Best Worst Of The RIOT Podcasts (2025)

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S.S. Neverender: HardLore Recaps the Coheed & Cambria Cruise 2:14:56

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Ahoy mateys, we were fortunate to have set sail on Coheed & Cambrian’s S.S. Neverender last week, their five day music festival cruise featuring our own Twitching Tongues and many more. We talk all about our experience at sea and the many bands we saw and spoke to. Features mini interviews with Foxing, The Callous Daoboys, Kaonashi, Softcult and Tw…

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How much should we consider the role of moral luck? 56:47

8m ago56:47

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The Channel 4 documentary, ‘Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator’ has carried out a controversial genetic analysis of the Nazi leader. The test shows "very high" scores - in the top 1% - for a predisposition to autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This not a diagnosis, however, and there have been concerns about whether such speculation sti…

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022 Is Beetlejuice Worth The Squeeze? 37:00

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Fresh off a marathon day of guest podcasting and competing in a pinball final at a massive private collection, we dives into the new Beetlejuice machine. While the art gets high praise, SOMEONE has a fiery, must-hear rant about the "Spooky Speak" feature. Get the exclusive details on the soft opening of the new Punk Rock Pinball HQ and our take on …

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Wild Cherry | The Death of Bunny Munro | The Beast in Me 44:41

27m ago44:41

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Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the new BBC thriller ‘Wild Cherry’, which follows two girls at the heart of a school scandal. The trio also take a look at The Death of Bunny Munroe, Sky Atlantic’s adaptation of Nick Cave's novel about a door-to-door beauty salesman who takes his nine-year-old son on a life changing road trip across t…

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021 - It's HQ Time!! 19:03

12h ago19:03

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We're officially recording from the new Punk Rock Pinball HQ! Get the recap from the first Golden Ticket tournament, the scoop on the next IFPA event at Pour Bros, and hot takes on The Walking Dead Remaster's art. Plus, find out why Star Wars: Fall of the Empire just shot to the top of the want list and hear a hilarious, brutally honest review of t…

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What should we expect from a father? 56:59

19m ago56:59

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This year’s John Lewis Christmas advert puts an emotional focus on a father-son relationship. It shows a dad and his teenage boy struggling to put their feelings into words. It points to what many observe as a wider crisis in fatherhood. Numerous studies suggest that an involved father significantly improves a child's life chances. However, in the …

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"Feel Bad" Albums: HardLore's Top 40 Depressing Albums of All Time 1:12:12

7d ago1:12:12

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It’s that time of year… The wind is howling, the sky gets darker much earlier… What better way to wallow in the depths of Autumn's despair once again than by celebrating 40 of our favorite “feel bad” (depressing) albums of all time. We each picked 20 records, in no particular order until our respective Top 5s. Look to them in your darkest hour, and…

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Kingdom | All’s Fair | Trespasses 32:49

9d ago32:49

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Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the latest BBC nature documentary with David Attenborough called Kingdom. This six series follows four different animal families as they battle to survive in a Zambian river valley. The trio also take a look at All’s Fair a new legal dram…

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Nancy Barile: The Godmother of Straight Edge, Award-Winning Author, Remembering Al Barile 1:58:07

14d ago1:58:07

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We're joined by Nancy Barile, award-winning author of "I'm Not Holding Your Coat", an insightful chronicle of her life as an OG Philadelphia/Boston punk who lived through the golden age of hardcore music as it evolved in real time before her eyes. The Ramones, Bad Brains, Misfits, Minor Threat, Black Flag... You name it, she saw it. We talk about t…

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020 - Worst Ever Pinball List & The PRPA Dream 54:29

17d ago54:29

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We're kicking things off by laying out our Top Bottom Five list...the pinball machines we think are the worst of all time. You'll hear us talk about one that's just totally pointless, another that's so old and clunky it should've been scrapped, and the one we're crowning the worst ultra-modern machine out there. We'll even tell you which game got a…

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Down Cemetery Road | Girlbands Forever | Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter 41:37

16d ago41:37

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Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the newest thriller programme from Slow Horses’ writer Mick Herron: Down Cemetery Road, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Jones. It follows private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) as she investigates a mysterious disappearance. The trio a…

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Ranking Every MISFITS Song From Best to Worst (Halloween Special) 1:12:53

21d ago1:12:53

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Happy Halloween HardLore all you ghouls and goblins out there! To celebrate the best time of year properly, we've finally done it... We've embarked on the very spooky quest of ranking every Danzig era Misfits song in proper tier list form. Pre game the best day of the year with us as we break down the best and worst of the best punk band ever. ____…

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019 Mike is a bootlicker 39:55

22d ago39:55

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Big news in our local scene...and it's not just Mike's standings in the latest tournament. Reaction to Spooky Pinball's teaser trailer for Beetlejuice. Correction: Stephanie was talking about Sega Dreamcast NOT Panasonic 3DO. Give her a break, they came out around the same time...sort of. Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pu…

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IT: Welcome to Derry, Once Upon a Time in Space and NightWatch 41:31

23d ago41:31

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review IT: Welcome to Derry, Once Upon a Time in Space and NightWatchBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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Jami Morgan: The End of Code Orange, 10 Years of "I Am King", NOWHERE2RUN Productions 2:07:48

28d ago2:07:48

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Jami Morgan of Code Orange & nowhere2run Productions returns to HardLore after 2+ years to talk about the gradual ending of the band after their latest album "The Above", 10 years of "I Am King", their disastrous last show at Download Fest, his recent work in music and film production with nowhere2run, and A LOT more. a 2+ hour hilarious, cathartic…

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DS9 Rewatch S1-E15: Evicting Grandpa 34:31

15d ago34:31

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This week on The Omega Particle, we're heading back to Bajor for an emotional gut-punch disguised as a zoning dispute. In Deep Space Nine's "Progress," Major Kira just wants to do her job (relocate a few people, save the planet, maybe not cry before lunch) but instead she ends up in a one-woman standoff with Mullibok, the galaxy's most stubborn gra…

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018 - Highlights of Pinball Expo '25 50:29

1M ago50:29

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Our first Pinball Expo is in the books. It was a real good time filled with tons of friends, cool machines, and a ridiculous amount of games. Here's a link to the Stern Pro Circuit event where the top 32 players participated in a challenge based competition on many of your favorite machines. 10 hours of pinball action! Stern Pro Circuit Finals 2025…

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The Forsytes | Leonard & Hungry Paul | The Iris Affair 44:55

25d ago44:55

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review The Forsytes, Leonard & Hungry Paul and The Iris Affair.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Catching Up with HardLore (Touring with Deafheaven, playing Riot Fest & More!) 1:51:08

1M ago1:51:08

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Colin and Bo catch up in our first new episode recorded in 5 weeks after Harms Way's recent tour with Deafheaven, playing Riot Fest, Furnace Fest, and 20,000 miles worth of other shows around the country. We talked all about the tour and answered questions from our Patreon members and from the HardLore instagram. Enjoy byeeeeeee. __________________…

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They Did the Mash: the Star Trek Creature Feature Smash! 35:16

23d ago35:16

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This week we're diving into Starfleet's creepiest corners! Where tribbles multiply faster than your ex's bad decisions, and the Gorn make every away mission feel like Predator with phasers. From salt vampires to evil exxon oil spills, we're counting down the monsters that made us scream, laugh, and question the Federation's HR policies. So grab you…

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Riot Women | Monster: The Ed Gein Story | Victoria Beckham 28:34

23d ago28:34

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Scott Bryan joins Naga Munchetty to review Riot Women, Monster: The Ed Gein Story and the documentary Victoria BeckhamBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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017 Pinball Expo - Hell ya 44:12

1M ago44:12

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So much to talk about this week...tournaments, leagues, and expectations for our first trip to Pinball Expo in Schaummie (aka Schaumburg, IL) If you're enjoying the podcast (or can tolerate it) it would mean a lot if you subscribed and took a couple seconds to rate/review the show :) It helps more than you know!! Join our Facebook group - https://w…

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The Best 1990's Hardcore Band (Tournament Bracket) 1:22:57

1M ago1:22:57

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It's time... We have tasked ourselves to finally crown the best hardcore band whose definitive work was done in the 1990's. We included a special write-in section below for you to fill in yourself (and to finally include more than 32 bands). To the victor go no spoils, but we hope you all have fun. Enjoy. _____________________________ Edited by Ste…

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Frauds | Film Club | Wayward 49:06

1M ago49:06

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The Must Watch crew have a double helping of Suranne Jones this week, as she stars in ITV’s new heist thriller Frauds, also starring Jodie Whittaker, and BBC comedy Film club, written by and starring Aimee Lou Wood. Scott and Hayley also review Netflix’s Canadian mystery drama Wayward, starring Mae Martin and Toni Collette.…

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The Haunting of The Chicago Metro (A HauntLore Special) 54:55

2M ago54:55

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HardLore's spooky spin-off is back... Welcome to HauntLore VII: Where we explore The very haunted Chicago Metro. This iconic Chicago landmark broke ground in 1927, but transitioned into an all purpose live music venue and dance club in 1979, and the basement's "Smartbar" was one of the earliest regular homes to Industrial music throughout it's infa…

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Is democracy a failed experiment? 56:54

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Later this month, millions of demonstrators are due to take to the streets across the USA for a second time, under the banner “No Kings”. Organisers say, “America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people”. They are mobilizing to protest against what they see as democratic backsliding during Trump’s second presidency. Faith in democracy has…

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016 - Riot Fest Recap 33:47

2M ago33:47

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Mike and the boys played Riot Fest day 3 - we talk about the day, a new music recommendation, dream theme, and a "you choose" of course! If you're enjoying the podcast, it would mean a lot if you subscribed and took a couple seconds to rate/review the show :) It helps more than you know!! Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pu…

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The Hack | How are you? It’s Alan (Partridge) | House of Guinness 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

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Available exclusively on the Must Watch podcast, Scott Bryan talks to Emmy-winning writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Toxic Town) about his new series The Hack, which chronicles the phone-hacking scandal. Joining him is Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty. Alongside The Hack, they’re also reviewing Netflix’s new Steven Knight drama House of Guinness, …

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#015 - Our Top 5 Games for New Players 43:45

2M ago43:45

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Had a few technical issues...so this one is a little late. Sorry! Hope you enjoy this episode of our top 5 games for new players. Think we missed a good one? Let us know! Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/punkrockpinball Get your PRP Merch!! - https://anxiousandangry.com/collections/punk-rock-pinball Discover some new music …

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Is recognising the state of Palestine a moral duty? 56:38

1M ago56:38

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Prime Minister Kier Starmer has described the UK’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state as a “moral duty”, saying the change in policy would, "revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution". The rising number of UN members following suit this week, marks a turning point in their approach to Israel since it began its war against Hamas in Ga…

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Davey Havok Part 2: 2003 - 2025 (A HardLore Special) 1:57:59

2M ago1:57:59

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HardLore is joined by AFI vocalist Davey Havok in person at Brain Dead Studios for part 2 of this landmark episode. The second half of this 4+ hour conversation contains all things AFI from 2003 to present day, starting with their historic launch into the mainstream with their 2003 masterpiece, and many people's gateway to punk, hardcore, etc: "Sin…

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Michael Palin in Venezuela | The Morning Show S4 | Black Rabbit 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Adrian Chiles to review the latest Netflix series, Black Rabbit, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. We’ll also hear Scott and Hayley’s thoughts on the newest series of The Morning Show on Apple TV+, and Michael Palin’s newest travel documentary takes him to the beautiful but troubled nation of Venezuela.…

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To know or not to know? 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Graphic details of Charlie Kirk’s death have been almost unavoidable on social media in recent days. Similarly, shocking footage of an unprovoked knife attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina last month, has been widely circulated. Add to that the videos coming out of Gaza, Ukraine or Sudan. Seeing such images c…

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Davey Havok Part 1: 1991 - 2003 (A HardLore Special) 2:15:18

2M ago2:15:18

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HardLore is joined by AFI vocalist Davey Havok in person at Brain Dead Studios for a landmark episode, weeks before the release of their new album "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun" on Run For Cover Records. Part 1 of this 4+ hour conversation begins with Davey's origin to punk/hardcore music, and by association, straight edge and veganism. We thoroughl…

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Coldwater | Task | The Girlfriend 34:19

2M ago34:19

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They also review Sky crime series Task, with Mark Ruffalo, and Amazon Prime psychodrama The Girlfriend, which stars Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright as a warring girlfriend and mother-in-law.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#014 Star Wars Fall of the Empire 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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It's our first visit to Stern Pinball HQ!! Extra special that we got a preview of the new Star Wars Fall of the Empire game. Got to play it, talk to the some of the brains behind the whole operation, and even meet some other pinball enthusiasts!! Hope you enjoy!!! It would mean the world if you took a second to like, review, subscribe and all that …

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Is ‘net zero’ a moral pursuit? 56:39

2M ago56:39

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The party conference season kicked off with claims and counter claims about the viability of Nigel Farage’s proposals for government. One issue that unites Reform and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives is scrapping the 2050 net zero target, echoing US President Donald Trump's pledge to "drill, baby, drill" and embark on new oil and gas exploration. This…

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9/11 Anniversary Q&A Special 1:52:38

2M ago1:52:38

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On this special Q&A episode, we answered questions from our viewers, and recounted our vivid, personal recollections of September 11th, 2001 on the eve of the 24th anniversary of one of the most monumental events of our lifetime. If you want to be part of the next Q&A, and submit questions for all future guests, be sure to join the HardLore Patreon…

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#013 The Best Players in the World & Rumors 32:46

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We just got back from PAPA World Pinball Championships 22 and played among many of the best pinballers on earth - for realsies. Mike makes some game choices for next year's PAPA event and picks a dream theme that was a missed opportunity for Stephanie. https://988lifeline.org - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Whether you're facing mental health struggle…

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Stranded on Honeymoon Island | Omerta | The Paper 43:50

2M ago43:50

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Hayley Campbell and Ali Plumb join Sarah-Jane Mee to review the new BBC reality show Stranded on Honeymoon Island, which asks whether newlyweds who barely know each other can survive on a desert island. There’s also reviews of the Finnish action thriller Omerta, and the much-anticipated spinoff of the U.S Office The Paper, starring Domhnall Gleeson…

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Does the media reflect or exacerbate public disquiet? 56:30

3M ago56:30

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One story has been dominating the news for several weeks: immigration. Whether it’s debates about how to stop the small boats, protests outside asylum hotels, speeches pledging mass deportations or balaclavad ‘patriots’ painting red crosses on roundabouts, there’s been no shortage of reporting and impassioned opinions on the subject. It is no doubt…

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Greg Falchetto (The Mongoloids, Hold My Own) 2:06:40

3M ago2:06:40

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New Jersey straight edge is in town this week on HardLore, where we're joined by The Mongoloids & Hold My Own vocalist Greg Falchetto. We talk about The Mongoloids insane run in the 2000s, countless USA and European tours, their public inner-band dispute on the Bridge Nine messageboard, touring in the Senses Fail crew as a teenager, managing the st…

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#012 - Livestreaming, Leagues, and more 38:27

3M ago38:27

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Action packed week of pinball. Big news from Stern. Top 5 games revealed. Getting ready for PAPA. And more. It's a power packed 38 minutes. Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/punkrockpinball Get your PRP Merch!! - https://anxiousandangry.com/collections/punk-rock-pinball Discover some new music on the PRP playlist! - https://…

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The Guest | I Fought The Law | The Inheritance 45:48

3M ago45:48

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Sarah-Jane Mee to review the new BBC thriller, the Guest. There’s also reviews of the new Channel 4 reality show The Inheritance, and ITV drama I Fought The Law, starring Sheridan Smith, which follows Ann Ming’s fight for justice after her daughter disappears.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#011 Sincere Engineer is Here! 32:07

3M ago32:07

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Our first guest! Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer came over and claims to not like pinball. Will we change her mind? Deanna and the boys are hitting the road this September with The Front Bottoms. A terrific bill you shouldn't miss. Check out all the details https://sincereengineer.comBy Live From The Rock Room

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What is the moral value of disgust? 56:45

3M ago56:45

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The decision of OnlyFans and Instagram to ban the porn star Bonnie Blue, who engaged in sequential sex with more than a thousand men in 12 hours, indicates the strength of the backlash of disapproval to the stunt. The reaction of many people has been what the psychologist Jonathan Haidt calls 'moral bafflement', the idea that most of us instinctive…

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Skull from SKINHEAD 2:31:58

3M ago2:31:58

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It's a beautiful day, what a beautiful day... HardLore is joined by SKINHEAD vocalist/songwriter known only as SKULL. After a lifetime of playing drums in bands such as Criminal Instinct, Black My Heart, On Broken Wings, Death Before Dishonor, Rude Awakening, Drug Test, etc... SKINHEAD is the raw, intimate and brutally honest vessel of artistic exp…

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King & Conqueror I Long Story Short I Atomic I Hostage 1:04:49

3M ago1:04:49

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review BBC's historical drama King & Conqueror starring James Norton, Netflix's adult animated comedy Long Story Short, Atomic on Sky Atlantic and Hostage, Netflix's new political thriller starring Suranne Jones.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#010.5 Music Pins Pt 2: Our Top 5 Music Pins 28:57

3M ago28:57

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Continuing the music pin conversation Steph & Mike each share their Top 5 music pins Do you agree/disagree? Let us know!By Live From The Rock Room

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Damonteal Harris (PeelingFlesh) 1:36:25

3M ago1:36:25

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We're joined by Damonteal Harris, vocalist of the hardest slam/death metal/hardcore hybrid band on earth right now: PEELINGFLESH from Oklahoma. Damonteal walks us through how growing up in the the Tulsa hardcore scene led him eventually joining forces with the rest of the band to their unexpected (to them) rise as the absolute kings of modern bruta…