Best Matthew Byrne Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Claims He's Unaware of Viral Death Rumors | Jessica Chastain, Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor, Sabrina Impacciatore | Tuesday, September 2 36:07

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump making a public appearance after sparking health conspiracy theories, before speaking with Jessica Chastain, Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor and Sabrina Impacciatore.

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The Evolution Of The Event Team: How To Thrive On Tighter Budgets in 2025 with Dr. David Burkus 41:07

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How can event teams keep pace with AI, without losing the human connection audiences crave? In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by world-renowned leadership and teamwork expert Dr. David Burkus to unpack the real drivers of event transformation in 2025. Together they dive into why in-person events will matter m…

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God Calling with guest Chet Roberts 24:43

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Chet Roberts. Was a cameraman at TV Channel 8, Cleveland, OH. Chet wrote the book "Dialogs With Lucifer"By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Fixing a $3.6 Trillion Industry: Why Event Pros Must Unite with Stacy Wyatt 45:45

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Why does one of the world’s most powerful industries still struggle with fragmentation, burnout, and undervaluation? In this powerful episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne sits down with Stacy Wyatt—publisher, producer, and founder of Canadian Special Events (CSE). Together, they unpack the urgent challenges facing the events indu…

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God Calling with guest Fr. Christopher Cotone 25:36

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr Christopher Cotone, Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, OH. Fr. Cotone was ordained in 2025.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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On Show Floor at CMEE: ROI vs. Regrets in Event Production 11:06

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In this special on-site edition of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes the mic straight to the show floor at CMEE 2025 to ask one question: What’s truly valuable in event production and what’s just a waste of time, money, or energy? Event pros from across the industry share candid, rapid-fire takes on what they’d keep, what they’d cu…

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God Calling with guests Mike & Maria Campanelli 25:06

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Paul Orlousky's guests are Mike & Maria Campanelli. They have 2 daughters. Maria is Executive Director of the Children's Museum Cleveland. Mike left his successful business in the IT industry to start the Padre Pio Pilgrimage Company.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Taylor Swift Officially Enters Her "Orange Era" | Bob Odenkirk, Margaret Qualley | Thursday, August 14 28:22

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Taylor Swift announcing her "orange era" on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, before speaking with Bob Odenkirk and Margaret Qualley.

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Trump-Putin Meeting (Taylor's Version) | John Cena, Jesse Tyler Ferguson | Wednesday, August 13 36:36

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump warning Russia will face "severe consequences" if Putin doesn't end the war, before speaking with John Cena and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

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Taylor Swift Breaks Internet Announcing Her 12th Album The Life of a Showgirl at 12:12am on 8/12 | Austin Butler, Judd Apatow | Tuesday, August 12 27:31

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Taylor Swift announcing her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl at 12:12am on August 12, before speaking with Austin Butler and Judd Apatow.

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How to Build Ethical and Effective RFPs That Vendors Actually Want to Answer 18:04

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Is your RFP helping you find the right partner—or just the best guesser? In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most misunderstood—and misused—tools in event planning: the RFP. With decades of experience on the receiving end of these requests, Matthew unpacks why so many …

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Trump Cordially Invites Putin on American Soil | Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, Cristin Milioti, Matthew Berry, Bonnie McFarlane | Monday, August 11 41:16

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump cordially inviting Putin to Alaska for a meeting, before speaking with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Cristin Milioti and Matthew Berry and welcoming comedian Bonnie McFarlane for stand-up.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Anthony Simone 24:14

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Anthony Simone, Administrator of St. Jerome and Holy Redeemer Parishes, Cleveland, OH.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Raise Global Prices | Jonas Brothers, Greg Gutfeld | Thursday, August 7 31:42

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's new tariffs kicking in for more than 90 countries, before speaking with the Jonas Brothers and Greg Gutfeld.

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Trump “Probably” Won’t Seek Illegal Third Term | Seth Rogen, Heidi Klum, Derrick Stroup | Wednesday, August 6 37:21

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump losing support amongst male followers, before speaking with Seth Rogen and Heidi Klum and welcoming Derrick Stroup for a stand-up comedy performance.

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Trump Wants to Put Nukes on the Moon | Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jordan Klepper | Tuesday, August 5 26:06

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump wanting to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, before speaking with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jordan Klepper.

