Best Andy Beckerman Podcasts (2025)

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Jenny Craig: Cashing In On Crash Diets with Ronald Young Jr. and Emmy Blotnick | 90 48:21

1h ago48:21

48:21

In the '90s, Jenny Craig wasn't just selling frozen meals – she was selling the American dream, one tiny chocolate cheesecake at a time. But between shady advertising claims, the Fen-Phen crisis, and a jaw injury that silenced their spokeswoman, this weight loss queen discovered that even the most carefully counted calories couldn't save her empire…

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Episode 679: M(h)aol 1:15:37

1d ago1:15:37

1:15:37

On today's episode, I talk to Constance Keane, Jamie Hyland and Sean Nolan of the band Dublin and London-based band M(h)aol. Formed in 2014, the band released a few EPs and singles in their early days, but it wasn't until 2023 that they released their first, full-length album Attachment Styles. A mere two years later, they've put out their second a…

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17x Emmy Winning Camera Operator Patrick Rondou 1:00:42

4d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Andy chats with longtime colleague & 17x Emmy winning camera operator, Patrick "Cheese" Rondou! The man responsible for some of the most breathtaking shots in sports, Patrick Rondou has been one of the premiere camera operators in the world of sports & entertainment; from 35 NBA Finals, 12 World Series, 11 Super Bowls, 15 Summer & Winter Olympics, …

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Jeff Hiller Returns 1:38:48

4d ago1:38:48

1:38:48

Our good pal Jeff Hiller returns for a joyous episode! Not only is Jeff one of the funniest around, but he also co-starred in one of our favorite shows Somebody Somewhere *and* his memoir Actress of a Certain Age is coming out in a few weeks (preorder that baby!), so we had to have him back on the show! We talk Texas bullies, private school bullies…

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Fed Up With K-Fed (A.K.A Britney Spears Ex) with Alex Falcone And Robby Hoffman | 89 46:33

7d ago46:33

46:33

In 2004, backup dancer Kevin Federline hit the relationship jackpot when Britney Spears spotted him at an LA club. Two years, two babies, and one reality show later, K-Fed decided being Mr. Spears wasn't enough – he wanted to be Hip Hop royalty. But when his rap career tanked faster than his marriage, even Richard Branson and a truck covered in pen…

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Episode 678: Maia Friedman of Coco and Dirty Projectors 1:13:03

8d ago1:13:03

1:13:03

On today's episode, I talk to musician Maia Friedman. Originally from Los Angeles, Maia's family moved around to different California locales, and eventually after college Maia ended up in New York. She formed the band Uni Ika Ai in 2016, joined Dirty Projectors in 2018 and began the band Coco around 2020. As a solo performer, she's released two al…

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U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Swimmer John Naber 30:15

11d ago30:15

30:15

Andy chats with U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Swimmer, John Naber! The five-time Olympic medal winner talks accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming an Olympian, the diving board accident that lead him to a college career with USC, competing in the 1976 Olympic games at only 20 years old, his path to writing (three) books & giving motivational spe…

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Rekha Shankar 1:37:33

12d ago1:37:33

1:37:33

We've known Rekha for over a decade now, from our days at UCB to the time we saw her at a Hanukkah latke thing here in LA, and she's the nicest and funniest! You know her from lots of stuff including the Between Two Ferns movie, as a writer on Grand Crew, and most recently from Dropout TV, where she has hosted a ton of stuff including her latest Sm…

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23andMe: Spit, Scandal, and a $6 Billion Meltdown with Kevin Sullivan and Laura Peek | 88 53:15

14d ago53:15

53:15

Celebrity spit parties, Met Gala appearances, and dreams of personalized medicine made 23andMe the hottest thing in biotech. Anne Wojcicki’s DNA tests promised to unlock the secrets of our genes – and maybe cure some diseases along the way. But when hackers exposed millions of users' genetic data, not even Richard Branson could save Anne from becom…

