Best Doc Tales Podcasts (2026)

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Through Her Doc ‘All The Walls Came Down,’ Filmmaker Ondi Timoner Aims To ‘Save’ Altadena, And Help Her Community — And Herself — Heal 58:19

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NOTE: We taped this episode on January 8th, 2026, exactly one year after much of Altadena awoke to the news that their homes and their neighborhoods had burned, and their lives were forever changed. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner was overseas shooting a documentary when the Eaton Fire destroyed her home of 14 years, and wiped her entire neighborhood away. …

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WI Sports Tap List 1/14: Matt LaFleur the CEO? Time to Fire Doc? Favorite Marquette Team, Sopranos Grudge 51:27

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Tap List is back with a new format! I take 10 questions whether it is from Wisconsin sports or general. Feel free to submit your questions on X or Instagram which will be listed below. Here's the topics for the first weekPackersShould packers pull a Texans next year with Matt LaFleur? Packers dream coaching staff? Aaron Rodgers retirement party on …

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The Rise (and Crash) of the Concorde Jet 44:04

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What if you could hop from France to New York in less than four hours? Traveling twice the speed of sound, with caviar, lobster, champagne and cigars? This was the pitch of the Concorde jet -- a revolutionary, utterly ridiculous and brilliant craft that promised to fundamentally change air travel. Spoiler: it's not around anymore. In today's episod…

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CLASSIC: English Men Used to Sell Their Wives 23:19

2d ago23:19

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In late 17th-century England, it was almost impossible for anyone outside of the upper class to successfully get a divorce -- the process was expensive and required approval from both the church and the government. As a result, some couples agreed to end their unhappy marriages through a bizarre practice known as 'wife selling'. And, unfortunately,…

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Packers All-Time Collapse Fits The Theme of Packers Season, Packers Playoff Level of Losing, Bucks' KPJ Problem, WI CBB Rapid Fire 52:38

2h ago52:38

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On today's podcast, Charlie discusses the Green Bay Packers meltdown against the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers level of playoff losing, the Milwaukee Bucks having an issue with a guard, and a rapid fire college basketball segment. The podcast begins with Charlie breaking down what happened to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. He discusses…

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Taste, Price, or Convenience? The Truth About How America Buys Meat 59:05

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In this episode of Ag, Ammo and Adventure, host Steve Larsen interviews Dr. Glynn Tonsor, an expert in agricultural economics from Kansas State University. They discuss Glynn's journey from growing up on a hog farm in Northeast Missouri to becoming a leading voice in the meat industry. The conversation covers various topics, including consumer beha…

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A Ridiculous History of "Fad Diets," Part Two: Beverly Hills, Scarsdale and More 44:39

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As the Western world embarks on 2026, Ben, Max and Noel welcome everyone's New Year's resolutions. (Here's hoping that gym schedule continues through February!) In celebration of a "New Year, New Me" mentality, the boys return to the Ridiculous History of Fad Diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Packers-Bears Playoff Preview, Bucks Warning Sings?, Badgers Portal Excitement, Freddy Peralta on the Move? 1:18:29

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Tapping The Keg podcast is BACK! After a two-week hiatus, the boys are back talking Wisconsin Sports and they're covering the Green Bay Packers' playoff matchup, Milwaukee Bucks latest, Wisconsin Badgers portal news and Milwaukee Brewers rumors.They start the show breaking down the Green Bay Packers playoff matchup against the Chicago Bears. Why th…

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They’ve Never Met But These Fire Survivors Connect Over Loss, Demands for 'Accountability', And A Strong Desire To Get Back Home. 1:22:30

8d ago1:22:30

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It’s been a year since two fires tore through Los Angeles County, killing 31 people and destroying 16,000 structures, and the disaster is still unfolding as thousands of people continue pick up the pieces, find new places to live, new jobs, new neighborhoods, and wrestle with whether to return to their old streets, which were burned beyond recognit…

