Best Ricochet Audio Network Podcasts (2025)

Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and host Charles C.W. Cook dive into Trump’s decision to blow up a Venezuelan drug boat (was it legal? was it war?), the Supreme Court’s green light for immigration profiling in Los Angeles, and the growing showdown between lower courts and SCOTUS. They finish with Trump trying to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and ponder wh…

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Tool Time 28:31

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20d ago28:31

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It's autumn. There's work to be done and you have to know how to handle the pressure of any situation.By Ricochet

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Are You Game? 36:14

27d ago36:14

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Sometimes you just have to "immerse" yourself into another world.By Ricochet

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Chicken Balls! 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Today's lesson: Don't let your wife go to the big box store or you'll be eating the same thing for a week.By Ricochet

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The Tipping Point 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

The most gratuitous show to date. And if you tip your waitress, make sure you help her get back up on her feet.By Ricochet

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The Great Birthright Citizen Debate 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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Charles C.W. Cooke moderates a spirited debate between John Yoo and Richard Epstein on the constitutional meaning and historical origins of birthright citizenship. Drawing on legal precedent, originalist interpretation, and Reconstruction-era history, the two scholars explore whether Wong Kim Ark was rightly decided, how “subject to the jurisdictio…

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Barnyard Odors 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

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Yep, it's another episode of GLoP, where three middle-aged men wander from topic to topic like your drunk uncles at Thanksgiving—except with more references to 1970s TV pilots and less pie. This week’s meandering odyssey covers the full spectrum: wiping Faye Dunaway’s… dignity, debating whether puppies can survive her PR aura, discovering that Supe…

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Chez Barbara 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Sidewalk cafes and gracious living for all.By Ricochet

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Good to the Last Drop 30:55

2M ago30:55

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An episode that's steaming hot and will get you going. Dare we say it? It's good to the last drop (and that's good, too!)By Ricochet

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Heeeeeeeeere's Lileks! 35:02

2M ago35:02

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An episode that was hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on the front porch of Funk & Wagnalls since noon todayBy Ricochet

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Notarized Workout 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Retirement lets you do all the things you've ever wanted... provided you can get past the paperwork.By Ricochet

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Storm Clouds for Trump? Brian Rust Unpacks the Chaos 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Dave welcomes talk radio host extraordinaire Brian Rust onto the program to discuss the day's headlines, chief among them being the Trump Administration's handling of the infamous Epstein files. Brian shares his thoughts on the situation and how President Trump might be able to weather the storm. The conversation also touches on continuing war bein…

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Carjacked 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

Have you heard the news? No? Have a seat...By Ricochet

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Comic Relief with David Deeble 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Dave welcomes comedian David Deeble for a much needed dose of laughs and a reminder of the old adage that comedy reminds you things you already knew, but forgot to laugh at the first time. Mr. Deeble has performed all over the world, and appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Late Late Show", "Last Comic Standing", "CBS This Morning" an…

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Less Sex, More Text: Law Talk's 2025 Supreme Court Recap 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

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Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and Charles C.W. Cooke unpack one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory. From nationwide injunctions and the scope of presidential power, to parental rights, transgender medicine, and age verification laws, the trio dives deep into the constitutional, structural, and political implications of the …

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Zombie Schlongs 1:13:39

3M ago1:13:39

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This podcast has never been above (or below) using a title to click-bait you into listening and this episode maintains that high standard. But rest assured, that’s not all that is discussed: the guys delve into F1, that New York Times Top 100 movies of the 21st Century list, the miracle that is Andor, what the Anchorman pitch meeting must have been…

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Chicken Laying Eggs 30:54

3M ago30:54

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Plenty of seats available in the Diner today because, well, you know why. Let's get ready for the big holiday weekend next.By Ricochet

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Dr. Stanley Ridgley; "DEI Exposed" 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

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This episode marks Dave's debut on Rumble with a full audio/video presentation. To mark the occasional, Dave had the honor of hosting and interviewing Dr. Stanley Ridgley about his brand new book, "DEI Exposed; How The Biggest Con Of The Century Almost Toppled Higher Education." Professor Ridgley's book is meticulously sourced to the tune of 599 fo…

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16 Billion Passwords 30:35

3M ago30:35

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The cash is in the cloud - if you can get to it. Buddy, can you spare a five?By Ricochet

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Insurrections, The Militia Cause, and Getting Dunked on By Charles Barkley 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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What do Charles Barkley, the National Guard, and the Posse Comitatus Act have in common? In this episode, of Law Talk with Epstein & Yoo, Professors Richard Epstein and John Yoo, joined by Charles C.W. Cooke, dive into the legal chaos surrounding the use of federal troops during civil unrest, whether Gavin Newsom could be overruled by the president…

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Take a Penny at the Apothecary 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

Good health to all... from the Diner! And we may stop in at the drug store on the way home, that is, if we have enough spare change.By Ricochet

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Decoration Day 32:36

4M ago32:36

32:36

All the flags... fluttering in the wind... a day of remembrance.By Ricochet

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The Click of Death 29:14

4M ago29:14

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Back it up, baby... that is, if you can. What do you mean "The drive is inaccessible?" You can always get what you want at The Diner.By Ricochet

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One GLoP At A Time 1:17:23

4M ago1:17:23

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Why is this GLoP different from all other GLoPs? Because on this GLoP, the principals discuss the future of the show and how to evolve it given their divergent interests. But don't worry: there's also plenty of laughs involving Gavin MacLeod, his TV wife Joyce Bulifant (look her up), an actual joke about the holocaust, and another one about the N-w…

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Dropping a Podcast Like Clockwork 35:17

