Best Time For Tacos Media Podcasts (2025)

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How poetry helps Ada Limon navigate life, even when it’s tough 35:40

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As we enter "cozy season," we're revisiting our conversation with Ada Limon, who just wrapped up her tenure as the U.S. Poet Laureate. She talks to us about loss and grief and evolving identity -- like becoming a "fall person" after a lifetime of identifying as a "summer person" -- and the power of poetry to navigate it all. Learn more about sponso…

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How to Ruin a Labubu | Chapter 251 1:43:16

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⭐ Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, Phil and Jen run the ship duo-style—no Jahmez, no brakes, maximum chaos. We dive into Black Panther 3, Daredevil drama, Jimmy Olsen getting promoted, Star Wars news overload, The Mandalorian’s future, Ryan Gosling in space (again), and why Bob Iger needs an instruction manual before approving anythin…

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Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind 11:44

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Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd introduces us to two families in Washington, D.C.. One has made the difficult decision to set up "emergency guardianship" for their son, in the case that the parents are deported to Guatemala. The other has agreed to take that son in, should anything happen. It's the second part in Jasmine's…

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An AI Generated Title | Chapter 250 2:00:54

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⭐ Episode Summary Welcome to Chapter 250, where the tech glitches are strong, the jokes are chaotic, and the nerding is Olympic-level. This week, the crew dives deep into the MCU rumor multiverse, Doctor Strange 3 theories, Wonder Man meta-casting, Yelena’s leadership glow-up, Shang-Chi’s future, Sadie Sink’s mysterious MCU arrival, the Russo Bros.…

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How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE 31:58

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Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd takes us into the dimly lit living rooms of immigrant families — families trying to figure out how to stay safe as they navigate the overwhelming fear of being detained by ICE. These fears have long existed, but for many, they've become stronger and more omnipresent during this Trump adminis…

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3 Michelin Stars And You Like Taco Bell? 24:48

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A chef who earned three Michelin stars rides shotgun and tells us what the kitchen really costs. From LA’s chef-driven rooms to Georgetown’s corporate engines, we talk about the shock of rigid menus, 365-day schedules, and why predictable service can drain creative fire. It’s a candid, street-level look at how a master builds a career, pays dues, a…

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How Trump's cuts to public media threaten the first Native American station 17:40

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On October 1, 2025, public radio stations lost all of their federal funding -- and for Black and Native American community stations, the cuts hit hard. Case in point, KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, which was the first Indigenous-led public radio station. They lost 70% of their budget after federal public media cuts, and will be shrinking from 10 full-time…

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24K Magic In The Air | The $2500 Room 17:15

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A ride through D.C. turns into a rare, unguarded conversation with a 22-year-old stripclub dancer who’s rewriting the script on what “the club” means for work, money, and personal agency. She breaks down the real mechanics of stage money, lap-dance rooms, and why bartop etiquette matters, then opens up about the deeper engine that runs her career: …

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Tribal colleges are a unique resource — and they're under threat 31:10

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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College has classes on everything from Native American studies to gardening to equine sciences to the Hidatsa language. Like other tribal colleges and universities (aka TCUs), it's a space where students can get their degrees while steeped in Indigenous traditions and learning techniques. But since the start of this presidenti…

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Sparkle Demon Hunters | Chapter 249 1:43:19

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🧙‍♀️ Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew dives deep into the multiverse of madness — and sarcasm. From Kang’s potential resurrection to RDJ’s Doctor Doom glow-up, the gang unpacks every Marvel and DC headline with equal parts chaos and caffeine. We get wild with “evil Grimace” Thanos rumors, X-Men family therapy sessions (aka da…

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Penis Molding? Wait, What Do You Do for a Living? 10:58

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What starts as a quiet DC rideshare chat takes a sharp left into “Wait—what do you do for a living?” territory. Our guest, raised in Northern Virginia by way of Iran, breaks down culture, identity, and what it means to straddle two worlds—then casually drops that she used to, well… shape penises for a living. From Persian pride to progressive medic…

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The hidden history of demonizing SNAP recipients 35:35

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Around 42 million people in the United States get SNAP benefits each month to cover basic needs like eggs, bread, and infant formula. Because of the government shutdown, most of those benefits have lapsed, and despite a judge's ruling that the Trump administration release contingency funds to cover the program, the White House will now only offer p…

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Freedom of speech has never been for everyone 39:38

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Fights over free speech have taken up a lot of space in the zeitgeist lately. People on both the left and right claim to be the defenders of free speech, while pointing fingers at the other side for censorship and encroachments. So what is actually going on? This week on the podcast, we explore where the idea of free speech comes from, how the conc…