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CLASSIC: How Louisiana Almost Became a Hippo Ranching Hub 43:22

8d ago43:22

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Nowadays beef, chicken and pork are the most common meats in the US -- but, not so long ago, that could have all changed. Join the guys as they travel back to the early 1900s, when Louisiana congressman Robert Broussard proposed an unorthodox solution to the nation's crippling meat shortage: the introduction of African Hippopotamuses to Gulf Coast …

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CLASSIC: Who was the highest paid athlete in history? 30:19

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Today, most people probably don't remember the career of once-famous charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles -- however, in his day we was a cultural icon, one of the most famous athletes in Rome. Join the guys as they explore the story Diocles and trace one professor's quest to figure out exactly how much cash Diocles made in modern terms. See omnystud…

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Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu, with Tom Freston 47:38

14d ago47:38

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Happy New Year! It's no secret that MTV fundamentally changed the nature of media and entertainment. But how did it actually get started? What made the world so obsessed with the concept of "Music Television"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max get to learn the true origin story of MTV from none other than the legendary co-founder, Tom Freston. …

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 2 33:11

16d ago33:11

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Join Ben, Noel, Casey and returning guest Christopher Hassiotis as they continue exploring the strange life and times of George Washington in the second part of this two-part series. Listen in to learn more about Washington's weird hair routine, his bizarre, lifelong medical issues, and his family's troubling history in early America. See omnystudi…

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Matt LaFleur's Hot Seat is Justified, Packers Seven Seed Facts, Giannis Statement Saturday, Marquette Social Media Disaster 48:53

8d ago48:53

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On today's edition of the Tapping The Keg game review podcast, Charlie talks about the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Marquette Golden Eagles.The podcast begins with Charlie explaining why Matt LaFleur is on the hot seat and why it is justified. From there, Charlie talks about the Packers' seven seed and why some facts are needed if di…

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 1 43:37

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Returning special guest Christopher Hassiotis joins the guys today for a round-robin discussion of the very weird life of George Washington, first President of the United States. (As you may have guessed from the title, there's more weirdness than we could fit in a single episode.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Folks, We're Doing A Clip Show: Leftovers, 2025 37:25

21d ago37:25

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Hey there, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Ben, Noel and Max here: as we travel to hang with our friends and family, we like to do a little thing at the end of the year where we explore various tangents and trivia we didn't get to in our first run of a show. So, as you're hugging or dodging your own family -- and just maybe having some advent…

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Was 536 Really the Worst Year in History? 42:42

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Welcome to the end of the year, fellow Ridiculous Historians! As Ben, Noel and Max look back on the events of 2025, they discovered historians do, in fact, have one year singled out as "the worst year in human history." But... why? Join the guys as they explore how DXXXVI absolutely wrecked Europe, the Middle East and Asia -- with consequences that…

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CLASSIC: Clara, The World's Most Famous Rhinoceros 45:28

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For centuries most people in Europe thought of rhinos as another form of mythical creature, like unicorns or griffins. However, this all changed when an enterprising sea captain brought a young, orphaned rhino named Clara back to his home country after his travels abroad. It's often said that fame can have a powerful effect on the average human bei…

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Hunting Wives & Deer Camp Chaos 1:03:41

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In this episode of Ag, Ammo and Adventure, host Steven Larsen welcomes the Wives, Lisa Coffelt and Susan Larsen, to discuss their experiences with hunting, family traditions, and the dynamics of relationships. The conversation flows from personal backgrounds to hunting stories, the importance of community, and the fun of sharing food and fellowship…

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Packers Chicago Collapse Can Make or Break Their Season, Marquette Gave Shaka Too Much Power, Bucks Road Trip Preview 50:24

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On this episode of Tapping The Keg Sports Mini Keg, we react to the shocking Green Bay Packers collapse against the Chicago Bears and break down why this loss could make or break the Packers’ season. We dive into what went wrong, how much blame deserves to be shared, and what this performance says about the team moving forward in a critical stretch…

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Christmas Traditions Are So Incredibly Weird! 43:55

28d ago43:55

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What's the strangest Christmas tradition you practice? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max ring in the end of the year with an exploration of Christmas celebrations across the world -- and speculate on inventing a few of their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Packers Expectations Reset Post Parsons Injury, Doc Rivers Hot Seat, WI Sports Word for 2026 1:09:01

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Charlie and Mitch get together for another edition of the Tapping The Keg Podcast where they cover the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Sports in 2026. The podcast begins with the boys discussing the fallout from the Micah Parsons injury. Where do the Packers go from here? Are they still contenders? When should we expect Micah back?…

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S15E41: Season Finale! – Worst Little Xmas ‘25 46:52

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays worst little family! It’s been a helluva year and as is our tradition, we’ve reached the final episode of 2025, our 15th season, and it’s our Xmas office party live from the recent past! Join Reverend Rory, Chewie, Patrick Starfish, Dogwater Dick, Doc G and Uncle Nick with their friends […]…

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Case Study Houses For the 21st Century, After The Fires 55:09

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Thousands of homes need to be built in Malibu, the Pacific Palisades and Altadena over the next decade. With many homeowners still looking for architects and blue prints, there is an opportunity to rethink the modern home.Dustin Bramell is one Palisades Fire who is drawing a parallel to eighty years ago and the Case Study Houses that rose up during…

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The Grim Christmas Folklore of Johnny Ace, with Jake Brennan 41:10

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While the career of rhythm-and-blues vocalist Johnny Ace was short, he left a huge mark on the music world. Up until Christmas Day of 1954, Ace seemed set to reach genuine crossover success in pop music -- until, that is, he met his untimely end during an ill-fated game of Russian Roulette. At least, that's the legend. Yet as special guest Jake Bre…

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Green Bay Packers Season ISN'T OVER After Parsons Injury, Brewers Intriguing Trade, Milwaukee's Cold BBall Winter 52:31

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In this episode of the Tapping The Keg Game Review podcast, Charlie breaks down the Green Bay Packers' tough loss to the Denver Broncos, handing out box score golden kegs to highlight standout performances from the game. Plus, Charlie dives into the Milwaukee Brewers' latest trade and discusses why this winter will be the most challenging yet for M…

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CLASSIC: How the Monopoly Board Game Became a World War II Escape Kit 29:35

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Ben, Noel and Max return with this week's Classic episode! Monopoly is a pretty divisive game, and people tend to either love it or hate it. However, for hundreds of Allied POWs captured during World War II, Monopoly became more than a mere diversion -- it became, instead, their ticket to freedom. Join the guys as they explore the strange sequence …

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The Deliciously Ridiculous History of Fruitcakes 39:19

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Let's be honest. If you live in the United States, you probably think fruitcake is ridiculous. It's like the MRE of Christmas, passed around from one family to the next. But what makes it so resilient? How, out of all the cakes in the world,did fruitcake become a thing -- and why does it remain with us today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Packers -Broncos Super Bowl Preview? + Other Packers SB Matchups, Giannis Becoming The Villain?, Brewers Offseason Deep Dive 1:11:11

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On this week's edition of the Tapping The Keg podcast, Charlie and Mitch discuss the Green Bay Packers matchup with the Denver Broncos, Packers' Super Bowl matchups versus the AFC, the latest drama in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks and lastly some deep dive looks at the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason.The podcast begins with the boys previe…

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S15E40- Xelena Empress of the Impossible & One Ton Dually- One Hell of a Birthday 1:18:25

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Our guest this week is Xelena; Emperess of the Impossible, serving up a bizarre and mysterious presentation of magic and as Xelena calls it, Mindfuckery. No spoilers here, but we had a helluva time as we always have with the emperess. It’s been around five years since our last mindfuck. We get the 411 on her […]…

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Edison’s CEO Pitches His Plan For Eaton Fire Survivors: ‘I Want To Be Able To …Look A Neighbor In The Eye’ 1:08:25

