Best Karsten Runquist Podcasts (2025)

Goodbye, goodbye. For our final episode of this run, Austin, Raymond & Henry talk about how they watch movies, some mailbag questions, some musings on the craft, and more. Thanks again for tuning in each week, everybody. Stay safe, and we'll see you at the movies! Follow us on Twitter! @austin_hayden (Austin) @creamatoria (Raymond) and on Letterbox…

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Mulholland Drive: It Was All A Dream 1:33:55

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Our penultimate episode! The guys get into Mulholland Drive (directed by David Lynch) on this one. This film is a great segue for conversation as it weaves through film studies, what it means for something to be Lynchian, what it means to make movies - and more. Enjoy! Join the LAST Livestream of SHOW ME THE MEANING! next Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the…

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The Boy and The Heron: A Filmmaker's Legacy 1:41:53

8M ago1:41:53

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Raymond is back from filming his movie! The guys get into The Boy and The Heron - Hayao Miyazaki's swan (heron?) song. Who will take over Studio Ghibli? Does more money make a better movie? Is this film a bigger metaphor for Miyazaki's retirement? They get into these questions and more - and more! Enjoy! We only have TWO episodes left! So be sure t…

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Conclave: Catholic Camp 1:25:45

8M ago1:25:45

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Get your cigarettes out for this one - we're talking Conclave! Austin, Henry, and Michael talk the intersection of humanity and religion, the campiness of this film, pope names - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on Twitter! @aus…

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Babygirl vs. May December: Giving and Taking 1:12:23

8M ago1:12:23

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We got another cage match: Babygirl vs May/December! Austin is joined by Wisecrack's Amanda! They get into age gap films, the philosophy of the male gaze, the role of eroticisim in this era of films, and more! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on…

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Aftersun: We Got Daddy Issues 1:27:53

8M ago1:27:53

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The best movie for a cry (if you got daddy issues). Austin is joined by Producer Henry for a chat on Aftersun! They get into realizing the frailty of our parents, the nature of memory and music, some narrative structure of the film - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! http…

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Hypernormalisation Explains EVERYTHING Going On Right Now 1:05:39

9M ago1:05:39

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Austin is again joined by Wisecrack's very own: Michael Burns! Join the convo on the movie that explains EVERYTHING that is happening politically right now. We get into where Hypernormlisation originated from, our changing views on the Occupy movement, a Patti Smith-Sam Shepard play - and more! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday…

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Will The Brutalist Be Remembered? 1:22:13

9M ago1:22:13

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Today Austin is joined by Wisecrack's very own: Michael Burns! Raymond is out shooting his movie. Join the convo as they get into the commodification of art (both in the film and by the director himself), the concepts of home explored in the epilogue, some "PTA-ish" notes that the film could have used - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING…

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Nosferatu: The Consequence of Repression 1:46:01

9M ago1:46:01

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Nosferatu. Raymond returns. Henry takes the mic. Join the crew as they talk the merits of this adaptation, the messages around desire and sexuality, viewing this film as a western, and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on Twitter! @a…

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Dune: Part Two - Is Revolution In Art Possible? 1:49:09

10M ago1:49:09

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Lisan al-Gaib! Austin and Raymond get into Dune: Part Two this week! How much of this film is aesthetic versus substance? What does it say about power structures in our mythos? Does this film oversimplify revolution? Join us as we ask those questions! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! htt…

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Covering Our Best Films of 2024 1:48:41

10M ago1:48:41

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Happy New Year! Austin and Raymond get into their best films of 2024. What makes a film a "best" film? Was it your experience of watching the film? The performances? The craft? Because it was made by Sean Baker? And stick around until the end for our best performances of the year! Here are the films we get into! Raymond's Top 5: I Saw the TV Glow F…

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The Wild Robot: Technology Will Not Save Us 1:40:12

10M ago1:40:12

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Roz! Today we cover The Wild Robot (dir Chris Sanders)! We get into narrative issues that both give this movie colonial undertones and undermine the themes it's trying to explore, the robotic emotional journey it takes the audience on, some philosophy on technology and the hierarchy of life - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREA…

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Anora: A Mature Fairytale 1:33:16

11M ago1:33:16

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Well, well, well, we finally saw it! This week, we cover Anora (dir Sean Baker)! Join us as we get into Sean bakers process, the performances he got out of his actors, Mikey Madison’s incredible show of force, a little detour into the institution of marriage, that last scene - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday …

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Heretic: You Can't Hide Horny 1:32:13

