Best Lateral With Tom Scott Podcasts (2025)

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160: Pumpkin? 52:18

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Michelle Wong, Dani Siller and Bill Sunderland face questions about mobile materials, Swedish signage and anonymous athletes. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott…

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2354 FBF: John Michael Greer – Externalities Examined & Explained with Author of 'The Wealth of Nature' 51:56

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 488, published last March 12, 2015. In Jason Hartman's introduction portion of the show, he answers a listener question about the due on sale clause and transferring your property into a single member LLC. Jason also welcomes guest John Michael Greer to the show. He is the author of several books with the most …

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554: Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small Player 29:54

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The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can't quite hide from his past.…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The George Farmer Matter (EP0405) 31:31

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Release Date: May 13, 2011 Johnny heads to New York to investigate the death of an insured in a cabin, but runs into problems when the witness keep dying in mysterious “accidents.” Original Air Date: June 9, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.n…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the Egyptian Curse (EP0404) 34:54

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Release Date: May 12, 2011 Holmes and Watson investigate a case where several deaths revolve around a purported Egyptian curse. Original Air Date: March 10, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B…

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2353: Booms, Doom, and the Real Picture: 2026 Prediction: Looking at the Data, Don't Expect Affordable Housing or a Booming Economy 40:22

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Jason focuses on the housing market and broader economic trends. He shares parts of a video by a financial YouTuber named Brian Kim, who presents data on home prices and mortgage interest rates, arguing that the market is resilient despite localized drops and that prices will likely continue to rise due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and quantitative…

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Let George Do It: Partner in Panama (EP0403) 34:47

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Release Date: May 11, 2011 George is sent to Panama by a movie producer to deliver a payoff to a wanted criminal who is threatening lawsuit over a film about his exploits. Original Air Date: December 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net M…

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553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia 26:17

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.…

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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Lost Heir (EP0402) 34:34

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Release Date: May 10, 2011 Nero Wolfe is hired to find out if a woman is really the air of a wealthy blind man, but Wolfe suspect the man also fears being murdered. Original Air Date: April 20, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a dona…

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The Adventures of the Abbotts: The Murder of a Faubulous Redhead (EP0401) 33:56

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Release Date: May 09, 2011 Pat is hired to find a missing woman after a fellow private detective was murdered trying to do the same job. Original Air Date: June 5, 1955 AFRTS Transcription Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: A…

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Screen Director’s Playhouse: D.O.A. (EP0400s) 1:04:09

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Release Date: May 07, 2011 A man (Edmund O’Brien) is poisoned and spends his last days trying to find the man who murdered him. Original Air Date: June 21, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bo…

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2352 FBF: Sara Silverstein – How To Lie With Statistics and Ridiculous Correlations, Business Insider 41:07

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 475, published last February 11, 2015. In today's Creating Wealth show, Jason first talks about statistics and how so many people use it to manipulate others. He also talks about how there are still a few Meet the Masters home study courses left, so do not forget to order them now while supplies last! Sara Silv…

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552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere 50:03

7d ago50:03

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Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odess…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Soderbury, Maine Matter (EP0400) 31:24

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Release Date: May 06, 2011 Johnny goes to Maine to investigate the death of a local businessman who was trying to bring unwanted progress to a New England town. Rehersal of Show that Aired June 2, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a d…

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159: It's raining lemons 48:15

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Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot and Alex Bell from QI's 'Lunchbox Envy' podcast face questions about rider ridicule, bountiful beef and crunchy comparisons. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://later…

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Sherlock Holmes: Queue for Murder (EP0399) 36:34

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Release Date: May 05, 2011 A dead man in an opioum den leads to a dead doctor and then a headless corpse. Original Air Date: March 3, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give …

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2351: Doomers vs. Bears and Why the Empowered Investor Should Always Maintain Control 34:34

10d ago34:34

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Today, Jason offers investment guidance, beginning with a discussion on the United States housing market, noting the significant pent-up demand from would-be buyers due to high interest rates and low sales volume. He then promotes income property as the most historically proven asset class, emphasizing the benefit of inflation-induced debt destruct…

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Let George Do It: Too Near the Sky (EP0398) 36:19

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Release Date: May 04, 2011 George is hired to go to a party and await further instructions and runs into a strange cast of characters, one of who has claimed to commit murder. Original Air Date: December 5, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.ne…

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Nero Wolfe: A Slight Case of Perjury (EP0397) 31:49

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Release Date: May 03, 2011 A man is acquitted of murder on perjured testimony and hires Wolfe to locate the real killer. Original Air Date: April 6, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id…

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551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman 38:43

11d ago38:43

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.…

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The Abbotts: The Man in the Nile Green Suit (EP0396) 34:45

