Best D Holts Podcasts (2025)

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Listener Mail: Dreaming Aloud, Beyond Time 49:21

17h ago49:21

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In this evening's weekly listener mail segment, "Ben," Matt and superproducer Tennessee Pal welcome in-depth explorations of dreams from a first-hand perspective. Join the gang as they suss out the tricky nature of linear time -- also, bonus points if you wrote to us earlier, They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/stati…

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Can we really break physics? 1:08:47

2d ago1:08:47

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"Why does stuff happen? Can we predict it -- and if so, what do these predictions tell us?" Loosely described, the concept of "physics" is the First Science of human civilization. In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore recent discoveries that may well upend humanity's understanding of reality (also, spoiler: check out our upcoming episode on dr…

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CLASSIC: The Smiley Face Murder Conspiracy 1:07:48

3d ago1:07:48

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Could a group of serial murderers be kidnapping, drugging and drowning young men across the United States? Scores of young male college students have been found dead in what law enforcement calls accidental drownings -- but a team of retired detectives believe there's something more sinister at work. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they dive into the st…

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Strange News: Octopus Civilization, Newark Goes Dark, Habeas Corpus, and the New Resource Arms Race 1:03:17

4d ago1:03:17

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Afghanistan suspends chess due to religious concerns. Newark goes dark -- for just long enough to prompt serious questions. The world witnesses new escalations in the Great Game, as various corporations and countries race to acquire precious mineral resources. Since Ben and Matt always like to end on a good note, this week's strange news segment co…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary – Cox/Alicante 12:35

1d ago12:35

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 9 from Cox/Alicante ,Spain Music by Organ Beats Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnrgeek twitter.com/rnrgeek Butler’s Amazon…

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Handsome Dick Tour Diary -Valencia, Spain 11:32

2d ago11:32

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 7 from Valencia ,Spain Music by Scorpions Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnrgeek twitter.com/rnrgeek Butler’s Amazon Wish …

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Interview: Cancellation Island, with John Cameron Mitchell, Part Two: Action, Praxis, Presence and Poetry 31:41

7d ago31:41

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In a world where everyone feels divided by identity politics, ideology and the fear of cancellation, how does an individual navigate a cultural minefield? How can we empower and encourage direct action? In the second part of this two-part interview segment, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome returning guest John Cameron Mitchell for a wide-ranging explorat…

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Listener Mail: Global Rare Earth Unrest, Fears of Martial Law, the Guys Hire an ICP Expert 50:57

8d ago50:57

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Could growing regional conflicts be driven by the race to control certain mineral resources? Could the United States slide into martial law -- if so, what would that mean? Join Ben and Matt for all this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary -Barcelona 8:09

4d ago8:09

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 6 from Barcelona, Spain Music by Spacebrains Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnrgeek twitter.com/rnrgeek Butler’s Amazon Wi…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary – Castellon 10:52

9d ago10:52

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 5 from Castellon ,Spain Music by The Rubinoos ?

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Interview: Cancellation Island, with John Cameron Mitchell, Part One: The Lost Art of Gnostic Nuance 52:49

9d ago52:49

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What does it mean to be 'canceled'? How do we collectively navigate the baffling, complex and contradictory world of an 'always-on' society? In the first part of this week's special two-part interview, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome the legendary writer, actor, playwright and activist, John Cameron Mitchell, creator of Cancellation Island, for a wide-r…

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CLASSIC: Is the Dead Sea copper scroll an ancient treasure map? 59:32

10d ago59:32

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Odds are you've heard of the Dead Sea scrolls -- when the first of these ancient texts were discovered in the 1940s, the scrolls revolutionized our understanding of the past, and, in some cases, gave historians and archaeologists more questions than answers. One scroll, discovered in 1952, remains unique in the collection. It doesn't contain religi…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary – Caceras, Spain 9:53

6d ago9:53

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 4 from Caceras ,Spain Music by Velvet Insane ? Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and …

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Strange News: AI Lovers, Cannabis Burns, Mineral Deals, Underground Cities and Nbiriu Rides Again 59:15

11d ago59:15

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Concerns rise over human relationships with sycophantic chatbots. A town in Türkiye burns confiscated cannabis, prompting controversy. Former US officials the country spent trillions of dollars off the books to create disaster-proof underground cities for the elite. UKR-US mineral deals prompt accusations of quid-pro-quo deals. There may be a genui…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary Grenada Spain 12:55

10d ago12:55

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 3 from Grenada, Spain Music by Gary Moore ? Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROL…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary Day 2 8:31

9d ago8:31

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 2 from Madrid, Spain backstage at Gruta77 Music by Handsome Dick Manitoba Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnrgeek twitter.c…

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CLASSIC: What is "Qanon"? 1:05:00

14d ago1:05:00

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What if the stories and narratives you hear in the average mainstream media reporting aren't the entire truth? What if there's something else going on, a secret war between a shadowy cabal and a small group of brave, outnumbered good guys fighting back against their insidious plans for world domination? This is, according to QAnon proponents, a tru…

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PKMR #25 – Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain

10d ago

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PKMR #25 – Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain Top of the show, we give you the listener a peek into the intricate planning and detail that goes into the preproduction of our show. We discuss Black Metal dudes going shopping, AC/DC underrated tunes, record collecting, falafel, Paris and so much more. Check it! Music by: Bart and The Beat…

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Listener Mail: Backmasking, More Meat Heists, and New England Murders 53:49

15d ago53:49

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Twenty Novel Hotels prompts a re-exploration of earlier conversations regarding backmasking and moral panics. Fellow Conspiracy Realists respond to Ben's questions about meat heists and commercial trucking. Ignicus and others ask for more information regarding the possibility of an active serial killer in New England. All this and more in this week…

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Spain Tour Diary Day 1

11d ago

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Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour update day 1 from Madrid, Spain Music by Handsome Dick Manitoba ? Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE R…

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The Prophecy of the Popes 1:00:05

16d ago1:00:05

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It seemed the world paused on April 21, 2025, when 88-year-old Pope Francis passed away after a long struggle with multiple health issues. As the Catholic church and the world at large wonders what the future will bring, a once-obscure piece of writing is back in the public zeitgeist: the "Prophecy of the Popes," which purports to predict the ascen…

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CLASSIC: The Story of Atlantis 1:03:38

17d ago1:03:38

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The legendary civilization of Atlantis was first mentioned in the works of Plato, in dialogues that claimed to recount information from translations of ancient Egyptian texts. And people have been searching for this city ever since. So what was Atlantis, exactly? A metaphor, a work of fiction ... or a real, physical place? Join "Ben," Matt and Noel…

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Strange News: The Power Goes Out, Fluoridation, Rampant Masturbation, Disney, anti-Narcocorridos, and More 1:01:14

18d ago1:01:14

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What caused the massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal? Anti-fluoridation activists gain ground in the wake of RFK Jr's newest statement. A former Disney employee gets in hot water for hacking menus. Mexico hopes to popularize anti-narcocorridos. The tariff controversy surrounding Amazon and the White House. The FBI may be close to eating its…

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Loren Molinare of The Dogs and Little Caesar 1:13:15

17d ago1:13:15

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On this episode I speak with Loren Molinare from The Dogs from Detroit and Little Caesar Links The Dogs Facebook Loren Molinare Facebook I-94 Recordings Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrol…

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What exactly is diplomatic immunity? Chapter Two: How To Get Away With Murder 1:04:05

21d ago1:04:05

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OK, it's no secret that the law can apply differently to high-level diplomats and other government employees. But how far does this concept of immunity go? In the second chapter of this special two-part episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into intensely disturbing cases of crime, conspiracy, and geopolitical cover-ups. They don't want you to read our …

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Listener Mail: Australian Cinema, The Barksdale Bubble, El Salvador and Dictators 55:04

22d ago55:04

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Cake writes in with recommendations for Australian cinema. Spooky Pants prompts a conversation about the infamous Barksdale Bubble. Starship Home (aka Sugar Homie, aka Supercool Homie) prompts a far-reaching exploration of dictatorships, El Salvador, the US's responsibility for the booming illegal drug trade. All this and more in this week's listen…

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New Alice Cooper Song Review and Ghost Skelata Track by Track Review 1:30:38

19d ago1:30:38

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I review the new song from the original Alice Cooper Group and then attempt to do a track by track review of the new Ghost album, Skelata then hilarity ensues when we look at the venues they are playing. Music by Alice Cooper Black Spiders Ghost Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPA…

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What exactly is diplomatic immunity? Chapter One: "A Gentleman's Agreement" 58:00

