Best Adam Rippon Podcasts (2025)

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An Afternoon at the Circus 57:21

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6d ago57:21

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Adam’s back with an epic travel spiral: flying into New York, road-tripping to Lake Placid, panic-buying Blundstone boots at an L.L. Bean, and running into the town’s unofficial mayor at every restaurant. He skates on the historic 1932 Olympic rink, dives into the chaotic legacy of Sonja Henie, survives peak cottage-core overload, and returns to NY…

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Episode 101: What is Judas in Trouble For? 1:07:11

1h ago1:07:11

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Our 3rd and final live show from Lake Placid! What's done is done.

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Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:22:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community eve…

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EPISODE 100 !!! 1:00:44

1h ago1:00:44

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Welcome to our 100th episode and our second live show in Lake Placid!!!

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Episode 99: LIVE from the Smoking Section in Lake Placid 1:02:58

3h ago1:02:58

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WELCOME TO OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW AT SKATE AMERICA IN LAKE PLACID. In a sold out room filled with our closest friends in a snowy mountain village, we talk about all of the things we are excited to see here at Skate America. A big thank you to our special guest, US Figure Skating's High Performance Director, Justin Dillon, who talked to us about hypoth…

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Adam’s Birthday Episode: Diamonds, Distractions & Diagnoses 54:00

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It’s late, Adam’s flight is in a few hours, and instead of packing—he’s recording this very special birthday episode. Between using an iron as a desk and sipping cherry limeade “water” strong enough to strip paint, he reflects on turning 36, being born on 11/11 (yes, same day as Leonardo DiCaprio and Carson Kressley), and the time he became too fam…

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Episode 98: A Japanese Swimming Pool Full of Qs 1:21:16

13d ago1:21:16

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We recap NHK Trophy, including the return of the Shibutanis, the decline of the free dance, and the rise of the Q.

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Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher 1:15:44

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us …

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Please Don’t Ask Me About College, Michelle 1:02:33

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Adam’s recording from his soon-to-open medical spa — where polishing one brass handle turned into a two-hour spiritual journey. He looks back on the time Michelle Obama used him as a human shield while Nina Dobrev tried to pitch her a TV show, and the moment he realized he should’ve pitched something too… if he hadn’t been terrified she’d ask what …

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Episode 97: Children Singing or Adults Out Of Tune 1:46:56

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In this episode we talk about everything that happened this past weekend in Canada. World records, the curse of the Q, and being the most intense woman in the universe. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release!…

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Bugonia & HBO's I Love LA with Kyle Buchanan 1:07:21

20d ago1:07:21

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss Bugonia, Rachel Sennott's new series I Love LA, Hollywood streaks that need to come to an end, the viral AI Friends clip, and Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other co…

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Type A Energy, Type B Execution 53:09

27d ago53:09

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Adam’s juggling two big projects this week — painting his soon-to-open medical spa by hand (regrets, obviously) and getting ready for the Team USA Media Summit in New York. Between discovering the true cost of paint quotes and realizing he might be a little more “type B” than he thought, he’s questioning everything he knows about organization. Late…

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Episode 96: Let Me See the Shapes 2:03:08

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Welcome to our full recap of Cup of China. How did the void open? Is smoke on the ice against the rules? Why aren't more skaters gluing their hair down? We tackle these important questions and much more. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a …

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Lily Allen & Deliver Me From Nowhere with Justine Lupe & Kimberly Clark 1:17:40

27d ago1:17:40

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian Kimberly Clark to discuss Lily Allen's new album, West End Girl, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the TikTokkers "decentering men," and Jennifer Lawrence's press tour. Justine Lupe also joins Louis to chat about season two of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch ful…

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Paint Fumes, Red Bull, and One Cursed Lollipop — Intrusive Thoughts After Hours 56:44

1M ago56:44

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Adam’s painting his new med-spa and losing his mind in the process — gallons of paint, ruined floors, and one too many Home Depot runs. He answers a listener text from a mom whose son just came out, offers real advice, and confesses a new Red Bull addiction. Then it’s tooth trauma from a bad lollipop experiment and brutally honest thoughts on Taylo…

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Episode 95: Biker Gloves, Hot Glue, and Cooking Up GOEs 2:23:36

