Best It S Dumb Podcasts (2025)

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Caught Red-Handed 51:40

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3h ago51:40

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Just as the rest of the boys were settling in, Kirk catches on that they've been up to no good (in his opinion anyway). Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourse…

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Is America Heading Towards Civil War? with Ilhan Omar 49:14

3d ago49:14

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Hasan sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to talk about her scraps - both physical and political - and the time she literally crawled through barbed wire to watch a Bollywood movie (such a Bollywood move). Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which break…

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Rapidly Rushing the Field and Showboat Bobbles R "Look Out!" Dumb 32:03

4h ago32:03

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Virginia upset a top-ten opponent in Florida State. Fans rushed the field before the ball even touched the ground. Thankfully, the two players in the corner of the end zone are alive and didn't get trampled by, you know, hordes of people like they were a plague of locusts o'er the land. Meanwhile, Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell made one of the…

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Will a Shutdown Finally Shrink Government? 1:08:18

11h ago1:08:18

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss whether the impending government shutdown will actually rein in the federal bureaucracy. They consider whether there is anything to gain from a shutdown, how past shutdowns have played out, and whether the risk of growing executive power outweighs the ri…

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Demand Planning 101: What Every Planner Needs to Know 25:54

21h ago25:54

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No fluff. Just real talk from the field, made simple. Whether you're new to the world of planning or a seasoned pro looking for a refresher, this episode breaks down the fundamentals of demand planning in a way that’s practical, approachable, and actually useful. I cover the essentials who owns the forecast, what makes a good one, which KPIs matter…

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Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell 15:40

1d ago15:40

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You’ve probably had a bad boss, but you might not realize how easy it is to become one. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell unpack “power blindness” — how authority can warp your perspective — and share smart, practical ways to break the cycle of toxic bosses for good. After the talk, Modupe shares one more exercise to help you beco…

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While The Cat's Away... 1:09:06

4d ago1:09:06

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Well, well, well, what do we have here? A meeting? An episode? Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to o…

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A Sporting Event Dividing Sports R Dumb is Frustratingly Dumb 26:11

7d ago26:11

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The Chicago Bears hosted the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, which meant Joey and Sean's teams were going up against each other. One of us emerged victorious and happy, and it wasn't the Cowboys fan. But at least Sean has Texas Longhorns football to fall back on. Arch Manning dominated a school in a lower division...that's something, right? Plus, an a…

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Free Speech Means You Can Criticize Anyone 1:08:49

8d ago1:08:49

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine President Donald Trump's claim that overwhelmingly negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech," suggesting that criticism of the president could be treated as illegal. They explore how this rhetoric fits into his broader war on the press, from th…

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The most powerful predictor of team success | Rafael Chiuzi 18:33

8d ago18:33

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Remember that gut-clenching fear of speaking up in class? Organizational psychologist Rafael Chiuzi reveals how that same feeling shows up in the workplace, limiting productivity and the free exchange of ideas. Backed by decades of research and hands-on consulting, he unpacks the science of psychological safety — and shares three actionable steps t…

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No Toilet Brush? You Need Cling Film! 1:06:54

12d ago1:06:54

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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How India’s Biggest Comic Reps His Home Country 44:54

17d ago44:54

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Hasan sits down with India’s biggest comic, Vir Das, to talk about nazar (“the evil eye”), Shah Rukh Khan, and his new special, Vir Das: Fool Volume, now streaming on Netflix. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my di…

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A Dumb Start to the Football Season 32:27

15d ago32:27

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We're back in action! Joey's been overseas, but Sean has been in the thick of both college and NFL football. And it has been full of chaos, as you'd probably expect. Plus, Joey recaps his trip to Scotland and Copenhagen, Sean cannot remember a playful word, and we learn how to "split the G" with a pint of Guinness. Support this podcast at — https:/…

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To Honor Charlie Kirk, Reject Cancel Culture 1:07:34

15d ago1:07:34

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch confront the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They open with reflections about the history of political violence in the U.S. and whether reactions online are amplifying fear rather than clarity. The panel critiques early attempts to pin the blame on so…

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A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship | Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz 21:35

18d ago21:35

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In a conversation about visionary leadership, M-PESA CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit speaks with impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz about how he grew a nascent mobile payment service into Africa’s largest fintech platform — which now handles nearly 60 percent of Kenya's GDP and more than a billion dollars in daily transactions. They draw on …

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Wish You Were Here 1:23:47

18d ago1:23:47

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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Will AI Take My Job? with Karen Hao 52:08

24d ago52:08

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Hasan sits down with reporter Karen Hao on her new book Empire of AI on how AI companies are taking over the world, what can be done about it, and when they might start bombing brown countries. 🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/hasanminhaj It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!✌ Use ZipRecruiter, and save time…

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MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right. 1:16:39

22d ago1:16:39

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into Sen. Josh Hawley's (R–Mo.) speech at the National Conservatism Conference, where he denounced artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as threats to liberty. They debate why MAGA populists are embracing anti-tech rhetoric, how this m…

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 12:42

26d ago12:42

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Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils a radical new economic model that could transform how creative people build sustainable careers, amass collective wealth and escape the burnout of hustle culture. Hear his vision for how artists can pool resources, share profits and own their work in a new kind of economy, as he poses a tantalizing vie…

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Does It Give You A Hard Tail? No A Sore Ass 50:11

26d ago50:11

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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Inside the Destruction of USAID with Dr. Atul Gawande 54:52

1M ago54:52

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Hasan sits down with the former USAID Head of Global Health to talk about the destruction of USAID, the misinformation that helped fuel it, and how it became a template for a wider war on academia and science. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which break…

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RFK Jr.'s Wild Week 57:31

29d ago57:31

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This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward and Matt Welch are joined by Senior Producer Zach Weissmueller and Senior Editor Robby Soave to unpack RFK Jr.'s tumultuous week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from leadership shake-ups and changes to COVID-19 vaccine access to mounting backlash from employees and former agency direc…

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Quick Fixes: How to level up, job craft, and manage colleagues you can’t stand | Fixable 19:19

1M ago19:19

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In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener searches for the best way to level up his small business, the next plans to approach their manager about a dramatic role change, and a final caller is interviewing for a new leadership position that would requi…

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So, Nothing Exists? 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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Stop Using AI Notetakers: 15 Bots, and a Broken S&OP Process 18:22

1M ago18:22

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This may be my most important, and urgent, episode yet. I recently audited an executive S&OP meeting where something alarming happened: 9 people in the room… and 15 AI bots taking notes, summarizing, and listening in. We’ve crossed a line, and we don’t even realize it. In this episode, I sound the alarm on how companies are accidentally sabotaging …

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Fine, We'll Talk About Epstein - with Rep. Ro Khanna 43:24

1M ago43:24

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Hasan sits down with the unofficial ambassador of Silicon Valley, Congressman Ro Khanna, to talk about what it means to be a “progressive capitalist,” his text chains with Elon Musk and Steve Bannon, and yes (sigh), we will talk about Epstein. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. See why 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get …

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Let's Make Some Dumb NFL Predictions! 29:17

1M ago29:17

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The NFL season is nearly upon us, so we're making some dumb predictions. Learn what ridiculous record Sean thinks the Cowboys will wind up with, hear what mental mistake Joey predicts will happen multiple times before Week 3 kicks off, and so much more. Due to some upcoming vacation after this episode, Sports R Dumb is taking a break. We'll be back…

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Is It Too Late To End the Fed? 1:08:22

1M ago1:08:22

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This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to break down Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's signals of an upcoming interest rate cut and President Donald Trump's very public pressure campaign on the Fed. They discuss what a rate cut could mean for jobs, inflation, and investme…

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The trillion dollar paradox | George Zaidan 9:02

1M ago9:02

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Global warming is very, very expensive: extreme weather, rising sea levels, crop failures, health issues, and industry disruptions all cost money. So, what’s the best way forward? Is the estimated trillion-dollar price tag that comes with transitioning the world to clean energy worth the cost of investment? George Zaidan explores what it would take…

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A Dumb Purchase 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

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This week the boys discuss some of their dumbest purchases they have made and could there be another one around the corner? …. Oh and Rob REALLY likes his new bike !! Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Every…

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The Hasan Summit with Hasan Piker 1:02:58

2M ago1:02:58

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Two of the internet’s favorite Hasans finally sit down to dive deep on progressive politics, the NYC mayoral election and what it’s like to be in constant conversation with the internet. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month…

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Sports R Dumb Travels to Denver! 28:07

1M ago28:07

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The Sports R Dumb boys took a weekend trip to Denver and fit in quite a few sports-related activities. We're covering the Rockies starting a win streak thanks to our presence, a preseason Broncos game, visiting Ball Arena (home of the Nuggets and Avalanche), and getting our gaming action on at an arcade, complete with skeeball and pop-a-shot. We're…

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The Trump Economy Is Now Pay To Play 1:08:24

1M ago1:08:24

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into the Trump administration's increased meddling in the tech sector, from profit-sharing deals to a possible government stake in Intel. They discuss the recent spike in the consumer price index, the president's controversial pick to lead the Bureau of Labo…

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Let your ambition light you up, not burn you out | Tarveen Forrester 10:05

1M ago10:05

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Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace culture at Kickstarter, shares practical strategies for protecting your time and cultivating “sustainable ambition,” so you can crush your goals — without letting them crush you. After the talk, Modupe urges …

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Peter.. This One's For You! 53:15

2M ago53:15

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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Flipping The Man Switch | The Great Outdoors 17:07

2M ago17:07

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The dunces return and get a little philosophical for ya. Chafe isn't thrilled with Cheese's friend performance. Chafe is moving back in with the rents and Cheese tries to get him to see it in a different light. And Cheese just got back from Sequoia National Park with a new appreciation for life. MORE CHAFE 'N' CHEESEIG: https://www.instagram.com/ch…

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Is Texas Still a Democracy? with Beto O’Rourke 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Hasan sits down with former senate/gubernatorial/presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to talk about the southern border, voting rights, guns, and to sing BOTH of Texas’ state anthems. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol dot com and enter the…

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Early NFL Preseason Action is "R U READY FOR SOME FOOTBALLLLL" Dumb 41:05

2M ago41:05

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The NFL is BACK, baby! And neither one of us are ready for it. Sean, being the football sicko that he is, has made a classic "Top 5" list of what he's not looking forward to this NFL season, from gambling ads everywhere to instant replay reviews for the dumbest things. Plus, we're exploring the reboot of King of the Hill, a classic arcade game with…

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Lower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control Push 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by special guest Reem Ibrahim, head of media for the Institute of Economic Affairs. They begin with Jim Acosta's AI-generated interview featuring a deceased child urging gun control, using it as a springboard to discuss nationwide declines in violent crime and th…

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STOP CHASING HEADLINES AND TWEETS: Planning Through the Chaos: Tariffs and Price Hikes 20:54

2M ago20:54

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Everyone’s talking about tariffs, and price hikes are already hitting. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind the headlines and constantly changing policies from the oval office and how it impacts demand planning, forecasting, and inventory strategy. We’ll unpack the ripple effects of guaranteed price increases, what the data …

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 17:40

2M ago17:40

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What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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It's Festival Season... Again! 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have a good laugh at each others expense, what else are friends for? Everybody is welcome at The Chat Inn, so grab yourself a drink, sit, relax and enjoy. For more info head to our website www.thechatinn.co.uk We would love to hear from you …

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My Therapy Session with Dr. Gabor Maté 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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Hasan sits down for a one-hour interview/therapy session with best-selling author and renowned expert on trauma and addiction Dr. Gabor Maté. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. See why 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Just go to this exclusive web address, ZipRecruiter.com/HASA…

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Sean Goes Film Critic: A Not So Dumb Review of "Quarterback" and "Receiver" 29:56

2M ago29:56

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Sean isn't ready for football season quite yet, but he's not letting that stop him from watching the Netflix documentary series Quarterback and Receiver. See who he'd most like to hang out with between Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins, and Jared Goff. Which of the receivers would he be most frightened to encounter? Who has the most supportive family? Which…

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The New York Times Doesn't Understand Men 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

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This week, editors Peter Suderman and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm and special guest Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party. They begin with the media's growing fixation on men and masculinity, from a wave of New York Times essays to broader questions about dating, education, and work. What does this coverage reveal about how t…

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The future isn't just coded — it's built | Lauren Dunford 14:06

2M ago14:06

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Look around — almost everything you see was manufactured, from baby formula to AI data centers and beyond. Yet we rarely think about how it’s all made. Factory fixer Lauren Dunford pulls back the curtain on modern manufacturing, revealing just how thrilling and world-shaping this unsung engine of progress can be. Discover how reinventing this overl…

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Poor Ozzy, No, Not The Osmonds 48:36

2M ago48:36

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A catch up from the boys leads to some confusion with which question should be answered, and no, this time it is not Mark that is confused!! And of course, we have to discuss poor Ozzy and how influential he was in...... The Osmonds???? Being friends for literally decades not only means we have lots to share, it also means we are not scared to have…

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America's Best Palestinian Comic - Mo Amer 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Hasan sits down with Palestinian-American comic Mo Amer to talk about his incredible life story. Mo season 2 is now streaming on Netflix! Sign up for Ground News at: https://www.groundnews.com/hasan. Subscribing through Hasan's unique link will get you 40% off the vantage plan, which breaks down to just $5 a month. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: …

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Overskilled Players Playing In Lower Leagues R Egotistically Dumb 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Sean plays in a hockey league with multiple divisions based on talent level, yet he had to encounter one team who signed up for a league far below their skill level. Is there really any enjoyment out of demolishing someone THAT badly in a sporting event? Plus, we're sharing some of our favorite school projects from high school, discussing the tire …

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South Park Is Saving Free Speech! 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave to discuss the $1.5 billion renewal of South Park and why the show remains one of the most important libertarian pop culture creations of the past 30 years. They reflect on its enduring relevance, its crude but effective political …