23d ago58:00

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In modern English, we often say "don't shoot the messenger." As Ben, Matt and Noel discover in the first chapter of this week's special two-part series, diplomatic immunity is an ancient concept with real-world consequences in the modern day. So, is it true that various world powers have agreed to let some people exist beyond the rule of law? Tune …

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CLASSIC: Interview: Radio Rental, with Payne Lindsey 49:16

24d ago49:16

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Have you ever experienced something bizarre -- some unexplainable coincidence, chilling interaction or even a run in with what some might call the supernatural? If so, then you may have the next story for Radio Rental. In this episode, the guys interview Payne Lindsey, creator of Up and Vanished, Atlanta Monster and more, about the inspiration behi…

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Strange News: One Card To Rule Them All, Pop Culture and Space, Horrors of Kenyan Death Cults, and More 1:04:30

25d ago1:04:30

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History's largest credit card merger looms on the horizon. Commentary on not-quite-space and a celebrity named Katy Perry. Ben takes the crew around the globe to learn more about wildlife piracy, the horrors of Kenyan cults, and the fascinating web of fentanyl, casinos, China and Mexican drug cartels. All this this and more in this week's strange n…

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What is Shock Incarceration? 1:08:09

28d ago1:08:09

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Picture this: you're a bad kid. You've made a serious mistake, and may be facing incarceration. Yet Lo, and Behold! The US court system decrees you may avoid years in lock-up by going to an "intermediate sanction" program modeled after the military. Proponents say this helps first-time offenders get back on the right path. Critics, with extensive e…

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Listener Mail: Signal vs. Telegram, Supply Chain Raids, Everyone Hates EvilCore 51:47

29d ago51:47

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Privacy Guy continues the conversation about encryption and state-level powers. Art Vandelay notes recent issues with tariffs and supply chains. Multiple Conspiracy Realists follow up with Ben and the gang on the actions of an insurance-adjacent business called Evicore. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to …

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Operation Ghost Stories 59:39

30d ago59:39

59:39

What if you had the perfect spy? Not some glitzy James Bond-type, but instead a person -- or an entire family -- spending decades in a hostile country, slowly acquiring information and status, while waiting for the right signal from command. It's one of the most fascinating stories in all of tradecraft: the "sleeper spy," a concept made famous in w…

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CLASSIC: What really happened to the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke? 48:56

1M ago48:56

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It's one of the most enduring enigmas in American history -- how did an entire colony disappear from Roanoke island? Join the guys as they explore the facts, fiction and speculation surrounding the mysterious fate of the colonists, the clues they may have left behind and the search that continues in the modern day. They don't want you to read our b…

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Strange News: US on The Brink, North Sentinel Island, a Monster in Maryland and More 57:02

1M ago57:02

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Domestic and international tensions grow as US courts square off with the administration over the rendition of innocents. A hapless, would-be internet influencer finds himself in Indian incarceration after attempting to contact the people of North Sentinel island. Over in Maryland, multiple women accuse pharmacist Matthew Bathula of egregious spyin…

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STDWYTK Presents: A Conspiracy of Sound, Live in Brooklyn 1:36:56

1M ago1:36:56

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True story - for years, Ben, Matt and Noel have wondered about the concept of sensory experience. Turns out On Air Fest was listening, and called them to New York. In tonight's episode, the guys present their live exploration: A Conspiracy of Sound, at Brooklyn's legendary National Sawdust. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macm…

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Saturday Night Trainwreck and Thundermother vs. The Gems 2:09:36

29d ago2:09:36

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I went to see Buckcherry and Steel Panther with Casey. and learned about a cool piece of bass gear. I played my first rodeo and loved it. Bruce McMillan calls in with a Blackberry Smoke show review. I do dueling track by track reviews of Thundermother Dirty and Diving vs. The Gems Phoenix. Music by: Wyldlife The Strains Blackberry Smoke Thundermoth…

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PKMR #24 – Brant Rant!

30d ago

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PKMR #24 – Brant Rant! Brant gives us a list of all the things he hates. That guy hates a lot of stuff! But he loves Japanese hardcore! We talk political punk, pop punk, Swedish rock, sticking it to the man, over reacting over young heartbreak, and all the other good things. Check it! Music by: Naked Aggression – Us Against Them The Dirts – Take Me…

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CLASSIC: Was Samuel Little America's Most Prolific Serial Killer? 49:02

1M ago49:02

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Born in 1940, Samuel Little was known in multiple states as a drifter, petty criminal and man occasionally capable of violence. Like many people living on the fringe of society, he seemed to slip through the fingers of justice despite numerous arrests. Yet intrepid investigators and improvements in DNA testing eventually proved Little was more than…

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What happened to Harold Holt? 58:47

1M ago58:47

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On 17 December 1967, Harold Holt, the immensely popular prime minister of Australia, went for a swim -- and vanished. In the decades since, his family and the public still have questions about what exactly happened. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore a mystery that remains unsolved in the modern day, along with a meditation on empathy…

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CLASSIC: The Afghanistan Papers 55:37

1M ago55:37

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The United States invaded Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001 and remains embroiled in the conflict almost two decades later, making this the longest war in US history. Leaders from both of the dominant political parties continually argued that this was a winnable war, proposing new strategies, more troops, and more surges. Yet documents obtained by T…

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CLASSIC: What happened to Jimmy Hoffa? 53:34

1M ago53:34

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In his day, American labor union leader James "Jimmy" Riddle Hoffa was one of the most well-known figures in the US. On July 30th, 1975, Hoffa disappeared. He has not been seen, living or dead, since that day. In the decades following his death numerous investigators have tried (and failed) to figure out what exactly happened to this infamous Ameri…

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Interview: Up and Vanished Weekly, with Maggie Freleng 53:01

1M ago53:01

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Alien abductions. Unexplained disappearances. Unsolved murders. In tonight's interview, the guys join the legendary, award-winning journalist Maggie Freleng to learn more about her newest podcast, Up and Vanished Weekly. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Listener Mail: Science and Astrology, Secrets of the Pyramids, and "Chicken Tax" 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

Astrolojon prompts an exploration of a possible scientific basis to astrology. Flea asks for more information about the viral claims concerning purported pillars deep beneath the Pyramids of Giza. AngryBizkitz inspires an investigation into the weird, conspiratorial world of tariff loopholes and the infamous "Chicken Tax." All this and more in this…

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The Prior Authorizations Conspiracy: EviCore 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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It's a story sadly all-too familiar with so many people in the United States: you're on the cusp of receiving medication, surgery or treatment that could save your life -- only for your insurance company to deny the treatment you've paid for. Through the practice of "prior authorization," private insurance companies bypass doctors to decide whether…

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Shit Kicking With The Rock and Roll Geek – RnR Geek Show 1380 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

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I pay tribute the the great Clem Burke, who left this earth yesterday. I talk about my shows this weekend with the country band and how much fun it is to play. Chuck Speer, the Rock n Roll Hoosier, calls in with a John Waite show review and we geek out on The Babys and John Waite solo. Music by: Chequered Past Chad Bushnell Ricky Byrd The Babys Joh…

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CLASSIC: Interview: Dark Waters: Corporations, Corruption and Pollution with Rob Bilott 50:15

1M ago50:15

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When corporate defense lawyer Rob Bilott first learned about Wilbur Tennant's dying livestock, the frustrated West Virginian farmer was at his wits' end. He'd sought help from numerous local authorities to no avail, but he was certain DuPont was poisoning his livestock, as well as the surrounding area. Bilott's investigation led him down the rabbit…

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Strange News: The Massive Tennessee Meat Heist, Roblox and Privacy, the CIA and the Ark of Covenant, Chemicals in Your Food and More 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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A massive meat heist in Tennessee leaves Ben, Matt and Dylan asking: "Who needs 80,000 pounds of off-the-books meat?" A babysitter learns there really is a monster under the bed. Back in the day, the CIA seemed genuinely convinced they discovered the Ark of the Covenant. Sucralose conspires against you! The US abducts an innocent US resident and se…

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Big Chicken: A Fowl Conspiracy 1:19:40

2M ago1:19:40

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Chicken! It's one of the world's most popular food stuffs, and nowadays it's a global, multibillion dollar industry. But a dark side comes with all that success -- including problems that, one day, may threaten civilization as we know it. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they explore the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know about Big Chicken. They don't wan…

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CLASSIC: The Far-out World of Deep Fakes 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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For centuries, it was often understood that "seeing was believing" -- while people might embellish a story, and write whatever falsehoods they wished, visually witnessing an event was solid proof of what actually happened in any given situation. Yet this no longer holds true in the modern age. Photographs have been faked since, well, the invention …

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