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Episode 677: Mr. Fish 1:14:57

16d ago1:14:57

1:14:57

On today's episode, I talk to political cartoonist Dwayne Booth AKA Mr. Fish. For over 20 years, Dwayne has been creating political cartoons for publications like Harper’s Magazine, Truthdig.com, the Los Angeles Times, the Village Voice, Vanity Fair, Mother Jones, The Advocate, and many, many others. In addition, he was an animated character design…

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Spurs Legend Boris Diaw 44:13

20d ago44:13

44:13

Andy visits with NBA & international basketball Legend & current President of the Metropolitans 92, Boris Diaw! Boris talks about being selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round in 2003, playing for the Mike D'Antoni-led Phoenix Suns, his 3D (Drive, Dish, & Defend) approach, being one of the league's earliest Point-Forwards, joining the "int…

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Sydnee Washington Returns 1:26:02

20d ago1:26:02

1:26:02

One of our favorite friends Sydnee Washington is back to fill us in on all the happenings in her love- and mental health life since the last time she was on the show in 2021. Now, you know Syd from her stand-up, from appearances on shows like the wonderful Fantasmas on HBO or from her own podcast with Marie Faustin, Mess (or even from her past appe…

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Myspace and its $580 Million Mistake with Erika Ishii and Brennan Lee Mulligan | 87 54:59

21d ago54:59

54:59

Before there was Facebook, there was MySpace – and Tom Anderson was everyone's first friend. With his iconic profile pic and revolutionary platform, Tom turned social media into a cultural phenomenon. But when corporate suits came calling with fat checks and even bigger expectations, Tom went from being everyone’s first friend to the internet’s fir…

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Episode 676: David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors 1:10:14

24d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

On today's episode, I talk to musician David Longstreth. Originally from Southbury, CT, David recorded his first album The Graceful Fallen Mango after dropping out of college. After returning to finish his degree, he began recording under the name Dirty Projectors, and in 2003, Western Vinyl released their first album The Glad Fact. They continued …

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Golden State Valkyrie HC Natalie Nakase 33:52

26d ago33:52

33:52

Andy chats with the Head Coach of the WNBA's newest expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries--Natalie Nakase! Andy & Natalie discuss the many "firsts" of her career, her college journey, transitioning to coaching following the injury that cut her playing short, her coaching philosophy, lessons learned from coaches Bob & Casey Hill, Doc River…

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Asif Ali 1:24:57

27d ago1:24:57

1:24:57

We've casually known Asif for a while now (he was even on an early live episode of the show), but after DEVOURING Deli Boys, we had to have him on for a real chat! And maybe you also know Asif from his stand-up or from WandaVision, Agatha All Along or Shrinking? Well, either way, we get into it today - we figure out what Asif's void is like and wha…

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Unzipping American Apparel with Sasheer Zamata and Jared Goldstein | 86 51:35

28d ago51:35

51:35

In the early 2000s, American Apparel was the coolest kid on the block, slinging ethically-made tees and scandalous billboards. But founder Dov Charney's penchant for office orgies and nude photoshoots proved too spicy for Wall Street, turning his sweatshop-free dream into a nightmare of lawsuits, bankruptcy, and one very public walk of shame. Sashe…

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Episode 675: Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

On today's episode, I talk to musician Krisitin Hersh. Originally from Atlanta, Kristin's family moved to Newport, RI when she was six. Here she met Tanya Donelly, and they formed Throwing Muses when they were teenagers. After moving to Boston years later, they quickly became part of the burgeoning scene that produced everyone from the Pixies to th…

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Nick Nickson | Voice of the Los Angeles Kings 39:06

1M ago39:06

39:06

Andy is joined by the Voice of the Los Angeles Kings, Nick Nickson! Nick discusses his decision to retire after 44 years with the team (50 years in pro hockey), his path to the team, serving as the LA Dodgers in-house PA Announcer, his father's broadcast career, developing his own broadcasting style, the early years with the team, the Dave Taylor i…

