Best Angry Robot Podcasts (2025)

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354. Ken Burns. America at an Inflection Point. Playoff Baseball with Ken. The American Revolution. Hegseth and Trump’s Big Generals Meeting Spectacle. The Shutdown is Here. 46:16

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The summer has come to a close in a crescendo of chaos. Political violence, confusion and anger are the defining features of the American vibe. And the American vibe, it ain’t good. Tension everywhere as new cities are added to the target list seemingly daily. Memphis, LA, New York, Chicago. And now a government shutdown when things couldn’t get an…

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566: You’ve Done Everything Wrong 54:05

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We talk bags, notebooks and upgrade complaints and get mad at streaming services. YouTube is the latest to capitulate to Trump. iOS 26.0.1 is out but it doesn't fix Moltz's CarPlay issue. Moltz’s backpack was made by Brenthaven but they don’t make it anymore. His shoulder bag is an Incase bag they also don’t make anymore. So that was helpful. But h…

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353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Source ... 58:14

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This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are. Why do America’s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (…

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565: I’m Doing Some Real Math Here, Okay 52:48

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We reconvene to discuss our new phones, the upcoming foldable iPhone and changing the name of the podcast. The Information says Apple has boosted production of the base iPhone 17. Mark Gurman says the foldable iPhone will be like two iPhone Airs hinged together. Our thanks to HelloFresh. HelloFresh brings you comforting, chef-designed recipes and f…

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352. State Senator Rick Bennett. Independent for Governor of Maine. Why He Left the GOP. Vacationland as a Bellwether for the Independent Movement. The Massive Drop in Canadian Tourism. Trump vs Governors ... 40:09

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Fall is just around the corner, kids are back in school, football has kicked off and your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is here to continue to tear into the future of independent politics. And American politics. This week, we’ve got a great conversation with Maine State Senator Rick Bennett, a lifelong Republican and former state party Chair…

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564: So Angry About That Button 53:56

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Dan and Moltz discuss what they're looking forward to on Friday and general reaction to Apple's new operating systems. Dan reviewed the new versions of iOS and watchOS. The Verge likes the new Apple Watch SE. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. S…

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Episode 351. Rob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). The Annual 9/11 Show. 2025: Has American Forgotten? The Stories, The Heroes, The Controversies, The Politicization, The Never Ending Fight For Healthcare, And The Mission ... 49:10

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If you’ve listened to this show over the years, chances are that you’ve heard our guest. If you haven’t, get ready for a solid dose of the straight up good stuff. Rob Serra (@SerraRob) is back for the annual 9/11 episode and this one hits hard. Host and founder Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) was there at Ground Zero on 9/11. So was Rob. It was fam…

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563: Flaming Hot Don’t Eat It 51:09

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Maybe you heard about the Apple event. Or maybe you fell asleep. We run through Apple's various announcements and our impressions as we try to figure out what we're going to order. Dan's got an article up about the things Apple didn't discuss. Our thanks to Factor, which delivers healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Go to factormeal…

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350. Dean Kamen (Replay). Inventing iBOTs, Segways and Scooters. The Wheelchair of the Future. Inside DARPA. Using Robots To Build Kids. Revenge of the Nerds. 1:27:33

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We’ve got one last look back before we plunge into the future. This week we’re taking it way, way back to Episode 26 with the amazing inventor Dean Kamen. From Episode 26 - September 26, 2019: Dean Kamen is one of the greatest inventors of our time. He invented the Segway, the first drug infusion pump, and the Slingshot–a water purification device …

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562: Pumpkin Spice iPhone 46:48

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Oh man. I'm supposed to write show notes. That's usually Moltz's thing. Well, the good news is, all three hosts are here this time. Two of them are in Lex's office. One of them is not a nickel. We share predictions for next week's iPhone event. We learn why Dan should maybe have a wallet AirTag? Or a new AirTag 2? He probably won't get one, though.…

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349. Jeffrey Wright (Replay). Westworld and COVID19. Fighting the Virus in Brooklyn. Rallying for Restaurants. Ebola in Sierra Leone. The Slave Behind Jack Daniels Whiskey. 1:26:04

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Our summer break continues as we knock out our housekeeping and get things ready for a busy fall. And before we get back to all new episodes we’ve got another great look back at a favorite with the great actor Jeffrey Wright. He digs into his role on WestWorld, his time in Hollywood and the roles he loves to take on, and he shares the story of Near…

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561: A Well-Oiled Machine 1:05:50

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John Moltz joins host Guy English to get obsessive about floors, Liquid Glass and icons. John Gruber discusses macOS Tahoe's icon problem. The Iconfactory’s Tot hits version 2.0. John Siracusa has had a very bad experience with AppleCare One. Our thanks to HelloFresh, the company that sends chef-crafted recipes and fresh ingredients to your home. F…

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348. Aaron Mankin (Replay). Losing Your Face in Combat. Debating Sara Huckabee Sanders in High School. How to Survive 70 Surgeries. Aaron’s Playboy Mansion Story. Scars Are Not Forever. Operation Mend ... 1:14:50

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Our August break continues and we’re throwing it way back to Episode 34 with Aaron Mankin. A true American hero, Aaron Mankin joined Paul Rieckhoff at the Classic Car Club in New York for an incredibly powerful conversation. Having survived a catastrophic IED explosion in Iraq that left him with severe burns and countless injuries shares the story …

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560: All The Parts That Touch You 1:04:08

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Guy English joins us to talk about Lex's guilt-inducing new Mac purchase that he sacrificed his morals for. We talk about refurbed Macs and Vision Pros, Dan's new Folder Automations, iCloud woes, and the reality that Apple just needs to stop doing things. There's a little Lex.Games talk, too. Guy mentions Lex's interview with Marco Arment from 2018…

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347. David Bellavia (Replay). The Sole Living Medal of Honor Recipient of the Iraq War. Combat is Not Like The Movies. Who’s A Bigger Threat - Libertarians or Liberals? Time Does Not Heal All Wounds. Live ... 1:26:01

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Our throwback August continues as we go way back to Episode 33 with Paul’s fascinating conversation with the sole living Medal of Honor Recipient from the Iraq War. It’s a hell of a distinction–and a hell of a conversation. Take some time and listen to this timeless talk about war, humanity and the drive to push forward, even after horrific loss. F…

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559: I’m Mad at Everyone 56:20

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We talk presidential participation awards, Perplexity's bid for attention and removing the notch. John Gruber has thoughts on Apple’s award for the president. Moltz and Dan use the Ice menu bar manager. Perplexity makes a ridiculous bid for Chrome. What if they made a MacBook without a notch? Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat sm…

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346. Sam Bee (Replay). The Kurds are Being Slaughtered. Democrats Debate Again. The Middle East Jenga Game. Sam Bee at The DMV. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back with Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde ... 1:07:48

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Our August break is continuing with a replay of one of our favorite chats we’ve ever recorded. This one is really fun. Over the next few weeks we’ll be re-sharing conversations with some of our favorite guests as they share their stories of independence, integrity, information, inspiration and definitely impact. We’re kicking the series off with a …

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558: I Regret Being Helpful 50:45

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Dan is away but Lex and Moltz are here to discuss AI slop, Apple’s comments on its enhanced Siri efforts and goings on in the podcast industry. Tim Cook said the enhanced version of Siri is coming along great! Thanks for asking! The company also held an all-hands meeting to talk to employees about the situation. Everything’s going great but just in…

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345. Stephen Colbert. Replay with the American Icon. Taking on Trump, The Supreme Court Battle, Breonna Taylor, Leadership After Loss, Stephen’s Dog Eating Ai Weiwei’s Art, Joking in the Face of Fear ... 1:03:58

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Producers note: Folks, if you’ve been following this show for a while now, you know we go hard. All of the time. From last week’s event in Washington DC to upcoming events later this year, to the non-stop news appearances (not to mention I make Paul walk around New York filming himself talking into a camera), to the multiple organizations he’s help…

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557: Alien or Robot or Not 45:40

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Lex is back and we discuss traveling, AppleCare One and iPhone 17 Pro leaks. Glenn Fleishman looked at getting cellular data while traveling. Samsung’s antioxidant sensor is fooled by Cheez Its. Apple announced AppleCare One. Is this an iPhone 17 Pro? Somerville is having a cat for mayor controversy. Dan has a new short story out in his “Galactic C…

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344. Live From DC. The Independent Center’s Independent Voice Conference. Hear From Independent Candidates for Office From Around the Country Featuring: Idaho’s Todd Achilles, California’s Ethan Penner ... 33:26

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What’s it like behind the scenes of the independent movement? What does the future look like and who will be the candidates that emerge as leaders of the movement? They’re important questions we’ve explored now for years and this week we’ve got a rare opportunity to share with you, the true independent Americans.This week, our host Paul Rieckhoff (…

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556: You’re a Whole Process 1:06:23

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Apple approaches the public beta, the UK reportedly backs off and who's buying a foldable iPhone? Apple posted the Tahoe public beta for some but then pulled it. Nick Heer discusses the UK supposedly backing down on demanding a back door to iOS. Apple sues Jon Prosser. iOS 27 will reportedly get some tweaks for a foldable iPhone. Apple is expected …

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343. Dan Osborn. The Independent Vet Is Running Again In Nebraska. The Mechanic vs The Billionaire. Agreeing With Tucker Carlson. Ukraine’s Support Grows. Who’s Your Favorite Ninja Turtle? Coach Youman ... 42:36

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The summer of 2025 has been a time of chaos. A time of confusion. And a time of distress for many Americans. But for independent Americans it’s been a little bit different. In between all of the moments of turmoil have been glimmers of hope, a chance at a better future. And that better future is being driven by independents. From Jim Walden’s upsta…

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555: All the Astronauts Died 1:09:55

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Jason Snell joins Dan and Moltz to discuss Jeff Williams, iPhone colors and Apple betas. Jeff Williams is retiring. The iPhone 17 colors reportedly include orange. Jason takes a look at Longplay. Tim Cook and Eddy Cue went to the Sun Valley conference. Apple is making a big deal about magnets. Dan recalls the Valiant comics universe. Our thanks to …

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342. Todd Achilles. Independent Veteran for Senate in Idaho. National Parks Under Attack. Dan Osborn is Running Again. Trump Threatens to Bomb Moscow. Russia Sanctions Bill Finally Coming. VA’s Cutting ... 43:04

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Things are hot in America this summer. And they’re only getting hotter. The VA is cutting 30,000 jobs, Trump is threatening to bomb Moscow and Beijing, Hegseth is doing Hegseth things at the Pentagon, and New York City is hovering around one hundred degrees while a socialist is leading in the polls for Mayor. Shit is toasty and it’s only gonna get …

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554: Drinking For Three 40:50

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Lex gives us his travel tips, Liquid Glass turns it down a notch and please stand by because your call is important to us. iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass. Lex recommends TripIt. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were y…

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341. Congressman Mike Lawler. Independents Day 2025. What Mamdani Means. The Weakness of the GOP in NY. Will He Run For Governor? The AUMF Must Go. Ukraine Sanctions Bill Update. Vets Need Bi-Partisan ... 44:44

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It’s the Fourth of July, and she might be a little dinged up, but after 249 years, America is still standing. And she will keep standing as long as there are independent Americans out there to stay vigilant and ensure that the torch that Lady Liberty holds high above her head as a beacon for all stays lit. And this show will always stay vigilant. E…

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553: Everything’s Kinda Software and BS 1:06:21

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The Rebound’s Canadian bureau checks in to talk with Dan and Moltz about the Vision Pro, cheap MacBooks and trade wars. Were you aware that Moltz also sells Andor-themed merch? Apple has plans for more Vision products. Duh. It’s also rumored to be working on a low cost MacBook. Canada has scrapped its digital services tax. If you want to help out t…

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340. Senator Angus King. The Only Real Independent US Senator? Trump Bombs Iran. Now the Spin Begins. Can The Senate Stop Him? The Spirit of Joshua Chamberlain. Socialist Mamdani Wins NYC’s Rigged Primary ... 46:06

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Trump has bombed Iran. And now, the spin and politics is accelerating faster than a B-2 bomber. And a political bomb dropped on NYC this week as 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani conquered Andrew Cuomo and a cluttered Democratic primary. Now, he’ll take on a wacky Republican radio host, the compromised disaster that is Eric Adams, maybe Cuomo (u…

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552: Differently Tainted 44:29

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We all turn down Apple's F1 offer, Perplexity would love it if Apple bought them and we discuss more beta feelings. People are mad again. This time about Apple’s promotion of “F1”. Apple reportedly had internal talks about acquiring Perplexity, the company that Wired called “a bullshit machine”. Nick Heer suggests these rumors are coming from Perpl…

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339. Sebastian Junger. America at the Breaking Point. Trump Blowing Through Every Red Line. 2,000 More Troops to LA. Will Trump Bomb Iran? The Golden Rule of American War. Props to Everyone After No Kings ... 1:01:14

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Summer is officially here and things are getting hot. Too hot. From the assassination of state legislators in Minnesota last week to a potential hot war with Iran to more and more troops deployed into American streets, this is one of the tensest times anyone can remember. And in tense times it’s good to get a little perspective. And we’ve got the p…

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551: Sigh 48:00

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We discuss other, weirder phones, iCloud storage tears and Dan's beta experiences. Please enjoy a CAT-branded flip phone. Apple finally lets developers use promo codes. Tim Cook and Brad Pitt showed up at Apple’s 5th Avenue store to promote “F1, The Movie”. Apple’s new transcription system is apparently really good. If you want to help out the show…

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338. Barbara Starr. The Battle of Los Angeles. I Tried to Tell You All. Trump Sends Guard and Federal Troops into LA. What Red State Governors Will Do. This is Putin and Bin Laden’s Dream. And Trump’s ... 53:40

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We’re only six months into Trump 2.0 and things are getting bad fast. He was looking for a fight. And he found it. Unrest in Los Angeles has been met with a mobilization of troops that few predicted. But your host, Paul Rieckhoff, did. For five years we’ve been sounding the alarm. Thinking the unthinkable—that has often come true. From COVID, to Tr…