Best Brian Patton Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1685 - Christmas Reviews! 21:41

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Reviews: DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, Spider-Man: Holiday Spectacular, Sanda, Disney's Hulu's Family Guy Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie, Tinsel Town, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Shin Wooseok's Urban Fairy Tale: The Christmas Song - Part 1 & 2 Jimmy does his annual review of Christmas comics, TV and film. Wha…

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Gus Van Sant | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:37:55

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Filmmaker Gus Van Sant joins Bill Maher for a candid conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive in Hollywood. Van Sant opens up about the scrappy, crowdfunded reality behind Dead Man’s Wire, studio politics, and why critics may have saved his career. The two dig into his iconic films (Drugstore Cowboy, My Own Privat…

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Southeast Asia Radio’s Fourth Annual Holiday Special 32:49

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Greg and Elina answer questions from Southeast Asia Radio’s listeners for 2025’s special holiday episode.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Nikki Glaser | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher 1:33:12

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On this month’s Club Random Classics, Bill Maher sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser for a wide-ranging conversation about social media and self-image, Instagram perfection, how partners really see each other, the appeal of dating a celebrity, the value of couples therapy, and the art of a killer opening joke – plus why Nikki attended 18 Taylor Sw…

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The Rundown, Ep. 708 (12-16-25) 43:05

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh essentially finishing off his staff for 2026. (And it's a damn good one.) Also: Larry Scott brings a TON of experience to the table at TE. Larry Porter knows Auburn, knows how to recruit, is very good. Tim Banks might be t…

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Episode 1683 - Last Minute Gift Guide! 19:51

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We interrupt the Thought Bubble Festival coverage once more. This time for a last minute holiday gift guide! Jimmy gives out some good suggestions of what to buy for the nerd in your life. And if that nerd is you, then that's great too! From comics to merch to gift cards, he has some awesome ideas for you. So give it a listen and get shopping befor…

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Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom 1:00:47

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 380) — Today we dive into the 2013 film Captain Phillips directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks—and discover how much of Hollywood's version actually matches the true story of the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Trial attorney Brian Beckcom, who represented the crew of the container ship after the Somali pirat…

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Barry Levinson | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:36:56

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Bill Maher sits down with Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson for a fast and funny masterclass in storytelling. Levinson revisits the Diner years and the “controlled chaos” of getting real performances – why loose, actor-driven rhythm can beat perfect dialogue, and how ensemble films changed the game. From there, it’s a hop through Hollywood hist…

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The Rundown, Ep. 707 (12-10-25) 35:03

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Jay G. Tate works by himself to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh's marathon press conference from earlier this week and what it taught us. Also: He sure seems authentic, doesn't he? He's been described as a DOG. (This is different than a WOLF.) If Kodi Burns likes him, I like him. Golesh was able to keep Durkin…

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Ana Kasparian | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:39:37

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Ana Kasparian joins Bill Maher for a wild Club Random ride that swerves from Armenian moms with rolling pins and post-coital crossword puzzles to explosive debates on Israel-Gaza, trans rights, and California chaos. They spar thoughtfully on the AI job apocalypse and crime reforms gone wrong, Ana gets personal about her pandemic marriage, leaving t…

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Beyond Pearl Harbor in the Movies with Joshua Donohue 1:24:43

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 379) — Most movies focus on the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, but the true story of December 7th, 1941, involves a coordinated global offensive across the Pacific. In this episode, history professor Joshua Donohue returns to explore what the movies miss—including attacks on Wake Island, the Philippines, and milit…

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Energy Transitions and Climate Developments in Southeast Asia with Jenny Schuch-Page 30:08

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Greg and Elina are joined by Jenny Schuch-Page to discuss regional energy transitions and climate developments after COP 30. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from SCS naval drills to multifaceted cooperation from unlikely partners.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Rundown, Ep. 706 (12-2-25) 31:50

