Best TAP Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap. Guitar World Magazine Nov. 2025 Issue. 19:17

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What artist or band should I highlight next? PJ Pat dives into the latest Guitar World article on the release of 'Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.' PJ Pat shares his personal connection to rock legends Ozzy Osborne and Spinal Tap, and explores the impact and legacy of the cult classic 'This is Spinal Tap.' Featuring hilarious excerpts from Nigel Tu…

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Did ChatGPT Encourage a Teen Suicide? The Parents Suing OpenAI Say Yes 1:03:55

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Matt and Maria Raine say their son, 16-year-old Adam Raine, started using ChatGPT-4o in September 2024 to help with his homework. After Adam died by suicide this past April, his parents realized that ChatGPT was also lending an ear to Adam’s suicidal ideations and giving him advice on techniques. In a lawsuit filed against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Al…

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Pete Buttigieg on Biden, Trump, Gaza, and His 2028 Presidential Plans 1:05:21

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Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is on the shortlist of Democrats expected to make a run for the White House in 2028. Six years ago, the then-mayor of South Bend, Indiana, burst onto the national political scene as the first openly gay major presidential candidate. His centrist appeal and platform of good governance helped him…

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Joe Manchin on Trump, the Dems & the Filibuster 57:18

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For years, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia was a Democrat with a habit of voting against the party line. Not surprisingly, that was something many Democrats despised and Republicans relished. His resistance cost Democrats big legislative wins, including President Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act in 2021. After being called a DINO (…

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How To AI: A Practical Business Q&A With Three Experts 53:54

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As more companies push AI in their workplaces, the technology is rapidly reshaping the way many of us do our jobs. But a lot of people — from entry-level employees to the C-Suite — are still in the dark about the limits of AI, its best uses, and how to make it work for them. We called in a panel of AI experts to answer some our listeners’ burning q…

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Kiki Wong: From Social Media Sensation to Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist 16:44

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What artist or band should I highlight next? In this episode, PJ Pat reads and comments on Kiki Wong's Guitar World Magazine Interview from June 2025. Article written by Andrew Daly. We explore Kiki Wong's extraordinary journey from a social media guitar sensation to joining rock legends Smashing Pumpkins. Discover how Wong, who almost gave up on h…

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New York band Signals of Bedlam 38:44

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What artist or band should I highlight next? This is an old one but a good one! We're re-releasing this to the world. Interview happened during COVID times. Host PJ Pat dives into an engaging conversation with Chika, the bass player of the New York-based progressive metal band Signals of Bedlam. They discuss the band's journey, their latest album '…

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Is AI Hollywood’s Newest Star? Runway AI’s Vision for the Future of Film 50:12

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AI video generators are making storytelling more affordable — and one day, the tools may allow anyone with enough creativity to become a filmmaker. But the same technology can power convincing deepfakes that undermine our shared reality and destabilize our politics. Cristobal Valenzuela, the co-founder and CEO of Runway AI, joins Kara to discuss ho…

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How A ‘Brittle’ Constitution Broke U.S. Politics with Historian Jill Lepore 50:49

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In her latest book, We the People, the historian, New Yorker staff writer, and Harvard University professor Jill Lepore turns her attention to the history of the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, she focuses on all the ways our government’s foundational text has changed throughout its nearly 250 year history. Lepore calls Article V, which lays out t…

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Liberal Media Bias, Trump & Taming Big Tech with Cable Impresario John Malone 1:02:06

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While media pioneer John Malone may not be a household name, he’s had a hand in shaping how all of us watch TV. Malone built Denver-based Tele-Communications Inc. into the largest cable company in the country, and then carved out Liberty Media from TCI. Liberty, along with various spinoff companies, have owned controlling stakes in companies like D…

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Labor Day Special: Hacks On Tap 1:08:02

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Happy Labor Day! Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from our friends at Hacks on Tap. This one is hosted by David Axelrod and John Heilemann, and they’re joined by Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff, mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan. The trio discusses President Trump’s threats to deploy the National Guard to Chica…

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Joy Reid on Dems, Gaza & Independent Media 58:47

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Joy Reid was an early social media adopter — which didn’t always go over well with her former bosses at MSNBC. But after her primetime show, The ReidOut, was canceled as part of MSNBC’s shakeup, this past February, Reid quickly used social media platforms to successfully pivot to independent media. Kara and Reid discuss the evolving landscape of ca…

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Cartoons, Capitalism & Censorship: Alison Bechdel & Ann Telnaes on Politics in Art 59:15