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In this episode we recap everything from the first Grand Prix event of the season. We talk camera angles, cooking GOEs, and setting up the tripod when you think you’re going to cry. WE SOLD OUT BOTH OF OUR LIVE SHOWS AT SKATE AMERICAN IN LAKE PLACID… we’ve added an extra show at 11:30am!!! If you’ve bought tickets to any of our other shows check yo…

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After the Hunt & Mr. Scorsese with Michelle Wolf and Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by TV writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt, Apple TV's Mr. Scorsese docuseries, Netflix's gay military drama Boots, Kim Kardashian's faux fur thongs, and the current Oscar front-runners. Michelle Wolf also joins to discuss writing for late night, Barcelona's comedy scene, and her ne…

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Bad Purchases and Zero Refunds — with Michelle Collins 1:17:04

1M ago1:17:04

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Adam sits down with comedian and longtime friend Michelle Collins for a conversation that feels like catching up over overpriced airport wine. They kick things off with the controversy over the Riyadh Comedy Festival, dive deep into their disastrous experiences with The RealReal, and somehow end up comparing airline snack horror stories and Love Is…

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Episode 94: Gorgeous Gorgeous Grand Prix Season 1:01:39

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Grand Prix season is here!!! We discuss Adam's return to the ice, we preview Grand Prix France, and we bring back the DRAFT. PLUS!!! Tickets for our live shows at Skate America next month are on sale!! The ticket website will be open starting Wednesday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Space is limited - get your tickets here: https://fs12.formsite.com…

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Diane Keaton & The Kiss of the Spider Woman with Kyle MacLachlan & Jon Lovett 1:31:55

1M ago1:31:55

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This week, Louis is joined by Pod Save America host Jon Lovett to discuss the greats of reality TV, Diane Keaton's inimitable career, Jennifer Lopez's new movie The Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bad Bunny's halftime show announcement, and D'Angelo's passing. Kyle MacLachlan also joins to chat about his new show The Lowdown, working with David Lynch, an…

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Hungry for Peace with Kim Shapira 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

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This week Adam sits down with Los Angeles dietitian Kim Shapira to unpack her refreshingly simple approach to food, feelings, and why self-control isn’t the flex we think it is. They dig into athlete brain versus real-life eating, how “saving calories” backfires, and why gum is the silent bloater of the wellness world. Kim breaks down her six-step …

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Episode 93: Children of the Void 1:30:41

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In this episode we talk about how Ashley once sang about an ex-boyfriend in her car to Jason Brown's new free skate music, where exactly is the tri-state area, and how we are having a LIVE SHOW at SKATE AMERICA in LAKE PLACID, NY!!! THAT'S RIGHT! We will be having TWO LIVE SHOWS in Lake Placid on November 14th at 4PM and November 16th at 11:30AM. T…

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" and More with Brendan Scannell and Jesse Williams 1:18:44

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The Same Buffet 1:05:11

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This week Adam kicks things off by publicly begging Royal Caribbean to stop spamming his inbox, then dives into cruise life and why every restaurant on board tastes suspiciously the same. He breaks down Hoda Kotb’s chaotic Instagram packing video, rants about upside-down AirPods, and wonders if Bitcoin and NFTs were just very expensive jokes. There…

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Episode 92: Feet on the Ground, Girl in the Air 1:30:01

2M ago1:30:01

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We recap Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial, discussing key takeaways such as Amber Glenn's necklaces, wishing we were Scottish, and whether or not Minions are woke. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release!…

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One Battle After Another & Mariah Carey with Gillian Anderson & Jay Jurden 1:26:12

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comic Jay Jurden to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, new albums from Mariah Carey and Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj's Twitter rampage, Nicole Kidman's break-up, and the Riyadh comedy festival. Gillian Anderson also joins Louis to discuss Tron Ares, The X-Files, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Subsc…

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Clown Shoes & Keurig Coffee 48:59

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This week Adam starts with something a little heavier than his usual microwave updates: Christian nationalism. In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, he unpacks why hate dressed up as religion is still just hate. Then things lighten up—Keurig coffee gets exposed for the garbage water it is, Nespresso pods get their moment, and Adam finally reveals hi…

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Episode 91: They're Skating in Emojis 1:34:16

