Best This Show Stinks Productions Podcasts (2025)

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The Beach Boys Pt. 2: Endless Bummer, Hollywood Paranoia, Onstage Fist Fights, Incest, and Cocaine 42:12

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In the aftermath of the Manson Family murders, Hollywood was gripped with fear. Various investigations stitched together a deluded White Album-inspired explanation of the killing spree. But Dennis Wilson knew the truth—that he had made a terrible, irreversible mistake and that now, the sunny dream of the '60s was over. The nightmare it brought abou…

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The Beach Boys Pt. 1: Endless Summer, LSD, Orgies, Charles Manson and a Steve McQueen Man-Crush 44:38

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In the summer of 1968, the Beach Boys’ drummer Dennis Wilson invited a hippie guru and his grungy harem to squat in his Pacific Palisades home. Dennis was the handsome California surfer that his brother Brian wrote all those hit songs about, while the hippie cult would soon be infamous the world over as the Manson Family. What happened when the Wil…

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“Tailgating with James Carville” 1:02:03

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Tony opens the show by talking about Kyle Schwarber hitting 4 home runs in a game, the Micah Parsons trade, and he also talks about Keegan Bradley’s Captain picks for the Ryder Cup. James Carville calls in to talk about the return of college football and how tailgating at LSU compares to the rest of the SEC, tennis writer Chris Clay calls in to tal…

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Gram Parsons: A Stolen Body, Heroin, More Rolling Stones and Cosmic American Music 43:40

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Gram Parsons is one of the most influential musicians in rock ‘n’ roll that you’ve maybe never heard of. He created a form of music that has been copied by everyone from the Eagles to Ryan Adams. He directly influenced the Rolling Stones’ greatest album, possibly the greatest rock ‘n’ roll album of all time, Exile on Main Street. And when he died h…

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Bonus Episode: Compton, Conspiracies, and Mercy 36:05

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This week in the After Party, Jake takes a look at the important musical history of Compton. Plus, your voicemails, DMs, and emails on subjects ranging from mercy to Lemmy to Frankie Goes to Hollywood(?). On Tuesday, we're bringing our episode on the late Brian Wilson, and Jake wants to know: Who is the best example from music history of a "torture…

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How to Email Like Alex Hormozi 44:17

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Alex Hormozi didn’t just sell a book. He sold a movement. In just two days, his book launch smashed world records: 2.7 million copies sold, $100 million in revenue, and Guinness World Records to prove it. And guess what? He didn’t do it with TikTok dances. He didn’t do it with flashy Super Bowl ads. He did it with email. Yes, the same inbox that mo…

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Kendrick Lamar: The Streets, the Studio, and the Struggle for Mercy 38:04

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Before Kendrick Lamar became one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, he was K.Dot—a kid from Compton with a front-row seat to trauma, loyalty, violence, and survival. This is the story of good kid, m.A.A.d city and the real-life events that fueled it. It’s about a drive-by shooting that changed Kendrick forever. About a murder. About a rob…

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“Where’s My Cake?” 1:03:40

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Tony opens the show by talking with Sally Jenkins about leaving the Washington Post, her farewell party, and where she’ll be writing in the future. Tony also talks about Cal Raleigh, the Nats and the start of the US Open. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about being at Sally’s party, and also about the Cubs, and the start of college football. Next, …

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Willie Nelson (Pt 2): Grifters, Con Men, Thieves, and the Reinvention of the Outlaw 36:51

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Willie Nelson left Nashville and reinvented himself in Austin, Texas as the ultimate outsider. It was a metamorphosis from freak flag flier to mainstream mainstay that is rife with tales of drug smuggling, arson, and international run-ins with Johnny Law. Not to mention a lifelong association with grifters, con men, and thieves, and how that led no…

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Willie Nelson (Pt 1): A Shootout, a House Fire, and the Ballad of the Red-Headed Stranger 38:06

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Broke and depressed, Willie Nelson almost joined the 27 Club on a snowy Nashville street late one night – before he’d even sold a single song. He drank, smoked, and cheated his way through multiple marriages. He was nearly beaten to death by an angry husband in a parking lot. He wielded a shotgun and a rifle during a shootout on his own property. A…

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“Cottage cheese and spin art” 1:03:44

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Tony opens the show by talking to Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker about the new format for mixed doubles at the US Open, Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Yankees, the Dodgers, the Cubs, Kyle Schwarber, and the possibility of realignment, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Orioles, and he also talks about the Browns QB situation, Cam…

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Bonus Episode: 80s Metalheads, Life-changing Concerts, and Ozzy Osbourne 38:59

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This week in the After Party, Jake looks into some of the rumors and conjecture surrounding the death of Ozzy Osbourne. Plus, we hear from you about your concert going experiences! On Tuesday, we're bringing our episode on Kendrick Lamar, and Jake wants to know: What artists have shown mercy, forgiveness or kindness? Share your thoughts at 617-906-…

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Can ChatGPT 5 Do Email Marketing? 18:41

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What if the latest AI model could write sales emails sharper, faster, and more persuasive than you ever imagined? What if the days of bland, robotic copy were over, and AI could finally deliver the kind of punchy, sales-driving messages you need to fill your courses and coaching programs? That’s the big question hanging over the launch of ChatGPT 5…

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“I’m not an eggplant guy” 58:38

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Tony opens the show by talking about playing golf in the wet and windy weather and he also talks about watching the Washington Football Team’s preseason game against the Bengals. Ryan McGee calls in to talk about the punishment handed out to Michigan by the NCAA for the sign stealing scandal, and also about the Big Ten’s proposal to expand the coll…

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Motörhead: Speed, Sex, and Revenge 40:06

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Motörhead influenced some of the most important acts in heavy metal and punk rock history. Led by the inimitable Lemmy Kilmister, they invented a sound and a style that didn’t exist before the original trio went into the recording studio for the first time. The story of Motörhead is also a story about speed, revenge, good and evil, a brutal murder,…

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“Closed on the weekend??” 1:05:27

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting their series with the Phillies, and he also talks about being frustrated in his attempt to get some veterinarian help for Chessie the Dog. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about a dominant performance by his Chicago Bears in their preseason win over the Bills, and he also talks about Scottie Sc…

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David Bowie: The occult, cocaine, orgies, arrests, exorcisms, a weird flirtation with fascism and a dead body. 42:04

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No musical artist better personified the hedonism of the ’70s than David Bowie. He captivated the imaginations of music fans all over the world with a dizzying array of creative alter egos; Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke among them, and his obsession with occultist Aleister Crowley drove him down a dark, excessive hole filled wit…

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Bonus Episode: Suspicious Deaths, Small-Town Myths, and the Record Store That Helped Make Me 38:26

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This week in the After Party, we’re digging up the stories they didn’t want told. Jake throws back to a formative encounter with a record store burnout who unknowingly set him on the path to Disgraceland. Jake talks AC/DC, Bon Scott, and the rock and roll myths that shaped him (and you)—and tees up a deeper dive in the bonus section into some of th…

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“A Hooded Seven” 1:01:03

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Tony opens the show by taking about the Nats, the summer weather (and high humidity hitting the beach), and also about whether he should get new golf clubs. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Cubs, the Brewers, the Bears, and also about the upcoming start to the college football season, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about how he dealt wi…

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3 Emails You Should Be Sending Every Month (But Probably Aren’t) 15:45

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Let’s be honest. You’ve probably put time into writing value-packed emails. You’ve shared advice, tips, and helpful content. But when you look at the results, no clicks, no replies, no sales, it’s frustrating. Here’s the truth most email marketers won’t tell you: it’s not about sending more value. It’s about sending the right kind of value in the r…

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“We pray after” 1:01:48

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Tony opens the show by talking about getting some emails from old friends, and he also talks about a rough night for the Nats, and the huge deal with UFC and Paramount. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about grilling food, and also about how great the Brewers are this year, the rise of the Blue Jays and more astonishing things about Shohei Ohtani. Pat…

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The Temptations Pt 2: The Tammi Terrell Tragedy 38:51

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When Motown singer Tammi Terrell died at the age of 24, Marvin Gaye was the only one from her label allowed at her funeral. The rest – especially her former boyfriend, the Tempations’ David Ruffin – were banned. So what happened between them? The answer lies in a story of fame, furs, cocaine, and a scandal that still casts a shadow over soul music.…

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“BIPSIC (Again)” 1:12:42

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Tony opens the show by talking about how he does not handle vacation well. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the start of preseason in the NFL, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Justin Rose’s playoff win over the weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Frugal Stu and the Coupons “Arcane” ; “Iron Dave” To lear…

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The Temptations: Fame, Drugs, and Paranoia 43:36

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The Temptations were one of Motown’s signature vocal groups, and they remain one of the most successful R&B acts of all time. But fame and drugs corrupted them from the beginning. Lineup changes were as frequent as their chart-topping hits. Eventually their rocky road led to drug addiction, crippling paranoia, routine backstabbing, and one of the m…

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Britney Spears (Pt. 2): Lithium, Las Vegas, and a Long-Awaited Emancipation 39:49

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Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship was an arrangement so strict and unfeeling that it left her without any control of her career, loopy on lithium, and completely silenced for the sake of seeing her sons and boyfriend. As Britney suffered in silence, she worked nearly non-stop, generating more hits — and revenue — so her father could claim his…

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Britney Spears (Pt. 1): Trauma Pop 38:58

