Best Tinker Tailor Podcast Spy Podcasts (2025)

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – 50 years, 50 facts – 11 to 20 1:08:57

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In this episode we continue to celebrate 50 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by counting up to 50 interesting things about the book. For numbers eleven to twenty point five I’m welcoming Matthew Bradford back to the podcast. We talk that about some of our favorite characters in the novel. From Connie Sachs to George Smiley, we cover them all. All…

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150. Red Rooms (w/ Emily St. James) 1:13:54

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Join us and Emily St. James to surf the dark web and hopefully not stumble upon any RED ROOMS. We discuss image management in the era of hyper-connectivity, Arthurian legends, Tennyson poems and 19th Century Chinese pirates, and of course, serial killers. Is this a comfort watch or a perfect horror for a brisk fall evening or BOTH?…

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller 56:18

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Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is a haunting portrait of Willy Loman, an aging salesman chasing the American Dream long after it’s begun to slip away. Torn between pride and despair, Willy struggles to reconcile the life he imagined with the reality before him—and to earn the love and success he’s always believed he deserves. Both intimate and…

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Mark Kermode • The Resurrection • Rewind Classic ('Take' podcast / 'Screenshot' podcast / 'Surround Sound' book) • #371 51:31

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Dr. Jessica Douthwaite on the exhibition – John le Carré: Tradecraft 44:01

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jessica Douthwaite to the show. Jessica is the co-curator of the new exhibition being held by the Bodelian Libraries showing off some of the materials the library has in the John le Carré archive. We talk about how Jessica became involved, what a curator does, and how the exhibition became focused on le Carré’s resea…

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(Preview) The Islands: Stories by Dionne Irving 10:49

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This collection of short stories explores the sweeping themes of belonging, identity, and home through the lives of women scattered across the globe from their island origins. Let's Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archiv…

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Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black / Doctor Who / The Perfect Knight) • #370 54:40

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolutely wonderful actor and writer ADJANI SALMON! A thoroughly lovely one right here, as Brett catches up with the creator of the glorious series Dreaming Whilst Black, which at time of publishing is coming back imm…

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149. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (w/ Max Evry) 1:27:07

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We are joined by Max Evry (author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune) to discuss another sci-fi epic of the same generation, this one starring Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock! Exploration, practical effects, V'GER!, mystery, AI, leaping beyond logic!! Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), check it out!…

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320: Star Crash (70s Sci-fi Trashtastic) 55:03

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the Star Wars ripoff Star Crash! This one is the absolute BEST worst movie we've seen in a long while. Completely hilarious while not trying to be at all. Tune in... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player …

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The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed 10:36

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The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed is a coming-of-age novel set in Los Angeles during the 1992 Rodney King riots. It follows Ashley Bennett, a Black teenager from a wealthy family, as she begins to see the sharp contrasts between her privileged world and the realities her community faces. Both powerful and deeply personal, the book explores …

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Will Bridges (All Of You / Stranger Things / Black Mirror) • #369 1:07:09

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the glorious writer, producer and director WILL BRIDGES! As the pre-victory lap continues in celebration of the release of All Of You continues, Brett is joined by colleague and friend Will who directed it and worked on th…

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Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli 9:58

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Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli is a poignant debut novel about love, loss, and the arduous journey toward healing. It follows a woman grappling with grief while rediscovering her own strength and identity. At its heart, it’s a story about resilience, community, and the hope that life can bloom again after heartbreak. Let's Get LIT! Links & Resour…

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Imogen Poots (All Of You / Green Room / Knight Of Cups) • #368 57:45

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the truly fabulous actor and co-star of 'All Of You', IMOGEN POOTS! In good time for the release of All Of You, Imogen joins Brett for a rare in-person episode which is a true joy to behold. Of course we get to hear about …

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148. Flatliners (w/ Andrew Overbye and Hannah Blechman) 1:15:55

28d ago1:15:55

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We're joined by Andrew Overbye and Hannah Blechman from the Authorized Novelizations Podcast to explore near-death experiences, spirituality, brat packs, and more during our discussion of Joel Schumacher's 1990 film FLATLINERS!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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319: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 1:16:20

28d ago1:16:20

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the slow burning spy thriller: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This one is a fantastic espionage whodunnit, that Kev finally stayed awake for! Tune in for the chats... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player ple…

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SLAY by Brittney Morris 1:20:58

