Best Megan Cruz Podcasts (2025)

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Can Free Speech Survive the Charlie Kirk Backlash? (ft. Kat Tenbarge) 51:48

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4d ago51:48

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Jimmy Kimmel might be getting his show back after a pause following his comments about Charlie Kirk's death, but dozens of other people have lost their livelihood for commenting on it. Former NBC News Internet and Culture Writer Kat Tenbarge joins co-hosts Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi on this week's episode to discuss the free speech crisis…

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Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell 48:24

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Russell Howard (Five Brilliant Things podcast, 2026 Tour), Judi Love (Loose Women ITV, Our Table podcast) and Grace Campbell (Late to the Party podcast, Soho Theatre run) join Jameela live on stage from the London Podcast Festival. The superstar UK line-up share horrifying stores of humiliation, disaster and mistaken identity, with a common theme o…

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Johnny Pemberton and Justine Marino 39:10

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Actor-comedian, Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, up-coming movie Mermaid) and one of the busiest comedians in LA Justine Marino (Comedy Crush @ The Hollywood Improv, Only Fans’ LMAOF) join Jameela to talk about the risks of airport lounge tacos, farting within a relationship, a Universal Studios Tour masturbator who truly had a tramtastic day…

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Democrats Were Banned From Saying These Progressive Words?? 38:51

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According to the centrist group Third Way, Democrats should scrub their vocabulary of 45 words and phrases spanning six pejoratively titled categories: therapy-speak, seminar-room language, organizer jargon, gender/orientation correctness, the shifting language of racial constructs, and explaining away crime. “Was it something I said?” Third Way as…

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Zach Noe Towers and Jacquis Neal 41:01

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Jameela takes a harrowing journey with Zach Noe Towers (Good Sod Pod, up-coming live dates) and Jacquis Neal (NBC's Grand Crew , Comedian Clash), which includes the thing you NEVER say to a woman, the least fun Coachella ever, and a race against time that ends with tears. So many tears. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also fin…

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Sal Vulcano and Brian Quinn 45:18

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Impractical Jokers Sal Vulcano (TERRIFIED standup special on HBO Max, Everything’s Fine tour on-sale now) and Brian Quinn (New season of Impractical Jokers TBS) join Jameela to share stories of shameful hook-ups, firehouse disasters, even more bee attacks and a listener submission that might’ve been a Right Turn for the teenage boy who got to witne…

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Inside the Secret Conservative Plan to Censor the Internet (ft Siri Dahl) 56:43

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Age verification laws are the latest front in the religious right's movement to censor your speech and limit your Internet access, including what information you can access. Whitewashed as interventions to "protect children," these conservative laws and their so-called content moderation actually make it more dangerous for kids, especially trans an…

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Katherine Blanford and Jamie Loftus 42:15

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This episode is wildly funny, celebrates female friendship, and delves into the depths of human misery and despair. Fun! Jameela is joined by writers and comedians Katherine Blanford (The Tonight Show, "Catholic Cowgirl" Special) and Jamie Loftus (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Bestseller "Raw Dog"). Come for the cringe-inducing public twerking, stay for …

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Kurt Braunohler and Felipe Esparza 45:09

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This episode is a master class on perseverance through utter humiliation. Jameela's guests are Kurt Braunohler (Bob's Burgers, The Big Sick, Bananas podcast) and Felipe Esparza (Netflix special "Raging Fool," What's Up Fool podcast). It turns out Kurt's German is nicht so gut, and Felipe glows in the dark in the one place you least want to glow. Ja…

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Excommunicated, Executed, Deposed: Medieval Cancel Culture Was Ruthless (ft Eleanor Janega) 1:04:42

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Excommunicated! Executed! Deposed! What did today’s equivalent of cancellation look like in Medieval Times? For Edward II, it was losing the throne. For Anne Boleyn, it was losing her head. Get your Justice for Anne Boleyn merch: https://www.cancelmedaddy.store This week, Katelyn and Christine time travel through cancel culture history with Dr. Ele…

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Katherine Ryan and Alan Carr 43:40

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International comedy legends Katherine Ryan (What’s My Age Again podcast, The Audacity: Why Being Too Much Is Exactly Enough book) and Alan Carr (Interior Design Masters Netflix, Life’s A Beach podcast) join Jameela for a podcast episode full of mortification - professional, romantic, drunken, and always hilarious. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desir…

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Adam Pally and Malik Elassal 34:41

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This episode brings us all to the edge of the cringe abyss and keeps us there. Jameela is joined by Adam Pally (Happy Endings, Staying Alive podcast) and Malik Elassal (Adults FX, Resident Alien), who confess to shameful childhood tweets and the car sex story that will scare you off the road forever. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, yo…

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Simon Pegg and Richard Herring 46:27

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Jameela’s back in London to hang out with comedy legends Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Star Trek, Shaun of the Dead) and Richard Herring (Task Master, Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, Edinburgh Fringe). Everyone shares tales of public nudity, we get into the risks of seeing nudes when someone else shows y…

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The Scandal That Could Actually Break Trump's Base (ft. Ken Klippenstein) 32:42

2M ago32:42

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Donald Trump is bungling the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in real time. The Trump-Epstein connection is the politics news of the month, with no end in sight to further developments about the extent of the so-called “Epstein files” that may or may not be in the administration’s possession. Trump’s MAGA base is openly angry at him for seemingly the first …

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Atsuko Okatsuka and Matt Walsh 40:31

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Jameela welcomes the very funny Atsuko Okatsuka (Hulu special “Father”, HBO "The Intruder") and Matt Walsh (Veep, The Hangover). Atsuko learns anything can be called a water park, and Matt learns just how unforgiving an elf costume can be. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also find her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our cons…

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The Kingmaker Behind Zohran Mamdani's Upset (ft Brad Lander) 42:44

2M ago42:44

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In this exclusive interview, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander reveals how he became the kingmaker behind Zohran Mamdani's shocking primary victory over Andrew Cuomo. While mainstream media missed the story, we dive deep into the political strategy that helped Mamdani defeat establishment candidates in the race for NYC mayor. Zohran Mamdani's upset victo…

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Moshe Kasher and Mike E. Winfield 50:06

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Danger lurks everywhere in this harrowing episode, Jameela included. She welcomes comedians Moshe Kasher (Netflix, Endless Honeymoon podcast) and Mike E. Winfield (Netflix, Amazon, AGT). Moshe shares his brief and wildly unsuccessful fighting career, and Mike will be lucky if he is ever invited back on a cruise. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire T…

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Leslie Liao and Skyler Higley 48:16

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This is the episode that made Jameela feel more at home around fellow sociopaths. She welcomes comedians Leslie Liao (Netflix, Tonight Show) and Skyler Higley (Conan, the Oscars). Leslie proves the extent to which she will flip on her friends, and Skyler reveals how ill-equipped he is to handle a kiss. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, …

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We Debunked the New York Times Anti-Trans Podcast (ft. Sandy Allen) 1:06:06

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The New York Times’ "The Protocol" podcast was designed to cast doubt on the efficacy of gender-affirming care for youth. The podcast recycled previous NYT’s reporting that platformed dubious sources in the absence of a “smoking gun,” let alone any credible evidence. Yet, the Supreme Court would take the claims seriously, citing the Times in last w…

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Jay Jurden and Michael Cruz Kayne 44:17

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Jameela welcomes writers and comedians Jay Jurden (HBO, the Tonight Show, The New Yorker) and Michael Cruz Kayne (Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert, Severance). Jay's sexual adventures in high school will make you feel Puritan by comparison, and Michael lets us know how much cheese is too much cheese. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you ca…

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Entrepreneur and camping enthusiast - Stacy Dam 50:05

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Stacy tells about her story from working in higher ed and how a bike accident changed her life when she realized she wanted to go for a dream of starting a new business - Set your Sites! Support the showBy Jeff

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Camping after 21 years 13:45

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It was so fun to go camping with my family recently, something I’ve been talking to my wife about off and on for over 20 years! Here are things I loved and things I learned! Support the showBy Jeff

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Ali Macofsy and Rachel Scanlon 46:03

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Jameela welcomes comedians Ali Macofsky (Colbert, Ali's Interview Show) and Rachel Scanlon (Just for Laughs Festival, Two Dykes and a Mic podcast). Ali recounts her visit to celebrity eyebrow specialists (Spoiler alert: it did not go well). And Rachel managed to make her pap smear, chiropractor, and mindfulness coach appointments deeply disturbing.…

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Why You Should Never Trust AI (ft. Josh Gondelman) 51:59

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Comedian Josh Gondelman was surprised to learn that he’s married to famous singer-songwriter Fiona Apple. After all, he’d just celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with his wife, author Maris Kreizman. But Google’s AI summary of Josh’s personal life essentially scraped his professional Internet presence and misinterpreted the “data” from an ol…

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Dan Ahdoot and Tien Tran 36:13

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Deep Throat Lesbian. There are laughs so high pitched here that only dolphins can hear them. Jameela welcomes comedians and actors Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Green Eggs and Dan) and Tien Tran (Mr. Throwback, Jockular podcast, How I Met Your Father). Dan picks possibly the world’s worst person to joke about, and Tien desecrates the patriarch of her fami…

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Jillian Bell and Chelsea Devantez 38:58

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Jameela considers this our most relatable episode yet, and given what you're about to hear, that's terrifying. She welcomes her friends Jillian Bell (Kinda Pregnant, Summer of 69) and Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash, The Problem with Jon Stewart). Jillian completely malfunctions around celebrities and Chelsea does not beat around the bush. Please…

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Behind the Scenes of an Influencer’s Congressional Run (ft. Kat Abughazaleh) 43:15

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Progressives on the left and the more mainstream #resistance may disagree over policy. But there’s one practice upon which they agree: Democrats need to stop complying in advance and start fighting back against Trump 2.0. “Fighting back,” however, automatically assumes a reactionary approach, according to congressional hopeful Kat Abughazaleh. The …

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Jordan Firstman and Megan Gailey 40:12

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Jameela welcomes two guests who damn near made her pass out: actor, writer comedian and singer Jordan Firstman (English Teacher, album "Secrets") and writer, comedian, actress and podcaster Megan Gailey (The Roast of Tom Brady, Sports Bitches podcast). Jordan experiences his own Rear Window, while Megan is more concerned with her back door. Listen …

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Beth Stelling and Amy Miller 38:40

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A Smelling and a Loosening: Jameela is joined by two great friends and hilarious comedians who are both currently on tour: Amy Miller and Beth Stelling. Amy invents a word you can never unhear, hard as you may try. And Beth tells us what happens when you combine your mother's water bra and Olympian-level flexibility. Please rate and review like you…

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This Guy Wants to Fix the Democratic Party (ft. DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta) 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Internal conflict could oust two of the Democratic National Committee’s newest, youngest leaders with bold yet different visions for the future of the party. A procedural complaint will result in a revote for two vice chair positions currently filled by Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the first openly LGBTQ elected official of color to se…

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Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds and Eric Edelstein 36:16

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In our second Wrong Turns episode, Jameela welcomes We're Here to Help hosts Jake Johnson (Spider-Verse trilogy, New Girl), and Gareth Reynolds (Arrested Development, You're the Worst) along with Eric Edelstein (Parks and Recreation, Twin Peaks). Jake shares a hair don't, Gareth breaks from proper lavatory etiquette, and Eric continues his brave ba…

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Bob the Drag Queen and Mae Martin 42:04

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We can think of no better way to launch a podcast than with our first two guests: Mae Martin and Bob the Drag Queen. Mae (Handsome podcast, debut album “I’m a TV” and upcoming Netflix series “Wayward”) shares their secret crush gone horribly wrong, and perhaps the most incorrect way to use a spatula. Bob (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, The Traitors, NY…

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Introducing Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil 1:25

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For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil hosts a new podcast called Wrong Turns where she gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ mi…

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Conclave Me, Daddy 55:30

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Conclave Me, Daddy! Katelyn and Christine’s long-anticipated “cradle Catholic” episode arrives as the church’s cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis in April. Come for the “cardinal stacking,” stay for the cosplaying on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel, where you can stream the full episode. This …

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What's in a Cover? (ft. Teen Vogue editor Lex McMenamin) 54:50

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Vivian Jenna Wilson first made headlines in 2024 as Elon Musk’s estranged “transgender daughter,” a reductive framework that much of the mainstream media continues to use for clicks. Wilson is newsworthy for all of who she is: an outspoken critic of Musk, an advocate for trans rights, a college student, an aspiring model, a gamer, and a “RuPaul’s D…

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Kicking over the Barstool (ft. Frankie de la Cretaz) 45:13

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Former NFL player and Barstool Sports alum Pat McAfee didn’t have to name the Ole Miss freshman at the center of ongoing online and IRL harassment on the February 26 episode of his popular ESPN show. Following the Barstool playbook, he gave just enough information about the false internet rumor for his millions of viewers and subscribers to further…

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We've Got Some Bad Newsom 42:09

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California governor Gavin Newsom apparently thinks that he can be the Joe Rogan of the left, and he's out with a puzzling new podcast in an attempt to prove it. Except his idea is to apparently do softball interviews with some of the most grotesque voices on the right. In his first episode he ends up agreeing with professional bigot and right wing …

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Private Equity “R” U.S. (ft. Megan Greenwell) 1:01:33

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Why should you care about private equity? It is affecting all of us in the U.S., even if we don’t realize it. Private equity money promises to invest in a growing list of our workplaces, often to sell them off for parts. Journalist Megan Greenwell knows this experience all too well as the former editor-in-chief of Deadspin, the acclaimed sports web…

