Best Buzzkill Podcasts (2025)

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Holiday Survival Guide: “That Shit’s Not In the Bible” Edition With John Fugelsang 38:16

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Fall is in the air! The crunch of crisp autumn leaves, the promise of pumpkin spice migraines, and the sound of your racist Uncle Dick popping open a Natty Light. IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIMEEE *Mariah Carey voice* for the Feminist Buzzkills annual How-The-HELL-Am-I-Gonna-Deal-With-My-Family-During-The-Holidays SPECIAL EPISODE! GUEST ROLL CALL! Joining us t…

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RIP a Livecast #846 - Four Band Bill 1:45:27

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It's the post-Thanksgiving hangover edition of the show. Darren begins by sharing some dental horror stories, and Sid one-ups him with a story about his crotch and a metal tube. We then move onto watching Trump's version of the annual presidential pardon and how it veered off course. We check in with Alex Skolnick's newest song. We discuss stories …

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52 Hertz 10:14

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The ocean often offers up some truly curious tales, as today's tour will demonstrate. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Texas Pecans, A Thirsty Nut to Crack 28:57

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In “Texas Pecans, A Thirsty Nut to Crack,” Gravy producerAvery Thompson explores how a changing climate is impacting pecans in Texas, and introduces listeners to the innovative Texans using both age-old techniques and twenty-first-century adaptations to ensure Texas pecans make it to the grocery shelves—and into a Thanksgiving pie near you. For abo…

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Foreclosure 9:23

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Sometimes you have to build up to a curious situation. And sometimes, the curiosity arrives when it all comes tumbling down. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #845 - Che Guevorange 1:30:09

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Sid kicks off the show explaining the rules of a weird NBA tournament. Then, we turn our attention to the monumental meeting between NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and US President Trump, recapping all the most hilarious moments. We look at some of the wedding photos from Disturbed frontman David D. Rainman. Rob recalls his first time on commentary…

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The Forgotten Water on Venus (with Dr. Rakesh Mogul) 15:31

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Venus is close-by and similar in size to Earth, but until recently, we couldn’t tell much about it. Dr. Rakesh Mogul, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at Cal Poly Pomona took another look at old Venus data to potentially change what we know about our sister planet. Dean chats with Dr. Mogul to unravel the mystery.…

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Unleashed 11:05

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Some curiosities are big and dramatic, and some are tiny. Together, though, today's stories are sure to bring you wonder Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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What’s the Deal With MAHA? 1:01:38

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On this episode we are joined by Helena Bottemiller Evich and Theodore Ross, the co-hosts of the podcast “Forked.” Every two weeks, they discuss “the politics and policy that are turning the American food system on its head.” For much of the past ten months, they have spent a huge amount of time discussing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) move…

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Tending Episode 6: What Next? 22:25

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In the sixth and final episode of her six-part Tending series, host Shirlette Ammons seeks insight on the future of Black farming and asks if there is a world in which farmers are not dependent on the USDA. About Tending Hosted by award-winning musician and documentary producer Shirlette Ammons, Tending is a six-part narrative series that explores …

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Greenworks | Commercial Electric Power Equipment for the Green Industry with Bryan and Erin 52:58

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Send us a text On this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, host Willie Rodriguez sits down with Bryan Lloyd and Erin Rogers, Territory Sales Managers with Greenworks Commercial, the all-electric leader transforming outdoor power equipment. Bryan, who covers Central Florida and brings over 15 years of experience in the power equipment world, and …

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Lead Balloon 10:34

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Two tales of big ambition becoming big trouble. Enjoy this tour through some of history's most curious stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #844 - Sexually Ritualized Shaving 1:35:46

13d ago1:35:46

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We dive deep into all the controversy surrounding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails this week, and conservatives rushing to say "well, actually, it's not pedophilia, it's ephebophilia." We also dive into the wildest rumor, involving Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. We assess the lyrics of the new Megadeth song, learn about personal security ser…

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The E. Jean Carroll Experience: She Is Our Type! With E. Jean Carroll 45:37

15d ago45:37

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Your favorite Feminist Buzzkills are BACK and getting real with the woman who dared to take on the biggest ogre on the planet (Bubba’s BFF, we’re looking at you) and WON! TWICE! THE ONE AND ONLY E. JEAN CARROLL IS IN THE HOUSE. Buckle up: the brilliant journalist, advice columnist, and slayer of the Predator-In-Chief, E. Jean Carroll, teaches us al…

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Downpour 10:46

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Some truths are too odd to believe, and some beliefs aren't rooted entirely in truth. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Tending Episode 5: What Now? 23:04

