Best Nick Monk Podcasts (2025)

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King Alfred And The Viking Invasion 55:06

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Anglo-Saxon Britain is under siege from a new threat from across the North Sea...the Great Viking Hoard. Fearsome warriors who are hellbent on claiming the rich and fertile lands of England for themselves. One Anglo-Saxon king, King Alfred The Great, stands up to them. He must protect his beloved kingdom of Wessex from annihilation. Join us, as we …

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Strange News: The Great US Science Exodus, Exotic Support Animals, New Mexico Childcare Revolution and More 1:02:29

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A new Brain Drain: funding cuts and political chaos cause scientists to leave the US -- and other countries love it. Wal-Mart bans an emotional support alligator. Protestors get in hot water in the UK. New Mexico may make childcare free. And one scientist may have just cracked the code on space travel. All this and more -- including the first bot m…

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Ask HTM - Best Grocery Cashback Credit Cards, Risking it with Ultra Cheap Car Rentals, & Giving Up on Home Ownership #1039 54:25

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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Be Our Geft (Gareth Reynolds, Carl Tart, Hannah Pilkes) 1:21:36

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This week, Gareth Reynolds joins Scott to talk about his eleven years in podcasting, his fear of being lobotomized, and his new podcast, Next We Have. Then, private detective The Chief returns to update us on the whereabouts of Carmen Sandiego. Next, A Girl Who Had The Craziest Night drops by to recount her escapades. And finally, we get a visit fr…

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The Mystery of New Zealand's Kaikōura Lights 1:07:27

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In December of 1978, New Zealand's Kaikōura mountain ranges gained international attention as a series of unidentified glowing objects appeared to follow multiple planes in the area. Pilots, journalists, radar techs and air traffic control all confirmed the events -- along with numerous witnesses on the ground. Almost fifty years after the initial …

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Friday Flight - Pricey Porch Pumpkins, Twitter for Trading, & Saving for a Spouse #1038 33:30

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Listener Mail: Barbie Power Wheels, Panama Strangeness, A Time Warner Conspiracy and More 49:30

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A bizarre Power Wheels heist goes awry. TikTok loses its mind over an unidentified ...thing in Panama. A fellow Conspiracy Realist hips Ben, Matt and Noel to a massive (and massively petty) possible conspiracy in the corporate world. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmil…

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Bonus Bang: Live at the Bell House Pt 1 (Hot 4 Scott) 2:09:12

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This week we've reached the final episode in our "Hot 4 Scott" series, featuring Adam Scott. Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY, Scott is joined by Jason Mantzoukas, Adam Scott, Big Chunky Bubbles, John Lennon, and Silver Screen Sammy to celebrate the release of Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book. (Originally released as episode …

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The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex 1:04:02

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At the height of the Cold War, both the Soviets and the United States raced to hold supremacy across the globe. Over in North Dakota, you can find a strange relic of this unending conflict -- the Stanley R. Mickelson Safeguard Complex, a billion-dollar boondoggle built to detect and destroy Soviet missiles. It opened on October 1st, 1975. Just one …

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Ch03.Podcast04 Emma Monk 49:10

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For TAOS Chapter 3, Episode 4 of the TAOS podcast, hosts Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain have the great pleasure of speaking to actor, producer, disability advocate, business owner and acting coach, Emma Monk (Grey's Anatomy, Nickelodeon's Hopefuls, and LGBTQIA+ film Let's Go Below the Rainbow) about the perspective required to embrace a creative caree…

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Cutting Taxes & Retiring Sooner w/ Cody Garrett #1037 55:17

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Benjamin Franklin once wrote “... in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” It was true over 200 years ago and it’s true today! But we’re here to argue that there’s another certainty pertaining to taxes: that we all have the ability to change our individual tax rate by our own actions! Our guest today, Cody Garrett, has thoroughly …

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CLASSIC: Betty and Barney Hill: The UFO Case that Changed Everything, with Toby Ball 57:34

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In September of 1961, on an empty country road in rural New Hampshire, Barney and Betty Hill experienced the most profound, bizarre night of their lives in what would become the first widely-publicized account of an alien abduction in US history -- the case that would go on to influence hundreds, if not thousands, of abduction cases to follow. But …

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Strange News: ICE Raids in Georgia, Swedish Teen Assassins, LSD and Mass Surveillance in China 51:21

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US authorities raid a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, detaining nearly 500 workers and sparking an international crisis with South Korea. The QAnon Queen of Canada is arrested. The rise of teenage assassins in Sweden. US tech companies are complicit in mass surveillance across China. The good and bad of LSD. All this and more in this week's stran…

