Best False Comeback Podcasts (2025)

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George Selgin, "False Dawn: The Rise and Decline of Bitcoin" 1:04:50

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University of Georgia professor emeritus George Selgin argued that many of FDR's New Deal programs were counterproductive and impeded recovery during the Great Depression. He spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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2025 Printers Row Lit Fest: Maureen Dowd on the Culture of Celebrity in America 46:40

10d ago46:40

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This week on After Words — Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd discusses her new book, Notorious, with CNN Chief Political Analyst David Axelrod. In the book, Dowd profiles some of the most talked-about figures from Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and American culture. Their conversation was recorded at the 2025 Printers Row Lit…

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Vito Does Improv | Emotional Regulation and Elevators 20:17

3d ago20:17

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The 6-year-old wonderkid Vito returns to the podcast! He takes us through an improv history of elevators while Jim dives into bedtime routines, helping kids regulate emotions, and even a little talk about protein intake. 🎧 Listen and subscribe to Wake Up with Jim and Saab on Spotify. Join our community at jimandsaab.com! Proceeds help support child…

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Eric Trump, "Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation" 1:01:13

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Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, talked about growing up as a Trump and his family's involvement in business and politics. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Regulate Your Rage (Or Try??) 31:18

18d ago31:18

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Ever found yourself seconds away from snapping at a stranger, but managed to keep it together (barely)? In this episode, we talk about emotional regulation — what it means, why it’s hard, and how it can save your sanity in a world full of power-tripping receptionists. We also dive into the sudden changes in Panatang Makabayan, weird AI voices at Bu…

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Karen Hao on Sam Altman’s Leadership and Her Book "Empire of AI" 1:14:24

12d ago1:14:24

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Journalist Karen Hao discussed her reporting on OpenAI under the leadership of Sam Altman. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Burping from the Heart feat. Vito 16:51

19d ago16:51

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In this special episode, Jim sits down with Vito for a fun chat about everything from The Beatles to Rizal — and yes, even burping! Vito talks about his own podcast Puddy Rock, his favorite music, and morning routines. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗…

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Rocket Dreams, C. Davenport, Musk, Bezos and Space Race 57:14

19d ago57:14

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The Washington Post's Christian Davenport reported on the private companies in space flight and the rivalry between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Unconstitutional Kabagalan 33:06

24d ago33:06

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In this episode, we rant about how accountability feels impossible in the Philippines, why everything here seems designed to make life harder, and what that says about our system. We also read a Malibag about learning to lead at work — how to earn respect when your officemates don’t seem to take you seriously. Send letters via jimandsaab.com/maliba…

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Jane Goodall, "Hope For Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink" 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Jane Goodall talked about her book Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). In the book, she and her co-authors describe people and projects around the world that are rescuing species on the brink of extinction. The guest interviewer was John Nielsen. Th…

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Performative Males and Fart Etiquette 22:34

1M ago22:34

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What do you do when you accidentally let one rip in front of someone you barely know? Do you own up to it, or just pretend nothing happened? In this episode, we take a break from politics (don’t worry, we’ll be back next week!) to talk about fart etiquette, burps at the dinner table, and why “performative males” might just be the new douchebags. We…

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Trump 2024: Joe Concha on Strategy, Media, and The Greatest Comeback Ever 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Fox News contributor Joe Concha gave his take on President Donald Trump's return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute in Simi Valley, California, hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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How Gratitude Can Change Your Life 33:32

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How does practicing gratitude actually change your brain, your relationships, and even your health? In this episode, we break down the science of being thankful, why forced “thank yous” backfire, and how gratitude can coexist with grief. We also share real-life tips you can try right away—no 15-hour saunas required. Globe is celebrating 10 years of…

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The Mission: Tim Weiner on How the CIA Operates in the Modern Era 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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Tim Weiner discussed the history and evolution of the Central Intelligence Agency from the end of the Cold War through the first quarter of the 21st century. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Nakakagigil Updates sa Flood Control Scandal | #WATDASPRAK 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Billions of pesos stolen. Senate hearings that feel like circus acts. Protests on the streets. In this episode, we dive into the latest updates on the flood control scandal and why Filipinos are angrier than ever. We break down what happened in the Sep 23, 2025 Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, including Henry Alcantara’s "explosive" affidavit, the bu…

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Lee Tilghman on ‘If You Don’t Like This I Might Die’: Life Inside Influencer Culture 44:42

2M ago44:42

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Former influencer Lee Tilghman described the impact on herself of making a career on social media. Strand Books in New York City hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Let’s Fight Corruption with Congressman Chel Diokno 31:25

2M ago31:25

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In this episode, Congressman Chel Diokno joins us to break down the flood-control scandal, the integrity of the ongoing hearings, and what Filipinos should demand as the Sept 21 rally approaches. We also ask him how this case compares to past corruption scandals, what citizens can do to fight corruption. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks—e…

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Ca-Sino Ang May Sala?? 33:47

2M ago33:47

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Paano kung yung bilyones na dapat pang-flood control projects, biglang naging casino chips? In this episode, we spill the tea on the ghost projects that are being investigated in senate and congress — complete with kickbacks, fake receipts, and the so-called “BGC Boys”... We talk about: Kickbacks na parang standard operating procedure na Paano nagi…

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Gianno Caldwell, "The Day My Brother Was Murdered" — Crime, Justice, and Loss 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell's book, The Day My Brother Was Murdered, explores crime and justice in American cities through the stories of murders that occurred the night that his 18-year-old brother was killed as an innocent bystander during a drive-by shooting.. The loss of his brother inspired Gianno Caldwell to establish the Caldw…

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Heath Hardage Lee, "The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon" 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Historian Heath Hardage Lee, author of The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon, talked about the life and times of the former first lady (1969-74). She said that Pat Nixon, who was voted "Most Admired Woman in the World" in 1972, was largely mis-portrayed by the press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Contractors Gone Wild (Sprak Attack) 29:56

2M ago29:56

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What happens when flood control budget meant to protect lives ends up funding luxury bags, Paris apartments, and 40-car garages? In this episode, we dive into the outrage over nepo babies, contractors, and political clans flaunting their wealth online while ordinary Filipinos are left underwater. We talk about kickbacks, campaign donations, social …

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Kathleen deLaski, "Who Needs College Anymore?" 1:04:29

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Education Design Lab founder Kathleen deLaski examined whether the U.S. higher education system can meet the needs of future generations of students. She discusses alternatives to the four-year college degree, including educational bootcamps, skills-based learning, and apprenticeships. This event took place at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass…

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Michael Grynbaum, "Empire of the Elite" 1:04:09

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This was an inside look at the glamorous Condé Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications, and the standards they set for American culture. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Sen. Bam Aquino on Classrooms, Comebacks, and Change 1:03:47

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What does it mean to go from political loss and loneliness to making a major comeback in the Senate? Bam Aquino joins us to talk about comebacks, the current classroom gap, and why the youth vote matters. We also dive into the classroom crisis, campaigning highs and lows, and what it really means to take a leap of faith in politics. Send your own l…

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The Bride, the Best Friend, and the Baby Bump | MALIBAG 25:36

3M ago25:36

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What do you do when your bridesmaid—who’s also your childhood best friend—drops the news that she’s pregnant, with a due date the same month as your wedding? In this Malibag episode, we talk about managing wedding expectations, navigating friendship during different life stages, choosing compassion over judgment, and remembering that the wedding is…

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Isabel Allende, "My Name Is Emilia del Valle" 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

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Isabel Allende spoke about identity & resilience in her historical novel set in the 19th century against a backdrop of civil war breaking out in Chile. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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From Chaos to Calm: Back-to-School Strategies That Work 1:28:28

3M ago1:28:28

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Back-to-school season can feel like a rollercoaster — new routines, full calendars, and moments when your patience runs thin. In this special episode, Stéph & Shay share three powerful tools to help you master your state, inspire cooperation, and lead your home with calm, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to: Beat back-to-school stress usin…

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I Fell For A Breadcrumber | MALIBAG 21:20

3M ago21:20

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How do you cope with the aftermath of being led on by someone you opened yourself up to, and on top of that, someone you still work with? In this Malibag episode, we talk about accountability, breadcrumbing, power imbalance in relationships, and expressing your feelings. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exc…

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Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager & Isaac Arnsdorf, "2024" 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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This conversation was a behind-the-scenes account of the 2024 presidential election that sent Donald Trump back to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term -- only the second president other than Grover Cleveland to achieve that distinction, and after a litany of criminal and civil investigations and two assassination attempts. Learn more…

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What If We Went Back to School? 25:58

3M ago25:58

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Jim and Saab ask the big question: is it too late to go back to school? (Spoiler: it’s not.) They talk career pivots, unexpected perks of adult learning, and why it’s never too late to grow—even if you’ve got a job, kids, or both. This episode is brought to you by Mapúa’s Business and Health Sciences Programs for Working Professionals, in collabora…

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"Framed," John Grisham and Jim McCloskey 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

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Bestselling author John Grisham and co-author Jim McCloskey wrote about the challenges of exonerating a person who is wrongfully convicted. Princeton Library, Centurion, and Labyrinth Books in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Patrick McGee, "Apple in China" 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

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Financial Times San Francisco Correspondent Patrick McGee examined Apple's relationship with China and the impact of locating so many factories there. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Will Do Anything But Therapy | MALIBAG 26:29

4M ago26:29

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In this episode, we talk about how men often go to extreme lengths to avoid facing their emotions. Jim shares takeaways from the book he’s currently reading, and babasagin ni Saab ang trip niya. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. ❤️…