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' hire of Alex Golesh as football head coach. Also: Offense first? Not really. What does he mean by following a process? Most of the guys already hired are on offense. What's going to happen with Durkin? What's the holdup? W…

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John Malkovich | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:17:49

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Bill Maher kicks back with John Malkovich for a candid conversation that jumps from Death of a Salesman and his new series Bad Monkey to his unexpected love of classical-music collaborations—and why so much theater ends up “a misery.” Malkovich opens up about his Leave-It-to-Beaver childhood, his 82nd Airborne environmentalist father, getting beate…

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Episode 1677 - TBubs Pause For Reviews! 25:38

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Reviews: DC KO #1/#2, DC/Marvel Batman/Deadpool #1, 1776 #1, Bat-Fam, Hazbin Hotel s2, Stranger Things vol 5, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, In Your Dreams, Zootopia 2 We interrupt all of the Thought Bubble Festival interview goodness to review some recent comics, TV, film, streaming. Let us know if you've checked any out and your thoughts on t…

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Episode 1684 - Thought Bubble Festival: Barry Nugent! 48:41

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with his good pal/fellow podcaster Barry Nugent. Barry talks about his work as a writer and founding/hosting the Geek Syndicate podcast (and its spin-offs). He and Jimmy talk about the first…

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Episode 1682 - Getting Musical w/ Emma Vieceli! 48:26

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. He also visited friends on his way up to the convention. In this TBubs "adjacent" episode, you'll hear his interview with his friend Emma Vieceli. Emma couldn't attend the convention this year because she's been hard at work on …

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Episode 1681 - Thought Bubble Festival: Marc Ellerby! 32:05

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Marc Ellerby. Marc talks about his 10 years doing Rick and Morty comics, becoming a better artist and what's next. Come back over the next week to hear the rest and go back a few w…

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Episode 1680 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special 2 - Karenza Sparks/Sara Kenney! 51:59

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Karenza Sparks and Sara Kenney. Karenza chats about her grapic novel The Corus Wave, geology and her love of stamps. Sara discusses her book Acid Box, love of the 90s club scene and Wo…

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Episode 1679 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special - Donya Todd/Katriona Chapman! 44:47

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his chats with Donya Todd and Katriona Chapman. Donya talks about her incredible graphic novel The Witch's Egg, the use of color in her work and inspirations. Kat takes Jimmy on a walking tour of the…

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Episode 1678 - Thought Bubble Festival: Lucy Sullivan/Sarah Gordon/Paul Cornell! 32:04

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Lucy Sullivan, Sarah Gordon and Paul Cornell. Lucy talks about her involvement in the film The Thing with Feathers, her upcoming graphic novel and hanging w/ Cumberbatch. Sarah chats a…

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Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai 52:29

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) durin…

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Episode 1676 - Thought Bubble Festival: SelfMadeHero Special - Abbigayle Bircham/Gareth Brookes! 35:15

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with 2 cartoonists with books out from SelfMadeHero (SMH). Abbigayle Bircham talks about her art in My Dad Fights Demons, collaborating w/ her mentor, wanting her own animated show & more. G…

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Episode 1675 - Thought Bubble Festival: Jenna Cha/Lonnie Nadler! 37:29

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler. They chat about their comics meet cute, working together, The Sickness, horror faves & more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all the amazing inter…

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The Rundown, Ep. 705 (11-25-26) 47:32

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' lopsided win against Mercer last weekend. Also: Deuce Knight is a dadgum RUNNER! Is there a quarterback conundrum? No, there isn't. Isn't it nice to see what happens when Derrick Nix is allowed do his job? The defense crea…

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Episode 1674 - Thought Bubble Festival: Mereida Fajardo! 26:32

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Mereida Fajardo. They chat about her incredibly designed online comic Keluarga Cable Ship Company, Zinezilla, other comic work, her upcoming residency & more. Come back over the next fe…

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Lara Trump | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:23:41

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Bill Maher sits down with Lara Trump for a blunt, surprisingly open conversation that jumps from Trump the man vs. Trump the caricature to crypto, bank blacklisting, immigration raids, tariffs, Russia, and the myth vs. reality of how the economy actually works. With Secret Service in the room (and definitely pretending not to listen), Bill doesn’t …

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Episode 1673 - Thought Bubble Festival: Si Spurrier! 19:37

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Si Spurrier. They chat about his run on THE FLASH, his "sweaty swamp thriller" THE VOICE SAID KILL, upcoming projects from Vertigo/DC/DSTLRY/Ignition Press and more. Come back over the …

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Bill Burr | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher 1:40:31

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On this month’s Club Random Classics: Bill Maher and Bill Burr chop it up about, cancel culture, aging out of drinking, kids killing the vibe, self-driving cars, and the age-gap roast-off between the two Bills. They also get into Maher’s leopard-shoe incident, the absurdity of award shows, Burr falling hard for his wife, and his thoughts on The Bea…

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Episode 1672 - Thought Bubble Festival: Philippa Rice! 26:30

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Phillipa Rice. They chat about her new prose novel Reignclowd Palace, online autobio comics, crochet, animation, creating art w/ her kids and more. Come back over the next few weeks to …

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Episode 1671 - Thought Bubble Festival: Recap! Interview w/ Rachael Smith! 43:02

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total and gives his recap of the whole show. Before arriving there, he visited his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to have a lovely dinner and chat. They talked about her successful Kickstarter for Nap Comix, Who Killed Nessie?, aut…

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Feud: Bette and Joan with Scott Eyman 1:20:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 377) — The first season of FX’s “Feud” chronicles the turbulent making of the 1962 thriller “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” Over eight episodes set against Hollywood's fading Golden Age, “Feud” focuses on a simmering resentment between aging stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, on-set clashes over performances and…

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The Rundown, Ep. 704 (11-18-25) 38:17

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the decision to sit Ashton Daniels against Mercer this weekend. Also: Who actually starts against Mercer then? DJ Durkin says every day is a job interview. What's going on with the Tigers' search for a new head coach? Does Lane Kiffin…

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Patton Oswalt | Club Random with Bill Maher 2:06:34

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Bill Maher pours a drink and settles in with Patton Oswalt for a sharp, hilarious tour through comedy, culture, and the weird world we call home. From dissecting Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” to breaking down Trump as the ultimate teenage troll, Patton digs into the line between being childlike and childish, how audiences have evolved (or devolved…

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Episode 1670 - K-Pop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X Don't Miss w/ Ejae/Rei Ami/Audrey Nuna! 17:09

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In a collaboration with Heidi MacDonald's The Beat & K-Comics Beat, Jimmy had the opportunity to interview the singing voices of HUNTR/X from the smash hit film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. He had a brief 5 minute chat w/ Ejae (Rumi), Rei Ami (Zoey) and Audrey Nuna (Mira) about their Grammy nominations, hopes for the sequel, how music heals & more. Thank yo…

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Unpacking the CSIS Global Alignment Index with Susannah Patton 34:11

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Greg and Andreyka are joined by Susannah Patton to discuss the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming Global Alignment Index report. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from updates on U.S.-Cambodia ties to the Philippines assuming the ASEAN chairmanship.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Rundown, Ep. 703 (11-11-25) 44:15

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the football team's overtime loss at Vanderbilt. Also: Auburn's offense sure was good the other day. Was Hugh Freeze really that big of a drain on the offensive operation? Ashton Daniels put together one of the greatest single games f…

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Episode 1669 - Thought Bubble: Interview w/ SelfMadeHero's Emma Hayley/Thought Bubble Festival Reviews! 35:38

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Reviews: Who Killed Nessie?, The Corus Wave, The Witch's Egg, Acid Box, The Voice Said Kill, Ah Rats, Secretly A Pigeon: A Seed-Sowing RPG, My Dad Fights Demons, The Compleat Angler: A Graphic Adaptation, Rick and Morty: Ricklemania. Jimmy records this from London and gives a preview of some of this weekend's Thought Bubble Festival interviews in h…

