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Chequered Past

Martin Elliot

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Chequered Past is a Formula 1 history podcast that dives deep into iconic races, legendary drivers, and forgotten moments from motorsport’s rich and dramatic past. Each episode revisits Grand Prix events that took place on the same date in history, uncovering fascinating stories, on-track controversies, and the evolution of F1 through the decades. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, Chequered Past offers compelling insights and nostalgia-fuelled storytelling from the world’s f ...
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Happy Sad Confused

Josh Horowitz

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On Happy Sad Confused, Josh Horowitz gets nerdy and intimate with the biggest movie stars and filmmakers on the planet. Each and every week, you’ll hear in-depth, career-spanning conversations with everyone from Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson to Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to get casual with A-listers like Tom Hiddleston or Kristen Stewart (all HSC regulars), then come on in and join Josh on Happy Sad Confused.
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Cover Stories: Spies, Books & Entertainment is a new podcast from The Cipher Brief hosted by Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly and Cipher Brief Senior Book Editor and author, Bill Harlow exploring the entertainment side of espionage as well as non-fiction books and media on national security issues that are making a difference. Join us each week for new episodes with authors, former intelligence officers, actors, directors, television and movie producers, agents, publishers and more.
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Law on Film

Jonathan Hafetz

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Law on Film explores the rich connections between law and film. Law is critical to many films, even to those that are not obviously about the legal world. Film, meanwhile, tells us a lot about the law, especially how it is perceived and portrayed. The podcast is created and hosted by Jonathan Hafetz, a lawyer, legal scholar, and film buff. Each episode, Jonathan and a guest expert will examine a film that is noteworthy from a legal perspective. What does the film get right about the law and ...
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Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery’s new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else’s craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, “A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.” Listen to Even The Rich on the ...
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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Murky Waters

