Best B Side Banter Podcasts (2025)

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Pickleball Shut Down & Thanksgiving Fails | Mike “Sleeves” Sliwa w/ Senior Pickleball Report 36:37

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A city cancels pickleball 🔹 Potatoes catch fire 🔹 Black Friday memories Plus, Mike “Sleeves” Sliwa from Senior Pickleball Report joins us from his solar-powered yurt to talk off-grid content, senior court life, and how he landed in a Hollywood pickleball doc. 🎧 Listen now—before your casserole combus…

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4-6 Social Survival Funerals Weddings & the Brown Suit Guy 26:00

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In this episode, the boys explore the weird world of social survival: Should you show up at a stranger’s funeral? Why do some people treat crying like an Olympic sport? And who is the mysterious Brown Suit Guy who’s worn the same 1970s suit to every funeral AND wedding for 50 years? Tell us what you think, we can take it. Support the show The views…

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CHC Ep # 93 "A Loud Screech, A Ball Of Light, I Saw Death Looking At Me" 57:19

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Send us a text In Episode 93 of Coon Hunting Confidentials, the HT Mafia sits down with Elijah from North Carolina, a lifelong coon hunter with some chilling experiences to share. One night, he was startled by a terrifying screech echoing through the woods — a sound he still can’t explain! On another, he witnessed a mysterious orb of light just sil…

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Pavarotti and Protégé with Harvey Goldsmith 58:21

6d ago58:21

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11% host Johnny B welcomes longtime friend and mentor Harvey Goldsmith to the podcast. Well known producer and promoter of concerts, charity events and television broadcasts, Harvey Goldsmith discusses the history of concert promotion and the friendships built along the way. He has promoted shows with many of the biggest artists in the world and wa…

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Broke Priorities & Switching Sides | Christie w/ Dink and Dine 32:23

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Share Your Thoughts! Share Your Thoughts! 🎙️ If you had to survive on Ramen noodles, what's the ONE thing you'd refuse to give up? (The answers got weird fast.) 🔥 We're diving into: 🔹 Why Dutch Bros might be worth more than rent 🔹 The mid-game switch debate that broke our brains 🔹 How 55,000 people showed up to watch pickleball (and one 18-year-old…

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4-5 That blokes so full of .............. 33:24

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This week, we’re diving into a universal pub experience — the moment you realise you’ve been adopted by that bloke. You know him: full of stories, full of confidence, and full of… well, let’s just say creative truths. One minute you’re enjoying your pint, the next you’re trapped in a 30-minute saga about a fight he had when he was 12. But this epis…

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Cursed Island of Gaiola 31:24

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Send us a text Join the Boozy Bitches as they discuss the history surrounding Gaiola Island, located off the coast of Naples, Italy. After so much misfortune by the millionaire owners, is the island actually cursed? Or is it all just terrible coincidences? We also discuss another news story involving hiking and mushrooms. Another one! Connect with …

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RIP MTV & Pickleball Chaos | Greg VonFange w/ Y’all PB 33:46

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Share Your Thoughts! 🎙️ MTV’s dead, Oklahoma’s weird, and pickleball people are still unhinged. 🔥 We’re diving into: MTV’s official funeral and why every millennial is grieving in slow motion The most chaotic state headline we’ve read all year (yes, it involves robots) A Dink or Destroy showdown over binge-watching vs. weekly episodes Plus: Greg fr…

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4-4 Something is wrong with this supergroup 31:15

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This week, The Brum Plugs dive headfirst into chaos — starting with the world’s most questionable supergroup ever assembled. But that’s not all — between the riffs and regrets, the lads accidentally deliver a crash course on how artificial intelligence actually began. From code to consciousness, they turn tech history into twisted comedy gold. Expe…

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Mentorship and Management with Blake McDaniel 1:17:08

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11% host Johnny B welcomes longtime friend and mentor Blake McDaniel to the podcast. Blake always knew he wanted a career in music business and has worked his way up through the industry - meeting and working with some of the biggest names in country music. Join us as Johnny and Blake discuss his remarkable career, reminisce on the importance of me…

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Duper Dips, Court Slips & No Mercy Hits | Van w/ Awesome Pickleball Outreach 35:22

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Backwards rolls, bruised egos, and a costume that screamed “Not Like a Virgin” 🔹 Duper dips that felt personal and TikTok comments that hit harder than our partners 🔹 Tournament etiquette: do you smash the shot if your opponent hits the deck? (Spoiler: yes) Plus, Van from Awesome Pickleball Outreach …

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4-3 You Knew a Gangsta by His Name, Not His TikTok account 28:51

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It all kicks off with the worst sentence you can hear on a night out — and somehow ends up with old-school gangstas, dodgy “facts,” and a deep debate about numbers. The lads go full old school — from gangstas called Tony sleeping with the fishies and Mickey the Knife to modern-day wannabes named Lil driller. We chat about what made a real G back in…

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Flashback Friday Halloween Double Feature 1:17:41

13d ago1:17:41

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Send us a text Join the Boozy BItches for a Flashback Friday Halloween Double Feature!! First up, we're taking it back to 2023! The Boozy Bitches are discussing creepy games they found on the internet. Have you ever played Bloody Mary? Did you know those types of games are considered summoning rituals nowadays? It's highly recommended by the people…

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CHC Ep# 92 "When It Stood Up, It Looked Down into The Truck." 1:08:11

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 92 of Coon Hunting Confidential! Every other Wednesday, the HT Mafia serves up a wild mix of coon hunting, comedy, and creepy tales to keep you entertained with all-new episodes of CHC! This special Halloween episode is one you won’t forget. We chat with Derek, a coon hunter originally from Washington State who now…

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Pickleball Fame, Flannel, & Fighting Trolls | Apple John w/ Noizy Pickleball 31:24

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Share Your Thoughts! 📝 We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 The steakhouse insult that kinda slaps 🔹 One crashout, two threats, zero regrets 🔹 A holiday rom-com powered by dinks Plus, Apple John from Noizy Pickleball joins us to talk viral vibes, loud paddles, and why flannel might be illegal on court. 🎧 Listen now before someone dinks in denim and gets ban…

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4-2 - Ghosts of Mates Past 31:03

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Ever call someone your "best mate" from a decade ago, only to meet up and wish you’d stayed at home instead? In this episode, we dissect the grim reality of reuniting with old pals who’ve gone from cool to tragic. Expect awkward pints, shattered illusions, and stories that hit like a hangover from hell. It’s a darkly funny autopsy of friendships th…

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Taylor Swift’s Flop Era? Tyler’s Controversy & Hip-Hop’s Mixed Bag Year 55:21

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🔥 Welcome back to B-Side Banter! 🔥 I’m joined once again by What’s The Buzz, and this episode is PACKED with hip-hop and pop chaos. We’re breaking down 2025’s most polarizing albums — from Freddie Gibbs’ “Alfredo II” and Tyler, The Creator’s “Don’t Tap The Glass,” to Lil Wayne’s forgotten rock experiment and Playboi Carti’s bloated flop. We also de…

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Agents of Americana with Tamara Saviano 1:15:41

29d ago1:15:41

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11% host Johnny B. welcomes his friend Tamara Saviano, an acclaimed American country music producer and author, for an engaging conversation. They explore her remarkable career—co-producing Grammy-winning albums like 'Beautiful Dreamer' and tribute projects dedicated to iconic musicians such as Guy Clark and Kris Kristofferson. Tamara shares insigh…

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The Timeless Power of R&B & Soul Records 20:59

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Some collectors chase hype — others chase history. In this episode of Pressed, I’m joined by Smitty from Smitty Soul Shack — a lifelong R&B, jazz, and soul collector — to talk about why classic records still move us in ways modern music can’t. We dig into: How his grandfather’s jazz collection sparked a lifelong passion 🎷 Why soul and R&B hit diffe…

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Cancel Mobs & Genericide | Tim w/ The Secret Pickle 34:07

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A parenting hack involving abandoned houses and lifelong trauma 🔹 A thrift-picking rabbit hole that starts with a tank top and ends in trespassing 🔹 How “genericide” is threatening your favorite brands (RIP, Zipper) 🔹 A spicy roundtable on cancel culture and why the mob always comes swinging Plus, Ti…

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4-1 - Side hustles of the Zombie Apocalypse 32:05

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In the post-apocalyptic grind, The Brum Plugs unveil the ultimate hustle: turning zombie grans into shambling strippers, cranking out undead OnlyFans content, and renting them for stag dos that’ll leave you screaming (not in a good way). It all climaxes with the Zombie Derby—where brain-munchers race for the last scraps of humanity’s dignity. Grab …

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In Other News... 37:21

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Send us a text Join the Boozy Bitches as they discuss rumors of a serial killer in the Houston area. Although officials are denying it, residents are worried about the number of bodies being pulled from the local bayous. There is also an update on the sale of the Conjuring House. Because the latest events are changing continuously, this is what was…

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CHC Ep #91 "We Turned Around & All We Saw Was a Seven-Foot-Tall Black Mass with Red Eyes" 1:25:32

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Send us a text Every other Wednesday, the HT Mafia brings the heat with a fresh blend of coon hunting tales, creepy encounters, and raw, unfiltered comedy — and this week’s episode is no exception. ⚠️ WARNING: Rated E for Explicit — listener discretion is advised! In this chilling episode, we head down to Northwest Tennessee for a gripping conversa…

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Halloween Costumes & Utah’s Pickleball Flex | Tracy Wilcox w/ Dynamite & Heights 40:16

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A heated debate on when to retire your frosted tips 🔹 Halloween pickleball costumes gone rogue (green unitards and Hulk aspirations) 🔹 Fashion felonies at open play—from swim trunks to sports jerseys 🔹 The official ruling on backwards hats, belly rings, and the Ed Hardy line of no return Plus, Tracy …

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Radio and Roadtrips Pt. 2 With Chuck Stikl 52:26

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Pickleball Snobs & Pre-Workout Sweats | Deirdre w/ Pickle Me This Pod 37:00

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Global Beatles, Japanese Jazz Punk, & Forgotten Legends 58:26

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🌍 Welcome back to B-Side Banter! 🌍 This week I’m joined by Jakk from A1234, one of the internet’s sharpest voices on global music discovery. We dive deep into the world’s hidden music gems—everything from the “Polish Beatles” to the wild underground scene of Japanese jazz punk. Jakk shares must-listen albums from every continent, stories of overloo…

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The Extraordinary Mabel Stark 27:37

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Send us a text Join the Boozy Bitches as they discuss the fascinating life of big cat trainer and circus performer, Mabel Stark. There are even some personal connections to add to the story. And how well do you know your banter? Join our first ever Boozy Banter trivia episode, and see if you can answer more questions than we did (trust us, you can!…

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CHC Ep #90 "Reliving That Night in West Virginias' Sherwood Forrest with Randy Bell, Part 2" 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 90 of Coon Hunting Confidential! Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC! In this episode, Mr. Randy continues telling the story of his encounter in Sherwood Forest, West Virginia. He dives even deeper into another tal…

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Do Crosley Cruisers Really Ruin Records? Crosley Responds 27:16

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Few brands in vinyl spark as much debate as Crosley. In this episode of Pressed, I sit down with Caitlin and Barrett from Crosley Record Players to talk about the brand’s history, clear the air on whether Crosley Cruisers really ruin your records, and dive into how inclusivity and accessibility are shaping the future of vinyl. We also cover: • The …

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Pickleball Sick Days & Secret Society Vibes | Dawna Strouse w/ Dink Date 28:38

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Share Your Thoughts! We dinked in deep with: 🔹 Calling in "sick" just to sneak in a few games 🔹 The lowdown on Speak Easy Pickleball and its velvet-rope vibes 🔹 Answers from our TikTok and Instagram followers—some bold, some downright unhinged 🔹 A few unsolicited hot takes you didn't ask for (but definitely needed) Plus, Dawna Strouse from Dink Dat…

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Stranger Things Star to Music Icon: Djo’s Rise, Crux Deluxe, & Steve Harrington’s Fate 52:53

2M ago52:53

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🔥 Djo’s moment is here. 🔥 In this episode of B-Side Banter, I sit down with Kelly from Djo Daily to unpack the meteoric rise of Joe Keery’s music career. We trace his journey from Post Animal to Stranger Things fame, the viral breakout of “End of Beginning,” and why The Crux Deluxe might be the perfect album of the summer. We debate whether Djo sho…

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Radio and Roadtrips Pt. 1 with Chuck Stikl 52:02

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CHC Ep #89 "Reliving That Night in West Virginias' Sherwood Forrest with Randy Bell, Part 1" 1:40:31

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 89 of Coon Hunting Confidential! Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC! This episode goes back about three years to Autumn Oaks in Indiana. Mr. Randy Bell told the fellas a story about a terrifying encounter he had o…

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Botox, Dial-Up & Pickleball Coaching | Chance w/ Harker Heights Athletic Club 37:35

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 DIY Botox that costs less than a paddle—but still stings 🔹 Dial-up memories, frosted tips, and TRL trash talk 🔹 The dink strategy that’ll make your opponents beg for mercy Plus, Chance from Harker Heights Athletic Club joins us to talk growing a pickleball scene from scratch, MILP tryouts, and how en…

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Inside Dissect Podcast: Kendrick Lamar’s Masterpiece, Radiohead’s Legacy & Daft Punk’s Genius 54:57

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🔥 One of the biggest names in music podcasting joins B-Side Banter! 🔥In this episode, I sit down with Cole Cuchna, the creator of the acclaimed Dissect podcast, for a deep dive into music, culture, and the art of analysis. Cole opens up about the grind of starting Dissect, why To Pimp a Butterfly changed his life, and how breaking down Kendrick Lam…

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The Warren's Legacy of Drama 57:37

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Send us a text Join the Boozy Bitches as they discuss all of the latest drama related to Ed and Lorraine Warren. It includes the latest updates concerning the sale of their home, the state of their haunted artifacts, the Conjuring universe of movies, and even tales of a family squabble. Link to full article mentioned in story of Chris McKinnell>>> …

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Breaking Vinyl Stereotypes: Collecting as a Woman in Australia 18:07

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Vinyl collecting isn’t the same everywhere — and in Australia, it comes with a unique set of challenges. In this episode of Pressed, I’m joined by Jenny Jamball, an Australian collector, to talk about the struggles of finding pressings down under and her journey as a woman in a male-dominated vinyl community.We get into:• Why records are harder (an…

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Pickleball, Petty Cake & Participation Trophies | Kathleen w/ Home Court NC 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A tournament so bad, they almost needed a pickled jar podium 🔹 Passive-aggressive dish slamming as a form of family communication 🔹 When your dinks get angry and your serves get sassy Plus, Kathleen from Home Court NC joins us to talk about building better humans (who happen to play pickleball), why …

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Why Emo Never Stood a Chance Against Goth: The Smiths, The Cure and Daft Punk 52:19

2M ago52:19

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🔥 Welcome back to B-Side Banter! 🔥 In this episode, I’m joined by Agustina, a rising TikTok creator known for her love of 80s and 90s music — from The Smiths and The Cure to shoegaze, post-punk, and beyond. We dive into the blurred lines between goth and emo, the lasting influence of bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Cocteau Twins, and Depeche Mode, an…

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CHC Ep 88 "Ancestry, Old Land, and The Lady by The Well featuring Carter Willis" 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 88 of Coon Hunting Confidential! Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC! This episode features a conversation with Carter from middle Georgia. He's somewhat of a novice when it comes to coon hunting. His family owns s…

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Pickleball, Pack & Plays, and Duper Delusions | Coach AJ w/ Pickleball Helpline 47:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A duper-rated tournament that ended in negative numbers but high vibes 🔹 Goldfish-fueled toddler invasions and why “pack-and-play” is a lifestyle 🔹 What not to resurface a pickleball court with (hint: Legos would be better) Plus, Coach AJ from the Pickleball Helpline joins us to talk about turning co…

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Bad Iron Podcast - College Football 9-6-2025 15:09

3M ago15:09

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Recapping some wins the last few days, let's keep the momentum going! We've got several picks for today's games, good luck!By Andy

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Bad Iron Podcast Episode 19 -- 9-4-2025 10:49

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Opening day for the NFL - we have some tips and tricks to week 1 for you to consider, good luck!By Andy

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Discover New Music You'll Love Instantly: How Noah Kahan Changed Everything! 56:58

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🔥 Welcome back to B-Side Banter! 🔥 In this episode, I’m joined by Matt — better known as FuegoStein, one of the internet’s go-to voices for indie music discovery. We dive deep into the grind of touring for indie artists, why so many struggle to break through, and how merch and vinyl sales often keep them alive. We also break down the cultural impac…

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Haunted Queen Mary 34:34

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Send us a text Join the Boozy Bitches as they discuss the history and rumored hauntings of the Queen Mary. Completed in 1935, the ship has been used as a luxury liner, a military transport vessel, museum and hotel. The Queen Mary is also considered on the most haunted locations in the country, and they offer their own paranormal investigations aboa…

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Inside a Record Store: Collector Stories & Secrets Found in Used Vinyl Jackets 👀 17:25

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Welcome back to Pressed! In Episode 2, I’m joined by Giggens—a lifelong vinyl collector and co-manager of Static Era Records in Connecticut.We dive into the journey from being a kid digging through garage sales to managing a record store during the vinyl resurgence. Giggens shares:• How his personal collection grew to 3,000+ records 📀• Wild finds i…

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Nude Pickleball &Chain Restaurant Regrets | Annalise w/ Pickle Match App 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Chain restaurant cravings that should stay buried in your 2004 memories 🔹 Why pickleball might be the only safe space left to flirt without a filter 🔹 Naked serves, sunscreen strategies, and whether low volleys count as indecent exposure Plus, Annalise from Pickle Match joins us to talk building an a…

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Bad Iron Podcast Episode 18 August 30, 2025 11:07

3M ago11:07

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Week 1 started off well with 3-1 last night - here are some College Football picks for week 1, great day of games today.By Andy

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Bad Iron Podcast - August 29 2025 26:12

3M ago26:12

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Welcome back Bad Iron! Glad to be back after 7 months off, and getting ready for the 2025-2026 football season! Several tips and tricks to sports betting in this podcast that can help you enjoy the great sport of sports gambling.By Andy