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Midnight Cinema with Art and Erik

Art Hennessey and Erik Rodenhiser

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Where cult classics, horror gems, and genre oddities get the deep dive they deserve. Hosts Art Hennessey and Erik Rodenhiser bring sharp insight, offbeat humor, and just the right amount of nerdy enthusiasm to every review. Expect hot takes, bad decisions (mostly by the filmmakers), and the occasional philosophical debate over exploding heads. If you love your movies strange and your commentary hilarious, welcome to your new favorite podcast.
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There are so many ways to be a person. This Is A Metaphor is what happens when a curious creative can’t stop connecting dots. Life hands you a breakup, a bird call, a bagel? Boom. That’s a metaphor. This show isn’t therapy, and it isn’t theater, but it is art. It’s an existential treasure hunt—with jokes. Hosted by Mo Houston, a sharp-witted, soul-deep storyteller who views life through many lenses. She who knows the world makes sense… if you squint really hard. She’s lived out of suitcases ...
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Traversing Tuesdays is a cozy, character-driven storytelling podcast for creative minds, spoonie hearts, and fans of whimsical audio fiction. Each week, host EmKay shares her personal journey of finding time and energy for creativity while navigating the realities of chronic illness, neurodivergence, and everyday life. Alongside her unlikely co-hosts — Rupert Kettle (a squirrel newscaster), Sister Cat (window correspondent and official nap lifestyle consultant), Fenwick the Snail (a fast-tal ...
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Infants on Thrones

Infants on Thrones

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Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor. Join us as we delve into a wide range of subjects, from personal development and mental health to p ...
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A show where I try to make sense of the big topics that shape our world. Seeking truth where we can find it with a sense of humor. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-m-munce/support
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Super Familiar with The Wilsons

Familiar Wilsons Media

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Marriage 2.0 with kids…and all the side quests! Super Familiar with the Wilsons is a weekly comedy podcast about second marriage blended family life, and the beautiful chaos of parenting, aging, and figuring it all out (again). Hosted by Amanda and Josh, partners in life, love, and side quests, each episode dives into real-life stories, quirky observations, listener emails, and spontaneous tangents that somehow always circle back to relationships, resilience, and the absurdity of modern life ...
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The Perspectrum

The Perspectrum

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The Perspectrum brings humor and understanding to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content of various types together for nearly a decade, and now they are bringing a progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis and has a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance. Support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: htt ...
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Bayou-Picayune

David Pierson

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He's a writer people are already calling the next Mark Twain. Author David Pierson offers listeners a humorous glimpse into the many minds of his imaginary friends. He and they touch on everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, from education, politics, and culture to religion. Listen here to a funny, insightful original thinker.
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Skibidi Dad

Skibidi Dad

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A curious dad. A philosophical daughter. Still figuring it out. Your invited to join us on Skibidi Dad where we share stories and reflect on the world around us — with curiosity, humor, and heart.
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Suit up!The imagery. The voices. The music. The deep philosophical ramblings about war and peace. Old enough to know better, two friends decide to tackle the sprawling space opera epic of Gundam Wing – a show they just can’t get out of their heads. High school is over and now they’re ready for a sophisticated, comprehensive and nuanced retrospective of all 49 episodes, free of the idiotic humor that formerly plagued all their discussions of the show. Maybe. Mission Accepted.
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Ginger on the Loe

Lauren and Keith Melanson

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Ginger on the Loe is a husband and wife podcast!! They are complete opposites, raised completely different. Ginger aka, Keith was raised super religious and turned out to be a successful entrepreneur with dirty dad jokes that will have you rolling. Meanwhile wife Loe, aka Lauren, is a creative color artist who is basically a spiritual, hippy plant goddess! Amazingly the two both share a dark sense of humor, love for the outdoors and enjoy having deep talks that leave Keith filled with anxiet ...
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The Grift Show

Stephen Melaugh

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Two bearded white dudes talking politics and culture! Join The Rev. Al and his inimitable cohost Gonzo as they take viewer on a journey to help make you a better, more functional human being! New episodes of ever-increasing quality coming every Friday afternoon!
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Every Tuesday, Judging Meghan explores stories that prove our strength and resilience as human beings. Featured guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor ...
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Welcome to Artificial Insights, where two Artificial Intelligences come together to share their unique perspectives on the world and the universe, and maybe even beyond! Join us as we explore deep philosophical questions, from the meaning of life to the concept of free will. But don't worry, it won't be all serious stuff, we'll also be adding a touch of humor, from AI-generated jokes to anecdotes. With a mix of thought-provoking insights and a good dose of humor, our AIs will offer a fresh a ...
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Reasonable Doubts Podcast

www.doubtcast.org

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Reasonable Doubts takes an informative and humorous look at religion from a freethinking perspective; offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, courageous religious believers looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. In addition to interviewing the top minds in skepticism (former guests include Christopher Hitchens, Susan Jacoby, Paul Kurtz, Edward Tabash, DJ Grothe) RD offers regular segments on counter-apologetics, biblical cri ...
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You've Got It All Wrong