11M ago1:32:13

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We're covering HERETIC (dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods) today! We're walking right past the shallow religious interpretation of this film, and taking a swing at a more provocative take: this movie is about sex. And does it even do a good job of being about it? Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channe…

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Gladiator II: Sans Gravitas 1:26:47

11M ago1:26:47

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On my signal!! Join us for our chat on GLADIATOR II (dir. Ridley Scott). Was this movie worth the wait? And for that matter, who was waiting for it...? We get into why these lega-sequels feel empty, the relevance of Gladiator II within today's sociopolitical situation, how this film served its star-studded cast - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME T…

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John Hughes Comfort Views 1:53:47

11M ago1:53:47

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Autumn: the time of cozy movies and (un)comfortable nostalgia! In this CAGE MATCH episode, we pit The Breakfast Club against Planes, Trains & Automobiles to explore the autumnal film. What makes a film cozy? What is the philosophy behind Thanksgiving (hint: capitalism)? How can we associate John Hughes with Reagan era films? We get into these quest…

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The Zone of Interest: The Evil of Banality 1:55:42

12M ago1:55:42

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The crew is joined by recurring guest Mallory Blair to talk Jonathan Glazer's THE ZONE OF INTEREST! Starting off with the worst take of all time on this film, this conversation ranges from the filmmaking techniques within, similar Holocaust films, materialism and other philosophy lessons, the very obvious comparisons to the events unfolding in Gaza…

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Alex Garland's Civil War: Vagueness, Violence, Boring 1:31:02

12M ago1:31:02

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The guys cover CIVIL WAR (dir. Alex Garland) on this one, and it gets heated! But does it get heated because the film is hot garbage? Join the guys as they attempt to find out what this movie is trying to say through its vagueness, violence, philosophy, and potential to be a good film. Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday a…

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Movie Slasher Showdown 1:49:20

12M ago1:49:20

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Happy Halloween! Raymond and Austin - and the stream audience - pit 8 Hollywood Slasher Villains against each other to decide who is the ultimate Slasher Champion. We got Michael Myers v Art the Clown, Jason v Norman Bates, Freddy v Leatherface, and Ghostface v Chucky. Who will win? Take a listen! Along the way, we break down archetypes of the horr…

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Furiosa: Studio Flop or Furious Masterpiece? 1:26:29

1y ago1:26:29

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Start your engines! Austin and Raymond jump into FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (dir George Miller). The guys get into the mythos of this installment within the larger franchise, the role of fan service in these cinematic universes, concepts of religion and populism in Mad Max villains, and the decency of the heroes within. Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEA…

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Longlegs vs The Substance: A Pop Horror Cage Match 1:40:22

1y ago1:40:22

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Our first cage match! Austin and Raymond have chosen LONGLEGS (dir. Oz Perkins) and THE SUBSTANCE (dir. Coralie Fargeat) to battle it out. Join the crew as they break down these films, from the different ways each director relies on genre expectation, to the iconography within both films - and, of course, a dash of philosophy sprinkled in to cover …

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Cracking Open I Saw the TV Glow 1:30:14

1y ago1:30:14

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The Pink Opaque! Raymond and Austin are joined by Mallory Blair to talk Jane Schoenbrun's I SAW THE TV GLOW. Listen along as they peel apart the many layers in this film, from the nuanced trans experience of "cracking open the egg" in the character's self-discovery, to the specificity of Schoenbrun's direction, to the philosophical metaphors we can…

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We Know What You Watched Last Summer 1:23:12

1y ago1:23:12

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For their first episode back, Austin and Raymond are going to be discussing the past summer at the movies, and what the failures and successes of Hollywood can show us about the future of cinema. Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on Twitter! @aus…

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#190 TIFF 2023 1:20:23

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TIFFBy Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow

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#189 Asteroid City 1:02:09

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#189 Asteroid City by Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey BorislowBy Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow

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"With Open Eyes" (S4E10) 1:06:50

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"Ahead of the final board meeting on the Waystar-Gojo Deal, Kendall and Shiv try to shore up their opposing interests...and get a fix on the whereabouts of a physically and emotionally bruised Roman." HATS: https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/get-big-succ?product=2148 karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bus…

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"Church and State" (S4E09) 41:21

2+ y ago41:21

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"As the family girds themselves for an emotional funeral, Kendall finds himself at odds with Rava and inopportune news from Jess. Shiv tries to reposition herself in a new political landscape, and Kendall rallies supporters to his side." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

