Best Thorne Files Podcasts (2025)

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 1: Ōrebro | Vaesen 51:22

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7h ago51:22

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A starving town, a missing detective and something unnatural lurking in the shadows - will our three investigators manage to get to the bottom of what is happening before it’s too late? Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – Soon: Medicare Only Covers Witch Doctors 59:09

3d ago59:09

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A Pentagon higher-up is suing his psychic side-piece for threatening to beat up his wife. An affair that started as innocent research for a book that we’re guessing is like “What if Jack Ryan was into healing crystals?” Keeping with the theme of mysticism, we get into RFK’s ongoing destruction of the HHS and CDC, him finally admitting he doesn’t be…

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Good Skews: Lynlee Thorne on the 2025 Virginia Elections 33:50

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In 2025, Virginia is one of only two states with major elections—and the results will shape the midterms and even the 2028 presidential race. Producer Matt talks with Lynlee Thorne of Rural Ground Game about why it matters to compete in every district, the surge of new candidates, and how rural local leaders are fueling Democratic momentum statewid…

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Weekly Skews – War on Everyone 1:00:35

10d ago1:00:35

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Today, we talk about the Cracker Barrel logo change due to infiltration by the Woke Stasi. ICE’s low recruiting standards have somehow led to Dean Cain almost getting stuck in a pipe. Then we get into America’s plan to invade everything everywhere all at once, including seizing Venezuela’s army I guess so we have enough troops to occupy Chicago. Su…

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Ep.14 - Desperate Measures 1:16:49

14d ago1:16:49

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In this week’s episode, our investigators run to save James from the twisted schemes of Dr Talbot and the Drude. Will they succeed in their attempts or will they just make everything worse? Themes and Topics Covered: Abuse of Power Violence/Death Body Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Weekly Skews – Is That Arby’s In Your Pants Or Are You Happy to See Me 1:00:15

17d ago1:00:15

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The U.S. has ended medical visas for child amputees because it raised the ire of a woman currently being deposed about genital sandwich jokes. The newest moral panic involves taking flamethrowers to dolls to defeat an ancient Mesopotamian demon. Finally there’s a Congressman who’s trying to set himself up as an international weapons trafficker, kin…

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Weekly Skews – Help Wanted at The Misery Factory 59:23

24d ago59:23

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We talk about ICE’s staffing woes even after $50,000 signing bonuses and hiring Dean Cain, and whether it’s a good idea to have an entire agency made up of unhirable lunkheads. Before that, WNBA sex toy-gate has the dumbest possible conclusion, and the Army will occupy DC because Big Balls can’t fight. Support the show…

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Ep.13 - The Hollow Men 59:55

29d ago59:55

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In this episode, our investigators struggle to escape the clutches of the beat plaguing Bangour Hospital - made worse when one of them is taken prisoner! Themes and Topics: Rats (death by) Use of drugs/syringes Kidnapping Drowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – Don’t Look Up, Down, or Sideways, or Forward, or Around 57:34

1M ago57:34

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Courts have witnesses accidentally pleading internet insanity now. We check on the state of athletes and gambling and whether we’re at the beginning of a legislative backlash. That story starts with an icon of pooping in shoes. Then we talk about the firing of the Head of Bureau Statistics and how successful we can be trying to deny our way out of …

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Weekly Skews – Backfiring Our Way to Success 1:00:21

1M ago1:00:21

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Silly week. The Thai army wants us to think elephants wear pants. Only one way out of this Epstein mess: Deploy the Jellicle cats. The guy who wants to close schools in Oklahoma to keep porn out of them plays porn at a school board meeting. And finally, a Texas sex scandal where you’ll never guess a huge pro-lifer’s longtime mistress accuses him of…

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Good Skews: Zachary Mueller on the Public Backlash to Trump’s Deportation Agenda 36:39

1M ago36:39

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In this episode of Good Skews, Producer Matt sits down with researcher Zachary Mueller to unpack the roots, rise, and current unraveling of Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. They explore how white nationalist ideology, spearheaded by figures like Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, has shaped U.S. immigration policy—from the Tea Party era to tod…

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Ep.12 - Waking Nightmare 59:56

1M ago59:56

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In this episode, our investigators discover there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to the goings-on at Bangour. But will their discovery come in time to save them? Topics and Themes: Immolation Body Horror Self Harm Drowning Institutional Corruption Rats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Weekly Skews – Ernest Does Some Light Ethnic Cleansing 59:38

