Best Atomic Zero Podcasts (2025)

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Atomic Zero Show #105 Steve Lee 3:49:46

6d ago3:49:46

3:49:46

Send us a text After being away, Steve is back in America and ready to join us for the next Atomic Zero. Let's get this going! You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczeroshow Facebook: facebook.com/AtomicZeroShow Instagram: instagram.com/atomi…

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How to remember everything — Tiago Forte and his Second Brain 27:08

17h ago27:08

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We need a system to keep our brain clear of all those nagging little tasks and bits of info we arry with us, so it can focus on having better ideas. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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102: Chek(h)ov's Hospital 1:46:28

2d ago1:46:28

1:46:28

This is it: the end of the road. Andor comes to a close, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to cover the final episodes and discuss how we really feel about ziggurats, whether #KatWasRight, and what exactly Star Trek IV is remembered for. Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bun…

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How to build a car or plan a wedding using Kanban 19:54

8d ago19:54

19:54

We can learn a lot from the world of manufacture and bring it into the work that we do. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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101: I Have Questions About Biggs Darklighter Now 1:20:02

8d ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Welcome to the Rebellion! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the latest three episodes of Andor, including Syril’s parasocial relationship with Cassian, the changing narrative of the rebels, and women being replaced by droids. Next year in Yavin! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benes…

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Episode 6: Atomic Tactics 1:34:20

10d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Jamie and Martin take The 3rd Circle's para-academic football research unit down to the deepest level of the game's atomic structure. Forget the God's Eye View, the truest creative forces are inside football's base matter. To investigate these most unstable of phenomena, our hosts channel the spirit of Dennis Quaid and fling themselves headfirst in…

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Why giving less than 100% is better for your health 17:48

15d ago17:48

17:48

The whip-cracking "give it all you got" business bro bullshit isn’t just insensitive – it’s actually wrong. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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100: Spider-Based Economy 1:27:56

16d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

A rebellion is afoot! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss this second triptych of Andor season 2, including revenge as therapy, the tension of talking about art, and the importance of cake—especially because it’s our 100th episode! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Du…

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Buckminster Fuller and the system of You 21:13

22d ago21:13

21:13

Modern work needs a more modern approach than Taylorism's simple "one right way". Enter systems theory, and one of its greatest proponents. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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99: The Most Awkward Fondue Ever 1:24:01

23d ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Time for a wedding and…murder?! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to cover the first chapter of season 2 of Andor, including important questions like: Should wedding hikes come back in fashion? How do you choose between two identical white outfits? And why are we watching a 1950s PSA about spiders? Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes …

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What Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brains 24:42

1M ago24:42

24:42

He’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results. So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work? Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer. Su…

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How to stick to it when the novelty wears off – Atomic Habits 27:18

1M ago27:18

27:18

Could there be more to habit building than “just showing up”? On those days when you can’t find the inspiration, is there anything you can do to help keep you on track? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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Episode 5: Boxed In 1:24:42

1M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Jamie and Martin get meta in this episode of The 3rd Circle as our ever-intrepid hosts try to sketch a more detailed outline of the dominant tactical paradigm. Could it be that the reality we perceive as real is nothing more than a simulation? Are we all living in a box? If we are, what is its nature? Why are we living in it? How might we escape? T…

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How to turn your side hustle into your main gig – “The One Thing” 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

While we might not come up with a paradigm-shifting idea, we are capable of putting a dent in the universe, and putting something on the permanent record of the Internet. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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Atomic Zero Show #104 jxtheo 3:04:16

2M ago3:04:16

3:04:16

Send us a text From the bustling streets of Quezon City to the sacred lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone in San Francisco, jxtheo (j-thee-o), or Jean (JT) Teodoro, has cultivated a unique voice as an environmentalist, proletarian internationalist, poet, and educator. Their artistic expression extends beyond words, encompassing the discipline of boxing. …

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20% of your effort makes up 80% of your success — The Pareto principle 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

How you can use this law of nature, work, productivity and creativity to focus on the stuff that will have the biggest impact, and eventually ditch the rest. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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How to be a polymath – Leonardo da Vinci 23:37

2M ago23:37

23:37

Being a creative person in this most digital of decades means needing to be good at more than one form of creative expression. That means thinking like a polymath, and luckily we have history’s greatest multi-hyphenate to learn from. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As S…

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Episode 4: Identity Crisis 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

It's who we are, mate. So, who are you? Who are we? Who made who? Who's next? In this episode, Jamie and Martin tackle one of the most prevalent concepts in contemporary football tactics - Identity. Ralf Rangnick proposed that coaches need a video of the perfect match in their heads, but is this really true? How do pre-defined, idealised models of …

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The super-productive women missing from time management history 21:03

2M ago21:03

21:03

Let’s spend a bit of time today with some of the women of productivity history, some of whom you know, some we’ll meet for the first time. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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How Ben Franklin used timeboxing to stop missing deadlines 22:21

3M ago22:21

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If you have to meet any kind of regular publishing schedule, you’ll know how time can stretch out into infinity until the night before you have to hit Publish, when suddenly it feels like you have to cram 8 hours of work into 30 minutes. But Benjamin Franklin had a neat little system that helped him keep on top of his commitments, and all it takes …

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98: Atomic Shakespeare 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

A long time ago—roughly 1986—in an Italian city far, far away… Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to, at long last, discuss a classic episode of TV including levels of context, Star Trek cameos, and what exactly is going on. We also tease our forthcoming member-exclusive bonus episode! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW…

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Episode 3: Stillness & Speed 1:25:10

3M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

In perhaps their most complex assignment so far, Jamie and Martin enter The 3rd Circle to interrogate how Time constrains the reality in which football is played. Our hosts find themselves in a race against the clock and must channel their inner Dennis Bergkamps to find ways of progressing through a seemingly endless entanglement of temporal contra…

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What happened to the Inbox Zero guy? 26:35

3M ago26:35

26:35

Inbox Zero is a pretty good way of organising your email, but behind the system is a dude who stepped off the hamster wheel of productivity, got some perspective, and became one of the Internet’s true treasures. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreo…

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How to make fewer mistakes – The Checklist Manifesto 23:41

3M ago23:41

23:41

Simple mistakes are more common than it’s comfortable to admit. But there’s a dirt-simple technique that has dramatically reduced the number of preventable deaths, and it’s stuff we can use to make our own lives run more smoothly. Thanks to Ayesha Khan of Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* for lending her voice to Mark's silly opening sketch. Support t…

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Atomic Zero Show #103 Ryan Takemiya 2:57:59

3M ago2:57:59

2:57:59

Send us a text Happy Lunar New Year, Atomic Zero fans! We're kicking off the year with a bang! For our first show of 2025, we're thrilled to welcome back Ryan Takemiya and his popular open mic event, Talk Story. Join us as we catch up with Ryan and the whole crew. Talk Story Every 4th Tuesday This Month: February 25th 6PM - 8PM https://kohosf.org/e…

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Episode 2: Equilibrium 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

William S Burroughs wrote that "'Never go too far in any direction' is the basic rule on which England is built". Could it be that Burroughs' observation is as pertinent now as it was back when it was written in 1975? Pep Guardiola has alluded to a break in the established norms of the modernised English game. But how can we understand the nature o…

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How to work when the sky’s caving in — Lincoln vs Churchill 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

When things look bleak, either in your head or out in the world, being “productive” is probably the furthest thing from your mind. We live in difficult times, no doubt, but two outliers a hundred years apart, fought oppression, propaganda, and dehumanisation all while under their own personal dark clouds. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes e…

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Bullet Journal – Productive or performative? 20:46

3M ago20:46

20:46

Can this analogue system for a digital age really help us get more done? Has it strayed from its roots and become synonymous with people who call things “super aesthetic”? And, if we can learn what we need to about the system in 3 minutes, why does it cost three and a half grand to learn to teach it? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early …

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Episode 1: In The Beginning, There Was Now 1:21:00

4M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

In this first full length excursion into The 3rd Circle, Jamie and Martin try to make sense of the complex tactical landscape that we find ourselves in today. Our hosts trawl through obscure old newspaper articles and match reports as they sketch out a timeline of football's recent tactical history. Pep Guardiola's 'superhuman' Barcelona, Carlo Anc…

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How to get into the zone — Flow 19:39

4M ago19:39

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Time stands still and you’re in that sweet-spot where the work you're doing is challenging enough to hold your attention, but not so difficult that it causes you stress. This is flow, and it might just prove itself to be one of the keys that unlocks long-term happiness. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener c…

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Episode Zero: Arrival 23:29

4M ago23:29

23:29

Jamie Hamilton and Martin Rafelt venture into The 3rd Circle to explain what this mysterious new space means for the football tactics-sphere. In this short introductory episode we find out why Thomas Tuchel once told Martin to 'just fool around', we're treated to a surreal Oliver Kahn impression and our hosts get into the linguistic significance of…

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The tomato of productivity – the Pomodoro Technique 19:15

4M ago19:15

19:15

It’s four o’clock in the afternoon, and you’re thinking over your day. Did you actually get anything done, or were you just reacting to a bunch of distractions? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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Do the worst thing first thing (”Eat the frog”) 15:38

4M ago15:38

15:38

“Eat a live frog every morning, and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day.” So says Mark Twain. Or so says a productivity guru says Mark Twain. But as far as we can tell, Mark Twain never said that. So what’s with all the frogs, and how can they help us do more of the right stuff, and less of the wrong? Support the show from $3 a…

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97: Skeleton Crew S1E8: "The Real Good Guys" 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew, including collateral damage, surprising non-reveals, and pirates who need day jobs. Want more ACP before we return to discuss Andor Season 2 in April? Sign up to be a member of The Incomp…

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Work expands to fill the time available – Parkinson’s Law 14:09

4M ago14:09

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Studies show if you give people 60 minutes to complete a task that only takes 30, they’ll work the full hour instead of taking the rest off. That’s Parkinson’s Law in action, and by recognising it, we can buy back some time to ourselves. Just don’t tell the boss, or they’ll give you more busy work. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early an…

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96: Skeleton Crew S1E7: "We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble" 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Back through the barrier we go! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew including Jude Law’s finest acting, THE CLAW, and the Vane Extended Universe. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wa…

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The Eisenhower Matrix – Decision-making in the White House 13:53

5M ago13:53

13:53

How do you decide what needs to be done now, and what can wait? And how do you take care of the stuff that needs doing now, while not neglecting the things that make it worth getting out of bed in the morning? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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95: Skeleton Crew S1E6: "Zero Friends Again" 1:01:26

5M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Trash crabs, unite! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including why you should press the button that you should never press, con man speeches, and how much of a language Huttese really is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooo…

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Atomic Zero Show #102 Happy Holidays 2:56:50

5M ago2:56:50

2:56:50

Send us a text Happy Holidays, Atomic Zero Fans! Wishing you all good fortune in the New Year! Join us for our final show of 2024 as we celebrate an amazing year with a look back at some of the craziest and most memorable moments. You can find out more about Edwin Li @: Edwinlicomedy.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Edwinlicomedy Twitter: Edwinlic…

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94: Skeleton Crew S1E5: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" 46:38

5M ago46:38

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What pirate doesn’t love a relaxing day at the spa? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including talking like a pirate, unnecessarily expensive traps, and what exactly is a concubine? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawy…

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93: Skeleton Crew S1E4: "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin" 53:29

5M ago53:29

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It’s a mysterious planet, but not the mysterious planet you’re looking for. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including cons not seen, unnecessary parkour (all parkour), and the challenges of child-friendly entertainment mixed with the horrors of war. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar a…

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92: Skeleton Crew S1E3: "Very Interesting, as an Astrogation Problem" 44:50

5M ago44:50

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Ahoy, mateys! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including kids who are no dummies, adorable space owls, and what reference sources to trust with your word definitions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shi…

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91: Skeleton Crew S1E1-2: "This Could Be a Real Adventure" / "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier" 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

It’s a new Star Wars show, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew, including whether At Attin is a utopia or dystopia, how piratey your pirates should be, and the important issues of public transportation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts…

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Atomic Zero Show #101 Bao Nguyen - Hard Luck Tattoo 1:46:54

6M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

Send us a text Gobble gobble! Just got inked and feeling thankful. Hope everyone's stuffing their faces and staying warm. Happy Thanksgiving, Atomic Zero family! You can find out more about Hard Luck Tattoo@ Instagram: hardlucktattoolodi 7 N. Sacramento Street Lodi, California (209)365-1455 Email: [email protected] Please Subscribe & Follow…

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Introducing Undo 1:11

7M ago1:11

1:11

Coming January 2025. Humans will do anything to avoid the actual work they said they’d do. While supposedly writing this trailer I checked my slow cooker, restocked the fridge, took my blood pressure (it’s dangerously high, btw), followed up on a WhatsApp conversation, picked up the post, checked in on the cats, tidied my desk and made another coff…

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Atomic Zero Show #100 3:26:29

7M ago3:26:29

3:26:29

Send us a text Hey Atomic Zero fans, it's your host James Banh! Can't believe we've reached 100 episodes. Thanks for being a part of all this. Let's keep this going! You can find out more about Kenni Camota @ [email protected] You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: …

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Atomic Zero Show #99 2:45:22

9M ago2:45:22

2:45:22

Send us a text Welcome back, Atomic Zero Fans! We've got a sizzling hot episode for you today, packed with breaking news and Olympic excitement. First up, we're diving into the DNC's latest announcement: their new Vice Presidential nominee! We'll break down the implications, analyze the candidate's qualifications, and discuss the potential impact o…

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90: You're a Clone? Double Your U's 1:03:51

9M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Surprise! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about developments in a galaxy far, far away, including the cancellation of The Acolyte, a trailer for Skeleton Crew, and plenty of our usual brand of nonsense. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt …

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89: The Acolyte S1E8: "The Acolyte" 1:24:55

10M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

It’s the power of three! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the season (series?) finale of The Acolyte, including what exactly Bazil was up to, how bad Vernestra is at cover ups, and which Star Wars characters would be viable political candidates. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shir…

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Atomic Zero Show #98 2:46:22

10M ago2:46:22

2:46:22

Send us a text Happy Summer Atomic Zero Fans! Assassination attempt on Trump, the fallout of the media on Biden. Then, Biden gets Covid. A few days later he dropped out of the Presidential race. Now we're getting Kamala Harris? What's Going on? Is this House of Cards? Join us as we dive into! You can find out more about Kenni Camota @: Lofreqnioiz@…

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