Absurdist Humor. The bait-and-switch podcast is a comedy / interview program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We specialize in probing, in-depth interviews where you as a listener will have the unique experience of knowing less about our guests than when the podcast started. Wackiness abounds ..... aplenty..... there's... a...lot. You get the idea.
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The Karmasonic Radio Network is your gateway to audio storytelling that defies convention and dives headfirst into the surreal. Blending absurdist humor, sharp satire, and immersive soundscapes, we channel the spirit of classic radio comedy with a fresh, modern edge. From mysterious broadcasts in The Last Frequency to untamed adventures in The Department of Unlikely Scenarios, every show invites you to tune in, lean closer, and let your imagination run wild. "Not just radio—it’s an Audio Hal ...
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The Fakist: Fake News You Can Trust! Dive into the satirical world of The Fakist, where breaking fake news is the order of the day and the truth is optional. Join Paul DaFoe, an ambitious yet flawed fake news anchor, and LeAnn Snyder, the principled EPICOP (Executive Producer in Charge of Production) determined to bring leave her mark on the business of news... by helping break it. Together with the most idiosyncratic news team in the business, they uncover breaking stories from politics, en ...
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Internal Shirt is a short form comedy podcast specializing in rants and absurdist humor, written and performed by Tom Cash, co-host of System Blue.
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...Comedy To Hear In The Dark...
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We're not parents, we're just a couple silly boys in a rock-n-roll band called Cool Parents. If you dig flawless comedy that's objectively "hysterical," this show is for you. If you want advice on how to be a mama or a pep pep, you should still listen to this show, but also see a licensed professional.
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Get ready to laugh your face off with Sneeze with James Whittingham, the latest comedy podcast from veteran Canadian comic, TV actor, writer, and film star James Whittingham. Known for his dark, absurdist humor, James brings a whole new level of hilarity as he co-hosts this wild ride with his AI-assisted sketch characters, original songs, and yes, even his talking penis, Pepe. Despite his “maturing” physique and sagging breasts, James’s inner comic child is fully in charge, delivering gut-bu ...
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The Multiverse Employee Handbook is a science comedy podcast where workplace humor meets cosmic exploration. From quantum mechanics explained through staff meetings to space history through annual reviews, we decode scientific mysteries through corporate metaphors. Each episode combines rigorous science with absurdist office scenarios, whether exploring the strange physics of black holes or the equally baffling logic of expense reports. Perfect for curious minds who suspect their workplace m ...
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Bizzong! The Weird and Wacky Fiction Podcast talks to everyone who is anyone that writes strange and offbeat stories. Bizzong! aims to be a resource to those interested in reading and writing in the genres. Our interviews are conversational, informative and entertaining. So if you feel like the weird kid on your block, press play and discover a wacky world of writers who are just like you.
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False Summits: A History Podcast about the American West
Mason Orlando - Jess Leigh - Marcelo Aguilar
The American West has been capturing the imagination for hundreds of years. Hollywood being one of its biggest promoters it gave it an almost mythical status in minds worldwide. Depicted as a rough and tumble place but with a bit of grit and termination on could achieve love and prosperity. Dose the realty hold up to the image? And if so, does it the same ring true today? Dive into the blurry side of the American West with this darkly comedic history podcast. Join Mason Orlando, Jess Leigh, ...
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Savage Rainbow Radio Theatre is a vibrant audio experience that merges dark humor, surreal storytelling, and eclectic sound design. Inspired by the golden age of radio dramas and experimental theater, the series presents a variety of offbeat stories ranging from absurdist comedies to unsettling thrillers. Each episode is a patchwork of voice performances, music, and richly layered soundscapes, drawing listeners into a world where the unexpected and the bizarre collide. Join misanthropic host ...
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We Don't Have Cookies is a laid back, absurdist comedy podcast hosted by former radio personality and comedian Jason Marshall. Guests range from comedians to UFC hall of famers to reality show stars to friends. The show has a cast of characters who pop in, like the podcast's official weatherman Frankie MacDonald. You never know what is going to happen on this show Subscribe today, join the community and tell your friends!
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Welcome to Uncommon Content; the podcast where we explore the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Michael as he delves into thought-provoking discussions from the intricacies of society, to the lighter side of life with stories about personal adventures and local legends. Each episode promises a unique blend of humor, critique, and insight on topics ranging from the power of perspective to the peculiar habits of our society. Whether it's analyzing the impact of empty government buildings, ce ...
