Best Adam and J. Patrick Podcasts (2025)

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EconTalk #1000 (with Russ Roberts) 1:08:49

1d ago1:08:49

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In honor of EconTalk's 1,000th episode, host Russ Roberts reflects on his long, strange journey from pioneer of the podcast format to weekly interviewer of leading economists, authors, and thinkers. Hear him answer your--and Chat GPT's--questions about why he got started, how he preps, and how he picks guests. He also explains why debate gave way t…

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In The Future China Will Be Dominant & the US Irrelevant | Kyle Chan 46:49

1d ago46:49

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In Episode 420 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kyle Chan—an expert on the Chinese economy and China’s industrial policy—about why he believes China is poised to dominate high-end technology and manufacturing, and why factories worldwide will reorganize their supply chains with China at the center, as the world’s preeminent technologic…

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Tales to Terrify 696 Derek Alan Jones & Akis Linardos 45:42

4d ago45:42

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Welcome to episode 696. We have two tales for you this week: about a man on an empty highway struggling to trust his fading memory, and a woman whose skepticism is tested by her lover’s carnal faith. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Somewhere on US-50, Sometime in the Night as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:02:36 Akis Linardos’ Baited…

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Mel Rodriguez + Shelea + Cast Of "Things Like This" + Duncan Thum 1:00:23

4d ago1:00:23

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Mel Rodriguez, singer Sheléa, "Things Like This" stars Max Talisman and Joey Pollari and "Chef's Table" composer Duncan Thum. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#46 - Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM 17:19

6d ago17:19

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM. What you’ll get out of this episode: Tom Deane’s Journey: From Dublin building sites to co-founding ProjectMark in San Francisco. Startup Lessons: Importance of validating customer pain and t…

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The Path Through Financial Repression | Charles Calomiris 2:22

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Episode 419 is the fifth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with fmr. Chief Economist for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Dr. Charles Calomiris about America’s economic emergency and what our response to it should be once conditions push the country into a full-blown poli…

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Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom) 1:07:44

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How much of our success or failure is written in our genes? How much is under our control? Is it nature or nurture or is that dichotomy too simplistic? Hear EconTalk's Russ Roberts and psychologist Paul Bloom discuss why the nature vs. nurture question is actually worth taking seriously and how by understanding it we can help ourselves and others.…

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Tales to Terrify 695 Folklore & Fairytale Flash Contest 39:39

11d ago39:39

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Welcome to episode 694. This week, we share the winners of our Folklore & Fairytale Flash Fiction contest, about a changeling, the call of the forest, a hunt for the Pied Piper, and an ancient god resurrected. COMING UP Good Evening: Locus Magazine Fundraising: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Mylo Brehm’s The Cuckoo as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:42 …

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Robert Schwartzman + The Zombies' Soren Koch + Grace Caroline Currey + Adam Woodward + Greg Warren 56:57

12d ago56:57

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with musician/director Robert Schwartzman, The Zombies' Soren Koch, actress Grace Caroline Currey, actor Adam Woodward, and comedian Greg Warren. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#45 - Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma 16:46

13d ago16:46

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma. What you’ll get out of this episode: Solving Housing Supply Crisis: Algoma uses AI to streamline pre-construction and address the U.S. housing shortage. Designed for Developers: Targets mid-size…

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Inside the Mysterious World of Credit Cards (with Patrick McKenzie) 1:15:14

15d ago1:15:14

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Patrick McKenzie explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how credit cards work, who makes money from them and how, and gives his take on whether cash customers and debit card users subsidize the users of credit cards with reward programs.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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Empire of AI: Inside OpenAI’s Race to Conquer the Future | Karen Hao 1:07:23

15d ago1:07:23

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In Episode 418 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas sits down with award-winning journalist Karen Hao to discuss Empire of AI — her inside account of how OpenAI evolved from an idealistic, safety-first nonprofit into one of the world’s most valuable private companies in its race to conquer the future. This conversation takes you inside that transforma…

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Tales to Terrify 694 Flashageddon 1:02:05

18d ago1:02:05

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Welcome to episode 694. We have five bite-sized tales of terror for you this week. About avoidant home renovations, a plan for the zombie apocalypse, a siren’s awakening, an evil fingernail, and a family of squatters defending their home. COMING UP Good Evening: Author Interview Series – Rami Ungar: 00:01:06 A. V. Greene’s Home Maintenance as read …

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Narrative Collapse & the Search for New Theories | Pippa Malmgren 1:47:05

19d ago1:47:05

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Episode 417 is the fourth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen + Maria Camila Giraldo + Page Kennedy + Buckcherry's Josh Todd 59:01

20d ago59:01

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen, actress/entrepreneur Maria Camila Giraldo, actor/rapper Page Kennedy, and Buckcherry's Josh Todd. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz / Paltroicast

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Dangerous Dependency: Apple & the Rise of China | Patrick McGee 54:11

22d ago54:11

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In Episode 416 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Financial Times correspondent Patrick McGee about the integral role Apple played in helping to build China’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem—and the geopolitical interdependencies and national security risks now baked into that relationship. McGee’s book “Apple in China” tells two storie…

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The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins) 1:22:59

23d ago1:22:59

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A paradox of our time is our willingness to bare all to strangers while worrying about who exactly is watching us online and anywhere else. Listen as author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book, Strangers and Intimates, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the role of Martin Luther, J.S. Mill, reality TV, and …

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Tales to Terrify 693 Matt Hollingsworth 52:53

25d ago52:53

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Welcome to episode 693. We have one tale for you this week, about a jaded man burdened with a terrible responsibility who seeks solace in a new friend. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Matt Hollingsworth’s The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis as read by Rish Outfield: 00:03:16 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis contains scenes of Animal Deat…

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Ed McCaffrey + Peter Holsapple + Jamie Chung + Michael Landon Jr. + Trent Garrett 56:35

26d ago56:35

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with NFL great and entrepreneur Ed McCaffrey, dBs co-founder Peter Holsapple, actress Jamie Chung, writer/director Michael Landon Jr., and actor Trent Garrett. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Wealth Preservation During a Fourth Turning | Russell Napier 1:28:37

26d ago1:28:37

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Episode 415 is the third episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak …

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#44 - NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D 15:01

27d ago15:01

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D. What you’ll get out of this episode: Track3D simplifies construction monitoring by using AI and visual data from any camera type—no BIM or drawings required. NK Chaitanya's tech journey spans 17 yea…

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The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin) 1:32:53

29d ago1:32:53

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Is the United States victimized by trade? What causes trade deficits? Are higher tariffs a good idea? Can manufacturing jobs return to the United States? Economist Doug Irwin of Dartmouth College answers these questions and more in this wide-ranging conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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How To Monetize Government Policy | Mark Spindel 1:00:43

29d ago1:00:43

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In Episode 414 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Mark Spindel about monetizing government policies and how an improved understanding of their effect on markets can enhance the value and performance of your portfolio. Demetri and Mark spend the episode's first hour evaluating Trump’s first 100 days in office, assessing his policy objecti…

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Producers of #1 Happy Family USA + Pat Boone + Producers of Group Therapy + Bernard Purdie 56:06

1M ago56:06

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "#1 Happy Family USA" producers Pam Brady (also of "South Park") and Mona Chalabi, legendary singer Pat Boone, "Group Therapy" producers Neil Berkeley and Luke Kelly-Clyne, and influential drummer Bernard Purdie. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Tales to Terrify 692 F. Marion Crawford 38:59

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Welcome to episode 692. We one tale for you this week, about a man who enlists the help of a broken doll to help find his missing daughter. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s The Doll’s Ghost as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:03:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Original Score …

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Trump’s First 100 Days and What Comes After | Neil Howe 1:42:08

1M ago1:42:08

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Episode 413 is the second episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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#43 - Lumber Acquires BuilderFax 20:23

1M ago20:23

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guests: Shreesha Ramdas, CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber & Kirk Samuelson, Executive Chairman at BuilderFax. What you’ll get out of this episode: Lumber acquires BuilderFax to enhance innovation and support skilled construction workers. BuilderFax remai…

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The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel) 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

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Dwarkesh Patel interviewed the most influential thinkers and leaders in the world of AI and chronicled the history of AI up to now in his book, The Scaling Era. Listen as he talks to EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the book, the dangers and potential of AI, and the role scale plays in AI progress. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the a…

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Will the U.S. Dollar Survive the Breakdown of the International System? | Paul Blustein 44:08

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In Episode 412 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with financial journalist and economic historian, Paul Blustein about the U.S. Dollar’s historical resiliency in the face of international shocks and crises, and whether Dollar hegemony can survive the breakdown of the international capital and trading system. In the first hour, Kofinas and Bl…

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James Bamford + Stan Lynch + Nathaniel Paul + Ellis Mano Band 58:15

1M ago58:15

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with director James Bamford, founding Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch (new band The Speaker Wars), singer/songwriter Nathaniel Paul and members of the Ellis Mano Band. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Tales to Terrify 691 Sammy Krouse & Dan Rafter 50:32

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Welcome to episode 691. We have two tales for you this week. First, a lawyer tries to help a man craft a wish that won’t backfire. Then, a woman decides to help her neighbour… for not entirely selfless reasons. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sammy Krouse’s Golden Lamp Contracting and Litigation Services as read by Anthony Babington: 00:03:06 Dan …

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#42 - Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental 16:56

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental. What you’ll get out of this episode: Patric Hellermann shares why Foundamental focuses solely on early-stage construction tech investments worldwide. Discover the regional tech bottlenecks …

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Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch) 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

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How does a nice Jewish boy who is also a gay atheist have the chutzpah to lecture Christianity on its obligations to democracy? Listen to author Jonathan Rauch talk about his book Cross Purposes with EconTalk's Russ Roberts as Rauch makes the case for what he calls a thicker Christianity.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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The Economic Fallout from Trump’s China Tariffs | Shehzad Qazi 42:14

1M ago42:14

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In Episode 411 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Shehzad Qazi of China Beige Book about the impact Trump’s China tariffs are having on the U.S. and Chinese economies and prospects for a grand bargain. Demetri and Shehzad discuss: The material impact that the trade war has had thus far on both economies The companies and sectors most lik…

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London Hughes + Jim Vallance + Raashi Kulkarni + The Hotel At Arundel Preserve 56:21

1M ago56:21

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with comedian London Hughes, legendary songwriter Jim Vallance, composer Raashi Kulkarni and April Richmond of The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Tales to Terrify 690 Thony Mintz & S. W. Pisciotta 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Welcome to episode 690. We have two tales for you this week. First, a very special book requires the talents of a very special book repairman. Then, a man finds himself on the trail of his missing son… or so he thinks. COMING UP Good Evening: This is Horror Awards Nomination: 00:01:06 Thony Mintz’s Grim Prognosis as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:35 S…

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Capital Wars and the Death of Fiscal Illusions | Paulo Macro & Le Shrub 48:00

2M ago48:00

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In Episode 410 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with investors Paulo Macro and Le Shrub about the consequences of a breakdown in the international capital and trading system—and what this means for markets and investor portfolios. The first hour revisits last year’s discussion on “EM-ification,” the breakdown of the rules-based global order…

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The Hundred Year Pivot | A New Podcast Series by Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams 39:37

2M ago39:37

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Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams have teamed up to launch “The One Hundred Year Pivot,” a new podcast series that explores the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering currently underway. These transformational changes demand that we develop new maps and investment frameworks to help us navigate the challenges ahead. Ove…

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Rational and Religious (with Ross Douthat) 1:17:31

2M ago1:17:31

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How can we explain the world's underlying order? How does consciousness emerge? And why do people from such different cultures have such similar near-death experiences? Listen as Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author of the new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, argues that these and other unanswerable questions underscore …

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Katherine McNamara + James Urbaniak + Steve Coogan + Cast Of "Godfather Of Harlem" + The Queen Mary 58:03

2M ago58:03

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/producer Katherine McNamara, actor James Urbaniak, actor Steve Coogan, director Peter Cattaneo, cast and crew from MGM+ series "Godfather Of Harlem," and the Managing Director of The Queen Mary. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Some of these interviews were taped aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach, Ca…

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Tales to Terrify 689 Warren Benedetto, Derek Alan Jones & Samir Sirk Morató 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Welcome to episode 689. We have three tales for you this week, about a baby in the womb who realizes she’s not alone, how a warm fire and a cup of tea can make almost anything palatable, and a lost child in need of a helping hand. COMING UP Good Evening: [HOUSEKEEPING]: 00:01:06 Warren Benedetto’s Before as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:02:36 Derek Alan…

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Kat Graham + Peter Segal + Mark Christopher Lawrence + Brett Gelman + Ashley Benson + Taylor Gray + Rusty Harmon 57:46

2M ago57:46

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/singer Kat Graham, director Peter Segal, actor/comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence, McVeigh" stars Brett Gelman and Ashley Benson, "Star Wars Rebels" star Taylor Gray, and music industry executive Rusty Harmon. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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