Best Andrew J Mason Podcasts (2025)

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Crowbar w/ Andrew Edwards 1:28:58

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Author Andrew Edwards joins Glen to talk about his new novel Crowbar, MK Ultra, Portland, San Francisco, Serial Killers, Psyops, and much more. Go to http://rcnow.org/ and https://rarecandy.substack.com/ for all things Rare Candy Get yourself a copy of Crowbar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZ93M9GB Follow Andrew Edwards https://linktr.ee/GoldenGoatGu…

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John Power, Madeline Grant, Ysenda Maxtone-Graham, Calvin Po & Gus Carter 33:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power examines the rise in drug abuse and homelessness on British streets; Madeline Grant explains the allure of Hollywood radical Sydney Sweeney; Ysenda Maxtone Graham laments the rise of the on-the-day party flake; Calvin Po warns of a war on Britain’s historic architecture; and Gus Carter reads his Notes o…

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I'm Just Being Honest 1:45:01

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Glen and Psi discuss Minnesota, Theocracy, Eddington (2025), and more Go to http://rcnow.org/ or https://rarecandy.substack.com/ for premium RC content and sponsored episode options

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James Heale, Margaret Mitchell, Damien Thompson, Rebecca Reid & Julie Bindel 26:19

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On this week's Spectator Out Loud: James Heale considers the climate conundrum at the heart of British politics; Rebecca Reid explains why she's given up polyamory; Damien Thompson recounts the classical music education from his school days; Margaret Mitchell asks what's happened to Britain's apples; and Julie Bindel marvels at the history of pizza…

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Metallica w/ Jack Mason 2:39:46

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Jack Mason returns to the show to discuss Metallica. Special thanks to Orion for sponsoring this episode. Head to http://rcnow.org/ to sponsor an episode on a topic of your choice! Listen to The Perfume Nationalist https://www.patreon.com/perfumenationalist Follow Jack on X https://x.com/lotus__point…

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Shadow Ticket (Thomas Pynchon) w/ Bernard T. Joy and Sam Hill 1:52:55

5d ago1:52:55

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A special edition of Gain of Fiction on Thomas Pynchon's new novel Shadow Ticket (2025). Glen is joined by Bernard T. Joy and Sam Hill to discuss Pynchon, his hard boiled protagonist Hicks McTaggart, Pynchon's love of America, and whether or not author's need to make "commentaries on the political landscape". Follow Bernard T. Joy on X https://x.co…

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Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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The Core w/ 13SecondsTruther 1:51:00

8d ago1:51:00

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Listener Sponsored episode covering The Core (2003), climate change, science worship, Covid, and much more. Go to http://rcnow.org/ or email [email protected] to sponsor an episode. Follow 13SecondsTruther on X https://x.com/LerkerThe

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Max Jeffery, Sam Leith, Michael Henderson, Madeline Grant & Julie Bindel 35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery examines Britain’s new hard left alliance; Sam Leith wonders what Prince Andrew is playing; Michael Henderson reads his letter from Berlin; Madeline Grant analyses the demise of the American ‘wasp’ – or White, Anglo-Saxon Protestant; and, Julie Bindel ponders the disturbing allure of sex robots. Produc…

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Best of Notes on... 28:58

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The Best of Notes on... gathers the funniest, sharpest and most wonderfully random pieces from The Spectator’s beloved miscellany column. For more than a decade, these short, sharp essays have uncovered the intrigue in the everyday and the delight in digression. To purchase the book, go to spectator.co.uk/shop On this special episode of Spectator O…

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Hellraiser w/ Scott 1:57:48

1M ago1:57:48

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Scott joins Glen to talk about The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker (1986), Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987), Tony Randel's Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988). Also some discussion on hell, religious denominations, Stephen King, Halloween, and more Go to http://rcnow.org/ and https://rarecandy.substack.com/ for exclusive RC content Follow Scott on X ht…

