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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives, brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. In each episode, we embark on an exploration of the world of fantasy—both classic and contemporary. From the stories behind your favourite series to expert tips for aspiring writers, we dive into books, films, TV shows, and the creative process behind them. Brought to you from the heart of Oxford—home to literary greats like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll—we continue the ...
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Welcome to the internet’s most inclusive nerd culture podcast! Every week, hosts David and Lindsay push the boundaries of what’s considered geeky by covering a diverse array of topics. So if you’re a fan of comic books, technology, movies, video games, or cosplay (or all of the above!), whether you’re a nerdy novice or pro, you have come to the right podcast!
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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Mi ...
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Welcome to The Jameel Cast, the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, where we explore ideas and innovations shaping the future of our world. Join us as we uncover prespectives and insights at the intersection of purpose and progress and hear from voices across Abdul Latif Jameel's international network of businesses. ________________ The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'P ...
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This is the pop culture podcast that says exactly what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Hosted by millennial entertainment journalists Holly Richards and Ali Cromarty, Real Talk picks apart the things everyone is talking about, and sometimes, the gals will tickle your pickle with something out of left field. Holly and Ali are best friends in work/life who have their finger on the pop culture pulse and boy do they love to talk. They know this stuff inside and out and even if they didn't ...
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In this special episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to talk their favorite movies, TV shows, and the most pretigious casting of 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. On this week’s On the Media, hear a tour of a 12-month news blitz, from AI to the Pentagon press room to the reshaping of legacy outlets. Plus, what we can expect from the year to come. [02:33] This week, Brooke and Micah review how legacy outlets made big changes in the wake of Donald Trump’s inaugura…
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Top 10 of 2025: #7 Saint Ghislaine?! Marx’s Theory Of Bore-out 07.25.25
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1:07:57We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #7, we have: Saint Ghislaine?! Marx’s Theory Of Bore-out 07.25.25 In episode 1903, Jack and Miles are joined by adult film star, activist, host of the upcoming 12-hour live-stream extravaganza Corn Telethon, and host of First Thirst, Siri Dahl, to discuss… Saint Ghislai…
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Christmas in Narnia or Middle-earth: the Pros and Cons
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47:41In a bit of festive fun, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker in this episode of Mythmakers as they explore how Christmas appears in the works of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. From the icy rule of the White Witch to a surprise visit from Father Christmas in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, they dig into the lore behind Narnia’s wintry themes. Then …
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It's that time again... Santa University is back for an NINTH installment! Written and narrated by Jamie Loftus. Performed by: Miles Gray Jack O'Brien Anna Hossnieh Sophie Lichterman Joelle Monique Caitlin Durante Prop Robert Evans Victor Wright Bei Wang Justin Connor Catherine Law Molly Conger Ian Johnson Bryan, The Editor Happy Holidays! See omny…
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Top 10 of 2025: #8 Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus
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1:21:05We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #8, we have: Icon #3: Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jamie Loftus to talk about the woman. the pig. the legend: Ms. Piggy. They'll explore her origin story, relationship with Kermit (and lackthereo…
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Have Yourself A Smutty Little X-mas w/ Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara
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59:37In this special (and extremely horny) holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (of Reading Glasses & Reading Smut) to discuss the Christmas-themed romance novel 'A Merry Little Meet Cute'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The New Yorker turned a hundred this year. And marking the occasion is a new documentary film on Netflix titled: “The New Yorker at 100”. But with some 5000 print issues, and ten decades worth of reporting, illustrating, and editing… where does one even begin? That’s a question staff writer Jelani Cobb brought to the film’s director, Marshall Curry…
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Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn on the ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 Finale
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59:34Chris and Andy briefly talk about the ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 finale (1:02), before they’re joined by series creator Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Seehorn to unpack the episode (8:25). They discuss Carol and Zosia’s complicated relationship, how they tackled the measured rhythm of the story, the challenges Seehorn encountered in acting opposite the Othe…
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Top 10 of 2025: #9 Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25
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1:13:50We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #9, we have: Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25 In episode 1853, Jack and Miles are joined by the co-host and Executive Producer of X-Ray Vision, Rosie Knight & Joelle Monique, to discuss… At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS…, Vladimir STAA…
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Crofton's Media Blackout: It's A Wonderful Life
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1:18:39In this special holiday episode, Miles and Jack are joined by Chris Crofton to watch a beloved holiday movie that, conversely, Miles and Jack never seen before: It's A Wonderful Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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This week the lads ponder alternate careers for Youri Tielemans, Chris learns about the cinematic classic You Got Served and Hugo Ekitike thrusts a new celebration into the faces of Spurs supporters... Oh and Arsenal tops the table for Christmas, but does that even mean anything? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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End-of-Year Mailbag. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4 and ‘The Odyssey’ Trailers.
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1:13:03Chris and Andy talk about the final trailer for ‘Industry’ Season 4 (4:05) and the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ (6:35) before remembering ‘The Wire’ star James Ransone (14:14). Then they open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on identifying the Peak TV era, the best shows of the century, what the television landsca…
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Top 10 of 2025: #10 AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25
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1:11:19We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #10, we have AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25 In episode 1930, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Spot The Difference Between The Right’s Response To Charlie Kirk vs Melissa Hortman, It’s…
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Crofton's Media Blackout: Home Alone
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1:05:31In this special holiday episode, Miles and Jack are joined by Chris Crofton to watch a beloved holiday movie that Chris has never seen before: Home Alone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Weekly Zeitgeist 412 (Best of 12/15/25-12/19/25)
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1:00:53The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 419 (12/15/25-12/19/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Deep Fakes, Data Centers, and AI Slop — Are We Cooked?
