Best Inane Podcasts (2025)

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"We've had 2000 listeners willing to hear, the inane ramblings of two dopes on the beer!" 1:31:27

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2d ago1:31:27

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"We've had 2000 listeners willing to hear, the inane ramblings of two dopes on the beer!" 00:00:00 - 00:06:55 > Ho Ho Ho Merry Everybody... & enter the competition! 00:06:56 - 00:37:26 > Rugby: We take a look at the Munster Junior League season so far for Ennis RFC & St Senan's RFC who are both hoping to be in promotion contention from Division 2 a…

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Inanity and Authenticity 1:05:59

9d ago1:05:59

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg start out discussing karaoke and birthday parties and end up opining on the nature of authenticity in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Presumption of Innocence 46:22

1d ago46:22

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Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina asks Ben and Mike Feinberg to explain how the presumption of innocence affects large-scale anti-corruption investigations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dan Bongino: A Retrospective 1:01:47

6d ago1:01:47

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Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss Dan Bongino's departure from the FBI and what destruction he's left in his wake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cheesin' Up Christmas 46:36

6d ago46:36

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In this end of year special, Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin "unwrap" (play) some "presents" (voicenotes) from regular contributors Sir Keir Starmer, the Telegraph's Siobhan Connery, Lord Evans, General Dick Terrific of the 3rd US Airborne Tariff Division, chair man Jonathan Gullis and royal correspondent Nicola Witchell and her spiritu…

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Holly's Birthday Coup 1:01:39

7d ago1:01:39

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Wherein Holly Berkley Fletcher seizes control of the show to discuss karaoke, food, aging, and the nature of beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ukraine, Corruption, and the FBI 1:02:52

8d ago1:02:52

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Wherein Ben, Anastasiia Lapatina, and Mike Feinberg discuss the Ukrainian government's efforts to fight corruption and how the FBI is involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"I wasn't on anybody's radar... I wasn't even on my own radar to be quite honest!!" 2:10:19

9d ago2:10:19

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"I wasn't on anybody's radar... I wasn't even on my own radar to be quite honest!!" 00:00:00 - 00:10:17 > Intro.... why can't we win the lottery?!! 00:10:18 - 00:44:29 > Athletics: National 800m Champion and Clooney native Alex O'Neill joined us recently to talk about her dramatic win in Santry last August and about her career to date and plans for…

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Just Give People Money with Caitlin Tulloch 1:03:12

10d ago1:03:12

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Caitlin Tulloch of GiveDirectly, an NGO dedicated to giving cash directly to people living in poverty, to discuss the effects of cash aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Week in Denmark 1:00:44

13d ago1:00:44

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Wherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss Denmark's recent diplomatic actions, including categorizing the US as a threat and forcing the EU to freeze Russian assets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Total Victory! 48:33

14d ago48:33

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin speak to Scottish Correspondent Nicola Cromerty about Sandie Peggie's complete and total victory over NHS Fife; we hear from the man behind the Great British Railways rebrand about his fast-moving flags; and Eshaan Akbar has a Hot & Spicy Takeaway Of The Week about truth - or does he? We've also thrown in…

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Understanding Ottawa 1:02:02

14d ago1:02:02

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Wherein Ben and Eve Gaumond talk dissertation writing, slum-lording, and Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Quincy Adams with Lindsay Chervinsky 1:01:17

15d ago1:01:17

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome historian Lindsay Chervinsky to discuss her current research on John Quincy Adams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dystopian Unsubtlety 1:00:40

16d ago1:00:40

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg discuss why dystopian fiction does not match our dystopian reality. Jonathan Rauch joins in to talk about sex scandals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Really buzzing that they're showing the rest of the country that there’s talent in Clare' 2:04:44

18d ago2:04:44

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0:00 - 9:31 - Intro 9:31 - 47:48 - Ireland Womens Rugby Captain and Clare native Edel McMahon reflects on the World Cup and her recovery from surgery. 47:48 - 1.05:08 - Inagh-Kilnamona secure a first Under 21A Hurling title in seven years completing a weekend double with their Under 16's. Lissycasey claimed the Under 16A football while Whitegate al…

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The Drunk Raccoon Episode 58:39

17d ago58:39

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher mock an alcoholic raccoon. They also discuss conservation in Kenya and corruption in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Corruption and Interruption 58:15

20d ago58:15

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Wherein Ben and Anastasiia Lapatina discuss Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's long-time chief of staff who was recently fired for corruption. Ava interrupts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Time For Questions - October 2025 38:53

21d ago38:53

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There's no regular show this week, so here's the Time For Questions we made for our Patreons a few weeks ago, where Harriet, Producer Martin and Eshaan Akbar we answer our Patreons' questions: What would you like to apologise for saying at school? Which British politicians could rizz up Donald Trump? Is Die Hard a "Christmas movie"? ...and more! To…

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Italian Populism with Francesco Galietti 57:01

21d ago57:01

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Wherein Ben and Alicia Wanless welcome Francesco Galietti, an Italian political analyst, to discuss how the election of a right-wing populist has and has not changed Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Coup Yourself 55:42

23d ago55:42

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and the Greek Chorus discuss holiday inanities, innovative coup strategies, and why exactly Trump is fixated on Venezuela. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"All's fair in love & war... but not in the Munster Club Championship!" 2:09:45

23d ago2:09:45

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"All's fair in love & war... but not in the Munster Club Championship!" 00:00:00 - 00:08:11 > Intro... It's Toy Show week, so lets play! 00:08:12 - 00:46:52 > Hurling: Joe Cahill & Derek Dormer join us to look back on the weekend's Munster club action and a tough couple of days for Clare sides Éire Óg & O'Callaghan's Mills 00:46:53 - 01:20:04 > Rug…

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Yeah, That's a War Crime with Jack Goldsmith 1:00:03

24d ago1:00:03

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Wherein someone in the US military ordered a strike on shipwreck survivors adrift at sea, and Ben has Jack Goldsmith on the show to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Black Friday Revelations 1:02:18

27d ago1:02:18

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Wherein Ben and the Greek Chorus discuss Taiwan, Venezuela, and Ben's battle with the Facebook ad algorithm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Communismsplaining Rachel Reeves 36:53

28d ago36:53

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin speak to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about the similarities between this week's budget and the Communist Manifesto; Producer Martin goes undercover to expose two members of the House Of Lords who are willing to lobby - and more - for cash; Eshaan Akbar asks if Marjorie Taylor Green... is Woke? Thanks to Jon …

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A Wandering Conversation 1:03:54

29d ago1:03:54

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Wherein Ben and the Greek Chorus meander from topic to topic, covering journalism awards, Canadian border control, the Jewish community of Finland, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Antisemitism in the Wild 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Anastasiia Lapatina discuss dismissed indictments, incoherent ceasefire negotiations, and what antisemitism looks like in the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Don't ever say that in either club or it's an ambulance you'll need" 1:52:41

1M ago1:52:41

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0:00 - 2:51 - Intro. 2:51 - 19:53 - Munster Senior Club Hurling Final Preview with Oisin Langan - Éire Óg v Ballygunner. 19:53 - 32:09 - Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Final Preview with Enda Treacy. 32:09 - 1.06:49 - Gaelic Football weekend review with Kieran Madigan including St. Finbarr's v Éire Óg, Corofin v An Ghaeltacht & Ennistymon's Unde…

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Frog Shirt TV with Dr. Kerry Kriger 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder of Save The Frogs and creator of the Million Frog March, to discuss frogs, democracy, and frog-based democratic intervention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Next Civil War with Stephen Marche 1:07:04

1M ago1:07:04

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Wherein Ben and Alicia Wanless welcome journalist and novelist Stephen Marche to discuss his book The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shabana Mahmood's Crystal Maze 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin speak to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood about her controversial new policies for asylum seekers; Larry Summers joins us to explain why he was asking Jeffrey Epstein for dating advice; and if music be the food of love, Eshaan Akbar has a Hot & Spicy Takeaway Of The Week about how it can also be the snack o…

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Defining Virtue 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Carol Tsang discuss when and how religious and non-religious communities in the US came to disagree about how to define political virtue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Day in the Life 59:14

1M ago59:14

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Wherein Ben is filming a Day in the Life video, slowly morphing into Lindsay Halligan, and mentioned in the Epstein files. The Greek Chorus is along for the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Machine Wisdom 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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Wherein Ben and Eve Gaumond discuss how we define intelligence when we talk about AI, and whether that definition ought to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're all hoping that Corofin's Troy Parrott will be back on Sunday 1:48:41

1M ago1:48:41

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0.00 - 2:13 - Intro 2.13 - 30:33 - Éire Óg and O'Callaghan's Mills qualify for Munster Club Hurling Finals. 30:33 - 43:56 - Clooney-Quin big for Munster Junior Club Camogie glory v Patrickswell in Cusack Park on Sunday. 43:56 - 1.17:50 - Éire Óg's double Munster hopes will be tested by the Barr's; Corofin brush up on their gaeilge while the U21 Cha…

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Frog March Debrief 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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Wherein it turns out that the Frog March was actually about frogs. We also discuss Kenyan forced labor and the Biblical conception of foolishness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MAGA Gossip Hour 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

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Wherein Ben and Anna Bower discuss the hottest MAGA gossip, involving Kash Patel, Mossad, and country music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bluey In The Ducking Stool 38:25

1M ago38:25

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin speak to BBC Wokefinder General Robbie Gibb, who explains how he's de-woking the corporation; meanwhile, former BBC journalist Helen Helen tells us how she was forced out of her job for holding perfectly legal beliefs about who should and shouldn't get her coffee; and Eshaan Akbar has a Hot & Spicy Takeaw…

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Is It My Fault? with Ben Wizner 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

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Wherein Ben welcomes Ben Wizner of the ACLU to talk about how their previous disagreements about presidential authority look in light of Trump's attacks on Venezuelan boats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Comey and Brahms 56:30

1M ago56:30

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Wherein Ben takes questions from the Greek Chorus about the Comey prosecution and talks Brahms with Richard Wattenbarger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"It was like Mardi Gras down there!....It was like mass at Christmas!" 1:40:28

2M ago1:40:28

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"It was like Mardi Gras down there!....It was like mass at Christmas!" 00:00:00 - 00:09:16 > Intro ... The new Ennis Plaza has opened & it's certainly got the novelty factor! 00:09:17 - 00:34:36 > Hurling: Tipperary journalist Enda Treacy joins us to look at the upcoming Munster club fixture for Éire Óg against Loughmore Castleiney and we look at O…

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Frog March 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher plan their attendance at an upcoming frog-based protest and discuss January 6th pardons, SNAP benefits, and theater equipment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duolingo Grievances 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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Wherein various Greek Chorus members discuss why we're all mad at the language learning app Duolingo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Embracing The Cringe 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Wherein Ben and Katherine Pompilio have made a new video to celebrate the arrival of a new projector, and Marichka Hlyten comes on the show to discuss social media outreach strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charisma and Socialism 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Anastasiia Lapatina discuss Democrats' election victories, the role of charisma in politics, and how socialism fits into the coalition of democratic forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonfire Of Inanity 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin present an Bonfire Night Special edition of NonCensored - the annual celebration of the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot. We speak to Yorkshire's very own failed terrorist Guy Fawkes, who talks about why he tried to blow up Parliament and how he views his legacy, and William Wade, the Lieutenant of the Tower…

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Writing on Religion 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss how Holly's book is being received by journalists and academia and the importance of critical writing on religious communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"I'm good at badminton & I'm also bald, so maybe that's of interest!" 2:17:42

2M ago2:17:42

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"I'm good at badminton & I'm also bald, so maybe that's of interest!" 00:00:00 - 00:03:19 > Intro...The Mills are motoring in Munster! 00:03:20 - 00:20:20 > Hurling: After a brief chat around O'Callaghan's Mills win over Abbeydorney at the weekend Waterford sports journalist Gavin Whelan joins us to look at the Banner's narrow defeat in the Munster…

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Africa News Roundup 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss various news out of Africa, including Trump's threat to invade Nigeria, electoral repression in Tanzania, and the ongoing war in Sudan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Horror Potpourri 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Wherein Alicia Wanless, Mike Feinberg, and Charlie Crain discuss horror from Lovecraft to the modern day, and Ben reveals how he accidentally traumatized neighborhood children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All The Rage: The Anger Special 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin present an "anger special", as they speak to NonCensored's very own social media editor Benjamin Closetabs about how and why he makes the clips you see on TikTok and Instagram; The Telegraph's Northern Correspondent Siobhan Connery returns to the show, live from X: The Everything App, to update us on the …