Best Blanc Jeff Podcasts (2025)

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Tanya Clay House on Freedom to Learn / Danaka Katovich on Attacks on Activists 29:58

23h ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: The website of the Kairos Democracy Project has a quote from John Lewis, reminding us, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” Our guest Tanya Clay House is board chair at Kairos and a longtime advocate for the multiracial democracy that the Trump White House seeks to denounce and derail — in part by erasing the history …

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Rogue State w/ Aziz Rana 2:15:34

1h ago2:15:34

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Featuring Aziz Rana on the making of the American project and its legitimation through popular worship of the US Constitution. This episode, the final in a four-part series, traces the great unraveling of the American empire from the 1970s to our present MAGA 2.0 moment. Would you like to know more? Aziz made a bibliography for you: thedigradio.com…

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The Hardcore Truths Behind Dark Side Of The Ring 6 1:08:05

5h ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Evan Husney and Jason Eisener are back to shine a spotlight on the wild, tragic, and unforgettable tales of pro wrestling with Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 on VICE. They join Chris to break down the making of some of this season’s most compelling episodes like Mick Foley’s legendary Hell In A Cell match, the controversial rise and fall of Muhamme…

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Infiltrating the Church Of Scientology 1:07:35

2d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Cult enthusiast Grant Offenberger and TIJ alum Tim Chizmar join for a jaw-dropping, deep dive into the world of Scientology! Grant openly investigate the Church and reveals some of what he uncovered including volcano-wielding space overlords, aliens, secret LA birthday parties, mind-bending recruitment tactics, and lavish steak dinners for the dear…

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Jeff Hauser on DOGE / Karen Thompson on “Fetal Personhood” 29:59

8d ago29:59

29:59

This week on CounterSpin: Elon Musk reportedly told Tesla investors that he’ll be amping down his role with the Department of Government Efficiency to, one guesses, bring his big brain back into their service. Like the “War on Terror,” “DOGE” is a thing that was in part spoken into normalcy by the corporate press. Media seem ready to, if not embrac…

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Black Power, Cold War w/ Aziz Rana 1:36:45

6d ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Featuring Aziz Rana on the making of the American project and its legitimation through popular worship of the US Constitution. This episode, the third in what is now a four-part series, looks at how black movements responded as the Vietnam War and the limits of formal civil rights victories combined to explode the Cold War’s contradictions. Support…

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Drumming Up An Appetite – Vinnie Paul’s Final Passion Project 1:06:47

7d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

It’s metal, it’s mayhem, and it’s... mayonnaise? Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Z2 Comics mastermind Josh Bernstein dish on Drumming Up An Appetite, the brand-new cookbook from the late, great Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul. From backstage breakfasts and "1, 2, BBQ" war cries to raiding the Abbott family archives for down-and-dirty recipes (spoiler: t…

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Bigger, Better, Badder - The Make or Break Story of Wrestlemania 3 1:09:37

9d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Author and wrestling historian Keith Greenberg breaks down the epic spectacle that was WrestleMania III - the moment pro wrestling went from regional curiosity to global phenomenon. From Aretha Franklin’s traffic jam to Andre the Giant’s legendary heel turn, Keith shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from his new book Bigger! Better! Badder!: Wres…

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Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya 7:46

10d ago7:46

7:46

Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with the same mentality. In “Rulebreakers,” her DGAF attitude takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore t…

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Khury Petersen-Smith on Yemen Distortions 29:58

12d ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: CBS News on April 14 said: We’re following new violence in the Middle East. Israeli strikes hit a major hospital in northern Gaza. At least 21 people were reportedly killed. The emergency room is badly damaged. Israel accused Hamas of using the hospital to hide its fighters. Meanwhile, Houthi militants in Yemen said they f…

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Liberal Hegemon w/ Aziz Rana 2:41:07

