Best Press Any Button Podcasts (2025)

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Press Any Button: How Modern Gaming is Breaking Down Disability Barriers 30:25

29d ago30:25

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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility has undergone a remarkable transformation. Where developers once laughed at the concept during the PS2 era, today's studios place accessibility features at the forefront of their design philosophy. As brothers navigating games from different disability perspectives—one with visual impairmen…

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Bark Buttons: “Who Let the Dogs Talk?” 40:26

15h ago40:26

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Today on The Gist: Sadie Dingfelder returns for an “Is That BS?” segment to investigate dog talking buttons—those viral gadgets that claim to give pets a voice. Are dogs actually communicating abstract thoughts, or is it all one big squeaky placebo? Then, a look at Trump’s trade policy unraveling —cue the Wall Street “TACO trade” (Trump Always Chic…

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Tusk Talk: Why Cuomo Leads and the Subways Smell Like Sh*t 47:51

1d ago47:51

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Political strategist and author Bradley Tusk joins to diagnose the 2025 New York City mayor’s race—why voters seem fine with Andrew Cuomo’s refusal to reckon with past scandals, and why the race feels like it’s happening in a parallel city only 3% of residents live in. Plus The Rehearsal, not only the best comedy on TV, makes a serious point about …

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Ep 28: UNTOLD Facts of WAQF, CAA, Triple Talaq & Uniform Civil Code I PM Modi & India's Democracy 1:38:30

1d ago1:38:30

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Send us a text #vinvinworld #vinvinshorrts #vinvinvlogs #viralstatus #caa #tripletalaq #waqfboard Guest Details: Name: Mufti Wajahat Qasmi Designation: Islamic Scholar Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/mufti_vajahat786/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080462342707 Follow us on: Instagram : Vin Vin Vlogs: https:/…

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Pig Sacrifices and Talking Drums: Don't Squeeze the Shaman 45:33

3d ago45:33

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Manvir Singh, author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, shares insights from a decade with Indonesia’s Mentawai people, where healing rituals double as communal celebrations. He discusses how language and metaphor shape worldviews—and where anthropology sits between science and ideology. The U.S. Mint’s final penny order closes the chapter on a c…

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A Sonorous Shower Delight in 2 Hours of Serene Rain Sounds 2:28:36

4d ago2:28:36

2:28:36

Can't Sleep? Try This Podcast for Instant Relaxation and Sweet Dreams! Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to deep, rejuvenating sleep with our curated collection of soothing sounds. But don't just take our word for it - click now to experience the magic yourself! Your path to peaceful slumber starts here✨ Discover Why Rain Sounds Reign Suprem…

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The Gist List Live w Ethan Strauss 44:05

5d ago44:05

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Today on The Gist. Ethan Strauss joined Mike Pesca for a Substack Live conversation. Today we air a portion of it focusing on Caitlin Clark and shoes. You can listen to the full interview by clicking the link below. Live w Ethan Strauss Mike Pesca n' Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum & you Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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Preservation Through Compilation: Featuring The SEGA Tangent You Didn’t Ask For, And Neither Did We 38:10

5d ago38:10

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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Remember that feeling of discovering a treasure trove of gaming classics all on one disc? Cody and Michael take us back to the golden age of video game compilation discs, where players could experience multiple titles from gaming history without hunting down rare cartridges or obsolete hardware. The conversatio…

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Funny You Should Mention: Robby Hoffman 1:11:27

6d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Comedian, podcaster, and self-described cutie-in-her-own-way Robby Hoffman drops by to discuss her life, her comedy, and why she takes talking as seriously as any other art form. From growing up ultra-Orthodox and ultra-poor to becoming a sought-after stand-up with a Porsche no one wants, Hoffman explains how she’s thrived in disaster and learned t…

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Realign for Palestine 39:35

7d ago39:35

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Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Realign for Palestine and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins to discuss his effort to reframe Palestinian advocacy around coexistence and accountability. He critiques both Hamas and Israel, pushes for reform within the diaspora, and draws a sharp ideological comparison between Hamas and ISIS. Plus, …

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Not Even Mad: Eli Lake, Michael Cohen on Biden's Health, and the New Human-Rights-Free Foreign Policy 1:11:17

8d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Eli Lake and Michael A. Cohen take stock of the Biden health debate—diagnosis, exaggeration, and whether it’s actually affected his presidency. Michael pushes back on what he calls the “decline industrial complex,” while Eli says its denial to think Biden was up to the job. Then they turn to Donald Trump’s proudly post-moral foreign policy, where h…

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Inside the Movement to Dismantle Democracy in God’s Name 39:13

9d ago39:13

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Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, explains how America’s Christian nationalist forces are exporting extremism abroad while cloaking domestic corruption in the guise of faith. Plus a suicide bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic introduces the public to the dark ideology o…

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Katherine Stewart on Christian Nationalism's Influence on Conservatism 42:32

