Best FIRESIGN Podcasts (2025)

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Freedom of Speechlessness 34:48

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23d ago34:48

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Episode 4.02 ("Freedom of Speechlessness"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold. (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa finds a new job at a mysterious corporation that gets her out of her Trump-induced funk. Contestants in a new game show match wits with FBI Director Kash Patel. A much-maligned virtual c…

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Look What You Made Us Do! 46:40

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Episode 4.01 ("Look What You Made Us Do!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold. (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa, Jay and Jake have escaped to Blue Syracuse (within skedaddling range of the Canadian border) with an involuntary stowaway; the Pod takes a turn towards the political and the impolite; n…

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Previously on Nuts! 1:06:35

6M ago1:06:35

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Special Nuts Bonus Episode ("Previously on Nuts") Season 4 will be dropping soon! It will contain the Series finale of Nuts sketches based loosely on Peanuts characters with a dash of Netflix's Dark. Realizing that we've stretched the story out for more than two years, Dale decided he would present all seven previous episodes. Enjoy! Sketches writt…

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Author Nikki Nash 46:54

6M ago46:54

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Nikki Nash is no ordinary Valley Girl. Growing up in the 1960s, her unconventional musician father and politically radical mother would throw weekend-long and wild parties. The Black Panthers hung out at her home, and the FBI was watching. At age 14, Nikki fixated on Warren Beatty, determined to win his heart. And she did! Nikki went on to pursue a…

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Get Ready for No Kings Day! 11:05

7M ago11:05

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While Trump spends millions on a military parade for himself and directs cruel kidnappings on the streets across Los Angeles and across the country, Americans are getting ready to exercise their civil rights and duty to defend this attack on democracy. Thousands of peaceful protests are planned across the world on Saturday, June 14, for "No Kings D…

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Veteran Actor Kurtwood Smith 47:10

7M ago47:10

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Phil and Ted welcome veteran actor Kurtwood Smith, perhaps best known as the stern father, Red Forman, on "That '70s Show." From his dramatic turn as Neil Perry's strict father in Dead Poets Society to his iconic villainous role as Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop, Smith seamlessly transitions between drama and comedy. Kurtwood talks about his favorit…

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We Are Sooo Back! 52:56

7M ago52:56

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Joint Podcast Bonus Episode ("We Are Sooo Back!")! Lyssa and Dale have an exciting announcement about a new episode, and catch listeners up on what we've been up to since our last episode.By Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold

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'Drop Dead City' and Music Producer Bob Wayne 46:23

7M ago46:23

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Today's show begins with the filmmakers behind "Drop Dead City," a new documentary about the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis. Eight million people in a crumbling city were brought to the edge of bankruptcy and social chaos by a perfect storm of greed, incompetence, ambitious social policy, and poor governance. The striking parallels with current A…

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Peter Bergman - Birth of The Firesign Theatre 51:16

8M ago51:16

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The Sexy Boomer Show celebrates the birth of The Firesign Theatre Comedy Group, with clips of their live radio performances in the 1960s—1970s. Radio Free Oz began as a free-form radio show hosted by Paul Robbins and Peter Bergman on the Los Angeles station KPFK in July 1966. Bergman invited three friends, Phil Austin, the show's producer; David Os…

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White House Senior Advisor and Democracy Expert Justin Levitt 41:28

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With the Trump administration defying U.S. Supreme Court orders, the United States faces a constitutional crisis unlike any in the Republic's history. Will democracy prevail? The courts don't have physical enforcement capabilities, or do they? Professor Justin Levitt, a nationally recognized scholar of constitutional law and the law of democracy, w…

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Astral traveler and guardianship abuse victim Shelley Thomson 50:06

8M ago50:06

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Imagine getting a knock on your door, being taken away to a locked facility, then declared incompetent by a judge, and having a stranger allowed to take over your affairs and sell your homes and possessions. It's a for-profit healthcare scandal known as guardianship abuse, and it's happening to seniors across the country. You'll hear a never-before…

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Music business veteran and journalist Danny Goldberg 45:54

10M ago45:54

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Danny Goldberg has spent a lifetime in the music business as a personal manager, record company president, PR man, and journalist. He's worked with many artists, from Led Zeppelin to presently with Steve Earle. His latest book is Bloody Crossroads 2020: Art, Entertainment, and Resistance to Trump. Previous books include Serving The Servant: Remembe…

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Trump protest leader Hunter Dunn 42:09

10M ago42:09

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Public outrage is exploding over the radical Musk/Trump Administration, and the emerging "FiftyFifty.One" movement is leading nationwide public protests. "50501" is a group of grassroots organizers aiming to "uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach, and fight for a government that serves the people, not the powerful." Hunter Dunn is 505…

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Vive la résistance! 37:22

11M ago37:22

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With a constitutional crisis in Washington, D.C., there are legal ways to protest. We talk to two veterans of the successful 1960s anti-war movement about how to resist today's extremist political environment effectively. Author/activist Judy Gumbo was one of the original Yippies (Youth International Party) with Abbie Hoffmann and Jerry Rubin. Her …

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Involuntary Celibacy: Is the Egg Salad to Blame? 5:04

11M ago5:04

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Hard-hitting journalism at its hard-hittingest!By John Mendelsohn

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Gumshoes Have Erotic Needs Too, You Know 3:51

11M ago3:51

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A private detective is thwarted in his attempt to add to his client roster a dame whose legs are 100 meters long.By John Mendelsohn

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One of Western Hero Ty Quando's Advemtures 3:42

11M ago3:42

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The heteronormative cis male Western hero encounters some rambunctious punks at a Denny's, and teaches them an important life lesson!By John Mendelsohn

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Air Travel 4:12

11M ago4:12

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By John Mendelsohn

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L.A. Fires Part Two- A Survivor's Loss and Next Steps 38:59

11M ago38:59

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Nina Knierim and her family lost their house in the Pacific Palisades fire. Their life has been wholly up-ended, and sadly, the nightmare is not ending soon. Nina shares her family's story, from the moment they saw the fire racing toward them and how they are struggling to put their lives back together in Los Angeles' challenging housing environmen…

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L.A. Fires Part One- The Future is Now 47:09

11M ago47:09

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Special wildfire coverage with Dr. Peter Kalmas, a climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, located near the monstrous Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena. Dr. Kalmus lived in Altadena and moved away two years ago because he saw what was coming. Bryan Thompson has decades of wildfire fighting experience, including in Southern California. He …

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Space Commander Wack: Our Big Christmas Spectacular 4:45

1y ago4:45

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It's time for the Space Commander Wack Christmas Spectacular! Meanwhile, the Earth has been invaded by the evil sadistic rotten Disaster People!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Bob's Holiday Office Party! 34:04

1y ago34:04

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Phil and Ted are celebrating the party of the season, "Bob's Holiday Office Party!" The cult favorite, now in its 27th year on stage and playing at LA's Odyssey Theater, is a hilarious take on a small-town insurance office holiday party for its high-risk clients. Endless booze results in a bawdy holiday farce not quite ready for the Hallmark Channe…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4H 2:45

1y ago2:45

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had been captured by the terrible Squeeze People of the planet Whipple!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Producer, comedian, and singer-songwriter Tracy Newman. 34:02

1y ago34:02

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Phil and Ted welcome writer, director, producer, comedian, and singer-songwriter Tracy Newman. Tracy talks about the current state of TV for writers and producers. Her Emmy and Peabody award-winning television writing credits include Cheers, The Nanny, The Drew Carey Show, and Ellen. In 2001, Newman and her creative partner Jonathan Stark later cre…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4G 3:25

1y ago3:25

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We join our heroes in the Warehouse of Semi-Solitude...By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Talking Turkey about America 39:19

1y ago39:19

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Phil and Ted host Thanksgiving with table guests Lakota Tribe Head Man and Traditional Medicine Man David Swallow, Jr., and prominent Washington, D.C., labor rights attorney Adele Abrams. Join us for blessings and a fun yet sobering look at the immediate future of the United States from two very telling perspectives.…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4F 2:35

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had been placed in command of an army of Time Creatures!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Photographer and Musician Rob Lewine 42:02

1y ago42:02

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What makes a good photographer, and how can one stay relevant in the age of selfies? Accomplished Hollywood photographer and musician Rob Lewine has photographed Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winners. His work has been featured in many prominent publications, including NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD, NEWSWEEK, ROLLING STONE, TIME, TOWN &, THE LOS ANGELES …

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4E 3:00

1y ago3:00

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had been crawnogged and gleened!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Magician and comedic actor John Carney 45:59

1y ago45:59

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Magician and comedic actor John Carney is among the finest sleight-of-hand performers in the world. Hollywood's prestigious Magic Castle has awarded John more than any magician in their history. John talks about the psychology of magic, the art of the misdirect, and how it was applied to this year's election. John shares funny impressions and tells…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4D 3:15

1y ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had tumbled through a cerebral vortex!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4C 3:00

1y ago3:00

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had fallen into a deep hole on the planet Symbolic-9!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Actor Ron Perlman 42:46

1y ago42:46

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The Sexy Boomer Show welcomes actor and activist Ron Perlman, and guest co-host, actor M.C. Gainey. Ron Perlman enjoys an illustrious career and a large fan following for his leading role in the TV series, "Sons of Anarchy" and his starring roles in the motion pictures, "Hell Boy," "Beauty and the Beast," and many others. Ron has a lot to say about…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4B 3:05

1y ago3:05

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog were engaged in a battle to the death with Mordor Kane!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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The Groundlings Improv Comedian Phyllis Katz 36:31

1y ago36:31

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Can performing improv help the smartphone generation enhance their in-person social skills? Actress and comedian Phyllis Katz believes so, as a long-time member of The Groundlings improv comedy group, and a founder of The Groundlings School. She tells some great stories about The Groundlings legacy as a launch pad to stardom for many of its perform…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 4A 3:05

1y ago3:05

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog had crashed on the musical planet Rialto!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Film Producer and Editor Keith Robinson 43:12

1y ago43:12

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Get ready for some funny stories about hanging out with James Brown, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, and the original cast of Saturday Night Live! Phil and Ted welcome Keith Robinson, a film editor and tech wizard responsible for the Oscar-winning documentary When We Were Kings. Keith edited the film shorts for the first five years of Saturday Night…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3Z 3:25

1y ago3:25

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack, Stupid Larry, and Glorf the Dead Martian Dog were doing one thing or other and then something else happened and now they're where they are now!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3Y 3:00

1y ago3:00

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had been captured by the evil Evil people of the planet Evil!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Journalist and Musician Michael Simmons 33:30

1y ago33:30

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Phil and Ted speak with Michael Simmons about popular culture in the 1960s compared with today, and his time at the legendary comedy magazine, The National Lampoon. Michael edited the National Lampoon Magazine in the '80s where he wrote the popular column "Drinking Tips And Other War Stories." Michael won a Los Angeles Press Club Award for investig…