1M ago59:38

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We have a fun update on the American turned anti-woke Russian soldier turned cannon fodder. The we talk about how the left wants to cancel sending birthday cards, and war criminals going on prankster YouTube channels. Then we get into the latest farcical incompetent evils from our ongoing mass deportations. Is there a rule that says ICE can’t fake …

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Weekly Skews – We Put the Epstein Files in the Warehouse with the Ark of the Covenant 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

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We have a fun scandal where a billionaire tried to buy a Billy Madison experience in professional tennis. Then we talk about FEMA’s efforts to keep Central Texas flood victims from turning to selling their bodies (their words), before we get into the continuing fallout from whatever the administration is doing with Schroedinger’s Epstein Files. Sup…

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Ep.11 - The Boy with the Bad Dreams 59:18

2M ago59:18

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Tabitha and Vera chase down a Mara. Gwydion and James meet Ronnie. Maybe everything will be fine? Themes and Topics: Mental Health Drowning Claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ronnie Parker - The Spooky 1:30

2M ago1:30

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The ACTUAL last of our Season 2 investigators! The ever-mysterious and incredibly troubled Ronnie Parker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – Weather or Not 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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On today’s show we talk about the Supreme Court sentencing itself to watch pornos in the basement. Then we get into the flooding in Central Texas. Is the response that locals have found maddening due to politicians selling the government for parts at all levels for decades, or because one guy named Augustus Doricko squirted blue Powerade out of a p…

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Weekly Skews – We’re Hearing It’s a Caliphate or Something 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Peter Thiel comes out as a centrist on the issue of “whether or not all humans should die.” Ron DeSantis has a plan to feed immigrants to alligators. Then we discuss the New York mayoral primary and whether American can survive a Woke Islamist Communist doing Sharia Law, which seems to mainly consist of faster city buses. Support the show…

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Good Skews: State and Special Elections with Joe Sudbay 28:47

2M ago28:47

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State and local elections are where the political future is being shaped, and Democrats are finally catching up to Republicans’ long-standing strategy of investing deeply in them. Producer Matt talks with Joe Sunday, Host of State of the States on Sirius XM to learn more about what's working. Support the show…

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Ep.10 - Bangour Hospital 1:42:44

2M ago1:42:44

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With the death of one of the team on their minds and the potential threat to an innocent looming - our investigators have to act fast. With a few familiar faces (both good and bad) cropping up, will this new mystery be too much for Thorne? Themes and Topics Covered: Mental Health Multiple Murders Dismemberment Fear/Dread Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Weekly Skews – Shoot First, Ask If It Was a Good Idea Later 59:59

2M ago59:59

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The feds got into an armed standoff with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the kids are getting into shootouts with pixelated ICE agents on Roblox. Then we talk about the weekend’s bombing of Iran, for peace. It’s a story that involves a Sesame Street character, Private Facebook joining the Army, and a 22-year-old whose last job was mowing lawns who i…

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Good Skews: Donald Trump's Approval Raiting with John Ray of YouGov Blue 23:44

3M ago23:44

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In this episode of Good Skews, Producer Hildreth sits down with John Ray from YouGov Blue to unpack the latest polling data and what it actually tells us about the 2024 political landscape. John shares some cautiously optimistic views, including waning support for Trump among key voter blocs like young men and communities of color. Support the show…

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Weekly Skews – The Minnesota Assassin: An Untalented Mr. Ripley 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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On today’s show, America did the impossible, we somehow made parades more boring. Then we break down the life and many careers of the Minnesota assassin, who seems to have confused the whole world with one weird trick he invented: Lying On His Resume. Support the showBy Trae Crowder, Mark Agee, and Matt Hildreth

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Ep.9 - A Message Delivered 1:29:02

3M ago1:29:02

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In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take some time to reflect and recuperate. However, a malevolent force that has been lurking in the shadows has different plans. Themes and Topics: Loss of a parent Drinking Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – Stage Managing a Battle of Los Angeles 59:57

3M ago59:57

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A growing number of powerful people call for the drone striking of Greta Thunberg so nerds can feel free to dress as hummus for Halloween. (We swear these are real things.) Then we get into the weekend’s ICE protests in L.A., Trump sending in the National Guard, and whether we need the Marines to stop a couple Mexican guys from riding dirt bikes. J…

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The Rat King Mystery Report 11:32

3M ago11:32

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A recap of our first mystery - detailing as much of the chaos as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – We’re All Gonna What Now? 59:24

3M ago59:24

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Trump pardons a grab bag of weirdo scammers, but it’s the potential pardon of an (alleged) pervert that drew the ire of the history’s greatest hater, 50 Cent. Then we talk about how Joni Ernst was honest exactly one time about this government’s health policy and everyone got mad. It involves actively trying to give you cancer while taking treatment…

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Ep.8 - Violence & Vermin 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

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The first of our mysteries for our second season comes to a close. Will our investigators manage to vanquish the beast without losing any more lives? Topics and Themes: Murder Arson Body Horror Animal Death (Rats) Loss of Parental Figure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – Crypto Realizes There’s No Such Things as Halfway Crooks 49:22

3M ago49:22

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The unredacted JFK Files detail a shocking conspiracy (not that one). Trump hosts the world’s worst crypto party, but don’t worry, the people were hella cool. Then we get into the hot new legislation as crypto tries to go legit at the same time Bitcoin guys are getting their fingers cut off and robbed with chainsaws. Support the show…

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Good Skews: Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, Jane Kleeb 23:27

4M ago23:27

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On this episode of Good Skews, we interview Jane Kleeb, a seasoned grassroots organizer, author, manager, and political strategist in the Great Plains. Since December 2016, Kleeb has held the position of Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, and she is currently serving her fourth term, which extends until November 2026. She also holds the role o…

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Weekly Skews – Boer’d to Death 59:41

4M ago59:41

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A new(ish) internet cult announces itself with a bombing in Palm Springs, leaving the FBI to google “what is internet.” A senator fantasizes about cruising in truckstop men’s rooms with oil-rich sheiks. And America’s “whites preferable” refugee program goes into effect, which leads somehow to Elon making Jar-Jar Binks racist by accident. I know I k…

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Ep.7 - The King of Rats 58:16

4M ago58:16

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Separated at a pivotal moment of the mystery, our investigators will need to act fast if they want to save anyone else from the horrors taking root in the Clawsden Highrises. Themes and Topics Covered: Death Threats of Violence/Death Arson Organised Crime Missing Children Musophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Weekly Skews – 5/13/25 – What Would It Take to Get You in This (Free and Definitely-Not-Bugged) Plane Today 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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We’re getting more drunks in DC. ICE does an oopsie and kidnaps a mayor. The Trump administration tries to satisfy QAnon with facts and logic, and it’s going great, and the Big Guy preemptively steals the new Air Force One that has Qatari secret police hiding in the bathrooms. Support the showBy Trae Crowder, Mark Agee, and Matt Hildreth

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Good Skews: Nashville-based Country Singer, Nathan Evans Fox 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Producer Matt here: We’re testing a new pilot episode for a project called “Good Skews,” a show exclusively for our audio podcast stream. With this offering, we’d conduct longer-form interviews with people making a difference. It's a show about good people doing good things. So if you like this episode, email us at [email protected] and tell us …

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Weekly Skews – 5/06/25 – We’re Bringing Back Company Towns, but as Cults 57:12

4M ago57:12

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Happy Skews Day. Companies say screw it and start reporting bribes as business expenses. The government is doing Abbottabad Raids on college kids who hang fliers. Canada votes “Death to Amérique, eh.” And Elon truly innovates, combining his new company town with a cult. Well, one of his cults. Support the show…

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Ep.6 - The Queen's Mark 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

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Our investigators find themselves embroiled in violence as tensions rise before an ally finds themselves caught in a devastating trap. Themes and Topics Covered: Gun Violence Death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – 4/29/25 – Neil Gorsuch Can’t Read Good and The Ongoing Passion of Pete Hegseth 59:37

4M ago59:37

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Howdy. A.I. did what to John Cena now? Neil Gorsuch is mad at gay cartoon dogs. Chuck Schumer is mad at an imaginary past. Then we get into the Deep State’s effort to take down Pete Hegseth by tattling. Support the showBy Trae Crowder, Mark Agee, and Matt Hildreth

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Weekly Skews – 4/22/25 – Everyone is MS-13 (Except for MS-13, Who We Made a Deal With) 57:22

5M ago57:22

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We talk about Mexican sex ghosts and the government’s plan to stop immigration with an AI apparently trained on Blaxploitation movies. Then, the government’s continuing cartoonish efforts to make one guy into a supervillain because then we can scrap the concept of rights. I mean who you gonna trust? A guy whose knuckle tats we photoshopped, or a co…

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Weekly Skews – 4/15/25 – RFK Jr. and Horseshoe Theory Eugenics 59:59