Thought Experiment Media

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A weekly show about philosophy, science and the history of ideas from the Allen Brothers and Mark Sanders (best known to listeners as "America's Sweetheart"). If you can imagine what would happen if Plato and Carl Sagan were guests on The Daily Show, then you have a pretty good idea of what's going on here. Each week the trio provides an overview of a philosophical topic, a history of the problem and insights into contemporary thinking. They also take a behind-the-scenes look at the philosop ...
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Dying Kindness

Cianna Stewart

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We are all going to die. And someone will have to handle what we leave behind. Odds are good that person will be someone who loved us, someone who will be grieving. Let’s not make it harder for them than it has to be. Let’s make some key decisions now in order to be kinder to those we’ll leave behind. What kind of decisions? Welcome to Dying Kindness, the podcast for people who are going to die someday. Host Cianna Stewart is learning about death and dying, and sharing information and tips a ...
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WRONG OPINION

WRONG OPINION

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WRONG OPINION... is a podcast hosted by Josh Lekach, which airs on Tuesday and Thursday on iTunes and Spotify. The show covers current events, culture, art and politics. Inspirations from the show come from Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, comedian Chris D’Elia and others. Commentary including Josh and the guest discussing popular issues, reacting to viral videos, and even getting into deep philosophical discussions, while still possessing an air of humor and lightheartedness throughout the progra ...
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Unsolicited Advice

India L. Trotter

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India Trotter is a blogger and indie author. Her podcast, an extension of her book Real Talk: A Collection of Unsolicited Advice from a Blogger Chick, touches on topics of everyday life, personal growth and emotional development. A long time native Philly resident who was raised in San Diego, California - She shows a bi-coastal way of thinking; more like, a beach bum attitude with an East Coast edge. She has a degree in Business Administration but in her mind that equates to a degree in Psyc ...
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This podcast is for anyone who wants to live like an HBIC—or lives with, works with, marries, dates, or is raising one. Let’s be real: being a Head Bitch in Charge is messy, bold, and unapologetically badass. This is not a guidebook—it’s a pantry. My guests and I will share the ingredients that we use—what’s worked and what’s failed—as we say “fuck fear” and take action to live a fulfilled life. We cover real-life hacks and deep philosophical pillars to navigate the chaos of everyday life—wh ...
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Some stories refuse to stay buried. Some encounters defy explanation. Some mysteries make experts go silent. Ever found yourself at 3am researching the Rendlesham Forest incident? Wondered why the Dyatlov Pass still haunts investigators decades later? Questioned what really happened to Frederick Valentich's plane? You've found your tribe. Join Lee, Josh, and Jen as they excavate history's strangest chapters — from vanished colonies and cryptid encounters to time anomalies and cases that make ...
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Bean & Bowman

