Best Watcher Entertainment Podcasts (2026)

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2.13 Surprise | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast 1:47:14

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Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! Somehow the biggest surprise on the pod today has nothing to do with Buffy turning 17 and everything to do with Grimace — the beloved …

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539: Face/Off 1:45:09

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This week, our secular-tacular continues with a movie that is neither God nor Awful. The 1997 John Woo masterpiece explores the terrors of having to be Nicolas Cage and/or John Travolta. And almost every inanimate object eventually explodes. --- To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-f…

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⚔️ History’s Most Brutal Torture & Punishment Methods🩸 2:01:42

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History was not written with ink alone. It was carved into bone stretched on racks and burned into flesh. In this episode of Strange Brew Podcast we descend into the darkest corners of human ingenuity to explore real torture methods used throughout history with a heavy focus on medieval cruelty and state sanctioned suffering. From devices designed …

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Mass. ICE watchers reaffirm commitment in wake of Minneapolis killing 3:04

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“ Stay nonviolent; observe from a distance; and do your best to not fall for the bait to create any kind of violent reaction,” former immigration judge George Pappas said.By WBUR

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Yeemz plays her cello like a guitar with A Far Cry this weekend 5:44

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A classically-trained, New England Conservatory grad is helping the Boston orchestra A Far Cry kick off the new series, "Amplified." Yeemz plays her cello beautifully in the upright position, but she’s also created a signature, indie-folk sound by turning her instrument on its side.By WBUR

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The Nephilim Clown Connection | Fallen Angel worship through the Ages w/ Paul Stobbs 2:06:02

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In this episode of the Strange Brew Podcast we sit down with researcher and creator Paul Stobbs to dive deep into one of the weirdest and most unsettling theories out there. We explore the idea that the Nephilim were not only giants of old but may have been the original source for the clown archetype that appears across different cultures and diffe…

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Could moon snails, neon flying squid fisheries save the scallop industry? Some local scientists are hopeful 5:19

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The Coonamessett Farm Foundation is trying to create a market for species that prey on bivalves — especially scallops, which have dwindled in numbers. The top of their list is the moon snail, which is a common bycatch in existing fisheries.By WBUR

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Local Venezuelans cheer Maduro's arrest, but worry about what's next 5:00

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"There's no easy solution," Berklee pianist Leo Blanco said. "The only thing I'm celebrating is that one important piece of the chess game was removed. They took a king away."By WBUR

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Watcher's Diary #15: Xena, Callisto, & Cylons 59:07

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We’ve got egg babies, Xena and Callisto feelings, Dawn making little baskets, f*ck marry kill: cylon edition, plus some wisdom from Kristin’s therapist. TWAS THE SEASON. Fallout Coverage can be found in the Beyond Buffering feed! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS HEEEEERE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bufferingcast.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERN…

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538: Diana: The Musical 1:41:14

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This week, we kick off Secular Movie Month with cohost of The Know Rogan Experience Michael Marshall joining us for the atrocity that is Diana: The Musical. To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642 Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K …

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ANGELS | Seraphim, Cherubim & the Watchers | Messengers, Monsters or Manipulators! 1:16:43

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Most people picture angels as gentle guardians, but the truth behind them is far stranger and far more terrifying. In this episode we tear open the veil and look at the real beings described in ancient texts. Seraphim covered in endless eyes watching from every angle. Cherubim with multiple faces and wings that shake the foundations of creation. Th…

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The East Side Dave Star Wars Spectacular! (Episode 115) 41:26

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"East Side" Dave McDonald proudly presents a Star Wars Spectacular! Directed by Dave and starring many well-known individuals, this motion picture event becomes the first time in human history a box office classic like Star Wars is recreated, filmed and completed in just a few hours in one night! Enjoy the audio podcast and for the video, watch it …

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'Pure illusion': Book shows Mars craze from century ago fueled by Mass. scientists 4:15

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For his latest book, "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn of the Century America," David Baron looked into one source of that fascination: a Harvard astronomer named Percival Lowell.By WBUR

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537: So This Is Christmas 2:13:56

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This week, the Christmas-tacular somehow continues when Cara Santa Maria joins us for an atheist review of So This Is Christmas, the story of Eric Roberts wandering in and out of the set of an after school special that pretended to be Christian long enough to hook a producer. Check out more from Cara on the Talk Nerdy podcast To see us live in San …

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The Gender is a ‘Social Construct’ Myth and the tragic case of David Reimer! 1:40:34

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In this episode, we dive deep into the shocking and heartbreaking true story of David Reimer, the boy who was raised as a girl after a tragic medical mistake turned into a psychological experiment. What started as an attempt to prove that gender is purely a social construct became one of the most disturbing cases in modern science. This is the stor…

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Parking rules tore Newton apart. Now, the issue is bringing people together 4:20

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In the lead-up to November's elections, factions battled over a ballot question that would have changed overnight street parking rules in the Boston suburb of Newton. By only a few dozen votes, residents opted to keep the decades-old parking ordinance in place.By WBUR

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'Gilmore Girls' is more than a comfort watch 6:02

