Best Marcus Spears Podcasts (2025)

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#SaveWoT WHEELIE AWARDS! (livestream 5/23/25) 1:38:03

5d ago1:38:03

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Watch the livestream: https://youtube.com/live/pkYLf6tHBlA?feature=share Join us LIVE for a special podcast episode celebrating the epic conclusion of The Wheel of Time Season 3! We're not just recapping the incredible journey – we're rolling out the red carpet for the Wheelie Awards! 🏆 We'll be handing out our highly coveted (and totally unofficia…

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Coyotes! with Lulu Miller 1:16:22

7d ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …

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Three Seasons, Three Spouses 1:26:53

13d ago1:26:53

1:26:53

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by their better halves - Sarah, Dan, and Michelle - to get their opinions on season three. They haven't read the books, but they do live with us. Now they get to tell us what they think of our obsession! Sarah is happy for death! Dan tempts us with a dye job! Michelle has questions! All that, plus basket…

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Popes 'N' Pasta 1:09:43

20d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom continue the Season Three retrospective, evaluating how they did in predicting which parts unconfirmed cast members were going to play! Who goes the farthest afield? Only time, and this episode, will tell! Hear Jen get two for one! Hear Tom's dreams get crushed! Hear Joe nail the pronunciation! All that, plus we c…

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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo 1:07:54

24d ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…

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Into The Grade Wide Open 1:15:25

27d ago1:15:25

1:15:25

In this episode, Joe. Jen, and Tom look back at their predictions for what would happen in season three, and through a very scientific and unbiased formula, grade their results! Joe apologizes for loving! Jen argues for points! Tom finds it distasteful! Which episode did we get the most correct? Which episode did we completely mangle? Only time, an…

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He Who Comes with the Dawn (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 308) 2:15:16

1M ago2:15:16

2:15:16

In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom... and Brendan? review season 3 episode 8 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time." We were born to do this! Hear Brendan give his thoughts from afar! Hear Joe love the pieces! Hear Jen do a tight 13! Hear Tom be disappointed! All that, plus Zoobilee Zoo! The first part is spoiler-free, the last bit is spoiler-filled, and …

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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Have you scrubbed down the top of your fridge lately? Home & garden correspondent Sarah Archer is here to tell us how and when we got so obsessed with the antiseptically clean house as a status symbol, and whether we really need to worry about every bit of dust on that baseboard. Find out more about Sarah Archer: https://www.sarah-archer.com/ Suppo…

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Goldeneyes (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 307) 1:55:46

2M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3 episode 7 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time!" Oh sing, sing of Manetheren! Hear Tom have lots of emotions! Hear Brendan reckon with a full Perrin episode! Hear Joe shockingly not have an issue with the distances in a battle! Hear Jen finally find a Faile flaw! All that, plus unabashed Dai…

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Marcus Rutherford Talks Season 3 of The Wheel of Time 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Join us as we delve into the complex world of Perrin Aybara with the actor who brings him to life, Marcus Rutherford! We explore Perrin's evolving journey in The Wheel of Time, discussing his intricate relationship with Faile, his reluctant but growing leadership arc, and the internal struggles that define this beloved character. Marcus shares insi…

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The Shadow in the Night (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 306) 2:02:30

2M ago2:02:30

2:02:30

In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3 episode 6 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time! Let's climb the "Hills of Tanchico!" Hear Jen want more flaws in a lady! Hear Tom try to put off the trauma! Hear Brendan rejoice that the main character is back! Hear Joe try and nit-pick, but fail! All that, plus songs about boobs! The first p…

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Hoax Memoir Spectacular! 1:27:30

2M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

This week, flim flam correspondent and certified April Fool Chelsey Weber-Smith is here to talk about a fistful of fake memoirs, featuring girls raised by wolves; the chicken pox of James Frey; what poetry can give us that memoir can't; and Eugene, Oregon (twice!). Read more about it here: The Smoking Gun's "A Million Little Lies" https://www.thesm…

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Tel'aran'rhiod (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 305) 2:06:37

2M ago2:06:37

2:06:37

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3, episode 5 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. Let's climb Turnip Mountain! Hear Joe lose himself to laughter! Hear Jen triple up "Hoo boys!" Hear Tom see conspiracy! Hear Brendan blow us away! All that, plus the saddest farewell! The first part is spoiler-free, the last bit is spoiler-fil…

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Your Joy and Resilience Stories 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

At the end of our last episode, we asked you to call in and tell us what has been bringing you joy, connecting you to your community, and where you’ve been finding hope in these last few months. These are some of the responses we wanted to share in hopes that we can all find new ways to survive this world together. Thank you to all who sent us mess…

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The Road to the Spear (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 304) 2:10:25

2M ago2:10:25

2:10:25

In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3, episode 4 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. To go forward, you must go back! Hear Brendan set the bar high! Hear Joe underestimate the need to talk! Hear Jen break a record! Hear Tom love a sound! All that, plus the all the hyperbole you can ask for! The first part is spoiler-free, the l…

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Seeds of Shadow (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 303) 1:51:46

3M ago1:51:46

1:51:46

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review episode 3, season 3, of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. We had to pay two marks each. Hear Tom get paranoid and love fashion! Hear Brendan wish he had more Perrin and doubt magic words! Hear Joe enjoy fan service and get asked how he's feeling! Hear Jen love the desert and need subtitles! All that…

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A Question of Crimson (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 302) 1:28:44

3M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3 episode 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. Long may we reign! Hear Jen spread her wrath to everyone but Egwene! Hear Tom not want to forget a dress! Hear Brendan bring baseball statistics to ratings! Hear Joe feel like Galad isn't that bad, really! All that, plus always watch out for the…

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To Race The Shadow (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 301) 2:04:23

3M ago2:04:23

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In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan gather to review season 3, episode 1, of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. There's not enough ale in the world for this! Listen as Joe finally gets all the Aes Sedai he wants! Listen as Jen is bringing recaps back! Listen as Tom thinks with his heart rather than his head! Listen as Brendan admits he's scar…

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Getting The Band Back Together! 1:29:56

3M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are rejoined by special guest co-host Brendan T. Johnston, to get his takes on the buildup to season 3, as he will be rejoining our episode recaps as our resident never-reader! Hear Brendan pull a bait and switch, and get a last word! Hear Joe plug an interview and seek vindication! Hear Jen relive bad memories an…

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It's All Too Much! 1:15:51

3M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, which includes...well, there's just an awful lot of news, isn't there? Cast interviews, promo videos, new posters, show clips... It's all here! Hear Jen go off on a rant! Hear Tom defend his guy Dain! Hear Joe get shocked by what a picture reveals! All that, plus Shrek 5 and a blog post! As …

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The Worst Oscars Ever?? with Michael Schulman 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

What do Lily Tomlin, Snow White, and Kenny Ortega have in common? They were all part of the 61st Academy Awards, a broadcast now remembered as the worst of all time, and masterminded by Allan Carr (lover of spectacle and producer of Grease). But awards season correspondent and New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman is here to argue that the tacki…

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Don't Junk It, Press Junket! 54:18

3M ago54:18

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In this very special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom share the five interviews, with 10 members of cast and crew, that they did as part of the Season 3 press junket! It's Ayoola and Ceara and Daniel and Donal and Joshua and Marcus and Natasha and Rafe and Rosamund and Sophie... and us!! If this doesn't get you hyped up for season 3, check your pulse! We…

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Trailer Reaction 3: A Valentine's Day Lovestream! (Live 2/14/25) 2:16:05

3M ago2:16:05

2:16:05

In this extra-long episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including a certain medallion.... And oh, yeah, the new S3 trailer! And we do it live on YouTube as well! Tom gets excited that someone casts fireball! Jen finally has her SVU/WoT cross-over! Joe successfully uses "zoom, enhance!" All that, plus a Platoon/Grease mashup! As always,…

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Emotional Labor with Rachel Monroe and Ash Compton of Bad Therapist 1:01:48

4M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

What is "emotional labor," and why is it probably not what your boyfriend accuses you of making him do when you want him to go to Ikea with you? Psychotherapist Ash Compton and journalist Rachel Monroe are here to tell the tale of how the term sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild coined—in her 1983 book The Managed Heart—has come to mean, well, alm…

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Well, Well, Well... 53:27

4M ago53:27

53:27

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including a Mat-centric teaser, and some news from the head of the costuming department. Get ready to live our best lives! Joe goes for the long con! Tom explains s--t-eating grins! Jen finally recognizes an old friend! All that, plus Maiden's Kiss! As always, spoilers abound, as does exercis…

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Dance of the Seven Veils 56:58

4M ago56:58

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In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, which in this case were exclusive interviews and set photos regarding a new show location, Tanchico. Sharon....we have questions!! Jen advocates for beak recognition and woodchucks! Joe sees Liandrin and finds the cause of internet issues! Tom shares some bad news and some odd dreams! All th…

