Best Weird Al Star Podcasts (2025)

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Kershaw Retires: Does He Have a GOAT Case?, Plus a Home Stretch Playoff Race Breakdown 52:44

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EP 136: Alex breaks down the legendary career of Clayton Kershaw and puts his statistical resume into context among his all-time great peers. Then, Alex takes a look at the playoff races in each division as teams gear up for a final push with just three series left to play in the 2025 regular season.…

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A Bob Dylan Beginner's Guide, with Matt Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell 1:54:17

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With so many dozens of albums over so many wildly disparate eras, it can take a lifetime to truly get your arms around Bob Dylan. On this episode, Kirk is joined by two guests who have spent their lifetimes doing exactly that. Matt Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell, in addition to co-hosting the terrific political history podcast Know Your Enemy, are both …

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It's the time of the season for Al Ridenour and A Season of Madness 26:14

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Al Ridenour, creator and host of the popular podcast Bone and Sickle and author of The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas extends his study of Winter folk celebrations to the Spring, exploring the Old-World Carnival in A Season of Madness.Sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred historical and modern images, Ridenour ushers readers into cultu…

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MARY ROACH is Un-Replaceable! 1:08:41

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Boy, do I have news for you! On September 11, Mary Roach has agreed to join us to talk about her brand new release: Replaceable You! It’s a fabulous book absolutely enthralling – I am presently reviewing it for the Wall Street Journal! I can’t wait for you to see the fascinating things she has uncovered in the world of replacement parts. Free show!…

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We're acquiring knew knowledge with Angus Fletcher and Primal Intelligence 36:43

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Tap into your hidden intelligence and transform your lifeHow are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? Where do visionary creatives and savvy decision-makers like Vincent van Gogh, Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Wayne Gretzky, Warren Buffett, and William Shakespeare get their extrao…

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Singing and Songwriting, with The Wailin' Jennys 1:11:03

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The Wailin' Jennys have been singing together for more than two decades - recording albums, touring the world, and filling venues large and small. After all these years, the trio—Ruth Moody, Heather Masse, and Nicky Mehta—have reached both a plateau and an inflection point. What's it like for a musical group that's been together for that long; for …

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Put on your Sunday best for John Fugelsang and Separation of Church and Hate 29:45

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For more than two centuries the United States constitution has given Americans the right to live in a society where church and state exist independently and without conflict. So why is Christianity suddenly being co-opted by far-right groups, politicians, friends, and family members to justify oppressive and unequal policies? And how do we fight ba…

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You're in the big LEAGUE with Lisa Perrin's LADY POISONERS 1:02:17

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Featured : LISA PERRIN, The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous WomenDescribed as a feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners. Lisa Perrin will joi…

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6 Pack: Dodgers in Trouble?, Volpe Problem for Yanks, Arraez Hitting 2nd, Roman Anthony Lifts Red Sox, Brewers, and Angels 1:41:34

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EP 135: This episode, Alex selects six topics to breakdown for a six-pack, starting with the Dodgers and their lack of dominance compared to last season. Then, he covers Anthony Volpe's shortcomings and how they impact the Yankees' aspirations, before highlighting the bright spots in the Yankees offense that are keeping the team going. Alex discuss…

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You'll wonder what we're on when we talk to Sam Kelly and Human History on Drugs 28:39

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A lively, hilarious, and entirely truthful look at the druggie side of history’s most famous figures, including Shakespeare, George Washington, the Beatles, and more Did you know that Alexander the Great was a sloppy drunk and William Shakespeare was a stoner? Or how about the fact that Steve Jobs believed taking LSD helped him create the Apple com…

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What Have We Got in our POCKETSES? Find out with Hannah Carlson! 1:03:01

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Featured : HANNAH CARLSON, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close Okay, million dollar question: Who gets pockets, and why? It is definitely peculiar and frankly, I have a lot of questions. Why do men’s clothes have so many pockets and women’s so few? And why are the pockets on women’s clothes often too small to fit phones, if the…

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Talkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It] 1:12:30

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Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are! Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many o…

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Episode 259" - Definitive Top 5 Weird Al Song Cameos (Part 2) 1:01:27

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Dave and Ethan are joined by Matt Kelly and Matthew Milligan of the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast for the second part of the discussion to collectively determine the Definitive Top 5 Notable Weird Al Song Cameos! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted …

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 9 cm – Salt Lake City, UT (June 23, 2025) 2:13:27

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Dave and Ethan recap the June 23, 2025 show at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, UT from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors,…

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A Song For My Father 39:33

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THE APOCALYPSE WERE: Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead Vocals John Shorb - Alto Sax Gene Meros - Tenor Sax Greg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday) Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featuring The Apocalypse playing: “Good Good Lovin’” and “Try Me” by James Brown “Hi-Heel Sneakers" by Tommy Tucker “The Shadow of Your Smile” by Mand…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 8 cm – Las Vegas, NV #6 (June 21, 2025) 1:49:27