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A podcast series to uncover the fascinating research behind one of the most feared predators, the shark. Host Michael Heldsinger interviews guests from all over the world in a conversational and invigorating style to uncover the facts around these misunderstood predators. Covering a broad range of topics, from their adept adaptations to their environment to our relationship with sharks, you may learn something new from the passionate people who have dedicated their lives to understanding sha ...
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*** Top 2.5% Podcast *** Do you want to heal the childhood trauma wounds that are holding you back and keeping you from confidently living the life God wants you to live? Does your trauma history keep you crippled by fear, unable to discern and trust God’s plan, process, and purpose for your life? The effects of childhood trauma can show up as low moods, negative thoughts, overthinking, anxiety, crippling fear, low self-worth, physical illness, constant comparison, or emotional disconnection ...
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Martin Taggart, team lead of Urban Cool Homes KC, returns for a powerful sit-down with Elliot Omanson. The two dive deep into fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, and the hard lessons learned through divorce, raising daughters, and rediscovering purpose as a man. This raw, unfiltered conversation explores accountability, growth, emotional streng…
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The buzz is real. The latest Predator film is awesome so it's time for a deep dive into PREDATOR: BADLANDS with director Dan Trachtenberg. Alien connections, sequel plans, James Cameron's advice -- it's all here! UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas m…
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Season 22 Episode 9 If I Could See You Now - Holy Hive Jumpy - ANIMA! Rest In Peace - ANIMA! Best Friend - Freedom Fry A Farewell - Freedom Fry Fuselage - Tom Lark Busy Living - Tom Lark Aua Atu Rā - Marlon Williams Kōrero Māori - Marlon Williams Open - World Brain Minute papillon - World Brain You Can Call Me Al - Dwayne Gretzky This episode featu…
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No engines, no chequered flag — but no shortage of stories. On 10 November, a day with no Formula 1 race in history, Chequered Past explores the Grands Prix that never were: the events silenced by tragedy, economics, protest and ambition. From the dark shadow of 1955 and the bans that followed the Le Mans disaster, to the oil-shortened 1957 season …
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On this day in 2014, Formula 1’s new hybrid age reached boiling point at Interlagos. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg went wheel-to-wheel in a race that defined their rivalry — and set up one of the most dramatic championship finales in modern history. As tension simmered within Mercedes, Felipe Massa thrilled his home fans with a chaotic but emotio…
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Adelaide, 1992. The season finale that should have been a celebration became a curtain call. Nigel Mansell, already crowned World Champion, started from pole for the last time in his all-conquering Williams FW14B — a car born of Adrian Newey’s genius. But on lap 19, a clash with Ayrton Senna ended both their races and Mansell’s Formula 1 career, at…
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November 7th, 1993 — Adelaide. The final race of the season, and the final victory of Ayrton Senna’s unforgettable Formula 1 career. As he led from start to finish in his McLaren, the moment became more than a win — it was a farewell to an era, and the closing act of his long, complex rivalry with Alain Prost. In today’s episode, we relive that poi…
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Jacob Elordi is not anyone's idea of a monster but he's playing the most iconic of creatures in Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, and he's earning the best reviews of his stellar career yet! Here he joins Josh to chat about EUPHORIA, SALTBURN, the upcoming WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Heath Ledger, and being a crazy dog dad. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 1…
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On this day in Formula 1 history, skill met storm in one of the most dramatic races the sport has ever seen. The 1994 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka became a duel of nerve and mastery as Damon Hill triumphed over Michael Schumacher in torrential rain, keeping the championship alive by a single point after a rare aggregate-time finish. We also celebr…
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On this day in 1989, Formula 1 braved one of the wettest and most controversial races in its history. The Australian Grand Prix at Adelaide turned from a celebration into survival — Prost walked away, Senna raged through the spray, and chaos reigned on a circuit that should perhaps never have gone green. Thirty-four years later, the sport still thr…
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On this night in 2012, Formula 1 witnessed one of its most remarkable comeback drives under the floodlights of Abu Dhabi. Sebastian Vettel charged from the back of the grid to the podium — but the evening belonged to Kimi Räikkönen. Calm, unflustered, and utterly in control, he delivered Lotus’s first victory in 25 years — and one of F1’s most icon…
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This episode examines Juror #2, Clint Eastwood’s most recent—and perhaps final—film. Juror #2 centers around the trial of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend after a fight at a bar, leaving her in a ditch by the side of a road. The twist comes early: Justin Kemp a/k/a Juror #2 (played by Nicholas Hoult) soon realizes that the wrong man is on …
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It's an X-MEN reunion with James McAvoy & Elliot Page! Recorded at New York Comic Con, Elliot and James compare their superpowers, talk about the meaning of X-Men in their lives, and talk everything from INCEPTION and THE ODYSSEY to SPLIT and NARNIA. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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On this day in Formula 1 history, November 3rd has pushed the greatest drivers to their limits. From the searing altitude of Mexico City in 1968 to the flooded streets of Adelaide and the chaos of modern Interlagos, it’s a date that has tested every kind of champion. We revisit Graham Hill’s triumph in Mexico, where he carried Lotus to a World Cham…