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Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland with Molly Aitken 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

In County Kilkenny, Ireland, in an early year of a century not too long before our own, Alice Kyteler was accused of witchcraft. But the story doesn't end there. This week, Molly Aitken—author of BRIGHT I BURN—is here to tell us a tale where the more things* change, the more they stay the same. (*Men) Read Molly's books: https://www.penguinrandomho…

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Every Picture Tells A Story, Don't It? 1:35:34

4M ago1:35:34

1:35:34

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news including a #WoTWednesday drop of 10 stills from S3 of The Wheel of Time, and a little hard-hitting investigative journalism of our own! Jen reads emojis and sees behind a picture! Tom can't remember weaves but loves horns! Joe forgets the order and loves emo horses! All that, plus "Irish" Ter…

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The Wheel, Faile, Aiel, We Squeal! 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news including new casting from the show, confirming Faile's casting, and adding in some Aiel as well! This one has surprises! Joe merges five together and dares the listeners! Jen wants more sex and needs more time! Tom gets it right, then gets real glum! All that, plus talkin' 'bout channeler me…

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Tower of Power's Hour of Sour? Don't Cower or Glower, We'll Scour and Shower 1:16:50

5M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom are stunned by the lack of news, barring late night sketches and IG posts... So we jump into a deep dive prediction show, and talk about all the things that may happen in season 3...in the White Tower! Tom wants death on top of death! Joe wants no magic items brought into the Tower! Jen wants a Supermarket Sweep! A…

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Aron Ralston with Blair Braverman 1:15:01

5M ago1:15:01

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What would you do if you were pinned down by an 800-pound boulder, and no one knew where you were? In 2003, Aron Ralston had to answer that question. Today, our survival correspondent Blair Braverman is here to tell us the tale of the man, the myth, and the multitool. Blair Braverman tells us how the legendary story of one good dog is actually a st…

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Morgase. Pleasant Nights. 1:10:12

5M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including...hope? Then we jump into a deep dive on Her Royal Highness, Queen Morgase of Andor! Things get ripe! Jen has some very justified problems with Morgase's sex life! Tom has some problems with his head! Joe has some problems with this whole story! All that, plus the New Year is off t…

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Singing in the New Year with Carolyn Kendrick and Each Machine 32:00

5M ago32:00

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There's one last present at the toe of our stocking, and it's a new album by producer Carolyn Kendrick. We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but for now, come listen to some music, and join us for a conversation about making art and community in uncertain times, and the new year's dreams that will sustain us in 2025. Find Carolyn's songs…

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It's The End of the Year As We Know It 56:34

5M ago56:34

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest casting news, reflect back on the holiday season, and look forward to a 2025 that includes season 3 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time! Hear Joe ponder "Thirsty Warder" relatives! Hear Jen feel like her wild theory is completely validated, obviously! Hear Tom do important hat research! All that, pl…

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Santa Claus with Sarah Archer 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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'Twas (the night before) the night before Christmas/ And all through the show/ We await Sarah Archer with eyes all aglow/ To blow the dust off some old books from the shelf/ And tell us the tale of a jolly old elf. Where did he come from?/ Where is he going?/ We know you have questions/ So bundle up, if it's snowing/ And sing out your favorite holi…

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A Hazy Shade of Finished (S3 Episode Breakdowns VI) 1:52:39

5M ago1:52:39

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom recap the latest news, including adventures in press releases, and the casting announcements of the royal family of Andor! Then we wrap up our attempts to predict what will happen in each episode of season 3! Will we stick the landing? Hear Tom pack episode 5 tight as a drum! Hear Joe insist that Rand needs a love …

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Won't You Stop And Remember Me? (S3 Episode Breakdowns V) 1:06:02

6M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest casting news, then jump back in their S3 episode predictions, incorporating what they've learned from the trailer and scene leaks! Hear Jen agree to disagree! Hear Tom want to cut it down! Hear Joe worry about too much space! All that, plus we cannot wait for someone to be cut in half! As always s…

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Cola Wars with Miles Klee 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Miles Klee can’t take it anymore. This week, a tale of corporate intrigue, world domination, and soda. Read Miles Klee at Rolling Stone. Support You're Wrong About: Bonus Episodes on Patreon Buy cute merch Where else to find us: Sarah's other show, You Are Good Links: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/miles-klee/ http://patreon.com/yourewrongabou…

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