Best Song Exploder Podcasts (2025)

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Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way 20:42

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16h ago20:42

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Next week, I’m going to be publishing an episode with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham about the making of the song “Frozen Love,” from their only album as the duo Buckingham Nicks. That song is what eventually led to them joining Fleetwood Mac. So in anticipation of next week’s episode, I thought it would be great to go back seven years and rev…

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Ep. 266 - SHAWN CAMP ("Two Pina Coladas") 1:13:03

24h ago1:13:03

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Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Shawn Camp pulls back the curtain on his varied career, including his latest album of songs that were composed with the legendary Guy Clark. PART ONE Scott and Paul talk about how technology is changing the songwriting game, and other old man complaints. PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Shawn Camp ABOUT SHAWN…

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#281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz 44:42

2d ago44:42

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Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera sitcom, catching "Lightning In A Bottle" with I Love Lu…

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From Harvard to Handcuffs: John Wilson Exposes the Truth Behind Varsity Blues 1:02:03

5d ago1:02:03

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John Wilson, a key figure in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, shares his side of the story in this powerful interview. Wrongly accused, Wilson explains how prosecutors, media, and Netflix distorted the truth. He discusses his book "Varsity Blues: The Scandal Within the Scandal", his legal fight, and the systemic flaws in elite college …

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Vampire Masquerade 2 sucks? Tower Stuns, and Tech Impresses The best gaming podcast 549 3:18:28

5d ago3:18:28

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Vampire Masquerade 2 sucks, Tower Stuns, and Tech Impresses The best gaming podcast 549. We break down the biggest industry stories of the week—price changes, restructures, cancellations, and layoffs—plus what it all means for players, devs, and the games in your backlog. No fluff, just facts and context you can use. Join this channel to get access…

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#188 After 2 Beers: A spirited deep dive into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, online backlash, and why free speech can cost you your job but shouldn’t cost you your humanity. 1:00:40

7d ago1:00:40

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A political killing, a social media pile-on, and a bigger question: how free is free speech when your boss is watching? We crack open a local tequila and dive into the week’s most volatile story with clear eyes and real talk—no shouting, no dunking, just a hard look at what the First Amendment protects, what it doesn’t, and why at‑will employment t…

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GTA 6 100 Bucks? New Console Tech Breakdown, It could Happen, here's How The best gaming podcast #548 1:07:30

7d ago1:07:30

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GTA 100 Bucks? It could Happen, here's How The best gaming podcast #548 GTA 6 may be 100% bucks, but how, why, what would that do to the market? Lets discuss that and AMDs new tech for consoles. We break down the biggest industry stories of the week—price changes, restructures, cancellations, and layoffs—plus what it all means for players, devs, an…

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A-ha - Take On Me 31:54

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"Take On Me" by A-ha is an iconic hit of the 1980s. It came out in October 1985 with an equally iconic music video that helped define the age of MTV. It hit #1 in the US and in countries all over the world. And it's still massively popular today. It currently has over two and a half billion streams on Spotify. So, with all of that, it's easy to ima…

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Songcraft Classic: EMILY SALIERS of Indigo Girls 1:21:38

8d ago1:21:38

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2019 conversation with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls. ABOUT EMILY SALIERS Singer-songwriter Emily Saliers is best known as one half of Indigo Girls, which NPR called “one of the finest folk duos …

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#187 After 2 Beers: A missing skull, a Midwest mansion, and a web of scams collide into one wild ride you won’t forget 54:02

10d ago54:02

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A dog carries home a human skull. A grand Midwestern estate hides 10,000 bone fragments. A man fakes his death with a kayak, an e‑bike, and three flights to chase a new life overseas. We follow the trail from a bizarre headline to Indiana’s haunted true‑crime map—Fox Hollow Farm, Herb Baumeister, and the overlooked victims along I‑70—then pull back…

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The Sounds of Silence: How Bill C9 Is Criminalizing Free Speech in Canada | Constitutional Crisis Alert 31:38

12d ago31:38

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🇨🇦 In this critical analysis, we examine Bill C9, Canada’s controversial “Combating Hate Act” and its implications for freedom of expression. This commentary exposes how this legislation: • Removes ministerial approval requirements for hate speech prosecutions • Creates new offenses for “willful promotion of hatred” with dangerously vague definitio…