10d ago42:32

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Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, joins to discuss Christian nationalism’s influence on modern conservatism. Also, the distinction between sincere and performative beliefs in the Trump administration, especially economic fictions like tariffs not being taxes. Plus, in the context o…

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Ep 27: HIDDEN SECRET Of Talking To ANIMALS -Untold STORIES Of Animal Communicator #animals #trending 1:15:53

10d ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Send us a text #vinvinworld #vinvinshorrts #vinvinvlogs #viralstatus #animals Guest Details: Name: Reshma Baran Motwani Designation: Interspecies Telepathic Communicator, Shamanic Healer, Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner & Crystal Therapy. Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/animalcommunicatorreshma/ Facebook: http://fb.com/reshmabaranmotwan…

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Rain on Metal by the Forest 2:25:56

11d ago2:25:56

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Can't Sleep? Try This Podcast for Instant Relaxation and Sweet Dreams! Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to deep, rejuvenating sleep with our curated collection of soothing sounds. But don't just take our word for it - click now to experience the magic yourself! Your path to peaceful slumber starts here✨ Discover Why Rain Sounds Reign Suprem…

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Alexa, What's with the Pope's Brother? 28:49

12d ago28:49

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Today on The Gist we revisit an interview from 2017 with Lena Kahn and play a segment from this week where Mike talked abouts the new popes MAGA brother. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe…

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Henry Abbott on the Logistics of Ballistics 43:55

13d ago43:55

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Henry Abbott joins to discuss Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, spotlighting insights from Dr. Marcus Elliott—not just about elite training, but how something as basic as learning to land can change careers and prevent lifelong injury. Plus, the three Yale professors so steeped in the study of fascism they fled to Toro…

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Gaming Without Barriers: How Emulation Creates Accessibility 44:09

13d ago44:09

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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. Yet for many players with physical limitations, certain gaming experiences have remained frustratingly out of reach due to hardware constraints. Enter emulation: the unsung hero of gaming accessibility. Remember that crushing disappo…

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Jocelyn Benson on Being a Purposeful / Purple State Warrior 48:37

14d ago48:37

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to discuss her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High. Benson, frontrunner to become Michigan's next governor discusses the tactics she and other secretaries of state used to combat 2020 election denialism, but also her restraint during efforts to keep …

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David Graham on The Project and the Plan to Remake American Government 41:20

15d ago41:20

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David Graham author of The Project: How Project 2025 is Changing America, explains how Project 2025 seeks not smaller government, but a more obedient one—politicizing civil service, gutting regulation, and embedding a Trump-aligned worldview across federal agencies. He discusses how its authors blend sincere constitutional theory with radical insti…

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Character Under Fire: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on the Costs of Conviction 36:34

16d ago36:34

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Retired General Gen. Stanley McChrystal joins to discuss his book On Character: Choices that Define a Life, and how real character transcends grit or discipline to include values that hold under fire. Plus, Trump touches the economic stove, recoils, and suddenly recession odds drop along with tariffs rates. And from The Hague, Rodrigo Duterte wins …

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Rain in Daylight near the beach, Premium Quality 2:28:26

17d ago2:28:26

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Welcome to the Rain Sounds Podcast — a peaceful space created to help you rest, reset, and return to yourself. Whether you're seeking comfort from anxiety, insomnia, or simply the noise of everyday life, our podcast offers a gentle escape through the power of rain sounds. Every episode is designed to help you breathe slower, sleep deeper, and find …

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Rainy Retreat 2 Hours of Tranquility and Serenity 2:28:37

17d ago2:28:37

2:28:37

Can't Sleep? Try This Podcast for Instant Relaxation and Sweet Dreams! Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to deep, rejuvenating sleep with our curated collection of soothing sounds. But don't just take our word for it - click now to experience the magic yourself! Your path to peaceful slumber starts here✨ Discover Why Rain Sounds Reign Suprem…

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Altman Almighty 35:43

17d ago35:43

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Sam Altman’s outsize ambition and messianic optimism take center stage in a conversation with Keach Hagey, author of The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future. From failed flip-phone apps to billion-dollar AI bets, Altman emerges as one of Silicon Valley’s most effective—and unsettling—dream merchants. Plus: Trump’s flying…

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BLT: Bacon, Lettuce, and Todd 30:26

19d ago30:26

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Today on The Gist we play back a section for our Chuck Todd interview that didn't make it on air and revisit a 2020 interview with Don Bacon. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist…

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Ep 26: Aurangzeb & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I Untold Facts Of Indian History & Mughals 1:19:44

19d ago1:19:44

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Send us a text #vinvinworld #vinvinshorrts #vinvinvlogs #viralstatus #trending #rammandir #aurag Guest Details: Dr Ram Puniyani Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBmSpKS5EpvWX9xv6R8EAEw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampuniyani/ Email id: [email protected] Follow us on: Instagram : Vin Vin Vlogs: https://www.instagram.com/vinvi…

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Jim Lampley on the Blows That Made Broadcasting History 43:03