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Kaiju Math | Chapter 248 1:41:49

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Episode Summary This week, the nerds go full monster mode! 🦖 From Sonic’s rumored time-travel reboot to George Clooney’s Buck Rogers comeback, the crew is doing the Kaiju Math—because when the multiverse, mutants, and mechs collide, the numbers just don’t add up! Join Yung Phil, Jahmez 5000, and Jen the Fray Girl as they debate Marvel’s Secret Wars…

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Radical Islamist Becomes NYC Mayor 24 Years After 9/11: How???? 36:07

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In this podcast, Jeff tries to understand how a Muslim terror supporter could become Mayor of NYC just 24 years after 9/11. It makes no sense yet it makes all the sense in the world. And while NYC circles the drain, the Republican Party is now mainstreaming actual Nazis. If you wonder what’s next for America, just look to Europe: that’s us in a few…

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How Zohran Mamdani is scrambling establishment Democrat's brains 20:39

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Zohran Mamdani has become one of the most popular and polarizing politicians in the last year. How did the New York City mayoral candidate go from a relatively unknown Democratic Socialist to becoming the frontrunner in the election for the U.S.'s largest city? In this episode, we unpack how Mamdani has energized unlikely voters and, for some, symb…

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Backseat TikTok Pitch | Please Don't Take My Kidney 13:19

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Ever had passengers pitch you so hard you reconsider your whole content strategy at a red light? That’s exactly what happens when a Richmond content creator Lexi Lawson climbs into the backseat, maps out where to eat downtown, and then pivots into a relentless, hilarious push to get me on TikTok. What starts as a conversational tour of RVA’s food s…

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How Elon Musk and JD Vance plan to 'save civilization' with more babies 37:34

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What do conservatives like JD Vance and tech executives like Elon Musk have in common? They, like other pronatalists, want to “save civilization” by having more American babies. But it wasn’t that long ago that some people wanted to save the world by limiting the number of kids being born. This week on the pod, we explore the surprising way eugenic…

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And Somehow, Ben Solo Returned | Chapter 247 1:33:43

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🎙️ Episode Summary In Chapter 247: “And Somehow, Ben Solo Returned”, the Distance Nerding crew dives headfirst into a galaxy of nerd rumors and geeky goodness! From Star Wars clone theories and Scarlet Witch’s mysterious Marvel future to DC’s latest chaos with Batman and Supergirl, no fandom is safe. Plus — He-Man’s comeback, Spider-Man’s new sidek…

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Unpacking the Trump administration's immigration raid in Chicago 17:13

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After midnight on September 30th, helicopters hovered above a large Chicago apartment building, and heavily armored agents rappelled from the choppers onto the roof. What unfolded became a spectacle that swept up both undocumented migrants and U.S. citizens alike. We’re looking at one of the most high-profile and aggressive raids in President Trump…

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Racist slurs, naughty words, and how dictionary editors define them 36:40

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How do we define slurs like the N-word? Whether it’s heated debates about racist or ableist slurs, arguments about gender, or even new kinds of profanity, dictionary editors have been at the center of these fights for a long time. We're joined by Stefan Fatsis, the author of Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary, for a dee…

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Stop trying to make Rodd-ula a Thing | Chapter 246 1:23:40

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🪐 Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew dives headfirst into the fandom multiverse — from Sadie Sink possibly joining the MCU as a Punisher protégé, to Hugh Jackman refusing to hang up the claws, and why Roda the Hutt might just be Star Wars’ next thirst trap (you read that right). We honor legendary artist Drew Struzan, roast Bel…

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You're My Bourbon Swilling Lesbian Friend 20:46

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The ride begins with a clean car, an open window, and a quick laugh about the lingering scent of the passenger's last ride—then slowly opens into something deeper. Some social chemistry can make the city feel alive. By the time we pull up, we’ve figured out a pretty solid way to move through the world—curious, kind, and open. If you’re into bourbon…

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What does Israel mean to American Jews? 41:38

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Even since before October 7, 2023, American Jews have found themselves grappling with what it means to speak out against Israel and the rifts in their communities over their political views. And despite a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the division among Jews in the U.S. about Zionism and anti-Zionism could go on for years to com…

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Reheating Hot Takes: NYCC Edition | Chapter 245 1:48:46