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Nick Boles, James Ball, Andrew Rosenheim, Arabella Byrne & Rory Sutherland 27:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Nick Boles says that Ukraine must stand as a fortress of European freedom; James Ball reviews If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI, by Eliezer Yudowsky and Nate Sores; Andrew Rosenheim examines the treasure trove of John Le Carre’s papers at the Bodleian; Arabella Byrne provides…

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Beer-Reviewed w/ J David Osborne and Kelby Losack 2:01:46

1M ago2:01:46

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The Agitator boys join Glen and Psi to horse around like they always do. Many topics discussed. Go to http://rcnow.org/ for all things RC J David Osborne https://ronintrash.bigcartel.com/product/gods-fare-no-better Kelby Losack https://kelbylosack.com/ Agitator https://www.patreon.com/cw/agitator

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Tim Shipman, Ian Williams, Theo Hobson, Lara Prendergast & Lisa Haseldine 34:01

1M ago34:01

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman says that the real war for the right is yet to come; Ian Williams examines the farce over the collapses China espionage case; Theo Hobson argues that the Church of England is muddled over sex and marriage; Lara Prendergast reads her letter from America; and, Lisa Haseldine goes on manoeuvres with the G…

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Gain of Fiction vol. 69 - The Elementary Particles 1:57:23

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James Heale, William Atkinson, David Shipley, Angus Colwell and Aidan Hartley 24:09

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale says that, for Labour, party conference was a ‘holiday from reality’; William Atkinson argues that the ‘cult of Thatcher’ needs to die; David Shipley examines the luxury of French prisons; Angus Colwell provides his notes on swan eating; and, Aidan Hartley takes listeners on a paleoanthropological tour…

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Tylenol The Creator 1:42:58

2M ago1:42:58

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Glen and Psi talk about haircuts, Tylenol, autism, Antifa, Jimmy Kimmel, JK Rowling, and more. Go to http://rcnow.org/ for all things Rare Candy

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Matthew Parris, Stephen J. Shaw, Henry Jeffreys, Tessa Dunlop and Angus Colwell 30:34

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matthew Parris reflects on the gay rights movement in the UK; faced with Britain’s demographic declines, Stephen J. Shaw argues that Britain needs to recover a sense of ‘futurehood’; Henry Jeffreys makes the case for disposing of wine lists; Tessa Dunlop reviews Valentine Low’s Power and the Palace: The Inside Sto…

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The Godfather w/ Ryan The Lion and Vincent Nappi 2:16:11

2M ago2:16:11

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Shout out to Ryan The Lion for sponsoring this episode. Go to rcnow.org to stake your claim to an episode/topic. Vincent and Ryan join Glen to talk about Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972), The Godfather 2 (1974), and The Godfather 3 (1990) Follow Ryan The Lion https://x.com/RubyAndRyan Follow Vincent Nappi on IG https://www.instagram.com/…

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John Power, Nick Carter, Elisabeth Dampier, Maggie Fergusson & Mark Mason 25:36

2M ago25:36

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power argues the Oxford Union has a ‘lynch-mob mindset’; Elisabeth Dampier explains why she would never date a German; Nick Carter makes the case for licensing MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD; Maggie Fergusson reviews Island at the Edge of the World: The Forgotten History of Easter Island by Mike Pitts; and,…

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On Patrol 1:30:47

2M ago1:30:47

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Glen and Psi talk about cable TV programming, snacks, Charlie Kirk aftermath, Cancel Culture, principles, hypocrisy, and more Go to https://rcnow.org/ for all things Rare Candy including premium episodes, Gain of Fiction, Bob's Red Pill, and more

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James Heale, Robert Hardman, Francis Pike, Henrietta Harding & Mary Wakefield 31:21

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale reports on the battle for the north; Robert Hardman provides his royal notebook; who’s really in charge of China, asks Francis Pike; Henrietta Harding goes on Ozempic safari; and, Mary Wakefield explains how to raise a patriot. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Become a Spectator subscriber to…

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Wabbit Season w/ Bigmac McCarthy 1:40:54

2M ago1:40:54

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Bigmac McCarthy joins the show to talk about Canada, construction stories, RFK Jr., Iryna Zarutska, and more. Go to rcnow.org for more RC content. Follow Bigmac McCarthy https://x.com/bigmac2mccarthy Listen to Heavy Body https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gXjZvHFpd3dssSVqjCDt6 Follow all things Rare Candy http://rcnow.org/…

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Tim Shipman, Colin Freeman, Rachel Clarke, Michael Gove & Melanie Ferbreach 39:12

3M ago39:12

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman interviews shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick (plus – Tim explains the significance of Jenrick’s arguments in a special introduction); Colin Freeman wonders why the defenders of Ukraine have been abandoned; Rachel Clarke reviews Liam Shaw and explains the urgency needed to find new antibiotics; Mi…

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Cup O' Noodles 1:47:54

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Glen and Psi talk about Trump and the National Guard, Ozempic, cheap coworkers, Zohran Mamdani's bench pressing, conspiracy theorists, Crumbl cookie, and more. Go to https://rcnow.org/ to access our premium episode feed, merch, Bob's Red Pill, and our sponsored episode option.

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Tom Slater, Justin Marozzi, Iben Thranholm, Angus Colwell & Philip Womack 27:29

3M ago27:29

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tom Slater says that Britain is having its own gilet jaunes moment; Justin Marozzi reads his historian’s notebook; Iben Thranholm explains how Denmark’s ‘spiritual rearmament’ is a lesson for the West; Angus Colwell praises BBC Alba; and, Philip Womack provides his notes on flatmates. Produced and presented by Pat…

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Alpha/Beta NFL Head Coach Edition 2025 w/ Marcus Johnson 2:42:14

3M ago2:42:14

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Marcus Johnson returns to perform the very important task of rating every NFL head coach on the Alpha/Beta binary. It's an annual RC tradition. Go to Marcus Johnson's YouTube channel @tapedontlie and subscribe. Go to rcnow.org for all Rare Candy Content

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The Police w/ Erik aka Organized Meat 2:14:19

3M ago2:14:19

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Our friend Erik returns to the show to discuss the short but extremely potent discography of The Police. Also some talk on Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers individual careers. Go to https://rcnow.org/ for premium episodes, merch, sponsored episode opportunities. Follow Erik on X https://x.com/Bazillionplus…

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Svitlana Morenets, Michael Simmons, Ursula Buchan, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, Richard Morris & Mark Mason 36:41

3M ago36:41

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Svitlana Morenets says that Trump has given Zelensky cause for hope; Michael Simmons looks at how the American healthcare system is keeping the NHS afloat; Ursula Buchan explains how the Spectator shaped John Buchan; Igor Toronyi-Lalic argues that art is no place for moralising, as he reviews Rosanna McLaughlin; R…

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Gravity's Rainbow pt. 3 w/ Bernard T. Joy 2:04:19

3M ago2:04:19

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Bernard T. Joy joins Glen Rockney to have an in depth discussion about Thomas Pynchon's groundbreaking novel Gravity's Rainbow. This is the first of three episodes on Gravity's Rainbow. Go to rcnow.org to find more Gain of Fiction episodes Follow Bernard T. Joy on X https://x.com/bernardtjoy

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Gravity's Rainbow pt. 2 w/ Bernard T. Joy 1:34:49

3M ago1:34:49

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Bernard T. Joy joins Glen Rockney to take an in depth look at Thomas Pynchon's groundbreaking novel Gravity's Rainbow. This is the second of three episodes on Gravity's Rainbow. Go to rcnow.org to find more Gain of Fiction episodes Follow Bernard T. Joy on X https://x.com/bernardtjoy

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Gravity's Rainbow pt. 1 w/ Bernard T. Joy 1:21:32