20d ago43:03

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Jim Lampley joins to discuss It Happened!: A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television, his memoir of sports, broadcasting, the randomness of a lucky break, and crying along with Mike Tyson. Plus: Trump’s Surgeon General pick, Casey Means, pitches metabolic woo—we break down several of her claims from appearances with Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson. A…

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From Windows Chains to Linux Liberation: A User's Journey 28:36

20d ago28:36

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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Ready to break free from Windows? In this eye-opening conversation, Cody and Michael dive deep into Linux Mint, revealing how this free, open-source operating system transformed their computing experiences and quite literally saved a college career during finals week. We explore the remarkable accessibility fea…

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Not Even Mad: Eric Zorn and Austin Berg 1:04:27

21d ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Austin Berg and Eric Zorn are Not Even Mad as we discuss mayoral overcrowding and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the supposed new MAGA slayer. Plus: a few thoughts on our new American spiritual leader—not the pope, but the Surgeon General. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales…

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Max Expression, Merz Confusion 46:24

22d ago46:24

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Arkells frontman Max Kerman joins to discuss his book Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress, unpacking the craft behind stage banter, songwriting rule-breaking, and joyful collaboration. He explains why athletes lean on superstition while creatives benefit from breaking routine and planting show tickets around Red Deer with a retired farmer. Plus: Ge…

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Holy Vehicles and Hollow Coverage 32:30

23d ago32:30

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Pope Francis posthumously sends a Popemobile to Gaza — a gesture more symbolic than logistical. Chuck Todd returns to discuss media complicity, Biden’s bubble-wrap presidency, and the audience-capture logic warping modern newsrooms. In the Spiel, Bernie Sanders’ love of the word “oligarchs” versus Elissa Slotkin’s preference for “kings” is perhaps …

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Chuck Todd Presses On 44:08

24d ago44:08

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Former Meet the Press host Chuck Todd joins to talk about his new podcast, The Chuck Toddcast. He discusses why being a non-pushover and being non-partisan are complimentary, and what too many ex-network stars get wrong about "liberation." Also how Priebus, Pence, and Kushner acted as guardrails whereas Trump 2.0 feels more like a solo demolition d…

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Mike Stops by House of Strauss and The Dispatch 1:11:01

26d ago1:11:01

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Today on The Gist. Mike was recently on the podcast House of Strauss and The Dispatch Roundtable. We are going to share a portion, but if you want to listen to the rest of them, use the links below! ⁠⁠HoS: Mike Pesca - by Ethan Strauss - House of Strauss⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch ⁠ ⁠Podcast - Breaking News Commentary & Analysis⁠⁠Produced by Corey Wara Email …

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Funny You Should Mention: Michelle Buteau 57:17

27d ago57:17

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Michelle Buteau stops by to talk about getting high in the reptile house and why she caught flak for doing spon-con souptroversy. We also get into her Dutch husband, the spirituality she doesn’t buy into, and whether her socialism can coexist with her ambition to get paid. Plus, we ask: can a Buteau-pian society have luxe throw pillows?Produced by …

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Rust Director Joel Souza on Tragedy, Survival, and His Non-Relationship with Alec Baldwin 43:11

28d ago43:11

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Rust director Joel Souza joins for an interview about finishing a film that nearly killed him—and did kill talented cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Souza speaks candidly about grief, safety failures, and his estrangement from Alec Baldwin, as well as why completing Rust became a moral obligation rather than a commercial one.Plus National Security …

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What is Gen-Z Doing with Mewing? 38:09

29d ago38:09

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Sadie Dingfelder returns to investigate the cult of “mewing” — the viral tongue-posture technique that promises to chisel your jaw and change your life, or IS THAT BS? Then we turn to the rarest development of all: Trump, on Day 100 of his second term, strikes a deal with Zelensky but not the big one. Plus, we salute a scrappy little government age…

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Ep 25: SAI BABA NON-VEG Khate the I Untold SECRET Stories Of Sai Baba: Mr Krishna Ke Amazing FACTS 1:36:24

29d ago1:36:24

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Send us a text #vinvinworld #vinvinshorrts #vinvinvlogs #viralstatus #trending #saibaba Guest Details: Krishna Ji Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCk4NJSoH6xwlD_hZBqu8fuA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saileelarahasya/ Email id: [email protected] Follow us on: Instagram : Vin Vin Vlogs: https://www.instagram.com/vinvinworld/…

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Bonus Episode 4: Interview w/ Game Dev Michael Cardinal (Super Ultra Mustard Man) 47:31

29d ago47:31

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Nicky and Eric interview game developer, Michael Cardinal, about his first ever release, Super Ultra Mustard Man! Super Ultra Mustard Man is a retro style platformer released in 2025 for PC. In the distant realm of Mustard Land a hero, named Super Ultra Mustard Man, defends Mustard Land from a wacky cast of villains. About us: Press Any Button host…

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