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In this fifth installment of Gravy's Tending series, producer Shirlette Ammons examines the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, comparing it to the Pigford settlement and assessing whether this new federal program represents a genuine step toward justice for Black farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lesson Learned 11:38

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War and revolution are on the schedule for today's tour. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #843 - Jeff Contessa 1:46:30

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We are broadcasting live from Communist New York City. We kick things off talking about the NYC mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani's win and the coverage from local media. We bid adieu to Mayor Eric Adams. We are obsessed with Cuomo's previous fling, Sandra Lee and her awful cooking show. Plus, what does Gene Simmons have in his fridge? Does Bruce Sp…

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On Top of the World (with Peter Hillary and Mark Armstrong) 16:54

23d ago16:54

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Peter Hillary's father, Sir Edmund Hillary, was the first person to climb Mt. Everest. Mark Armstrong's father, Neil Armstrong, was the first person to walk on the moon. Now, the two sons of iconic explorers are going on an adventure together to the North Pole. A new film documents this journey, and a parallel journey their fathers took together in…

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Royal Inspiration 9:58

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We go abroad today to learn from the past. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Tending Episode 4: Texas 25:20

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The fourth installment of the six-part Tending series explores the power of the USDA's county committees, recounting a Black family’s tragic story of land loss and harassment and examining why these local committees are often called "the last plantation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Eat More Beans 54:33

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If we all ate less meat and more beans, it would be a terrific win for the environment. And that’s not the only thing to love about them! They are very good for you. And satisfying. And versatile. They are also culinary mainstays for a huge number of people from a wide variety of cultures. Beans have all the protein that the protein obsessives want…

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On the Job 9:39

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History is shaped by forces both big and small, as these two tales should make clear. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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The Farmers Daughter | How Jacqueline Costa Turned Fashion and Foliage Into a Luxury Garden Lifestyle 1:02:53

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Send us a text On this inspiring episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we sit down with Jacqueline Costa, founder of The Farmer’s Daughter, a luxury garden lifestyle brand redefining what it means to live beautifully, both indoors and out. Jacqueline comes from one of the most respected legacies in the Green Industry, her grandfather was the found…

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RIP a Livecast #842 - Paprika, Paprika, Paprika 1:36:36

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Dave Mustaine covered a Metallica song. This breaking development required at least 20 minutes of analysis. Plus, Disturbed think they deserve a break and Donald Trump farted! We spend the last 1/3rd of the show investigation this new humanoid robot, Neo, and we have a lot of thoughts! Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get…

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Sky High 10:35

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Some people make history and their name is never forgotten as a result. Others leave us with key achievements but no identiy. It's a curiosity worthy of the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tending Episode 3: Kansas 22:22

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In the third episode of her six-part Tending series, host Shirlette Ammons visits Nicodemus, Kansas, a historic Black settlement, to learn how one family’s decades-long battle against the USDA’s discrimination began and how their case became a foundation for the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Fellowship 9:45

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Whether falling down or rising to great heights, the journey can often provide us with some curious tales. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #841 - Literal Corpse Paint 1:28:03

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We pay tribute to Ace Frehley by watching a video of him shopping at a WalMart. This leads us to researching a story from the 90s where a Peter Criss imposter got in tabloids claiming that Criss is homeless. Then, we found old clips of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on Oprah and Geraldo. This led us to take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing abo…

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Over 6000 New Worlds; Do Any of them Contain Life? (with Dr. Malena Rice) 19:59

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After NASA's recent milestone of over 6000 exoplanets tracked, Dean Regas has one big question. Is anyone living on them? On this episode, Dean chats with Dr. Malena Rice, a planetary astrophysicist and assistant professor in the Yale Department of Astronomy, to find out.

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Ticketmasters 10:45

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Showing up for the big event can be exciting, but there have been moments in history when other emotions have won the day. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Tending Episode 2: Georgia 29:05

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In this second episode of Tending, Shirlette Ammons travels to Georgia, where she meets two Black farmers whose stories illustrate the emotional and physical toll of fighting the USDA's discrimination. About Tending Hosted by award-winning musician and documentary producer Shirlette Ammons, Tending is a six-part narrative series that explores the o…

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Lives on the Line 37:24

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Ever wondered how chicken nuggets are made? There’s the question of what’s actually in them — a continual source of jokes since the dawn of their existence — but the ingredients aren’t the only mystery. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about half a million people work in meat-processing plants, slaughtering livestock and cu…

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Propagation Diaries | Reinventing Houseplant Accessories with Ara Flink 40:47

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Send us a text On this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, host Willie Rodriguez sits down with Ara Flink, founder of Propagation Diaries, to explore the fast-growing world of houseplants, creativity, and innovation in plant care. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Ara has built a thriving business around one key idea, houseplants deserve accessories th…

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Like a Queen 10:36

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Every industry finds their star, as these two stories will demonstrate for us today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #840 - Door to Door Coverage 1:31:27

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Ding Dong, Ian Watkins is gone! We celebrate his perishment. We mourn the loss of Ace Frehley. We look back at episode 420, and are shocked we are 420 episodes beyond it. We crown our first Livecast Hero of the Week, a true New Yorker who talks down ICE. We check in with Frankie Palmeri's talking down of local NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani. We…

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Gilead’s Next Top Handmaid With Sarah Hartshorne 43:29

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So much happened this week in the abortionsphere and it was creepy with a cherry on top. Lizz and Moji discuss the right wing apoplexia that has cascaded in the wake of the FDA approving a new generic abortion pill (trigger warning: JOSH HAWLEY MENTIONED!!!!). Also in the news, JOSH HAWLEY’S WIFE AND PATRIARCHY IN THE UK. Listen up and learn exactl…

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Common Roots 10:54

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Even deep in the past, people still faced challenges. How they rose up to meet them could sometimes be curious. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Tending Episode 1: North Carolina 23:43

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In the first episode of “Tending,” host Shirlette Ammons begins a journey to reclaim her family's legacy by exploring the largest civil rights lawsuit in U.S. history, Pigford v. Glickman, in which Black farmers fought against discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to save their family land. About “Tending” Hosted by award-winning mus…

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Phishing 10:19

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Today's tour tries to clarify some myths and legends. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #839 - 25 Year Casual 1:18:23

2M ago1:18:23

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It's Columbus Day weekend, or is it Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend? Or is it Italian Heritage Month? Joe Gambino is here to break it all down for us. Plus, would Rob take steroids? Mike Francesa has a health emergency and we're happy he's okay. Gene Simmons crashed his car! Disturbed got a show canceled due to David D Rainman and Kid Rock actually…

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What Happens if You Fall Into a Black Hole? (With Dr. Janna Levin) 16:24

2M ago16:24

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What happens if you fall into a black hole? What would it sound like? What would you see? Dean Regas chats with Dr. Janna Levin, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University, to find out the answers to these questions and more.

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Tending: A Preview 3:44

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Listen to Gravy's preview of “Tending,” a 6-part weekly narrative series debuting October 15, 2025. Hosted by award-winning musician and documentary producer Shirlette Ammons, “Tending” explores the ongoing struggles of Black farmers through the lens of Pigford v. Glickman—the largest civil rights class-action lawsuit in U.S. history. Learn more ab…

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On Patrol 11:23

2M ago11:23

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Creative problem solving has led to some surprising stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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The Long Recovery: Farmers and Hurricane Helene 26:01

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By Southern Foodways Alliance

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Alex Barth’s Journey with Troy’s Tropics | Relationships Over Competition 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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Send us a text On this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we welcome Alex Barth of Troy’s Tropics Inc., based in Sarasota, Florida. Alex made the five-hour drive to join us in person and share his story of growth, adaptation, and resilience in the Green Industry. Alex grew up surrounded by plants thanks to his father, a terrestrial biologist fo…

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La La 11:15

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By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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RIP a Livecast #838 - Hide the Hatchet 1:48:22

2M ago1:48:22

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Rob kicks things off, getting a little personal, sharing a time he accidentally walked into an orgy. We dive into Vince Neil's recent revelations about getting a stroke. Andy McCoy has some new harsh words for Vince. We check in with Dave Mustaine's Cameo. And finally, we dive into the Riyadh Comedy Festival controversy. Watch the episode on Youtub…

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Mifepristone - Now a Generic Bitch with Eliana Rodriguez & Jenny Zigrino 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

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We’re back and ready to rage hard and dive deep into this week’s mosh pit of anti-abortion ass-wagging with y’all! Prepare thyself for a full breakdown of Pregnancy Justice’s study on the shocking rise in the criminalization of pregnancy, abortion and miscarriage. Plus, hold onto your cheeks, ‘cause your Buzzkills are blowing Pam Bondi’s latest sca…

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On the Nose 11:58

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Sometimes the attention finds you without trying. Other times it requires a bit of hard work and sacrifice to be seen. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild