Best Doc Watson Podcasts (2025)

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“Happy Hour”: Emily Answers YOUR Questions About Media Mentors, Free Speech Absolutism, Dating, and America’s Cultural Divisions 36:57

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This week on “Happy Hour” Emily Jashinsky answers your questions about issues of comedy, culture, and personal beliefs. She dives into questions about who she looks up to in media, why 90’s rom-com is one of her favorite genres and the brilliance of “Talladega Nights” and “We’re the Millers.” Emily also answers questions about theology, how she app…

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Episode 21: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part 2 9:27

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Part two of this special podcast delves into the evolution of the Folk School's programming with Bethany Chaney, the school's executive director. She explains the significance of its gradual shift in focus, encompassing music, dance, and craft. Songs Included: The Little Devil, Jean Ritchie Dance Calling Morningsong with Riley Baugus Image credit: …

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"The Father" A Bill Monroe Anthology 47:22

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The Father: A Bill Monroe Anthology Bill Monroe (1911–1996) is remembered as The Father of Bluegrass the man who took traditional string band music, gospel, and blues, and forged them into a new American art form. His high, lonesome sound and groundbreaking mandolin style set the standard for generations to follow. sundaygrassradio.com…

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Kimmel-Colbert Crossover Fail, Jeffries Can't Take a Joke, and the Elite Effort to Control Speech, with Rachel Bovard and Inez Stepman 1:14:40

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Emily Jashinsky breaks down the shifting landscape of late-night TV. She contrasts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert’s overtly political approach with Jimmy Fallon’s “Carson-style” comedy and how Fallon is thriving in the digital landscape. Then Emily is joined by her friends Rachel Bovard, Vice President at the Conservative Partnership Institute, a…

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Emma Watson, Leonardo DiCaprio and open relationships 1:03:58

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Emma Watson’s first longform interview in five years has been making headlines this week, huns, so ofc we had to dive in and dissect the nearly-three hour podcast with Jay Shetty. A bounty of excellent film and TV has also arrived just in time for cosy season, from Dakota Johnson’s dark comedy about open relationships, to Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘era d…

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Episode 20: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part one 9:27

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John C Campbell Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary of music, dance, craft, agriculture, and foodways. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, in Clay County in the Far West region of the state. Known for its exemplary selection of courses in handicraft skills, music, agriculture, and more, it is one of the most established folk schools …

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E14 - Are You Listening, RFK..? Homeopathy’s Untold Role in Prevention with Wren Lloyd and Lisa Strbac 49:51

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This conversation was first recorded for Homeopathy is Changing Lives with the brilliant Wren Lloyd, and I’m delighted to share it here with you here on What Heals. I also encourage you to check out Wren’s podcast — she’s doing incredible work and you can find it here. Wren and I go deep into how homeopathy can be the ultimate form of preventative …

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“Bad Guy” Comey, Rowling Fires Back at Watson, and NYT Lies About Charlie Kirk, with Mark Halperin 1:18:42

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of “Next Up with Mark Halperin.” The two start off with a discussion about President Trump’s peace plan and meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the chance Trump could win the Nobel Peace Prize if the war in Gaza ends. They also discuss “bad guy” James Comey,…

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“Happy Hour”: Emily Answers YOUR Questions About Behind-The-Scenes at Breaking Points, Faith, SNL, and Her Lilith Fair Hot Take 44:37

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Emily Jashinsky discusses her skincare routine and the one product she swears by, when she wears glasses, if she’s a Cheesehead, her favorite podcast to listen to, what it’s really like behind the scenes at Breaking Points, her take on Trump and taking away broadcast licenses, how much the U.S. should be supporting its allies, her personal faith an…

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Charlie Kirk's Legacy Soars, Kimmel's Whining, and Kamala Gets Roasted, with Michael Knowles & Charlie Spiering 1:10:57

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Michael Knowles, Host of “The Michael Knowles Show,” to discuss the recent political violence gripping America and Michael’s appearance at the first Turning Point event since Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Emily and Michael also discuss Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night following his comments about Charlie Kirk’s accu…

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Harry Styles, controversial new Bumble film Swiped and Reese Witherspoon 1:02:36

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On the show this week: Reese Witherspoon has teamed up with Harlan Coben to write a thriller, an AI R&B artist has just landed a £2.4 million record deal and Matthew McConaughey’s take on the secret to lasting love has gone viral. Plus, Harry Styles’ marathon run, Charli XCX’s Sicily wedding, the controversial new Kanye West doc In Whose Name and o…

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E13 - The Book That Fell Off the Shelf: Ian Watson on Homeopathy’s Hidden Treasures 1:12:17

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This episode I’m joined again by the brilliant Ian Watson. Ian is one of those rare teachers who can tilt your view a few degrees and suddenly the whole landscape looks different. We go new places together. From the day a book literally fell off a shelf in Watkins and opened the door to Australian Bush Flower Essences, to the lost Arborivital tinct…

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Kimmel Returns, Kamala’s Unwelcome Comeback, and Trump Takes on Antifa, w/ David Weigel and Andy Ngo 1:29:03

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Andy Ngo, Editor-at-large for The Post Millennial and author of Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, on the breaking news President Trump has signed an executive order designating Antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist’ group. The two dive into the history of Antifa, where its money and organization com…

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“Happy Hour”: Emily Answers YOUR Questions About Nick Fuentes, the Best Bravo Franchise Ever, and Life and Career 30:26

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Each week join Emily Jashinsky for a fun, informative look at current events, culture, and her own personal journey as she answers listeners’ questions. Today’s questions include Emily’s thoughts on: Reality TV, social media, if she’s a “mellow” person, cable TV vs new media, her style of analysis, why she’s a journalist, what drives her, her 2A be…

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ABC Pulls the Plug on Kimmel, PLUS Obama’s Divisiveness and Gaslighting, with Batya Ungar-Sargon 1:07:50

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Emily Jashinsky reacts to the breaking news that ABC has dropped “Jimmy Kimmel Live” indefinitely over his comments about Charlie Kirk’s accused killer and then takes viewers through the timeline of how it happened. Next Emily is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, host of the upcoming show "Batya!" on NewsNation, and they discuss the fallout from ABC’s …

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The Summer I Turned Pretty, marriage resentment and The Girlfriend 1:16:58

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We prayed for good TV and The Girlfriend more than delivered! We review Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke’s deliciously crazy psychosexual thriller: team Cherry or team Laura? Plus, why millennial women have fallen head over heels for The Summer I Turned Pretty, a look at whether Thailand is as ‘dark’ as Zara McDermott’s new documentary portrays, and o…

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FBI Expands Kirk Assassination Probe, and Culture of Violence, with Eliana Johnson and Spencer Brown 1:17:53

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Emily Jashinsky starts the show with a look at The New York Times’ interview with Hasan Piker following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and his comments on material happiness and how it relates to the causes that became so crucial to Charlie Kirk’s life work. Then Emily is joined by Eliana Johnson, Editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon, to dis…

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Honoring the Legacy of Charlie Kirk, Shameful Media Reaction, and Where America Goes from Here 1:05:22

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Emily Jashinsky opens a somber broadcast reacting to the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. She plays part of President Trump’s remarks from the Oval Office and highlights the chilling fact that Kirk had spoken just a day earlier on “Next Up with Mark Halperin” about America’s rising violence and the …

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Wuthering Heights, Jacob Elordi's next role and a wild RichTok wedding 1:07:00

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Saltburn director Emerald Fennell seems to have enraged the internet with the trailer for her new Wuthering Heights adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, but is this really ‘ragebait cinema’ or just her signature ‘stylised depravity’? We discuss! Also this week: Elordi’s other big trailer for Netflix’s Frankenstein, the Thursday Murde…

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"Flood" and "A Drink After Midnight" 1:19:44

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You wouldn't know that this weeks albums are less than ten years apart on first listen but they are. This week we tackle Flood by Hippo Campus, the most recent release that we're covering this week. While we both agree it's not the strongest album in their discography there's still plenty of beautiful melodies, searching lyrics, and true friendship…

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OZEMPIC: medical miracle or body image nightmare? 32:52

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Hi hunnies! We had so many messages about Serena Williams’ weight-loss jab ad that we knew we had to dig deeper behind the headlines into the world of GLP-1s for this extra episode. From the shame still clinging to these drugs, to the groundbreaking new research on how they could help treat psychiatric disorders, addiction and even Alzheimer's, we’…

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Biden's Autopen Pardons, Why CBS Wants Bari, and Ethics of Phillies "Karen," with Michael Moynihan 1:24:43

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Emily Jashinsky breaks down the alleged WILD and profanity-laced fight between two top Trump economic officials. Then Emily is joined by Michael Moynihan, Host of “The Moynihan Report” and Co-host of “The Fifth Column.” The two discuss a series of intriguing stories including how Biden officials were concerned about how he issued pardons, and how C…

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Christianity Comeback, Old Media Folds to Bari, and Trump's Message to Cartels, w/ Stuckey and Rogan 1:18:50

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Allie Beth Stuckey, host of “Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey,” to discuss what’s fueling the comeback of Christianity, including Michael Knowles recent comments to Tucker Carlson about Catholicism. The two discuss why we’re seeing such a dramatic shift in such a short period of time, and connect cultural nihilism, mas…

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Sabrina Carpenter, the Lily Phillips doc and Meghan Markle’s return 1:02:21

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British OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips comes second to Bonnie Blue for her extreme sex stunts, yet she has a very different public image, as a new Stacey Dooley doc makes clear. What does this say about our notions of femininity? And is the criticism around Stacey ‘platforming’ Lily fair? Also on the show: Sydney Sweeney’s new romance, Molly Mae’s …

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Inside Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott: Craft, Innovation and Industry Wisdom 44:39

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In the latest episode of Distillery Nation Podcast, we sit down with Brent Elliott, the Master Distiller behind one of Kentucky's most beloved bourbon brands—Four Roses. Known for their distinctive high-rye mashbills and exceptional craftsmanship, Four Roses has earned its place as an iconic name in the bourbon world, and Elliott's expertise is a d…

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"Chicago Bound" and "Transistor Radio" 1:22:10

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We're back at it again people. In today's episode we're talking two albums that are very distinctly from two cities in the US that have become known for adopting their respective sounds. First up is Chicago Bound by the late, great Jimmy Rogers, the very man behind the world famous sound of Muddy Waters. Late nights at Chess Records making odd reco…

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Markle’s Netflix Flop, Presley's Bizarre TV Appearance, and Maher's Dirty Mind - "The Nerve with Maureen Callahan" 1:17:56

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Enjoy this episode of the MK Media show The Nerve with Maureen Callahan, and subscribe to Maureen's podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2o Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about …

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Dem Tea Party Moment and Why Zohran Worries Hakeem, with Tim Miller, and Why Millennials Love Taylor 1:20:52

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Emily Jashinsky begins by addressing Wednesday’s tragic shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school and why prayer is so important to Christians. Then Emily is joined by Tim Miller, Host of “The Bulwark Podcast,” to discuss the new Doug Sosnik memo put out by POLITICO Playbook on the 2026 cycle and why it’s unlikely Democrats will make major gains, i…

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Serena Williams’ weight-loss ad, Millie Bobby Brown and the twisted tale of Amanda Knox 55:17

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Serena Williams has sparked a serious debate with her sponsored content promoting an Ozempic-style weight-loss jab. We get into the pros and cons of these so-called ‘miracle drugs’ and the inevitable media-fuelled fall-out with Jameela Jamil. Also this week, we dive into the Millie Bobby Brown adoption ‘backlash’, give an update on the most divisiv…

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"Idle Labor" and "The Colour and The Shape" 1:18:40

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Today we dive into an album from a solo artist that dropped off the map nearly ten years ago. One of the first artists to ride the wave of bedroom pop when it was first blossoming, (much like the album cover) we discuss Idle Labor by Craft Spells. Piecing together what information we could we dive into the sweet indie guitar melodies dispersed all …

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The Fall of the Gatekeepers: From Schlossberg and the Kennedys, to Bravo Influencers, with Maureen Callahan 1:06:32