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No musician owned pop music quite like Britney Spears at the turn of the century. After graduating from Mississippi tween queen to full-fledged American superstar, her fame exploded at a time when tabloids circled celebrities like prey. 30 to 45 predatory paparazzi would follow Britney’s every move during 12 to 14 hour shifts, eager to document the…

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Bonus Episode: The Culture Changed Every Ten Years… Until It Didn’t 33:20

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From the Beatles to Nirvana to Pulp Fiction and Friends, every decade used to bring a cultural reset—new sounds, new voices, new aesthetics that changed the way we dressed, talked, and thought. But for the past 25 years, that cycle stopped. Why? In this week’s After Party, Jake takes us back to a time when artists shaped the culture—and breaks down…

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365 Email Story Ideas In 180 Seconds 8:59

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The Fastest Trick to Never Run Out of Email Content Again Ever felt that sinking feeling when you sit down to write an email… and your brain goes blank? Like, total ghost town upstairs? No stories. No spark. Just the blinking cursor mocking you? What if you could get a new, juicy, relatable story idea every single day, without racking your brain or…

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Run-DMC (Pt. 2): Loyalty, Betrayal, and Who Shot Jay 36:46

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Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay helped take hip-hop global, but behind the decks was a man under pressure – fiercely loyal yet financially strapped, and secretly entangled in a dangerous world he couldn’t spin his way out of. So when the music industry turned cold and the bills stacked up, Jay made choices that brought the streets back to his doorstep. Th…

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Run DMC Pt. 1: Innovation, Evolution and the Mysterious Death of Jam Master Jay 41:12

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Run DMC is directly responsible for elevating hip hop to previously unimagined heights. They took rap music into an entirely different direction and helped mainstream the genre. They were beloved as musicians, innovators, and people – none more than their DJ, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, which makes understanding his senseless murder near impossi…

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Jay Z: Street hustle, a Nightclub Stabbing, a Near Drug Bust and the God MC 47:54

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Jay Z’s career defies easy categorization. His artistry and business sense are as influenced by his past career as a drug dealer as they are anything else. Jay Z has reached unprecedented heights as an entertainer and an entrepreneur, and it almost never happened. All because of a stabbing. A stabbing that was influenced by that same street hustle …

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The Beach Boys Pt. 2: Endless Bummer, Hollywood Paranoia, Onstage Fist Fights, Incest, and Cocaine 42:12

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The Beach Boys Pt. 1: Endless Summer, LSD, Orgies, Charles Manson and a Steve McQueen Man-Crush 44:38

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“Tailgating with James Carville” 1:02:03

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Gram Parsons: A Stolen Body, Heroin, More Rolling Stones and Cosmic American Music 43:40

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Bonus Episode: Compton, Conspiracies, and Mercy 36:05

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How to Email Like Alex Hormozi 44:17

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Kendrick Lamar: The Streets, the Studio, and the Struggle for Mercy 38:04

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“Where’s My Cake?” 1:03:40

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Willie Nelson (Pt 2): Grifters, Con Men, Thieves, and the Reinvention of the Outlaw 36:51

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Willie Nelson (Pt 1): A Shootout, a House Fire, and the Ballad of the Red-Headed Stranger 38:06

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“Cottage cheese and spin art” 1:03:44

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Bonus Episode: 80s Metalheads, Life-changing Concerts, and Ozzy Osbourne 38:59

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Can ChatGPT 5 Do Email Marketing? 18:41

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“I’m not an eggplant guy” 58:38

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Motörhead: Speed, Sex, and Revenge 40:06

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“Closed on the weekend??” 1:05:27

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David Bowie: The occult, cocaine, orgies, arrests, exorcisms, a weird flirtation with fascism and a dead body. 42:04

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Bonus Episode: Suspicious Deaths, Small-Town Myths, and the Record Store That Helped Make Me 38:26

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“A Hooded Seven” 1:01:03

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3 Emails You Should Be Sending Every Month (But Probably Aren’t) 15:45

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“We pray after” 1:01:48

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The Temptations Pt 2: The Tammi Terrell Tragedy 38:51

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“BIPSIC (Again)” 1:12:42

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The Temptations: Fame, Drugs, and Paranoia 43:36

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Britney Spears (Pt. 2): Lithium, Las Vegas, and a Long-Awaited Emancipation 39:49

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Britney Spears (Pt. 1): Trauma Pop 38:58

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Bonus Episode: The Culture Changed Every Ten Years… Until It Didn’t 33:20

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365 Email Story Ideas In 180 Seconds 8:59

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Run-DMC (Pt. 2): Loyalty, Betrayal, and Who Shot Jay 36:46

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Run DMC Pt. 1: Innovation, Evolution and the Mysterious Death of Jam Master Jay 41:12

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Jay Z: Street hustle, a Nightclub Stabbing, a Near Drug Bust and the God MC 47:54