13d ago2:41:07

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Featuring Aziz Rana on the making of the American project and its legitimation through popular worship of the US Constitution. This episode, the second in a three-part series, takes the story from World War I’s hyper-nationalist, xenophobic First Red Scare, through the convulsions of the middle decades of the 20th century: the Communist Party USA, …

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Thank You Very Much – The Insanity & Genius of Andy Kaufman 1:10:28

14d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Documentary director Alex Braverman unravels the beautiful madness of Andy Kaufman in his new film, Thank You Very Much. He reveals how he tracked down hidden gems from Kaufman’s inner circle, got Danny DeVito to spill hilarious stories, and uncovered the Iranian roommate who inspired one of Andy’s most iconic characters. He talks unearthing the ne…

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The Jet Takes Flight – Kevin Knight Is All Elite 1:06:06

16d ago1:06:06

1:06:06

He’s got the jetpack dropkick, the LA Dojo discipline, and now, he’s All Elite! Kevin Knight talks about going from IT nerd to international wrestling star, surviving 1,000-squat days with Shibata as a Young Lion in the NJPW dojo, and learning to scream in silence during his pandemic-era wrestling start. He breaks down his epic match with Will Ospr…

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Dara Lind on Criminalizing Immigrants 29:58

19d ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: We’re learning from Jonah Valdez at the Intercept that the Trump administration is now revoking visas and the immigration status of hundreds of international students under the Student Exchange and Visitor Program — not just those active in pro-Palestinian advocacy or those with criminal records of any sort. It is, says on…

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Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen – Black Light/White Noise Live in LA 53:00

23d ago53:00

53:00

It’s a rock and roll celebration live from the GRAMMY Museum in downtown LA! Chris Jericho hits the stage to moderate an epic conversation with guitar gods Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs – the powerhouse duo behind Smith/Kotzen. They’re diving deep into their brand-new album “Black Light/White Noise,” and sharing B…

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Settler Empire w/ Aziz Rana 2:18:56

26d ago2:18:56

2:18:56

Featuring Aziz Rana on the making of the American capitalist, imperialist project and its legitimation through popular worship of the US Constitution. This episode, the first in a three-part series, traces the foundation of the American settler empire from the revolutionary generation up to the eve of World War I. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/The…

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Jon Cryer – The Man Who Calculated Ducky 1:04:09

23d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Jon Cryer is a podcast producer!! He shares the gripping story behind his new true crime podcast The Man Who Calculated Death, which dives into the chilling legacy of Robert Lusser – his friend, Suzanne Rico’s (journalist & former anchor of KCBS-TV in LA) grandfather, and the brilliant Nazi scientist behind Hitler’s first cruise missile! And how th…

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Paul Offit on RFK Jr. and Measles / Jessica González on Trump’s FCC 29:58

26d ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: When Robert Kennedy Jr. was just a famously named man about town, we heard about how he dumped a bear carcass in Central Park for fun, believes that children’s gender is shaped by chemicals in the water, and asserts that Covid-19 was “targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people,” while leaving “Ashkenazi Jews and Chines…

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Surviving & Thriving After Losing It All In The LA Fires 1:01:42

1M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares (the company behind the AEW action figures), avid toy and card collector, and TIJ alum, returns under very different circumstances. Jeremy and his family lost everything in the devastating LA firestorm this past January. Their Pacific Palisades home, and nearly all of Jeremy’s multimillion-dollar coll…

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Blue Collar Empire w/ Jeff Schuhrke 1:44:00

1M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Jeff Schuhrke on his book Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of US Labor’s Global Anticommunist Crusade. During the Cold War, organized labor’s top leadership acted as an agent of the US national security state abroad: undermining left-wing unions, fomenting right-wing coups, and promoting the US-led capitalist order. At home, those same forces d…

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Harley Cameron – AEW’s Triple Threat (And Ventriloquist) 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Australia native Harley Cameron and her puppet, Earl, were the stars of the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six On The Beach (despite the small green card issue she had getting on the boar)! And if you haven’t seen Earl, I’m sure you’ve seen Harley and Mini Mone terrorizing AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone on Dynamite! Harley talks all a…

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Michael Arria on Gaza Pushback 29:59

1M ago29:59

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This week on CounterSpin: Israel has abandoned the ceasefire agreement and restarted its genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza — a war that has destroyed the region and killed tens of thousands of human beings. The ceasefire, as Gaza-based writer Hassan Abo Qamar, among others, reminds us, still allowed Israel to deprive Palestinians in Gaza o…

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WWE Writer Tommy Blacha Helps Y2J Avoid Career Catastrophe 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Former WWE writer turned host of the From The Attitude Era podcast, Tommy Blacha, left the world of Conan O’Brien to work for Vince McMahon & WWE for 2 unforgettable years during the Attitude Era. Tommy explains where he first met Vince, and how an invitation to Stamford, Connecticut led to a fulltime creative job at WWE. Tommy pulls back the curta…

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Anatomy of a Scream Queen with Danielle Harris 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

She’s survived Michael Myers multiple times, voiced a classic Nickelodeon character, and landed a role in a Quentin Tarantino film, and now Danielle Harris spills all those stories and more! The ultimate Scream Queen does a deep dive into her legendary horror career, from battling The Shape in Halloween 4 & 5 to Rob Zombie’s brutal Halloween remake…

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New World Order w/ Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay 2:18:35

1M ago2:18:35

2:18:35

Featuring more analysis from Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay on the shape of global geopolitics and geoeconomics. We discuss: the fault lines of the green energy transition; the US and China battle for dominance while the rest of the world seeks advantage and opportunities for leverage; the US and Russia’s full-throttle commitment to fossil capitalism; t…

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Nancy Altman on Social Security Attacks 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: News site Popular Information alerted us to new Social Security Administration policy effectively requiring tens of thousands of recipients, by the agency’s own estimation, to travel to a field office to verify their ID. An internal memo predicts the shift will create “service disruption,” “operational strain,” and “budget…

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Psychic Chris Medina Predicts CJ’s Future! 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Psychic Chris Medina gives Chris Jericho a very interesting reading about his immediate future, and what may be coming in the next year! Chris also shares how he discovered, embraced, and developed his abilities, why he refuses to disclose or predict death events or get involved in criminal cases including murder, and how his own near-death experie…

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Global Conjuncture w/ Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay 1:51:44

2M ago1:51:44

1:51:44

Featuring Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay on a global conjuncture defined by Washington’s shredding of the liberal international order’s legitimacy amid a panic over decline: the escalating Cold War with China; Gaza genocide; Trump’s tariff wars and militarism, and his pivot toward Putin on Ukraine; European defense buildup and fiscal revolution; what th…

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Heroes, Heels & Wheels – The Unique Comedy of You’re My Hero 1:11:00

1M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Sean Towgood is the creator, writer, co-Executive Producer and star of the hit CBC Gem comedy, You’re My Hero, which is based on his real-life experiences and adventures as a 20-something with cerebral palsy navigating life in a wheelchair. Sean and co-EP and showrunner, Kevin Wallis, talk about looking at Sean’s real-life moments that inspired the…

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David Perry on MAGA and Disability / Kehsi Iman Wilson on ADA (2023) 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: In early February, when Representative Maxwell Frost tweeted that he and Representative Maxine Waters were denied access to the Department of Education, Elon Musk responded on the platform he owns: “What is this ‘Department of Education’ you keep talking about? I just checked and it doesn’t exist.” That, we understand, was…

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The Queen Of The Ring & Karate Kid Connection 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Queen Of The Ring director Ash Avildsen reveals how one conversation with the great Jim Ross led him to make this inspirational story about real-life women’s wrestling pioneer, Mildred Burke, and her storied life and career. He talks about casting actors like Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, and Martin Cove alongside real wrestlers like AEW’s Toni Storm…

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Workers Organizing Workers w/ Eric Blanc 1:40:25

2M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

Featuring Eric Blanc on We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big. Interview conducted by guest host Gabriel Winant. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Defend federal workers and federal services: actionnetwork.org/forms/let-us-work/ Contact the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) for hel…

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Who The F*ck Is Brad Williams? 1:11:19

2M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

What happens on the Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea: Six On The Beach stays at sea… or not… if Brad Williams reveals stuff like how he happened to be onboard with full Scott Steiner cosplay, and what it’s like in the ring with Jushin Thunder Liger, and why he wants a catchphrase like Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and where on earth Joe Hendry rea…

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Eric Blanc on Worker-to-Worker Organizing 29:58

2M ago29:58

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This week on CounterSpin: A NASA official warned workers to maybe think about not wearing their badges in public, to protect themselves from harassment against people identifiable as federal workers by MAGA randos who feel deputized by Trump and Musk to do whatever it is Trump and Musk suggest. It’s early days of the Trump/Musk federal smash and gr…

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Dream Theater Awakens - Portnoy & Petrucci & Parasomnia 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Dream Theater has a new album, “Parasomnia” (listen to find out what it means), and a returning drummer! Founding drummer Mike Portnoy is BACK, and he and founding guitarist John Petrucci share the deets on how exactly this happened! They reveal Mike Mangini’s reaction to Portnoy’s return, what happened the first time Portnoy and Dream Theater got …

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Slopworld w/ Brace Belden and Liz Franczak 2:32:15

2M ago2:32:15

2:32:15

Featuring TrueAnon hosts Brace Belden and Liz Franczak on our freakish and reactionary tech oligarchy. Musk and friends built a technological infrastructure that has warped everyone’s minds, including their own. Now they’re seizing the state. The hideous AI “art” we discuss: https://bit.ly/4ksG1aM http://bit.ly/3DmDfTD Support The Dig at Patreon.co…

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Matthew Modine’s Full Metal Vision Quest 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Vision Quest turned 40 this year, and Matthew Modine joins to talk about the movie that changed his life, and the course of his acting career. He talks about playing Louden Swain, the impact that Madonna & “Crazy For You” had on the film’s success, and influence the movie had on UFC’s Dana White. He also shares some great stories from Full Metal Ja…

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Shawn Michaels ENCORE 1:38:44

2M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

In February of 2015, Chris Jericho went to the middle-of-nowhere Texas to sit down with Shawn Michaels at his ranch, and they talked about The Rockers, Scott Hall, being a "small guy" in a big man's business, Shawn's first firing from WWE, Pat Patterson, and the infamous 2008 Y2J-HBK angle. They also explain why Vince McMahon & WWE stopped allowing…

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Kirk Herbertson on Big Oil’s Lawsuit Against Environmentalism 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

This week on CounterSpin: Just because we might witness the daylight robbery of the social benefits we’ve been paying for and counting on for the entirety of our working lives, and just because Black people are no longer officially allowed to even mentor Black people coming in to fields they’ve been historically excluded from, and just because any …

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Somebody Call My Mama! Ernest “The Cat” Miller – Live On The Jericho Cruise 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Ernest “The Cat” Miller had a dance off with and got “caped” by the legendary James Brown in the ring at WCW! James Brown has only ever caped ONE other person, but you’ll have to listen to find out who! Ernest explains how he went from Karate champion to pro wrestler after being contacted by Eric Bischoff! He talks about learning from Hulk Hogan, J…

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Paul Stanley Talks 50 Years Of KISS - Past, Present & Future 1:09:10

2M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

KISS may have wrapped the “End Of The Road World Tour” at Madison Square Garden in December of 2023, but they are far from done! Paul shares what’s coming next for the band, and what the avatars unveiled at that final show have to do with it. He explains the philosophy behind KISS’ set lists, why they didn’t have any special guests join them onstag…

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