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It was one of Formula 1’s most unforgettable finales. On 2 November 2008, the world watched as the championship came down to the very last corner of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Felipe Massa crossed the line to the roar of his home crowd — but heartbreak awaited as Lewis Hamilton snatched fifth place in the dying seconds to become the sp…
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On this day in motorsport history, Suzuka once again took centre stage. In this episode, we relive the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix, where Mika Häkkinen sealed his first World Championship and McLaren claimed the Constructors’ crown — as Tyrrell, one of Formula 1’s founding teams, bowed out after more than three decades in the sport. We also revisit Su…
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Martin Sheen -- actor, activist, patriarch of one of the most storied acting families in the business! And now a fellow podcaster. The legendary Martin Sheen joins Josh to talk about his new venture and to reminisce about his early days with Al Pacino and his iconic works -- from BADLANDS and APOCALYPSE NOW to THE WEST WING and THE DEPARTED. UPCOMI…
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Suzuka, 1999 — a title decider drenched in tension and precision. Mika Häkkinen delivered a flawless drive to secure his second consecutive World Championship, as Ferrari’s challenge faded and McLaren’s cool efficiency triumphed once more. But this race wasn’t only about victory — it was a day of farewells. Damon Hill bowed out of Formula 1, Stewar…
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It’s been a strong week for markets, with all three major U.S. indexes on pace to finish up more than 1%. The rally has been fueled by a solid start to Q3 earnings season, where roughly 84% of companies have beaten Wall Street expectations so far — a sign of continued corporate resilience despite macro uncertainty. Tesla (TSLA) was the first of the…
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On this day in 1988, Ayrton Senna produced one of Formula 1’s most unforgettable drives — fighting back from fourteenth place to win at Suzuka and seal his first World Championship. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive the drama of that defining Japanese Grand Prix — from the stalled start to the audacious comeback that crowned a legend. We…
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On 29 October 1995, Michael Schumacher delivered another masterclass at Suzuka, guiding Benetton to their one and only Constructors’ Championship at the penultimate round of the season. It was the perfect statement of dominance — and the beginning of Schumacher’s next great adventure with Ferrari. We also celebrate Tiff Needell’s birthday, revisit …
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On this day in Formula 1 history, three very different champions left their mark on the sport. In 1951, the streets of Barcelona’s Pedralbes district hosted a title decider for the ages — Juan Manuel Fangio versus Alberto Ascari. Tyres failed, strategies backfired, and when the dust settled, Fangio claimed his first World Championship, beginning an…
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From the high-altitude haze of Mexico City to the heat of India, this episode of Chequered Past celebrates two of Formula 1’s most commanding champions — Jim Clark and Sebastian Vettel — and the moments that cemented their dominance on opposite sides of the world. We begin in Mexico 1963, where Clark and the Lotus 25 delivered a faultless drive to …
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The NOBODY WANTS THIS cast is back with another season and another hilarious event. Joining Josh at the 92nd Street Y they talk about the huge fan response, season 2 storylines, and the crazy prank that fooled Kristen Bell. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Two races, eleven years apart — both etched into Formula 1 legend. On this day in 1997, the European Grand Prix at Jerez delivered one of the most controversial title deciders in history. Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve went wheel-to-wheel in a collision that crowned one champion and condemned another, ending an era for Williams and Renau…
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On this day in 1964, Formula 1 crowned a champion in the most dramatic fashion imaginable. Three drivers — Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees — arrived in Mexico City with a chance at glory, but only one would leave as World Champion after a finale that turned on the final lap. In this episode, Chequered Past relives that extraordinary day whe…
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This week’s episode breaks down one of the most ridiculous outrage cycles yet — the “No Kings” protests and the media’s obsession with Trump’s White House ballroom. We look at how the outrage machine keeps spinning: AI-generated clips, performative protests, and constant double standards that define today’s politics. Elliot even shares his new op-e…
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October 24th has given Formula 1 some of its most defining moments — and some of its most human. At Fuji in 1976, James Hunt fought through torrential rain to claim the world title, while Niki Lauda made one of the bravest decisions in racing history by stepping away. At Suzuka in 1993, Ayrton Senna delivered another masterclass to defeat Alain Pro…
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Don't be fooled into thinking Jeremy Allen White's is an overnight success story. He's been putting in the work for years and now he's reaping the rewards. He joins Josh to chat about his career from SHAMELESS and THE BEAR to playing the boss himself, Bruce Springsteen. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- ⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠ Check out the…
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They said the American Dream was dead — but Martin Taggart proved otherwise. After a $270K betrayal nearly wiped him out, Martin rebuilt from the ground up. Today he’s one of Kansas City’s most respected real-estate leaders, known for exposing uncomfortable truths about interest rates, government policy, and mindset. In this episode of Backseat Bal…
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October 23 1977 — a day that should have marked Formula 1’s triumphant return to Japan. Instead, the Fuji Speedway finale became a haunting chapter in the sport’s story. In The Day That Darkened Fuji, we revisit James Hunt’s final victory — a race overshadowed by tragedy when Gilles Villeneuve’s Ferrari crashed, claiming two lives and silencing cel…
