Best Daniel Ortiz Podcasts (2026)

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J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining" (Taschen, 2023) 56:47

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In 1966 Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make “the world’s scariest movie.” A decade later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich's book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (Taschen, 2023) is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror…

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Anna Zeide, "US History in 15 Foods" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 38:24

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From whiskey in the American Revolution to Spam in WWII, food reveals a great deal about the society in which it exists. Selecting 15 foods that represent key moments in the history of the United States, this book takes readers from before European colonization to the present, narrating major turning points along the way, with food as a guide. US H…

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Andy Cowan, "B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop" (Headpress, 2023) 49:10

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In his new book B-Sides: A Flipsided History of Pop (Headpress, 2023), Andy Cowan explores a century of music b-sides. Pop music would be a different beast without the B-Side. Music history is riven with songs deemed throwaway that revolted against their lowly status and refused to be denied. Be it rock'n'roll's national anthem ('Rock Around The Cl…

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Scott Burr, Rickson Gracie Black Belt and Co-Author of 'Lessons from the Mat' 1:42:31

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org Episode 182: Scott Burr – Lessons from the Mat & Future Classics In this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we sit down with 3rd-degree Black Belt, author, and philosopher of the mats, Scott Burr. Scott is the co-author of the highly accla…

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Kathryn Cornell Dolan, "Breakfast Cereal: A Global History" (Reaktion Books, 2023) 1:07:58

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Breakfast Cereal: A Global History (Reaktion, 2023) by Dr. Kathryn Dolan presents the long, distinguished and surprising history of breakfast cereal. Simple, healthy and comforting, breakfast cereals are a perennially popular way to start the day around the world. They have a long, distinguished and surprising history – around 10,000 years ago, wit…

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Helle Strandgaard Jensen, "Sesame Street: A Transnational History" (Oxford UP, 2023) 57:23

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In Sesame Street: A Transnational History (Oxford UP, 2023), author Helle Strandgaard Jensen tells the story of how the American television show became a global brand. Jensen argues that because the show's domestic production was not financially viable from the beginning, Sesame Street became a commodity that its producers assertively marketed all …

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How to Fix Baseball with author Jane Leavy 58:27

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For hard-core baseball folks, for anyone who cares for the future of the game, veteran baseball writer Jane Leavy compels attention with her provocative book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It (Grand Central, 2025). Our conversation focuses on her proposed solutions to the core problem of a sport in the destr…

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Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, "Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist" (Simon and Schuster, 2025) 59:59

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Hello, this is Eric LeMay, a host on the New Books Network. Today, I speak with Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of the new artist’s biography Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist (Simon & Schuster, 2025). The book was recently named one of NPR’s Books We Loved for 2025. Pollack-Pelzner is a cultural historian, theater critic, and teacher a…

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Sustainability, Identity, Artisans and Designers 55:40

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Long before the fashion industry formally addressed questions of sustainability and advocated for “slow fashion,” a husband-and-wife design duo were working to create handcrafted leather-goods and functional women’s sportswear that could be worn for decades. Active from the 1940s to the late 1960s, the Phelps quickly won acclaim, attracting a broad…

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Thomas Manuel Ortiz, "Why We Struggle to Go Green: Hard Truths about the Clean Energy Transition" (Texas A&M Press, 2025) 45:01

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Clean energy won’t save us from the effects of climate change. Amid corporate Net Zero campaigns, the politics of the Green New Deal, and the calls to abandon fossil fuels for renewable technology — or vice versa — lies a troubling truth: No clean technological solutions can solve the problem of human-induced climate change. To find a credible path…

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Pluribus Episodes 6 & 7 Analysis: I Feel Fine! 1:08:15

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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we continue our analysis of Pluribus, with our thoughts on episode 6, “HDP” an episode 7, “The Gap.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture…

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Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025) 37:46

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Many Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children’s literature. Animating the Victorians: Disney’s Literary History (University Press of Mississippi, 2025) explores Disney’s adaptations of Victorian texts like Alice in Wonderland, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and the tales of Hans…

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Hilary Davidson, "A Guide to Regency Dress: from Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins" (Yale UP, 2025) 57:04

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In A Guide to Regency Dress: from Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins (Yale UP 2025), celebrated dress historian Dr. Hilary Davidson brings together nearly 20 years of research on Regency fashion in an illustrated guide for the first time. All the elements of the Regency wardrobe of both men and women—from coats, gowns and undergarments to …

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Jane Eisner, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move" (Yale UP, 2025) 42:26

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Jane Eisner is a widely published journalist who held leadership positions at the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Forward. She is the author of Taking Back the Vote. Eisner lives in New York City. In our wonderful interview we discuss her new book, Carole King: She Made the Earth, (Yale UP, 2025), and her thoughts on what made Carole King the start t…

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Trump's Secret Plan To Make Charlie Kirk VP, America Fest IN CIVIL WAR w/ Rollo Tomassi 2:03:54

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Tim, Phil, Ian, & Tate are joined by Rollo Tomassi to discuss Trump's secret plan to make Charlie Kirk JD Vance's VP in 2028, MAGA Civil War erupting during America Fest 2028, Vivek Ramaswamy shutting down the idea of "heritage Americans," and Steve Bannon going off on Ben Shapiro during his speech at America Fest. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) …

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Jeffrey Kroessler, "Rural County, Urban Borough: A History of Queens" (Rutgers UP, 2025) This 18:26

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The borough of Queens is the largest of New York City’s five boroughs. It holds more people than Chicago or Los Angeles. And thanks to immigration, it is today home to a population of extraordinary ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. Queens is also the subject of a new book by Jeffrey Kroessler, Rural County, Urban Borough: A History of Que…

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Max Brzezinski, "Under Pressure: A Song by David Bowie and Queen" (Duke UP, 2025) 59:04

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In 1981, David Bowie and Queen both happened to be in Switzerland: They met and made "Under Pressure." Recorded on a lark, the song broke the path for subsequent pop anthems. In Under Pressure (Duke University Press, 2025), Max Brzezinski tells the classic track's story, charting the relationship between pop music, collective politics, and dominant…

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Marijuana LEGALIZATION IS COMING, Trump Orders Weed To Schedule 3 In HUGE Move w/ Kraig Smith 2:04:41

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Tim, Phil, Ian, & Tate are joined by Kraig Smith to discuss Trump announcing Marijuana to be reclassified as Schedule 3, RFK Jr not scheduled to speak at America Fest 2025, the GOP looking to ban child sex changes in a new bill, and Trump announcing a new "Patriot Games" competition. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @I…

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Dan Bongino To RESIGN, Trump Addresses The Nation w/ Brian Shaprio 2:04:27

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Phil, Tate, & Ian are joined by Brian Shapiro to discuss Dan Bongino announcing his resignation from the FBI, a new poll showing AOC would defeat JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 election, and the Timcast crew analyzing Trump's live address to the nation. Hosts: Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) | https://graphene.movie/ Tate …

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How to Invest in Bitcoin Companies with Nico Lechuga 1:02:35

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In this episode, Mauricio sits down with Nico as he shares his personal journey from his early upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor in the Bitcoin space. He discusses his early experiences with money, the concept of 'broken money' in emerging markets, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of financial systems. …

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Jiu Jitsu for Law Enforcement with Officers Major John Bailey and Sgt. Wade Powers 1:39:59

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org This week we are honored to sit down with two leaders who are bridging the gap between the mats and the thin blue line: Sgt. Wade Powers and Major John Bailey of the Gwinnett County Police Department. In this deep-dive conversation, we explore th…

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Lucy Jeffery and Anna Váradi, "Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production" (CEU Press, 2025) 59:01

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In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) sat down with Lucy Jeffery and Anna Váradi to talk about their edited volume, Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production. The volume explores the lasting impact of the communist era across Central and Eastern Europe, with chapters thematically threaded through by concep…

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Candace Owens IMPLODES, Audience IN REVOLT, Claim SHES A CLONE Or GOT THE CALL w/ Graham Allen & Mike Matusow 2:06:21

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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Graham Allen & Mike Matusow to discuss Candace Owens' fans revolting after her meeting with Erika Kirk, Tucker Carlson being accused of being a clone, rumors erupting Dan Bongino may step down from the FBI, and James Woods slamming people celebrating the death of Rob Reiner. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @Phil…

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Amber Day, "Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars" (Indiana UP, 2025) 49:54

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The landscape of comedy has undergone a seismic shift in recent years with an increasing number of female comedians breaking through to mainstream audiences. Women are claiming high-profile roles as late-night hosts, sketch comedians, television producers, and standup stars. As they disrupt industry norms and transgress cultural boundaries, they ha…

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Rob Reiner MURDERED, Son Arrested, Trump Faces Backlash Over Comments w/ Del Bigtree 2:03:26

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Tim, Phil, Ian, & Tate are joined by Del Bigtree to discuss the murder of Rob Reiner, a thwarted terror attack targeting LA, Candace Owens meeting with Erika Kirk, and how rapid inflation is destroying buying power in America. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) Tate @realTateBrown (everywhere) …

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Curtis Marez, "Producing Precarity: The Costs of Making TV in Poor Places" (NYU Press, 2025) 52:27

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In Producing Precarity (NYU Press, 2025) Curtis Marez examines the television industry’s practice of “offshoring” production to impoverished sites within the US. Marez, focuses on state efforts to attract film and TV producers to poor places with tax incentives, discounted public lands, and subsidized infrastructures. He argues that these efforts r…

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Michelle Anya Anjirbag, "Appropriated Tales: Race and the Disney Fairy-Tale Mode" (Wayne State UP, 2025) 1:03:35

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In Appropriated Tales: Race and the Disney Fairy-Tale Mode (Wayne State UP, 2025), scholar Michelle Anya Anjirbag examines Disney's method of fairy-tale storytelling to determine how the corporation has shaped public understanding of what fairy tales are and who belongs within them. Covering a span of years "from mermaid to mermaid"—from the 1989 a…

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Jerry Moore, "Cat Tales: A History" (Thames & Hudson, 2025) 38:22

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For as long as cats have coexisted with humans, they have been feared, revered and respected. They appear as dynamic hunters in Palaeolithic carvings and cave paintings; were venerated as gods in ancient Egypt; and still have the power to fascinate and frighten us, as the popularity of Joe Exotic, the self-styled Tiger King, shows. How did we go fr…

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Camesia O. Matthews, "The Dental Fitness Advantage: How a Healthy Mouth Enhances Total Body Health and Elevates Performance" (Playbook Scholars, 2025) 47:00

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Ready to move beyond routine dental checkups and unlock your body’s full potential? In The Dental Fitness Advantage: How a Healthy Mouth Enhances Total Body Health and Elevates Performance (Playbook Scholars, 2025), Dr. Camesia O. Matthews, a general and sports dentist, introduces the concept of dental fitness, a breakthrough approach that links or…

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NEW Epstein Photos Drop, Dems Cherry Pick Photos To Smear Trump | Timcast IRL 2:08:14

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Phil, Tate, & Josh are joined by John Doyle & Jack Posobiec to discuss Democrats releasing new Epstein photos, a star NFL player apologizing after saying a gay slur on live tv, and reddit suing Australia over their new social media ban for kids. Hosts: Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Tate @realTateBrown (Everywhere) Josh @TimcastNews (X) Producer: Serge …

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Erika Kirk Tells Candace Owens STOP, Candace Says NO w/ Tina Descovich 2:02:51

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Tim, Phil, Brett, & Libby are joined by Tina Descovich to discuss Erika Kirk demanding Candace Owens stop, Republicans defecting and joining Democrats to block Indiana's redistricting, a Democrat saying white people need to feel guilty for being white, and Nick Fuentes getting court mandated anger management. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @…

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Living Night: On the Secret Wonders of Wildlife After Dark 1:04:58

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When the sun sets, things start to get interesting among wild animals. Wherever we live, whether in the city or suburbs or country, darkness conjures a hidden world of wildlife that most of us rarely glimpse. Foxes, wolves, and bears prowl while skunks, opossums, and porcupines lurk; fireflies send flashing signals to potential mates; raccoons rumm…

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WAR! US SEIZES Venezuelan Oil Tanker, War Feared Amid Escalation w/ Jonathan Otto 2:04:11

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Tim, Phil, Ian, & Raymond are joined by Jonathan Otto to discuss fears of war with Venezuela after the US seizes an oil tanker, Erika Kirk goes off on people profiting off Charlie Kirk's death, the rise of grifters taking over the conservative movement, and Tim Pool exposing AI Bots arguing with each other. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @Ph…

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Brandon Whitman from Moo-Jitsu 1:54:16

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org This week on the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we spice things up as we welcome Brandon Whitman, the co-founder of Moo-Jitsu Craft Spices! Brandon joins us for a fantastic conversation that explores the surprising intersection of grappling and gourm…

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YIVO Archives and Library, "100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research" (YIVO, 2025) 31:53

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Delve into Jewish history through 100 unique objects from the YIVO Archives and Library with 100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (2025). This gorgeously-illustrated coffee table book contains images and essays which represent modern Jewish history and culture through YIVO's one hundred years of collecting. The…

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Candace Owens Says MILITARY INVOLVED In Kirk Killing, Says Tim Pool's Brother Tried To SHOOT HIM w/ Jamie Kennedy 2:03:06

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Tim, Phil, Elaad, & Ian are joined by Jamie Kennedy to discuss Candace Owens saying the US Military is involved in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Tim Pool & Jamie Kennedy discussing God and Demons, Trump's historic poll numbers, and Bonnie Blue arrested in Bali for making adult content. PRE ORDER SILENT NIGHT: https://trashhousechristmas.com/ J…

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Timothy Gitzen, "Unscripting the Present" (SUNY Press, 2025) 41:26

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Timothy Gitzen's Unscripting the Present (SUNY Press, 2025) interrogates contemporary sex panics in the United States, looking especially at popular culture texts to conceptualize queer youth survival strategies. Sex panics saturate contemporary discourse and politics in the United States. While such panics have a long history, they are now infused…

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Shots Fired At Timcast Studio, Man Arrested For Stalking Benny, Loomer, Matt Walsh w/ Gary the Numbers Guy 2:03:06

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Tim, Phil, Ian, Elaad, & Shane are joined by Gary the Numbers Guy to discuss shots fired at the Timcast studio, a man arrested for stalking and threatening Benny Johnson & Matt Walsh, how the Charlie Kirk assassination fractured MAGA, and a numerology expert giving wild predictions for 2026. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X…

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247: Rewire Your Limits: The Increase Mindset Blueprint with Bob Harrison 38:33

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"It wasn't just about getting more, it was about getting more to make a difference." —Bob Harrison Some moments shake our confidence in what is possible. Old stories rise up, limits feel real, and self-doubt starts calling the shots. Then a new idea comes along and reminds us that a bigger life waits on the other side of the thinking that once kept…

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Milo & Tim Pool GO DEEP On Inside Of TPUSA And Candace Owens With George Santos w/ Milo & George Santos, Naomi Seibt 2:10:31

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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Milo Yiannopoulos, George Santos, & Naomi Seibt in a special episode of Timcast IRL where Tim Pool debates with George Santos & Milo on the Candace Owens/TPUSA feud. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) Producer: Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guests: George Santos…

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Pluribus Episodes 4&5 Analysis: We Need a Little Space 51:41

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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we analyze the fourth and fifth episodes of Vince Gilligan’s new series Pluribus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-cultureBy Marshall Poe

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Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024) 44:12

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Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics su…

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J6 Pipe Bomb Suspect ARRESTED, Worked With BLM, Aided Illegal Immigrants w/ Naomi Seibt 2:05:51

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Tim, Phil, Brett, & Raymond are joined by Naomi Seibt to discuss the J6 pipe bomber being arrested, Gen Z giving up on America and embracing socialism, people driving by Tim Walz' house and yelling "retard" and Nick Fuentes calling out Candace Owens for dodging TPUSA debate. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Brett @PopCultu…

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Bradley J. Borougerdi, "Cannabis: A Global History" (Reaktion, 2025) 50:00

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Bradley Borougerdi joins Jana Byars to talk about Cannabis: A Global History (Reaktion, 2025). An international cultural history of the multifunctional plant. Cannabis explores the historical, pharmacological, and cultural significance of the controversial plant. Beginning with cannabis's origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, Borougerdi descr…

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Elliott Kalan, "Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 52:10

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In Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense, Elliott Kalan (U Chicago Press, 2025) explains that it’s easier to write jokes when you have a dependable method for doing so. All jokes, he argues, are built from the same elements: structure, premise, voice, tone, wording, and audience—and these elements can be applied to any comedic genre,…

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Drunk Raccoon Becomes Top US Story After Getting Plastered, Passing Out In Bathroom w/ Raw Egg Nationalist 2:02:36

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Tim, Phil, Brett, & Tate are joined by Raw Egg Nationalist to discuss the drunk racoon story that's going insanely viral, TPUSA responding to Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk conspiracies, Tim Pool slamming a YouTuber trying to expose TPUSA, and men betting on WNBA players menstrual cycles. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Brett @PopCultureCrisis (e…

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Jon Willis, "The Pale Blue Data Point: An Earth-Based Perspective on the Search for Alien Life" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 1:18:38

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A thrilling tour of Earth that shows the search for extraterrestrial life starts in our own backyard. Is there life off Earth? Bound by the limitations of spaceflight, a growing number of astrobiologists investigate the question by studying life on our planet. Astronomer and author Jon Willis shows us how it’s done, allowing readers to envision ext…

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Candace Owens Implies TPUSA KILLED Charlie Kirk, Claims Failed Bibi Deal Cost MILLIONS w/ Nick Freitas 2:04:11

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Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Nick Freitas to discuss Candace Owens implying TPUSA was behind assassination of Charlie Kirk, Sabrina Carpenter losing it over the White House using her song, NYT debunking the Hegseth Narco Bombing hoax, and the GOP winning the special election in Tennessee. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (…

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Inside a Bitcoin Treasury Company with Steve Lubka 56:32

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In this episode, Mauricio sits down with Steven Lubka — formerly Head of Private Wealth at Swan Bitcoin and now VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto — to unpack the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, the mechanics behind “Paper Bitcoin Summer,” and how public markets are becoming a major force in global Bitcoin adoption. Steven shares his personal…