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Ghostober is in full swing, so we have some spooOooOOOoky Googie Revoobies for you! We also embark on a Mystery Ship straight outta Tombstone. www.coolparents.co
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In this rewind episode from season one, we dive into Nick Bostrom's simulation argument, which suggests there are only three possibilities: advanced civilizations never develop simulation capability, they have no interest in running simulations, or we're almost certainly living in one. We'll explore how quantum mechanics looks suspiciously like eff…
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2025 Brewers - NLCS Preview - Jeff Millmann and Curt Justus
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44:46Our Brewers have beaten the Cubs and are moving on to the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers! Just like the Brewers, it's all hands on deck for the Bait and Switch Postseason. Our normal sports hosts weren't available tonight, so we called in 2 first-timers to help us out! Jeff Millmann and Curt Justus, two of our "average Joe" baseball experts j…
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Today, we are joined by BWETT! We're talking about myths and legends from childhood media as well as some very horny and weird games on Steam. www.coolparents.co
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Is The Multiverse Real? Or Just Bad Science?
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55:17By Robb Corrigan
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2025 Brewer NLDS Preview - Grayson and Augustine
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50:26Let's get excited Brewers fans! Today we bring in our panel of experts to review the upcoming National League Division Series between our Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs! We welcome lifelong Brewer fan and co-host of the Bait and Switch Podcast, Jim Marten, former Brewer pregame and postgame host, Jeff Grayson along with former Brewer pitche…
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AKA Exquisite Piss. In this episode, we watch an episode of Nickelodeon's famous Canadian freak-fest, Are You Afraid of the Dark. But first, we must discuss dolphins... www.coolparents.co
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Let us know what you think Mason tells the tale of what happed when a plan with 6000 pounds of weed crashed in the mountains of Yosemite National Park in the late 1970s. Sources: The Legend of Dope Lake: by Greg Nichols of in Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/what-to-do-in-chamonix-in-summer The 1977 Yosemite Dope Lake incident by H…
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This week we examine the rather optimistic notion that one might construct a room capable of becoming anywhere in the universe, provided one doesn't mind the minor inconvenience of rewriting several fundamental laws of physics. The holodeck represents humanity's most ambitious attempt to make reality optional—a project that has proven marginally mo…
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S8E9 - Troy Woodard and Dennis McBride - Public Office
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30:31In today's episode, we welcome newcomer, Troy Woodard to the show to join us with Wauwatosa Mayor, Dennis McBride. Troy ran for Wauwatosa school board and although his campaign didn't produce the results he was looking for this time, we thought it would be interesting to talk with Troy and the Mayor about various topics related to public office. Bo…
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This week we tackle nothing—not the Seinfeld variety, but the rather more complicated scientific sort that refuses to behave properly despite centuries of reasonable requests. 🎧 Love the show? Help us improve in 2 minutes: https://tally.so/r/nr1evM Our investigation reveals that achieving true emptiness requires more paperwork than a government dep…
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S8 E8 - Dennis McBride - Annual State of the City
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22:37It's time for our annual "State of the City" episode where we talk with the mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride! This year's topics include some of the more difficult intersections around the city, updates on some of the new construction in the village including the former site of St. Bernard's church, the fiscal health of the city and much, much mo…
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The Karmasonic Radio Network is back on the air—and now it has a sponsor. In Episode 2, the crew unveils GLOWCLOT™, a plasma-thickening beverage so mysterious it leaks its own slogans. Between trying to record their first real ad spot and navigating a haunted Studio B, the TKRN staff wrestle with paperwork, spilled noodles, and an unsettling phone …
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Two new segments? Oh my... We're introducing Roswords, in which Justy Boy helps define the weird non-words of a 15-month-old, and Shitty Mobile Game Ads. We also have new CKY mashup and a Beef Bone Mania Update! Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co
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The Kardashev Scale And Other Measurements That Make Us Feel Small
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37:03Discover cosmic measurement scales that make ant farms look like thriving metropolises as we dive into humanity's hilariously insignificant position in the universe. 🎧 Love the show? Help us improve in 2 minutes: https://tally.so/r/nr1evM In this episode of The Multiverse Employee Handbook, we explore the Kardashev Scale and other cosmic humbling d…
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"Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama from Bill Meeks, creator of the thing you're subscribed to
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1:00:43A sneak peek at an upcoming episode of the new audio drama anthology from Bill Meeks. Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their …
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This week we bring back our esteemed panel of music experts, Joe Kay from the Play that Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and singer/songwriter, Scott Cvecko from The Weary World (https://thewearyworld.com/) to review Van Halen's album, Fair Warning. Before diving into the album, we chat about the differences between t…
