Comedian Jeff Wiles guides you through radio waves finding fresh interviews from an array of talented artists.
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Taking place several decades after the events of Midst and Moonward, UNEND focuses on a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known Cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could ever imagine…
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Eavesdrop on freewheeling conversations between comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Unscripted. Unedited. Unstoppable. Since 2006. It's Never Not Funny.
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A Rude Awakening is an award-winning climate crisis and environmental justice radio show with interviews and commentary – hosted and produced by Sabrina Jacobs. Tune In! Every Friday @ 8am Follow A Rude Awakening on Facebook, Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram
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Amazon Watch & Center for Biological Diversity
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59:58On today’s show, an update from Paul Paz y Mino, deputy executive director with Amazon Watch on anti-Chevron day and an environmental justice delegation visiting from Equador, and the looming possibility of Santa Barbara offshore drilling with the Center for Biological Diversity’s Brady Bradshaw, senior oceans campaigner. The post Amazon Watch & Ce…
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Kicking the habit with Kristine Kimmel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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UNEND Season 2 premieres June 4th with new episodes releasing weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more at https://critrole.com/season2unend/ SEASON 2 DESCRIPTION: After their voyage of exploration goes awry, the crew of the Ship find themselves adrift in an unfamiliar realm where everything they know is called into question. With their beliefs, their bonds…
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Jimmy can't believe what happened when a legendary '80s band reunited at the recent Cruel World festival. Then, Chris Witaske receives some sage advice from Bob Odenkirk -- though it's unclear if he took it. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second…
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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Josh Jackson on California’s Incredible Public Wilderness
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59:58Today’s episode of A Rude Awakening is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Brian Edwards-Tiekert speaks with photographer and author Josh Jackson, an advocate for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Through his Forgotten Lands Project, he employs storytelling and visual narratives to inspire …
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Taking inventory with Greg Warren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Question of the Day: would we want Sean Penn on the podcast if it meant allowing him to smoke in our studio? Then, it's mail time, and yet another Oreo taste-test! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of ev…
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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Jeff Miller on Bay Area Wildlife
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59:58Today’s episode of A Rude Awakening is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Brian Edwards-Tiekert interviews Jeff Miller, the founder and Executive Director of the Alameda Creek Alliance. Miller also works with the Center for Biological Diversity on media, outreach, writing endangered species listing petitions, and bi…
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Getting freaky with Jimmy and the boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Weird Kids X Third Person Crossover!
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1:52:48Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe welcome the creators of the Midst Cosmos and fellow weirdos Matt Roen, Sara Wile, and Xen to their Weird Kids table! From role-playing games to nostalgic artifacts to neat gadgets to just a shared love of scents, this motley crew of magnificent misfits has plenty of delightfully strange topics to show-and-tell. Use…
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If you were wondering how many ways a man can shave his face, then this is the clip for you! Plus, Alison isn't sure how to pronounce "caramel," and Matt's marriage may hinge on whether or not "dog" rhymes with "blog." To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – May 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Leveling up with Mike Drucker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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While discussing the top protest songs of the '80s, Jimmy recalls the time he unnecessarily insulted a rock star at a music industry party. Then, Joe sings the praises of "Shark Tank," and recounts his all-time favorite pitch on the show. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start a…
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On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour with filmmaker and three time Emmy winner Peter Klein discussing his latest documentary entitled, “Bribe, Inc.” which opens on May 3 at the Elmwood Rialto Cinemas in Berkeley. More About Bribe, Inc.: In the shadows of the global oil industry, a company with a jet-set lifestyle and greasy palms operates with tota…
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Heading west with Russ McGarry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Third Person on Party of One with Jeff Stormer!
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1:55:03Join our Midst Cosmos creators Third Person as they sit down with "Party of One" host Jeff Stormer to discuss RPGs and play "See Issue X", a solo RPG about superheroes and the incredible absurdity of comic book continuity. Get ready for the epic showdown between Captain Cardboard, Mirror Man, and Humanity! What's Party of One? Party of One is an ac…
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Was Jimmy the inspiration for a famous '90s TV character? Then, Laura explains how she ended up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe... without knowing it. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode,…
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On today’s show, California’s autonomy over its utilities is under threat according to a new report by Consumer Watchdog entitled, “Dirty Deal: How A Corporate Utility Fixer Is Poised To Turn Over CA Climate Law To Trump”. I’ll speak to its author, investigative reporter Justin Kloczko and Consumer Watchdog president Jaime Court. EVENTS: Extinction…
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Shooting to thrill with Mike Siegel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Camping is creepy, and other notes from Jimmy's brief foray into Boy Scouts. Then, after another foreign Oreo taste-test, it's time to experience the iron soda from Scotland that nobody asked for -- especially Siobhan! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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Following footsteps with Oliver Pardo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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How much is a KISS bobblehead worth in 2025? NNF investigates! Then, J.B. Ball describes how a famous comedian dragged him to one of of Tampa, Florida's more infamous strip clubs. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every w…
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Since we're taking a quick break to prepare for UNEND Season 2 (it's coming we promise!), we wanted to introduce you all to another otherwordly audio adventure, Desert Skies! On a lonely highway between life and the next life there's one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they …
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On today’s show, I’ll speak to Stacy Malkan, US Right To Know co-founder and managing editor, about Bayer/Monsanto’s latest scheme to get out paying billions in compensation for all the cancer it has knowlingly caused. We’ll switch gears and speak to Ecology Center’s executive director Martin Bourque about the possible federal cuts to SNAP/EBT. Sta…
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Buzzing in with Isaac Hirsch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Midst Messages : Comics from the Cosmos
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1:28:38In this special episode of Midst Messages, Third Person takes a deep dive into the Midst comic books with guests Will Kirkby, Aviv Or, and Kendra Wells. Check out our comics! Midst: Address Unknown - https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-738/Midst-Address-Unknown Midst: The Valorous Farmer - https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-739/Midst-The-Valor…
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The gang receives a gift in the mail, but can't figure out what it is or how it works. Then, Caitlin reveals that she married a jock! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode, plus a monthly bo…
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Fair Trade Founder Paul Rice / Richard Wiles on State Farm Rate Hikes
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33:25On today’s show, I’ll start the hour off with the latest report by Climate Integrity’s Richard Wiles entitled, “PREMIUMS ON FIRE: How State Farm’s California rate hike forces the rising costs of climate disasters onto policyholders instead of the Big Oil companies fueling the crisis”. We’ll switch gears and speak to author and Fair Trade founder Pa…
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Having a lot of moxie with Bryan Cook. For more information on The North Coast Rape Crisis Team and to donate, please visit https://ncrct.org/Gala/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jimmy takes a trip to Amoeba Records, but are his old CDs and records worth any money? Then, Rashawn is unwittingly roped into the Expired Lady Gaga Oreo Taste Test. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of …
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Red Cross Follies & Oil Drilling in Santa Barbara?
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35:49On today’s show, the Red Cross gives an award to Wells Fargo? I’ll speak to Dr. Michelle Merrill, organizer, with Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island. We’ll switch gears and get an update on the possible restart of offshore drilling in the Santa Barbara corridor from Kristin Monsell, legal director of the Oceans program at the Center for Biological D…
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Being of service with Jimmy and the boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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It's the remix to Eliot's cackling, hot and fresh out the kitchen. Then, Ron walks the gang through his signature Italian dish and settles the score on how to pronounce "San Pedro." To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every…
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More GMO Corn & GreenAction On today’s show, we’ll get an update on Mexico’s continued fight against importing GMO’d corn from the United States from Tuft’s University researcher Timothy A. Wise. We’ll switch gears just a bit and get some info from the executive director of GreenAction for Health and Environmental Justice Bradley Angel about the up…
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Seeing red with Trae Crowder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Join Xen, Sara Wile, and Matt Roen (The creators of UNEND) as they discuss the mind boggling events of Season 1 with our official Midst Cosmos Lore Keeper, Jared Deiro! You'll learn all about their process for expanding the Midst Cosmos and their inspirations for creating UNEND. Several decades after the events of MIDST and Moonward, a supernatural…
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The gang tries to answer the age-old question: what does John Oates do? And Austin doesn't get what she wanted from an interaction with a teacher who inspired her to pursue a career in sketch comedy. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-le…
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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Stringing pearls with Emily Fleming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Worldbuilding for Masochists || Team Efforts, featuring THIRD PERSON (Xen, Matt Roen, and Sara Wile)
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1:23:31Third Person met up with the incredible folks from Worldbuilding for Masochists to discuss what it’s like worldbuild as a team. Worldbuilding means getting to “play god” – so how does that take a different shape when you’re part of a pantheon rather than the One True Ruler of your world? Xen, Matt Roen, and Sara Wile, the creative trio behind Midst…
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Garon has a problem with Celebrity Jeopardy. Then, talk of Lady Gaga Oreos leads Justin to wonder if he's been misinterpreting the expiration date on tomato sauce his whole life. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every we…
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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Raving on with Mike Schmidt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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If only he knew then what he knows now... Journalist Kanneken Hartevelt interviews an optimistic and eager Merlin Vot about his upcoming voyage across the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known cosmos. Kanneken Hartevelt by Sam Riegel Merlin Vot by Matt Roen This officially concludes Season 1 of UNEND! Thank you for list…
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Strap it down, because Jimmy had what he's calling a "top 3" Celebrity Sighting! Then, chaos ensues as the gang opens a Mardi Gras care package from a fan, which inexplicably leads to the history of Rachel's celebrity crushes. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month a…
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Special Fund Drive Programming – February 28, 2025
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59:58Donate now! 1800-439-5732 Keep your station going strong! The post Special Fund Drive Programming – February 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Grabbing the bull by the horns with John Quaintance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Accept the journey. Several decades after the events of MIDST and Moonward, a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could e…
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Jimmy has had another accident at the cinema, and Tony reveals which bizarre album he spent the most money to obtain on vinyl. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode, plus a monthly bonus epi…
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