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The official investigation into the cause of the Eaton Fire is not over, but power company So-Cal Edison has already said that it likely sparked from their equipment.Edison is facing dozens of lawsuits from survivors, and one from the U-S Department of Justice, accusing the company of not only starting the fire, but also of negligence.Edison says i…

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That Time the US Government Brainwashed America into DIY Bomb Shelters 39:02

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Picture this: it's just after World War II -- the world knows nuclear weapons can end civilization. So, how can a government help the public feel safe? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the ridiculous history of that time Uncle Sam tried to make the public build cartoonishly bad fallout shelters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Packers-Bears Rivalry Looks Real, Packers-Bears Golden Kegs, Marquette's Madison Meltdown, Bucks Big Week 49:11

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On today's podcast, Charlie talks about the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry, recapping the game with Golden Kegs, Marquette's awful loss to Wisconsin, why the Milwaukee Bucks need to start winning games and a few thoughts on the CFB Playoffs.The podcast begins with Charlie explaining why the Packers-Bears rivalry feels as real as it has eve…

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CLASSIC: Idiomatic For The People, Part I 1:04:05

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Language is beautiful and, in many cases, continually evolving. As a result, we end up with hundreds of strange idioms and figures of speech that we use on a daily basis, with little to no understanding of what they originally meant. Join the guys and special guest, Rowan Newbie, the creator of the Pitches podcast, as they explore the bizarre origi…

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Packers-Bears Tale of the Tape: How They Win? How They Lose? | Giannis Trade Blame Rankings 1:15:35

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On this week's edition of the Tapping The Keg Podcast, Charlie and Mitch talk about the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears, Giannis trade rumors and some rapid fire topicsThe podcast begins with the boys discussing the matchup between the Packers-Bears. They talk about how the Packers win this game. How they lose this game. Who has the most pressure o…

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Spontaneous Human Combustion: A Bizarre Controversy 31:50

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Can people really just, for no discernable reason, catch on fire? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the centuries old folklore and investigations of a phenomenon known as "spontaneous human combustion" -- and discover the debate continues, even in the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Developer Rick Caruso On His Role In LA’s Rebuild And Whether He’ll Run For Office 1:05:17

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Rick Caruso is a real-estate developer, a philanthropist, and in some ways a city insider — he ran for mayor against Karen Bass in 2022, and lost. He is also a Palisades Fire survivor. His family lost three homes that night — and were it not for the private firefighters he hired, Caruso’s businesses in the Palisades Village might have also burned d…

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S15E39: Crime Wife- Rock Noire 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

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Just a few more episodes to go this season/year and we have the honor and pleasure of debuting a brand-new band from old friends Joe Atack on guitar and lead vocals and drummer and backing vocalist Steven Sperber from Weapons of Mass Creation, and new friend Jennifer Kim, Steven’s wife, on bass and backing vocals. […]…

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IP, Part Three: A Copyright for Everyone! 39:59

1M ago39:59

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As Ben, Noel and Max close out another year of Ridiculous History, they return to the patently baffling world of intellectual property. In part three of this series, the guys finally tackle one of the weirdest concepts out there -- a thoroughly confusing thing called a 'copyright'. What is it? Where did this idea come from, how does it work... and …

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Packers-Bears Kickoff: Biggest Game in a Decade, Bucks December Preview, Marquette's Leadership Problem 48:05

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On this week's Mini Keg, Charlie talks about the Green Bay Packers big matchup with the Chicago Bears, the Milwaukee Bucks weekend performance plus a lookahead to December, Marquette Golden Eagles recent loss and the Wisconsin Badgers losing yet optimism for next year. Charlie discusses why this is the biggest Packers-Bears game in the last decade …

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CLASSIC: Was there a real-life Rapunzel? 28:59

