Best Jess Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Lilly Singh — on sex, surviving late night, and taking up space 44:11

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Comedian, actor and producer Lilly Singh joins the show. Over bacon and eggs, I ask about her new film ‘DOIN IT,’ a sex comedy seven years in the making that’s as hilarious as it is groundbreaking. Lilly shares the challenges of being seen as “too niche,” why she brought her mom on as a cultural consultant, and how she’s determined to build her own…

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Episode 159. The Murder of Mindy Morgenstern 1:04:04

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In September 2006, 22-year-old college senior Mindy Morgenstern couldn't wait to graduate that December and start her adult life. Unfortunately, she would never reach graduation. On September 13, friends went to her off-campus apartment since they hadn't been able to reach her all day. When they entered, they made a chilling discovery. There in the…

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Ep.449 Brian Martins 1:14:50

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by one half of The Portuguese Kids, Brian Martins, as they talk about touring, putting together a Portuguese wrestling show, being on stage, technology, scammers, wrestling, story telling, cats and so much more!If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show direct…

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Elizabeth McGovern — on ‘Downton Abbey’ fame, and what she learned from iconic Hollywood bombshell Ava Gardner 44:52

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‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ star Elizabeth McGovern joins the show. Over Greek snapper, Elizabeth tells me about her critically acclaimed play ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations,’ which she adapted and stars in. We talk about what inhabiting the Hollywood femme fatale taught her. We also discuss her first series regular gig at age 49 as the iconi…

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The Case for Democracy (w/ Osita Nwanevu) 1:20:27

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Since the start of the Trump Era over a decade ago, few words have been deployed as often as "democracy": how it's become imperiled, who threatens it, and what to do to defend it. In The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, Osita Nwanevu sets out to understand the true meaning of democracy and defend it from its …

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Episode 158. The Hello Kitty Murder 52:27

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In the spring of 1999, a 14-year-old girl, using the alias Ah Fong, contacted the Hong Kong police about the ghost of a woman who haunted her. According to Ah Fong, the only way to get rid of this said ghost was to confess to the horrific murder of a woman that she had been part of. When police learn of the heinous details of the murder of 23-year-…

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Ed Sheeran: The PLAY Interview; Rewind, Play Why He's DONE With TV & If He'll Work w/ Rupert Grint Again 38:08

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Ed Sheeran sits down with iHeartRadio Canada’s Shannon Burns to chat about his new album PLAY, balancing new and old songs on tour and what songs from Play have already become his and fan favourites! Ed Sheeran gives Shannon a list of some of his favourite films of all time - and why he's mostly done with spending hours watching TV shows these days…

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Ep.448 Crystal Ferrier 57:20

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by stand up comedian Crystal Ferrier as they talk about immigrating to Canada, getting into comedy, comedy albums, Roast Battle Canada, cooking & baking, Kenny Robinson, travelling, reality TV and so much more!If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directl…

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#044 - REACTING to Campaigns That Broke the Internet 🌐💥 14:36

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In this new episode of The Disruptionist, Jess Singh breaks down the boldest brand moves shaking up marketing, from sleep tape launches with cult-like community vibes to jazz-filled guerrilla campaigns in NYC. These aren’t just clever tactics, they’re strategic plays that build emotional connection, drive loyalty, and cut through the noise. Jess re…

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Josh Radnor — on reconciling with HIMYM’s Ted Mosby, marriage, and side effects of fame 47:56

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Writer, director, musician and “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor joins the show. Over oat milk cortados and bavette steak, I ask him about his new rewatch podcast, How We Made Your Mother, inspired by his wife’s first time watching the series. Josh opens up about the highs and lows of life in an ensemble cast and how, with time and distance,…

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An Officer and a Spy (w/ John Ganz) [Teaser] 3:48

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Roman Polanski's 2019 film about the Dreyfus affair, An Officer and a Spy, only recently made it's U.S. "premier," running for a few weeks in August at Film Forum in New York City. When it originally was released, it couldn't find an American distributor (and li…

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Ep.447 Kryptonite Eater 1:03:28

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined once again by Steve Tilley as they talk about Superman, Marvel, DC, crossovers, Star Wars, Star Trek, video games, Back to The Future musical and so much moreIf you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We ha…

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Frank Meyer, Inventor of Conservatism (w/ Daniel J. Flynn) 1:45:13

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Devoted Know Your Enemy listeners will recall that, in November 2021, we released a fairly dense, theory-driven episode on Frank Meyer, the Communist from New Jersey whose exploits on behalf of the Party in the UK got him kicked out of the country and back to the United States, where he eventually turned right and became a key figure in the post-wa…

