Best Doug Wagner Podcasts (2025)

Happy Halloween from your friends at Films in Black and White! We are spending this end to spooky season by watching 1997 Classic I Know What You Did Last Summer. But first, Marcus challenges us on when to start celebrating/thinking about the next holiday. We play our weekly game of Catch that Quotable. Doug gives us a fun What's the Connection. Br…

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Right-Wing Radicalization in a Fractured America with Beth Macy 49:45

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We’ve seen a growing political and ideological divide between urban and rural populations in America. What has happened in Urbana, Ohio is a case study in how politics can shake a town to its core. Beth Macy is the author of “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America.” She joins WITHpod to discuss how Urbana has changed from th…

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Genesis 1:1-3 | Pastor Dale Stinson 59:27

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Aliens Bracket and Start Wars aka "NYE 2007" 1:45:15

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The trio is back and better than ever. Doug returns from his tour of the South Pacific for another fantastic episode of Films in Black and White. He gives us a run down of his travels, as well as the movie directors he took down a peg. We also play a great game of Catch that Quotable. Then Marcus leads us through a bracket of the movie aliens the e…

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‘Life After Cars’ with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon 1:05:21

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Cars play such a big part in contemporary life. But why? And to what effect? Our guests this week point out that it's an incredible moment to rethink our relationship to cars. Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon are the co-hosts of the “War on Cars” podcast and the authors, along with Aaron Naparstek, of “Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyra…

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Genesis 1:1 | Pastor Dale Stinson 52:09

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Preview of “The Blueprint” Season 2 6:51

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Jen Psaki is on a mission to show us how the Democratic party can use this political moment to fight and win again. On Season 2 of her podcast, “The Blueprint,” she interviews the people reshaping the party, starting with Texas Congressman Greg Casar, Chair of the Progressive Caucus. The first two episodes of “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” are avai…

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Tron, MCU Showdown, and Peacemaker Review aka "Respectfully" 1:40:09

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volume 2 of Bry Guy & Marc Man! This week Bryan and Marcus catch up from the weekend then dive into the show! We cover the failure of Tron Ares, take on a MCU Showdown, and review James Gunns Peacemaker season 2!

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The Militarization of American Cities Under Trump with Mary McCord 58:45

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On October 8, 2025, President Trump deployed the Texas National Guard to the Chicago area – marking yet another instance of military force being used domestically under his leadership. This follows earlier deployments of federal troops to states like California and Oregon. These actions point to a deeply troubling pattern: the use of U.S. military …

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Elio Review aka " Bry Guy & Marc Man" 1:44:59

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How Autism Became Political with Richard Grinker 55:17

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In the Trump-era, and within the public health narrative shaped by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a debunked but persistent myth has taken hold: that infant vaccinations cause autism. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving this claim, the narrative remains central to anti-vaccine rhetoric. Professor Richard Grinker, a cultural anthropologist a…

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2 John | Pastor Dale Stinson 59:32

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Movie Tarrifs, EA Announcement and Scream aka "Roll for Accent 1:41:48

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Happy Spook Season Y'all! Don't be scared Marcus will be back next week, while this is a Doug and Bryan only episode. This week we are kicking off all things Halloween-y with a review of the 1996 classic Scream! But first, we play a lovely game of Catch that Quotable. Bryan gives us a guide through the announcement from EA Entertainment about its n…

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The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America with Trymaine Lee 57:19

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A few years ago, MSNBC contributor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee, though healthy and only 38, nearly died of a heart attack. That experience forced him to confront the multitude of factors that almost killed him. In his new book, “A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America,” he discusses the weig…

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1 John 5:13-21 | Pastor Dale Stinson 1:02:22

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The Mandolorian and Grogu, Fall Tropes, and Jimmy Kimmel aka "Chapek Me" 1:47:02

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Happy Fall from your favorite movie podcast! This week we are chatting about a little bit of everything! But first, we play our favorite game of Catch that Quotable before Doug leads us in a round of What's the Connection. We break down the Jimmy Kimmel news, as well as live react to the new Mandolorian trailer. Finally, Bryan leads us in a bracket…