2M ago1:34:16

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The final Olympic qualifying event is over! We break down everything that happened over the weekend in Beijing and we are MORE ORGANIZED THAN USUAL (threat). Highlights include a man who doesn't speak sign language, a woman who hasn't been to India, and a judging panel who doesn't seem to be watching the same dance programs as we were.…

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Jimmy Kimmel & Best Award Speeches with Guy Branum 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum to discuss Jimmy Kimmel Live being yanked off the air, the new Lilith Fair documentary, and the best speeches in entertainment history. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecas…

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From Politics to Condiments with Jon Lovett 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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Adam sits down with Jon Lovett (Crooked Media co-founder, former Obama/Hillary speechwriter… and yes, Survivor 47’s first boot) for a refreshing honest catch-up. Jon explains why a midlife-crisis-on-purpose pushed him to apply, what Jeff Probst told him on Zoom, and how a teammate’s meltdown sent him packing. They get into the Obama “no ketchup aft…

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Episode 90: Sometimes You Have to Roll Your Ankle 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

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After a summer full of lore, we needed to touch base before on the current OLYMPIC season. Is this episode completely all over the place.? Yes. We had so much to cover and a lot to say.

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The Emmys, Charlie Sheen, & The Roses with Jaboukie Young-White & Akilah Green 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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This week, Louis is joined by Ghosts writer Akilah Green to discuss the 77th Emmys, Charlie Sheen's documentary, The Roses, Nicolandria, Robert Redford, and their favorite warring couples in film. Jaboukie Young-White also joins to discuss his new film, The Threesome. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and ot…

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Noisy Babies, Skincare Hacks & Gay Bestie Problems 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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Adam’s back with a fresh mullet, zero perms, and plenty of intrusive thoughts. He starts with curly-hair upkeep (thanks, Tracee Ellis Ross) before getting into the saga of a fake Adam Rippon TikTok account that he’s oddly fine with—free admin work, right? From there, it’s a mix of real estate rants, London’s drafty windows, and why Cracker Barrel’s…

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Episode 89: The Women's Lore PART 4 4:37:47

3M ago4:37:47

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It's the FINAL LORE! And it is, in fact, an audiobook. Our longest episode ever covers the women's discipline from 2014 to the present, with valuable lessons about past lives, current traffic laws, and how to give yourself a nickname. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough SARAH’S WATCH LIST: Ashley Wagner 2…

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The VMAs, Man's Best Friend, and Celebrity Families with Nicholas Stoller & Mariah Smith 1:25:51

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This week, Louis is joined by Smith Sisters Live co-host Mariah Smith to discuss the VMAs, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend, Lady Gaga’s new music, Justin Bieber’s Swag II, the Wuthering Heights teaser, and Hollywood’s most legendary celebrity families. They’re also joined by writer/director Nicholas Stoller to discuss season 2 of th…

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Re: My Dog Groomer’s Daughter 50:08

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Here’s what's on the docket this week: Becca preps for the US Open (shoutout Aunt Jenny), Tucker campaigns for the return of movie bloopers & shorter runtimes in general, and John Pork infiltrates the content pipeline. PLUS: J.Lo vs. roach, confessions of cursed Google searches, and a Dodger Dog blood oath. Also, we’re back on Benson Boone, having …

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Jet Lag, Drug Tests & Other Intrusive Thoughts 1:01:35

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Adam’s back from Finland, officially free of Equinox, and full of jet lagged intrusive thoughts. He clears up the infamous “nipple to knee” drug test story, explains why Finnish candy keeps putting him in the papers, and laughs about how his podcast background keeps getting uglier Plus, listener texts spark debates about notebooks, stickers, and pi…

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Episode 88: The Women's Lore PART 3 2:58:49

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Welcome to Women’s Lore Part 3!!! Only one more part in the entire lore series. If we learned anything in this episode it’s that there is still an instagram fortune teller as large, to always test your swapped out B sample, and that there’s more Ashley where that came from. LIVE, LAUGH, LORE. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast …

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Re: Octopolis 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

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Team, strap in, because this week’s docket is chock-full of top-shelf actionable items. Namely: celebrity follows, Amber Alerts, and Becca’s catapult to fame on the official Hamilton instagram (still no word from Lin). On the other side of the cubicle, Tucker learns about Baby Tucker, which, shockingly, isn’t just what he was called as a baby, and …