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Slay by Brittney Morris follows Kiera Johnson, a teen coder who secretly creates an online role-playing game celebrating Black culture. As her game grows in popularity, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of players navigating both identity and community. The novel explores empowerment, creativity, and the challenges of carving out a space where …

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Taylor Kitsch (American Primeval / Friday Night Lights / Dark Wolf) • #367 50:16

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with actor, producer and director TAYLOR KITSCH! A lovely meetup with Brett and Taylor, as the two get acquainted via life, death and movies in fine fashion. As always it's a real treasure as we hear about so many angles and tr…

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Queer Betrayal in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 48:26

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In this episode, we continue our year long look at Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Tiffany Babb. We talk about her article “Because He Loved You”: The Queer Betrayal of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. We explore how queerness is portrayed in the novel, the complex relationship between Bill and Jim, and why le Carré’s approach stands out from other spy fi…

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318: Young Guns 1:09:11

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the legendary 80s Brat Pack Western: Young Guns! "How does it hold up?" you say. Well......... tune in to find out! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/epis…

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Chris Columbus (The Thursday Murder Club / Home Alone / Gremlins) • #366 49:58

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the esteemed and ultra prolific filmmaker CHRIS COLUMBUS! An absolute joy of an episode featuring someone who is a true mainstay and firm fixture of the modern cinematic universe. You wll have almost certainly seen at leas…

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Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 2 34:34

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In this episode, novelist Michael Idov returns to discuss John le Carré’s novel Our Game. Michael has written for numerous publications, was the Editor in chief of GQ Russia, is also a screenwriter and director and author of the new spy novel The Collaborators. We talk about where Our Game should fit in the le Carré canon and what is going on in Ru…

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317: Three O'Clock High (now featuring Severance and Right Said Fred!) 1:33:42

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the really random 80s High School bully flick Three O'Clock High! Kev was an hour late so we blabbed about Severance for a bit then moved into the main event. Then there was a Drug Rug-de-sac and a treatise on Right Said Fred. Truly a show for the ages! Tune in... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook…

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147. Warfare (w/ Jim Penola) 1:24:15

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Alex Garland's second film in two years traces the true story of co-director Ray Mendoza's experiences in Iraq. We discuss the film with Jim Penola (An Invitation Productions), considering what drove Garland to the project, heroic sacrifice, decontextualizing violence, and the film's commitment to realism. Find us at www.cowspod.com! New shirts and…

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Steven Cree • The Resurrection (All Of You / Outlander / Heads Of State) • #365 55:57

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with the brilliant actor and very lovely man STEVEN CREE! The RESURRECTION! Back once again (with the ill behaviour), here's a perfect catch up in resurrected form with the excellent friend of the show and friend of Bre…

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316: Hanna (Montana is a terrible person...) Don't worry, this is Eric Bana Hanna 1:41:35

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the hyper-stylized actiony Bournefest: Hanna. It..... was great in it's day. How does it hold up now? It was actually a really interesting conversation that went deep into the Bourne comparisons and is well worth a listen. Tune in... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more…

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Charlie Day (Always Sunny... / Honey Don't / Mythic Quest) • #364 53:09

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor and writer CHARLIE DAY! If you're even feintly versed in the world of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia', you'll be very well acquainted with the work of Charlie. But in the event that you are not, you …

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315: Superman 2025 (a breath of fresh air) 2:05:30

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the new Superman flick this week on the show! It's about time that there was a non-crap superhero movie! Tune in for the chat... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https:…

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146. In the Mouth of Madness (w/ Carly Severn) 1:14:11

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We do, in fact, read Sutter Cane! Carly Severn (KQED San Francisco) returns to explore the world of mass market paperbacks that portend the return of the Old Ones and the end of humanity in John Carpenter's homage to Lovecraft. Is it Mommy's Day? Sadly, yes, it is.By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Zach Braff • Rewind Classic (A Good Person / Garden State / Scrubs) • #363 59:50

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser ZACH BRAFF! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! Last week was the Tony Hale Rewind Classic. This week we have the Zach Braff Rewind Classic. The season is indeed transmitt…

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314: Pi(restarter) 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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In this Episode: Our Heroes celebrate our Pi episode with the wank-tastical Pi! This one is Darren Aronofsky's debut and was all the rage on the 90's date scene..! This one would impress a girl in 10 seconds flat and get them in the mood for a canoodle. Tune in for the chats, and stay for the trepanning! we've got a 1" spade bit with your name on i…

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Tony Hale • Rewind Classic (Arrested Development / Inside Out 2 / Veep) • #362 1:02:48

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser TONY HALE! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! You've just seen the recent season of Rewind episodes come your way, with freshly polished and thoroughly rinsed iterations …

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Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 1 40:55

2M ago40:55

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In this episode, novelist Michael Idov joins me to discuss John le Carré’s novel Our Game. Michael has written for numerous publications, was the Editor in chief of GQ Russia, is also a screenwriter and director and author of the new spy novel The Collaborators. We talk about why we enjoy one of le Carré’s more underrated novels. Plus we get into t…

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313: Silverado (with special guest Karl Aguilar!) 2:36:24

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In this Episode: Our Heroes are joined by friend of the show Karl Aguilar to discuss the 90s neo-western: Silverado! This one has a legendary cast and a classic approach to the tropes of ol' Tune in for the chat! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podc…

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145. Re-Animator (w/ Scout Tafoya) 1:16:18

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Life, death, and rebirth are on the exam table as we pull up the chart on Stuart Gordon's RE-ANIMATOR (1985). Scout Tafoya (Ignite Films) returns to explore the film, its impact and legacy, men's desire to procreate without women, practical effects, consent, horror, and of course, H.P. Lovecraft!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Glenn Moore (Mock The Week / Live At The Apollo / Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?) • #361 1:03:30

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the very hilarious comic GLENN MOORE! A lovely gathering of Brett and Glenn as the two get into this whole mess of life and films, and extract some sense out of the whole situation. Glenn is game of course from the beginni…

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312: Contact 1:29:02

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In this Episode: Our Heroes go back to the middich 90s with Contact! This one is considered a Sci Fi legend. It's got quite the cast and well worth a re-visit. Tune in! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: ht…

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Zainab Johnson • The Resurrection (Hijabs Off / She The People / Upload) • #360 55:54

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with the comic, actor, writer and producer ZAINAB JOHNSON! The RESURRECTION! The venue for this resurrection is the beginning of Zainab's holday, where we catch her getting ready to turn all devices onto airplane mode. …

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311: Die Hard with a Vengeance (Brucemas in July!) 1:46:59

3M ago1:46:59

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In this Episode: Our Heroes celebrate Brucemas in July with Die Hard with a Vengeance! This one is such a great addition to the Die Hard expanded universe. Tune in for the festivities! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your podcast player please visit the …

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144. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (w/ Abe Mathew) 1:07:37

3M ago1:07:37

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The spy life. Espionage. Trust. Betrayal. Boring office parties. It's the anti-James-Bond. Abe Mathew (Philosophy, Notre Dame) joins us to discuss Le Carre and the 2011 film adaptation of his most famous novel. Trust no one! Cowspod.com! Buy a T-Shirt at our NEW merch site!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Mark Gatiss (Bookish / The League Of Gentlemen / Sherlock) • #359 59:50

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the writer, actor, author and esteemed multi-hyphenate MARK GATISS! Mark has had involvement on screens of all sizes, not to mention just about all media available, and is a beloved presence in the creative world. A quick …

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310: Dr. Detroit (Dan Aykroyd babysits some hos!) 1:13:41

3M ago1:13:41

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the 80s forgotten gem Dr. Detroit! This one was missed by 2/3 of the crew and is Dan Aykroyd looking after some prostitutes when their pimp leaves town. It's ridiculous! Tune in! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don’t work in your po…

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Justin Hartley (Smallville / This Is Us / Tracker) • #358 54:08

3M ago54:08

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the powerful actor, producer and director JUSTIN HARTLEY! Justin's been on the screen and stage for decades now and will hopefully be a face and voice you are well familiar with. But even if you're less aware of Justin, th…

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309: Long Kiss Goodnight (A Geena Davis Bourne Movie!) 1:36:12

3M ago1:36:12

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In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the 90s Bourne Prequel: Long Kiss Goodnight! This one is a Sam Jackson / Geena Davis spectacular and is such a quaint throwback to the 90s! Come for the action and stay for the amnesia... Tune in! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don…

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143. Heat (w/ Zed Adams) 1:55:23

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Come on over to our dead-tech, postmodernistic, bullsh*t, house and watch HEAT with us and Zed Adams (Philosophy, The New School)! Time, light, passing, entrapment, stylized realism, stoicism, individualism, institutionalism, and why people be thieving. Cowspod.com! Buy a T-Shirt at our NEW merch site!…