Best HSR Podcasts (2025)

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HSR 12/18/25 Former Producer REVEALS ALL ft. Mike Harrington 1:12:23

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Fresh off a firing from Ol' Gomez, FORMER GaS Producer Mike Harrington joins Chris & Chris to recap the eventful day of his demise. The boys also get into Harringtons schemes for money in his funemployment, how the NFL season is shaping up for their guys, some sus news reporting on recent tragedies, how the Mormons are taking over the entertainment…

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#354 What Do the Updated HSR Rules Really Mean for Your Next Deal? A Conversation With Zak Goodwin 27:12

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The HSR rules got a major update in February 2025, shaking up the landscape for dealmakers. How have those updated rules played out in practice? In this episode, Zachary Goodwin of Ropes & Gray discusses with Amanda Hamilton and Puja Patel the challenges and lessons learned thus far from navigating the updated rules. With special guest: Zak Goodwin…

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#357 Is Strong Competition in GenAI a Hallucination? Discussing Economic Insights in the Industry 32:31

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GenAI is one of the fastest-growing consumer tools in history. But what have we learned about competitive dynamics in the industry? Economists Andrea Asoni and Matteo Foschi join Jaclyn Phillips and Lexi Michaud to discuss what early economic insights can help us understand about the risks and benefits posed by the growth of AI. Listen to this epis…

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Combustion, Turbo Mezger's and $50k Only Car 1:05:59

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In this episode of P-car Talk, hosts Mike Geisert and Aaron Johnson break down the latest news from Stuttgart—Porsche is keeping combustion alive alongside the upcoming EV 718. What does this mean for the future of the GT4 and a potential RS variant? The hosts dig into the implications for enthusiasts who've been holding their breath. The conversat…

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HSR 12/11/25 The Chris Chris Christmas Party Ft. Mike Suarez 1:14:11

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It’s the High Society Radio Christmas special no one invited them to. Chris Faga and Chris Stanley are back to basics — talking parties they didn’t make the list for, Sandals resorts, and the invention of the “suaslide.” The boys break down Polymarket bets on global wars, Tucker Carlson’s new Qatari adventures, and the chaos of AI teaming up with D…

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#356 Can Pay Transparency Create Antitrust Risks--or Compliance Opportunities? 27:15

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As pay transparency laws rapidly expand across U.S. jurisdictions, companies are facing complex intersections between labor law, antitrust compliance, and pay-equity analytics. Where are the high risk areas? Ye Zhang, a labor economist and director at Resolution Economics, joins Anora Wang and Alicia Downey to unpack how state law disclosure mandat…

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HSR 12/04/25 Gronk Guy Ft. Robbie Bernstein & KP Burke 1:06:38

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This week, High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley, welcome back KP Burke (fresh off baby news!) and Robbie Bernstein from Part of the Problem for a perfect blend of politics, comedy, and complete nonsense. The guys talk predictive markets, CNN’s weird love affair with Raytheon, and the Saudi GTA 6 project that might actually exist. From i…

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#355 What's the Score, Your Honor? Conversation With Judge Richard Boulware 37:13

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Every trial tells a story — but what happens when the storyteller becomes the judge? The honorable Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II speaks with Anora Wang and Jeny Maier on his remarkable journey from public defender to federal judge, lessons on persuasion, fairness, and the fine art of trial craft, and what it really means to keep score in the p…

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Are you down with OODA? | Elliot Weil 1:22:06

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In this episode, Elliot Weil, founder of OODA Motorsports, joins us to talk about his Porsche journey and how real-world track failures led to engineering breakthroughs. Elliot shares his ownership experience with a 997.2 RS, including a catastrophic engine failure that didn't just stop him—it pushed him to innovate. Rather than accepting the limit…

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HSR 11/27/25 Thanksgiving Ruined Again 1:01:29

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This week on High Society Radio Chris Faga and Chris Stanley start off wondering if they’ve become an AI podcast before Harrington crashes the show to defend his honor (and his balloon). From the Campbell’s Soup CEO’s corporate trash talk to AI parent scams, Bezos theories, and Italians being rude abroad, the boys cover everything from conspiracy t…

