The first and only podcast bringing you weekly case studies in the pop culture of a dying empire. Every Wednesday, co-hosts Josh, Brian, and A.J. dissect an artifact of popular culture, breaking down how its narrative choices reflect or subvert the reactionary political project. From video games to movies to theater to an apparently infinite supply of evangelical Christian radio drama, we expose the machinations of the worst of all possible worlds in order to figure out how to build a better ...
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The NASCAR Weekly Podcast features YouTubers Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, and Black Flags Matter every week talking about the top stories and issues in stock car racing. The show has guests from across the NASCAR world, including drivers, TV broadcasters, YouTubers, and even the occasional NASCAR executive!
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Ryan Preece Joins, Playoff Field Set, Kaulig to Ram, Southern 500, and MORE!!!
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2:37:11The field of 36 has been brought down to 16 and we break it all down. Ryan Preece joins us in the second half for a fun interview and the Random Driver of the Week segment. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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204 - Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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2:14:41The lads throw back some drinks and bray the night away as they cover Edward Albee’s 1962 nightcap from hell: Who’s Afraid of Virignia Woolf? Topics include Albee’s traumatizing childhood, the music of his dialogue, and the boomer mentality of being afraid of Virginia Woolf. Want more TWOAPW? Get access to our full back catalogue of premium/bonus e…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Well, the dude croaked. https://jamesdobsonmemorial.comBy Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford
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203 - The Sweatbox/The Emperor’s New Groove
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25:26THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their pencils and go back to the drawing board as they cover the never released behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of The Emperor’s New Groove: The Sweatbox. Topics include the history of Disney animation, the similarities between the animating and acting l…
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Richmond Upset, 2026 Schedule, Fairgrounds Updates, and the End of the Regular Season!!!
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2:51:15Austin Dillon shocked the NASCAR world two years in a row! And the 2026 schedule may shock people for a lot of reasons before Daytona possibly flipping the script this weekend! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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SVG DOMINATES, Zilisch Updates, Truck Silly Season, and NWP 400 Ahead! (ft. Jon Ramos)
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3:08:11Much of the discourse this week has been around road courses, and what the future may hold for them after the Next Gen's racing and also SVG's utter dismantling of the field. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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The lads grab their engraved rods and play with some loose bones as they cover the LucasArts’ 1995 xenoarchaeologist point-and-click adventure: The Dig. Topics include the gaming prowess of Steven Spielberg, the incredibly fraught production process, and what it means to have have a point and click adventure imprint upon you as a child that require…
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Byron's Fuel Holds On, Next Gen Criticism, Silly Season Heats Up, and MORE!!!
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3:04:07Byron won on more than fumes but that's not what everyone istalking about from Iowa. We break it all down and look at both sillyseason and the weekend ahead at The Glen. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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201 - My Big, Fat Shank Wedding [Whit’s Endless Summer 45]
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24:48THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads return once again to Odyssey for further adventures in jet-lag, cyber security, and the long awaited return of the godking of Odyssey: John Avery Whittaker. Topics include the interminable will-they/won’t-they of Eugene and Katrina, the logistics of proposing in the year…
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Bubba' Breakthrough, Hill's Meltdown, JRM 100, Playoff Committee Updates, and MORE!!!
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2:55:32Bubba had a major breakthrough in a major race, winning theBrickyard, and while JRM hit the big 100, Austin Hill had his biggest meltdown yet! We cover all that and more on NWP! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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In 1998, Looking Glass Studios released THIEF: THE DARK PROJECT, an unprecedentedly immersive and technically impressive first-person stealth simulator. Two years later, they followed it up with their masterpiece, THIEF 2: THE METAL AGE. After hounding Brian and A.J. to talk about this one for years, Josh finally got his wish. Plus, we got Jay Anth…
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Dover Downpour, Sirius Controversy, Rumors, and Indy Week!
