Best Dani And Brett Podcasts (2025)

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WTH: Is Europe Lost? Adam O'Neal Explains. 58:28

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Europe’s center of gravity has shifted eastward, and few political leaders stand out as capable of leading the necessary changes to revitalize, rather than regulate, the aging West. The Washington Post’s new editorial vision hopes to address these concerns, shaping how we think about ourselves and our allies in the coming years. The first step in a…

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Ep. 1411 - AMoL Ch. 8: That Smoldering City 45:04

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 8 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome Kele Woodruff, madit…

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Dodgers-Blue Jays tears us apart, Sage steals Survivor, 'The Chair Company' & Halloween takes 1:02:41

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Brett & Danielle are back for a spooky Halloween episode in which the scariest thing is the friendship torn apart by international baseball strife. Yes, Brett's Los Angeles Dodgers are on the precipice of being squashed by Dani's Toronto Blue Jays, so we devote an inordinate amount of time to the conclusion of the World Series. Danielle asks many a…

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WTH Do Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists Really Believe? James Kirchick Explains. 1:04:00

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With just one week until Election Day in New York City, we’re reflecting on the past and future of the Democratic Party, Gracie Mansion, and the political home of mayoral hopeful, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is a Democratic Socialist, having campaigned alongside and accepted donations from members of the Democratic Socialists of America, a group with a…

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Ep. 1410 - AMoL Ch. 7: Into the Thick of It 57:46

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 7 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome Dima Cook and Tina L…

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WTH Is Next for Ukraine and Israel? General Jack Keane Explains. 1:14:30

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The Trump administration continues to focus on achieving peace in the Middle East, navigating a fragile ceasefire and defining the conditions for a Palestinian future. Meanwhile, Putin’s war in Ukraine rages on, marked by stalled negotiations and continued bombardments. Both situations have proven more complex and unpredictable than the President i…

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Ep. 1409 - AMoL Ch. 6: A Knack 1:17:44

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 6 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome Sarah Parker, Paddy …

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WTH Is Happening With Middle East Peace? Dan Senor Explains. 58:26

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After two incredibly long years, we are finally able to celebrate the return of all living Israeli hostages from the hell of Hamas. Absent specifics and relying on a long history of failed “new beginnings” in the Middle East, Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan begs the question, what comes next? With a successful Phase One and a fragile Phase Two, it is w…

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Ep. 1408 - AMoL Ch. 5: To Require a Boon 1:20:57

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 5 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome Kevin Adams, Shane S…

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BB27 Vince's paparazzi, Survivor 49 steps on snek & Dani's baseball minute 45:00

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Dani & Brett are back with a post-BB27 grab bag of topics at only the beginning of the long Big Brother offseason. First, why are the paparazzi following Vinny the Lip? Can't we think of other things to do in society? Next, Brett recounts what happened on Survivor 49 this week as Jake was medically evacuated off the island in one of the most intens…

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WTH Could Ukraine do with $300 Billion Russian Dollars? Stephen Rademaker Explains. 55:39

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More than three years into Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, our European allies are reconsidering whether or not frozen Russian assets, totaling $300 billion on the continent, can be used to help Ukraine. As part of a broader brought about by the Trump Administration, Western countries are finally prepared to act in concert to overcome finan…

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WTH Extra! Two Years Since October 7. Dany and Marc Discuss. 46:05

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Ep. 1407 - AMoL Ch. 4: Advantages to a Bond 55:21

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WTH Extra! Another Shutdown Showdown. Dany and Marc Discuss. 31:47

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WTH: Trump at the UN. Brett Schaefer Explains. 1:04:00

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President Trump’s speech before the General Assembly has sparked debate over its style and substance, raising questions about UN organizations that do not serve American interests. As we continue to foot its ever-growing bill, the United Nations system appears to be failing in peacekeeping and security. How did Trump’s speech signal a shift in our …

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BB27 Finale Recap: Ashley surprises & dominates + we talk 'One Battle After Another' 53:50

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That's a wrap! BB27 is in the books and Ashley is your winner. Brett & Danielle recap a stunning finale in which Ashley pulled out a convincing victory over Vince and Morgan, after the BB universe had all but given Morgan the $750k. We talk about the wild season in general, Ashley's amazing performance in the jury segment, whether it was a bitter j…

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BB27 Week 11 Recap: Vince, Morgan, Ashley are your Final 3 + Survivor 49 premieres! 55:33

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Brett & Danielle are back for your penultimate #BB27 pod of the season! Keanu & Ava were sent to jury this week, leaving behind a final three of Vince, Morgan & Ashley heading into Sunday night's finale. Are things all wrapped up for a Morgan win? What would happen in a Vince/Ashley final two on finale night? We discuss! Also on the episode, some i…

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WTH Is Next After the Assassination of Charlie Kirk? Marc and Dany Discuss. 47:53

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On this episode of WTH, Dany and Marc discuss the assassination of conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. The problem of political violence in America has only worsened since its uptick in 2020 with compounding factors like spoken and online rhetoric and the symbiosis of the far left and mainstream. It’s inside this P…

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Ep. 1406 - AMoL Ch. 3: A Dangerous Place 47:15

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 3 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome our newest Producer …

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BB27 Week 10 Recap: Vorgan survies double eviction & final two scenarios 1:01:56

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Brett & Danielle are back after two two-hour episodes and a double eviction which sent Kelley and Lauren packing to the jury house. Most importantly -- America's couple Vince and Morgan still survive. We dive into all of the big storylines from the last week, Keanu's ability to survive through it all, whether Ashley or Ava have a chance to win and …

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WTH: Trump's Capital Crime Crackdown. Rafael Mangual Explains. 56:18

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According to major news outlets, the capital of the free world is under federal occupation by Donald Trump. Here in D.C., the 30-day public emergency has expired and Pam Bondi’s “takeover” of the MPD has ended, but National Guard troops aren’t going anywhere with an extended deployment to Nov. 30th. Their presence has led to a major reduction in vi…

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BB27 Week 9 Recap: The TRUTH behind Rachel's exit & Vinny the Black Widow? 1:03:03

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We are back with the most EXPLOSIVE episode of Hey Julie since we disagreed about Molly's Game. Brett & Danielle dive hard into Tuesday night's elimination episode that saw RACHEL'S OWN ACTIONS (Brett editorializing here) get herself sent into the jury house. Later, we dive hard into the Vinny-Lauren-Morgan lustless love triangle and why it's made …

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WTH There Is No "State of Palestine". Elliott Abrams Explains. 50:24

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After splashy announcements from our European, Australian, and Canadian allies, later this month, the UN will vote to “recognize a Palestinian State”. While theatrical and without legal import, the vote can only be understood as a reward for terrorism and October 7th. Hamas and too many Palestinians have no interest in state building, institutions,…

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Ep. 1405 - AMoL Ch. 2: The Choice of an Ajah 1:03:23

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 2 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome our newest Executive…

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BB27 Week 8 Recap: We're back! And about that mysterious new eviction... 1:05:52

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Danielle & Brett are back after an unplanned absence to attempt to recap the last three weeks of Big Brother, but really all we gotta do is talk about the huge thing that happened Friday night in the house. Yes, we'll say goodbye to Rylie, Katherine & Mickey. We also chat about whatever the hell is going on between Morgan and Vince. But it's really…

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WTH Is the Path Out of the Wilderness for the Democratic Party? Jay Cost Explains. 1:10:53

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The intersectional coalition the Democrats put together in 2024, comprised of the 1%, coastal, corporate, elites and the 20% on 80/20 issues, is failing to register new voters or execute at the polls. While they abandon their historic constituencies and adopt more radical left wing cultural ambitions, it’s not clear how the Democratic Party will re…

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Ep. 1404 - Ch. 1: Eastward the Wind Blew 1:14:14

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 1 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome our newest Executive…

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WTH Should I Read This Summer? "The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature" by Charlie English 46:15

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Closing out What the Hell’s summer book series, we offer a timely reminder of the value of free speech and critical thinking from a time when it wasn’t taken for granted. Charlie English discusses his book, The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature (Random House, 2025). Charlie chronicles George Minden’s 19…

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Ep. 1403 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 3 of 3) 1:13:09

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett finish the Prologue of A Memory of Light!!! Perspectives 9-12 of the Prologue are covered in thi…

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WTH Should I Read This Summer? "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archeologists are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations" by Sam Kean 48:04

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In the next episode of our annual What the Hell’s summer book series, we are time traveling around the world with experimental archeologist, Sam Kean, who shares with us his latest science narrative novel, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Little Brown and Co…

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Ep. 1402 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 2 of 3) with Special Guests Tyler AND Spencer! 1:15:50

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In this episode Dani and Brett continue to discuss the Prologue of A Memory of Light with not one, but TWO special guests - IN THE SAME ROOM!!! Perspectives 5-8 of the Prologue are covered in this episode!! We would like to thank and welcome E J Hartman, Jen Tuseth and Dallas Gow to The Wheel Weaves Patreon Team!! Thank you so much for your support…

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BB27 Week 5 Recap: Zach's early exit, egg-cellent costumes & Ava's strong HOH 53:03

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Brett & Dani dissect the most recent week in Big Brother 27, where Ava, of all people, targeted three major male players and successfully got Zach out of the house -- someone who most houseguests and viewers considered a real favorite to win the game. They discuss Ava's successful HOH with these targets, Vince's hilarious egg costume, Rachel's posi…

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WTH Should I Read This Summer? "The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines" by Jonathan Horn 44:44

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In this episode of What the Hell’s summer book series, bestselling author, Jonathan Horn, discusses his new book, The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines (Scribner, 2025). In it, Jonathan tells the tale of lesser-known American Pacific Theater hero, General Jonathan Wainwright. General Wainwright’s s…

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Ep. 1401 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 1 of 3) 1:12:42

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss THE BEGINNING OF A MEMORY OF LIGHT!!! The FIRST 4 PERSPECTIVES of the Prologue are cover…

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BB27 Week 4 Recap: Jimmy falls fast & Ashley's technical difficulties 46:01

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Brett & Danielle are back for another dive into BB27 in what turned out to be an eventful and secretly hilarious week where all of the following happened: Mickey stole the HOH from Rylie and orchestrates the eviction of Jimmy, one of her closest allies Mickey tells Jimmy of this plan while she and Morgan frantically put on makeup Ava goes full A Fe…

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WTH Should I Read This Summer? "Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Decline of Great Militaries" by Zack Cooper 42:41

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Kicking off our annual What the Hell’s summer book series, Zach Cooper discusses his new book, Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Decline of Great Militaries (Yale University Press, 2025). How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But in his book, Z…

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BB27 Week 3 Recap: What is the house power structure? Does everybody hate each other? 1:03:07

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Danielle & Brett are reunited for their birthday week and try to dissect what's been going on with this season of Big Brother. A decent comp threat in Adrian was sent home but it still sparks larger questions about the house's power structure in general. Mickey & Morgan seem to be the engine behind most of the house's power dynamics, but they hate …

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WTH Is Responsible for Hunger in Gaza? Matti Friedman Explains. 1:03:51

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Almost two years after the October 7th attacks, facts about the state of life in Gaza are almost impossible to glean from the daily news. Much of what used to be mainstream journalism has become political activism, and Palestinian allied NGOs, UN organizations, and international press are using selective information as a weapon. Are Palestinians st…

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Bonus Episode: Q&A July 2025 (Live from Discord) 1:04:54

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! Live on our Discord, here's the July 2025 Q&A! Thanks to everyone who was able to jump in and participate live on Discord and t…

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BB27 Week 2 Recap: Amy's final words, Lauren's dilemma & more 49:39

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Hide your children, it's time for a Brett solo-pod. With Dani radio silent this week, Brett wears the HOH robe for a full length podcast about Week 2 of BB27. Amy got her final jab in at Jimmy as she exited the house, but was it too little, too late, and too quiet? Is Vince playing too much game with every single person? And where will Lauren stand…

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WTH Is Britain Throttling Free Speech? Dominic Green Explains. 49:28

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Dominic Green writes, “The war on free speech is about to violate the most sacred recesses of British life—not the home or the workplace, but the pub.” In legislation dubbed the “Banter Bill”, Parliament is attacking the center of British life in a new effort to hold employers accountable for staff’s hurt feelings over third parties “offensive lang…

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BB27 Week 1 Recap: Too little too Zae-te, Week 2 noms & Dr. Dani Pimple Popper 51:47

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Brett & Danielle are back to react to Wednesday and Thursday nights' episodes of Big Brother 27 in which Zae was sent packing after a late push for safety and a big fight with Rachel. We also chat about what *****'s HOH week has been like so far, Zach's tears for Zae, Kelly's BB Blockbuster win & skincare routines. Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and s…

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WTH: Will New York Elect a Communist Mayor? Seth Mandel Explains. 51:38

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Last month, New York City took to the polls for their mayoral primary and the Democratic party has decided that a socialist, communist, terrorist supporting, antisemite, is the best candidate for mayor of New York City. Zohran Mamdani is a radical left "intersectionality salad". Between his unironic quotation of Marx to raps about the Holy Land Fiv…

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Ep. 1351 - ToM Recap and Review 1:25:16

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett review and recap the 13th book of The Wheel of Time: Towers of Midnight! We would like to give a…

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BB27 Opening Nights: Sloppy play, sloppy hearts & ShowerGate 2025 56:15

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Brett & Danielle are back to recap the first two episodes of Big Brother 27. Yeah, yeah Rachel Reilly came back, but it's really about this cast of newbies who are all playing hard in some way or another. Jimmy is spinning in circles about Rachel. Amy somehow played the "apprentice" twist very welll...until she played her way right on the block and…

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WTH Should Trump Do Next On Ukraine? General Jack Keane Explains. 53:28

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President Trump has made it clear: whichever nation is the obstacle to peace in ending Russia’s war on Ukraine will face an opponent with the military aid and backing of the United States. Putin has no intention of giving up his objectives in Ukraine and Trump is over the bull. Reversing a Pentagon freeze of critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, T…

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BB27 Cast Reactions! Unmarried mothers, aura specialists, dungeon masters & try-hards! 1:09:27

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Danielle & Brett react to the SIXTEEN fresh new faces entering the BB27 house; consisting of Survivory try-hards, cowboys, dungeon masters and a podcast host!? We dive semi-deep into all 16 new houseguests including Danielle's doppelgänger and why some members of the BB27 cast feel somewhat like an immediate reaction to the cast of BB26. Also on th…

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16 Things to do to prep for BB27 + 'Hotel Mystere' + Julie's opening night hints 1:02:59

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Brett & Danielle spend the last episode before the premiere of BB27 recounting some of the news that has been dropped in the past few days by Julie Chen-Moonves and the broader BB apparatus. This year's theme? Hotel Mystere. Opening night twists? A masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a mystery houseguest. We chat about what it all could possib…

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Ep. 1350 - ToM Epilogue: And After with Special Guest - Spencer 2:02:19

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss the Epilogue of Towers of Midnight with Special Guest - Spencer! We would like to thank …

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WTH: MAGA Voters Reject Isolationism. Roger Zakheim Explains. 45:43

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Notwithstanding regular headlines and firm conventional wisdom, the MAGA Movement is not and never has been an isolationist faction of the Republican Party. Neither the American people nor self-identified MAGA Republicans are fundamentally isolationist, and in fact score higher than non-MAGA Republicans on support for U.S. intervention abroad. The …