Best Gleib Podcasts (2025)

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#266: Guest Baratunde: Try Breaking It 37:46

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4M ago37:46

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Cultural commentator and comedian Baratunde joins Gleib from Austin Texas to discuss the state of our society, government, AI, and those trying to break it all. Follow him @baratunde and follow @bengleib. Get tix to Gleib’s 5th anniversary Gleib Off The Top at NowhereComedy.comBy Ben Gleib

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#265: The Wrong Side of History - Pilot Episode 1:14:37

6M ago1:14:37

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In this experimental pilot episode of a potential new podcast called “The Wrong Side of History”, Gleib on the left is joined by Lee Trink on the right, an activist, Trump supporter, former president of Capitol Records, and former CEO of FaZe Clan, to discuss and debate the big issues of the day. They debate Elon Musk and all the DOGE cuts, the Ark…

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#264: Guest Sam Jay: Good Times in The World of Lies 56:12

7M ago56:12

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Acclaimed comedian and brilliant thinker Sam Jay (HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, writer Saturday Night Live) joins Gleib to share her thoughts on Why you have to accept people who don’t accept you, the world of lies, the link between extremism and having good times, partying at Gleib’s house, living in the boy/girl middle world, flowing with a trip, bei…

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#263: Audio Quality or Ideas? 19:15

7M ago19:15

19:15

Gleib is in Miami at Love Burn, which is Miami‘s Burning Man. He got back to his room at the end of the night, and while on the ground stretching, he just recorded stream of consciousness about the state of our country… into his iPhone. Just recording it for himself, not planning on it being the podcast at all. He then thought it would be interesti…

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262: Neuroscientist Dr. David Rock - Politics of the Mind, Brain Hacks & Mental Health Secrets 1:06:11

9M ago1:06:11

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Gleib welcomes Neuroscientist Dr. David Rock, author of international bestseller "Your Brain at Work", to discuss the politics of the mind, brain hacks, mental health secrets, why we are so polarized and how to overcome it, what power does to the brain, and the importance of reappraisal to better handle life's challenges. Plus Gleib covers the LA f…

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#261: LWOE 2024 Silver Linings & Vibe for ‘25 56:11

9M ago56:11

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Gleib recaps 2024, finds some silver linings, shares why Kamala lost, thoughts on Hawk Tua girl, why he’s not freaking out about the next Trump term…yet, shares his goals and things he wants to manifest for the new year, and sets the vibe for ‘25. Plus Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Drake and Kendrick, Mu Dang, Mangione and United Healthcare, South Korea b…

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#260: Good Trips Only 31:06

11M ago31:06

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Gleib covers Trump’s obsession with Arnold Palmer’s Junk. Biohacking psychedelics to get rid of bad trips. Deserted Redboxes. Sinwar eliminated. If Trump wins he’ll let Elon regulate the agencies that regulate him. Woody Allen goes to a sex app party. And a Doritos restaurant. Get a ticket to the 5th Annual Gleib Off The Top Halloweed Spectacboolar…

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#259: Mushroom Homes & Losing our Minds w/ Musical Guest HAPPIE 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

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Gleib covers the last of our brains leaving our heads, in all the ways it did the last few weeks. And is joined for some truly beautiful music performed live in studio by emerging recording artist HAPPIE. But crazy stuff like tech giants going nuclear, Trump dancing on stage for 40 minutes, Kamala's cry voice speaking style, the most UNHINGED and c…

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#258: Edging the Moon 39:41

1y ago39:41

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Gleib covers Earth's new moon. The potential end of men. Israel blowing up terrorist Hezbollah pagers. If immigrants are eating cats and dogs. The Trump Kamala debate filled with lies. If we are going to be eating more insects. The world's first 3D printed fish meat. AI clones banned in CA for actors. A three-part phone. The discovery of edging ato…

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#257: No cover up, no hot pix 48:38

1y ago48:38

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Gleib covers Trump admitting he lost and meddled with the election. Katy Perry's genius way to get dishes done. People not being allowed to wear masks in New York. Gen Z not drinking. The real difference between Kamala and Trump. The murder of 6 hostages in Gaza including an American. The rise of far right extremism in Germany. The problem with hot…

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#256: Pressure to Censor 1:03:13

1y ago1:03:13

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Gleib covers RFK endorsing Trump. Meth not being watermelon. NASA stranding people in space. Biden pressured META to censor COVID and Hunter's laptop stories. Kim Kardashian skimming and cramming. Taliban's insane new restrictions on women, World's biggest diamond. Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah, operations in the West Bank, and rescuing a…

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#255: AI Don't Know About That 58:29

1y ago58:29

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Gleib covers everything from the last week, like Trump's v weird X Space with Elon. Kim K and Jennifer Aniston are doing what with Salmon sperm? Biden speaks at DNC and isn't joking. Kamala communism? And her new economic plans. A living human computer? AI firms not wanting to be liable for major catastrophes. North Korea opening to tourists! Trump…

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#254: The world got too crazy, we back 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Gleib and the podcast are back from retirement! Welcome to a new era for the pod. And the weekly covering of EVERYTHING that happened on Earth during the last week. This episode includes a hurricane with a drug problem, a lesbian wedding, Biden's debate that changed it all, Trump getting shot in the ear, Gleib getting sort of blamed by Piers Morgan…

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#252: The GOAT without the greatness 59:48

1y ago59:48

59:48

Gleib catches us up on everything including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! Including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! His engagement! FBI raids Trump. Dad jokes. Beyonce changes her lyrics. Russia invades Ukraine. Demi Lovato is a she again. Gun reform passes. Some Kardashian BS. Infla…

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#253: Israel/Palestine Face to Face with Palestinian comedian Sammy Obeid 1:52:19

1+ y ago1:52:19

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After a long hiatus, the podcast returns for an important episode. Gleib is an Israeli American, and his in-studio guest is Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid. Since the Israel/Hamas war broke out three months ago, we've all been stuck in separate social media echo chambers. So Gleib wanted to change that and have a face to face conversation…

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198: Alamance, rock band 1:14:30

2+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Alamance is a rapidly rising Eugene-based rock and metal band. Alex, Ivan, Josh and Matt graciously let me join their practice studio in west Eugene. They are frequently releasing new singles, playing shows all around the PNW, and gaining ardent fans both locally and internationally. The discussion is on video at https://youtu.be/NbZy4ampIoM. Check…

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171 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

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On the 171st episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian Randy Valerio. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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170 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio 55:55

3y ago55:55

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On the 170th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian Randy Valerio. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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169 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio 1:03:09

3y ago1:03:09

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On the 169th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian Randy Valerio and new producer Kyle. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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168 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Jim Florentine 1:06:47

3y ago1:06:47

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On the 168th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian, host, and podcaster Jim Florentine. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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167 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Ben Gleib 1:09:12

3y ago1:09:12

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On the 167th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian, host, and presidential candidate Ben Gleib. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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166 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio 1:47:13

3y ago1:47:13

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On the 166th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian Randy Valerio. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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197: Brian Steveson (NEHS Reunion talk w/ my bestie) 1:17:36

3y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Brian Steveson makes an overdue appearance on my show, as we try and fail at keeping our focus on the delightful 10-year HS reunion we are helping to plan for our North Eugene HS class of 2012. We discuss Ted Cruz and shoestring fries (1:30), Social dynamics and how to treat people (13:34), Brian's film love & taking IB Film Studies (17:50), The Cr…

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196: Ben Gleib, stand-up comedian & Young Turks host 1:11:55

3y ago1:11:55

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Ben Gleib is among the most accomplished comedians still rising today, and his new special is a must-see! https://youtu.be/zJbQT-ZcPLw Gleib has pioneered the wildly successful virtual "Nowhere Comedy Club" during Covid, hosted 210 episodes of his Emmy-nominated game show "Idiotest" (which trended on Netflix and is now on Pluto TV), continually co-…

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195: My Partner & Her Papa: Hailey (B# Piano Studio owner) & Brian (bird nerd) 1:48:33

3y ago1:48:33

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Hailey Schug is a piano studio founder, a licensed music educator, a bartender and my romantic/life partner. Brian Schug is her father, a bird rehab expert who creates TikTok content about animals and social issues. We discuss driving privileges (0:40), religion and abortion (9:55), guns (19:02), teaching during school shootings (24:02), Hailey's B…

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165 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Joe & Ellen Greco (Nick's Parents) 58:09

3y ago58:09

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On the 165th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by producer Nick Greco's parents, Joe and Ellen. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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164 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Jeff & Nick 1:12:18

3y ago1:12:18

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On the 164th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by producer Nick Greco. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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163 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Greg Behrendt 1:03:59

3y ago1:03:59

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On the 163rd episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedian, author, and podcaster Greg Behrendt. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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194: Sammy Warm Hands, punk/rap musician & podcaster 1:34:36

3+ y ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Only my late father has impacted my creative journey more than Sam. Whether or not you've heard of Sammy Warm Hands (or his band, Dead Fucking Serious), I doubt there has been any Lane County musician more prolific AND genre-diverse in the past two decades. Gradient fans know he's taken me on tour twice, rapped on my first three projects, and engin…

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162 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Matthew Broussard & Willie Simon 1:01:59

3+ y ago1:01:59

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On the 162nd episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedians Matthew Broussard & Willie Simon. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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193: m5 vibe, musician & Treylon Day, Dayinthelife Entertainment 1:21:53

3+ y ago1:21:53

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This Juneteenth, we tap in with two giants of the local entertainment game: m5 vibe and Treylon Day. I felt lucky to get on their calendar because of the grind that keeps both of these guys busy, as they get even better at what they do. We discuss Android vs iPhone (0:54), the value of teamwork (6:44), hip-hop in the Eugene market (13:36), merch ga…

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161 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio & JJ Whitehead 1:19:31

3+ y ago1:19:31

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On the 161st episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedians Randy Valerio & JJ Whitehead. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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192: with Cruzer Urameshi, music producer 1:13:11

3+ y ago1:13:11

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Cruzer Urameshi is a talented beatmaking musician who is beloved here in the Eugene/Springfield community. Having produced thousands of beats and made an impact from Georgia to Lane County and beyond, he has accomplished a hell of a catalogue in his mid-20s. Cruzer is also a streamer and YouTuber, always aiming to support other creators. We discuss…

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160 - Jeff Dye's Friendship with Randy Valerio & Aaron Mliner 1:20:18

3+ y ago1:20:18

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On the 160th episode of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast… Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) is joined by comedians Randy Valerio & Aaron Mliner. Subscribe to the Patreon to get exclusive Jeff Dye content, including a video version of Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast! www.patreon.com/jeffdye

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TikTok star Josh Nasar - "The Impact of TikTok on Stand-up" - ep 5 48:59

3+ y ago48:59

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“The Impact of TikTok on Stand-up” Greg talks with TikTok star and stand up comedian Josh Nasar. With 3M followers and over a BILLION views, his career has taken a new turn. Here he elucidates keys to Social Media Success like: · How social media changed his life · Making “the Decision” · How much time it really takes · How many videos a day · Best…