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Battlefield 6 Hits huge numbers and huge snags | The best gaming podcast #547 3:05:14

12d ago3:05:14

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Battlefield 6 has huge steam numbers but also the expected issues, Little Nightmares 3, tons of demos, gaming news this week, more impressions on games!https://youtube.com/live/QhQjcWZvQv0 We break down the biggest industry stories of the week—price changes, restructures, cancellations, and layoffs—plus what it all means for players, devs, and the …

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Censorship and the Christian Response 54:42

13d ago54:42

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Summary In this conversation, Leighton Grey KC and his guests Nathan Zekveld and Nico Lagan discuss the current state of Christianity in Canada, the challenges posed by legislation and censorship, and the need for a revival of robust Christian values. They explore the role of political action through organizations like ARPA, the cultural landscape …

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Roger Song's Fight Against Ideological Indoctrination 58:33

13d ago58:33

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Takeaways The conversation highlights the importance of standing up for truth in the legal profession. Roger Song's journey from China to Canada illustrates the value of freedom and the rule of law. The mandatory training imposed by the Law Society of Alberta raises concerns about ideological indoctrination. The court's dismissal of Roger's applica…

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💰 How the Vaccine Industry Exploded from $100M to $100B | Inside the Pharmaceutical Gold Rush 59:18

14d ago59:18

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In this eye-opening analysis, Shaz Khan reveals the extraordinary financial transformation of the global vaccine industry. From a modest $100 million annual market in the 1980s to today’s $100+ billion powerhouse, discover the business strategies that drove this 1000x growth. 🔑 Key insights: • How Pfizer generated over $100 billion from COVID vacci…

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Ep. 265 - Whitney Phillips ("Stuck with U") 1:04:19

17d ago1:04:19

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By Whitney Phillips, Paul Duncan, Scott B. Bomar

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Xbox Fails The Sniff Test, while Raising Prices, Some Huge Changes in Gaming This Week! | The best gaming podcast 546 2:24:57

19d ago2:24:57

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We break down the biggest industry stories of the week—price changes, restructures, cancellations, and layoffs—plus what it all means for players, devs, and the games in your backlog. No fluff, just facts and context you can use. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinEach Friday ACG a…

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Xbox Gamepass Price Increase, Handheld and VR Cost too much, The best gaming podcast 545.5 58:03

21d ago58:03

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Xbox Gamepass Price Increase, Handheld and VR Cost too much, The best gaming podcast 545.5 Sitting down to discuss the xbox gamepass price increase, vr and handheld tech and prices, the future and tech and medicine. We also hit the week’s biggest gaming headlines across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. Grab a snack and let’s talk games!https://…

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Lady Gaga - Abracadabra 27:00

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Lady Gaga is a singer, songwriter, producer, and actress from New York. She’s one of the biggest artists in the world. She’s also won 14 Grammys, 2 Golden Globes, and an Oscar. And in March 2025, she released her sixth album, Mayhem. For this episode, I talked to her about a song from that album called “Abracadabra.” She co-wrote it and co-produced…

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Songcraft Classic: ROLAND ORAZBAL of Tears for Fears ("Shout!") 1:16:16

23d ago1:16:16

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with Roland Orzabal. ABOUT ROLAND ORZABAL AND TEARS FOR FEARS: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith formed Tears for Fears in Bath, England, in 1981 and have gone on to sell 30 million…

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How Accurate History Shapes Our Future: Anton Chaitkin on National Sovereignty vs. Globalism | Full Interview 1:09:30

26d ago1:09:30

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How can understanding accurate historical narratives help us choose national sovereignty over globalism to ensure human flourishing and progress? In this profound conversation, renowned historian Anton Chaitkin joins Leighton Grey to uncover how our understanding of history directly shapes our ability to solve present challenges and create a prospe…

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The Cost of Discipleship: A Powerful Tribute to Faith and Freedom | Leighton Grey KC Commentary 🕊️ 34:07