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Release Date: May 2, 2011 Pat and Jean have yet another second honeymoon and find a corpse in their cabin. Then Jean meets a frenchmen who tells her he’d like to commit murder. Original Air Date: May 29, 1955 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net M…

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2350 FBF: John Gray - NY Times Bestselling Author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus' 58:11

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 270 published last July 24, 2012. Relationship expert and best-selling author, Dr. John Gray, joins Jason Hartman to talk about research studies and Dr. Gray's new work, "Boys to Men." Dr. Gray talks about how his observations have been backed up by and further explained by brain studies, showing obvious differ…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lillis Bond Matter (EP0395) 31:04

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Release Date: April 29, 2011 Johnny investigates a theft from a bank with all evidence pointing to a trusted young bank employee. Reherasal of program that aired May 26, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159…

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550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club 42:23

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves…

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158: Room 556 53:28

15d ago53:28

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'Map Men' Jay Foreman & Mark Cooper-Jones and Mithuna Yoganathan face questions about accurate aircraft, cute churches and notable names. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOS…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Horseless Carriage (EP0394) 34:14

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Release Date: April 28, 2011 Holmes is hired to guard a car from sabotage before an endurance race. Original Air Date: February 24, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us…

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2349: Massive Housing Demand Opportunity: How Declining Household Sizes and Marriage Rates Drive Real Estate Profits 31:49

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Jason discusses various economic and cultural trends impacting real estate investment. The core argument revolves around the decline in household size due to factors like lower marriage and fertility rates, the rise of feminism, and government policies like welfare programs, which consequently increases demand for housing units. Jason connects thes…

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Let George Do It: No Riders (EP0393) 33:17

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Release Date: April 27, 2011 In response to the plea of waitress, George tries to help a young man suspected of murdering a truck driver, who has a big problem with the truth. Original Air Date: November 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.n…

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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Tell-tale Ribbon (EP0392) 32:54

17d ago32:54

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Release Date: April 26, 2011 A strange old man delivers Archie and Wolfe a letter requesting immediate help. Archie heads to the home, only to be told that no detective is needed. Original Air Date: March 30, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.…

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The Abbotts: The Clicking Silver Pen (EP0391) 33:53

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Release Date: April 25, 2011 While touring a steel plant, Pat and Jean see a worker fall to his death into a caldron, and that’s just the first body to fall. Original Air Date: May 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: …

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares 32:40

18d ago32:40

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programm…

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2348 FBF: Mitchell Zuckoff – How To Spot Bad Deals & The Original Ponzi Scheme with Author & Professor at Boston University 47:07

22d ago47:07

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 457 published last December 27, 2014. Jason is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want t…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Virginia Towne Matter (EP0390) 30:52

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Release Date: April 22, 2011 An insured sends Johnny to find some missing jewelry, claiming to know who did it. Johnny finds the woman but she has a different explanation. Original Air Date: May 5, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a …

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness 32:28

21d ago32:28

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We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed b…

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157: A red rubber ball 41:47

22d ago41:47

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Macy Gilliam, Toby Howell and Neal Freyman from 'Morning Brew' face questions about tortuous things, terrible typefaces and talented tans. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HO…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Haunted Bagpipes (EP0389) 36:12

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Release Date: April 21, 2011 Holmes and Watson head to Edinburgh to investigate a report of haunted tenements involving the devil and a bagpiper. Original Air Date: February 17, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Gr…

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2347: Co-Living Secrets: Unlocking 37% Annual ROI and 14% Cash-on-Cash Returns 31:40

23d ago31:40

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Today's episode is an excerpt from Jason's Wednesday masterclass podcast focusing on co-living as a real estate investment strategy, featuring an expert named Eric Halverson, focusing particularly on the Phoenix market. Jason explains his previous skepticism and newfound confidence in co-living due to the increasing housing shortage and shrinking a…

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Let George Do It: Sweet Poison (EP0388) 33:46

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Release Date: April 20, 2011 A Cat is poisoned by eating chocolate that arrived in the mail of an artist. George sets out to find out who sent the chocolate and who the intended victim was. Original Air Date: November 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.gre…

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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Final Page (EP0387) 32:13

24d ago32:13

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Release Date: April 19, 2011 Wolfe and Archie arrive for a dinner date to find their host, a best-selling novelist, murdered. Original Air Date: March 23, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boi…

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The Abbotts: The Canary-Blond Heiress (EP0386) 34:01

25d ago34:01

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Release Date: April 18, 2011 A two bit criminal fingers Pat as having stolen blackmail letters from him. Original Air Date: May 15, 1955 1957 AFRTS Transcription Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B…

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548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You 33:27

25d ago33:27

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.…

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2346 FBF: The Implications of America's Past, Present & Future with Peter Zeihan Author of 'The Accidental Superpower' 48:13

28d ago48:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today's Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of Amer…