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What’s the Meta With You? (ft. Tat Bellamy-Walker) 52:47

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From Mark Zuckerberg at the inauguration to Elon Musk in the oval office, the tech broligarchy is upon us, shaping policy to erase trans people, Black people, and “childless cat ladies” from the Internet and ultimately from public life. “Cis” has been a slur on Twitter since 2023. More recently, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, p…

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Joke’s On Who? (ft. Gianmarco Soresi) 55:07

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Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is a rising comedy star with nearly 950,000 subscribers on YouTube alone. You have likely come across one of Soresi’s sets if you’ve been scrolling through social media as a brief escape from our current reality. *stares directly into camera* But this self-described “matza pizza” skewers rather than ignores our current rea…

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Business woman and entrepreneur - Megan Goecke 50:21

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Megan Goecke runs multiple businesses, including Hello Beautiful Bridal & Formal Wear in Kearney, she teaches at UNK, and has a family. Aside from being motivated and successful, she’s a genuine person and has a great story to share about how she got started and tries balancing it all! Support the show…

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Cancelling the Insurrection (ft. Meredith Shiner) 1:07:58

9M ago1:07:58

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January 6, 2025 marked two grim occasions: the four year anniversary of Donald Trump inciting his followers to take over the U.S. Capitol and the present-day Congress certifying Trump’s 2.0’s presidential election victory. This week, Katelyn, Christine, and special guest Meredith Shiner compare and contrast their experiences as congressional report…

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Casey's Chief Pizza and Beer Officer - Joe Cruz! 1:04:13

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Come listen to Casey’s Chief Pizza and Beer Officer (CPBO), Joe Cruz! Learn how Joe won a competition last year through social media to be the first person to hold this esteemed title where he gets to pair pizza and beer for Casey’s and post about it! He’s a lot of fun and does a lot of different things. He’s Joe Cruz and you’re going to have fun l…

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Blake Lively and the Making of a Cancellation 38:34

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“Imagine if a document saying all the things that he wants ends up in the wrong hands,” Melissa Nathan—the crisis public relations expert who preserved alleged domestic abuser Johnny Depp’s public image—texted behind the scenes of her latest smear-campaign-for-hire. The New York Times called Nathan’s bluff. publishing the extent of her actor-direct…

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Delay, Deny, Depose (this is not a threat) 43:07

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The health insurer horror stories haven’t stopped coming in the two weeks since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed by alleged murderer-turned-folk hero Luigi Mangione. And the ruling class is not having it! Elected officials, corporate CEOs, and the mainstream media with the power to change or buck the system are hell bent on p…

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Alf Hog and the Bluesky X-odus (ft. Faine Greenewood) 57:34

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Last month’s Loser Election prompted an X-odus from Elon Musk’s crumbling app to Bluesky, which grew by 1 million users per day toward the end of November. Despite the grim news cycles, Bluesky is far from all doom and gloom. It is, in fact, putting the social back in social networking. This week, Katelyn and Christine chat with Faine Greenwood, wh…

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I Weigh - The End but Not Goodbye: Jameela's Farewell AMA 54:28

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This week Jameela is bidding a fond farewell to the I Weigh Podcast and answering listener questions. Jameela revisits how the I Weigh movement + podcast started and gives insights into what she’ll be up to next. Remember, this isn’t the end...just the beginning of new and exciting things in the next chapter! And remember, Eat. Laugh. Orgasm...but …

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I Weigh - Dismantling Gender Violence with Dr Jackson Katz 1:02:08

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Jameela welcomes the world-leading educator on gender violence, Dr Jackson Katz (Every Man, Tough Guise) back to her I Weigh podcast for a fresh discussion on why violence against women is a men’s issue, and what we all can do to make a difference. Dr Katz talks through the current state of the manosphere, what message the recent US election result…

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The Loser Election (ft Michael Hobbes) 53:33

11M ago53:33

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The “Daddy Election” did not go as Cancel Me, Daddy planned. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what woulda, coulda, shoulda changed the outcome of the “Loser Election,” in which we’re all losers reading and skeeting our way through the Orange Fallout. This week, Katelyn and Christine make sense of the “multiverse” of election takes with “Canc…

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I Weigh - Living Deliciously with Florence Given 1:18:12

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This week, Jameela is joined by author & illustrator Florence Given (Women Living Deliciously) to talk finding joy in your life, being a playful activist, and opening your own doors of self-expression. Florence shares ways to let go of other people’s perceptions of you, and how to intentionally take up (too much) space by showing up courageously an…