2M ago28:59

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Most people in the West are familiar with the old Rapunzel fairy tale -- a beautiful princess is confined to a tower until a prince, captivated by her beauty, uses her hair as a ladder and comes to her rescue. But where did this story come from, exactly? Tune in to learn more in today's Classic episode from 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Ridiculous Maps: That Time Everyone Thought California Was An Island 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Nowadays, pretty much anyone can easily find an accurate map of a city, a country, or the entire world. But this wasn't always the case. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore baffling cartography of old, when well-intentioned mapmakers, working with the best info they had at the time, often got things wrong. Our first episode in this contin…

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THANKSGIVING BONUS: The Foothill Catalog: An Old Idea To Create New Homes For Altadena After The Eaton Fire 40:29

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Just before Thanksgiving, Altadena resident Whitney Haggins — who is VERY big on holidays — told us she hopes to break ground on her new home in the new year using a design she chose out of The Foothill Catalog, which has already been pre-approved by Los Angeles County. It’s got a porch and everything — perfect for watching the sun set and chatting…

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S15E38: Friendsgiving ‘25: Chewie’s Choice Cuts 1:25:35

1M ago1:25:35

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This week’s episode is our annual Friendsgiving pod! Featuring music from Chewie’s vault. A fun mix of Jazz Metal, ska, funk, hard rock, garage punk and hip hop. Late nineties/ early 2000’s Reno rock royalty like Cranium, Keyser Soze, 10 Ton, Electrosonics, and Mike Tyson & Tommy. It’s a party with Nick, Rick, Kim, Chewie, […]…

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Packers-Lions Tap Takes, Bucks Rock Bottom, NIL Feast Week Disaster 43:52

1M ago43:52

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On this Tapping The Keg' Mini Keg podcast, Charlie discusses the Green Bay Packers matchup with the Detroit Lions, the Milwaukee Bucks hitting rock bottom, and how the NIL era killed college basketball's Feast Week.The podcast begins with Charlie's excitement about the Packers taking on the Lions. He explains how this is one of the premier matchups…

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The Chicago Tylenol Murders 39:23

2M ago39:23

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For most people, Tylenol is nothing more than an ol' stand-by, over-the-counter pain reliever. Yet, as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's episode -- this wasn't always the case. Today's episode takes the boys to 1980s Chicago, when a ghoulish series of still-unsolved murders rocked the pharmaceutical industry, and led to the creation of tamper-proo…

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Green Bay Packers Defense Locks Down at Lambeau, Packers-Vikings Golden Kegs, Badger Football Revival?! 59:53

1M ago59:53

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On today's edition of the Game Review podcast, Charlie recaps Green Bay Packers win over the Minnesota Vikings, Wisconsin Badgers football coming back to life, Marquette schedule frustration and a little bit on the Milwaukee BucksThe podcast begins with Charlie discussing why the Packers need to focus on getting homefield in some capacity given how…

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Bottled in the Heartland: The Atlantic Coca-Cola Story 54:02

2M ago54:02

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In this episode of Ag Ammo Adventure, Steve sits down with Tyler Kirk, the chairman of Atlantic Bottling Company, the family-owned bottler responsible for putting Coca-Cola into coolers across the Midwest. From its humble beginnings in 1909 as a small-town ice cream and soda water company to becoming a major producer distributing over 7.4 million c…

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CLASSIC: Benjamin Franklin's Advice On "Finding A Mistress" 31:43

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Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was a man of many interests, but his endeavors were by no means limited to technical innovation, philosophy and politics. In fact, throughout his life he had a reputation as an irredeemable lech -- literally, in later years, a dirty old man -- and his exploits were common knowledge on both sides of the Atlantic. He…

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S15E37: NIGHTBRAIN-It’s Not Cute Anymore -or- The Booty & The Brain 1:21:00

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This week we had the pleasure of finally meeting the Quincy, California band NIGHTBRAIN. We first heard of this killer band a few months ago when we interviewed It’s Not Cute Anymore, also from nearby Northern California, then again when The Sand Gators were on, a band Alex, NIGHTBRAIN’s keyboard player also plays in. The […]…