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Episode 157. The Case of Brigida McInvale 1:06:43

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In the fall of 2017, Brigida Uto, a wife and mother, fell ill with no apparent cause for her illness. Though she sought medical help for months, doctors were not able to figure out what was wrong with her and what was causing her debilitating symptoms. After losing all hope, Dr. LaPoint, also a board-certified toxicologist, would be the one to solv…

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Ep.446 BFB Season 8 1:01:52

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined once again by the founder and editor of Boss Fight Books, Gabe Durham as they talk about video game book origins, magazines, Japan, BFB’s season 8 releases, Star Wars, BioWare, old gamers, upcoming projects and so much moreIf you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the…

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#043 - I’ve Created Countless Marketing Strategies – This Is How You Do It 🧠📈 7:00

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In this episode of The Disruptionist, Jess Singh reveals the five most overlooked reasons your marketing isn’t converting, despite having a solid offer, slick website, and daily content. These aren’t surface-level mistakes, they’re deep misalignments that silently erode trust, repel ideal clients, and bleed belief from your funnel. Whether it’s a $…

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Kristin Scott Thomas — on meeting Prince, reuniting with Scarlett Johansson, and writing her own story 48:08

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The incomparable Kristin Scott Thomas—star of “The English Patient,” “Slow Horses,” and now writer-director-star of the deeply personal film “My Mother’s Wedding” – joins the show. Over mushroomy eggs and quiche, we cover her extraordinary career in both English and French -- from her baptism-by-fire debut opposite Prince in “Under the Cherry Moon”…

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The Christian Right's "Wild Faith" (w/ Talia Lavin) [Unlocked] 1:00:48

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This episode was first published in October 2024, and has been un-paywalled following the death this week, on August 21, of Focus on the Family founder and influential figure on the religious right, James Dobson, at age 89. Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to hear more episodes just for subscribers. In this episode, Matt is joined by journal…

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Episode 156. The Tragic Murder of Arlis Perry 56:50

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In the fall of 1974, 19-year-old Arlis Perry moved to California with her new husband, Bruce Perry, where he was attending Standard University. A few weeks later, on the night of October 12, the couple argued, prompting Arlis to go to nearby Stanford Memorial Church to pray. When she didn't come home, Bruce contacted the police, and she was later f…

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Ep.445 AAA PorkChops 1:05:35

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined once again by his fellow Flying PorkChops, Ben fate and Braden Herrington as they talk about Triplemania, John Cena, Lucha Underground, Forbidden Door, Karaoke, WWE, TNA, TKO and so much moreIf you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit htt…

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Riz Ahmed — on prepping for ‘Sound of Metal,’ and how his wife led him to ‘RELAY’ 47:33

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Emmy-winning actor and the star of film ‘RELAY’ Riz Ahmed joins the show. Over an Indian breakfast of chicken keema, Riz reflects on the daunting preparation for ‘Sound of Metal,’ what American sign language taught him about expression, and why he couldn’t pass up his new thriller ‘RELAY.’ We also get into his Oscar-winning short film ‘The Long Goo…

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The Minority Voters Moving Right (w/ Daniel Martinez HoSang) 1:27:05

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A major topic following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election has been his gains with racial and ethnic minorities, a trend that's scrambled many people's assumptions about American politics, not least those of anti-racist liberals. Why have minority voters drifted toward Trump, despite his many comments and campaign pledges that…

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Episode 155. The Murders of Carter Elliott and Timmy Wayne Robertson 58:04

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When a woman named Brandi Watkins arrived at her boyfriend's home on the late afternoon of May 19, 2002, she was not expecting to walk into the horrific scene that she did. There, lying in the foyer, were the dead bodies of her boyfriend, 48-year-old Carter Elliott, and family friend, 25-year-old Timmy Wayne Robertson. As the investigation begins, …

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Ep.444 Botelho, Fate & Melo 1:03:30

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined once again by Ben Fate, Joe Botelho and Jonatas as they talk all about the upcoming PorkChops and Comedy shows, previous shows, working together, collectables, anime, wrestling and so much more!***This episode was prerecorded on July 27th 2025***If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, …

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#042 - The BEST Marketing Collaborations Of All Time 🔥🤝 8:20

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In this episode of The Disruptionist, Jess Singh breaks down the most brilliant brand collaborations of all time, from billion-dollar tacos to luxury meme culture. These aren’t just viral moments, they’re strategic masterstrokes that reshaped industries, sparked emotion, and built lasting brand equity. Whether it’s Taco Bell and Doritos creating fl…

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Prue Leith – on late-in-life fame, scandalous love, and why ‘Bake Off’ is ‘a piece of cake’ 43:36

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'The Great British Bakeoff’ and ‘The Great American Baking Show’ Prue Leith joins the show. Over escargot, we talk about her incredible life before TV: growing up during apartheid in South Africa, falling in love with her mother’s best friend’s husband, and becoming a celebrated chef, novelist, and memoirist. Plus, Prue shares how it feels to be th…

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From Armageddon to Zionism — More Listener Questions [Teaser] 4:59

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Our mailbag runneth over! Unsurprisingly, we received so many excellent questions from subscribers for our most recent episode that we decided to answer even more of them. Once again religion seemed to be on the minds of listeners, and we take up charismatic Chr…

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Episode 154. The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders 59:15

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In June of 1977, 10-year-old Denise Milner, 9-year-old Michele Guse, and 8-year-old Lori Farmer were settled into their tent on a stormy night at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. The following morning, on June 13, a camp counselor made a horrific discovery. She came upon the body of a murdered little girl, Denise. Shortly after, the bodies of Michele and Lo…

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Ep.443 Schuster & Ahmadi 1:02:54

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by stand up comedians Jason Schuster & Pej Ahmadi as they talk all about SummerSlam. They also talk about favourite wrestlers, getting into wrestling, performing in Canada and so much more!If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http:…

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Sharon Horgan – on pulling from personal chaos for ‘Catastrophe’ and plotting revenge in ‘Bad Sisters' 42:13

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‘Bad Sisters’ and ‘Catastrophe’ creator Sharon Horgan joins the show. Over ceviche and grilled asparagus, Sharon tells me about her early cult hit ‘Pulling,’ casting her real-life partner in ‘Bad Sisters,’ and the honesty she brought to ‘Divorce’ and ‘Catastrophe.’ Plus, that time she auditioned for ‘Modern Family’ -- you’ll never guess which chara…

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Has Trump 2.0 Been a Success So Far? — And Other Questions 1:10:29

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It's been nearly a year since we asked our subscribers to send us questions for a mailbag episode—which they did, with remarkable thoughtfulness and intelligence, for our 100th episode back in September 2024. A lot has happened since then (to say the least), so we wanted to once again open up the mailbag and find out what was on the minds of Know Y…

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Episode 153. The Murder of Jesse Valencia 59:51

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When college junior Jesse Valencia got home from a party in the early hours of June 5, 2004, in Columbia, Missouri, he had no idea it would be the last party he'd ever attend. Later that afternoon, at 2 pm, his deceased body was discovered in a yard between two houses. As the investigation into his murder begins, detectives soon learn that Jesse wa…

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Ep.442 Danielle Arce 1:00:52

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by stand up comedian Danielle Arse as they talk about comedy, mma, travelling, podcasting, parenting, tv, acting, food and so much moreIf you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesi…

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#041 - Why Sensory Marketing Isn’t Always a Snack 🥴🧃 12:37

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In this episode of The Disruptionist, Jess Singh throws precision punches at overplayed branding tactics, from cheesy sensory marketing to luxury palettes gone stale. No scripts, no filters, just hot takes and sharper strategy. Across a rapid-fire stream of viral reactions, Jess dissects the emotional gaps in today’s branding playbook and reclaims …

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Rob Delaney – on sobriety, musicals, and working with Michelle Williams in ‘Dying for Sex’ 46:15

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'Dying for Sex' and ‘Catastrophe’ star Rob Delaney joins the show. Over iced coffees and schnitzel, Rob tells me about getting sober in his twenties, his surprising start in musical theatre, and life as an American raising three kids in London. We also talk about his role opposite Michelle Williams in Hulu’s ‘Dying for Sex,’ what gets harder (and e…

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Trump's Epstein Problem [Teaser] 4:27

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Over July 4th weekend, the Department of Justice and FBI put out a memo essentially declaring "case closed" on the matter of Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected sex criminal and pedophile who died (apparently) by suicide in federal custody in 2019. No more files…

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Episode 152. The Case of Ashley Bush 38:10

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On October 31, 2022, pregnant 33-year-old Ashley Bush met up with a woman she had connected with through Facebook, thinking it was to help her find a job. But what she didn't know was that this woman, whose real name was Amber Waterman, had different plans. Those plans included killing her and taking her baby so she could pass it off as her own. Jo…

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Ep.441 Jesse Singh 1:02:17

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined live in studio by stand up comedian Jesse Singh as they talk about comedy, performing, immigration, Jesse’s album & short film, hip hop and so much moreIf you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tee…

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Rory Kinnear – on Judi Dench, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and the father he still misses 47:11

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'The Diplomat’ and ‘No Time To Die’ star Rory Kinnear joins the show. Over lamb and English asparagus, Rory reflects on losing his father Roy Kinnear at a young age, and how he keeps his memory alive for his own children. He shares stories about his bond with Dame Judi Dench, honoring his late sister, and joining the 'Lord of the Rings' universe. T…

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'Superman' cast react to seeing David Corenswet in his costume for the first time! 7:26

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'Superman' cast, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan,Maria Gabriela De Faria & Sara Sampaio joined iHeartRadio Canada’s Shannon Ella to reveal some behind the scenes details about the new movie. The cast share their reaction to seeing David Corenswet in his Superman suit for the first time. Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi & Anthony Carrigan s…

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#040 - Experts REACT to Iran’s Role in Rising Global Instability 😱🧨 14:05

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In this episode of The Disruptionist, Jess Singh confronts the uncomfortable truths reshaping global leadership and business strategy. Referencing guest Dave Walker’s insight on America’s declining fiscal control and the rising influence of Iran, the episode draws powerful parallels between geopolitical instability and reactive decision-making in e…

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How Republics End (w/ Mike Duncan) [Unlocked] 1:15:39

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This episode from January 2025 has been un-paywalled for your summer enjoyment... A stock rhetorical trope on the right is to invoke ancient Rome when talking about American decline—often making direct comparisons between the Goth invaders and contemporary immigrants, obsessing over homosexuality and Rome's fall, and more. If their understanding of…

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Episode 151. The Murder of Rhoni Reuter 1:01:15

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When 41-year-old Rhoni Reuter woke up on October 4, 2007, she had no idea that she and her unborn child would be killed, but tragically, that is what happened just before 8 am. When investigators discover a typed note in her purse about her cheating boyfriend of 17 years, Shaun Gayle, he is the first person they want to speak to. From Shaun, they l…

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Ep.440 Colossal Mike Law 1:03:02

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by professional wrestler, Colossal Mike Law as they talk about Mike’s recent injury, getting into wrestling, worst bump, favourite rivalries, retirement matches, women’s wrestling, finishers and so much more!If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly,…

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Tom Daley — on fame at 13, failure in Rio, and the man who changed everything 46:52

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British Olympic diver Tom Daley joins the show. Over fresh pasta, Tom tells me about becoming an Olympian for the first time at age 13, his special relationship with his late father, and becoming a dad with his partner ‘Milk’ screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This episode was recorded at Bancone in Covent Garden, London. Want next week’s episode now…

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Zohran! (w/ Waleed Shahid) [Teaser] 3:48

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. We don't do too many New York City-focused episodes on Know Your Enemy, but Zohran Mamdani's decisive win in the Democratic mayoral primary last month certainly warrants this one. The thirty-three year old democratic socialist, state assemblyman, and Muslim of I…

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Episode 150. The Case of Gurpreet Singh 58:33

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In 2019, 41-year-old Gurpreet Singh presented himself to the outside world as someone who had it all figured out and had the money to show for it. What he didn't want others to know was that he was struggling financially, and he and his family were barely getting by. He even enlisted the help of his father-in-law, Hakiakat Pannag, who lived with hi…

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Ep.439 Best of Seinfeld Part 6 2:02:25

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On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by his UK co-hosts Jesse Benns and Max Kurton as they talk all about Seinfeld season 7, the quiz returns and so much more!If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cas…

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Russell Tovey — on playing complex gay roles and what 'Looking' got right 48:46

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‘Looking’ and ‘American Horror Story: NYC’ star Russell Tovey joins the show. Over samosas, Russell tells me about growing up as a queer kid in ‘90s Essex, dating using astrology, and his special bond with his pup Rocky. Plus, we get into his new film ‘Plainclothes,’ which made a splash at Sundance. This episode was recorded at Kricket in Shoreditc…

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A Complicated Man: William F. Buckley, Jr. (w/ Sam Tanenhaus) 1:52:33

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This episode is one that Matt and Sam have been anticipating for years: after two-and-a-half decades of research and writing, Sam Tanehaus's authoritative biography of William F. Buckley, Jr.—youthful booster of America First, enfant terrible at Yale, CIA agent, founder of National Review, best-selling author, brilliant television host, and more—ha…