3M ago1:21:32

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Bernard T. Joy joins Glen Rockney to take and in depth look at Thomas Pynchon's groundbreaking novel Gravity's Rainbow. This is the first of three episodes on Gravity's Rainbow. Go to rcnow.org to find more Gain of Fiction episodes Follow Bernard T. Joy on X https://x.com/bernardtjoy

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Patrick Kidd, Madeline Grant, Simon Heffer, Lloyd Evans & Toby Young 27:48

3M ago27:48

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Patrick Kidd asks why is sport so obsessed with Goats; Madeline Grant wonders why the government doesn’t show J.D. Vance the real Britain; Simon Heffer reviews Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea; Lloyd Evans provides a round-up of Edinburgh Fringe; and, Toby Young writes in praise of Wormwood Scrubs – th…

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The 700mg Club 2:00:39

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Glen and Psi talk about marijuana, Marc Maron, boomers, college football culture, working at a grocery store, and more. Keep up with all things Rare Candy https://rcnow.org/

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Max Jeffery, Cosmo Landesman, Henry Blofeld, David Honigmann & Rachel Johnson 28:14

4M ago28:14

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports from court as the Spectator and Douglas Murray win the defamation cause brought against them by Mohammed Hijab; Cosmo Landesman defends those who stay silent over political issues; Henry Blofeld celebrates what has been a wonderful year for test cricket; David Honigmann reflects on the powder k…

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Small Differences w/ Jeremy Loffredo 1:43:33

4M ago1:43:33

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Jeremy Loffredo joins Glen and Psi to talk about Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, Candace Owens, Trump, Israel, Lebanon, free speech, and more Follow Jeremy Loffredo X https://x.com/loffredojeremySubstack https://jeremyloffredo.substack.com/ Follow Rare Candy Substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/All other links https://beacons.ai/rarecandy…

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Michael Simmons, Kapil Komireddi, Margaret Mitchell, David Abulafia and Melissa Kite 26:30

4M ago26:30

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Simmons argues that Trump is winning the tariff war with China; Kapil Komireddi reviews Robert Ivermee’s Glorious Failure: The Forgotten History of French Imperialism in India; Margaret Mitchell watches a Channel 4 documentary on Bonnie Blue and provides a warning to parents; David Abulafia provides his no…

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Irish Street Sweeper 1:54:38

4M ago1:54:38

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Glen and Psi talk about Ireland, Stephen Colbert, Therapy/Mental Health, Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident, and more For premium episodes and written content, check out our substack. Free and Paid options https://rarecandy.substack.com/ Follow Rare Candy on All Platforms https://beacons.ai/rarecandy

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Ian Thomson, Patrick Kidd, Mike Cormack, Ursula Buchan and Richard Bratby 35:54

4M ago35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Thomson on what the destruction of the Hotel Oloffson means for Haiti (00:54); Patrick Kidd analyses Donald Trump and the art of golf diplomacy (06:43); Mike Cormack reviews Irvine Welsh’s Men In Love (16:49); Ursula Buchan provides her notes on the Palm House at Kew (20:38); and, Richard Bratby argues that Jo…

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The Sopranos w/ Vincent Nappi 2:41:37

4M ago2:41:37

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Vincent joins Glen to talk about The Sopranos (1999-2007) and why it is considered the greatest TV show ever. Follow Vincent Nappi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vincent_nappi/For Premium Rare Candy episodes and written content head to our substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rare Candy on all platforms https://beacons.ai/rarecand…

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Mark Mason, Mary Wakefield, Matthew Parris and Philip Patrick 25:05

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Mark Mason reminisces about old English bank notes (00:33), Philip Patrick wonders whether AI will replace politicians in Japan (04:04), Matthew Parris wonders why you would ever trust a travel writer (10:34) and Mary Wakefield looks at the weird world of cults (17:42). Become a Spectator subscriber today to acces…

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Principles w/ Good Ol' Boyz 2:22:12

4M ago2:22:12

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Bog Beef and Maarek join Glen to talk about panicking, principles, Gavin Newsom, and our time-honored tradition of Alpha/Beta rankings on Nikola Tesla vs. Edison, Atkins vs. Peat, Kevin Federline, Dan Bongino, Don Shula, and more. Listen to the Good Ol Boyz https://www.patreon.com/goodolboyz Song at the end is Southern Blood by Kalob Petty. Stream …

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Sophia Falkner, Roger Lewis, Olivia Potts, Aidan Hartley and Toby Young 26:38

4M ago26:38

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This week: Sophia Falkner profiles some of the eccentric personalities we stand to lose when Keir Starmer purges the hereditary peers; Roger Lewis’s piece on the slow delight of an OAP coach tour is read by the actor Robert Bathurst; Olivia Potts reviews two books in the magazine that use food as a prism through which to discuss Ukrainian heritage …

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American Psycho w/ Kelby Losack 1:34:33

5M ago1:34:33

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Gain of Fiction vol. 62 is a free one and features good friend of the pod, Kelby Losack. Glen and Kelby discuss Brett Easton Ellis' controversial novel American Psycho (1991) as well as the cultural impact of Patrick Bateman decades later. To get access to the Gain of Fiction archive that features over 60 episodes, become a premium subscriber at ht…

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John Connolly, Gavin Mortimer, Dorian Lynskey, Steve Morris and Lloyd Evans 26:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Connolly argues that Labour should look to Andy Burnham for inspiration (1:51); Gavin Mortimer asks if Britain is ready for France’s most controversial novel – Jean Raspail’s The Camp of the Saints (4:55); Dorian Lynskey looks at the race to build the first nuclear weapons, as he reviews Frank Close’s Destroy…

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ChaatGPT 1:17:15

5M ago1:17:15

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Glen and Psi talk about women's sleep schedules, Wes Anderson, Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, Federal Land, Peter Theil, IQ, and more Subscribe to Rare Candy on Substack for Premium Content https://rarecandy.substack.com/ Please Like/Subscribe/Rate/Review wherever you listen and follow Rare Candy on all socials https://beacons.ai/rarecandy…

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Peter Frankopan, Tim Shipman, Francis Pike, Hermione Eyre and George Young 42:08

5M ago42:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan argues that Israel’s attack on Iran has been planned for years (2:00); just how bad are things for Kemi Badenoch, asks Tim Shipman (13:34); Francis Pike says there are plenty of reasons to believe in ghosts (21:49); Hermione Eyre, wife of Alex Burghart MP, reviews Sarah Vine’s book How Not To Be a …

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Market Based w/ Thomas-URMI 1:47:11

5M ago1:47:11

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Thomas-URMI joins Glen and Psi to talk about Brian Wilson, Iran, Trump, Zohran Mamdani, RFK, and more. Follow Thomas on X https://x.com/TheUrMillennial and Listen to Post Nostalgic Wasteland https://open.spotify.com/show/4xP3M1Qa5rDLTL6x61bSb1 Subscribe to Rare Candy on Substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/ Please Rate/Review/Subscribe wherever …

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Owen Matthews, Bijan Omrani, Andrew Hankinson, Laurie Penny & Andrew Watts 28:31

5M ago28:31

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews says that Venice’s residents never stop complaining (1:11); Bijan Omrani reads his church notebook (7:33); Andrew Hankinson reviews Tiffany Jenkins’s Strangers and Intimates: The Rise and Fall of Private Life (13:54); as 28 Years Later is released, Laurie Penny explains the politics behind Alex Garla…

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CKY w/ Ryan Simón 1:38:22

5M ago1:38:22

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Ryan Simón joins Glen to talk about his new magazine Ritsuko and Bam Margera's revolutionary CKY movies. Get your copy of Ritsuko https://americanvulgaria.com/product/ritsuko-1/ . Ending song: Nothing is Real - Fountain of Mirth Follow Ryan Simón on X https://x.com/ryandsimon For Premium RC Content head to our substack https://rarecandy.substack.co…