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Cheryl Hines | Club Random with Bill Maher 2:26:23

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In this unforgettable episode of Club Random, Bill Maher sits down with Cheryl Hines for a funny and unpredictable chat about politics, marriage, sex, science, and self-awareness. Cheryl opens up about life with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — from their late-night TV habits to living under scrutiny in a world gone click-crazy. They trade sharp takes on pa…

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Episode 1668 - Top 3x4-1! 18:01

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Jimmy is way behind on recommending you all some awesome stuff to check out since there's been no Top 3 segment for awhile. He goes a little overboard and gives 11 suggestions! Comics, TV, streaming & film choices. Got anything you'd like to us to seek out? Let us know! www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1667 - More TV/Streaming Reviews! 25:55

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Reviews: Alice in Borderland s3, Alien: Earth s1, Gen V s2, Hazbin Hotel s2 premiere, Marvel Zombies s1, Star Wars: Visions s3, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Twisted Wonderland: The Animation premiere Jimmy does some catch-up reviews of TV and streaming as he's been a bit behind due to all the NYCC coverage. Have you seen any? Let us know …

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The Rundown, Ep. 702 (11-3-25) 40:01

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the dismissal of Hugh Freeze and the promotion of defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. Also: • How did Auburn manage just three points against UK? • Freeze knew he was cooked after that one. • John Cohen says "I am the committee," which i…

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Michael Rapaport | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:28:51

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Bill Maher welcomes Michael Rapaport for a raw, hilarious conversation about comedy, culture, and chaos. They revisit their Improv days, debate the death of R-rated comedies, and unpack the rise of cancel culture. Rapaport gets fired up about crime and safety in New York City, policing, and politics, while Bill breaks down media hypocrisy and apolo…

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Pacific Airwaves - Rivalry, Resilience, and Regional Unity 11:07

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Monica and Andreyka discuss great power rivalry in the Pacific, climate change, and domestic politics in Nauru and the Solomon Islands.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Trump at ASEAN with Brian Eyler and Prashanth Parameswaran 40:35

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Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran and Brian Eyler to discuss recent summits across the Indo-Pacific, including the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from mass scam operations in Cambodia to Myanmar’s upcoming general elections.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Rundown, Ep. 701 (10-28-25) 45:56

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's decision to not name a starter at quarterback ahead of the UK game. Also: • Auburn won a conference game! • What else does Ashton Daniels need to do to lock down the job? • What happens with Daniels' redshirt status now?…

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Charlie Sheen | Club Random with Bill Maher 2:16:41

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Charlie Sheen joins Bill Maher for an off-the-rails, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride through fame, fallout, and second (and third... and fourth) chances. From his stolen Mercedes getting pushed off a cliff to carving Christmas prime rib in jail, Charlie’s stories are pure Sheen – wild, funny, and shockingly sincere. The two trade tales a…

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The Rundown, Ep. 700 (10-21-25) 49:15

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's job status after another 0-4 start to league play. Also: • Auburn lost again. • How does Hugh Freeze still have a job? • Does this mean John Cohen isn't a big fan of DJ Durkin? • Maybe it's because Cohen has something el…

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Billy Bush | Club Random with Bill Maher 1:47:34

2M ago1:47:34

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Bill Maher is joined by media personality and podcaster Billy Bush for a sharp, surprising, and hilarious conversation that bounces from family dynasties to the minefields of modern media. Bush opens up about growing up a Manhattan kid with presidential uncles, surviving scandal, and finding his voice again behind the mic. The two swap stories abou…

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Quick Deals, Lasting Dread: Trump 2.0 in Southeast Asia with Greg Poling 37:42

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Greg and Elina discuss Greg’s section of the recent CSIS compendium, “Navigating Disruption: Ally and Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from protests to contaminated shrimp.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies