Best Doug Ziegler Podcasts (2025)

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From Crab Pots to Cockpits with Guest Casey McManus! 1:16:07

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Send us a text Doug Ziegler and Bill McCleery welcome Deadliest Catch captain Casey McManus aboard for a wild ride through life on the Bering Sea. From brutal storms and sleepless nights to the crazy moments that never made it on camera, Casey shares what it really takes to survive one of the world’s most dangerous jobs. The guys dive into leadersh…

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Everyone Can Screw Us Now Thanks to Trump, with Julie Morgan 1:09:13

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Everyone in their right mind already knows the gift: Trump ran on helping working people, then immediately threw working Americans to the wolves in favor of helping the ultra-wealthy. But it’s not just Trump who is screwing us; he’s made it easier for businesses to exploit the average American as well. He recently eviscerated the Consumer Financial…

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Stu-pidly Inappropriate With Guest Stu Boldy! 49:43

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Send us a text Doug Ziegler and Bill McCleery are back with another Inappropriately Funny adventure — and this week, they’re joined by the one and only Stu Boldy. Brace yourself for unapologetic humor, questionable opinions, and stories that probably shouldn’t be shared publicly… but here we are. From wild hot takes to jokes that cross the line and…

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America is Addicted to Cars, with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon 1:31:18

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While we think of automobiles as an integral part of American life, the fact is that they’re just objectively a bad form of transportation. They’re costly, they don’t scale well, and they’re a leading cause of death in the country. The oil and automobile lobbies have done a lot of work to make it feel like there’s no way we could live without cars,…

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Horned Up Happy Hour 49:33

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Send us a text Doug Ziegler and Bill McCleery are back — and this time, they’re charging full speed into chaos! The guys kick things off with their “Try a Shot” segment, featuring a rhino-themed alcoholic concoction that’s as strong as it sounds. Between sips, they dive into the ultimate debate — the best snacks to eat during movies and shows. Then…

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Stand Up Comedy with Tourette's with Benny Feldman 1:40:19

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Benny Feldman is one of the funniest new comics working today. He also has Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary vocalizations and tics. Not only does this give Benny a unique rhythm to his performances, it also has helped him develop a fascinating personal understanding of how humor even works. This week, Adam ta…

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The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow 1:45:55

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The Labor Movement Refuses to Be Destroyed By Trump with Julie Su 1:20:27

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Trump despises the average worker and has spent the past several months doing everything he can to demolish the labor protections that Americans of previous generations fought and died to win. We’re at an inflection point for the future of American labor, with our very livelihoods in the balance. Julie Su has been a civil rights attorney, Californi…

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Is There a Ghost in This Podcast? With Guest Psychic Michaelene Stiles! 1:03:06

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Send us a text It’s our 10th episode, and we decided to raise the dead—literally. We’re joined by the hilarious and mystifying Michaelene Stiles, a psychic medium who spills the tea from the other side. From haunted rooms to awkward spirit encounters (yes, ghosts have boundaries too), Michaelene shares her wildest stories and helps us connect with.…

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Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler 1:27:21

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A.I. slop is competing for space all across the web, and it’s starting to edge out actual human creators. The internet, once rife with possibility, is rapidly turning into a depressing wasteland of mind numbing garbage. Despite the massive volume of brain-waste being sludged out every day, there are still some brilliant human minds trying to turn t…

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Tailgate Talk & Touchdowns 56:55

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Send us a text Fire up the grill and grab your favorite jersey—this episode is all about the ultimate game day experience! We dive into the best tailgating traditions, top-tier snacks, wild parking lot setups, and the football moments that make Sundays sacred. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just in it for the food and vibes, we’ve got hot takes, …

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Being Funny in Deeply Unfunny Times with Gianmarco Soresi 1:53:11

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Comedy has changed as an art form. On top of social media fundamentally reconfiguring the expectations of the audience for what the role of a comedian is meant to be, we live in deeply unfunny times. Despite these challenges, we still all need to laugh. This week, Adam talks with comedian Gianmarco Soresi about how to adapt to the times without com…

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What Labubus Say About Our F-d Up Economy 12:56

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Genocide Scholar: I Know It When I See It, with Omer Bartov 1:33:26

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The Palestinian people are being killed en masse, they are being starved, and many are dying of preventable disease. More and more people are beginning to understand that it’s Israel’s intention to eliminate the entire Palestinian population of Gaza. Yet as untold thousands are dying, there are still people who insist that this is not “genocide” de…

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Why Strength Training Kicks Dieting’s Ass with Casey Johnston 1:19:10

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Being in “good shape” doesn’t just mean changing your diet in pursuit of unrealistic standards of thinness; it means challenging your body to be more capable today than it was yesterday. In recent years, weight lifting has been catching on as a primary exercise focus for both men and women who are trying to live healthier lifestyles. This week, Ada…

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How The Naked Gun Saved Comedy 1:34:15

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The world is getting less funny. Not just out there in the geopolitical hellscape of every day life, but at the movie theater as well. While comedy films once dominated the box office, in recent years there’s been a sharp drop-off in theatrical comedies. The communal experience of sitting in a room with people and sharing one of the most fundamenta…

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Outrageous Time Travel & Wild West 54:36

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Send us a text Saddle up, time travelers! In this episode, we’re mixing whiskey shots with wild west shootouts and a whole lotta time-traveling chaos. From tumbleweeds to time machines, we’re wrecking history and making questionable decisions along the way. Tune in for outrageous stories of outlaws, bad life choices, and the kind of messes that onl…

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Vivian Wilson Bullies Adam Conover for 74 Minutes 1:10:03

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One of Elon Musk’s most insightful critics is his own daughter. Vivian Wilson came into the limelight last year after her father deadnamed her in an interview with Jordan Peterson, and she responded by systematically dismantling Musk in a now infamous post. Having publicly rejected her father, Wilson suddenly found herself as an icon of trans visib…

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Summer’s Gone, So Are the Icons 57:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Inappropriately Funny, Doug Ziegler and Bill McCleery dive into how fast summer is flying by before shifting gears into the wild world of legends—Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. The guys pay their respects, share some outrageous side stories, and keep things rolling with the Try a Shot segment, where they take on Ozz…

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Bare Necessities & Bottled Wisdom 50:11

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Send us a text In this laugh-filled episode, hosts Bill McCleery and Doug Ziegler strip down the premise of Naked and Afraid—figuratively, not literally (you’re welcome). The guys share how they think they’d survive in the wild without clothes, modern comforts, or dignity… and spoiler: their plan heavily involves sarcasm and questionable survival h…

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Everything in America is a Pyramid Scheme Now with Bridget Read 1:26:21

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Pyramid schemes have been a comedic punchline for ages now, but they’ve never been more relevant. Not only is there still a thriving culture of multi-level exploitation in this country, but the dark spirit of pyramid schemes has wormed its way into countless aspects of American life. This week, Adam speaks with Bridget Read, writer at New York Maga…

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What’s Wrong with Capitalism? with John Cassidy 1:16:21

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While we’re certainly in a uniquely bad time for our capitalist society, we’re definitely not the first people to be having the thought, “what if things weren’t quite so terrible for 99% of people?” From the beginning, capitalism has justifiably had critics. Today Adam is joined by John Cassidy, New Yorker writer and author of Capitalism and Its Cr…

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Zohran Is Teaching the Left How to Win 17:21

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Spotify Is Even Worse Than You Think with Liz Pelly 1:24:00

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It’s no secret that Spotify pays artists extremely poorly, but it turns out they don’t treat their customers much better. Author and journalist Liz Pelly’s new book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, investigates how Spotify has accelerated the collapse of the music industry, along with their shady practices s…

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Conspiracies, Cancellations & the ESPYs 50:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Inappropriately Funny, hosts Bill McCleery and Doug Ziegler dive headfirst into the chaos that was Shane Gillis at the ESPYs. Was it hilarious? Offensive? Or perfectly inappropriate? The guys break down cancel culture, why it’s still a thing, and go off the rails into conspiracy theories. Buckle up for unfiltered t…

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We’re not ready for what’s coming. 19:04

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The Secret Agent Organizer of the Starbucks Union with Jaz Brisack 1:24:57

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Companies are infamous for their union busting tactics, but that doesn’t mean union organizers don’t have their own strategies. This week, Adam speaks with Jaz Brisack, an undercover organizer, or union “salt”, who took a job as a barista in a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY with the explicit intention of organizing Starbucks employees. Thanks to the effo…

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Disney: Where the Magic Is Expensive and the Kids are Screaming 46:16

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Send us a text Doug Ziegler and Bill McCleery hit the gas and dive into the sweaty madness of summer vacations— adult Disney obsessions, and road trips that smelled like regret. From EPCOT drinks to backseat meltdowns, it’s the unfiltered story of what happens when grown adults chase magic, traffic, and tequila. Buckle up—Goofy’s got nothing on the…

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Is Pride Dead? 20:23

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Lina Khan: How to Fight Corporate Power Under Trump 1:19:42

4M ago1:19:42

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Until recently, Lina Khan was the chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Under her leadership, the FTC went after the anti-competitive tactics of tech giants, finalized rules to ban non-compete clauses, enforced the right to repair, and even took on ever-loathsome junk fees. Despite the limit resources of her department, Chair Khan made such undeni…

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Cinema, Sunburns, and Shots 49:36

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Send us a text Hosts Bill McCleery and Dave Ziegler return for another chaotic yet heartfelt episode of Inappropriately Funny. They open with sincere thoughts and condolences for the people of Texas affected by the recent flooding, before diving headfirst into their signature “Try a Shot” segment — where the drinks are questionable, and the reactio…

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RFK is Shortening Our Lifespans, with Dr. Eric Topol 1:15:34

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When it comes to medical science, there’s never been a better time to be alive than now… other than maybe a few months ago before the new Trump administration. Americans today are living longer than ever before, and that’s owed in no small part to the National Institutes of Health—a government organization that has been responsible for some of the …

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Stars, Stripes, and Salute the Troops 57:33

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Send us a text In this explosive (but totally legal) 4th of July episode, Bill McCleery and Doug Ziegler wave the flag high as they pay tribute to our troops and the freedoms we enjoy — with just the right mix of respect and ridiculousness. The guys share personal stories tied to the military, reflect on what Independence Day really means to them, …

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From Strangers to Shenanigans 46:42

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Send us a text In the inaugural episode of Inappropriately Funny, hosts Bill McCleery and Doug Ziegler dive headfirst into chaos as they unpack how they met, bonded over questionable humor, and became the comedy duo nobody asked for but everyone needs. They also take a painfully hilarious look at the bizarre new words kids are throwing around today…

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How Zohran Humiliated the Democrats with David Roth 1:21:09

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Last week, Zohran Mamdani shattered the notion that a New York City mayor has to be some craggy-faced, man-shaped stack of disappointments who’d sooner die than be seen on the subway. The young, energetic Democratic Socialist ran on a platform of making New York City a more livable place for average residents, which—surprise!—went over well with av…

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AI Is Making You Dumber 21:52

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The Right is Wrong About Latin America with Greg Grandin 1:14:42

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Trump has long expressed racism and vitriol toward immigrants, particularly those from Latin America. As he deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles to quash pro-immigrant protesters, it’s important to remember that Latin America is still part of the Americas. To understand how we arrived at a moment where the right holds such a bitter and hateful…

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America Has No Left Wing with Vivek Chibber 1:30:24

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At the No Kings protests this past weekend, millions of Americans demonstrated against the fascist right wing. Despite the staggering number of people willing to take to the streets, why does it still seem like the left is powerless to stop the right on a political level? This week, Adam sits with NYU professor Vivek Chibber to discuss how America …

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How D&D Took Over Sports Arenas with Brennan Lee Mulligan 1:26:38

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In the past several years, the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons has firmly made the leap from subculture to pop culture. Massively popular “actual play” shows like Dimension 20 now sell out arenas like Madison Square Garden, a feat which would have been unheard of not so long ago. This week, Adam speaks with Dimension 20 creator and gam…

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The End of Women's Rights with Mary Ziegler 1:10:18

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The Dobbs Decision is one of the biggest blows to human rights in our lifetimes, and it’s just the beginning. Ending access to abortion is only the first step in the pro-life movement’s war on bodily autonomy. This week Adam sits with Mary Ziegler, law professor and author of Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction, to discuss the devastati…

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Did Elon Tell Grok to Promote “White Genocide”? 15:07

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A.I. Companies Believe They're Making God with Karen Hao 1:10:13

5M ago1:10:13

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/adamconover Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Silicon Valley has started treating AI like a religion. Literally. This week, Adam sits down with Karen Hao, author of EMPIRE OF AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI to talk about what it means for all of us when tech bros w…

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Trump and Elon Want to Force You to Have Babies 19:05

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The Philosophy of Fatness with Kate Manne 1:26:18

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Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/2vjj5nrh #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Science increasingly shows that we have far less control over our weight and body shape than society wants us to believe. Yet people labeled as “overweight” a…

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5 Star Reviews Are Ruining Your Life 21:21

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Homeless and Employed in America with Brian Goldstone 1:08:52

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Having a full-time job doesn’t guarantee a roof over your head. While many Americans still equate homelessness with unemployment, the reality is that 40 to 60 percent of unhoused people in this country are working. This week, Adam sits down with anthropologist Brian Goldstone—author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America—to ex…

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Group Chats are Destroying MAGA 17:44

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Why America Can’t Build (Yet) with Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson 1:27:04

6M ago1:27:04

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Could many of America’s biggest problems be solved by simply building more? The theory of abundance suggests that from the housing crisis to the climate crisis, we could make real progress—if only we had the will and the systems to build boldly and swiftly. In their new book Abundance, Ezra Klein of The New York Times and Derek Thompson of The Atla…

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The End of American Supremacy with Mark Blyth 1:21:39

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For over 75 years we’ve lived in a world DEFINED by American economic supremacy. With the chaos of Trump’s tariffs and the rise of China it’s worth asking, is this era coming to a close? Today Adam is joined by Mark Blyth, a professor of international economics at Brown, and coauthor, along with Nicolo Fraccaroli of Inflation: A Guide for Users and…

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You are not safe. 15:00

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