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The Electricity Crisis with Costa Samaras 56:13

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The rise of AI and the development of more data centers continues to increase the need for more electricity. The electrical grid in the United States is subject to more demands than ever before. At the same time, electricity costs are not decreasing. Climate, energy and emerging tech expert Costa Samaras points out that all of this is rapidly leadi…

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1 John 5:6-12 | Pastor Dale Stinson 56:30

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DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Samantha Béart (August 2025) 10:55

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DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Samantha Béart (August 2025)This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed…

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DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Catieosaurus (August 2025) 20:12

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DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Catieosaurus (August 2025)This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed a…

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Burger Battle, Summer Box Office, and Vertical Dramas aka "Animal Style" 1:48:53

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"The FiBW algorithm is on multiple FBI lists." - Chris Scholtens This week on the pod we are recapping what we have been getting into this last week. Doug provides his super scientific burger comparison. Then we play our favorite games of Catch that Quotable and What's the Connection. Then Bryan gives us a rundown of what happened this summer at th…

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Episode 109: Ep. 109: GAM vs. the FF 22:46

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Adam and Doug Battle the FF! The Grown Ass Men are BACK to crack open Marvel and DC’s flagship creations—Superman and the Fantastic Four! Could we stay away from those tentpole movies? We could not. We compare and contrast the two summer flicks, we wonder why you’d wanna minimize the FF’s powers, we expose the A.I. clown-shoe in Superman, we remind…

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"Tomorrow Is Yesterday" with Robert Malley and Hussein Agha 57:42

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On September 9, 2025, Israel Defense Forces struck inside Doha targeting members of the Hamas negotiating team. With the Israeli government appearing to reject any ceasefire despite the remaining hostages in Gaza, urgent questions emerge about the future of millions of Palestinians. Amid the crisis, a new book offers some clarity and context: "Tomo…

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The Christian Response to Evil | Pastor Dale Stinson 54:37

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WWE, Xbox vs. PS5, & Tulsa Kings aka "Daddy Bryan" 1:21:38

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The Sheriff is away so the boys will play! Doug & Marcus catch up in the midst of a busy work week. The guys play Catch that Quotable, Doug leads us in another amazing game of "What's the Connection?", We talk Justin Bieber's album, WWE, Xbox One vs. PS5, try to find out who the hell the Tulsa King is & more! Follow Us on Social Media: https://link…

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From Oyster Farming to Running for Senate with Graham Platner 50:55

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Campaigns for the 2026 midterm elections are officially kicking off and candidates are starting to roll out their intro bios and platforms. One ad in particular, went viral online. It featured Graham Platner, a marine and army veteran and oyster farmer. He’s running for U.S. Senate in Maine to unseat five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins. He j…

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1 John 5:1-5 | Pastor Dale Stinson 53:57

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Zoe Thorogood (August 2025) 8:15

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Zoe Thorogood (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist/creator Zoe Thorogood.…

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Jim Zub (August 2025) 14:32

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Jim Zub (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar writer Jim Zub.By Englishman In San Diego

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Becky Cloonan (August 2025) 14:28

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Becky Cloonan (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar artist Becky Cloonan.…

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Cory Smith (August 2025) 9:19

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Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Cory Smith (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist Cory Smith.By Englishman In San Diego

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Fall Movie Preview, Doomsday, and Nic Cage aka "Finger that Guy" 1:48:05

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We are back from our brief hiatus, everyone and it feels so good. On the episode, we catch up on all the things we have been doing over the past two weeks. We provide an update on improvements coming to the Patreon. We play Catch That Quotable, as well a game of What's the Connection? Doug gives a preview of the movies we can still expect this year…

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Protests, Political Violence and Its Alternatives with Erica Chenoweth 57:59

