Best Unsolicited Views Podcasts (2025)

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Deepfakes, Squatter Rights & Are Your Friends Using You? 51:44

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When does helping people turn into getting played? In this Sibling Happy Hour episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce and J. Aundrea tackle Airbnb squatter nightmares, AI deepfake ads, celebrity beefs, and friendships that exploit your labor. • 🤖 AI Gone Wrong: A Mark Cuban deepfake ad sparks a debate on lawsuits, intellectual property, and prot…

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Digital Friends, Latchkey Kids & Marjorie Taylor Greene's Pension Scam 1:02:14

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Friendships, digital stress, latchkey kids, 90s parenting, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “retirement” collide in this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony. Bruce opens with a nostalgic look at his 90s childhood—landlines, keys under the mat, and deeper friendships—contrasting it with today’s always-online culture. He unpacks the hi…

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Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Wrapping Other People's Gifts, and More 35:50

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle pluralizing names on holiday cards, tipping Mariachi bands, wrapping other people's gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPIS…

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Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital Patients, Using Pre-Divorce Stationery, and More 28:15

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about offering unsolicited botox, photographing hospital patients, using pre-divorce stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.…

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Bad Gifts, Big Secrets & Epstein Files Released?! 1:04:16

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Epstein files, government transparency, bad gifts, dating red flags, Reddit AITA drama, and online dating deception headline this wild Sibling Happy Hour episode. Bruce and J. Aundrea break down the 427–1 vote to release the Epstein files, Trump’s possible connection, and why the DOJ couldn’t release them sooner. They also dive into viral relations…

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William Freeman & The Birth of Profit Prisons With Dr. Robin Bernstein 1:05:01

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American history, slavery, capitalism, and the origins of America’s prison-for-profit system collide in this powerful episode of the Unsolicited Perspectives Podcast. Bruce Anthony interviews Dr. Robin Bernstein about her book Freeman's Challenge: The Murder that Shook America's Original Prison for Profit. Dr. Bernstein uncovers the true story of W…

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Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More 43:09

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle adding "carriages" to invitations, making animal sounds at dinner, alleging underbaked brownies, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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More Money, More Problems: Love, Loss & $120K 53:22

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When family, money, and “champagne taste on a wine-cooler budget” collide, things get messy fast. In this episode, Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea tackle viral Reddit AITA wedding drama, a $120K job offer vs city-job security, and a coworker bold enough to ask for half a bonus they didn’t earn. They break down an inheritance dilemma where a sister car…

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Off The Record: Episode 100 Mutastic Spooktacular 1:55:40

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Off The Record is normally a Patreon exclusive, but you can listen to this special episode for free! Head to Patreon.com/ThunderQuack for more! --- Can you believe it!? 100 episodes of Off The Record! Mike and Joe are celebrating with a special episode pitching their dream Ghostbusters and Ninja Turtles projects! And as a special treat, this one is…

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Reality Shifting, Bored Kids & Churches That Said 'No' to Helping 1:02:58

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Escapism isn’t new—but the way Gen Z is doing it through reality shifting, AI chatbots, and online fantasy worlds is different, and it’s telling us something about boredom, depression, and how disconnected young people feel. In this episode of UNSOLICITED PERSPECTIVES, Bruce breaks down why kids are escaping, why parents don’t always catch the sign…

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Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More 27:26

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about selling soap to wedding guests, eating wine corks, tipping hospital valets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Political Wins, Forgotten School Lessons & Dirty Shoes In Your Home! 1:03:23

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Election night had folks celebrating — but Bruce and J. Aundrea are like, “slow down, we still got midterms.” In this Sibling Happy Hour episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, they break down Virginia making history with its first female governor after 35 years since Douglas Wilder, how Democrats outperformed in key races, and why GOP complaints abou…

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Dr. Marion Orr on the Hidden Legacy of Charles C. Diggs Jr. 1:01:13

