Best Jason Mann Podcasts (2025)

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Love, Freddie: Behind the Mask of Freddie Mercury 32:31

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Lesley-Ann Jones talks about her new book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love. Far from a conventional biography, the book is drawn from Freddie Mercury’s private notebooks and the perspective of his newly discovered daughter, revealing a side of the Queen frontman the world has never seen. Lesley-Ann shares stories of Freddie’s c…

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The Best College QBs With Todd McShay. Plus, the Irresistible Jags, the Resistible Steelers, and NFL Week 4 Picks With Joe House 1:56:16

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to catch up on college football QBs before discussing the NFL “Cut the s***” QBs and Drake Maye (3:33). Then, House joins Bill to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week and close with a Ryder Cup discussion (01:02:46). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat a…

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Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler 1:27:21

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A.I. slop is competing for space all across the web, and it’s starting to edge out actual human creators. The internet, once rife with possibility, is rapidly turning into a depressing wasteland of mind numbing garbage. Despite the massive volume of brain-waste being sludged out every day, there are still some brilliant human minds trying to turn t…

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Sober Dad Crew Episode 78: Thomas Day 1:00:02

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My guest this episode is Thomas Day. He's a chef, a sober dad, and the chief of operations of Gay and Sober. In our conversation, Thomas shares his journey as a chef, sober dad, and leader in the LGBTQIA+ community. He discusses his unique path to fatherhood through foster care, the challenges of sobriety in the restaurant industry, and his commitm…

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A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan 1:58:55

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season (7:19). Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season (01:12:11). Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what’s going on in Vegas (01:26:05).…

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Justin Currie – Del Amitri 33:53

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As Del Amitri’s frontman, Justin Currie steered a band that slipped between categories: too sharp to be lumped in with soft rock, too direct to be claimed by the indie underground. From the wry social commentary of Nothing Ever Happens to the breezy pop of Roll to Me, their songs remain lodged in the public imagination, even as the group resisted e…

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ONE HOT TAKE: HIGHEST 2 LOWEST w/ Travis Woods 23:25

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This is our new NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Travis Woods (Host of INCREMENT VICE) Travis Woods is a Contributing Editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room, as well as a writer for The New Beverly Cinema and Cinephilia & Beyond. H…

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Are the Chargers for Real? Plus: the Tommy Boy Titans, a New York Swoon, Throwback Pats PTSD, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal. 1:43:31

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 3 of the NFL season (3:26). Then, they guess the lines for Week 4 before closing with Parent Corner (01:01:04). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. The Ringer is committed to …

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Season 5, Ep 72 - Fluff Bloodpants (w/ Josh Gondelman) 50:09

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Fluff the Squirrel is back and he has an insatiable thirst for blood. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fluff the Squirrel: Josh Gondelman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C…

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When God Speaks: The Power of Divine Words in the Old Testament | Prof. Steven Mann 54:33

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In this powerful episode, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Prof. Steven Mann, chair of the seminary at Azusa Pacific University and a leading expert in speech act theory, Old Testament theology, and biblical narrative. Together, they explore how God’s words throughout Scripture are not just spoken statements but active forces that create, command, …

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Christiane F” with Katie Walsh 59:04

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When film critic and podcaster Katie Walsh finally saw the 1981 German sensation “Christiane F” in its 4K restoration reissue this week, she needed to talk about it — and we’re lucky enough that she joined us to do just that. It was also Mike and Jason’s first watch, so listen in as we pick our collective jaws up off the floor over this tough, unse…

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People Loving Nashville with Nathan Scarlett 1:02:27

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What began with McDonald's apple pies shared on Nashville streets in 2007 has evolved into a life-transforming ministry. In this Nashville podcast episode, we sit down with Nathan Scarlett, outreach specialist with People Loving Nashville, who shares his remarkable journey from meteorology student to homeless advocate. Nathan reveals how this faith…

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The Kimmel Situation. Plus, "Can the Chiefs Really Go 0-3?" and More Week 3 Gambling Questions With Joe House 1:11:34

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air (2:23). Then, Joe House joins the pod to make their Ringer 107 picks before checking in on the Clippers drama and other NBA news (16:42). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gamin…

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Chris White: Inside the Vaults – From The Zombies and Beyond 1:03:31

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The Zombies bassist-turned-songwriter Chris White opens the vault on a lifetime of music that stretches far beyond Odessey and Oracle. Chris revisits his work with Duffy Power, the lost sessions that became Hellhound, and the vast family-run archive project known as The Chris White Experience. He shares stories of Argent, Michael Fennelly and Tim R…

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Being Funny in Deeply Unfunny Times with Gianmarco Soresi 1:53:11

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Comedy has changed as an art form. On top of social media fundamentally reconfiguring the expectations of the audience for what the role of a comedian is meant to be, we live in deeply unfunny times. Despite these challenges, we still all need to laugh. This week, Adam talks with comedian Gianmarco Soresi about how to adapt to the times without com…

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Season 2 Episode 13 Campfire Moto Stories – Featuring Jake "Squirrel" Morman 3:37:49

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Road racer Jake Morman joins Campfire Moto Stories! Jake’s journey runs from the Red Bull Rookies Cup days to AMA Pro SuperSport with Apex Race Services, plus a stack of WERA battles. We’ll share some hilarious stories we have with each other, talk race craft, near-misses, best passes, and more silly stories. ⚠️ Note: Jake banged up his shoulder ea…

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Winning QBs and Football Nerds With Mina Kimes, Plus Robert Redford’s Incredible Career With Brian Koppelman 1:47:24

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to discuss various NFL topics two weeks into the season and some television shows (3:01). Then, Brian Koppelman joins the pod to remember the late movie star Robert Redford (01:08:01). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Mina Kimes and Brian Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti…

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What Labubus Say About Our F-d Up Economy 12:56

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Cincy Fails Burrow, the Boring Eagles, Guess the Lines, and Crawford’s Brilliance With Cousin Sal 1:55:46

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal react to Week 2 of the NFL season before getting into some “depressed fan base” rankings and playing a game of “I give up” (2:58). Then, they guess the lines for Week 3, discuss the Canelo vs. Crawford fight, and finally close with Parent Corner (01:09:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chi…

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Season 5, Ep 71 - Super Studs (live from Somerville, MA) 1:05:24

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Usidore uses magic to summon items from Earth that are both wondrous and annoying. Recorded live at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA on July 18 2025. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Producti…

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The Juggernaut Packers, Realistic Clippers Punishments, and Week 2 NFL Picks With Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Chris Ryan 1:47:36

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the ‘TNF’ matchup between the Commanders and Packers (3:16). Then, Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion join to discuss realistic punishment for the Clippers' scandal (21:32). Finally, House returns for Week 2 of the Ringer 107 picks (58:16). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Chris Ryan, a…

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Steve Howe: Dylan, Hendrix & YES 45:53

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When Jimi Hendrix grabbed a bass and jammed with Tomorrow in 1967, a young Steve Howe was right there. Decades later, he is still chasing fresh sounds. Steve talks about the near miss that could have seen him play in Pink Floyd, the acoustic ideas that shaped his solo work, and what lies ahead for YES. He also digs into his reworking of Bob Dylan’s…

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Genocide Scholar: I Know It When I See It, with Omer Bartov 1:33:26

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The Palestinian people are being killed en masse, they are being starved, and many are dying of preventable disease. More and more people are beginning to understand that it’s Israel’s intention to eliminate the entire Palestinian population of Gaza. Yet as untold thousands are dying, there are still people who insist that this is not “genocide” de…

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Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix 2:04:09

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Jr. are joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss Arch Manning, college football, media storylines, and more (3:39). Then, Chris Mannix joins to talk about the Steve Ballmer scandal (51:40) and the Crawford-Canelo fight (01:17:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix Producers: …

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Sober Dad Crew Episode 77: Jason Mayo Returns 57:36

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Jason Mayo is back and we're gonna be fucking serious this time because we might've been getting a bit of a reputation for being a little goofy. Jason is a dad, certified peer recovery advocate, and the force behind the Sober Not Subtle Blog. We dive into the intricate journey of memoir writing and how personal anecdotes and a pivotal moment with h…

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A Classic Josh-Vs.-Lamar Battle, the Week 1 Panic Meter, Guess the Lines and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal 1:32:20

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 1 of the NFL season before guessing the lines for Week 2 and closing with Parent Corner (3:08). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Post your job today at linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P…

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Season 5, Ep 70 - Shopping 48:33

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A shopping trip in Hogsface leads to a shocking run-in with someone we won't reveal in the episode description. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: T…

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Mourner, Mother, Midwife: Re-imagining God’s Feminine Presence w/ Prof. Juliana Claassens 41:22

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In this powerful episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Prof. Juliana Claassens, Old Testament scholar and author of Mourner, Mother, Midwife, to explore the rich and often overlooked feminine metaphors for God found in the Hebrew Bible. Together, they discuss: God as mourner, mother, and midwife How Scripture speaks to tra…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Strangers on a Train” with Stephen Rebello 1:09:43

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Nobody but nobody chronicles the making of classic movies as thoroughly and compellingly as Stephen Rebello, author of “Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!,” “A City Full of Hawks,” and the granddaddy of them all, “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho.” He joins us to discuss his latest book “Criss Cross,” and the movie it’s about: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strang…

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Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe House 1:38:55

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Eagles-Cowboys 'TNF' game (3:19). Then, they talk about their Ringer 107 picks for the week (22:50), before discussing the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (1:22:29). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Get up to 40% off Back to …

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Joe Meek – A Curious Mind 51:41

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Step inside the legendary “tea chest tapes” with Richard Anderson from Cherry Red Records as we explore Joe Meek’s experimental musical mind. We explore a new box set unveiling Meek’s most experimental work from 1,900 newly discovered master tapes that sat untouched for over 50 years. From the producer who gave us ‘Telstar,’ this is Joe Meek as you…

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Most Fun NFL Story Lines With Peter Schrager 1:15:10

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to talk about various NFL story lines ahead of the new season (3:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Schrager Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm. Get up to 40% off Back t…

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CRITERION SESSIONS: CAIRO STATION w/ William Boyle 28:28

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and author William "Bill" Boyle discuss the impact of the neorealist melodrama fusion of CAIRO STATION on us watching and on Bill's latest novel, SAINT OF THE NARROWS STREET. Cairo Station Youssef Chahine established his international reputation with this masterpiece, which, though initially a commerci…

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Why Strength Training Kicks Dieting’s Ass with Casey Johnston 1:19:10

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Being in “good shape” doesn’t just mean changing your diet in pursuit of unrealistic standards of thinness; it means challenging your body to be more capable today than it was yesterday. In recent years, weight lifting has been catching on as a primary exercise focus for both men and women who are trying to live healthier lifestyles. This week, Ada…

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Sober Dad Crew Episode 76: Michael Valarelli 1:08:33

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My guest this episode is Michael Valarelli. He was born in Florida, but raised in Westchester, New York. He was a punk rock kid who played in bands into his 30s. Now he is in the food world and is the creator of Seeking Heat, a hot sauce inspired brand and home of Speaking Heat Live, his talk show. We explore the transformative journey of sobriety …

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Charles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN Partnership 1:37:10

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to make his annual NFL champion pick before discussing the second apron, the “best NBA player” argument, Barkley's ESPN partnership, and much more (3:53)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti This episode is sponsored by State Farm®…

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Season 5, Ep 69 - Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie (w/ Tawny Newsome) 45:17

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Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie is a clockwork robot that's a local in every town. She was also the winner of this year's March Magic bracket of powerful magic user despite little to no evidence of magical abilities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Automa-Tawny: Tawny Newsome Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man:…

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430: ‘Ersatz PopSocket’, With Andru Edwards 2:18:29

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Special guest Andru Edwards joins the show. Topics include Google’s Pixel 10 event and the Pixel 10 family of devices, AI’s effect on computational photography, foldable phones, and some speculation on Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Se…