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Dave and Ethan recap the sixth and final night of Weird Al’s Las Vegas residency! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 21, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hoste…

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We're using our outer voice to tell you about Elizabeth Greenwood and Everyday Intuition 29:52

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A captivating and insightful deep dive into the world of human intuition, exploring the power of this elusive phenomenon and how it can be harnessed to better know and trust ourselves.We rely on our intuition, even though we don’t fully understand what it is, how it works, or if we can even trust it. In this fresh, mind-opening book, Elizabeth Gree…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 7 cm – Las Vegas, NV #5 (June 20, 2025) 1:55:27

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Dave and Ethan recap the fifth night of Weird Al’s Las Vegas residency! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 20, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave …

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It's the perfect Match with Aisha Saed and The Matchmaker (Peculiar Mystery Club) 19:55

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A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients' weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.Nura Khan is a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta and business has never been better. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track rec…

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We'll bring you some relief with Tom Zeller and The Headache 30:34

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"Required reading for anyone with a head."—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz"Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially women—and points the way toward a more hopeful future."—Maya Dusenbery,…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 6 cm – Las Vegas, NV #4 (June 18, 2025) 2:27:27

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Dave and Ethan recap the fourth night of Weird Al’s Las Vegas residency! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 18, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave…

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We promise we've scripted nothing with Matthew Goldman and The Murder Show 25:26

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The Murder Show is a pulse-racing novel about secrets, old friends, and how the past never leaves us by New York Times bestselling and Emmy Award winning author Matt Goldman!Showrunner Ethan Harris had a hit with The Murder Show, a television crime drama that features a private detective who solves cases the police can’t. But after his pitch for th…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 5 cm – Riverside, CA (June 17, 2025) 2:56:27

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Dave and Ethan welcome special guests Jeremy Samples, Will King, and Alison Parsons for a fun-filled recap of the June 17, 2025 show at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, CA from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird A…

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We have a sense you'll like this conversation with Sam Kean and Dinner with King Tut 25:47

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From “one of America’s smartest and most charming writers” (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between.Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico, we have a good idea of wh…

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We're Fighting Disinformation with Annalee Newitz and STORIES ARE WEAPONS 1:04:57

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Featured : ANNALEE NEWITZ, Stories are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American MindJoining us for a second time, Annalee Newitz, best-selling author of Four Lost Cities, returns with a critical look at NOW—and the way Stories have become WEAPONS. How have disinformation, propaganda, and violent threats—the essential tool kit for psychologic…

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"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers 58:45

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For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs. Written by: Bill Withers Album: Still Bill, 1972 Listen/Buy …

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Episode 258" - Definitive Top 5 Weird Al Song Cameos (Part 1) 1:05:27

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Dave and Ethan are joined by Matt Kelly and Matthew Milligan of the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast for the first part of the discussion to collectively determine the Definitive Top 5 Notable Weird Al Song Cameos! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted b…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 4 cm – Las Vegas, NV (June 15, 2025) 3:48:27

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Dave and Ethan welcome special guests Jon Katz, Will King, Alison Parsons, and Alicia Carney for a fun-filled recap of the third night of Weird Al’s Las Vegas residency! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 15, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podc…

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You'll really dig our conversation with Elle Cosimano and Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave 23:56

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From New York Times bestseller and Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave—the hugely anticipated next installment in the fan-favorite Finlay Donovan series.Finlay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet . . . but at least there's not a body in her backyard. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyschillace.com/p…

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Fight for Science and Transgender Rights with Brandy Schillace! 1:18:34

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Featured : BRANDY SCHILLACE, The Intermediaries: A Weimar StoryIt’s me! Bringing you the fascinating history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich. Set in interwar Germany, The Intermediaries tells the forgotten story of The Institute for Sexual Science, the world’s first center for homose…

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You're in the club with Christopher Yates and The Rabbit Club (Peculiar Mystery Club) 25:20

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The author of Black Chalk, "the smart summer thriller you've been waiting for" (NPR), returns with a mesmerizing new novel about a dangerous secret society at Oxford University, and the first-year Literature student whose life begins to unravel in its shadow.When Ali McCain, an eighteen-year-old from Los Angeles, is accepted at Oxford, it’s a chanc…

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 3 cm – Las Vegas, NV #2 (June 14, 2025) 3:04:27

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Dave and Ethan welcome special guest Jackie Rossi for a fun-filled recap of the second night of Weird Al’s Las Vegas residency! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 14, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre from Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, ca…

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Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues 59:33

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Kirk answers a bunch of listener questions on topics like bluegrass guitar, the music of Blue Prince, good apps for training theory skills, Robert Fripp's "Frippertronics," a mysterious sound on a Gene Clark song, different types of music notation, and the legacy of the blues. All that, and a trio of terrific singer/songwriters stops by the studio …

