Best Paul Lester Podcasts (2025)

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Q3 Danforth Community Real Estate Report 12:43

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9h ago12:43

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Here is the ULTIMATE report for home owners in the Danforth, Beach and Leslieville areas. A recap of the biggest and best sold stories from July to Sept 2025. Do NOT list your home for sale until you hear this and find out what the biggest sold stories have in common. Sign up NOW for your customized report.…

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LL 3 — Monsters Are Real 20:32

5h ago20:32

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What begins as an innocent search for a beautiful voice soon becomes a descent into the unimaginable. Today's letter features the gorgeous and haunting voice of Estíbaliz Martyn, Soprano, performing “Lascia ch’io pianga.” Used with permission. ... Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app so new episodes download automatically. It really he…

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193. Origins of the Podcast, Writing a Book , and Is Smoking Cigars a Sin - Special Guest Jon Hollifield - 100,000 Downloads 51:35

4h ago51:35

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In this episode of 4 Freedom Podcast, we sit down and discuss Jon Hollfiled to discuss how the podcast started, what is was like writing the book, and we do a deep dive into the health of cigars. To Purchase our cigar line go to: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars Our Experience Box: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cig…

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Out of this world — with Booker Prize winning author Samantha Harvey 54:09

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For all of human history, space has been a place of mystery, awe and fascination. But unless you're an astronaut, a billionaire, or a pop star, most of us will never have the opportunity to travel there — except in our minds. This conversation features two writers who've used the perspective of space to explore our humanity, Earth's place in the un…

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What Artists See? Critic Quentin Sprague helps you get to the messy human heart of art 54:34

1d ago54:34

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Have you ever visited an art gallery full of wonder, ready to be inspired, only to leave feeling like it was all a bit over your head? You're about to meet one writer whose new book of essays rejects the over-complication and gets to the messy, human heart of art. What Artists See is a collection of essays from award-winning arts writer and critic …

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Very Funny Comedy with Mark Schiff, Andy Gross, & Bob Dubac 14:37

2d ago14:37

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Nice combination of talent on this weeks show; standup comic Mark Schiff shares funny comedy material, Andy Gross does some fun comedy magic, and Bob Dubac brings a "thinking man's" comedy to the stage. Co-Host is Bob Stobener.

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274 - Tomo, Tomo, I Love Ya, Tomo 1:20:38

2d ago1:20:38

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Dante's back! Ronna couldn't be less interested, but he is here. It's a Carriage House Catch-Up with Ronna (& Bryan) this week as they tackle everything from the NBA gambling scandal to the East Wing destruction. Then it's on to some major follow-ups from the leg sleeve drama from last week and the mediation drama from a few weeks ago. Then we end …

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Matrescence — on the metamorphosis of motherhood 54:58

2d ago54:58

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When a child is born, so too is a mother. This idea, known as "matrescence", was first conceived in the 1970s by American medical anthropologist Dana Raphael. Parenting in 2025 looks very different in many ways, the scientific evidence now supports the theory that women undergo radical physiological, psychological and social changes during pregnanc…

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What are Exorcisms Really Like? (With Rev. Dan Todd) 51:59

3d ago51:59

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What are real-life exorcisms like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview real-life exorcist Reverend Dan Todd on our latest episode. References and resources https://www.history.com/articles/exorcisms-christianity-gospels-movie https://bigthink.com/thinking/history-of-exorcism/ Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Cl…

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Alexander the Great — A genius? A tyrant? A visionary? A killer? A maniac? 42:52

3d ago42:52

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He was undefeated in battle and established one of the largest empires in history. But his legacy goes beyond his military conquests. He increased trade between East and West, spread the Greek civilisation and founded cultural centres that still thrive today. Learn more about Alexander the Great's life, personality and impact with a fresh perspecti…

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East Toronto Handmade Market 11:02

4d ago11:02

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Marion, a long-time Danforth resident, discussed the upcoming East Toronto Handmade Market, an annual show and sale of unique handcrafted pieces by local artists from the area stretching from Eglinton to Woodbine and beyond. She highlighted the diverse range of art, including pottery, woodwork, detailed drawings of Toronto neighborhoods, paintings,…

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Back to Front: Laser Removing Freckles with Yassir Lester (Free Feed 4) 1:21:26

6d ago1:21:26

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Let's go back in time. Back...to the front! As a little bonus treat, join us in the Time Machine as we revisit the earliest days of Ask Ronna. This week, it's Free Feed 4 from November 2019. Yassir Lester (Black Monday, My Brother's Sneaker) joins Ronna & Bryan in Marblehead to answer listener questions about laser-removing freckles, how to set bou…

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Episode 450 - Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli 50:24

5d ago50:24

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Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Larry Miller "Live on Stage" Bonus Show #35 4:00

6d ago4:00

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One of my favorite standup comics, Larry Miller, shares some very funny material...Enjoy!