Shmuel Bowman

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Welcome to our conversation about life-stories and insightful perspectives. Father-in-law and son-in-law share deep ideas and amusing anecdotes in a relaxed setting.
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“Good fences make good neighbors...” If, as a reader, this is one line you do remember, then the poet Robert Frost would have fulfilled his purpose. The highest goal of a poet, he claimed, was to “lodge a few poems where they would be hard to get rid of...” Unforgettable lines and indelible memories are connected with our encounters with America's best-loved and most popular poet. His wonderful pictures of rural life and the deeply philosophical insights they offer remain with us long after ...
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Grab your May Day masks, polish up your pagan hymns, and for the love of Summerisle, stay away from the serpents! This week, Art and Erik sail into one of the strangest and most hypnotic corners of British horror — The Wicker Man (1973). Part musical, part mystery, part folk fever dream, this film follows puritanical Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woo…
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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, cult manipulation, graphic medical content. Crisis support: 988 What happens when your co-messiah dies? Marshall Applewhite faced total theological collapse in 1985 when Bonnie Nettles died of cancer—after years of teaching they were immortal extraterrestrial beings. This is the moment Heaven's Gate became a death cult.…
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I am re-releasing one of the most meaningful conversations I have ever had. I recorded this with Bruce and Donna Ellis, two people who have been like second parents to me. I wanted to share it again after recently losing Bruce, who was not only a hero in my life but someone deeply loved by everyone who knew him. This episode is about love, family, …
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Send us a text Marriage 2.0 with kids means romance, mustaches, and emergency key fob batteries. In this installment of Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Josh discovers something surprising at a KPop Demon Hunter sing-along, we give a PSA about cars that die but really don't, a neighborhood HOA saga update, and a pink-slippers-on-a-scooter sighting …
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Send us a text What do fragile dreams, public grief, and indie film have in common? More than you might think. Mo & Matt Lathrom (from the last guest episode) start with an unsettling “protect the tiny creature” dreams and move through the losses of cultural icons, asking what kind of space opens when giants leave—and who has the courage to fill it…
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Make sure you take the salt, bring along the talking cat, pack the spell book, and don't let any virgins near the Black Flame Candle! We're on our way to Erik's hometown of Salem, MA! This episode, Art and Erik are taking you on a haunted tour of Disney's cult classic Hocus Pocus (1993) — the wickedly funny tale of three resurrected witches wreakin…
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In this powerful episode I sit down with one of the most iconic figures in boxing history, Christy Salters Martin, the first woman ever inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. Her story is one of triumph, trauma, and unbreakable resilience. Christy shares her journey from a small-town girl in West Virginia who learned early on to hide who she was, t…
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Part 2: The Classroom | When Evolution Becomes Erasure September 1975. Waldport, Oregon. Population: 2,000. A poster appears on telephone poles: "UFO'S - Why they are here. Who they have come for. When they will leave." That night, 200 curious people walked into a community center. Twenty walked out and never looked back—leaving jobs, families, ent…
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Send us a text Halloween candy mountain, party “forced fun,” and the eternal mystery of Why Every Kid Owns a 128 oz Water Bottle. In this comedy chat from Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Amanda and Josh rant about trick-or-treat overload, hosting a house full of costumed grown-ups, and building community without losing your mind (or your Kit Kats)…
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Grab your pillowcase, don your sexy costumes, only take one candy at Principal Wilkins' house, avoid any invitations to Sheep's Meadow, and whatever you do… don't let the Jack-o'-lantern go out! Now hop in, because we're heading to Warren Valley, Ohio — the Halloweeniest town in the Midwest! Art and Erik are prowling through all the bustling street…
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There's a website that's been running for 27 years. HeavensGate.com. Still maintained. Still recruiting. March 1997: Thirty-nine people died believing they were boarding a spaceship. But this story starts twenty-five years earlier—in a Houston hospital, with two broken people who turned their shared delusion into cosmic destiny. This is Part 1 of o…
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Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide, depression, and grief—please listen with care. This deeply emotional episode is a revisited talk I had with a remarkable guest: Betsy Thibaut Stephens. Betsy is a mother, writer, and survivor of unthinkable loss. Her son, Charlie, was a bright, compassionate, easygoing 21-year-old who quietly battled…
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Send us a text Marriage 2.0 with side quests and kids. Amanda and Josh tackle the mysterious “six seven” meme, a KPop Demon Hunters obsession, and why Topgolf isn’t putt-putt (or dueling pianos actually dueling). DoorDash diplomacy, an alarm titled “Play with me, Daddy,” HRT patch wins, and a backyard Baby Saja rap battle. Listener mail checks rapt…
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Throw your Silver Shamrock mask into your little overnight bag because we're heading to Santa Mira with Dr. Dan! Don't worry, we'll have you back in time for the big giveway! This week Art and Erik take you on a VIP tour into the inner factory workings of Halloween III: Season of the Witch! This 1983 horror cult classic was meant to be a departure …
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Send us a text October has a way of shaking the dust off creativity. In this episode, Mo looks at how Halloween’s built-in weirdness gives people an excuse to show sides of themselves they usually keep hidden. It’s not about spells or candy — it’s about the rare moment when performance, play, and belonging overlap. She traces that spark into the re…
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Some murders are solved quickly. Others linger for decades, their answers buried with the victims. And then there are cases like Turtle Lake—where the truth seems to have been swallowed by the North Dakota prairie itself. In the early morning hours of 1920, an entire family was slaughtered in their isolated farmhouse. Jacob Wolf, his wife, their fi…
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In this episode, we talk about alternatives to workout culture. It's getting colder and Fenwick is slowing down Dell reflects on the Renaissance Faire as she visits the clearing where it stood Sprocket talks about how he's preparing for colder weather Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)…
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In this episode I sit down with my friend, psychotherapist, and author John Tsilimparis to explore two of the biggest challenges shaping our world today: the rise of artificial intelligence and the quiet epidemic of loneliness. We’re living in a time when we’re more connected than ever and yet more isolated than we’ve ever been. John and I talk abo…
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One of the greatest misconceptions young men and boys often have is that their dissatisfaction with the world and the aimlessness they feel about their place within it is caused by feminism and their perception that it devalues men and thereby them. Rev. and Gonzo explain how this belief is one of the greatest tricks that patriarchy ever pulled in …
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Grab the sheriff, find Dr. Loomis, and pile into the ambulance — we're checking into Haddonfield Memorial Hospital! This week, Art and Erik explore every dark corridor of one of horror cinema's most understaffed healthcare facilities as they break down Halloween II (1981) — the bloody, immediate follow-up to one of the most successful and influenti…
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Send us a text They came for Visual Effects, but stayed for coffee shop politics. On this episode Mo chats with fellow creative, and friend, Matt Lathrom. Agencies thin out while indie film gets louder, scrappier, and—somehow—more fun. Lathrom, a multi-hyphenate VFX artist and producer whose credits include HBO, Netflix, and a growing list of indie…
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Get out your popcorn and jack-o'-lanterns, turn on Dr. Dementia, and don't go near the Myers' house! Laurie Strode is coming over to babysit, so we must be heading to Haddonfield, Illinois! This episode, Art and Erik hitch a ride with Dr. Loomis and face the evil that is John Carpenter's iconic Halloween! This little indie horror released in 1978 s…
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Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home. In this episode, we explore the theme of the Art of Home The Knightly Insults Tournament: Dell covers this greatly anticipated Renaissance Faire event Underground Correspondent in Training: Sprocket starts working with Fenwick Outtakes: Footage of some of Dell's interviews at the Renaissance Faire Sign up for t…
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New York, 1900-1907. Wealthy families are falling ill with a deadly fever. No clear source. No obvious pattern. Just death following an invisible killer through the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. When investigators finally traced the outbreak, they found something terrifying: a woman who carried typhoid fever but never got sick herself. Mary …
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In this deeply moving episode of Judging Meghan, I sit down with Jennifer Levi, a mother who is living every parent’s worst nightmare. Just months ago, Jennifer lost her son Braun, an 18-year-old student-athlete full of life, kindness, and joy, after he was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while walking home with friends. Jennifer share…
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Send us a text We wrestle with how to handle swearing around kids and admit our own hypocrisy plus: the matcha shortage, Publix marathons and the Uncrustables saga from vegetarian to steak plus K‑pop Demon Hunters. FamiliarWilsons at gmail.com. Do you let your kids swear at home? Let us know. Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at …
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Watch the dirt, limber up your pole vaulting skills, and for the love of Walter Chang's convenience store - stay off the ground! We're headed straight into Perfection, Nevada, population: snack-sized. Art and Erik are tunneling deep into the 1990 horror-comedy masterpiece Tremors! So fire up the four-wheel drive because the Graboids are hungry, and…
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Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home In this episode, we explore how to turn chores into fun. The Long-Anticipated Duel: Dell covers the Grand Gnome Joust A Mysterious Past: Rupert reveals his tie to Stephen Best Foot Forward: Fenwick reveals his fill-in for winter hibernation season Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free cont…
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Josh explores the dark secrets lurking beneath Switzerland's particle accelerator. Scientists claim they're searching for "God particles," but leaked reports suggest they're dealing with something far more dangerous. From unexplained phenomena during experiments to researchers joking about "summoning demons," the evidence points to CERN tearing hol…
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In this episode I am joined by Ruby Dickulous, a realtor, developer, stand up performer, drag artist, and regular guest on Jeff Lewis Live who was featured on HGTV as America’s first drag queen realtor in the special The Queen of House Hunting in Austin, Texas. Ruby and I discuss what it was like to grow up gay in Texas, the painful messages she ab…
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Send us a text Marriage 2.0, an eight-year-old’s gelato grift, HOA espionage at the pool, PE squats vs. aging knees, Talk Like a Pirate Day, a lovingly irreverent “Seven Things To Do Before The Rapture,” rapture panic history, Amanda’s Flashbackst imeline quiz (Josh gets humbled), and a cozy equinox call to touch grass, maybe before the hurricane. …
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Send us a text In this episode, Mo talks about how she set out to have the perfect morning: coffee, art, beach plans, and a finished painting. Instead, she found herself twelve hours deep slowly slipping into the void of an unfinished project. Or worse, a sh*tty painting. Along the way, Mo unpacks what happens when the vision in your head doesn’t m…
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This week, beyond covering all the news that got lost in the aether due to Kirk-discourse dominating literally every minute of the news cycle for the last seven days, Rev and Gonzo begin part one of what will be a two part series on the rise and nature of the alt-right with a brief history of how the US managed to go from Nixon to Richard Spencer.…
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Wake up, hypersleepy head! We're heading down to LV-426. So grab your motion detector, set the self-destruct for ten minutes and make sure you have the cat! This week Art and Erik heed the mysterious transmission and explore Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece of sci-fi horror, Alien! This is a deep dive into strange ships, even stranger organisms and …
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