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The Cracked Podcast

Literally Media

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Facts, jokes, and more from the Internet’s leading comedy website, Cracked.com. Fill your week and your brain with hilarious, mind-blowing revelations that’ll make you the most interesting person in every room you’re in.
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Kurt Vonneguys

Alex Schmidt & Michael Swaim

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Join reader-comedians Alex Schmidt and Michael Swaim for a fun, digressive trip through the Kurt Vonnegut canon. It’s a book club, a comedy show, and a cavalcade of smart, entertaining segments. Discover Vonnegut works you’ve never read! Rediscover your Kurt favorites! And cure the terrible disease of loneliness by going on a K.V. appreciation deep dive with a friendly karass of your fellow listeners.
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Badical

Gamefully Unemployed

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Badical™ - the most controversial arcade fighting game of the 1990s - is back with a vengeance! Join hosts Tom Reimann and David Bell on a deep-dive into the making of a simple coin-operated distraction that became a billion-dollar franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews with the creators and cast of Badical™ as they discuss what it was like to be part of a phenomenon that spawned countless sequels, several motion pictures, a handful of congressional hearings, and one or two f ...
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This Groundskeeper Willie video’s going to have it ALL - the length and girth of a Dan Carlin history podcast, the tightly-scripted humor of a VH1 Behind the Music OR BETTER, that’s just an entry-level promise, and of course we’ll learn a ton of fun facts by cataloging and explaining every single joke or reference Willie’s ever made in an ADD-fuele…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one with the senile chessmaster.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck our store to…
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Bridgett and Sarah start their coverage of one of the biggest trilogies in film history. That’s right. The one with the hobbits. Join us for the first installment of the three-part LOTR podcast. Also, apologies about the last 5 minutes. Sarah’s microphone cut out.Features:Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Bri…
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Seanbaby joins the pod to discuss the ancient FPS and trailblazer Halo 2. They discuss legacy, mechanics, and the Golden Triangle (Swaim’s taint).Seanbaby: https://1900hotdog.com/Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialMichael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialCheck our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www…
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Michael and Abe discuss the recent Ice Cube vehicle, War of the Worlds. A screenlife movie where Cube saves the planet from the safety of his Amazon-brand life pod, using corporations to save humanity. It’s recently gone viral for being terrible, so we figured we’d go for that sweet viral money. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/mich…
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Michael and Abe, very white dudes, discuss the themes, execution, and techniques of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Movie’s pretty good. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck …
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Sarah and Bridgett discuss how the fears of adults and the fears of children are different (and the same). How we can reason our ways out of things and how irrational fears persist. Also, how children do not fear death and that means we should fear them.Rough Stuff: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@…
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This episode covers 2017’s It, the famous fun clown story. Michael and Abe discuss why they made the clown SO sexy and discuss the Kingiverse at large. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patre…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #12, the second part of the mid-Pefect Session doubleheader, Jupiter Jazz. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additi…
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Just so ya know, our Pick the Flick tier is back on so you can give us some scratch to choose our Frame Rate topics. We’d like to thank Doctor Slaphammer for suggesting Videodrome for our epic return.Also, Tom Reimann joins the pod to discuss all things Cronenberg and to remind us all to long live the new flesh.Features:Tom Reimann: https://bsky.ap…
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Mike checks in with his Mom about the book she's writing, surviving an early life filled with cosmic horror-levels of trauma, finally finding help, and how grateful they both are to still be here.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAnd his Mom.Music by Abe Epperson.Support Small Beans and access Additional Conte…
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This episode of STME features the one and only Bill Oakley, legendary Simpsons writer, co-creator of Mission Hill, and originator of the Simpsons "Steamed Hams" joke which spiraled into an internet phenomenon and later the namesake of his newfound food influencer career. We talk Simpsons, Mission Hill, The Mullets, and of course, burgers.…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #12, the first part of the mid-Pefect Session doubleheader, Jupiter Jazz. It’s another Vicious one. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Smal…
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This episode was recorded along with the Little Mermaid episode so there’s a bit of flutter in Abe’s track but it’s not so bad. We swear it won’t happen again.(Randy Marsh impression) Oh… Aaah! A dive into Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s first feature film. It surprisingly holds up for a film made in 1993. It’s an examination of the South Park guys’ f…
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This episode covers 2025’s The Life of Chuck, a short story told in 3 acts chronicling the life and choices of Chuck, a man on his deathbed. Michael and Abe slightly disagree about the film, but you’ll never see the twist coming.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bs…
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Bridgett and Sarah complete their dive into the Paddington trilogy. They discuss the internet hype, the feel-goodery-ness of it all, and what releasing a bear into the wild might do to the great country of Peru. Spread it onto your ears like so much marmalade. Features:Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Bridge…
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Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialDavid Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/movi…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #11, Toys in the Attic. It’s the slime monster one. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://w…
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A classic movie bean pod. This time around David Bell joins the conversation where the beans discuss the legacy, maneuvers, and storytelling of the OG Alien. We decided to do this after we all had contentious thoughts on Alien:Romulus. So consider this round two! Facehug!Features:David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.socialMichael…
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Michael Swaim brings in Brian Brushwood (Scam School/Scam Nation, Modern Rogue), a magician and his expert witness in scams, for episode three of The Simpsons Taught Me Podcast to delve more into the musical con man influence behind the classic Simpsons episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also debate whether the end result determines if someone w…
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The hosts each bring a film that they love but is tough to just sit down and watch.Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. We’ll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon!Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialMaggie Mae Fish: https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans an…
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On episode two of the Simpsons Taught Me Everything Podcast, Michael Swaim is joined by fellow comedy writer, Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers), to continue to delve into more Music Man references from the Conan O'Brien written episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also dissect Buddy Hackett's famous duck joke that he told on the Tonight Show with…
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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This episode covers 1985’s Cat’s Eye, an anthology of three stories: “Quitters, Inc,” “The Ledge,” and “General.” Two stories about humans being horrible and one story about a tiny goober being horrible. Michael and Abe are there. You’re there. It’s the podcast.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: h…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #10, Ganymede Elegy. Jet sees an old flame. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patre…
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Everything Michael Swaim knows about the world, he learned from The Simpsons—and now, he's passing on all that useless information to you. On Simpsons Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim takes a single joke from The Simpsons and pulls the thread of its origins, unraveling bits of history, pop culture, and otherwise random trivia we never knew we ne…
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Sarah and Bridgett unpack how we’ve all been a shitty friend, or had one. Let’s discuss the grief-stained complex machinations of just wanting to move on from one another. Sit down and enjoy the cool bath of affirmations of kindness and forgiveness.Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpodEmail us your horrible tales: [email protected]
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Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialDavid Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/movi…
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The boys watched The Electric State (2025) which recently premiered on Netflix. It’s almost a state of the union of how America bottles up revolution and sells it back to us in corporate packages. Is this detrimental to art? Is the commoditization of art bad? Or is it just an American enterprise that creates fun films that pass the time?Features:Mi…
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First off, apologies for the flutter in Abe’s voice. It’s not a recording error, he’s just so moved by the conversation he is on the brink of tears.1989’s Little Mermaid is the movie! Abe and Michael talk about the songs, the illogical characters, the backward attempt at progressiveness of the tale, and the importance of the film.Features:Michael S…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #9, Jamming with Edward. Our last Bebop crew member has arrived. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Conte…
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Bridgett and Sarah continue their dive into the Paddington trilogy. They discuss the internet hype, the feel-goodery-ness of it all, and what releasing a bear into the wild might do to the great city of London. Spread it onto your ears like so much marmalade. Features:Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweetsSarah Griffith: https://www…
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Today it’s 2025’s The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins. When the monkey stops beating his drum at the end of this episode, Abe and Michael unceremoniously explode into a fine blood mist.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access A…
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #8, Waltz for Venus. The one with the healing plant. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://…
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Michael, Abe, and Dave sit down with the classic Airplane! (1980) to discuss the longevity, jokes per minute, and type of comedy you see in the film that was once voted “funniest movie of all time” by someone somewhere, I don’t know.Features:David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.socialMichael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michae…
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Amidst the fog of 2025, three men recollect and review a film shot 35 years previous. DJ Wooldridge joins us to discuss the unique dystopia that is the classic Total Recall. Verhoeven, Schwarzenegger, and a tiny little krang take center for this one.Check out and support DJ’s comic: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/dangerboi?ref=1p…
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KOK is back! It’s time for KOK! This episode Abe and Mike discuss the 1993 drama Needful Things with Max Von Sydow and Ed Harris! It’s the one where the devil sells you things and makes a town fall into chaos!Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Sma…
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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #7, Heavy Metal Queen. The space trucker one. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.pat…
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Ah Heck! It’s back! Your favorite basketball themed, trilogy talkin’ co-hosts Bridgett and Sarah are back! They decided to cover a new trilogy. This time, it’s that feel-good furball that boosts your optimism for humanity: Paddington. Features:Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweetsSarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffithS…
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The hosts each bring a film that the other will just sit down and watch because they say so, dammit. Maggie sold a show to Nebula! Adam’s girlfriend broke into his house to decorate!Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. We’ll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon!Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.b…
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