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LL 2 — An Eerie Excursion 22:16

7d ago22:16

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The Lazaretto Letters – Episode 2: An Eerie Excursion Lester takes his first steps beyond the hospital and discovers that the island holds more than just patients. Quiet paths lead to strange sights, and the deeper he wanders, the stranger things become. Today's letter features the haunting voice of Estíbaliz Martyn, Soprano, performing “Lascia ch’…

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LL 1 — Lester and the Lazaretto 19:11

7d ago19:11

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Iron Monkey presents “The Lazaretto Letters”. A weekly horror podcast. A found collection of unmailed, handwritten letters from 1922. Join us as we read them aloud for the first time in over a century. Within their pages lie accounts of horror, the supernatural, mystery, and the bizarre. Some letters piece together an unsettling puzzle that unfolds…

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Nobel laureate Donna Strickland on her life in lasers 57:39

7d ago57:39

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She became the third ever woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018, and the first in 50 years. This is the story of how Donna Strickland became a "Laser Jock", and why she's now on a mission to restore trust in science. This event was recorded at the Centre for Ideas at the University of New South Wales. Speakers Donna StricklandProfessor in t…

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192. The Jake Carlisle Story 53:30

7d ago53:30

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In this episode of 4 Freedom Podcast, we sit down and discuss Jake's Time at West Coast Baptist College and his other 3 bible colleges he attended. To Purchase our cigar line go to: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars Our Experience Box: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars/products/the-4-freedom-experience-box To pur…

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LL 0 — The Lazaretto Letters Trailer 1:00

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Iron Monkey presents “The Lazaretto Letters”. A weekly horror podcast. A found collection of unmailed, handwritten letters from 1922. Join us as we read them aloud for the first time in over a century. Within their pages lie accounts of horror, the supernatural, mystery, and the bizarre. Some letters piece together an unsettling puzzle that unfolds…

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Ziggy Ramo’s latest project asks what makes us human? 54:34

8d ago54:34

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Ziggy Ramo is an award-winning musician and author whose latest book titled Human?: A lie that has been killing us since 1788 weaves song, visual art and personal history to present a new way of looking at this country’s past. Led by Mparntwe and Alice Springs-based poet Laurie May, Ziggy reflects on the project and where it took him at the Byron W…

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Standup Comedy by Spinale & Camin, Comedy/Magic by Rudy Coby...An Amazing 15 min show! 12:48

9d ago12:48

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Standup Comedy by Roman Spinale & Tony Camin, Comedy/Magic by Rudy Coby...An Amazing 15 min show! Great comedy, jokes, and funny magic in this one...Enjoy!

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273 - The Consequences of His Leg Sleeve with Gearóid Farrelly 1:38:49

10d ago1:38:49

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Now wait a minute. It's our parasocial friend who has simply become our friend, and a dear one at that, excuse me! We're thrilled to welcome back to The Carriage House the Irish menuvl himself, Gearóid Farrelly! Gearóid is on tour right now (opening for the delightful Joanne McNally) in the UK and has dates lined up into the new year. Do yourselves…

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New legislation to protect you against invasion of your privacy 54:36

9d ago54:36

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2025 is a landmark year for Australian privacy law. The new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy came into effect in June this year. This could be a breakthrough providing you with a better way to protect your privacy interests through the court system. Big Ideas digs deep into its origins, its inspirations, and its potential future. Pre…

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Why Are Vampires So Popular? 45:55

10d ago45:55

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Vampires have been a part of our mythology and pop culture for centuries. But why do they remain so popular? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources: History of Vampires https://www.history.com/articles/vampire-history Blesses Twilight (Movie) Let the Right One In (Movie) Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (Movie) Curses V…

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How to build a stock exchange — the past, present and future of finance 58:35

10d ago58:35

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This rollicking history traces the evolution of the London stock exchange, from the Transatlantic slave trade to modern day missions to Mars, arguing that the financial markets wield the power to bring down governments, and shape our societies, for better and for worse. This lecture was recorded at the Australian National University. Speakers Phili…

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Back to Front: Starting Over in Portland with Elizabeth Reaser (Free Feed 3) 1:28:08

13d ago1:28:08

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Let's go back in time. Back...to the front! As a little bonus treat, join us in the Time Machine as we revisit the earliest days of Ask Ronna. This week we're at Episode 3 from November 2019. The fabulous Elizabeth Reaser (The Handmaid's Tale, The Good Wife) visits Ronna (& Bryan) in Marblehead, Mass. to give listeners advice on how to uninvite a c…

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Episode 449 - Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane 50:20

12d ago50:20

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Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Harry Anderson Bonus Show #34 5:16

13d ago5:16

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Great short comedy/magic set by Harry Anderson of "Cheers" and "Night Court" fame. Here he is doing a trick and working the audience...Funny!

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EP09: Jarvis Cocker's Record Collection Revealed 50:18

13d ago50:18

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Send us a text Jarvis Cocker's record collection and its significance is the focus of this episode of Needlepoint, as hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea delve into the rich tapestry of rock music once again. They explore the evolution of Pulp, the influence of artists like Scott Walker, and the cultural impact of soundtracks. The conversation also …

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191. The Future of Fundamentalism - Paul Chappell 44:13

14d ago44:13

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In this episode of 4 Freedom Podcast, we sit down and discuss the Future of fundamentalism. We trace the Steps of Paul Chappell. To Purchase our cigar line go to: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars Our Experience Box: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars/products/the-4-freedom-experience-box To purchase James New Boo…

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Is Jane Austen the greatest English novelist of all time? 1:00:55

14d ago1:00:55

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She's on a bank note (British 10 pounds), and a bath soap (Suds and Sensibility), and she also wrote some of the most beloved novels in English literature. Why has Jane Austen become such an enduring cultural force, and what makes us return to her works time and time again? This event, celebrating 250 years since Jane Austen's birth, was recorded a…

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We’re F**ed! It’s too late to avoid civilisational collapse. 2025 Beaker Street Festival Great Debate 52:49

15d ago52:49

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Is the end of the world nigh, or just the end of the world as we know it? Are we set to doom-scroll our way to apocalypse? Or is this the moment we wake up to ourselves, change course, and save the planet? Don't miss this hilarious battle of brains and bravado when two teams join Big Ideas' host and science journalist Natasha Mitchell at Hobart Cit…

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#37 Greg Schwem, Dennis Blair, and Ken Garr 15:16

15d ago15:16

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We have some variety for you on this weeks show; First, funny standup comedy by corporate comic Greg Schwem, then comedy/music with Dennis Blair (toured with George Carlin for12 yrs),and Classic Rewind is Juggler Ken Garr. Co-Host is comic Lynn Stobener!

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272 - Romp Con '25 1:31:33

17d ago1:31:33

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We're fresh off our live show in Boston and we had a BLAST, pardon me. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making it the huge success that it was and thank you to everyone who joined us! After a recap of the live show for those of you who weren't able to join us, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on a pair of questions involving getting your friends …

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Who killed the liberal international order (and what comes next)? 55:37

16d ago55:37

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Conflict and great power rivalries are on the rise, democracy is in retreat, and multilateral institutions created to maintain global cooperation appear increasingly toothless. So is the world as we've known it coming to an end? And if so, what will replace it? This speech was recorded at the University of Queensland on 17 September 2025. Speaker A…

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Does Bigfoot Exist? (With CJ Blackburn and Kara Russo) 1:03:04

16d ago1:03:04

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Do monsters, cryptids, and urban legends like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist? If so, how would we know for certain? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with hosts of the Campfire Files podcast: Colin Blackburn and Kara Russo. References and resources History of Bigfoot: https://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-legend-newspaper Belief…

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Can the Democrats save democracy in the US? 54:36

17d ago54:36

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The Democratic Party in America is in an identity crisis. It's shifting priorities to claw back grounds from the Republicans. But is it too little, too late? How can the Democrats respond to a radicalising and increasingly authoritarian-minded Republican Party? The Future of America's Democratic Party presented by the American Academy in Berlin Spe…

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Back to Front: Finding a Passion with Paul F. Tompkins (Free Feed 2) 1:07:35

20d ago1:07:35

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Let's go back in time. Back...to the front! As a little bonus treat, join us in the Time Machine as we revisit the earliest days of Ask Ronna. This week we're celebrating Spooky Season by going all the way back to Free Feed 2, which happened to be our first ever Halloween candy review with our dear friend Paul F. Tompkins from 2019. Ronna & Bryan a…

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Episode 448 - Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona 50:24

20d ago50:24

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Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Dave Coulier as Standup Comic before "Full House" 5:16

20d ago5:16

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This special bonus show features Dave Coulier, and the host shares some **news** about what Dave has been up to. This special bonus show will bring the **funny**, as Dave is known for his **comedy** and **stand up comedy**. Enjoy the show!

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190. Alex Macfarland: Apologetics, Legalism, and Charlie Kirk 57:14

21d ago57:14

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Brett sits and Talks with Alex about a few topic and issue that are affecting our culture and young people. To Purchase our cigar line go to: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars Our Experience Box: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars/products/the-4-freedom-experience-box To purchase James New Book "From Brokenness to…

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Maria Ressa on what Donald Trump learnt from Rodrigo Duterte and other strongman rulers 55:35

21d ago55:35

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From Rodrigo Duterte, to Narendra Modi, to Donald Trump, strongman leaders around the world are harnessing big tech to consolidate their power. Social media is also being used to energise and organise resistance movements, but is the bad increasingly outweighing the good? The 2025 Southeast Asia Oration Media Freedom and Democracy in Southeast Asia…

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Prove It! Elizabeth Finkel's Scientific Guide for the Post-Truth Era 1:01:11

22d ago1:01:11

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By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

27d ago5:38

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This special bonus show features a classic rewind segment with Dana Carvey of SNL fame, short TV Interview and backstage fun. The host encourages viewers to subscribe and comment on the show after enjoying the **funny** jokes and **sketch**. Enjoy this special bonus **SNL** show featuring a talented **stand up** comedian!…