5M ago35:17

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Welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, well. To what do we owe the extreme pleasure of this surprising visit? But of course, it's the release of a new episode of "The Diner."By Ricochet

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Does AI Dream of Constitutional Rights? 58:40

5M ago58:40

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Law Talk returns and in this excursion, Charles C.W. Cooke, Richard Epstein, and John Yoo tackle a grab bag of constitutional issues with their usual mix of legal scholarship and exasperation (typically with each other). First up: the state of Maine, apparently auditioning for a role in a dystopian novel, bans a legislator from speaking because her…

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The Last Desk 35:57

5M ago35:57

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There's few places outside of home that a man can claim as his own. One is his desk and the other is his spot at "The Diner."By Ricochet

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Pope Rob of Princeton 1:11:17

5M ago1:11:17

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This month on GLoP: Rob has an important announcement to make, some unfortunate serial killer names, The Last of Us, Andor, Wolf Hall, and various other cultural non-sequiturs. Head to http://lumen.me/GLOP for 15% off your purchase.By Ricochet

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Roads Best Not Taken 31:28

5M ago31:28

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It's dark, the road is unfamiliar and that gas gauge is creeping towards empty... Maybe you should stop at the The Diner.By Ricochet

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Playing Games 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Is Fred dead?!? Not in The Diner, where some things are eternal...By Ricochet

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Law Talk 2.0 56:11

6M ago56:11

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Welcome to the new and improved Law Talk podcast, featuring host Charles C.W. Cooke! He joins legal heavyweights Richard Epstein and John Yoo for yet another spirited discussion of the latest legal controversies. They begin with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrant…

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Lost and Found in the Matrix 32:19

6M ago32:19

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A pair of glasses, a ten dollar bill, two shotguns and a Boston Bull Terrier...By Ricochet

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Childbirth Educator & Podcaster Katherine Stephens on the Needs of Expectant Moms 45:32

6M ago45:32

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In this politics-free episode of the show, Dave invites podcaster and Certified Childbirth Educator & Coach, Katherine Stephens onto the program to discuss all things maternal. As fate would have it, Katherine is Dave's neice, but most importantly she is a devoted mom to her five children, which has helped her become something of an authority on ch…

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Throw Him the Reuben, Ricky! 30:58

6M ago30:58

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It's the surest sign of Spring when a young man's fancy turns to... corned beef and sauerkraut.By Ricochet

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The Other Goldberg 1:15:05

6M ago1:15:05

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Among other things, Jonah really wants you to know he's not Jeff. After clearing that up, he and the rest of the GLoP crew delve into writing with AI, pitch a King Game of Thrones spinoff but in the Burger King extended universe, another look at The Taking of Pelham 123, inflection points and Suits, Wings, and various other pop culture cul-de-sacs.…

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JFK Meets the Mummy 30:45

6M ago30:45

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Processing new information about old events.By Ricochet

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Magically Delicious 31:10

7M ago31:10

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It's that time of year again. Yep, time to delve into the troubles of your favorite cereal mascots. They have no insurance? It's okay... we have trading stamps!By Ricochet

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Alien vs. Jolson at the Fargo 30:28

7M ago30:28

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Al Jolson and other horrors are playing at the local movie palace. Wanna go?By Ricochet

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The World's Coffeemaker 33:14

7M ago33:14

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It's not just the room on the road, it's the amenities.By Ricochet

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The Augmented Reality GLoP 1:08:04

7M ago1:08:04

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Jonah's got a new pair of specs, the WaPo has a new editorial policy, White Lotus, Severance, Rob studies and watches Tik-Tok, Reacher, and lots of Yiddish. Yep, it's a new GLoP.By Ricochet

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With Sprinkles on Top 31:50

7M ago31:50

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From the glaze and the sprinkles to the last crumb on a subatomic level, behold the American donut.By Ricochet

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Talk Radio's Brian Rust on Trump 2.0 50:19

7M ago50:19

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Every topic from Gaza to Russia/Ukraine, and from Immigration to DOGE and progressive hysteria are on the table as Dave welcomes NewsTalk101's extraordinary host Brian Rust back to the program to catch up on the whirlwind that is Trump 2.0. Trying to keep up with the sheer pace of events is like aging in dog years these days, but Mr. Rust is up to …

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Office Space 32:58

7M ago32:58

32:58

Some space to work and a good view. What more could one ask for?By Ricochet

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Murder, She Clucked 31:43

8M ago31:43

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Have you seen the price of eggs? It's a crime I say, a crime. A real mystery...By Ricochet

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I'm Game 31:30

8M ago31:30

31:30

Forget your lame Pong, man. We've got a pocketful of quarters and we're heading to the Arcade at the mall!By Ricochet

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A Conversation with Ricochet's Dr. Bastiat 51:29

8M ago51:29

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In this episode, Dave sits down with Ricochet's own Dr. Bastiat for free-wheeling discussion on everything from why progressives insist on loudly advocating for policies that don't work (e.g., a lack of border enforcement, lack of adequate policing, a revolving door justice system, anemic defense foreign policy that invites aggression, etc). Is the…

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Turn It Up! 30:42

8M ago30:42

30:42

Every generation finds its own groove... and learns to appreciate the grooves of others.By Ricochet

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The Dark GLoP 1:21:15

8M ago1:21:15

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It's the first GLoP of 2025, so we super-sized it. We've got everything from Oscar nominations, to AI everywhere, to David Lynch to Bob Newhart to Nosfertau, some Broadway, a manhood measurer, and even a bit of Bob Dylan. Enjoy!By Ricochet