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Jon Gabrus Returns 1:30:13

1M ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Gabrus is back! On the press tour for Staying Alive, his new Smartless Media/Sirius podcast with his best pal and 101 Places to Party Before You Die co-host Adam Pally, Jon stops by to bring our Reacher group text to life! We delve into how the 1980s action films all set us up and specifically how it set up Gabrus' libido. Also, lots of stuff about…

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The McDonald's Monopoly Game: A Supersized McFlop with Beth Stelling and Ify Nwadiwe | 85 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

The Hamburglar was just a mascot, but Jerome Jacobson was the real deal - a McDonald's security chief who pulled off the ultimate inside job. While millions of Americans peeled game pieces hoping for a miracle, this master manipulator was turning Big Macs into big bucks, orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud. Discover the supersized story of h…

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Episode 674: Tina Halladay of Sheer Mag 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

On today's episode, I talk to musician Tina Halladay. Originally from Long Island, Tina met Matt Palmer, and Kyle and Hart Seely in college, and formed Sheer Mag in 2014 after they had all moved to Philly. From 2015 to 2016, the band released three EPs - titled I, II and III - and then performed at Coachella and on Seth Meyers, and since then, they…

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History of the Slam Dunk with Mike Sielski 55:38

1M ago55:38

55:38

Andy invites author & sports columnist, Mike Sielski, to talk about his new book, Magic In The Air: The Myth, the Mystery and the Soul of the Slam Dunk! Andy & Mike discuss the genesis of the book, Mike's pursuit of the first ever dunk, the history & social evolution of the dunk, "Glandular Goons", how it relates to the NFL "Tush Push" controversy,…

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Nik Dodani 1:27:00

1M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

Nik Dodani has been in a bunch of stuff we've enjoyed; first and foremost the movie he stars in, The Parenting, that debuted on Max a few weeks ago, but also Atypical and Other People And Dear Evan Hansen and so much more! And on today's ep, we seek out THE ORIGINS OF NIK'S NEUROSES. How Freudian do we get? We talk parents, growing up in Arizona, m…

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Encore: Rachel Dolezal's White Lies with Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman | 84 51:47

1M ago51:47

51:47

Rachel Dolezal built a life for herself as a teacher, a civil rights advocate, and a leader in her local NAACP chapter. There was just one problem: She built it all on a foundation of lies—and the biggest lie of all was about her race. When a local news crew discovered her secret and called her out in front of cameras, it all came crashing down on …

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Episode 673: John Davis of The Folk Implosion 1:16:47

2M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

On today's episode, I talk to musician John Davis. Growing up in Cambridge, MA, John formed The Folk Implosion with Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr.'s Lou Barlow in the early 1990s. Their first album 1994's Take a Look Inside was a brilliant lo-fi pop record, and then a year later, a song of theirs on the Kids soundtrack blew up, and in the diverse atmosph…

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Jenny Craig: Cashing In On Crash Diets with Ronald Young Jr. and Emmy Blotnick | 90 48:21

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Episode 677: Mr. Fish 1:14:57

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Spurs Legend Boris Diaw 44:13

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Myspace and its $580 Million Mistake with Erika Ishii and Brennan Lee Mulligan | 87 54:59

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Episode 676: David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors 1:10:14

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Golden State Valkyrie HC Natalie Nakase 33:52

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Unzipping American Apparel with Sasheer Zamata and Jared Goldstein | 86 51:35

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Episode 675: Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave 1:15:10

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Nick Nickson | Voice of the Los Angeles Kings 39:06

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Jon Gabrus Returns 1:30:13

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The McDonald's Monopoly Game: A Supersized McFlop with Beth Stelling and Ify Nwadiwe | 85 45:57

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Episode 674: Tina Halladay of Sheer Mag 58:59

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Encore: Rachel Dolezal's White Lies with Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman | 84 51:47

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