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Ask HTM - Gifting $ to Other’s Kids, Most Affordable Protein, & Snagging the 529 State Deduction #1036 51:44

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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Polly Wolly Cule (Lisa Gilroy, Jacob Wysocki, Charlie McCrackin) 1:18:24

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LA radio personality Wiz Bang, cowboy Rusty “Hawkeyes” Tutherford, and an AI reimagined being, Burlesque Ives, join Scott for a CBB Roundtable. In this very special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang!, Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comedy…

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Governments and AI, Chapter Two: Everything Is Precedent 42:56

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As human civilization hurtles headlong toward technology it still does not fully understand, your favorite world governments are in a new arms race to control large language models, generative AI, and the terrifying golden goose -- a fully sentient, artificially created, non-organic mind. So what happens when they discover it? As Ben, Matt and Noel…

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Friday Flight - Flipping For Cash, Health Insurance Hikes, & Grim Googling #1035 36:51

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Listener Mail: Undersea Cable Shenanigans, Anunnaki Pirates, Cat Conversations 41:11

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HR prompts an exploration of the world's internet -- and what happens when it fails. Dale pitches the concept of Anunnaki Pirates. Moose shares some insight into cat conversations. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystu…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, Matt Besser, Monika Smith, Toni Charline (Hot 4 Scott) 1:39:46

12d ago1:39:46

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This week we've reached our penultimate episode in our "Hot 4 Scott" Bonus Bang series. Originally titled "Olafer Only", Adam Scott joins Scott for a pre-Emmys check-in as they talk about the making of "Severance", his one-of-a-kind tuxedo, and who he will be inviting to the Emmys. Then, Olaf’s Middle Part from Frozen stops by to talk about separat…

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Ch03.Podcast03 John Marc Desengano 46:55

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In TAOS Chapter 3, Episode 3, hosts Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey chat to Filipino-Australian actor, improviser, theatre-maker, and educator, John Marc Desengo, who shares his own experiences with mentors, collaborating on and developing projects, his early career work with Brainstorm Productions, and his current roles including his work at Western E…

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Governments and AI, Chapter One: New Tools, Old Game 43:10

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Corporations across the planet are going crazy for AI -- and governments are no different. So what happens when new technology revolutionizes the same age-old interests of a government? What happens when a new technology revolutionizes the same age-old mistakes as well?In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel explore go…

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Financial Freedom on Less than $40k w/ Hope Ware #1034 53:20

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Want to live joyfully and abundantly on a shoestring budget? Is it even possible or is it something from a bygone era?! With headlines shouting that even high income earners making $300,000 are living paycheck, achieving financial freedom on a $40,000 salary sounds like a pipe dream. But our guest today is proof that it’s possible and that you can …

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CLASSIC: At What Price Safety: The Conundrum of Clearview AI 59:31

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It's "AI" week here on Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. In tonight's Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel revisit their 2020 original exploration of Clearview AI -- to its supporters, this company's facial recognition software revolutionizes safety. To its critics, there's much more on the horizon. They don't want you to read our book.: https://st…

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Strange News: China Throws a Party -- and Not Everyone is Invited 57:26

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Fan of the show Uncle Xi just threw a big party to commemorate the end of World War II. In this week's strange news segment, the guys explore the FOMO of the world's second-strangest science fair. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Ask HTM - Condo Cold Feet, Investing in ABLE Accounts, and the Best Interest Rate Ever #1033 51:02

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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Group Soup (Asif Ali, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Greg Hess) 1:26:50

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This week, Asif Ali returns to clear the air with Scott and discuss the upcoming second season of “Deli Boys”. Then, boat boys McGarth Darby and Harris Teeter drop by to announce their upcoming barbecue. Finally, folk singer Glen Plapinger joins to serenade the group with his dulcet tones and interesting political takes. Don’t forget to check out t…

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Can We Talk With Animals? Chapter Two: AI is Another Animal 1:04:40

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People have attempted to communicate with other animals since before the dawn of recorded history. Today, almost every pet owner feels they have deep, communicative bonds with their pets -- but what about wild animals? In the second chapter of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel discover how 'AI' may soon allow humans to speak directly with mu…

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Friday Flight - Forgotten 401k, Peaking Pessimism, & Loyalty is for Losers #1032 39:31

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Listener Mail: PoodleCrab, The Messenger, and Oz Woman 46:30

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The Messenger prompts a conversation on video games and divinity. Oz Woman replies to the earlier series on the Anunnaki. Following up on the earlier news about China's artificial womb, PoodleCrab and others walk through the positive -- and negative -- implications. A brief homily on Cracker Barrel. All this and more in this week's listener mail se…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, Will Hines, Suzi Barrett (Hot 4 Scott) 1:29:24

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This week's Bonus Bang is the second in our Hot 4 Scott series. Originally titled, "From Candy Boy To TV Boy", friend of the show Adam Scott joins Scott to talk about the U2 biopic announcement, the first ‘sclusie behind the Party Down revival, and the alternate titles for his Apple TV+ show Severance. Then, shoe designer Thomas Mashed-Potatoes sto…

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Ch03.Podcast02 Julia Grace 46:04

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For Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the TAOS podcast, hosts Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain are joined by acclaimed actor and acting coach Julia Grace (Offspring, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Steppenwolf Theatre) as they explore how fear, doubt, and resistance can shape the creative journey. Julia has been working as an actor, coach and teacher for over 15 …

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Can We Talk With Animals? Chapter One: Your Pets Know Way More Than You 1:02:04

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Do you have a bond with a household pet? Do they understand what you say to them -- and, if so, how much? In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into a question that's mystified humanity since the dawn of history: Can we really talk to non-human animals? Not at or to... but with? Tune in to learn how science may fin…

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Built to Borrow: The Hidden Forces Behind Debt w/ John Dinsmore #1031 56:30

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A lot of folks discover personal finance podcasts like this one after hitting a few bumps in the road – most often with debt. Maybe you’ve maxed out your credit cards, or you’re juggling more Buy Now Pay Later payments than you can keep up with. That kind of financial stress is heavy, and it often comes with a side of shame. But what if your money …

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CLASSIC: Your News Agency or the CIA: The Story of Operation Mockingbird 54:58

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Propaganda has always been a powerful tool, and humanity's recent technological innovations have only amplified its reach. Long-standing laws in the US were meant to prevent US propaganda for foreign audiences from reaching the domestic population, but over time those laws have been eroded... and, as it turns out, Uncle Sam was secretly pushing pro…

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Strange News: An Orgy Dome Disaster, Cardboard Conspiracies, Insults on Airplanes and More 1:08:28

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US Nationals captured attempting an info war to destablize Greenland. A lawsuit emerges on an airline. A cardboard cartel is in play and, it appears, actively conspiring against you. All this -- plus an orgy dome -- in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-r…

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Ask HTM - Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminating 401k Loans #1030 53:17

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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Double Buggle (Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante) 1:30:56

22d ago1:30:56

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This week, Scott welcomes back Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett. The three discuss Kyle’s album “The Real Me”, Beck’s appearance in “Superman”, and their new podcast, “What’s Our Podcast?”. Then, entrepreneurs Austin and Tony return to discuss the rebuilding of their brand. Finally, Brian and Brundan Buggle stop by to chat about the New York City touri…

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Aqua Tofana - The Silent Killer 34:50

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There is a way out...Speak to the right people, enter the well established underground network, and you can purchase a small vile of Aqua Tofana. In Renaissance Italy many desperate women are trapped in loveless and abusive marriages of convenience. There appears to be no way out except...poisoning. Join us and let us tell you about this incredible…

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The Anunnaki, Chapter Three: A Future in the Sky? 37:10

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Oh, praise Enlil! This is our final -- for now -- episode on the concept of the Anunnaki. 'Ben,' Matt, and Noel explore the arguments for 'ancient aliens,' while also discovering real-life, current astronomical information that just might prove a princely seed of truth to all those tall tales of old. They don't want you to read our book.: https://s…

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Friday Flight - Pre-K For Pay, Helicopter Savers, & Politics Shmoliticks #1029 35:47

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Listener Mail: Cryptid Hunters, Tricorders, The Blackpool Underworld and Abandoned America 47:00

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Phlounder responds to Ben's earlier point about Friday news stories. A friendly Chef also named Ben prompts a conversation between Matt and Noel about tricorders. Dan B answers questions about Mango the Parrot with, first-hand experience from Blackpool. Also Cryptid Hunters. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want yo…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, James Adomian (Hot 4 Scott) 1:19:42

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This week, we're turning up the heat with the first in our Bonus Bang series, "Hot 4 Scott", featuring the one and only Adam Scott. Originally titled, "A Worthy Uhhh", Scott is joined by two of the finest actors of our generation, with Independent Spirit Award nominee Adam Scott and Emmy winner Alan Rickman. You can expect the reprise of Guess The …