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We are resharing this episode, which originally published on May 6th, 2025. You’ve probably seen footage or photos of people protesting the Trump regime. Some data suggests that the volume of protestors is higher than in Trump’s first term. But at the same time, you might be wondering if we’re seeing enough civil resistance to preserve American dem…

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1 John 4:13-21 | Pastor Dale Stinson 54:23

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'Here Comes The Sun' with Bill McKibben 54:17

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Amid all of the political turmoil and global crises, one source of hope stands out: our ability to power modern life with zero emissions. Scientists warn that to limit global warming, emissions need to be cut significantly in the coming years to reach net-zero by mid-century. Bill McKibben, founder of climate justice organization 350.org and Third …

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1 John 4:7-12 | Shaun Balding 33:08

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Games, Power Rangers, and a "Reboot" aka " Spicy Mayo" 1:35:40

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This week on the pod, we are spending sometime vibing together while catching up on the latest movie news. Most importantly though, Bryan is back. We catch up with Bryan on what he has been doing. We play a little game called Catch that Quotable. Doug leads us through "What's the Connection" which gets us into a Critters rabbit hole. Bryan breaks d…

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Unpacking the US-China Trade War with Bill Bishop 57:29

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When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all Chinese imports, China retaliated back with tariffs of its own. Since February 2025, the US and China have engaged in a renewed trade war – and to this day, no agreement is in sight. Bill Bishop, a China expert and former media executive with more than a decade experience living and working in …

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1 John 4:1-6 | Pastor Dale Stinson 1:02:07

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Anime, WWE, and the NFL aka "Anime Bait and Switch" 1:25:50

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This week on the pod we are completely sheriff free, which means there is a bit more chaos than normal. But first, Marcus and Doug play a game of Catch that Quotable. Then Doug introduces a new game called "What's the Connect?" Marcus then leads us through his anime fixations, before Doug promptly makes Marcus angry about the latest WWE and NFL ann…

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Baltimore's Violent Crime Perception vs. Reality with Mayor Scott 51:10

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This week, President Trump called Baltimore “so far gone” amid the deployment of the National Guard in DC. In reality, Baltimore has seen record low rates of violent crime the past few years. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins WITHpod to talk about the perception versus reality for crime stats in in Baltimore, the city’s Comprehensive Violence Pre…

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1 John 3:19-24 | Pastor Dale Stinson 57:07

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A Relaxed Night with FiBW aka "Rat Casino" 1:46:06

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We are back with just a fun average episode y'all. This week, Bryan and Doug clear the runway for Marcus to get some rants off. BUT FIRST, we play a game of Catch that Quotable. Doug gives us some rundowns of the comics he has read recently. Marcus talks about how Tom Holland has it all, as well as the need for more physical media. Finally, Bryan h…

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'Not My Type' with E. Jean Carroll 50:51

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Author and journalist E. Jean Carroll successfully sued Donald Trump in two civil suits, one for sexual abuse and another for defamation. The two suits resulted in a total of $88.3 million in damages awarded to Carroll, both of which are under appeal. She has written five books including her latest, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President." She joi…

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1 John 3:11-18 | Sam Reierson 56:02

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SDCC 2025: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly, THE LAST STARSHIP (San Diego Comic-Con 2025) 9:58

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While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, our own Senior Editor, Dan Berry, had a chance to sit down with co-writers of IDW's upcoming Star Trek: The Last Starship Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly.By Englishman In San Diego

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Review aka "That's a Stretching" 2:06:55

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The latest installment in the MCU Saga is here, and we are gonna talk all about it, that's if Doug's internet doesn't ruin everything first. We watched "Fantastic Four: First Steps" starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, and Paul Walter Hauser, so we are ready to give you our FULL SPOILER…

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The United States' Standing in the Global Economy with Aya Ibrahim 56:07

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The state of the U.S. economy will come into full view this week as a wave of crucial economic data is set for release, including the jobs report, inflation, consumer confidence and corporate earnings. Where is the U.S. in terms of the global economic order? And how did we get to this point? Aya Ibrahim served as senior advisor on the Secretary of …