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"America Decides" (S4E08) 1:01:10

2+ y ago1:01:10

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"On election night, Tom tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall, Shiv, and Roman spar over the consequences of the result for themselves, the company, and the country." HATS: https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/get-big-succ?product=2148 karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbu…

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"Tailgate Party" (S4E07) 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

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"Hoping to work the angles, Kendall and Roman ask Shiv to invite a campaign insider to Logan's pre-election day party." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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#188 Advice Episode Vol. 3 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

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Support the pod directly and get some perks! - www.patreon.com/karstcasttime stamps:0:00 - IntroBuy a Karstcast shirt! - karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/list…=211By Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow

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"Living+" (S4E06) 46:41

2+ y ago46:41

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"Ahead of Investor Day, Shiv weighs a proposal from Matsson, while Kendall and Roman each try to match Logan's volatile leadership style." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Kill List" (S4E05) 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

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"After the Waystar team heads to Norway, Shiv, Kendall, and Roman consider whether to fight for Logan's crown jewel." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Honeymoon States" (S4E04) 58:34

2+ y ago58:34

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"As the Waystar team discusses a pivotal recommendation to the board, Roman, Kendall, and Shiv navigate a misstep with Matsson." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Connor's Wedding" (S4E03) 52:01

2+ y ago52:01

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"While Logan doles out an unsavory task ahead of his trip to meet Matsson, Connor fixates on minutia at his wedding."karsten runquist - @runquistkarstenchristian borkey - @bustedbizbureauinstagram - @succoffpod

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#187 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

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Support the pod directly and get some perks! - https://www.patreon.com/karstcasttime stamps:0:00 - IntroBuy a Karstcast shirt! - https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/karstcast-shirt?product=211By Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow

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"Rehearsal" (S4E02) 52:06

2+ y ago52:06

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"After Shiv discovers that Tom is following Logan's playbook, she, Kendall, and Roman consider backing Sandi and Stewy's aggressive play on the Matsson deal. Meanwhile, Logan gives an impromptu pep talk to the ATN newsroom... and outsources a tricky conversation with Kerry. Later, Connor tries to make the most of his rehearsal dinner when Willa goe…

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"The Munsters" (S4E01) 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

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"As Kendall, Shiv, and Roman hone their pitch for investors in LA, Logan learns of a rival bid on a long-coveted acquisition." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"All the Bells Say" (S3E09) 48:07

2+ y ago48:07

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"Matsson's vision for the business leads Shiv and Roman to manage the fallout, while Logan weighs his options." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Chiantishire" (S3E08) 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

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"After a tense board meeting to discuss acquisition of Matsson's GoJo, Roman shares his suspicions about their mother's new beau with Shiv. As a luxe family wedding gets underway in Italy, Gerri draws a line in the sand with Roman, the Waystar team grows increasingly concerned about Matsson's rogue tweets, and Shiv and Caroline have a heart-to-hear…

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"Too Much Birthday" (S3E07) 45:59

2+ y ago45:59

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"At Kendall's lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"What It Takes" (S3E06) 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

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"Logan and team head to Virginia for a conservative political conference, where Roman finds out surprising news about his mother." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Retired Janitors of Idaho" (S3E05) 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

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"Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders' meeting, where Logan's health takes a turn." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Lion in the Meadow" (S3E04) 32:19

2+ y ago32:19

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"Logan and Kendall have their first meeting together with Josh, a major investor worried about their family feud." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"The Disruption" (S3E03) 38:05

2+ y ago38:05

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"With the DOJ at the door, Logan summons his arsenal, while Tom makes a potentially life changing offer. Kendall becomes obsessed with his own takedown." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Mass in Time of War" (S3E02) 33:51

2+ y ago33:51

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"Kendall tries to get his siblings, as well as Stewy and Sandi on his side. Fearing his legal situation, Greg asks Ewan for help." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"Secession" (S3E01) 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

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"Following his bombshell presser, a righteous Kendall scrambles to find a base of operations, while Logan's team searches for safe harbor." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"This Is Not for Tears" (S2E10) 52:29

2+ y ago52:29

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"Logan looks for a sacrificial lamb among his closest allies as the future of the company hangs in the balance." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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"DC" (S2E09) 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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"Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress; Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness; in Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

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#186 Cocaine Bear 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

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Support the pod directly and get some perks! - https://www.patreon.com/karstcastBuy a Karstcast shirt! - https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/karstcast-shirt?product=211By Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow