Best Jay Britton Podcasts (2026)

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Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova 1:03:10

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Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes. We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but …

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Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Dorinda Medley) 1:02:11

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On this episode of Bravo, America! - a new series from Lovett or Leave It - Dorinda Medley recounts her days during the wild west of Bravo, before housewives considered social media, glam squads, and consequences. And she talks about how reality TV helped her become the star of her own life, how years as an Upper East Side political spouse readied …

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A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year 2:37

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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you. But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly. This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtf…

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Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat 1:30:38

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Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you. A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you’re really going t…

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Remembering Rob Reiner & Gay Guy Music Videos with Walton Goggins & Dylan Adler 1:25:58

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This week, Louis is joined by stand-up comedian and comedy writer Dylan Adler to discuss Rob Reiner's Legacy, the new Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, and their top picks for the ultimate gay guy music video playlist. Walton Goggins also joins Louis to chat about the new season of Fallout, The White Lotus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTu…

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Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox 1:07:31

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Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn’t sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningfu…

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Golden Globe Noms & Best Albums of 2025 with Diane Kruger and Courtney Revolution 1:15:51

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This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and J…

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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story 51:08

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Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now. Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. Wh…

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Hamnet & Heated Rivalry with Guy Branum and Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:11:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey join Louis to celebrate not watching another season of Stranger Things and recount their all-time favorite Winona Ryder roles. They break down Chloé Zhao's new film, Hamnet, and its chances in the awards field. They also take a moment to fan themselves after watching the new sultry hockey drama, Heated Ri…

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A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton 53:19

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What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience. Before Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school dropout scooping her ice cream creations at a farmers market in Ohio. …

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The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge 56:55

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Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably wasn’t on your list - but it’s time to put it there. Garry Ridge - an Australian who brought his charm and curiosity across the Pacific - joined WD-4…

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Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:22:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community eve…

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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman 58:07

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What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort? Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxious People, and the beloved Beartown series, has spent his career writing about the quiet power of ordinary people. But in his real life, he learned …

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Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher 1:15:44

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us …

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The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard 1:04:53

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If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in. That’s exactly how Matthew Broussard approaches comedy - and everything else. A stan…

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E15: Our Freedom Depends on Reclaiming Our Sense of Honor. 32:03

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Phil & Jay dicuss different interpretations of honor and how it impacts the character of society. News You Can't Use: Breathing through your butt? It's a thing now. PoC TOP-3: Favorite TV Cop Shows [email protected] Phil Adams & Jay Britton

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Bugonia & HBO's I Love LA with Kyle Buchanan 1:07:21

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss Bugonia, Rachel Sennott's new series I Love LA, Hollywood streaks that need to come to an end, the viral AI Friends clip, and Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other co…

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The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team 1:12:07

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I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, who quietly built it into reality. Over five decades, Bob has grown a humble Midwestern manufacturing company into …

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Lily Allen & Deliver Me From Nowhere with Justine Lupe & Kimberly Clark 1:17:40

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian Kimberly Clark to discuss Lily Allen's new album, West End Girl, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the TikTokkers "decentering men," and Jennifer Lawrence's press tour. Justine Lupe also joins Louis to chat about season two of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch ful…

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After the Hunt & Mr. Scorsese with Michelle Wolf and Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:15:26

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by TV writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt, Apple TV's Mr. Scorsese docuseries, Netflix's gay military drama Boots, Kim Kardashian's faux fur thongs, and the current Oscar front-runners. Michelle Wolf also joins to discuss writing for late night, Barcelona's comedy scene, and her ne…

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E14: What's The Problem With DEI? It's the "E." 20:40

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Jay & Phil break down the difference between "equity" and "equality" and why that's important. News You Can't Use: Teacher causes thousands in damage and sickens students with poop spray. PoC TOP-3: Favorite Songs by One-Hit Wonders [email protected] Phil Adams & Jay Britton

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E13: "No One is Above the Law" Oh, Really? 28:01

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Phil & Jay discuss the principle known as "Rule of Law," what it means today, and why it matters to a free civil society. News You Can't Use: Elderly Woman Fleeced by Scammer Posing as Astronaut PoC TOP-3: Male Role Models from Cinema [email protected] Phil Adams & Jay Britton

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Diane Keaton & The Kiss of the Spider Woman with Kyle MacLachlan & Jon Lovett 1:31:55

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This week, Louis is joined by Pod Save America host Jon Lovett to discuss the greats of reality TV, Diane Keaton's inimitable career, Jennifer Lopez's new movie The Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bad Bunny's halftime show announcement, and D'Angelo's passing. Kyle MacLachlan also joins to chat about his new show The Lowdown, working with David Lynch, an…

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" and More with Brendan Scannell and Jesse Williams 1:18:44

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E12: Has the Left Abandoned its Core Values for Gender Identity? 22:39

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Join Phil & Jay for a frank, no-holds-barred conversation about the left's obsession with gender identity at the expense of women't rights, free speech, and other liberal values. News You Can't Use: Q-Anon Shaman is Suing Everyone & Seeking the World in Damages PoC TOP-3: Favorite carnival foods [email protected]…

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One Battle After Another & Mariah Carey with Gillian Anderson & Jay Jurden 1:26:12

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comic Jay Jurden to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, new albums from Mariah Carey and Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj's Twitter rampage, Nicole Kidman's break-up, and the Riyadh comedy festival. Gillian Anderson also joins Louis to discuss Tron Ares, The X-Files, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Subsc…

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E11: Can America Avoid a Full-Blown Debt Crisis? 34:07

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Jay & Phil tackle the problem of the deficit and national debt and what needs to happen to avoid the looming debt crisis. News You Can't Use: 3,000-year-old Egyptian gold bracelet stolen and melted down PoC TOP-3: All-time favorite sports heroes [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhysicsOfCivics…

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Jimmy Kimmel & Best Award Speeches with Guy Branum 1:00:37

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum to discuss Jimmy Kimmel Live being yanked off the air, the new Lilith Fair documentary, and the best speeches in entertainment history. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecas…

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E10: Is There Such Thing as Objective Truth? A Historical Perspective 32:37

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Phil & Jay break down the history of how truth is perceived from the pre-modern to the modern to the post-modern eras. News You Can't Use: Are aliens heading for earth? PoC TOP-3: All-time favorit sit-coms Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube Instagram X TicTok FacebookBy Phil Adams & Jay Britton

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Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’ 1:02:21

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We don’t usually look to Hollywood for lessons in career longevity. But it might be the perfect place to study it. Few industries move faster or cast people aside more quickly, and yet Rob Lowe has spent more than four decades defying those odds. His story isn’t just about surviving fame—it’s about overcoming adversity, finding joy in the work, and…

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Can sanctuary cities be forced to comply with federal law? 21:14

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Are challenges to federal authority by states and local districts legitimate? Jay & Phil explore constitutional powers under the Supremacy Clause. News You Can't Use: An American father moves to Russia to escape LGBTQ+ "indoctrination" for his kids. Russia sends him to the front line in Ukraine. PoC TOP-3: Most beautiful female politicians. Please …

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America Has NEVER Been a Democracy: How our Republic Protects the Minority 28:45

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Jay & Phil discuss the differences between a democracy and a republic, why our founders chose the latter, and why that's been good for America. News You Can't Use: Sotheby's offers up rare Martian rock at auction for millions. PoC TOP-3: Things We've Changed Our Minds About Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube Instagram X TicTok …

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The Libertarian Alternative: That Government is Best Which Governs Least 31:54

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Jay & Phil explain what it means to be a Libertarian and why maintaining a free civil society depends upon constraining government power. News You Can't Use: A rare, reptilian virgin birth. Also, the winner and still champion of the Beer Mile World Classic PoC TOP-3: Most influential musical albums [email protected]…

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The Emmys, Charlie Sheen, & The Roses with Jaboukie Young-White & Akilah Green 1:23:10

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This week, Louis is joined by Ghosts writer Akilah Green to discuss the 77th Emmys, Charlie Sheen's documentary, The Roses, Nicolandria, Robert Redford, and their favorite warring couples in film. Jaboukie Young-White also joins to discuss his new film, The Threesome. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and ot…

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The Future You Avoid Is Riskier Than the One You Face with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman 1:06:32

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The future is something we create, not just something that happens. To guide progress toward real good, we need bold, optimistic visions of what society can become. Reid Hoffman makes the case for better science fiction - stories that don’t just entertain, but illuminate the futures we can strive for. As a serial entrepreneur and cofounder of Linke…

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The VMAs, Man's Best Friend, and Celebrity Families with Nicholas Stoller & Mariah Smith 1:25:51

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This week, Louis is joined by Smith Sisters Live co-host Mariah Smith to discuss the VMAs, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend, Lady Gaga’s new music, Justin Bieber’s Swag II, the Wuthering Heights teaser, and Hollywood’s most legendary celebrity families. They’re also joined by writer/director Nicholas Stoller to discuss season 2 of th…

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What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel 1:02:24

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We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies, and rising expectations. Happiness, once a nice-to-have, is now the very glue that keeps both couples and teams together. Few people understand these …

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Where Have All the Liberals Gone? The Radicalization the Democrat Party 32:51

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Join Phil & Jay as they discuss how traditional liberalism has more in common with conservatism and how socialism has more in common with fascism. News You Can't Use: Thousands of priceless, ancient books being destroyed in Hungarian abbey by beetles. PoC TOP-3: Favorite store-bought desserts. Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube…

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Free Markets: How Voluntary Trade Creates Wealth & Redistribution Wastes It 29:58

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Hear Phil & Jay discuss why the "free" in "free markets" is the secret to what makes societies wealthier and how redistribution steals it all away. News You Can't Use: A blind man has surgery to restore his vision, through his tooth. PoC TOP-3: Most exciting sports plays. Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube Instagram X TicTok Fa…

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The Dying "Legacy" Media and the Return of Free Speech. Coincidence? 33:33

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What has happened to the "legacy" news media? What was once America's main source of information is now gasping for relevance in post-woke America. News You Can't Use: Australia's mushroom murder trial. PoC TOP-3: Most overrated musical acts. Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube Instagram X TicTok Facebook…

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Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill: Why There's No Need to "Pay" for Tax Cuts 30:12

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Join Phil & Jay as they explore the history of tax cuts in America and the seemingly counterintuitive impact they have on businesses & Individuals. News You Can't Use: Website that helps couples sell tickets to their wedding to strangers. Also, Danish zoo sparks debate with plea for pets to use as food.. PoC TOP-3: Favorite T.V. Theme Songs Please …

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Do Illegal Aliens Have Constitutional Rights? 25:09

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What are your rights as an American, and where do they come from? Phil & Jay provide a breakdown of what your rights are―and what they aren't. News You Can't Use: World's most expensive cheese. PoC TOP-3: Favorite Childhood Toys. Please contact us: [email protected] YouTube Instagram X TicTok Facebook…

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Power is Power: Who Was Really In Charge During the Biden Years? 21:20

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How―and why―do people impose their will on others? Phil & Jay discuss various forms of government and how power is gained, exercised, abused and lost. We discuss lower courts being overruled by the Supreme Court and Biden's auto-pen presidency. News You Can't Use: How much time do you spend on your phone while on the can? This week's PoC TOP-3: Wor…

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Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks 55:54

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Your instincts aren’t just whispers. They’re a compass pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live. But in a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and outcomes, most of us forget how to listen. Arthur Brooks, bestselling author and Harvard Business School professor, teaches one of the most popular classes on happiness. But his insights come not…

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Alien: Earth & Love Island USA with Matt Smith and Ben Mandelker 1:31:48

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This week Louis Virtel and guest co-host Ben Mandelker dive into Taylor Swift’s engagement, the Love Island USA reunion, Alien: Earth, legendary albums, Snoop Dogg’s reaction to Lightyear, and Project Runway. Matt Smith also joins to discuss his new role in Caught Stealing. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, …

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The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis 1:01:14

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We’re often told to do more, move faster, and chase the next big trend—but some of the most remarkable successes come from narrowing your focus, obsessing over one thing, and truly understanding the people you’re serving. Ben Francis knows this better than most. He started Gymshark with nothing more than a sewing machine and a passion for making gy…

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Highest 2 Lowest, And Just Like That, & Clue with Charlie Day & Taylor Hale 1:25:40

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This week, Louis and Big Brother 24 winner Taylor Hale discuss And Just Like That, The Amazing Race, Highest 2 Lowest, the 40th anniversary of Clue, reality TV friendships, and the recent blows to film criticism. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@Keep…

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Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke 1:06:20

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“Nuclear” might make you wince—but the real problem isn’t the energy, it’s the branding. Safe, low-carbon, and scalable, nuclear could be a climate hero—if only we told the story right. Isabelle Boemeke is on a mission to change how we think about nuclear energy. A Brazilian model turned the world’s first nuclear influencer, she created her alter e…

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South Park, Queer Travel and Weapons with Margaret Cho 1:14:57

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This week, comedy legend Margaret Cho joins Louis to discuss Weapons, South Park, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Project Runway and the summer's hottest queer travel destinations from Princetown to Chicago. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast …

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The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova 1:05:22

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We’re wired to chase the next spark - scrolling, swiping, refreshing - but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in and give our minds room to wander. Elle Cordova knows the power of that pause. When the pandemic hit pause on her life as a touring musician, she stumbled into new creative territory - making of…