5M ago59:59

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We’re sorry, but you have to die in the gulag because the White House beat the Supreme Court at Boggle. Tariffs are so confusing that Gretchen Whitmer is playing peekaboo in the Oval Office. Then, we talk about RFK Jr.’s big plan for the measles outbreak in Texas. It’s one page titled: “Make it Worse.” Support the show…

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Ep.5 - Oh, Rats! 1:16:33

5M ago1:16:33

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Our investigators find themselves in a particularly sticky situation. Will they manage to escape without making their whole situation worse? Themes and Topics Covered: Musophobia Organised Crime Threats Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – 4/8/25 – Trade Deficit Disorder 59:31

5M ago59:31

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Today, Trump’s trying Super Brexit, apparently because he lost a piano auction to a Japanese guy in 1988 (not kiddin’). We’re talking tariffs that the White House can’t agree on why they’re doing them, apparently formulated by ChatGPT (really not kiddin’). And how we need to fix the trade deficit by making the people of Myanmar buy Cadillacs. It’s …

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Weekly Skews – 4/1/25 – First Let’s Cow All the Lawyers 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

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Today we have an official attack on the civil rights of imaginary teen furries. There’s elections Tuesday, which means of course there’s a guy who’s pro sexy dances for autistic children, and Elon’s doing double corrupt fraud in Wisconsin. Plus, we discuss how law firms will make money after announcing laws aren’t real. (It’s by funneling bribes fo…

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Ep.4 - Gods and Monsters 1:07:07

5M ago1:07:07

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Our investigators come face to horrible face with the monster plaguing the Highrises and meet agents of a very familiar Old God. But with the bodies starting to pile up, will they manage to keep this particularly controling evil at bay? Themes and Topics Covered: Musophobia (Fear of Rats) Body Horror Nyctophobia (Fear of the Dark) Hosted on Acast. …

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Weekly Skews – 3/25/25 – Holding a Telethon for the Downtrodden (Elon) 57:49

5M ago57:49

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Today, Trump goes to war with his biggest adversaries yet: The Golden Girls. A popcorn warlord rich moron attempts a one-man mayoral coup in a small village in New York, proving once again America has an unlimited supply of Guys Like This. Plus, the administration’s plan to Abu Ghraib everyone who frowns at a Tesla, and why are they acting like he’…

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Weekly Skews – 3/18/25 – Can You Deport the First Amendment? Let’s Find Out 58:46

6M ago58:46

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DOGE has innovated a new kind of dog that doesn’t need food, don’t worry about it. Plus there’s a new government-funded style influencer who posts videos smiling over the blood curdling screams of her fired co-workers. Then we get into the latest on Mahmoud Khalil, and whether Trump can successfully cram the first amendment on a rendition flight. S…

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Ep.3 - The Clawsden Highrises 1:14:15

6M ago1:14:15

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Our investigators look into the mysterious location that seems to be the source for the strange magic that has already claimed one life. Topics/Themes: Organised Crime Threat Breaking And Entering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – 3/11/25 – Canada Strikes Back and DC’s Hot New Fascist Frat House 59:36

6M ago59:36

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Today, we’re talking about Canada’s yellowcake uranium, Wayne Gretzky becoming their Hanoi Jane, and how they found their freedom fries. Then, Tennessee Brando joins us to discuss how one Volunteer State congressman chilling in a Bible thumping treehouse connects to everything going on in politics: financial fraud, fundamentalism, pathetic sucking …

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Weekly Skews – 3/04/25 – America as a Flea Market for Rich Perverts 59:59

6M ago59:59

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Good news Skewers, there’s a patriot out there fighting for your god given American right to use third graders as speed bumps. Plus, a hot new murder cult that’s bad because some of the members are tran. Then we get into all the really rinky-dink ways everything is for sale in America now, especially if you’re a cybercriminal crypto warlord who eat…

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Ep.2 - Many Eyes 53:01

6M ago53:01

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The first mystery begins - but are our investigators prepared for the dark forces already at play? Content Warnings: Suicide: 12:48 - 12:52 (Talked of throughout the rest of the episode) Body Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weekly Skews – 2/25/25 – How to Lose a Food Fight Against Food 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

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Welcome. This week even literal Nazis are saying there’s too many Nazi salutes. “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” is involved. Congresspeople are getting strung up like Mussolini at town halls (just metaphorically, so far). Then, the farmers have gone woke, and the only person trying to solve the eggpocalypse is one lady running “Uber for Yardbirds.” Plus E…