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Episode Summary The NERDs are back for Chapter 245, and it’s gloriously chaotic! Recorded live (so yes, expect unfiltered weirdness), Yung Phil, Jahmez5000, SHDU, and Jen the Fraygirl dive deep into Marvel multiverse madness, movie rumors, and all things pop culture. From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson possibly reviving The Scorpion King (because appare…

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Bad Bunny, Death Row Meals & Taco Bell Bellristas 51:43

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Send us a text On our Season Finale we’re sipping and spilling on everything from pop culture to fast food experiments. We kick things off with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and what that means for halftime shows, then dive into the strangest and most famous death row final meals of all time. From there it’s all about Taco Bell’s new “Bellristas” and…

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Anyone Who Thinks President Trump Forged Peace in the Middle East Can Buy a Bridge I’m Selling in Brooklyn / Bruce Cutler Has Died: What a Wonderful Mob Lawyer - And Friend - He Was 57:13

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In this episode, Jeff points out the ridiculousness of the belief that President Trump has brought peace to the Middle East with the ceasefire agreement he got Israel and Hamas to sign. There is a mountain of evidence which makes clear that this ceasefire is simply a lull until the next war. In the meantime, the leftists/terrorists are making massi…

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I Love Propofol | Michael Jackson Was Right! 24:52

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After a few raindrops, a wrong venue, we pick up a med student on the way to a DC conference and dig into the pivot from vascular surgery dreams to anesthesiology, the culture of training, and the real cost of compartmentalization. Along the way we trade stories about trauma, access, and how to keep empathy alive without losing yourself. Write A Re…

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Stacey Abrams on how voter suppression threatens democracy 15:05

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Stacey Abrams is one of the most high-profile voting rights activists in the U.S. She says whether we have an actual democracy might literally depend on protecting voting rights in the next election cycle or two. How to prevent that? Keep an eye on the 10 steps from democracy to autocracy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

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Voting rights are at risk. Here's why. 33:57

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Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears a case that could further weaken the Voting Rights Act, which was passed to ensure fair districting and voting practices across different racial groups. Meanwhile, lawmakers across states are taking other paths to limit who can vote, from redrawing districts in order to favor a single party to limiting which …

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When a SHDU Self Bans | Chapter 244 1:37:35

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Episode Summary: This week, the chaos is multiversal and delicious! Young Phil, Jenn the Fray, and SHDU are back online (finally escaping the 1700s) and diving into the nerdiest news of the week — from Marvel’s mysterious Phase Six shake-ups to Doctor Doom rumors that could rock the MCU harder than a headbanging mom on Taco Tuesday. The crew debate…

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A Comic Conversation Ep 55 - Diane Pershing - Los Angeles Comic Con 25 41:06

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Episode Summary NERDS!! We’re going green with the legendary Diane Pershing, the iconic voice of Poison Ivy from Batman: The Animated Series! From her days on Broadway to voicing Gotham’s deadliest botanist, Diane shares her journey through music, theater, writing nineteen romance novels, and finding her true voice in animation. We talk about Ivy’s…

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It's Called An Affectation 30:32

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GASP! A simple ride-share to the airport turns into an unexpected masterclass in conversation and craft. With two young, affected passengers in the back, we move seamlessly from small talk to something deeper: how to create safety so people open up, when to hit record and when to circle back, and why empathy always outshines a checklist of question…

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A Comic Conversation Ep 54 - Ingrid Oliu - Los Angeles Comic Con 25 34:27

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Episode Summary NERDS!! This Episode, we sit down with the legendary Ingrid Oliu — the first-ever voice of Detective Renee Montoya in Batman: The Animated Series, and a powerhouse actress known for Stand and Deliver and Real Women Have Curves. From Boyle Heights to Nicaragua, to the halls of Gotham City, Ingrid shares her inspiring journey as a Lat…

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I Had No Chance Of Being Skinny 17:34

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After a two month hiatus, this new episode of RideShare RoadTalk weaves its way through pizza dough secrets, family recipes, and a twelve‑hour, tear inducing lasagna. Veering into Cairo culture shock, hospitality, and the strange economy of scandal from the Clinton years, we find ourselves in yet another moving conversation about food, memory, and …

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A Comic Conversation Ep 53 - Frank Paur- Los Angeles Comic Con 25 43:51

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Episode Summary NERDS!! We’re diving deep into the Batcave of animation history with none other than Frank Paur — the director, producer, and storyboard artist who helped shape Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles, Spawn, X-Men Evolution, and Hulk vs. Wolverine! From his early days geeking out over The Mighty Thor comics and Frank Frazetta artwor…