Best Unscrupulous Podcasts (2026)

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Consumer Talk: How to navigate Airports and Flights for the holidays 45:03

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to make your flights and your airport experience better this holiday season. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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Consumer Talk: Fee increases in fixed-term contracts 39:57

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about fee increases in fixed-term contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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Consumer Talk: Unpacking monthly rental agency admin fees 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the legality of a rental agency charging a monthly admin fee to tenants. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist,…

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Going Alt w/ Tom Achilles | 2 Kramers E23 50:39

1M ago50:39

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Tom Achilles is here to unleash our inner alt comedians. It works more for Chris than Max but he does his best to not leave mid-episode. The boys are a wee bit hungover in this one but still get in some legendary riffs and one of comedy's weirdest little guys. Tom's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sk9rbYSzc4 Follow Max / ⁠https://www.inst…

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Consumer Talk: Avoiding the Black Friday scams 36:53

1M ago36:53

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to avoid getting scammed during the Black Friday sales. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and wa…

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Consumer Talk: How to check quality of online product 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to read online product listings to properly understand what you’re getting. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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Furry True Crime w/ Taylor Rogers & Eliot Thompson 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

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Max & Chris welcome back friend of the pod Eliot Thompson and newcomer Taylor Rogers. We have the hang of a lifetime in a four-way deep dive on undercover cops, ranges of emotion, and furry true crime, of which Rogers is a literal expert. Just four strange guys holding a conversation. Enjoy! Taylor's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_xpz1…

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Consumer Talk: Cancelling a cell phone contract 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how difficult it is to cancel a cell phone contract. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water spo…

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Consumer Talk: Service bots could alienate customers 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how digital solutions can have the effect of alienating customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker …

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Obambaclat with Tyler Groce | 2 Kramers E21 42:02

2M ago42:02

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2 Kramers welcome buddy and bonafide sweetheart, Tyler Groce, on the pod. We talk his wonderful special, the origins of his Groce name, and come up with a generationally iconic character for him: Obambaclat. Enjoy fam. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tjgroce/ Follo…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Pitfalls of getting your car towed 39:24

2M ago39:24

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the pitfalls of getting your car towed. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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Jessica Swanson | Developing the 10 Parami | 10/12/25 | ep. 292 33:45

2M ago33:45

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Jessica Swanson | Forgiveness is Letting Go of Grudges | 10/05/25 | ep. 291 19:12

2M ago19:12

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: Fine print on contracts 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about reading the fine print in contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pi…

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Consumer Talk: Travel insurance exclusion extended to family member 40:05

3M ago40:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about travel insurance exclusions which were extended to a family member of the insured traveller. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented b…

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Ayya Suvijjana & Ayya Niyyanika | Vedana/Feeling | 9/28/25 | ep. 290 50:36

2M ago50:36

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Kaneez Surka: The Documentary 39:23

3M ago39:23

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2 Kramers welcome hilarious pal Kaneez Surka on the pod. We come in hot, literally, with Chris sweating profusely from a post-run shower that didn't fully take. We talk trypophobia, poopin pants, and play some very confusing games where no one quite knows the rules. The running gag is Kaneez being in a documentary hot seat culminating on all of att…

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Consumer Talk: How unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about listeners concerns with the main topic a look at how unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. T…

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Unscrupulous Chess Master w Ben Kirschenbaum 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Ben Kirschenbaum is back in the 2 Kramers studio and everything goes according to plan. We talk the perfect best man speech, writing while swimming, and watching the Oscars in Mexico. Kind of impressive when you realize it took a full calendar hour to finally hit record. Follow Max Spinelli / https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Me…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Second-hand car purchases 34:47

3M ago34:47

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about second-hand car purchases and all the things that can go wrong, plus listener questions. Wendy and Pippa are also joined by Andrew Travers of FirstCheck. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time…

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Consumer Talk: Beware using AI to fight your consumer battles 41:02

3M ago41:02

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how using AI-generated information to fight your consumer battles could cause problems. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by form…

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Consumer Talk: In conversation with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud 32:05

4M ago32:05

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Pippa speaks to Consumer Good and Services ombudsman, Lee Soobrathi. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lif…

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Comedy's Power Couple w/ Joe Gorman & Kelly Taylor 58:26

4M ago58:26

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It couple Joe Gorman & Kelly Taylor join us in the Kramer den to lose our minds as a collective. We talk Kelly and Chris's New Jersey rage, Joe's pathological lying, and Max learns he has Millhouse eyes. Take nothing seriously, except remember Joe actually is Japanese. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Met…

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Consumer Talk: Redeeming vouchers 40:57

4M ago40:57

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Zain Johnson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about people who bought vouchers for experiences and then couldn’t cash in on them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - prese…

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Greek Stuff w/ Gus Constantellis 54:12

4M ago54:12

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Bursting through the door this week we've got the Greek god of orgies, Gus Constantellis. Our old pal is here to discuss his sixth sense for serial killers, Crete of course, and it all ends with an extensive analysis on the future of the Scream franchise. All together it's an unbeatable hang best served with hummus and tax evasion. Follow Max Spine…

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Sakula | Birth, Aging, Illness and Death | 8/31/25 | ep. 289 35:28

4M ago35:28

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: How to get rid of marketing spam 37:25

4M ago37:25

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to get rid of the marketing spam we receive from retailers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presente…

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Battlebots Summer w/ Mike Bramante & Jake Velazquez 34:10

4M ago34:10

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Mike and Jake return for a hang of the century. We talk who’s eating who if it comes down to it, starting an underground battlebots league, and Jake’s grandpa getting catfished. This is what it’s all about folks. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chrismetcalfecomedy/…