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Talking about NPR ( S4 E23 ) 3 min. Highlights
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3:07The highlight tract for September features Mitch Teich. We talk about the role of NPRBy Bait and Switch Podcast
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This week, we examine China's approach to space exploration, which bears a striking resemblance to that employee who arrives fashionably late to the group project but somehow ends up with their own functioning rocket program while everyone else is still arguing about meeting schedules. 🎧 Love the show? Help us improve in 2 minutes: https://tally.so…
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Covid '21 Debate ( S4 E7 & E7A ) Consolidated
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49:43Our consolidated release for September features a 2021 podcast. Covid was the first story in the news everyday so we did a little debate. Give it a listen and see how we did.By Bait and Switch Podcast
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Justy Boy has a new pome that is absolutely epic. Could he be the next Homer? Maybeeeeee... We also talk Rob Zombie, cow, LiveJournal, that guy who was jacking off at a KoЯn concert, and probably other things I don't remember. www.coolparents.co
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Stargazing, if we’re honest, is just flipping through the universe’s backlog of outdated correspondence. Every speck of light is a cosmic memo delivered with the urgency of a sleepy postal clerk who’s just discovered black holes and lost interest in everything else. The night sky isn't showing you what's happening now—it's showing you what happened…
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Last week we talked Packers, but this week we're looking at the rest of the NFL! Our panel of experts, including Bait and Switch co-host, Jim Marten, his son Theo and longtime Sports Broadcaster, Jeff Grayson takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both the AFC and NFC including a more detailed look at some of the more favored teams around …
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Gorilla Leather Meat Speaker (feat. MILKMAN)
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1:07:05Chris Milkman is back and he brought farts! In addition to that fart-based content, we also have another installment of Brain War: Ear War. Please enjoy! www.coolparents.co
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On this episode I discuss somebody discussing cartels, how I am feeling taller every day (thereby loving Mexicans even more), and how I should always deal with fear... whether it is legally stealing a car or literally making an ass of myself on camera.By Michael C. Durso
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Season 3 Trailer - The Multiverse Employee Handbook
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1:41Season 3 drops on September 2nd! The multiverse of employment expands once again! Season 3 of The Multiverse Employee Handbook arrives with more science history, astronomy, astrophysics, and quantum mechanics than the universe strictly requires, all delivered with our trademark cosmic indifference. We're treating the profound mysteries of existence…
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It's already time for our annual preview of the upcoming season for the Green Bay Packers. We've once again assembled our panel of experts including Bait and Switch Co-host, Jim Marten, his son Theo and longtime Sports Broadcaster, Jeff Grayson! We reflect a little bit on the Packers' performance last year before taking a look at this year's team. …
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Let us know what you think This week Marcelo takes us thru a dark chapiter in American History, the grotesquely named immigration law enforcement initiative “Operation Wetback” that used military style tactics to remove Mexican immigrants, often ignoring residential or citizen status. Eerily like the headlines of today, we will explore the motivati…
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Our First Trip Around the Sun: A Multiverse Evaluation
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17:41In keeping with the ancient corporate rite of pretending time is a measurable thing, The Multiverse Employee Handbook presents its inaugural performance review — a dignified audit conducted over quantum tea and biscuits that are, frankly, not keeping their quantum states to themselves. We sift through a year in which reality once again outperformed…
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On this episode I am entering the last ten days of the Mazatlán leg of my trip and I think it might have been the easiest part. I've started making videos and I look as dumb as expected, but I have plan. I also discuss my hatred of masks and how I can't believe we allow Americans in authority to wear them among us in America. 21 days and counting..…
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What we have here are some high school Yearbook Bios from N. Quincy, MA in 2004. Also, a very special installment of Backmasking! www.coolparents.co
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This week we once again assemble our panel of cycling experts to preview the upcoming Tour of Spain! Our panel consists of Bait and Switch co-host Chris Beyer along with his son Will, longtime guest Mitch Teich and former professional cyclist Tom Schuler! Our panel discusses the race favorites, team strategies and dynamics and potential rivalries. …
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Join us for our last episode of season 2 as we explore how MIT's groundbreaking 2025 experiment finally settled the century-old Einstein-Bohr debate about quantum mechanics. 🎧 Love the show? Help us improve in 2 minutes: https://tally.so/r/nr1evM Using ultracold atoms as both slits and measurement devices, Wolfgang Ketterle's team proved that wave-…
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On this episode I discuss the vacation portion of my vacation; living it up for a day in the Golden Zone. I also delve deeper into the car washer patio show, and describe how I used to catfish girls using a pretty sister.By Michael C. Durso