26d ago34:07

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In this powerful and thought-provoking commentary, Leighton Grey KC delivers a moving tribute exploring the intersection of faith, freedom, and standing firm in one’s convictions despite opposition. Drawing inspiration from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings and examining what it means to speak truth in challenging times, this commentary delves into th…

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Sony’s new Wolverine game reveal, dig into Housemarque’s Saros gameplay The best gaming podcast 545 3:02:47

26d ago3:02:47

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In today’s episode we break down Sony’s new Wolverine game reveal, dig into Housemarque’s Saros gameplay showcase, and go over the first Ghost of Yotei review impressions. We also hit the week’s biggest gaming headlines across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. Grab a snack and let’s talk games!https://youtube.com/live/aGxM5ny4OBU Join this chann…

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#280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED 52:46

28d ago52:46

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On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk assassination. Mick shows why high-resolution footage often …

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Key Change: David Chang on "I See a Darkness" 21:02

29d ago21:02

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My guest today is Chef David Chang. He founded Momofuku Noodle Bar in 2004. That was just the start of his incredible career – he’s opened several restaurants, winning awards and Michelin stars along the way, and becoming a fixture in the upper echelon of food. He’s the host of the Netflix shows Ugly Delicious and Dinner Time Live, as well as his o…

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Helene's Deadly Warning from NPR's Up First 25:52

30d ago25:52

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Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…

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Fixed - The science and fun of terrible game names, The Best Gaming Podcast # 544 1:33:14

1M ago1:33:14

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Audio links to todays podcast!No video today and just meAnchors chew-riffic editor destroyed the last one here you go. Discussing videogame names the funniness of it and more The science and fun of terrible game names, The Best Gaming Podcast # 544

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🎙️ Trump Attorney Christina Bobb: The Truth About Mar-a-Lago, Election Fraud & Lawfare Against MAGA 46:11

1M ago46:11

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In this riveting episode, we sit down with Christina Bobb, attorney for former President Donald Trump and author of "Stealing Your Vote" and "Defiant." A former Marine Corps officer and investigative reporter, Christina provides unprecedented insights into the Mar-a-Lago raid, sharing text messages and emails that reveal what really happened behind…

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The Ideological Takeover of Universities:The Left’s Long March Threatens Free Speech & Critical Thinking | David Leis 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

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In this Thursday night live episode of Grey Matter, David Leis, Michael Klassen, and host Leighton Grey KC examine how universities have strayed from their foundational purpose as bastions of truth, debate, and critical thinking. Leis delivers a powerful analysis of how ideological interests have systematically infiltrated academic institutions thr…

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#186 After 2 Beers: Loyalty Test - When Your Relationship Needs Verification 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

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Trust issues reach new heights as we explore the controversial business of relationship loyalty testing, where one woman charges $5,000 to digitally flirt with your partner and report back the results. Would you ever consider such a test, or does the very thought of needing one signal deeper relationship problems? We dive into a heart-stopping cour…

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Ethel Cain - Nettles 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Hayden Anhedönia has been making music under the name Ethel Cain since 2019. But it’s not just a band name or a moniker; Ethel Cain is a fictional character, a sort of alter ego that Hayden’s been creating and world building around throughout her albums. The first Ethel Cain album, Preacher’s Daughter, came out in 2022. It ended up blowing up, and …

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Randy Pitchford Speaks, Websites Don't Listen and more The Best Gaming Podcast # 543.5 58:49

1M ago58:49

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Randy Pitchford Speaks, Websites Don't Listen and more The Best Gaming Podcast # 543.5 Randy is firing back at gamers, websites just putting words into peoples mouths and some excellent questions from fans> Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinEach Friday ACG and some pals Silver, Re…

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Songcraft Classic: CROSBY & NASH 2:00:56

1M ago2:00:56

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with David Crosby and our 2023 conversation with Graham Nash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso…

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Prophets of Technology from TED Radio Hour 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…

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The ‘Slavery Forever Speech’: Thomas DiLorenzo Exposes Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address | Grey Matter 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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In this riveting episode of Grey Matter, host Leighton Grey KC welcomes historian Thomas DiLorenzo for a paradigm-shifting conversation about Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and the startling contents of his first inaugural address. DiLorenzo, author of multiple books challenging the conventional Lincoln narrative, presents compelling evidence that Lincol…