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Consumer Talk: Aircon contractor fails to deliver 37:05

4M ago37:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a cluster of complaints about an air-conditioning business, which raises important questions around the risk of paying in full BEFORE you’ve received the promised goods or services. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages t…

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Huge In Europe with Dan Pulzello | 2 Kramers E15 56:29

5M ago56:29

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Bursting through the door this week we've got standup comedian and European icon, Dan Pulzello. We talk the epic highs and lows of high school tennis, Dan's famously deep voice (not juiced), and Chris finally settles their longstanding lacrosse rivalry. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https…

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Consumer Talk: How to read food labels 32:11

5M ago32:11

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Lesego Marule, a lecturer in the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria, and registered dietician Roxanne Gieske who will guide us through the ins and outs of what labels legally have to contain and how to actually read them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hou…

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American Accents with Juan Nicolón 1:01:16

5M ago1:01:16

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Bursting through the door this week we've got the juan and only, Juan Nicolón. An incomparable man from Uruguay with a rockin bod, we talk the gig economy, fun memories from Juan's wedding, and of course he does his pitch perfect American accent. We also make him do line readings from Nosferatu because that's what this show is. Follow Max Spinelli …

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Third party vendors 33:33

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about issues with third party vendors. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa …

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Linguistically Mamdani w/ Harshil Shukla | 2 Kramers E14 1:13:01

5M ago1:13:01

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Bursting through the door this week we've got the pride of North Dakota himself, Harshil Shukla. This guy is a certified man about town with a knack for accents and unlimited aura. All together it's an unbeatable hang best served with a big bowl of linguistically and clams. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chri…

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Consumer Talk: Slip and falls in supermarket 34:46

5M ago34:46

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler and consumer attorney Trudie Broekman about who’s responsible for slip and falls in supermarkets. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by …

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Grounding w/ Jake Velazquez | 2 Kramers E 13 45:33

5M ago45:33

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Bursting through the door this week we've got repeat Kramer, Jake Velazquez. This guy fires off the hottest takes this side of the Mississippi. What makes someone a real new yorker? What is the truest form of standup? What's the next big fake medicine trend he'll follow? He's got it all. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillio…

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Consumer Talk: Teenagers allowed to sign up for gym contracts 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about gyms allowing teenagers to sign up for contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports …

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Birding w/ Eliot Thompson | 2 Kramers E12 47:03

5M ago47:03

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2 Kramers welcome pal comedian, Eliot Thompson, on the pod to sell us on birding and the communist agenda. We even all become DJs and explore how difficult it is to drop a beat . Enjoy. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chrismetcalfecomedy/ Follow Eliot Thompson / ht…

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Consumer Talk: Are wet wipes flushable and biodegradable? 37:51

6M ago37:51

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about whether wet wipes are flushable and biodegradable as claimed by manufacturers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journa…

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Tall Kings w/ Jason Choi 1:02:45

6M ago1:02:45

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2 Kramers welcome our pal comedian, Jason Choi, on the pod to break the fourth wall and our brains. This one gets meta, falls apart at the seams, then comes back together in a touching conclusion. Enjoy total chaos with our most Kramer guest yet. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.…

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Consumer Talk: Vinegar shortage affecting South Africans 37:38

6M ago37:38

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the shortage of vinegar and how it’s affecting South African consumers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, …

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Making Men Bald w/ Mae Planert & Laura Sogar 29:34

6M ago29:34

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2 Kramers welcome friends, comedians, and fellow podcasters, Mae Planert & Laura Sogar. This week we're at Mae's house discussing her kid's favorite scripture, celsius vs. cold brew, and then the gals absolutely ruin Mortal Kombat. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/…

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Consumer Talk: Irish visa delays cause havoc 36:57

6M ago36:57

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the delays in issuing Irish visas and the havoc it’s causing with South African’s travel plans. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presente…

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Luang Por Khoon and Luang Por Damrong (Thai and English) 7/2/25 ep. 288 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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I'm Gonna Be A Dad w/ Tayler Yarish | 2 Kramers E9 56:40

6M ago56:40

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2 Kramers welcome our friend & comedian Tayler Yarish. This week we discuss peeing in NYC, Sebastian Maniscalco during 9/11, Medieval Times serf-ers, and of course Tayler's MK character. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chrismetcalfecomedy/ Follow Tayler Yarish / …

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Consumer Talk 2: Tech helps to access unclaimed benefits 13:35

6M ago13:35

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Rowan Gordon from Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits about a tech platform helping South Africans to access their benefits. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The sh…

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Consumer Talk 1: Difference between a motor warranty and a motor plan 18:54

6M ago18:54

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Erica Liebenberg from JustMoney about the difference between a motor plan and a motor warranty. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by forme…

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Ajahn Sudanto | Enjoy Your Buddhist Life | 06/20/25 | ep. 287 45:05

6M ago45:05

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Heroic w/ Jill Weiner & Ashylnn Salzano | 2 Kramers E8 50:10

6M ago50:10

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2 Kramers welcome NYC comedians Jill Weiner and Ashlynn Salzano. We discuss what kind of heroes we are in our daydreams and making Central Park a friggin national one. You've simply never seen friends riffing at this level before. Follow Max Spinelli / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/maxagazillion/ Follow Chris Metcalfe / ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/…

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Consumer Talk: Expired drivers licences in insurance claims 33:45

6M ago33:45

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about an insurance claim that was rejected because of an expired driver’s licence card. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The…