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Wauwatosa Mayor '21 ( S4 E22 & 22A ) 3 min. Highlights
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3:05This month's 3 minute highlights feature our 2021 interview with Wauwatosa Mayor , Dennis McBrideBy Bait and Switch Podcast
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Here's one that goes waaaaay back to 2018. The 11th episode! And don't you worry, slimes, we'll be back with a brand new banger next week! www.coolparents.co
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Week one of my trip around the world is checked off the list! On this episode I visit a casino and shopping mall, stand half-naked naked on the patio admiring the citizenry, and discuss how we are all just one power outage away from a dystopian future, but it's ok because we are still wearing our Cardinal's gear.…
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Fusion Propulsion: Almost Working Since Forever
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31:53Join us as we explore humanity's 70-year quest to harness controlled nuclear fusion for space propulsion, where the gap between science fiction's convenient Epstein Drive and Princeton's actual plasma physics laboratory represents the difference between cosmic elevator rides and heating deuterium to disappointment for 300 milliseconds. 🎧 Love the s…
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Actress and Author Miranda Clarke ( S4 E6 & E6A ) Consolidated
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49:59For August we bring you the consolidated interview with Actress/ Author Miranda Clarke.By Bait and Switch Podcast
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Welcome to the signal. In this inaugural transmission of The Karmasonic Radio Network, host R. Benjamin introduces listeners to a strange new audio realm—a psychedelic patchwork of found frequencies, offbeat programming, and the semi-functional chaos of the TKRN studio crew. The station, a mysterious revival of an old border blaster transmitter, pu…
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On this episode of Uncommon Content; all of my personalities have arrived safely in Mazatlán, Mexico. The Gonzo year of this podcast has begun and despite an immediate setback, due to our lack of awareness, we are all here - no worse for wear - and even a little bit taller.By Michael C. Durso
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Today we're talking about football! Well, just the funny names of the players. But we also have some Masshole townie smut to discuss, a Wormdate, and some bootleg DVD summaries, among other things. Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co
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Welcome to the ultimate cosmic real estate disaster! Join us as we explore how 65 years of space exploration accidentally turned the Moon into humanity's most expensive storage unit, complete with over 200 tons of abandoned equipment, crashed spacecraft, and yes—96 bags of astronaut waste. 🎧 Love the show? Help us improve in 2 minutes: https://tall…
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B & S Movies - What's Up Doc? - Matt Kemple and Chris Schmidt
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26:06For August we discuss the 1972 movie What's Up Doc? with Milwaukee area stand up Chris Schmidt and co-owner of the Laughing Tap, Matt Kemple.By Bait and Switch Podcast
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Let us know what you think This episode Mason tells the gang the story of gunman, gambler, and onetime lawman Ben Tompson. A contemporary of Bat Masterson and adversary of “Wild Bill” Hickok, learn how this native Englishman came to make the American South his home as he gambled and shot his way into the History Books. #WesternHistory #KansasHistor…
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Listen, this episode is a little messy. We're sorry, it was a weird day. It's still worth listening to, of course, but next week we'll do better. Promise. This episode includes Brain War: Ear War, The Fuck He Said??, and a Spelling Bee. Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co
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I'll Be Back; Don't Become O'Fallon Heights While I'm Gone
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10:06On this episode of Uncommon Content I layout the plan for my solo trip around the world. My only goal is to spend one year abroad and see as much as I can. I want to see if for myself and I am going to spend every dime I have to do it. I have found that the two most important aspects of life are balance and perspective; every day cannot be a good d…
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The Great Cosmic Void: Rethinking Our Place in Space
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30:53Scientists have discovered Earth may be floating in a 2-billion-light-year-wide bubble of cosmic nothingness—the universe's equivalent of premium rural real estate that nobody wanted. This cosmic isolation might solve physics' biggest headache (the Hubble tension) while making us statistically improbable cosmic lottery winners. Meanwhile, Quantum I…
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S8 E7A - James Winn - The Business of Art
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29:25In the second half of our chat with artist James Winn, we get into the nitty-gritty of the art world—what it’s really like trying to make it in such a competitive, subjective space, how artists grow over time, and a whole lot more. James gives us an honest, behind-the-scenes look you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!…
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Feed Drop: "The Gurning Man of Glasgow" from Cryptid Cocktail Party
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45:59Check out what our good friends at the Cryptic Cocktail Party podcast are up to! More info HERE. Original episode description: "Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, we dive into some relatively recent Scottish folklore and talk about the absolutely nightmarish entity known as the Gurning Man of Glasgow. Is he just a…
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