Best Theorize Podcasts (2025)

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Constructivist theorizing in tumultuous times (ft Nicholas Onuf and Stefano Guzzini) 30:37

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With the growing sense of perpetual and compounding global crises and war, it is not only policy makers that are scrambling to respond. The discipline of International Relations has also been thrown into upheaval and reconsidering and revising its theoretical apparatus. This episode of the World Stage takes a step back and discusses the role of con…

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Theorizing Operation Highjump 1:04:42

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In the frozen vastness of Antarctica, 1946 marked the launch of one of the largest U.S. naval expeditions ever mounted. Officially, it was a training exercise meant to test equipment and personnel in the most unforgiving climate on Earth. But in the decades since, a storm of conspiracy theories has gathered around the mission, transforming it from …

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Episode 158: Conspiracy Theorizing 8:26

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We all buy into at least one conspiracy theory. This one's mine. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://…

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Episode 161: We're All Gonna Die 7:31

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Medicare is going to introduce a pilot program using AI to determine claims and denials for patients. What could possibly go wrong? Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to…

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Alien Invasion? 3I/ATLAS 48:33

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In the cold reaches of interstellar space, strange travelers pass briefly through our solar system, igniting both wonder and unease. First came ‘Oumuamua, the elongated wanderer of 2017, then 2I/Borisov with its cometary tail. Now, another enigmatic visitor—3I/Atlas—stirs speculation. To astronomers, it’s another rare object from beyond our system;…

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Episode 160: This is the Way the World Ends 14:38

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Florida's intention to do away with vaccine mandates has terrible implications for all of us, but especially for vulnerable populations. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be su…

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Arctic ambitions: Norway’s new High North strategy 33:20

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How does the new Norwegian High North strategy situate Norway and its northernmost countries in Arctic and global politics? What are the new priorities and signals in the strategy? And how will they be realized in practice in Norwegian foreign policy? In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, NUPI researcher Elana Wilson Rowe sits down w…

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Moon Landing Theories-Unhinged 36:40

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A new type of show following case style podcasts. Call or text us on What's App, 236 970 8505 Or message us on discord Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Episode 159: Table For None 8:25

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An episode about a deceptively simple topic: restaurant seating. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://…

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The Moon Landings Theories 1:02:25

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This is presented with the same format as ATT. The final product will likely be different but we want to keep the release schedule going. Let us know what we can improve! Ladies and gentlemen… conspiracy maniacs, truth-seekers, and cosmic cage-fighters of the unknown—Welcome to the most bone-shaking, mind-breaking showdown in podcast history Here o…

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POWE HOUR | 46 | Climate Lockdowns? 1:13:17

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The conversation delves into various societal issues, including the concept of privilege, body image debates, health concerns, conspiracy theories surrounding climate lockdowns, and the implications of government regulations on personal freedoms. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inq…

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The Rafael Pacheco Perez E.T. Encounter | Case File 364 1:00:32

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In the vast blue above Mexico, on June 21, 1976, a student pilot named Rafael Pacheco Pérez embarked on what should have been a brief flight from Mexico City to Chimalhuacán. But soon after takeoff, he vanished from radar—only to reappear mysteriously over Acapulco, a feat impossible in the given time and aircraft specifications. Then came the chil…

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Episode 157: Fragments of My Mind 8:31

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I miss the days when my brain functioned like a well-oiled machine. These days it functions more like someone slipping in oil. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leav…

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Demon Core 45:08

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What is Demon Core? Braden and Dan discuss. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Big Theory Podcasts

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Episode 156: Name Shame 7:42

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There has rightfully been pushback on referring to Governor Greg Abbott as Governor "Hot Wheels." If we're going to mock political figures, we've got to have the integrity to do so without mocking a part of them beyond their control. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-…

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Epstein Update. A Hoax? 1:05:00

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What the F$%K is going on?? Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Big Theory Podcasts

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Episode 155: Accessibility And Quality 13:12

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Disabled people may feel like we have to sacrifice quality services in order to have our accessibility requirements met and we simply shouldn't have to. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, a…

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Necromancy | Case File 363 1:05:36

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In the shadowy margins of myth and forbidden lore, one practice stands as the most chilling of arcane arts. From whispered rituals beneath moonlit skies to ink-stained grimoires locked away in dusty vaults, the act of communing with the dead has both terrified and fascinated humanity for centuries. Ancient texts speak of sorcerers who dared to pier…

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Episode 154: This Is All I Need To Know 8:42

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If you can't be bothered to put your shopping cart away after your shopping trip, that tells me basically everything I need to know about you. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky…

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Episode 153: Generative AI is Theft 12:15

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Disabled artists don't need AI to create. Claiming AI is an "assistive tool" for disabled artists is just an attempt to obfuscate the fact that generative AI is theft. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Faceb…

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POWER HOUR | 45 1:15:50

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Forget everything you thought you knew about Epstein and the files. Those were all conspiracy theories. Move along. No more questions. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ben Bowlin Returns 1:46:10

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Ben Bowlin is a veteran podcaster at HowStuffWorks, and has worked on numerous shows, including Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, CarStuff and BrainStuff. Over years of bizarre research on everything from ancient civilizations to previously undiscovered (and hilarious) antics of history’s most influential figures and institutions, Ben and his team…

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The Max Headroom Signal Hijacking | Case File 362 1:07:02

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On a chilly November night in 1987, viewers in Chicago sat down for what they thought would be a normal evening of local news and sci-fi reruns. But what they got instead was something far stranger—a sudden flicker, a buzz of static, and then… him. A man in a rubbery mask, bobbing and weaving before a swaying metal backdrop, his distorted voice cra…

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Episode 152: Making People Big Mad 11:36

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If you were hoping I wouldn't do another episode about the language surrounding disability, I have bad news for you. But, hope springs eternal! Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSk…

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DMT and Machine Elves | Case File 361 1:23:29

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In the shimmering psychospace between perception and the unknown, there exists a world not accessible by plane, train, or spacecraft—but by molecule. Dimethyltryptamine—DMT—the so-called “spirit molecule,” has earned its reputation as a chemical key to an entirely different dimension. In mere moments, those who inhale its vapor find themselves blas…

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Episode 151: That's Not How This Works 9:18

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Newsflash: Just because someone does something a disabled person doesn't like doesn't mean they're ableist. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or revie…

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Is the era of cooperation coming to an end? 29:23

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International cooperation and the rules-based order as we know it is now at stake. The inauguration of Donald Trump in his second presidential term, Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine, and great power rivalry are just some of the factors that have had an influence on how countries can work together. In addition, several multilateral organisations are b…

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POWER HOUR | 44 | MR. CONSPIRACY 58:29

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The myth returns. Road rage, parenthood and Thailand stories Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Big Theory Podcasts

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Episode 150: One Tree Hill to Die On 11:33

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Episode 150 wraps up the "disabled people as NPCs" arc I've had going for the last few episodes. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever …

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Ukraine’s secret weapon: Civil society at war 34:57

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Come Back Alive and other volunteer organisations is an underappreciated, but important factor in Ukraine's fight against Russia. They are a vital part of Ukraine’s resilience as the war enters its fourth year. Come Back Alive enjoys high trust, legitimacy and cooperates closely with the brigades in the field and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. …

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The Stoned Ogre | Dungeons and Dragons 1:00:29

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Had a week off, so we're throwing up EP1 of our Patreon D and D campaign. 200+ bonus hours of podcasts on our Patreon. Support your boys here: Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Episode 149: Wish War 11:41

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Yes, it's another episode about Doctor Who. No, I am NOT sorry. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://l…

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The Clinton Bodycount Conspiracy | Case File 360 1:22:33

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In this episode, the Theorists delve into the controversial and conspiratorial topic of the Clinton body count, exploring various mysterious deaths linked to the Clintons and the political implications surrounding them. They discuss the power dynamics at play, the allegations against Bill and Hillary Clinton, and the numerous deaths that have raise…

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Episode 148: Life as an NPC 9:35

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Disabled people don't exist for the majority of non-disabled society. They don't think about us, they don't care about us, and they only accept seeing us in certain limited circumstances. We're basically NPCs. Support the show New Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod F…