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Rory Gilmore is the first television character to traverse the world as an unapologetic reader, writes Joanna Rakoff. She’s also the first small screen heroine to be celebrated, rather than mercilessly mocked for her intellectual proclivities.By WBUR

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The Dark Side of Christmas LIVE | Saturnalia, Occult rituals and Hidden History! 2:41:32

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Strange Brew Podcast is going live for a Christmas special. We’re hanging out, having a few drinks, talking about Christmas history, the darker origins of the holiday, Saturnalia, occult fun facts, and some of the weirder conspiracies tied to Christmas. We’ll be watching videos, telling stories, playing a couple games, laughing at how strange the h…

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Lingering effects of tariffs have put Boston coffee sellers in a grind 4:16

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Local coffee businesses are trying different things to reduce the sticker shock for coffee lovers. Some have switched up blends with coffee from lower cost countries. Others have increased the costs of other goods instead.By WBUR

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Wu and Mamdani campaigned hard on free transit. But it's tough to deliver on 4:10

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Mayor Michelle Wu was able to create three fare-free bus routes during her first term. But the money for the program is running out, and the long-term sustainability of the program is uncertain.By WBUR

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MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing 4:17

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The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for families and advocating for legislation to make housing more pet inclusive.By WBUR

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With two goats and a pony, an addiction treatment 'farm' takes root in Mass. 5:41

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The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment.By WBUR

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Massachusetts art museums look back on a tumultuous year 6:26

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Leaders at art museums have been grappling with a cascade of existential challenges in 2025. We checked in with directors at four Massachusetts institutions to see how they fared.By WBUR

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Musical 'Wonder' brings a tale of empathy and acceptance to A.R.T. 4:27

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Based on the best-selling children's novel of the same name, the show follows 7th-grader Auggie, who has a craniofacial difference. The two actors portraying the character relate to the part, and each other. "It feels really nice to have someone who has similar experiences and struggles as me."By WBUR

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Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager sentenced to 8 years in prison for stolen bodies plot 4:04

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Cedric Lodge was sentenced to eight years in prison for his central role in a nationwide network of human remains trading. His wife, Denise Lodge, was ordered to serve one year and one day in prison.By WBUR

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The scandalous past of the San Patrignano model of addiction treatment 7:38

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U.S. health officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tout San Patrignano, Europe's best-known rehab center, as a "beautiful model" of long-term drug treatment. But it and other therapeutic communities hold infamous, dark histories, and some addiction experts warn the style of care can leave residents vulnerable to abuse.…

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Northeastern fans bid Matthews Arena adieu 2:19

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Matthews Arena was the original home of the Boston Bruins, and the site of the first-ever Boston Celtics game. Northeastern University is demolishing its 115-year-old hockey rink.By WBUR

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RFK Jr. wants addiction 'healing camps' like San Patrignano. How the famous rehab works 7:43

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San Patrignano stands out among the "therapeutic communities" that treat drug addiction. The 700-acre campus is nestled in the Italian countryside, and features businesses — built on residents' labor. Critics worry this model could lead to exploitation.By WBUR

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ICE agents are staking out local courthouses. As they've roamed the halls, Mass. court arrests tripled 7:35

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Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said ICE activity has impacted hundreds of cases prosecuted by his office — noting instances in which defendants got detained during proceedings, as well as times when victims and witnesses were afraid to cooperate because of agents' presence.By WBUR

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536: Hanukkah on Rye 1:33:55

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This week, we review a Hallmark Hanukkah special, Hanukkah on Rye. It's the story of Hallmark remembering that people from all different religions need to fold laundry. --- To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642 If you’d like to make a per epi…

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Hundreds rally in Maine in solidarity with Somali community 4:23

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The rally was a response to President Trump's remarks calling Somali immigrants "garbage." Most attendees were not Somali, but rallygoers said they turned out to show their solidarity.By WBUR

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Silent Night, Deadly Night | Christmas True Crime Chaos! 1:28:11

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Tomcat and Aran are back for a Christmas episode that has nothing to do with peace on earth. Instead they tear into the darker side of the holidays where cheerful lights hide ugly secrets and festive traditions collide with real crime and unbelievable chaos. This episode dives into bizarre Christmas criminal cases, unhinged holiday disasters, drunk…

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Somerville ukulele club promises good fun and bad singing 4:30

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The Strummerville Ukulele Club members know that many people think of their instrument as a toy. But that's part of the point. They're there to have fun, play songs badly and sing loudly.By WBUR

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2.12 Bad Eggs | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast 1:29:34

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Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! The eggs are here and they are NOT GOOD, folks! In addition to Kristin's horror at the skittering offspring in Buffy's bedroom and Jen…

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535: A Law for Christmas 1:59:29

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This week, Marsh joins us for an atheist review of A Law for Christmas; the story of a whole production's worth of people never bothering to look up what the Secretary of Agriculture is. Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please ch…

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Hathor and the Unseen Realms | Spiritual Healing, Psychic Activation and Entity Contact w/ Dr. Yafi Yair 1:18:15

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In this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. Yafi Yair to explore the hidden dimensions of spirituality, psychic abilities and the mysterious entities that interact with human consciousness. From elemental beings and ethereal energies to the ancient symbolism of Hathor and the gateways to higher intuition, this conversation dives deep into the unseen la…

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Grey pilled | Reptilians, Shadow Beings, Psychedelics, Elite Bloodlines & More 1:58:13

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Going live at 10:00 am CST w/ the Raptilian himself, Tomcat AKA Tom Thompson of the Strange Brew Podcast!!! It's always great podcasting when Tom and I get together and we always cover so much. So don't miss out on what will be a banger of an episode!!!! Linktr.ee/strangebrewpodcast Patreon.com/StrangeBrewPodcast…

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Watcher's Diary #14: MDMA & How I Met Your Mother 45:52

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A veritable kitchen sink of topics in today's Watcher's Diary — including but not limited to: microscopes and MDMA, Dawn's whereabouts in both What's My Line Part 2 & Ted, Kristin's rage at a particular airline, Alderic's trip to the movies, smashing demon lizards for Christmas, and Jenny's new choir directing gig... How I Met Your Mother finale sp…

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Raise Your Hand If You're the Kid of Divorced Parents: Alba Daza on "Ted" 22:50

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Our beloved Alba Daza is with us to chat about her Season 2 pick, "Ted"! We revel in Buffy slamming Ted in the face (WITH HIS OWN WEAPON!), we gasp at a reveal regarding Joyce's dress (it was her only dress?!), we try not to talk too much about robot sex (whoops), and so much more! Alba Forever <3 LEARN MORE ABOUT ALBA DAZA! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR…

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534: And God Made Man 1:46:08

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This week, Cecil and Marsh from the Know Rogan Experience join us for an atheist review of And God Made Man. It's the story of the dumbest legal argument you'll ever hear in your life and three secular podcasters trying to describe it with a straight face. Check out more from Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance, the Know Rogan Experience, and Season Libe…

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Silent Killers | Secrets of the Heart Attack Gun! 1:07:58

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The Strange Brew Boys crack into the legend of the Heart Attack Gun a rumoured covert weapon built to stop a human heart and leave no evidence behind. Officially “declassified,” but still wrapped in whispers of silent assassinations, suspicious deaths, intelligence experiments, and the terrifying idea of killing someone in a way that looks complete…

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2.11 Ted | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast 1:27:02

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Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! LIVE from Burlington, VT's Higher Ground, today we are talking about the John Ritter of it all in S2E11 of Buffy: "Ted"! Apart from ro…

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Watcher's Diary #13 LIVE: Marcus, Robert, & Mr. Gordo 40:02

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We've got Freudian Slayers, a healthy RANT on the use of AI, more Xena (of course), and Kristin's introduction to Marcus and Robert. Plus, Dawn is loaning Mr. Gordo to Angel in our What Was Doing installment, thoughts on tarot, and why hate-listening to our podcast might just make you gay... OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS HEEEEERE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buffe…

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534: Out of Office Notice 0:12

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Hey folks, we're taking the week off to celebrate American Thanksgiving, but we'll be back next week at the same bat-time on the same bat-channel. Happy holidays.By Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC

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Watcher's Diary #12 LIVE: Burying Your Priests 51:56

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Our very first LIVE Watcher's Diary, where we catch up on What Dawn Was Doing in "The Dark Age," find out some absolutely wild facts about the way priests are buried, get reality TV updates from Jenny (and our listeners), have our brains melted in finding out the tune that Buffy was aerobicizing to in the library, and delight in the pet sound for E…

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The Dominion Society | Nationalism and the crisis of Mass immigration w/ Daniel Tyrie! 1:21:36

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Tom sits down with Daniel with Tyrie from the Dominion Society for a direct and unfiltered conversation about the state of Canada. They talk about national identity, who the Canadian people are, and how political decisions have reshaped the country in ways most Canadians never agreed to. The discussion moves through the pressures facing ordinary pe…

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533: Jesus Freaks 2:22:12

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This week, we get deep into some Christian lore with Rachael and Cameron from the Cheers to Leaving podcast with an atheist review of Jesus Freaks. It's the story of that one time a pastor was rude to a teenager. === Check out more from Rachael and Cameron on the Cheers to Leaving podcast === To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: h…

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GEF the Talking Mongoose | A Haunting of Mischief and Malfunction! 1:47:12

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In this episode, we dive into the strange legend of Gef the Talking Mongoose, the mischievous, sharp-voiced entity that turned a quiet Isle of Man farmhouse into one of the most unusual hauntings ever recorded. We break down the voices, the sightings, the strange encounters, and the mystery that has kept this case alive for generations. And in a mo…

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2.10 What's My Line Part 2 | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast 1:28:05

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Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers!LIVE from Philadelphia, we are here — and joined by special guest Ian Carlos Crawford of SLAYERFEST '98! — to discuss What's My Line Pa…

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532: Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Adam and Eve 1:37:46

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This week, Marcus and Deanna from Wrath of Pod join us for an atheist review of Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Adam and Eve. It's the first in a series of cartoons meant to sanitize the Bible's timeless stories by changing them in random and LSD inspired ways. --- Learn more about Vulgarity for Charity here! https://www.recoveringfromrel…