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How do artists hold the powerful to account? Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel and editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes have been grappling with that question for decades, in their own very different ways. Bechdel is the creator of the seminal comic strip, “Dykes to Watch out For,” which she self-syndicated for 25 years. She’s also the author and illustr…

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Why Trump’s Economic Illiteracy Might Not Tank the Economy 56:33

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Tariffs are up, but inflation is still holding steady. Job numbers are down, but the stock market is booming. Meanwhile, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and he’s pushing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates (he’s also calling for Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign, but that began after our taping…

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Why Trump’s Cartoonish Fascism Is So Effective with Jason Stanley 50:54

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As federal troops patrol the capital and masked men whisk away immigrants in unmarked cars, it’s reasonable to ask: is President Trump a fascist? According to Jason Stanley, the answer is a resounding yes. Stanley is a philosopher and the author of seven books, including How Propaganda Works, How Fascism Works, and Erasing History. He’ll be teachin…

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What Makes A Man? Richard Reeves on Addressing the Struggles Facing Boys and Men 59:51

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Are boys and men in crisis? Kara tackles the "male malaise" head-on with Richard Reeves, founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of "Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters and What to Do About It." Kara and Richard explore the challenges they face and their implications for society at lar…

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Music Studio Owner, Producer and Musician: Justin Koop of B-Town Sound 35:57

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What artist or band should I highlight next? This is an old one but a good one so I'm reposting it. Why? I give a pretty damn good reason... I dive into the world of music production and the evolution of the music industry with special guest Justin Koop, owner and producer at B Town Sound in Burlington, Ontario. They discuss the beginnings of Justi…

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Unpacking the Myth of John F. Kennedy Jr. 49:18

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More than 25 years after his tragic death, John F. Kennedy Jr. remains one of the most captivating figures in American public life. He was handsome, charming, and born into political royalty — and when he died in a plane crash in 1999, he was fighting to save George, his glossy political magazine, and weighing a run for New York governor. Ryan Murp…

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The Story Behind Billy Gibbons' Legendary 1959 Les Paul 9:30

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What artist or band should I highlight next? PJ Pat excitedly shares the discovery of a vintage Guitar Aficionado magazine featuring ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Delving into an article, they explore the fascinating tale of how Gibbons acquired his iconic 1959 Les Paul, affectionately known as Pearly Gates. The guitar, obtained from a Texas rancher for …

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Kids These Days: The Impact of Tech, Social Media and AI on Adolescents 58:45

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2022, more than one in three U.S. adolescents between the ages of 18 and 25 had some form of mental health disorder, including anxiety and depression. There’s also a loneliness epidemic: Teens and adults are more connected than ever, yet, somehow, more alone. Kara and th…

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Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap. Guitar World Magazine Nov. 2025 Issue. 19:17

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Did ChatGPT Encourage a Teen Suicide? The Parents Suing OpenAI Say Yes 1:03:55

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Pete Buttigieg on Biden, Trump, Gaza, and His 2028 Presidential Plans 1:05:21

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Joe Manchin on Trump, the Dems & the Filibuster 57:18

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How To AI: A Practical Business Q&A With Three Experts 53:54

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Kiki Wong: From Social Media Sensation to Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist 16:44

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New York band Signals of Bedlam 38:44

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Is AI Hollywood’s Newest Star? Runway AI’s Vision for the Future of Film 50:12

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How A ‘Brittle’ Constitution Broke U.S. Politics with Historian Jill Lepore 50:49

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Liberal Media Bias, Trump & Taming Big Tech with Cable Impresario John Malone 1:02:06

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Labor Day Special: Hacks On Tap 1:08:02

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Joy Reid on Dems, Gaza & Independent Media 58:47

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Cartoons, Capitalism & Censorship: Alison Bechdel & Ann Telnaes on Politics in Art 59:15

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Why Trump’s Economic Illiteracy Might Not Tank the Economy 56:33

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Why Trump’s Cartoonish Fascism Is So Effective with Jason Stanley 50:54

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What Makes A Man? Richard Reeves on Addressing the Struggles Facing Boys and Men 59:51

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Music Studio Owner, Producer and Musician: Justin Koop of B-Town Sound 35:57

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Unpacking the Myth of John F. Kennedy Jr. 49:18

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The Story Behind Billy Gibbons' Legendary 1959 Les Paul 9:30

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Kids These Days: The Impact of Tech, Social Media and AI on Adolescents 58:45