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The Collapse of Colbert: Can Your Event Survive the Attention Economy? 9:52

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Colbert couldn’t survive the attention economy. Can your next event? Stephen Colbert’s Late Show once pulled in millions of viewers. But recently, CBS canceled it after losing $40 million a year. Why? Not because the content was bad, but because the format no longer fit how people consume content today. In this solo episode of Production Value Matt…

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Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Stats Make Him Look Bad | Chris Pratt, Rose Byrne, mgk | Monday, August 4 39:41

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump claiming the numbers from a weak job report were rigged, before speaking with Chris Pratt, Rose Byrne and mgk.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Matthew Byrne 24:55

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Fr. Matthew Byrne is pastor of St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Hts., OH. Fr. Byrne reluctantly joined his parish youth group when he was forced to do so by his mother. When he complained to his mother, she said, if you don't like it, make it better. And that is what he did.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Trump Deflects from Epstein Story by Bringing Back Fitness Test | Spike Lee, Zane Lowe, Olivia Carter | Thursday, July 31 41:31

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump extending Mexico's tariff deadline yet again, before speaking with Spike Lee and Zane Lowe and welcoming comedian Olivia Carter for stand-up.

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Trump "Seriously Considers" Pardoning His Old Friend Diddy | Nicole Scherzinger, Hasan Minhaj, Morgan Spector | Wednesday, July 30 38:31

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump claiming he cut ties with Epstein after he hired young women who worked at Mar-a-Lago, before speaking with Nicole Scherzinger, Hasan Minhaj and Morgan Spector.

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Empathy Will Elevate Your Event Strategy with Award-Winning Event Strategist Beth Lawrence 45:50

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According to award-winning strategist Beth Lawrence, it’s not the format, it’s how people feel. In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne sits down with Beth Lawrence, an award-winning event strategist and Chief Experience Officer of Beth Lawrence Meetings & Events, to explore how empathy and personalization can elevate event …

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Trump Blames Democrats for "Fake" Epstein Scandal, Claims They Planted His Name in the Files | Sam Rockwell, Alison Brie, Drew Dunn | Tuesday, July 29 34:19

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like JD Vance saying Trump "has nothing to hide" in the Epstein case, before speaking with Sam Rockwell and Alison Brie and welcoming comedian Drew Dunn for stand-up.

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Trump Says He "Never Had the Privilege" of Visiting Epstein Island | Lindsay Lohan, Benny Safdie | Monday, July 28 27:48

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump getting drowned out by bagpipes during an event in Scotland, before speaking with Lindsay Lohan and Benny Safdie.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Stephen Kosinski 24:05

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Stephen Kosinski. Father is retired from the Gary, Indiana Diocese, Helps out at St. Stanislaus and St. Casimir parishes, Cleveland, OH. Father produces BIBLICALbytes on Facebook in English, Polish and Spanish (https://www.facebook.com/stephen.kosinski.9/videos).By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Trump's Epstein Nightmare Continues After Being Named in Files | Lupita Nyong'o, J Balvin | Thursday, July 24 27:57

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being told he was named in the Epstein files months ago, before speaking with Lupita Nyong'o and J Balvin.

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Trump Panics as Photos Reveal Epstein at His Wedding | Anthony Mackie, Mamie Gummer, Robert Klein | Wednesday, July 23 33:22

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like newly uncovered footage showing Jeffrey Epstein at Trump's 1993 wedding, before speaking with Anthony Mackie, Mamie Gummer and Robert Klein.

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Trump Rages Over Epstein "Witch Hunt" Saga as DOJ Plans Ghislaine Maxwell Meeting | Pete Davidson, Kid Cudi | Tuesday, July 22 37:00

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump calling the Epstein files controversy a "witch hunt," before speaking with Pete Davidson and Kid Cudi.

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Why Your Event Fell Apart: The Meeting That Never Happened 12:13

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In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes you backstage—before the lights, before the walk-on music, before the chaos. Drawing from two decades of production experience, Matthew breaks down how a missed pre-event meeting can unravel even the most polished event in its first three minutes. This is not a conversation …

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Jimmy Reacts to CBS Ending The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert | Adam Sandler, Sabrina Ionescu | Monday, July 21 33:14

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like CBS' decision to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, before speaking with Adam Sandler and Sabrina Ionescu.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala 25:20

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala who is considered the co-founder of the contemplative branch of the Missionaries of Charity, the priestly branch of Mother Teresa's congregation.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Trump’s Epic Meltdown Over the Epstein Files Continues | Natasha Lyonne, Bobby Flay | Thursday, July 17 43:15

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like pressure continuing to mount for Trump to release the Epstein files, before speaking with Natasha Lyonne and Bobby Flay.

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Trump Crashes Out as His Cult Crumbles, Calls Supporters “Weaklings” | Rachel Brosnahan, Ronny Chieng, Dave Portnoy, Mandal | Wednesday, July 16 37:51

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump crashing out and calling his supporters weaklings, before speaking with Rachel Brosnahan, Ronny Chieng and Dave Portnoy and welcoming Mandal for a stand-up comedy performance.

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Trump’s Approval Rating Down in Flames, Supporters Burn MAGA Hats in Protest | Russell Wilson, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, Christopher Briney | Tuesday, July 15 36:06

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump’s supporters burning their MAGA hats, before speaking with Russell Wilson, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney.

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Who Speaks for the Events Industry? (And Why It’s Probably Not Associations) with Nick Borelli and Evan Babins 58:52

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What does it really mean to be a professional in the events industry? And who gets to decide? In this no-holds-barred panel, Matthew Byrne is joined by Nick Borelli and Evan Babins to dive into one of the most urgent and unresolved debates in business events today: what qualifies someone to call themselves a professional—and who’s responsible for u…

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Trump’s Cult Turns Against Him Amidst Epstein Files Flip-Flop | David Corenswet, Lewis Capaldi | Monday, July 14 28:22

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump losing control over his MAGA members amidst Epstein file contradictions, before speaking with David Corenswet and Lewis Capaldi.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Alexander Clark 25:42

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Alexander Clark, Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, OHBy St. Peter The Rock Media

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You Can’t Buy Culture: Why Brand Experiences Need to Be Earned with Brook Jay of All Terrain 26:58

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Experiential marketing isn’t a line item. It’s a strategic driver of culture, commerce, and community. In this episode of Production Value Matters, Matthew Byrne sits down with Brook Jay, a pioneer in the experiential space and founder of All Terrain, to unpack how top brands are rethinking the power of real-world connections. Brook shares how her …

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God Calling with guests are Bob and Jennifer Hickey 25:32

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Paul Orlousky's guests are Bob and Jennifer Hickey, Bob is Vice President of Advancement and Jennifer is Volleyball Coach at Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. They have 8 children.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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How to Protect Your Event’s Production Vision in 2025 32:26

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Are rising costs forcing you to make tough calls on AV and production? Before you start slashing line items, listen to this. In this solo AV Advisor Q&A edition of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne answers your burning questions on AV and event production strategy. With economic pressures and tariffs continuing to impact event budgets, M…

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God Calling with guest Fr. John Paul Kuzma, OFM CAP 25:16

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. John Paul Kuzma, OFM CAP. Fr. Kuzma is a member of the Capuchin Formation Program at the Borromeo Seminary. Fr. John Paul has been in his current assignment since 2020.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Upset Over Andrew Cuomo Signals Desire for Change | Jonathan Bailey, Abby Elliott, Brandy & Monica | Wednesday, June 25 27:27

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Zohran Mamdani beating Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, before speaking with Jonathan Bailey, Abby Elliott, Brandy and Monica.

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Trump’s War Obsession Could Regress the U.S. to the 1940s | Jeremy Allen White, Karol G | Thursday, June 26 34:02

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump’s administration pushing for crypto to be used for mortgages, before speaking with Jeremy Allen White and Karol G.

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Trump Crashes Out with F-Bomb on Live TV After Israel-Iran Ceasefire Boast Blows Up in His Face | Scarlett Johansson, Jay Pharoah | Tuesday, June 24 36:10

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump boasting about a ceasefire between Iran and Israel that was promptly broken, before speaking with Scarlett Johansson and Jay Pharoah.

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What Planners Get Wrong About Event Entertainment in 2025 with Patrick McGannon of PM GIGS Inc. 33:29

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What’s the fastest way to kill a great show? Poor planning around entertainment. You booked a killer band. But did you think about sound check? Rider updates? That mic for your CEO’s speech? In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Patrick McGannon, founder of PM GIGS, to unpack the real challenges and opportunit…

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Trump Impulsively Plunges U.S. into War with Iran | Charlize Theron, Jensen Ackles | Monday, June 23 34:30

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump launching an attack on Iran, before speaking with Charlize Theron and Jensen Ackles.

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God Calling with guest Fr. Mark Hollis 24:37

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Mark Hollis. Fr. Hollis is retired and currently is in residence at St. Patrick Bridge Parish, Cleveland, OHBy St. Peter The Rock Media

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Trump Drags His Feet on Iran Decision as He Ghosts Defense Secretary Hegseth | Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lionel Boyce | Thursday, June 19 38:38

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Joe Biden accidentally wandering onto the Reacher set, before speaking with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lionel Boyce.

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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to All-Time Low as Bacon Prices Skyrocket | Uma Thurman, Lee Byung-hun, HAIM | Tuesday, June 17 31:38

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump leaving the G7 summit in Canada, before speaking with Uma Thurman, Lee Byung-hun and HAIM.

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Trump's Pathetic Military Parade Squeaks Past Empty Seats as No Kings Protests Draw Historic Crowds | Javier Bardem, Carrie Coon, John Crist | Monday, June 16 34:31

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Trump Organization unveiling a new mobile phone service, before speaking with Javier Bardem and Carrie Coon and welcoming comedian John Crist for stand-up.