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Emily Jashinsky reacts to the breaking news President Trump has fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then Emily is joined by Maureen Callahan, Host of The Nerve with Maureen Callahan. The two take a deep dive into the current Kennedy family drama, how the Kennedy mystique is gone, what’s the deal with JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg, and NY Senator Chuck …

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Tulsi vs. Deep State, Dems Lose Voters, and Cracker Barrel’s Disastrous Rebrand, with Ryan Grim and Sean Davis 1:21:56

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by her Breaking Points Co-Host, Ryan Grim. The two discuss the paths that led them to being co-hosts with very different opinions and backgrounds, why journalists are losing influence, what journalism is in the age of new media, The New York Times’ reporting that the Democratic Party is hemorrhaging voters, PLUS Stephen Mi…

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Taylor Swift, the horror renaissance and another Beckham update 1:02:37

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Taylor Swift has officially entered her sexy era, announcing a new album in her first-ever podcast interview with Travis Kelce, alongside a showgirl-themed shoot that’s got everyone talking. We debrief on both! Also this week: from Weapons to 28 Years Later, we’re deep in a horror renaissance, Chris Hemsworth drops a wellness doc with an appearance…

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E12 - Amalgam Fillings, Fluoride & Oral Health Explained with Holistic Dentist Daniel Sutcliffe 52:31

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This episode was originally released under Raw Health Rebel and it’s one of the most requested conversations I’ve ever had. So many of you have been messaging me asking, “Where’s the episode about amalgam fillings and oral health?” Well, here it is. I’m joined by the brilliant Daniel Sutcliffe — a holistic and biological dentist based in London, wh…

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"Midnight Love" and "Actor-Caster" 1:19:34

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After having a very pointedly comparative episode last week we're going to take a sharp turn and discuss two albums that take us on a very different ride than most of the albums we've featured so far this year. First we discussed a very sexed up Marvin Gaye, entering the 80's with the fresh sounds that would later have a major impact on hip-hop on …

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THERAPY: ChatGPT, false memories and therapy speak 56:32

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From unqualified therapists planting false memories in vulnerable people and an obsession with labels to ‘therapy boasting’ on Hinge and the weaponisation of ‘therapy speak’, we deep-dive into the dark side of the therapy boom. Plus, what makes a good therapist, and can AI offer an accessible alternative to what has become a luxury? We hope you enj…

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Zelensky BACK at the WH, Andrew Klavan on Hollywood Secrets, Comey the Swiftie, and MSNBC’s Rebrand 1:23:13

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Andrew Klavan, host of “The Andrew Klavan Show.” They discuss the high stakes meeting between President Trump, Ukraine's Zelensky, and other EU leaders, following Trump’s historic meeting last Friday with Russia’s Putin. The conversation focuses on what happened, Trump’s flair for optics, and how the media responded to …

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Revenge of the Cis Woman, Taylor Swift's TRUE Love, Dems Go Extreme, and Jussie Smollett's Comeback 1:12:22

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Emily Jashinsky takes a look at the new democratic posture that’s emerging, and why the left is obsessed with Hasan Piker. Then she’s joined by her pals Inez Stepman, Legal analyst for Independent Women’s Forum, and Rachel Bovard, Vice President at the Conservative Partnership Institute, to discuss the Federal takeover of D.C., Taylor Swift’s big a…

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Freakier Friday, Pamela Anderson and why 'all the good men are taken' 1:11:04

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‘Heteropessimism’ is all over our feeds right now, so this week we’re asking: where are all the eligible men? Plus, our verdict on the Freaky Friday sequel (Freakier Friday), Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s rumoured romance, “recreational argument” families and the recent but inescapable rise of rage-bait, from Sydney Sweeney’s genes and the Skim…

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" L.A.M.F. The Lost '77 Mixes" and "Doc Watson" 1:45:20

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We've been very excited for this episode since we built the bracket last year. Today we're featuring two very opposite artists very deep rooted in both of their genres. The first album we discuss today is "L.A.M.F" by Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers! A fantastic album that encapsulates the sound of the 70's punk scene in New York City, Johnny…

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E11 - Ian Watson on the Highest Form of Homeopathy, Miasms & The Insights That Change Everything 1:18:35

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This episode was originally released under Raw Health Rebel — and it’s one of the most powerful, insight-packed conversations I’ve ever had. I’m joined by the brilliant Ian Watson — author of numerous highly regarded homeopathy books, founder of The Lakeland College, and a teacher in the wellbeing and personal transformation space for over 30 years…

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The TRUTH about UFOs and the Laptop From Hell, with Miranda Devine, PLUS Chris Cuomo's AOC Deepfake Fail 1:20:37

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Miranda Devine, Host of “Pod Force One,” to discuss crime in Washington, to discuss President Trump’s takeover of D.C. police, why the President doesn’t want to make life too comfortable for the media, the night she spent in one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces and how it compared to Trump’s decorating aesthetic, her new pod…

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Trump's Push for Peace, Sad Jim Acosta and Howard Stern, and Cringe Millennials, with Michael Malice 1:08:42

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Michael Malice, host of "YOUR WELCOME." The two discuss reporting that President Trump is ready to sit down with Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the war in Ukraine, the two explore the Russian psyche, and why some people may not want the war to end. The pair also tackles the Texas democrat walkout, they take a look a…

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Caroline O’Donoghue, stolen time and the problem with selling trauma 1:00:05

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This week we're diving into the pressure female authors face to turn their personal trauma into marketable content. Why is women’s fiction so often mistaken for ‘autofiction’? And why does the publishing world seem to reward pain over imagination when it comes from women? Writer (and returning guest!) Caroline O’Donoghue joins us to unpack her bril…

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"Dreamin" and "High Violet" 1:21:23

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Is the band Hockey Dad from Australia? Sure. Have we ever been there? No because that's like, really far away. We live in New York after all but that didn't stop us from covering them and their sweet sound this week. This Australian surfer duo grew up in the same neighborhood and now makes music together touring around the world. Not many bands you…

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DOJ Takes on Russiagate, with Glenn Greenwald, FCC Chair on Colbert's Exit, and Michelle O's Undignified Podcast 1:16:46

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Glenn Greenwald, Host of “System Update,” to discuss reports the DOJ is launching a grand jury investigation into Russiagate, Glenn takes a walk down memory lane to his late MSNBC appearance, plus deep thoughts about Sydney Sweeney’s jeans. Then Emily is joined Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on …

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E10 - Homeopathy in a Wellness World That’s Lost the Plot with Cristie De Los Reyes aka Homeogirl 1:06:07

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In this episode, I’m joined by US-based homeopath Cristie De Los Reyes — known to many as @homeo_girl on Instagram— for a conversation that needed to happen. We talk about the ways the wellness world is drifting into extremes: the obsession with detoxing, the cult of parasite cleanses and the subtle fear driving so much of it. Cristie shares her ta…

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The Master Blender's Path: Jesse Parker's Journey Building Doc Swinson's 1:14:27

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In our latest episode of The Distillery Nation Podcast, we dive into the remarkable transformation of Doc Swinson's Whiskey with Master Blender Jesse Parker. What makes this story particularly fascinating is how the company evolved from helping other businesses scale to becoming a premium whiskey brand themselves. Jesse's journey into master blendi…

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FBI Secrets Revealed, WaPo Hemorrhages Staff, & NYT’s Need for Fake Words, with Talcott & Klavan 1:17:25

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Semafor White House Correspondent Shelby Talcott to discuss the new reporting on FBI Director Kash Patel finding ‘burn bags’ of Trump-Russia documents in a secret room, the reality of what’s really going on inside the Trump Admin, if there’s still drama, and President Trump’s diss of Senator Josh Hawley. Then Emily is j…

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Bonnie Blue’s shocking new doc and the ‘real’ Gwyneth Paltrow 1:02:44

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Is Bonnie Blue a ‘sexual predator’ or an empowered businesswoman? That’s the question driving the controversial new Channel 4 documentary about the porn star’s sex extremism, including sleeping with 1057 men in 12 hours. We went to the doc’s press screening last week, with Bonnie herself in attendance for a post-screening Q&A, so we discuss the its…