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50:06Donald Trump has signed an executive order limiting state regulation on artificial intelligence. On this week’s On the Media, Republicans spar over AI, and what deregulating the industry means for the rest of us. Plus, how AI fakery got better in 2025. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios and autho…
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Coldplay KissCam Drama, No Such Thing As BAD Xmas Movies? 12.19.25
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1:02:15In episode 1983, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… COLDPLAY KISS CAM LADY SPEAKS! Phone Bans Actually Work??? What’s The Worst Christmas Movie Of All-Time? And more! The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on …
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‘Pluribus’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Landman’ Episode 5
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54:54Chris and Andy talk about all of the shows that are coming up in January, including ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 and the long-awaited second season of ‘The Night Manager’ (3:44). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 and Carol's arc throughout this season (25:27) before recapping the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (38:36). Hosts: …
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It's A Trenderful Life 12/18: Trump, Hall Of Presidents, Anthropic AI, John Travolta/Riley Keough, Jimmy Stewart Biopic
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26:10In this edition of It's A Trenderful Life, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's very sweaty address to the nation, Joe Biden's photo in the Hall of Presidents, Anthropic's AI running a vending machine (into the ground), John Travolta's weird case (feat Riley Keough), Jimmy Stewart's new biopic and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Tolkien, Lewis, the Inklings and Audiobooks
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28:45We may be in a golden age for audiobooks, but for those with sight impairments they have always been essential. Blind writer and returning guest Andrew Head joins Julia Golding on once again on today's episode of Mythmakers to share his thoughts on the audiobook biographies of Tolkien, Lewis, and the Inklings. Be sure to tune in as Andrew and Julia…
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They Ate…MY Face? Grinch Cringe 12.18.25
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1:04:43In episode 1982, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Go Home Bible, You're Drunk and White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… Vivek Ramaswamy - The Boy Who Thought The Racists Would Accept Him…, Trump Plays WMD Card In War On “Drugs", Okay...The Grinch Is Officially Ruined and More! Vivek Ramaswamy goes to a Turning Point USA event in O…
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Something Like A Trendnomenon12/17: Dan Bongino, Bari Weiss/Erika Kirk, 'Home Alone', Melania Trump, Trump
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28:06In this edition of Something Like A Trendnomenon, Jack and Miles discuss Dan Bongino's last day at the FBI, the Bari Weiss/Erika Kirk town hall being a complete flop, the 'Home Alone' house getting de-renovated, the trailer for the new Melania movie, Trump bing-binging it up and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This year, Silicon Valley poured its collective resources in AI. Billions and billions of dollars. But behind the snazzy ads and glowing endorsements, some users and journalists are warning of bigger issues with the largely unregulated industry. Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Craig Silverman, cofounder of Indicator, a publication dedicated to…
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Another HiProPatFu (High Profile Patel F#@%up), Death Is So Gross 12.17.25
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1:03:51In episode 1981, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Pod Yourself A Gun & Mad Yourself A Man, Vince Mancini, to discuss… FBI F**king Up The Brown Shooter Investigation, A Brief History Of Donald Trump Not Giving A Fuck About People Dying, Erika Kirk to Bari Weiss - Everyone Is Tripping Amirite? Okay, McDonald’s Is Just Trying To Kill Us Now, Th…
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Prestige Casting Nominations 2025 w/ Anna Hossnieh
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37:14In this special edition of Trends, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to bless Hollywood with their 2025 Prestige Casting nominations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Trump Can’t Toss Coin Good, Orwell So Happy Right Now 12.16.25
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1:01:50In episode 1980, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and desert star tour guide, Caitlin Gill, to discuss… Trump Can’t Throw Coin Good, MAGA Base Also Starting To Cool On Economy, All Those Pictures, Donald Trump Admits That His Son Won’t Care When He Dies, George Orwell’s Animal Farm Gets The Minions Treatment and more! Trump Can’t Throw Coin Go…
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Chris and Andy talk about the tragic passing of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his indelible impact on Hollywood over the years (3:30). Then they look back at this year in TV (14:14), run through a handful of honorable mentions (28:49), and reveal their top 10 shows of 2025 (55:41). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episo…
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Trend Fu: The Legend Continues… 12/15: Bondi Beach Shooting, Rob Reiner, Merriam-Webster, Christmas Tree Farms vs. AI Farms
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52:43In this edition of Trend Fu: The Legend Continues…, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Bondi Beach shooting, the murder of Rob Reiner (featuring a truly unhinged Trump response), Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Slop, Virginia Christmas tree farms vs AI farms, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Icon #5: Santa Claus w/ Blake Wexler
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1:15:18Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to talk about the only man in history that people actually WANT to invade their homes in the middle of the night: Santa Claus! They'll explore his ori…
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Weekly Zeitgeist 411 (Best of 12/8/25-12/12/25)
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1:07:46The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 418 (12/8/25-12/12/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Trump Guns for the FTC. Plus, Are We the Losers in the Paramount v Netflix Battle?
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51:57The Supreme Court appears ready to let Donald Trump fire Federal Trade Commission members at will. On this week’s On the Media, why the court’s expansion of presidential powers would impact the entire government. Plus, how two Hollywood giants are squaring off over a massive merger. [02:47] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Noah Rosenblum, assoc…
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