In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Dive into the minds of creatives and creators as they're interviewed by host Andrew Strother. From Hollywood to Broadway, Dungeons & Dragons to YouTube, the storytellers you love are telling their stories on Roll for Persuasion
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Life confronts us with the unexpected. Curveball is about facing an unimaginable life event and the human experience of responding to it—and how we can all hit life’s curveballs. Host Scott Reich was dealt a huge curveball when his infant son, Eli, was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare brain disorder called FOXG1 syndrome. Eli cannot walk, talk, or do anything independently while suffering seizures and other medical challenges. In response to Eli's diagnosis, Scott immediately launched a global ...
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Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the NBA through their Wine and Gold colored glasses.
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The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Hosted by Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of the Daily Beast, every episode brings you more of the people, politics, and pop culture coverage you need straight from the Daily Beast newsroom. Amazing conversations have included Amber Ruffin, Tiffany Haddish, Mika Brzezinski, Don Lemon, John Oliver and more! New episodes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; early drops on YouTube. If you’re ...
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The podcast where scholars of Japanese studies bring their expertise to bear on issues in the news. Hosted and produced by Tristan R. Grunow, Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese History at Pacific University.
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#22 How to Build Resilience With Dr. Andrew Shatté: Science, Stories, and Practical Tools
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50:52Life is full of the unexpected—and building resilience is key to navigating it all. On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Dr. Andrew Shatté, renowned psychologist, resilience expert, and co-author of "The Resilience Factor." Dr. Shatté shares his fascinating journey from philosophy major in Australia to one of the leading vo…
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Trump’s Dark Plan to Remain President After 2028
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43:13Michael Wolff shocks Joanna Coles by abruptly changing his view on Donald Trump’s desire to run for a third term. The veteran Trump biographer now believes that the president has been radicalized by his growing authoritarianism and is now likely to consider running again in 2028. Drawing on insights from inside the White House, they discuss how the…
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Pentagon Pete Will Be First Big Scalp of Trump 2.0
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35:34The Daily Beast’s David Gardner and Sarah Ewall-Wice join Joanna Coles to unpack Trump’s latest obsession, a $200 million Arc de Trump slated to lord over the Potomac. Is it legacy-building or pure delusion? From secret Oval Office blueprints and questions over who’s really bankrolling Trump’s $200 million ballroom to Pete Hegseth’s war on the pres…
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Real Reason Trump Lost It Over TIME Magazine Cover
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45:58Trump Chronicler Michael Wolff joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to unpack the Time magazine cover that ignited Trump’s fury and how the slow-walked political prosecutions of his perceived enemies, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Chris Christie, spurred Trump to install Lindsey Halligan. Meanwhile, Melania reemerges with her documentary hustle…
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Justin and Carter dive into the last two preseason games from the Cleveland Cavaliers to find indications of what we may see during the regular season. From the individual performances of Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor, to the potential variance with the Cavs bench and new defensive approach. As well as a proclamation about Evan Mobley. See omnyst…
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#25 Adam Greenberg’s MLB Story: Overcoming a Head Injury for an Unbelievable Comeback
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47:18On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Adam Greenberg, the former Major League Baseball player whose unforgettable journey redefines what it means to persevere through life’s biggest challenges. Adam shares his story growing up as one of five kids in Connecticut, dreaming of one day making it to the big leagues—and the pivota…
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What I Learned After RFK Jr. Sold Me Drugs: Author
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47:53Kurt Andersen joins the Beast’s Joanna to unpack the surprising Jekyll and Hyde nature of Donald Trump, from his once fawning desperation to be covered warmly by Andersen to his snide takedown once Andersen was no longer useful. Drawing on insights, Andersen and Joanna Coles explore what Trump’s split personality reveals about his nature, his calcu…
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How Jared Played Trump to Grease Own Pocket: Wolff
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39:20The Beast’s Joanna Coles and Trump Chronicler Michael Wolff dive deep into Donald Trump being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize and the forces driving his obsession with recognition. They explore the pivotal role of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, who balances family loyalty, high-stakes diplomacy, and billion-dollar business opportunities in th…
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I’ve Seen Epstein Pics of Trump With Topless Girls
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47:42Trump chronicler Michael Wolff joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to unpack Trump’s latest delusions of grandeur. This time, namely, his fantasy of winning a Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars” that never existed. Wolff recounts a disturbing encounter involving Jeffrey Epstein, the head of the Nobel Committee, and alleged Polaroids of Trump, whil…
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This is The Sinister Reason for Trump's Shutdown
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43:09Rep. Ro Khanna joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to reveal what he calls Washington’s most dangerous cover-up. The California congressman explains how the Epstein files hold explosive information and why his bipartisan effort to release them has been stonewalled during the government shutdown. He links Trump’s role in the stalemate to a broader system…
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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers first preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. Taking a look at the new starting lineup, deeper rotation players that made a strong impression and what takeaways may end up mattering for the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why MAGA's Falling Apart in Front of Trump: Wolff
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42:39Michael Wolff returns with Joanna Coles for a blistering look at the latest fractures inside Trump’s MAGA coalition. From Trump’s resurfacing of Epstein anxieties and his strange new pardon predicament with Ghislaine Maxwell, to his growing unease over Israel and the rise of Christian nationalism, Wolff sketches a portrait of a president losing con…
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#24 The Urgency of Truth: How Wendy Sachs Used Film to Battle Hate and Inspire Resilience
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I Know Why Trump Isn't The Man I Knew: Scaramucci
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Trump's Witchhunt is About to Meet This Reckoning
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34:18The Daily Beast’s must-read legal columnist Shan Wu joins the Beast’s Hugh Dougherty to dissect Trump’s shaky case against James Comey. Wu, a former federal prosecutor, explains why the indictment reeks of politics: a weak grand jury vote, rookie prosecutors sent to do Trump’s dirty work, and a DOJ reshaped into a loyalty machine. He lays out the d…
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Cavs All Access Live from Media Day
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2:44:34Cayleigh Griffin hosts Cavs All Access Live from Media Day presented by The Cleveland Clinic, featuring Justin and Carter. As they dive into expectations for next season, what they plan on learning from Media Day and what swing factors will likely define the Cavs next season. Audio includes player podium interviews, as well as exclusive interviews …
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Why Everyone Around Trump is Paranoid Now: Wolff
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36:50Michael Wolff, author of four books chronicling Trump, joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to reveal Trump’s madman plan for the government shutdown. Wolff explains how Trump turns congressional gridlock into an existential battle of dominance, using fear, chaos, and pain as weapons. From Military leaders frozen in place by Trump and Pete Hegseth’s humi…
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Trump Hid Sinister Message in Speech to Generals
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33:14Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling joins the Beast’s Hugh Dougherty to unpack the jaw-dropping spectacle at Quantico, where Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth addressed 800 top military leaders. Hertling breaks down how Military brass in the room really reacted when Trump rambled on about “dangerous cities” as training grounds, mocked rules of eng…
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Paranoid Trump Haunted by Epstein's Ghost: Wolff
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47:36Michael Wolff, author of "All or Nothing," joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to discuss how the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein is haunting Trump's White House. Wolff lays bare how Trump's bizarre conspiracy thinking explains exactly why he went after former FBI chief James Comey. And Wolff gives behind-the-scenes insight into Trump and Pete Hegseth used the…
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#23 From Food Allergy Crisis to CEO: How Denise Woodard Built Partake Foods
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36:58Welcome back to Curveball. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down with Denise Woodard, the remarkable founder and CEO of Partake Foods—the company known for its delicious, allergy-friendly cookies and snacks found in stores nationwide. Denise, who became the first Black woman to raise over $1 million for a consumer packaged goods startup, open…
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What Generals Really Say About Trump and Hegseth
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44:27David Rothkopf, the Daily Beast's unmissable columnist, lifts the lid on what's really going on at Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's "pep rally" this week for generals and admirals. Rothkopf, CEO of The Rothkopf Group and a Clinton administration veteran, tells executive editor Hugh Dougherty tells what his own sources are warning the meeting signifi…
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I Saw Trump's Brazen Cash for Pardons Scam: Lawyer
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40:15Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer joins the Daily Beast’s Joanna Coles to reveal how Donald Trump dismantled the Justice Department’s pardon process and replaced it with a pay-to-play system. Oyer explains how career experts were sidelined on Trump’s first day, leaving space for clemency to be sold to the highest bidder and reserved for the well…
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Thomas Bryant Signs and a September Mailbag
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1:03:04Justin and Carter react to the Cavs signing of Thomas Bryant before diving into listener questions ahead of Media Day. Discussing expectations for Jaylon Tyson, how Evan Mobley may be used next year, anticipated lineups and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cleveland Cavaliers
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Why Dems Finally Have Leverage Over Trump: Wolff
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36:46Michael Wolff, author of ‘All Or Nothing,’ joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to parse the looming threat of a government shutdown. Wolff outlines how Democrats are in a position stop Trump’s dismantling of the government while Trump winds up to command attention and leverage chaos. From his relentless playbook of confrontation to the ripple effects of…
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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview
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1:11:26Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview In this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television’s most iconic series. Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal’s career t…
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Why Trump's Blatant Corruption Hurts Us All: Reich
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44:50Robert Reich, Co-founder of Inequality Media and President Bill Clinton’s Secretary of Labor, joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to warn us that the U.S. is sliding into authoritarianism. He lays out how Trump’s White House distorts economic data, bullies CEOs, corrupts crypto markets, and undermines global alliances, while billionaires and media titan…
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How Trump Just Proved He's an Idiot: Wolff
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35:15Trump chronicler Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to examine a week where Trump’s world collides with scandal, faith, and science. From Epstein’s secret photo stash and Kash Patel’s embarrassing congressional testimony, to Trump’s jarring rage at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Wolff dissects the cracks in MAGA’s political and spiritual future. Erika Kirk…
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What Trump's Rant About 'Hate' Tells Us: Swisher
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47:45Kara Swisher, veteran tech journalist and co-host of the 'Pivot' podcast, joins the Beast's Joanna Coles to unpack Trump’s sordid appearance at Charlie Kirk’s funeral, where campaign politics overshadowed mourning. They explore Erika Kirk’s sudden prominence as a potential Trump running mate, Larry Ellison circling TikTok, Disney’s retreat on Jimmy…
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President of Business Operations for WNBA Cleveland Allison Howard joins Justin and Carter to discuss last week's media event, how they plan to approach the runway to 2028, how fans can remain engaged with the brand and why it was so important for the WNBA to return to Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This is What Proves Trump’s Dementia: Psychologist
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42:17Dr. John Gartner, former Johns Hopkins professor and co-host of the podcast ‘Shrinking Trump,’ joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to deliver a chilling diagnosis: Donald Trump is showing signs of dementia layered on top of malignant narcissism. Drawing on decades of clinical expertise, Dr. Gartner explains how Trump’s declining language, erratic gait, …
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Real Reason ABC Bowed to Trump on Kimmel: Wolff
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36:32Trump chronicler Michael Wolff joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to explain why Donald Trump has chosen now to formalize his assault on the media. From the president’s feud with Jimmy Kimmel and Disney’s quiet capitulation, to Wolff’s surreal late-night ice cream with Trump in Beverly Hills, and even his own face projected onto Windsor Castle, this ep…
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Orlando Magic Preview with Philip Rossman-Reich
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1:05:18Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily and Locked On Magic joins Justin and Carter to discuss the offseason for the Orlando Magic. How Desmond Bane will fit in with the team, what swing factors exist for them, and how they might match up against the Cavs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal
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41:29Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose worl…
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Trump Raging at Epstein Ruining U.K. Visit: Wolff
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41:19Trump chronicler Michael Wolff and the Beast’s Joanna Coles unpack the president’s awkward state visit to Britain. From King Charles’ white-tie dinner with Trump and Rupert Murdoch, to the firing of U.K. ambassador Peter Mandelson over his own Epstein entanglements, to Labour leader Keir Starmer’s desperate attempt to turn the trip into a political…
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#21 The Biology of Trauma: Dr. Aimie Apigian on How Mind and Body Shape Each Other
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43:08In this thought-provoking episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a physician, trauma specialist, and author, to dive deep into the intersection of trauma and biology. Dr. Apigian brings her unique perspective—rooted in personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent, her Armenian heritage, and years of medical …
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How Trump is Turning Kirk Tragedy into Power Grab
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49:05Star columnist David Rothkopf joins the Daily Beast’s Joanna Coles and Executive Editor Hugh Dougherty to discuss Trump’s week of cascading crises. From Kash Patel’s reckless tweets and FOX News appearances that have corroded FBI trust, to the internal purges and morale collapse that now haunt the Bureau, the hosts probe how Trump’s allies are weap…
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This Is Why Trump Lost It After Kirk Murder: Wolff
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37:11Trump chronicler Michael Wolff joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to unravel Donald Trump’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing. They examine how Trump rushed to blame the left before facts were known, appears to have dodged any real grief, and may still be haunted by his own brush with assassination. From a Trump’s droopy face appearing at this week’s …
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Why Fading Trump, 79, Just Keeps Losing: Rothkopf
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34:40The Daily Beast's unmissable columnist David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to dive into what he calls one of Donald Trump’s most chaotic weeks yet. The 79-year-old president has been jeered at by protesters across a dining table, faced mounting health concerns, dealt with the assassination of his acolyte, Charlie Kirk, while abroad, his foreign polic…
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Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks joins Justin and Carter to preview how the Atlanta Hawks will match up against the Cavs next season. Thoughts from their offseason, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and what the expectations are coming off an offseason with a lot of change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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