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Sleepless in Finland: Reclining Seats, HOA Drama & Trashy Behavior 1:06:55

3M ago1:06:55

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Fresh off an 11-hour flight with zero sleep, Adam records his first Intrusive Thoughts episode abroad—from a cottage in Finland. Running on pure delusion (and pear martini memories), he tackles listener dilemmas ranging from airplane reclining etiquette to nightmare neighbors who want to sue over toddler footsteps. Adam shares why noise complaints …

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Episode 87: The Women's Lore PART 2 2:34:13

3M ago2:34:13

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WELCOME BACK TO PART TWO OF WOMENS LORE. We have officially entered the Michelle Kwan era! Grab your passports as we travel back in time to Nagano '98 and Salt Lake '02 -- it's a short trip in this episode. There is just too much to cover! LETS GO! Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough ADAM'S WATCH LIST Sur…

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Alien: Earth & Love Island USA with Matt Smith and Ben Mandelker 1:31:48

3M ago1:31:48

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This week Louis Virtel and guest co-host Ben Mandelker dive into Taylor Swift’s engagement, the Love Island USA reunion, Alien: Earth, legendary albums, Snoop Dogg’s reaction to Lightyear, and Project Runway. Matt Smith also joins to discuss his new role in Caught Stealing. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, …

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Re: Honey, We Bought A Zoo 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

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This week we’re back at the titular factory to process some of the weirder items on our conveyor belt: our accidental joint-read of The Handmaid’s Secret, Becca’s manicure-turned-nail-surgery, our occupations in a past life, Tucker’s Jurassic Park-sponsored haircut, reaching the end of Tinder, and BED BUGS because why the heck not! Also, for the re…

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Closet Purgatory and Other Life Lessons 59:56

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Adam’s DIY era is here: goodbye tacky microwave, hello self-installed range hood and a custom steel backsplash. Along the way, he gets sidetracked by water bottles, butterflies, and closet purgatory—but also dives into listener questions about judgment, clutter, and relationships that don’t go as planned. It’s messy, heartfelt, and very Adam. See P…

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Episode 86: The Women's Lore PART 1 2:46:43

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Welcome to the Women’s Lore Part ONE!!! It’s hard to believe that we are in our final section of lore. This first part of lore is a real history lesson. In this episode we talking about wearing furs from your daddy’s fur trading business and we talk about waiting for the gong to ring to tell us our program is over. In this episode we cover some of …

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Highest 2 Lowest, And Just Like That, & Clue with Charlie Day & Taylor Hale 1:25:40

3M ago1:25:40

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This week, Louis and Big Brother 24 winner Taylor Hale discuss And Just Like That, The Amazing Race, Highest 2 Lowest, the 40th anniversary of Clue, reality TV friendships, and the recent blows to film criticism. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@Keep…

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Re: Local Men with Machetes 1:01:31

3M ago1:01:31

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This week at the factory, things take a turn for the filthy as we swap body-fluid stories for nearly the entire hour, but it’s okay because there’s no such thing as too much piss! When we aren’t getting into the nitty-shitties, we’re uncovering the mystery of Becca’s Portuguese panties, which remains unsolved (look out for a tip line & a LARGE rewa…

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From Mars to Music with Betty Who 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

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Adam is joined by friend and superstar singer-songwriter Betty Who — as they dive into her evolution as an artist, her confidence, and fully embracing who she is. They swap short-lived reality TV experiences, plot Betty’s inevitable Great British Bake Off debut, and share chaos from Adam’s Mars reality show before Betty tells an iconic tour bus sto…

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Episode 85: The Pairs Lore PART 3 3:09:47

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Welcome to the third and FINAL part of the pairs lore! We want to give a huge shout out to our special pairs lore host, KMT. She has taught us so much. Now we know we must strive to achieve our maximum degree of straightness and that's it's not good to pee in an unmarked room. THANK YOU, KMT!!! Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcas…

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South Park, Queer Travel and Weapons with Margaret Cho 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

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This week, comedy legend Margaret Cho joins Louis to discuss Weapons, South Park, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Project Runway and the summer's hottest queer travel destinations from Princetown to Chicago. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast …