Best Art Ish Theory Podcasts (2025)

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#1752 Reigniting the Nuclear Arms Race: Fat Man, Little Boy, and Donald Trump 3:24:04

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Air Date 11/7/2025 The most dangerous part of nuclear weapons has always been the people in charge of them. As we potentially enter a new arms race, some of the worst people in the world are in charge of the vast majority of nuclear weapons. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestofth…

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# 702 - Ryan Sickler’s Leap Into Manhood 1:49:28

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I sit down with comedian Ryan Sickler. We talk about airplane fights, weight-loss drugs, car pies, self image, losing loved ones, leaps into manhood, his new special, and much more! Watch Ryan’s new special on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGWVyM2NJo&t=3463s Follow Ryan:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rsickler IG: https://www.instagra…

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Something’s Burning: Just a Couple of Good Guys | Josh Peck + Ben Soffer | S6 E13 1:40:36

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This week, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer come over to eat some lamb lollipops and mashed cauliflower. We discuss fatherhood, loving our wives, and not drinking – just what you would expect from a couple of Good Guys.Check out Josh & Ben’s podcast, Good Guys - https://dearmedia.com/shows/good-guysFollowhttps://www.instagram.com/shuapeckhttps://www.instag…

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#1751 Monthly-ish Mix: Institutions Fall, Reality Breaks, Empire Rises 3:47:06

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Air Date: 11/11/25 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we examine how power is being quietly consolidated across institutions, how propaganda and AI are reshaping our sense of reality, and how division and fear are fueling both domestic repression and global aggression. From the Su…

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#1750 "America's Backyard" - The War on Terror Meets the War on Drugs 3:05:57

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Air Date 11/7/2025 The United States claiming a divine (and imperialist) right to tamper in the politics of South American countries is nothing new. As is so often the case with Trump, the biggest difference is that he’s doing proudly and in the open what used to be done only shamefully and in secret. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text…

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SOLVED! FROM THE ARCHIVES - “Transgressive Thoughts in a Villain Era” (Original Air Date: 1-6-25) 1:10:06

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Re-Air Date: 11–6-25 Unless you were a member in January of 2025, this episode of SOLVED! will be brand new to you! We’re slowing down production for a little bit to reorganize our production processes, so enjoy this episode from our archives (and B.Y: before YouTube) where Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - Why people love villains Ch. …

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# 701 - Margo Price Got Pregnant at a Widespread Panic Show 1:32:56

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I sit down with singer/songwriter Margo Price. We talk about Dolly Parton, our favorite artists, meeting your heroes, and Margo plays “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down”. Follow Margo: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@margoprice IG: https://www.instagram.com/missmargoprice Set sail with Fully Loaded at Sea here: https://bertkreischercruise.tbits.me/trk/kcRec …

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#1749 Democracy: In Theory, In Practice, and Under Threat 3:02:14

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Air Date 11/4/2025 Elections are always coming up, some sooner than others, so we thought we would take a look at the state of our democracy and what we must do to maintain it in the face of the greatest direct assault on our institutions we've seen in our 250 year history. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us…

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Something's Burning: Naïve Compliance with the Sklar Brothers | S6 E12 1:14:04

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Randy and Jason Sklar are back in the kitchen with me to talk about twinning, trade schools, skin tags, and whether OJ was really guilty or not. And in honor of one of our favorite restaurants, Genghis Cohen, I am making Chinese / Jewish fusion food: kungpao chicken and pastrami fried rice. Plus, they call my dad to see if he's actually proud of me…

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#1748 Patriotism in Peril: Democracy, the Military, and the Fight Over What America Means 3:41:05

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Air Date 11/02/2025 A lot of people on the left aren't feeling the love for their country right now and that's understandable but we have some thoughts on more productive ways to channel those conflicting feelings toward a country that is currently falling far short of living up to its founding ideals. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or tex…

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# 700 - Ronda Rousey is the GOAT 1:47:30

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I sit down with UFC & WWE legend Ronda Rousey. We talk about her training again, her graphic novel, WWE promos, cutting weight, her Mom, her first big check, becoming a champion, and much more! Buy Ronda's new debut graphic novel, Expecting The Unexpected here - https://amzn.to/48M4bJU Follow Ronda: https://www.instagram.com/rondarousey Come see me…

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#1747 Racism in the United States, it turns out, is a problem 3:10:15

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Air Date 10/28/2025 As we were looking for episode topics, I came across an article making the case that racism is a real problem in the country and that there were lots of recent examples that proved the point. And I was like, "Racism? In the US?! In Trump's Republican Party?? That doesn't sound like the country I've heard of." (sarcasm) But then …

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Something's Burning: Squid Ink, Scallops + Quick Sand Kinks with Sal Vulcano + Jay Larson | S6 E11 1:47:42

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My friends Sal Vulcano and Jay Larson come by the kitchen to talk about crowd work comedy, old man health, and quicksand p*rn – just to name a few. I make squid ink pasta and scallops while we figure out exactly HOW the squid ink is obtained… and Jay and I bully Sal into sticking his finger into boiling hot pasta sauce. Check out Jay’s special, Sou…

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#1746 What an actual attack on free speech looks like 3:12:46

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Air Date 10/25/2025 Trump's attacks on free speech, particularly with the use of the Federal Communications Commission, goes far beyond the Jimmy Kimmel story. We're in the middle of an all-out assault on freedom of speech, a free and unbiased press, and freedom of association. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, messag…

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# 699 - Ian Fidance & Katherine Blanford Bully my Assistant 1:38:11

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I sit down on the road from the “Permission to Party” tour with comedians, Ian Fidance & Katherine Blanford. We talk about touring together, Ian's celibacy, dreams, addiction, working out together, my assistant Kyle, and much more! Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/ianimal69 Katherine: https://www.instagram.com/itskatherineblanford Come see me …

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#1374 Tell Stories, Not Myths: Columbus and the Centrality of Colonialism (Throwback) 1:01:14

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Original Air Date: 10/13/2020 Today we take a look at the myths of Columbus and American Exceptionalism™ that we cling to and turn our gaze to some of the less-understood but more accurate and important aspects of our collective history Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft…

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Something's Burning: Breaking down Les Mascots with Feitelberg and Mikey Pavinelli | S6 E10 1:24:12

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Barstool’s very own John Feitelberg and Mikey Pavinelli swing by the kitchen to talk about their latest project–Les Mascots on YouTube. And between the acting, the directing, and the budget–it’s a homerun. Also a homerun? The NY Strip, French Fries, and Tableside Caesar I make ‘em.FollowJohn: https://www.instagram.com/feitelberg Mikey: https://www.…

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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #25 - Trump’s “State Capitalism” is Just a Grift, NOT Socialism 19:24

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Air Date: 10–14-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The cartoonish conservative and libertarian responses to Trump’s state capitalism Ch. 2 - Trump’s interest in sovereign wealth funds, and the lie the right sells its supporters about getting money back Ch. 3 - The left spectrum of reactions to Trump’s state capitalism Ch. 4 - W…

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#1745 Fake New World: The Age of AI Slop, AI Education, and AI Fascism 4:18:56

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Air Date 10/19/2025 Robber Barons™ of The Gilded Age™ told themselves stories about how they were ushering in progress for all which is why, they argued, they shouldn't be constrained by things like safety regulations or worker unions - impoverishing millions while injuring and killing thousands in the process. It took a stock market crash, the Gre…

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# 698 - Fireside Chats with Todd Glass 1:37:35

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I sit down with comedian, Todd Glass. We talk about the gifts he brought, childhood smells, The Event of a Lifetime, Paul Anka, and Todd sets the mood! Follow Todd: YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/thetoddglassshow IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetoddglassshow Get tickets to see “The Event of a Lifetime” Nov 7-16 at https://www.toddglass.com Come …

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Something’s Burning: Breaking Down Hip Hop + Hood Movies w/Big Boy, Jeezy + Eric Blake | S06 E09 1:30:47

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It’s my favorite combination in the kitchen today–comedy and music. Radio legend Big Boy, Jeezy, and Eric Blake come by to eat oxtail and breakdown hip hop, hood movies, and my white boy energy. We also talk about Big Boy’s career, his weight loss and Jeezy’s residency in Vegas. Buy tickets to Big Boy’s Comedy Kings show at Yaamavá Theater on Decem…

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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #24 - Attacking the Medium is the Message: Trump’s Media Oligarchs and the Assault on Free Speech 24:32

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Air Date: 10–5-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The state of American media consolidation Ch. 2 - The debate over free speech and the how the history of the right proves they have never been in favor of it. Ch. 3 - The Trump administrations latest aggressive anti-free speech moves, and the Jimmy Kimmel suspension Ch. 4 - A lo…

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#1743 Trump and Project 2025: Blitzkrieg Against America 3:15:00

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Air Date 10/10/2025 The strategy that Trump and the masterminds behind Project 2025 are following is to move as fast as possible to implement their agenda because they know perfectly well how unpopular it is and will be as time goes on. It's hard to argue that anything good will come of this but I'm going to try during my comments anyway. Be part o…

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# 697 - Zac Brown’s Sphere Dream Comes True 1:28:17

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I sit down with Country Star, Zac Brown. We talk about his hustle, touring, spear fishing, his childhood, quitting motorcycles, becoming a leader, and more! Follow Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zacbrown https://www.instagram.com/zacbrownband Come see me on the Permission to Party World Tour! Go to https://www.bertbertbert.com/#tour2 for tickets --…

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Something’s Burning: The Locker Room with Chase Rice + Brian Urlacher | S6 E08 1:32:13

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Country star Chase Rice and former linebacker Brian Urlacher come by the kitchen to discuss playing football, having fans, and B&E. I stuff a Dutch oven FULL of food for a traditional Korean Army Stew and we create a business that’s bound to be a hit Follow Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaserice Brian: https://www.instagram.com/54urlacher Recip…

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#1742 Captured Court, Captured Nation: SCOTUS Serves Trump's Authoritarianism 3:15:22

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Air Date 10/7/2025 The Trump administration has been doing what we knew it would: breaking laws and losing about 95% of their court battles. And the conservatively stacked Supreme Court has been doing what we knew it would: overwhelmingly ruling for Trump to cover his tracks because that's what they were put there to do. Be part of the show! Leave …

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#1741 Global Uprisings: Dissatisfaction Roiling France, the UK, and Nepal 3:19:32

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Air Date 10/3/2025 People around the world are angry, often for different reasons and even more frequently based on falseities - though not always. For instance, the Right in the UK and France are upset about immigration though most of those who are angry are wrong about the facts. But there's also widespread dissatisfaction with national governmen…

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# 696 - Adam DeVine is a Workaholic 1:28:41

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I sit down with actor and comedian, Adam DeVine. We talk about The Righteous Gemstones, working with Danny McBride, Workaholics, pain reprocessing therapy, what’s next for Adam, and much more! Get tickets to Adam Devine, Anders Holm & Blake Anderson’s Cruise “This Cruise is Important” at https://www.thiscruiseisimportant.com Follow Adam IG: https:/…

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Something's Burning: Burnin’ Down the House W/ Cedric the Entertainer + Anthony Anderson | S6 E07 1:05:28

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Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson bring their own BBQ to the kitchen today – from their joint AC Barbecue. And since there’s no outdoing THAT, I’m cookin’ up the Instagram-worthy sizzling cheese smash burger. We talk about The Cabin, what words white guys can use, and how Gege Kreischer went ballistic when she met Cedric. And I do my best…

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#1740 Monthly-ish Mix: The Enemy Within and the Enemy Without—America's Two-Front 3:52:04

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Air Date: 09/30/25 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we track the dangerous convergence of domestic collapse and international chaos by looking at political violence and martyrdom accelerating division, institutional capture from the courts to the media, the dismantling of voting…

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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #23 - ROBBING YOU BLIND: ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ and Mass Consumer Manipulation 19:01

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Air Date: 9–24-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - Intro, and quick follow up on bad satire Ch. 2 - The new culture of ‘buy now pay later’ and how these companies are manipulating the public to normalize the culture of overconsumption Ch. 3 - How companies pass the environmental toll of their products on the public, and the rise…

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#1526 A History of Political Violence in the US (Throwback) 1:20:44

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Original Air Date: 11/15/2022 Today, we take a look at our extremely steady history of political violence from the Revolution, through the Civil War, Reconstruction and Jim Crow, into the Civil Rights era, the Militia Movement and domestic terrorism, and now to our current once-again-radicalized, right-wing movement willing to use and tacitly condo…

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# 695 - Lukas Nelson Isn’t Just Willie's Son 1:28:17

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I sit down with Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, Lukas Nelson. We talk about having Willie Nelson as a Dad, getting sober, working on “A Star is Born”, great songwriters, and Lukas plays “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” & “Pretty Much”. Follow Lukas IG: https://www.instagram.com/lukasnelsonofficial The Permission to Party World Tour st…

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Something's Burning: Rob Lowe, Adam Ray And Me = Three Heartthrobs | S6 E06 1:26:58

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Rob Lowe and Adam Ray swing by the kitchen and it’s as good as you’re hoping it is. Between the low country she-crab soup, the pork crackling, and the stories that Rob shares – it’s a dream come true. It doesn’t hurt that Adam pulls out some of his best impressions and Rob offers marital advice. Follow Rob: https://www.instagram.com/roblowe Adam: h…

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#1739 The Charlie Kirk Assassination and the Plans to Weaponize It 3:29:37

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Air Date 9/23/2025 All that is happening in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination was quite predictable because we've actually seen this game plan play out before. The only thing we didn't know was what would be the catalyst to really put the autocracy into high gear. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us …

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SOLVED! #22 - The Culture Wars at 10,000 Feet 18:51

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Air Date: 9–20-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The right-wing’s continued attempts at satire Ch. 2 - Manufactured outrage about male cheerleaders and sorority dances Ch. 3 - How political outsiders always adopt new tech, and how that ties to pushing back against misinformation Ch. 4 - Final thoughts on how when bad actors ma…

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#1738 Escalations: Russia, Israel, And What We Are Allowed to Say About It 3:28:50

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Air Date 9/20/2025 The escalations are happening so fast now that even though this episode is about Russia increasing tensions by violating NATO airspace in Poland with drones and Israel intensifying their belligerence by bombing inside Qatar, those aren't even the most recent incidents now that Russian jets have entered NATO airspace in Estonia an…

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# 694 - Guy Fieri Shares the Secrets of Flavortown 1:44:52

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I sit down with Emmy Award-winning TV presenter, restaurateur, and New York Times bestselling author, Guy Fieri. We talk about his impressive career, jewelry, his Dad’s impact on his life, Guy’s Burger Joint, and much more! Follow Guy IG: https://www.instagram.com/guyfieri The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://www.…

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#1737 State of the Resistance: Labor, Anger, and Knowing That We've Been Here Before 3:31:51

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Air Date 9/16/2025 Between recent Labor Day rallies and Republican Town Hall meetings, we're seeing that resistance to Trump's deeply unpopular policies is alive and well. Plus we're going to look at some historical legacies of resistance movements that can both inform and inspire us today. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999…

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Something's Burning: Not A Damn Chance That Something’s Burning | Neen Williams + Chef Phillip Frankland Lee | S6 E05 1:24:30

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Neen Williams and Chef Phillip Frankland Lee swing by the kitchen to chat about their new podcast, Not a Damn Chance! And, as always with chefs, I like to cook to impress – so, a rockfish moilee curry over (not) cooked rice and some papadums is sure to wow them. We also talk about skateboarding, how to get a Michelin star, and of course – burgers. …

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#1736 Not the Opposition Party the Country Need Right Now 3:38:26

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Air Date 9/11/2025 I've always learned the high-level understanding that the Nazis were partly able to come to power because the opposition at the time was too caught up with infighting to create a coherent resistance. With hindsight, it's easy to lament how badly they miscalculated the circumstances but living through the modern day and watching t…

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# 693 - Jordan Jensen Has Hot Cousin Energy 1:42:27

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I sit down with comedian, Jordan Jenson to talk about having 3 lesbian moms, B-2 Jets, putting our dog down, what kind of girlfriend she is, and much more! Follow Jordan IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjensenlolstop Check out her new special “Take Me With You” on Netflix! The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://w…

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Something's Burning: A Musician, A Model, and a Hot Meal | Chanel West Coast + Dom Fenison | S6 E04 1:32:01

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Chanel West Coast and her baby daddy, Dom Fenison stop by the kitchen for some conversation and cooking. But Dom’s not just a pretty face –he’s actually a cook with his own cookbook. So Bert’s whipping up some of his recipes, Picadillo (Picadomo) and guacamole, and getting the low down on Chanel’s music career, what it’s like to be a male model, an…

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#1735 Trump's Making Friends of Enemies and Enemies of Neighbors (Foreign and Domestic Wars) 3:48:33

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Air Date 9/7/2025 Trump has been setting a new tone both at home and abroad which is shaking up everything from the war in Ukraine to threats of force against Mexico, Venezuela, and our own American cities with the militarization of domestic policing. And we made all of this before Trump posted an Apocalypse Now meme about using the Department of W…

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SOLVED! #21 - GerryF**ked: How to Fix Congressional Representation and End Homelessness 21:07

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Air Date: 9–3-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The surprising origins of Gerrymandering Ch. 2 - The options we have to improve congressional representation for everyone in the country Ch. 3 - Democratic states response to Republican gerrymandering threats Ch. 4 - The argument for DC statehood and the people to blame for why i…

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# 692 - Rachael Harris is Dating During Menopause?? 2:08:44

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I sit down with actor, Rachael Harris. We talk about The Hangover, dating during menopause, hot bagging, what Meghan Markle is like, and much more! Follow Rachael IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelharris The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://www.bertbertbert.com/#tour2 for tickets! ------------------------------…

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#1567 How to Sell an Immoral Economic System to the Masses (Throwback) 1:03:13

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Air Date: 6–20-2023 Today, we take a look at the story of how neoliberalism was born, how corporations were organized to help push it into the mainstream, and how the courts were reshaped to permanently tilt the rules in favor of corporate power. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bes…

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Something's Burning: Bone Marrow Shots Are Not a Good Idea | Landon Bridges + Daddy Steve | S6 E03 1:25:24

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Social media stars Landon Bridges and Daddy Steve are comin’ by the kitchen and I’m blowin’ their minds with bone marrow and beef tenderloin. We talk about comedy, p*rn stars, and how to clean a cast iron pan. We also attempt a bone marrow shot, and I will say – DO NOT RECOMMEND. Follow Daddy Steve: https://www.instagram.com/daddysteve Landon: http…

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#1734 Where is the Revolutionary, Anti-Fascist Art? 3:11:37

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Air Date 9/1/2025 The way people consume almost every variety of media, entertainment, and art is different now than it was only 10-15 years ago. That means that the way protest music, revolutionary art, and even mass market productions and performances are going to be different, feel different, and likely find you in different ways than in the pas…

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SOLVED! #20 - America’s Brain Drain: How Scientific Empires Fall 26:57

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Air Date: 8–28-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - How scientific empires fall Ch. 2 - How fascists of the past have destroyed their country’s scientific progress in fear of inconvenient truths Ch. 3 - How other countries are taking the opportunity to poach American scientists Ch. 4 - Living in a society that is shifting away fr…