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Are you ready to enter THE MATRIX?! We've got Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus) and Joe Pantoliano (Cypher) on this episode reminiscing about the film that blew our minds and changed how movies are made forever! UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- ⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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On this day in Formula 1 history, titles were won, tempers flared, and eras ended. In this episode, Chequered Past revisits four unforgettable races that all took place on 22 October — each marking a pivotal chapter in the sport’s story. We begin in Mexico 1967, where Denny Hulme’s calm consistency earned him New Zealand’s first (and still only) Wo…
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Some championships are won by fractions, others by fury. In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit three unforgettable finales — and one late-career revival — that defined Formula 1’s greatest champions. At Estoril in 1984, Niki Lauda sealed his third world title by just half a point, out-thinking his faster teammate Alain Prost in the closest …
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Two great actors. One insane movie. And a great podcast conversation. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons join Josh in this chat taped at the Telluride Film Festival for a conversation about their new film (BUGONIA), the rewards of hard work, imposter syndrome, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- Tickets here Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, an…
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SEASON 22 EPISODE 8: OCTOBER 20TH, 2025 The Creeps - Still Corners Black Box - Automatic mq9 - Automatic Eidolon - Hibou Aix - Hibou In the Garden - Beauty Queen & Henry Nowhere Tied to You - Beauty Queen Danger in Fives - Wombo Common Things - Wombo Hi! - Los Bitchos La Bomba - Los Bitchos Red - Jesse Welles This episode features a clip from Sam H…
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On this day in 1991, Ayrton Senna sealed his third World Championship in Japan — not with raw speed, but with control, composure, and respect. The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka became the race that crowned a legend, confirming Senna’s place among the sport’s immortals and ending Nigel Mansell’s title hopes in the gravel. We also remember Swedish ta…
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On October 19th, 1958, Formula 1 witnessed its most bittersweet day. In Casablanca, Mike Hawthorn became Britain’s first World Champion — his title sealed through courage, consistency, and a moment of sportsmanship from his rival Stirling Moss. Yet the same race claimed the life of Moss’s teammate Stuart Lewis-Evans, and marked the end of an era fo…
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On 18 October, Formula 1 crowned one of its most unlikely champions. At Interlagos in 2009, Jenson Button charged from 14th to fifth to seal a fairytale title for Brawn GP — a team born from Honda’s ashes less than a year before. We also remember Ludovico Scarfiotti, the last Italian to win Ferrari’s home Grand Prix, whose life combined courage, re…
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Melissa Morris isn’t your average entrepreneur. After taking out a $60,000 loan to chase her dream of breeding Savannah cats, she was hit with government pushback, neighborhood complaints, and constant setbacks. Instead of quitting, she turned that pressure into purpose — building one of the most respected exotic-cat breeding programs in the countr…
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On October 17, Formula One rolled the dice on drama, endurance, and emotion. At Las Vegas in 1981, the Caesars Palace Grand Prix turned a hotel car park into a world-championship arena — where Nelson Piquet’s exhaustion, Alan Jones’s farewell victory, and Bruno Giacomelli’s lone podium delivered one of the strangest finales in F1 history. We then c…
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He's a stand-up comedian, an actor, a TV creator, and now with the new movie, GOOD FORTUNE, a filmmaker! Aziz Ansari joins Josh to chat about his new Keanu Reeves film, the enduring appeal of PARKS & RECREATION, and more! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused…
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On October 16th, Formula One has often marked the moments when power changes hands. In 2005, Renault sealed their first Constructors’ Championship in Shanghai, ending Ferrari’s long reign and signalling the rise of a new generation. Eleven years earlier, Michael Schumacher reasserted his control at Jerez after returning from suspension — a calm, cl…
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She is a legend for a thousand reasons but most of all for Ripley. Sigourney Weaver joins Josh for a look back at the ALIEN saga, her iconic role and scenes, but also her contributions to GHOSTBUSTERS, GALAXY QUEST, AVATAR, and the upcoming THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Recorded live at New York Comic Con UPCOMING EVENTS 10/22 -- Nobody Wants This cas…
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On 15 October 1983, Formula One’s turbocharged revolution reached its first great climax at Kyalami, where Nelson Piquet sealed his second World Championship with a drive defined not by speed, but by strategy. In a race of attrition and calculation, Piquet eased his Brabham-BMW home in third to become the first turbo-powered world champion, as team…
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On 14 October 2012, Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing delivered a masterclass at the Korean Grand Prix — a performance that marked the turning point in the fight for the World Championship. As Vettel surged past teammate Mark Webber at the start and never looked back, Red Bull scored their only 1–2 finish of the year, reclaiming control of both …
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It's been 10 years since MR. ROBOT debuted and blew all our minds. Happy Sad Confused is celebrating this groundbreaking series with a reunion taped live at New York Comic Con. Rami Malek, Christian Slater, and creator Sam Esmail join Josh to reminisce about the show that changed all their lives. UPCOMING EVENTS 10/14 -- Aziz Ansari in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t…
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Vindication Swim (2024) tells the story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel in 1927. This major accomplishment, however, was soon called into question when another swimmer made a dubious claim to the same feat. To defend her integrity and her legacy, Gleitze (Kirsten Callaghan) attempted what she called her “vin…
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