Best Ricochet Audio Network Podcasts (2025)

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Take a Penny at the Apothecary 34:17

3d 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

10d 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

17d ago29:14

29:14

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

18d ago1:17:23

1:17:23

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

24d ago35:17

35:17

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

29d ago58:40

58:40

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

1M ago35:57

35:57

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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Dottie Pepper: Golf Champion and Analyst 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

Seventeen times, Dottie Pepper won on the LPGA Tour. That includes two majors. In the years since, she has been a voice of golf: in particular, an on-course reporter for CBS Sports. With Jay, she talks about her life and this game that enchants, frustrates, and engrosses so many.By Ricochet

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Pope Rob of Princeton 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

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

2M ago31:28

31:28

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

2M ago29:31

29:31

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

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Law Talk 2.0 56:11

2M ago56:11

56:11

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

2M ago32:19

32:19

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

2M ago45:32

45:32

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

2M ago30:58

30:58

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

2M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

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

2M ago30:45

30:45

Processing new information about old events.By Ricochet

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Magically Delicious 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

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

3M ago30:28

30:28

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

3M ago33:14

33:14

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

3M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

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

3M ago31:50

31:50

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

4M ago50:19

50:19

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

4M 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

4M ago31:43

31:43

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

4M 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

4M ago51:29

51:29

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

4M 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

4M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

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

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Syria Now 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

Waad al-Kateab is a Syrian journalist, filmmaker, and activist, in exile. Jay did a “Q&A” with her in 2021. And then wrote a piece about her, “Witness from Syria.” Last month, the House of Assad fell, after about 55 years. Jay has spoken with Waad al-Kateab again. A moving and informative conversation.…

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I Hear the Train a'Comin' 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

New cars and old trains and infinite waitresses all the way down... say, did you just hear that?By Ricochet

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National Reviewers, Talking Things Over 1:02:29

5M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Jay has frequent opportunity to talk with Ramesh Ponnuru and Richard Brookhiser, two of his colleagues at National Review. He figured: why not have a talk with them on the air? He has done that—about politics, the media, conservatism, presidents, America, and more. Join them.By Ricochet

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"Does DEI Require Starving Our Troops?" 40:04

5M ago40:04

40:04

In light of the Senate Comfirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense, it's a perfect time for Dave to talk with fellow vetern and American Thinker writer Mike McDaniel about his recent column, "Does DEI Require Starving Our Troops?" Mr. McDaniel discusses the severe shortage of food for the enlisted force at places such …

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Like a Whale in a Vat of Vaseline 30:19

5M ago30:19

30:19

Your car can be sporty, it can be practical, it can be new or used, but whatever it is - if you're driving it to The Diner - it has to have style.By Ricochet

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Questions of Canada, with David Frum 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

David Frum was born and raised in Toronto, the son of prominent Canadians. He has since become a prominent U.S. writer, and a U.S. citizen. Nevertheless, there is hardly anyone more knowledgeable about Canada: its history, its politics, its cultures—its spirituality, if you will. With Jay, he discusses Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, relations with…

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A Reaganite from Serbia 35:38

5M ago35:38

35:38

Ivana Stradner is an analyst of international relations. She is affiliated with the School of Advanced International Studies, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and other institutions. She was once a Jeane Kirkpatrick fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Serbian-born, she is an admirer of Ronald Reagan and an advocate of freedom and…

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A Christmas Show with Jenna Stocker- 12:21:24, 11.24 AM 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

On this special "politics-free" edition of the show, Dave welcomes longtime friend and amazing writer Jenna Stocker to talk all things Christmas. As the conversation unfolds, Jenna shares stories from her own childhood Christmases and talks about the traditions and values she is imparting to her own children in the hope that they will hold on to th…

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Merry Christmas, Dad 33:18

5M ago33:18

33:18

Christmas traditions come and go just like the people in your life. But they don't really go, do they?By Ricochet

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Jimmy Lai, Heroic Troublemaker 39:37

6M ago39:37

39:37

Mark L. Clifford has written a biography: “The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident, and China’s Most Feared Critic.” Jimmy Lai is a political prisoner. Mr. Clifford has known and worked with him for many years. With Jay, Mr. Clifford discusses this extraordinary man. His release is wished for, prayed for…

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Droning On and On 35:13

6M ago35:13

35:13

The Mercury plunges and we wrap our hands around a hot bowl of soup and contemplate what lies beyond our chicken and stars...By Ricochet

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Avoid The Yak 1:02:16

6M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

We're back after an unavoidable month-long hiatus to comment on all things pop and regular culture. This week, we cover The Odd Couple, Moscow Edition, hot murderers, another episode of GLoP Jokes, and Jonah's journey to a distant land.By Ricochet

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Special Edition: The Live Show 1:12:36

6M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

It's been an amazing and radiant weekend as Ricochet people from as far away as Califorian and Michigan arrived in Panama City Beach, Florida for a meetup and a show. Though all good things must come to an end, the warmth of genuine friendships and exhilarating conversation that infused the gathering remains in the minds and hearts of the attendees…

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Café americano 36:11

6M ago36:11

36:11

It's a trip to a romantic, exotic locale... you know, the Diner. Have a seat and a cup of Joe, por favor.By Ricochet

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A Uyghur Mother Touches Down in America 47:27

6M ago47:27

47:27

Nury A. Turkel is a Uyghur-American lawyer and human-rights activist. Jay did a “Q&A” with him in 2018—when the world was first learning about the mass persecution of the Uyghurs. In 2022, Mr. Turkel published a book: “No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs.” Last week, he had the best Thanksgiving ever: his mother, whom he ha…

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