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A lot of us learned about Rosa, Malcolm, King… but not Charles C. Diggs Jr. — and that’s a problem. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony, we sit down with Dr. Marion Orr, author of House of Diggs, to unpack the life of the man who helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, showed up at the Emmett Till trial when no other…

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Pros and (Comic) Cons 1:46:10

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Are there better ways to make money? Yes. Do we have any other choice? Not so much... Mike and Joe discuss the ups and downs of tabling at conventions. But please, we're begging you... don't listen to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More 43:26

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spotting Americans abroad, declining to go horseback riding, singing on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE CONT…

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SNAP Cuts, Time Poverty & The Real Cost of Friendship 57:57

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Time poverty, SNAP cuts, and a $23 friendship test — this Sibling Happy Hour dives into the real cost of work, community, and compassion. Bruce and J. Aundrea unpack America’s burnout culture, the guilt around taking paid leave, and why remote work improved life for so many. They break down how SNAP benefits and corporate practices (hello, Walmart)…

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Trump's Crypto Friends, NBA Scandal & A $400 Friendship Test 1:02:45

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Crooked politicians, crypto kings, mafia poker rooms, and a $400 “friendship tax”—this episode swings from the White House to the hardwood to the group chat. We break down Trump’s headline-grabbing crypto pardons (BitMEX, Binance), the NBA’s alleged betting/poker scheme with mafia ties, and a wild AITA: a “birthday trip” flipped into an engagement …

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Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More 26:55

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about decoding what "Mountain Formal" means on a wedding invitation, pacifying picky houseguests, sharing sushi platters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL…

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Who's Greatest Entertainer of All Time? & GOP Political Scandals! 57:28

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Eddie vs Jamie Foxx for greatest entertainer, Eddie Murphy’s upcoming Netflix documentary, and the Michael Jackson biopic’s wild third-act rewrite—plus Bubbles the chimp’s surprise update. Then we hit a spicy news roundup: Trump’s commutation for George Santos, Speaker Mike Johnson’s stall over a key vote tied to the Epstein files, and the massive …

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Womanist Bioethics: Faith, Policy & Action With Dr. Wylin Wilson 50:55

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Black maternal health is a crisis — Black women face far higher maternal mortality and maternal mental-health risks. In this episode Dr. Wylin Wilson (author of Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health) joins Bruce Anthony to trace the history of segregated hospitals, unpack the Momnibus and Pregnant Workers Fairne…

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Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More 38:15

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle enjoying a fika in Sweden, staying at bed and breakfasts, telling guests what not to bring to your party, an…

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A D'Angelo Tribute & Young Republicans Caught Sending Racist Texts! 57:35

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🎙️ Unsolicited Perspectives dives deep into the Young Republicans leaked chat scandal, JD Vance’s racist defense, and the question everyone’s asking — Is America still racist? Hosts Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea unpack GOP hypocrisy, youth radicalization, white supremacy in politics, and the toxic “just kids making jokes” excuse. 🔥 The Sibling Happy…

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Peacemaker's Finale, Bromances & The MAGA Halftime vs Bad Bunny 59:09

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What do Peacemaker’s finale, male friendships, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show all have in common? They’re all caught in the middle of America’s ongoing culture war. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce Anthony breaks down the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, exploring how James Gunn’s creative vision fumbled the storytelling payo…

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Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, and More 28:11

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about picking the correct utensil for mac and cheese, spelling like an Australian, lingering i…

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Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl & the Culture War — Why the Outrage? 1:09:56

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Bad Bunny Super Bowl, online reviews, and a Reddit “Am I the Jerk?” that cost a small restaurant — in this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives we break down why Bad Bunny’s 2026 halftime pick is a cultural milestone, the conservative backlash it sparked, and how fake reviews can wreck real businesses. Join Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea for hot take…

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From Diddy to Dirty Judges: How Power Protects the Privileged 53:51