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Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode 2 cm - Las Vegas, NV #1 (June 13, 2025) 4:06:27

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Dave and Ethan welcome special guests Jackie Rossi and Alison Parsons as they recap opening night of Weird Al’s 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour! Join them for a lively discussion of the June 13, 2025 show at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, NV. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fand…

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The summit is in sight with Sherpa (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:08:03

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Tap Dancing on Everest, we are reviewing our first documentary Sherpa. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this real life tragedy. We'll discuss the themes of…

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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police 1:00:16

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In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on eve…

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We're shuffling the deck with Krisit Belcamino and Queen of Spades (Peculiar Mystery Club) 21:45

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From the dark underbelly of Sicily's Mafia to the heart-pounding streets of America, Eva Santella's tale is one of betrayal, vengeance, and an unquenchable thirst for justice.Once a fearless Mafia boss, Eva's world shattered when rival Sicilian families betrayed her. With a bounty on her head, she fled to America, seeking refuge in shadows and anon…

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Episode 257" - Tonight Show w/ Fallon Recap & Tour Preview 1:31:27

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Dave and Ethan recap their visit to the live taping of Weird Al's appearance on the June 9, 2025 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! Dave and Ethan also discuss and speculate what's known and what's to come for Weird Al’s Bigger & Weirder Tour that starts later this week! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has co…

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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II 59:47

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The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…

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It's Time to Get Your Dancing Shoes (and Climbing Gear?) with Mimi Zieman 1:03:39

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Featured : MIMI ZIEMAN, Tap Dancing on EverestWe humans are a risky bunch. It seems part of our make-up, or at least the make up of one small expedition of four climbers. Their mission: attempt a new route on the East Face of Mt. Everest, considered the most remote and dangerous side of the mountain, summitted only once before. That’s not all, thou…

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Does a Skenes Trade Make Sense? Plus, Slumpin' Orioles, Devers v. Red Sox, and SchwarBOMBs 1:11:46

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EP 134: This week, Alex and Travis open with a deep dive on the Orioles and try to figure out why they have started the season so poorly. They go on to discuss the drama surrounding Rafael Devers' position and Kyle Schwarber's surprising consistency, before closing with their thoughts on a potential Paul Skenes trade and a recap of the heating up A…

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It's a long way down with Matthew Gavin Frank and Submersed 22:57

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An exquisite, lyrical foray into the world of deep-sea divers, the obsession and madness that oceans inspire in us, and the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen's murder of journalist Kim Wall—a captivating blend of literary prose, science writing, and true crime. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsle…

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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler 1:00:19

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Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding small Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bells Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fire Turn around... ...every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classi…

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Episode 256" - Mike Solton (Part 3) 1:11:27

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Dave and Ethan welcome Mike Solton for the third and final part of his renowned interview about his lifelong friendship with Weird Al. Mike shares an exclusive lost Weird Al music recording, reveals his integral role in the creation of Al-TV, and regales us with incredible insights into Weird Al's songs, music videos and rarities. ABOUT Since 2019,…

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Come Dig Up Some Flora-Fossils with Riley Black and Bethany Brookshire 1:11:36

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Featured: RILEY BLACK, When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest RomanceA favorite author returns! Once again featuring the marvelous Riley Black, author of The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, whose latest book takes a long look at prehistoric plants! It’s so rare that we see this type of book, one that gives us the actual lan…

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We're all a buzz about The Fly (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:12:01

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Humans: a Monstrous History, we are reviewing the classic monster movie from 1986 The Fly. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this body horror classic. We'll…

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We're giving credit where credit is due with Allison Tyra and Uncredited 26:05

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Uncredited proves that not only have there been hundreds of ground-breaking women in all professions, but that their accomplishments have been overlooked, denigrated, or downright repressed by their male colleagues or historians. Uncredited explores why women have not been properly acknowledged for their accomplishments, both historically and today…

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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo 1:08:00

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How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Seaso…

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There are Monsters Among Us with Surekha Davies and HUMANS 1:03:44

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Featuring : SUREKHA DAVIES, Humans: A Monstrous HistoryGuess what? We are featuring one of our own! Surekha Davis, long time peculiar, debuts a book on monsters. I mean on humans. Well. I mean both. Why do humans make monsters, and what do monsters tell us about humanity? Davies reveals how people have defined the human in relation to everything fr…

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Judge Isn't Human, Early Season Surprises, Soto Trade Revisited 1:05:10

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EP 133: This week Alex and Travis open by putting Aaron Judge's current stretch of dominance into a historical context. Then, they review the biggest surprises teams, both good and bad, thus far in 2025, before shedding some light on some breakout Nationals stars that came from the 2022 Juan Soto trade.…