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3:23:27Dover was wet and wacky and this episode got wacky as well. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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199 - What Remains of Edith Finch (feat. Lenore and Aysha U. Farah)
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31:38THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Aysha U. Farah (All My Maidens) and Lenore (The Socialist Shelf) return to the pod to take the lads on a heartfelt journey of death and birds as they cover Giant Sparrow’s 2017 walking sim megahit: What Remains of Edith Finch. Topics include games about death, the importance of t…
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198 - Rambo: First Blood (feat. Andrew Law)
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2:12:51Andrew Law (Boonta Vista) and the lads make for the Pacific Northwest and set up little traps in the woods as they cover Ted Kotcheff’s 1982 debut of Rambo: First Blood. Topics include the joys of practical stunts, the brilliance of Brian Dennehy, and the reactionary politics at the center of both the film and the Italian Stallion himself: Sylveste…
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Road Course Rivals, Caution Controversy, Playoff Pressure, NASCAR News, Sonoma, and MORE!
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2:40:12NASCAR hit the streets of Chicago for the third year in a row and boy there was a ton to talk about! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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197 - Ghosts From the Internet (feat. Josiah Sutton)
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27:50THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Josiah Sutton (Fruitless) joins a lads-less Brian as he revisits the inspiration for his first video essay: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse. Topics include revisiting old work, breadtube, and what we can learn from the ghosts from internet eras long past. Josiah Sutton: Twitter // Subst…
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Elliott Rings the Siren, Suarez OUT, Ware Bought Out, Heading to Chicago!
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2:53:10Atlanta saw the biggest wreck and the biggest cheers. We look into the here and now of NASCAR news for the week. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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The lads hop on their choppers and make for the 4077th as they return to Korea for another installment in their ongoing coverage of the most critically acclaimed sitcoms of all time: MASH. Topics include the evolution of Margaret O’Houlihan, the zaniness of Frank Burns, and how losing some of your best cast members can transform your show into the …
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BONUS - Western Kabuki: Beast Week Part 1 Ft. The Worst Of All Possible Worlds
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1:03:29We hope you've enjoyed Beast Week. To conclude the week in style, we went on Western Kabuki to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast. We watched some of Mr Beast's videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world. Part 2, where we talk about what he's been up to this year specifically, will be released to the Western…
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Briscoe Breakthrough, San Diego Rumors, TNT Returns, and MORE!!! (ft Michael Mrucz)
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3:23:25Pocono saw great stories and troubling racing signs. We go over all of it and have a ton of fun with special guest Michael Mrucz. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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195 - Beast Games from MrBeast® (feat. Juniper)
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32:24THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Juniper (Western Kabuki, Ill Conceived) and the lads grab their blue jerseys and throw coconuts down a hill as they cover the first season of MrBeast’s nightmare of a game show: Beast Games. Topics include the horrific filming conditions, the so-called “games”, and what it means …
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77 UNLOCKED - Who's Afraid of MrBeast?
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2:31:21It's MrBeast week on The Worst of All Possible Worlds. To kick it off we're unlocking a premium episode we released in March 2023 where THE LADS WATCH 8 MRBEAST VIDEOS AND THEN TALK ABOUT THEM (Not Clickbait). Topics include MrBeast’s humble origins, the monetization of altruism, and the internet’s canonization of St. Jimmy Donaldson. Want more TWO…
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Promise Keepers: 700,000 Dicks Out for Jesus [ILL CONCEIVED Episode 1]
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1:02:01This is the first episode of Ill Conceived, a new podcast from Josh Boerman of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and June Sternbach of Western Kabuki. Get new episodes every Friday in your favorite podcast client: RSS Feed Apple Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts YouTube Josh and June take a look at Promise Keepers, the organization that massed 700,000 m…
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SVG Curb Stomp, Schedule Speculation, Game Updates, Pocono Preview, and MORE!!!
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2:53:27SVG made the field look like amateurs, and there's plenty to talk about from that. We look into it and more! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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194 - Everywhit (feat. We’re Not So Different) [Whit’s Endless Summer 44]
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2:08:06Dr. Eleanor Janega and Luke Waters from the We’re Not So Different podcast join the lads on a medievalist romp through the world of morality plays as they cover the story of Everyman and two of its progeny: the works of Jack Chick and a little show called Adventures in Odyssey. Topics include the Dutch origins of Everyman, the horrors of being eter…
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Mayhem At Michigan, Ram Returns, Denny Delivers, Mexico City, NASCAR News and MORE!!!
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2:29:46Michigan was a jam-packed weekend, and we have a jam-packedshow covering it all! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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193 - Beyond: Two Souls (feat. David Armstrong)
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30:52THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall David Armstrong (Bonus Action) and the lads grab their ghosts and join the CIA as they cover Quantic Dream’s 2013 horror/sci-fi trainwreck: Beyond: Two Souls. Topics include David Cage’s whole deal, the intuitively unintuitive controls, and what it means when your storytelling is…
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opular Nashville Wins, Ram Rumors, Atlanta Rebrand with Michigan Ahead!!!
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2:41:11Nashville gave us a weekend of popular winners. Also, Cleetus McFarland may lead the way for a return of Ram to NASCAR? Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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This lads kick off pride month by revisiting an oft-forgotten but foundational play in the queer canon: William M. Hoffman’s As Is. Topics include the history of the AIDS play, Hoffman’s exquisite weaponization of comedy in the face of overwhelming tragedy, and the legacy of a 90 minute play that inspired an entire genre of theater. Want more TWOAP…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their papers and hop a plane to Morocco as they cover Michael Curtiz’ 1942 Bogartfest: Casablanca. Topics include the goblin energy of Peter Lorre, the GOATness of Victor Laszlo, and what it means to drown out fascists by belting out “La Marseillaise”. Media Referen…
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190 - Persecuted (feat. Abigail Thorn)
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2:35:48Abigail Thorn (The Acolyte, House of the Dragon) and the lads stand up for their beliefs and just kinda drive around New Mexico as they cover the 2014 evangelical political thriller: Persecuted. Topics include passion plays, the art of selling evangelicalism, and what it means to build your entire theological identity around whining like a smol bea…
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Kansas Domination, Victory and the Finger, NASCOURT, and More Big News!!!
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2:39:03Kansas was hyped up but many left feeling sour. A lot had to do with the 221 of 267 laps led by Kyle Larson. We cover that and look forward to the All-Star weekend with everything else in between. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads escape a chain gang and become men of constant sorrow as they embark on Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2000 Southern Odyssey: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Topics include the charms of George Clooney, the superlative soundtrack, and how to adapt the Odyssey without turning into a ho…
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Wild Race at Texas, Schedule News, and More with Auto Racing Analytics
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2:44:30Texas turned out to be the wild card race that many thoughtTalladega would be. We look over it and more with special guest Grantfrom Auto Racing Analytics. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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188 - The Merchwhit of Venice (feat. Quorators) [Whit’s Endless Summer 43]
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1:59:08Alex and Jeremy of the Quorators podcast join the lads for their triumphant return to Odyssey as they throw themselves headlong into adventures of magic bats, deceitful chickens, and Edwin Blackgaard staging The Merchant of Venice. Topics include the Twilife Zone, the ethics of Watto the Toydarian, and what it means to live your life in the service…
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The Austins Sweep, Zilisch OUT, and What Is Wrong With Superspeedway Racing?!
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2:31:40Talladega has come and went and a lot of fans aren't exactly the happiest. We look at the weekend as well as the one ahead with Texas! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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187 - Sky King: The Story of Richard Russell (feat. Caleb from Western Kabuki)
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25:15THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Caleb @BirdRespecter (Western Kabuki, 60 Minute Drill) joins Brian and Josh to tell the story of Richard “Beebo” Russell, a man who walked off his job as a baggage handler at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport one day in 2018 to steal an airplane. Russell and his ill-fated fligh…
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NWP LIVE - The Rock_s Return_ Childers_ Spire Split_ New Finale_ Dega Preview _ft_ Jon Ramos_
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2:45:01The off week for Cup made for a fun weekend for the Xfinity and Truck drivers. We look at that as well as the new finale and the rumors of the 2026 and 2027 schedules. All this before leading you into Talladega. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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186 - Showgirls (feat. Renee Olstead)
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2:09:55Renee Olstead (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Unfriended) and the lads grab some ice cubes and enter the cutthroat world of Vegas dancing as they cover Paul Verhoeven’s 1995 striptacular: Showgirls. Topics include the madness of Joe Eszterhas, the infamous VH1 cut, and the solidarity that can be learned from a movie that involves shoving…
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Bristol Fallout, Debating NASCAR Rumors, The Rock Returns! (ft. EllyProductions49)
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2:55:55Bristol came and went, it did not inspire in any way. We look back at what can be done to improve the racing but also at Kyle Larson's domination of the Cup and Xfinity races. Plus reckless speculation is abundant in advance of the return to the Rock! All of this and more featuring EllyProductions49. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com …
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their crossbows and make for the Space Needle as they cover the back half of Naughty Dog's 2020 revengefest: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include state quarters, the logistics of building crane bridges, and what it truly means to “look for the light”. Media Refere…
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Carson Hocevar Joins, Denny's Double, Legal Battles Galore, 8 Drama, and It's Bristol Baby!
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3:00:34Denny delivered another win right at the end over Big Bill Byron and another soured near winning performance by Ryan Blaney. Also the courts are full, and they're full of NASCAR. And Carson Hocevar joins us to tell all from Darlington and more! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
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184 - The Last of Us Part II (Part 1)
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2:46:19The lads grab their golf clubs and make for Seattle as they hop on the Ellie murder train that is Naughty Dog’s 2020 revengeapalooza: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include the chaotic development process, the CW-fication of the writing, and the inescapable conservatism at the core of The Last of Us universe. Media Referenced in the Episode: The La…
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Martinsville Mayhem, A New Lawsuit, Penalties, Throwback Weekend, and MORE!!!
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3:06:29Martinsville offered both some racing that needed improved and also racing that most saw as over the line. We break it all down as there is another lawsuit in the NASCAR world as well as throwback weekend awaiting us. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall When Bill Clinton won the US presidential election in 1992, two people were key to his success: James Carville and George Stephanopolous. This week, Brian and Josh step into The War Room, D.A. Pennebaker’s 1993 documentary about how these two men and their team of future top Demo…
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INTERVIEW: Tim Faust on Defending Medicaid
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38:03Our ongoing interview series with people working to fight the rising tide of fascism continues today as Josh sits down with Tim Faust, a healthcare activist who has been advocating for the preservation and expansion of federal and state healthcare programs in the United States for years. Tim recently began touring the state of Wisconsin, talking wi…
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Homestead's Future, Larson's (Nearly) Huge Weekend, Martinsville Preview, and More!!! (ft BrakeHard)
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2:27:42Homestead had a near record setting pace by Kyle Larson, yet everyone is all talking about who the fourth Hendrick driver is. Schedule rumors fly as well! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter
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182 - Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong)
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2:36:10Saddle up your horses as the lads, along with Rosey Armstrong (Hans Gruber and the Die Hards), slap on their Crosses of Gold and dive headlong into the varied and wild world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Topics include what makes Christian music Christian music, the rampaging sexiness of Michael W. Smith, and the importance of artistic int…
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Josh Berry Crashes the Party, Canada On NASCAR's Horizon, and Homestead Weekend Awaits!!!
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2:46:29Las Vegas usually is calm for NASCAR favorites winning but this race would see Josh Berry push his chips into the middle. Also we have some schedule news that reaches over borders and we get you ready for Homestead. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Good morning, everyone! The current date is March 20, 2020. Residents, I have some exciting news for you! The Lads have just moved onto our wonderful island! Let’s all give them a big island welcome! In other news, the museum is under construction and you’ll never go outside agai…
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