Best MaRS Discovery District Podcasts (2025)

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Costco Goes Viral! Gen Z Turns Bulk Shopping Into TikTok Craze While $86B Boom Collides With Wall Street Dip 🚨 33:56

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Costco is booming, especially with younger shoppers under 40 who are flocking to the warehouse giant for deals, Kirkland-branded gear, and TikTok-worthy hauls. The company reported $86 billion in quarterly revenue, U.S. same-store sales up 6%, and online sales up 15% to $19.6 billion, though its stock slipped when some numbers missed analyst expect…

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Dr. Drew Slams Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Claim 🚨 Shocking Homeless Camp Discovery & Long Beach BANS Self-Checkout! 33:46

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Dr. Drew Pinsky weighed in on recent claims from Donald Trump’s administration suggesting a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, emphasizing that the medical community has found no conclusive evidence and urging pregnant women to follow their doctor’s advice. He also reflected on his time hosting Loveline and touched on COVID vacci…

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🔥 Kershaw Drenched in Champagne! Shakey’s Nostalgia, Best SoCal Coffee Revealed, Delta Engine Erupts, and Rain Rolls In! 🌧️ 30:30

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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw celebrates in a champagne-soaked shirt while fans swap Shakey’s Pizza memories. The Conway Show goes live on Instagram as Yelp reveals the best coffee spots in Southern California. Meanwhile, a Delta plane engine burst into flames on the runway, and SoCal braces for more rain.…

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Dodgers Dominate! Wildfire Failures Exposed & Huntington Beach Booms with 90-Acre Makeover! 32:52

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The Dodgers dominated with an 8-0 shutout over the Diamondbacks, clinching their 12th NL West Division title in 13 years. Meanwhile, an after-action wildfire report revealed no single point of failure in L.A. County’s January evacuation efforts. Huntington Beach Police Chief Eric Parra highlighted low crime and homelessness rates, while also discus…

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Dodgers Clinch Again! FBI Bombshell Indictment, $40M YMCA Grand Opening & EV Drivers Kicked Out of HOV Lanes! 32:16

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The Dodgers clinched their 12th NL West Division title in 13 years with an 8-0 blowout over the Diamondbacks, as pitcher Blake “Snellzilla” Snell joined David Vassegh to celebrate. In national news, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of false statements and obstruction. Locally, Woodland Hills faces controversy as a nursery tra…

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Santa Anita Autumn Meet Roars to Life! Bathroom Remodel Secrets 31:28

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Santa Anita Park kicked off its 2025 Autumn Meet with famed trainer Doug O’Neill leading the charge. Home design expert Dean Sharp, “The House Whisperer,” shared insights on bathroom remodels and shower upgrades, offering listeners practical renovation tips. Later, Andy Reismeyer (filling in for Mo’Kelly) teased big guests, including the producer o…

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From Robot Umpires to Bass’s Budget to Million-Dollar Bogs, We’ve Got the Latest Poop Scoop 30:14

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Alex Stone chats with Conway Jr. about Major League Baseball, which will bring in "robot umpires" in the 2026 season, although human umpires will not go away. The system is known as ABS and is already in place in tennis and has been used since 2006 to determine line calls. How will it impact sports betting? A man who stole a semi-truck earlier toda…

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Deadly Dallas Shooting at an ICE Facility, Plus Home Invasion for Dummies 34:12

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A Dallas ICE facility was shot up by 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who ended up killing two detained migrants and injuring a third. He indiscriminately fired from a neighboring rooftop and was targeting ICE agents, none of whom were harmed. Jahn then fatally turned the gun on himself. Burglars like to look for an open bathroom window as their preferred …

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From Dodgers to Dead Dogs in Diapers to Coyotes in Del Rey 27:26

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The Dodgers will play the Wildcard Series. Huntington Beach local council is exploring the idea of putting up a memorial to assassinated activist Charie Kirk, which will be privately funded. During a recent home burglary in West Hollywood, the thief, who was a former roommate at the property, kicked the dog in a diaper who was living at the propert…

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From Kimmel’s Job to Michelob, Tonight Marks the TV Return of Jimmy, So Cheers to That! 34:11

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Discussions continue around what part the FCC played in ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel last week and his subsequent return to air tonight. Conway Jr. points out the inconsistency of some celebrities, who are speaking up in support of Kimmel’s so-called cancelation, as opposed to their silence around the public cancelations of others. Also, the ba…

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Costco Woes for Our Iranian Bros, Plus What’s the Best LA Pizza Pie? 32:20

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There was a crash near Long Beach, and a man barricaded himself inside a 7-11 for hours. We also have a health update on beloved KFI technical director and crash survivor The Foosh. The German beer Löwenbräu has been around for 642 years! Also, there’s a Costco ban for Iranian diplomats in the USA! Tim and Mark continue talking about their shared l…

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Tim’s No. 43! Tim’s No. 43! Amid Fat Bear Week, Tim Tops iHeart's Top 100 Podcasts 27:00

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The Tim Conway Jr. Show is No. 43 on the list of top podcasts at iHeartMedia! There’s an Apple iPhone update, iOS26 is here! Let’s check out all the bells and whistles on this latest iPhone release. Apparently, the folks are nice as Hemet. And it’s Fat Bear Week in Alaska! California’s High-Speed Rail continues to travel in the wrong direction. Twe…

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From Epstein Fire to Free Speech! Gunman Opens Fire at ABC HQ in Sacramento Over Omitted Epstein Files 29:47

6d ago29:47

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Alex Stone on new details today in the shooting of KXTV ABC10 in Sacramento on Friday. Following his on-air suspension last week, will Jimmy Kimmel apologize when he’s back on TV tomorrow night? We play a snippet from “Gary and Shannon” earlier today in which the twosome discusses Santa Monica’s homelessness problem as a segway to them also talking…

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From the Wonky Return of Kimmel to LGB Without the T – Which Does NOT Stand for TikTok or Tigers! 30:49

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Sinclair Broadcasting will not be hosting Kimmel’s show upon its return tomorrow night, choosing instead to play the news in its time slot. There’s a new global advocacy group, LGB International, that has dropped the “T” from its charter. Conway Jr.’s staff open up about which social media platforms we prefer when we feel like doomscrolling and bei…

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🔥 Orlando Horror! Man Killed on Epic Coaster — Hurricane Gabrielle Lurks Offshore, and 49ers’ Nick Bosa Torn ACL! 29:32

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A man died while riding Universal’s Epic roller coaster in Orlando, Florida. He died of multiple blunt-force injuries. Hurricane Gabrielle is presently off the East Coast! It’s been a low-key season when it comes to hurricanes making ground. Hurricane season typically runs from June 1 to November. During the San Francisco 49ers game over the weeken…

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🚨 Spotify Star’s Tesla Scandal, TV Station Shot Up, L.A.’s $2.6B Gamble, Tearful Farewell & Titanic Obsession! 31:33

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Singer D4vd (pronounced David), who boasts 33 million monthly Spotify listeners, has canceled his remaining U.S. tour dates in San Francisco and Los Angeles after LAPD discovered the decomposed body of a 15-year-old girl in the front trunk of his Tesla. The victim, now identified as runaway Celeste Rivas, had been missing for more than a year. Dete…

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🚨 Orcas Sink Boats, Flights Collapse, & Dodgers Legend Kershaw Retires — Chaos From Sea to Sky! 29:52

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Charlie Kirk Memorial A solemn farewell in Glendale, Arizona, as family, friends, and supporters gather to honor Charlie Kirk. – Orca Outrage- Killer whales strike again — flipping a boat and sending it to the bottom, part of a surge in animal aggression. Flights grind to a halt after radar and communication outages snarl Dallas air traffic. Spirit…

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⚾ Memorials, Mayhem & Meltdowns: Charlie Kirk Farewell, Kimmel Protests, and Kershaw’s Final Pitch Rock the Night! 28:18

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The Charlie Kirk memorial service, with details from Glendale, Arizona. Attention shifted to protests over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, drawing heated reactions from fans. WHIP segment posed trivia on the MLB team with the fewest playoff runs before circling back to Clayton Kershaw’s final game. Wrapping up closed with highlights from the Kirk memori…

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Chases, Curveballs & Convention Chaos! 30:45

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It’s a wild ride on the 110 North as the LAPD chases down a murder suspect — live pursuit drama like only Tim Conway Jr. can cover! 🏃‍♂️💥Then, Dodgers insider David Vassegh swings by to talk about the legend, Clayton Kershaw, hanging up his cleats. Say it ain't so! 😢⚾Plus, Michael Monks joins Tim to break down the big L.A. Convention Center debate …

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End of an Era: Kershaw Closes His Dodgers Chapter 34:16

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It’s a jam-packed night on The Tim Conway Jr. Show! 💥 A murder suspect takes LAPD on a wild high-speed chase through South L.A. — Tim’s got every twist and turn. ⚾ Then, we head to the mound as Clayton Kershaw speaks at his retirement press conference, answering questions and reflecting on a legendary Dodgers career. And 🏒 Kings captain Anze Kopita…

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Late-Night Fallout, Fire Zones & Fancy Flights 27:05

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Tim dives headfirst into the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco — ABC yanks his show off the air after fiery backlash following controversial comments. 🔥📺 Then, Dean Sharp joins in to chat about your home’s introductory spaces and why “Zone Zero” might be California’s wildfire game-changer — or a total disaster. 🏡🔥 Also: Dutch Bros is finally bringing its coffee …

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It’s different all over: Embracing the complexity of human biology 20:02

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By uncovering critical sex-based differences related to brain and metabolic health, researchers Gillian Einstein and Minna Woo are making the case that tailored interventions are key to improving health outcomes for women — and everyone else. Through their work exploring how conditions from Alzheimer’s to kidney disease can have varied effects depe…

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Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air Due to Comments About Charlie Kirk Killer 31:43

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Conway Jr. dives into the breaking news about late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air by the ABC due to inflammatory comments he made during his monologue about Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson. Kimmel said that the MAGA gang was trying to “score political points” off Kirk’s murder and stated the accused killer was…

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From Kimmel to Cloudbursts, Things are Getting Stormy in Southern Cali! 28:36

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More information as it comes to hand about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from Disney. Is it a wrap, or will he be back? This moment may serve as a warning to Disney employees. Trump took to Truth Social to comment on Kimmel’s ousting. Also, it’s drenching! Tomorrow the San Fernando Valley will have an 85% chance of rain, with up to an inch set to fall!…

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Storm’s A-Comin’, But in the Meantime, Conway Can’t Wait to Rock On with Bad Company! 25:34

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The incoming storm has already hit San Diego, and it’s moving up to the LA area. Be careful out there on the slick roads! Producer Bellio better cover up her pretty permed pouf or she’ll frizz! Conway waxes lyrical about the things he does for free and laments the passing of his life insurance company. To more on Kimmel: Prior to a Tuesday news con…

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We bid farewell to legend Robert Redford. Sen. Menjivar exposes Encino’s “luxury car” crime wave 33:01

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State Sen. Caroline Menjivar is in studio to talk about growing up in the area she represents, Burbank and the San Fernando Valley – the same neighborhood as Conway! She talks about her feelings on the Valley seceding from Los Angeles. She also talks about how she feels about Prop. 50. Conway also grills producer Bellio on her “permed” hair – and h…

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Costco Goes Viral! Gen Z Turns Bulk Shopping Into TikTok Craze While $86B Boom Collides With Wall Street Dip 🚨 33:56

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Dr. Drew Slams Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Claim 🚨 Shocking Homeless Camp Discovery & Long Beach BANS Self-Checkout! 33:46

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🔥 Kershaw Drenched in Champagne! Shakey’s Nostalgia, Best SoCal Coffee Revealed, Delta Engine Erupts, and Rain Rolls In! 🌧️ 30:30

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Dodgers Dominate! Wildfire Failures Exposed & Huntington Beach Booms with 90-Acre Makeover! 32:52

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Dodgers Clinch Again! FBI Bombshell Indictment, $40M YMCA Grand Opening & EV Drivers Kicked Out of HOV Lanes! 32:16

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Santa Anita Autumn Meet Roars to Life! Bathroom Remodel Secrets 31:28

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From Robot Umpires to Bass’s Budget to Million-Dollar Bogs, We’ve Got the Latest Poop Scoop 30:14

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Deadly Dallas Shooting at an ICE Facility, Plus Home Invasion for Dummies 34:12

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From Dodgers to Dead Dogs in Diapers to Coyotes in Del Rey 27:26

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From Kimmel’s Job to Michelob, Tonight Marks the TV Return of Jimmy, So Cheers to That! 34:11

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Costco Woes for Our Iranian Bros, Plus What’s the Best LA Pizza Pie? 32:20

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Tim’s No. 43! Tim’s No. 43! Amid Fat Bear Week, Tim Tops iHeart's Top 100 Podcasts 27:00

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From Epstein Fire to Free Speech! Gunman Opens Fire at ABC HQ in Sacramento Over Omitted Epstein Files 29:47

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From the Wonky Return of Kimmel to LGB Without the T – Which Does NOT Stand for TikTok or Tigers! 30:49

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🔥 Orlando Horror! Man Killed on Epic Coaster — Hurricane Gabrielle Lurks Offshore, and 49ers’ Nick Bosa Torn ACL! 29:32

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🚨 Spotify Star’s Tesla Scandal, TV Station Shot Up, L.A.’s $2.6B Gamble, Tearful Farewell & Titanic Obsession! 31:33

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🚨 Orcas Sink Boats, Flights Collapse, & Dodgers Legend Kershaw Retires — Chaos From Sea to Sky! 29:52

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⚾ Memorials, Mayhem & Meltdowns: Charlie Kirk Farewell, Kimmel Protests, and Kershaw’s Final Pitch Rock the Night! 28:18

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Chases, Curveballs & Convention Chaos! 30:45

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End of an Era: Kershaw Closes His Dodgers Chapter 34:16

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Late-Night Fallout, Fire Zones & Fancy Flights 27:05

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It’s different all over: Embracing the complexity of human biology 20:02

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Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air Due to Comments About Charlie Kirk Killer 31:43

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From Kimmel to Cloudbursts, Things are Getting Stormy in Southern Cali! 28:36

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Storm’s A-Comin’, But in the Meantime, Conway Can’t Wait to Rock On with Bad Company! 25:34

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We bid farewell to legend Robert Redford. Sen. Menjivar exposes Encino’s “luxury car” crime wave 33:01