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HSR 11/20/25 Live From Skankfest Nola l Ryan Shaner, Lemaire Lee, Nate Marshall & Robbie Bernstein 55:19

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This week, High Society Radio is live on location at Skankfest in New Orleans! Chris Faga and Chris Stanley are joined by Ryan Shaner and Lemaire Lee to talk about Ryan's pro wrestling career, the fued he had with Lemaire, why the match didn't live up to expectations and more before Nate Marshall joins the show to discuss the new Epstein emails tha…

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#353 What's Happening in Ukraine? A Conversation With Timur Bondaryev 31:37

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Ukraine's antitrust/competition law regime remains in place despite Russia's invasion. How are the rules enforced and what changes can we expect? Timur Bondaryev, a leading Ukrainian lawyer, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss merger control and antitrust/competition law enforcement and practice in Ukraine as well as the proposed introduct…

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The State of Global M&A and Private Equity: A Conversation with Steven Rathbone, Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at Stout 29:26

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In this episode of Mayer Brown's Global Corporate M&A podcast, Jonathan Dhanawade joins Steven Rathbone, Stout's Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, to discuss what's driving the surge, the risks industry leaders need to watch, and how persistence can turn challenges into opportunities.

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1193 HP, 300 Million and 3RS Touring 1:04:42

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In this episode, we're giving thanks to our people and diving into some major Porsche news that's shaking up the community. We kick things off with the all-new electric Cayenne—dropping November 20th with numbers that'll make your jaw drop. The top-tier Turbo model pumps out 1,193 hp with nearly the same torque figure, launching 0-60 in 2.3 seconds…

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HSR 11/13/25 Why Are These Furries Gooning 1:05:20

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This week, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley crack open the seedy underbelly of the internet (and maybe the world). From North Korean kidnappers and Chinese honey pot scams to the bizarre rise of “gooner culture” and furry conventions, the boys ask: is everything online just a psyop now? Between furries, streamers, and the CIA, they find time to debate …

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#352 Is There a New Playbook for Merger Remedies? Evaluating the Current Stance of the U.S. Agencies 28:47

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Antitrust enforcers have grown increasingly skeptical of merger remedies over time, but their approach varies with each administration. Where do antitrust enforcers in the second Trump administration stand on merger remedies? Adam Di Vincenzo, an antitrust deal lawyer, joins Amanda Hamilton and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss these shifts and offers pra…

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GT4 R, Porsche Card and Cayenne EV Launch 59:27

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In this episode, we're giving thanks to our people and diving into some fresh Porsche news and builds that caught our attention. We kick things off with the Kelly Moss GT4R build that turned heads at SEMA—this rebodied GT4 Club Sport features carbon fiber everywhere, wider wheels, a titanium exhaust, and what looks like 911 headlights. Is this the …

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HSR 11/06/25 The Drone God 1:20:41

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This week, High Society Radio goes full “Gulag Digital” as Chris Faga and Chris Stanley dive into collapsing social contracts, failed politicians, and the absurd state of modern AI. From Cuomo’s alternate universe and Zohran Mamdani’s political theatrics to Dick Cheney’s final headline, the boys cover politics, tech, and conspiracy in equal measure…

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#351 How Should Intent Apply in Competition Law? A Discussion With Maya-Salomé Garnier 38:03

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The concept of intent is usually considered of little relevance to EU competition law enforcement and practice. But is that the reality and should this change? Maya-Salomé Garnier, lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, joins Matthew Hall and Alysha Pannu to discuss her book "Intent in Competition Law", which is the published version of her 2023 PhD…

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New Management, Less Money, MR and Three Turbos 56:20

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In this episode, we tackle some heavy news coming out of Stuttgart that's got the Porsche world talking. We break down Porsche's projected $1.1 billion quarterly loss—what led to this, the leadership shakeup with Michael Leithers taking over as CEO, and what a potential "sleepy era" could mean for production and the models we love. We discuss the c…

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HSR 10/30/25 Solomon l Ryan Shaner 1:07:35

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This week, High Society Radio welcomes comedian and author Ryan Shaner, in to talk about his new book “Solomon.” The crew goes off the rails immediately with MILF Hunter nostalgia, Smithsonian conspiracies, Trump demanding a moat around the White House, and theories about robot slavery and AI-generated slot machines. Between Fast & Furious rants, G…

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#350 What's the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications 28:23

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Reverse acquihires are turning traditional merger dynamics on their head, raising fresh questions for dealmakers and regulators alike. But what exactly are the antitrust and HSR implications when talent, not technology or assets, drives the transaction? Sam Weinstein, Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, joins hosts Lexi Micha…

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Sy Adler on the Birth of BART, Interregional Competition, and Real Estate Development

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Sy Adler, professor of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University, is here to talk about his 1980 manuscript, Redundancy in Public Transit - Vol III. The Political Economy of Transit in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1945-63, which documents the complicated political territory in various metros and sub-metros that led to the birth of BART…

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Shake down, Luft and Leaving WEC 1:09:05

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In this episode, we recap an incredible run of events with our community. We dive into Targa Carolina—how the 993 performed, trailering logistics, and what's next for the car. Then we discuss the unforgettable Luft gathering, from the Durham highlights and that badass IROC race car to Charles' phenomenal pre-party at a local speed shop that proved …

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HSR 10/23/25 Pegger U l Josie Marcellino & Joanna Angel 1:38:33

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This week on High Society Radio, Josie Marcellino shows up in costume and ready for chaos while Joanna Angel drops in for an unfiltered roundtable that hits every corner of the internet and then some. From Whatever Podcast drama and Andrew Wilson’s mysterious “debate course” to NYC politics, pegging etiquette, and the upcoming Exxxotica convention,…

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#349 What's the Price Tag on Privacy? Turning Data Leaks Into Dollar Figures 28:33

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Privacy litigation in the U.S. is at an all-time high owing in part to the growing body of privacy laws, particularly at the state level. But are there unique challenges associated with litigating privacy breaches? Dr. Andrew Stiver joins Jaclyn Phillips and Alysha Pannu to discuss privacy harms and how economic harm is measured for these harms. Li…

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HSR 10/16/25 Purge Center 51:07

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This week, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley bet on when the U.S. government will come back online — and whether it even matters. From shutdown conspiracies to AI porn, data centers the size of Manhattan, and Peter Thiel calling Greta Thunberg the Antichrist, the boys go deep into tech paranoia and political absurdity. They hit Chuck Schumer’s “lit pit”…

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#348 Why Some Retail Deals Get Deeper Scrutiny? An Examination of Retail Merger Review and Analysis 23:17

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In recent years, retail mergers have gotten more attention as consumers have grown more concerned with consolidation and how that impacts their pocketbooks. While antitrust enforcers scrutinize all retail mergers, not all have gotten a deeper look. How do enforcers decide which retail deals require deeper scrutiny? Emily Blackburn, Counsel at King …

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HSR 10/09/25 Protect Our Percs 3 l Zac Amico & KP Burke 1:07:09

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This week on High Society Radio, Zac Amico and KP Burke join Chris Faga and Chris Stanley for a full-throttle episode that somehow connects Barron Trump’s height, gypsy folklore, and a whippet football league. The crew unpacks Trump’s sword diplomacy, and the ethics of eating McDonald’s sober. From Tylenol Babies to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Zac’s …

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#347 Where Do We Draw the Line? The Intersection of the First Amendment and Antitrust Under the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine 32:44

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The Noerr-Pennington doctrine is rooted in the First Amendment, and exempts certain activities involving petitioning the government from the normal rules of antitrust enforcement. But where do we draw the line on what activity is and is not protected? Abraham Chang, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins Derek Jackson and Sergei Zaslavsky to discu…

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HSR 10/02/25 Keep Saudi Riyadh 57:51

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley celebrate the return of Stanningcast and immediately start plotting to get a data center—and maybe a DEA investigation. From “Birds Aren’t Real” conspiracies to pro-Israel influencers, the guys unravel internet madness, global comedy fests, and the economics of selling out for $500K. The…

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#346 Who Is Elizabeth Odette? Meet the Chair of NAAG's Multistate Antitrust Task Force 31:00

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State attorneys general are playing an increasingly important role in investigating and challenging antitrust violations that affect their constituents. In this episode, co-hosts James Hunsberger and Alicia Downey find out what the National Association of Attorneys General's Multistate Antitrust Task Force has been up to under the leadership of Tas…

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HSR 9/25/25 Join The Telegram! 1:13:46

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This week, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley go deep on parasocial relationships, Marvel movies, and why tequila might actually be a mind worm. Stanley shocks the world by enjoying a Marvel movie, the boys pay tribute to the fallen Shooter Cup, and Frankie Focus makes a surprise return to preach brain rot in moderation. From Travis Kelce controversy to …

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#345 Who Is Renata Hesse? Meet the 2025-26 Antitrust Law Section Chair 23:00

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August marks the beginning of a new ABA Antitrust Law Section year under the leadership of a new Chair. In this episode, co-hosts Anora Wang and Alicia Downey talk with Sullivan & Cromwell partner Renata Hesse, a longtime Section leader whose term as Chair began in August 2025. Our other featured guest is Renata's colleague Dan Richardson, who supp…

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Mike O, LW3 and the state of Porsche 55:12

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We are doing it live! Well it was live to sd card from inside the dealership at Porsche Clearwater. Joining us on this one was Micheal O'Donnell the GM and Larry Wood III a Porsche Ambassador. Thanks for always supporting us Porsche Clearwater!

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HSR 9/18/25 You Seen Them Panamaliens? 1:02:28

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley go commercial free(ish) while diving into The Office, Kash Patel’s meltdown, and why Jim Halpert may have secretly had no friends. The guys riff on spinners, Todd McFarlane lawsuits, and the never-ending Epstein list before spiraling into UFO hearings, Panama aliens, and hellfire missile…

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#344 What Happens When Antitrust Lawyers Form a Bar Band? Behind the Music of Side Hustle 34:25

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Antitrust lawyers by day, rock stars by night. Who are the members of Side Hustle, the Antitrust Law Section's unofficial house band? They include prominent members of the antitrust law community, with more than a century of combined experience working in government, private practice, and academia. In this episode we'll learn what has kept Side Hus…

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HSR 9/11/25 Come Back To The 80's 1:00:16

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley spiral through AI paranoia, 90s nostalgia, and bizarre theories about the male hierarchy. From Shooter McGavin cups and “secret beers” to whether Italians were the real “black guys of the 90s,” the show hits everything from MK Ultra tragedy videos to Captain America slander. Stanley and …

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#343 FTC v. DOJ: Who Wore It Better? 40:18

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Why does the U.S. have two antitrust enforcement agencies—and how do they really differ in practice? In this episode, Puja Patel and Barry Nigro are joined by Debbie Majoras, former FTC Chair and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ Antitrust Division, to explore the procedural, cultural, and strategic distinctions between the FTC an…

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2.3 Seconds, W and Project RSR 47:24

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Thank you to our amazing community and supporters! New Porsche 992.2 Turbo S Drops 🔥 The Numbers: 701 HP / 590 lb-ft of torque Hybrid powertrain with dual electric turbos Displacement actually went DOWN - 3.8L → 3.6L (everyone's missing this detail!) 0-60 matches Bugatti Chiron pace Quarter-mile: 10.3 seconds Configurators showing ~$270K starting p…

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HSR 9/04/25 The Fanosphere 1:07:13

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga and Chris Stanley go commercial-free and cover everything from mayo controversies to RedZone’s fall from grace. Stanley reveals his exact Subway order, Faga shows off a new knife, and the boys announce the return of Stanningcast. They rip into MrBeast’s NFL crossover, streamers gone wrong, and the sketchy…