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Diddy sentencing, an explosive Charleston judge investigation, and a 27-year-old’s “living in hell” at work — this episode breaks it all down! Dive into this explosive episode of Unsolicited Perspectives as Bruce Anthony breaks down the Diddy sentencing, exposes a Charleston judge’s shocking crimes, and tackles the realities of toxic workplace cult…

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Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More 35:00

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using a yubifuki in sushi restaurants, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, calling strangers "pal," and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠…

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Shutdown, Military Lecture & Ghetto Limits! Are We Repeating History? 1:00:03

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Lavender Scare history, LGBTQ+ persecution, and a military pep rally that looks more like authoritarian theater — this week’s Unsolicited Perspectives dives deep. Hosts Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea break down Pete Hegseth’s remarks, the latest government shutdown ripple effects, and the dangerous labeling of protesters as “Antifa.” From Trump’s co…

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Emotional Maturity, Sibling Rivalry & Viral Reddit Stories 49:13

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After Hours Uncensored sneak peek: raw sibling banter, Reddit drama about a $30K inheritance vs. a destination wedding, emotional maturity vs. being an empath, and a weird health scare about swelling after a salty meal — plus our Patreon-only “dilly ding” clips and behind-the-scenes talk. In this episode, Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea dive deep int…

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Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hosting surprise houseguests, correcting misspelled signs, sending late sympathy cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyr…

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Who's to Blame? Labor Crisis, Vaccines & Caught Up in the Rapture! 58:30

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Labor shortage, mass deportations and a viral TikTok rapture collide in this week’s Sibling Happy Hour on Unsolicited Perspectives. Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea unpack how deportation policies and Project 2025 have hollowed out farms, construction sites and care work, why employers are scrambling for H-2A fixes, and how the economy — from harvests…

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Threat to Free Speech: Government Leveraging Merger Approvals 1:07:15

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First Amendment, free speech, Jimmy Kimmel suspension, Stephen Colbert cancellation, FCC threats, media mergers and a viral Reddit money-vs-marriage story — this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives cuts through the headlines and the headlines’ backrooms to ask: who gets to speak, who pays the price, and who gets hurt when networks fold? Bruce break…

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Discovering Bone Dishes, Enduring Waiting Rooms, Texting Wedding Thank-Yous, and More 47:04

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bone dishes, enduring waiting rooms, texting wedding thank-yous, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-B…

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Dame Dash's Meltdown, Ben & Jerry's Fallout & a Kid's Sign 56:32

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Dame Dash’s Breakfast Club meltdown, Jerry Greenfield’s decision to step away from Ben & Jerry’s, and a hilarious — and telling — viral story about a 5-year-old’s “Keep Out” sign: this week on Unsolicited Perspectives your hosts Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea unpack toxic masculinity, brand activism, corporate control, and real parenting boundary ha…

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They Did WHAT Now?! Funeral Fraud, Narcissists & Faking Death 55:43

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In this Unsolicited Perspectives episode, Bruce Anthony unpacks three viral stories that blend funeral home scandal, narcissist survival strategies, and a jaw-dropping marriage escape—making this one of the most emotionally charged, dark humor podcast episodes yet. We kick off with the Colorado funeral fraud, where 191 bodies were mishandled and fa…

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Virtual Boy Insanity 1:41:14

3M ago1:41:14

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Apparently someone at Nintendo thinks we want the Virtual Boy to make a comeback... Mike and Joe discuss the latest Nintendo Direct. But please, we're begging you... don't listen to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf coffee, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Ca…

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AirPods That Translate? Tech, Hate Crimes & Dating Truths 1:01:55

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AirPods Pro 3 live translation, South Carolina’s missing statewide hate-crime law (Jarvis McKenzie), Pastor Joel Webbon's inflammatory comments, the Jeffrey Epstein/Trump birthday card, and brutally honest dating advice — all unpacked with sibling banter on Unsolicited Perspectives. In this Sibling Happy Hour episode we test tech that could change …