Best Secret Histories Of Nerd Mysteries Podcasts (2025)

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Ong's Hat: How did the First ARG Spiral out of Control? 55:05

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For a long time, Ong's Hat, an abandoned ghost town in New Jersey, has been the subject of many urban legends and local folk tales, but it was also the location and subject for the Internet's first ARG (Alternate Reality Game). However, what happens when Paranormal investigators start treating the very fictional game as real?…

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Epstein’s Birthday Book Review: Elite Secrets, Sex, and Sinister Connections BONUS 14:53

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UNLOCK FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/illuminatiwatcher On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have our September BONUS episode only for supporters! I’m going to walk you through this now-infamous Epstein Birthday Book! I’ll show you all the relevant information, coded language, not-…

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Share & Adobo & Tell with Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones and Michael Cruz Kayne 51:38

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A visit from the Def Comedy Jam legend that, as of one month ago, Pablo and Michael did not know. Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones is not afraid to answer the tough questions: how he discovered his catchphrase; why he’s wearing a Daniel Jones jersey; and what it was like to be in a lineup with Chris Tucker and Bernie Mac. Also: Filet-O-Fish. Previously on …

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The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun": Kawhi-Gate, Part III 56:36

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Pablo unveils shocking new details (and documents) from inside the fraudulent company that spawned a generational NBA scandal, as Amin Elhassan and David Samson return for rational explanations in the court of podcast opinion — and contemplate Steve Ballmer's endgame. • Part II: Team Ballmer vs. Team Sh*tting Bricks — an Argument with Mark Cuban • …

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Shakespeare’s Secret Cult: Francis Bacon, Kubrick, Lynch & the Technocratic Gnosis with Robert Frederick! 1:12:27

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Fresh shirt drop at new store: https://occultsymbolism.com/ On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined with a guest that's been doing some massively deep research into Shakespeare, Francis Bacon and the impending Scientific Technocracy- it's Robert Frederick! He's the host of The Hidden Lif…

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The Naked Fun: Streaking's GOAT Bares His Soul 48:29

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He's stripped at the Super Bowl and evaded the authorities at Wimbledon. He danced in a tutu at the Olympics and raced alongside Usain Bolt. But Mark Roberts is more than the world's most notorious streaker. Because his memories of mischief contain multitudes. About how to challenge authority, then laugh with the cops. About how to find yourself, l…

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Team Ballmer vs. Team Sh*tting Bricks: An Argument with Mark Cuban 1:18:14

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As the NBA announced an investigation in response to Pablo's reporting on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, he turned a Twitter war with the longtime Dallas Mavericks owner into an exclusive, impromptu debate. It was congenial and contentious, hypothetical and hyperbolic — and very, very revealing. About the secret world of billionaires and sports ow…

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The Richest Owner in Sports, the Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree: A PTFO Investigation 1:20:01

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Pablo digs up a clue — buried in a promise to save the planet — and unearths a scandal: Did the wealthiest sports owner on Earth secretly sweeten the pot for the most private star in professional basketball? And what do Iron Man, Martin Luther King and Bill Clinton have to do with all of this? Former front-office executives Amin Elhassan and David …

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Taylor Swift’s Witchy New Album, Labubu Demon Toys & Matt Rife Buys the Conjuring House! LIVE Stream! 2:18:46

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Sub to the new YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the August 2025 livestream show! Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl is here — and the occult symbolism is everywhere! From the fate of Ophelia to her fragmented alter-egos, witchy numerology…

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Do Dodonpa - Why did this Rollercoaster Start Breaking Bones? 56:49

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For several decades, the launch coaster Dononpa was Japan's most iconic rollercoaster, drawing people in from all over the world to see. However, in 2020 something strange started happening. Dodonpa began breaking people's bones.By Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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This Was Goth Tennis: Confessions of a Teenage Champion (PTFO Vault) 51:27

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For 27 years, filmmaker Mickey Duzyj carried a prideful secret history: He'd been the Dracula version of Ben Shelton in late-'90s Detroit, with his very own bleacher crows, a very special coach… and a deal with the devil. (This episode originally aired October 24, 2024.) • Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for new episodes, exclusive documents and su…

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Sunshine Film Analysis: Black Sun, Saturn Death Cult & Hidden Solar Symbolism! BONUS 22:15

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the August BONUS episode for supporter feeds! We dive deep into the occult symbolism of Danny Boyle’s Sunshine, exploring how the film functions as a modern allegory for death, rebirth, and humanity’s obsession with the solar deity. We unpack the story o…

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The Banned Prince Documentary: Director Ezra Edelman Speaks (PTFO Vault) 44:56

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America's best documentary filmmaker spent nearly five years making a nine-hour masterpiece for Netflix. Which you'll never see. Edelman sits down with Pablo in search of catharsis — if not closure — in the battle for truth and control over the life story of one of the biggest control freaks ever. (This episode originally aired March 4, 2025.) • Pr…

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Who founded the first Renaissance Faire? 53:40

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It's the end of summer, which means thousands of nerds are descending upon fairgrounds around the country dressed in their finest medieval garb. But how did these festivals come to be? Who founded these events? And what does it have to do with the Red Scare?By Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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The Legend of The Paul Finebaum Show (PTFO Vault) 44:27

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His callers are a portal to the college-football universe — and the American South today. As Finebaum himself says, "We found this audience before Donald Trump did." We're talking poisoned trees, an on-air heart attack... and one Alabama super-fan with a truly haunting past. (This episode originally aired December 19, 2024.) • Subscribe to Pablo's …

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7SEES: Exposing Truthers & Technocracy Agenda- Flynn, QAnon, Rogan, Snowden, Assange & the Great Reset! 1:40:59

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined with a red-hot special guest: 7SEES! He's been exposing data maps of your favorite truthers and their possible connections to the Technocracy agenda! We'll talk about the Michael Flynn network, Q Anon, Trevor Fitzgibbon, The Wellness Company, Couls…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Quarterback Camelot, with Seth Wickersham 55:51

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No job in America is more scrutinized, except for (maybe) the presidency. And yet no job is more misunderstood — even by the stars who mastered it. On the eve of a new football season, Pablo joins journalism's foremost QB scholar for a case study in royalty: How do the Mannings keep producing under-center superstars? What connects the Golden Age of…

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The Nerd Who Knew Too Much 43:50

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He was the Bill James of basketball. A cocky forefather of sports analytics who saw numbers as colors. Whose book, "Basketball Heaven," helped usher in the three-point era. And who failed. But Martin Manley also left behind a map, ranging from X-Files to his mother-in-law to the path toward the most efficient life... and death. Reporters Nick Altsc…

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 7:53

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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Peak Humanity: Why Darren Aronofsky's Heroes Don't Wear Capes 49:01

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He is one of the most disturbing and unapologetic filmmakers in Hollywood, from creating "Requiem for a Dream" to choosing conquistador sci-fi over Batman. But director Darren Aronofsky's new movie — "Caught Stealing," starring Austin Butler as a former MLB prospect — is a departure. Toward optimism; nostalgia; and Cheez. (Because, as any real New …

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The Shining Decoded Pt 3: Kubrick’s Code—Illuminati Bloodlines, MKULTRA, Eyes Wide Shut, Portals, Saturn & the Moon Landing Lie 1:13:12

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New online store is now up with the Mushroominati Watcher Coffee! https://occultsymbolism.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we wrap our decoding of Kubrick's The Shining! In Part 3 we’ll decode the entire film: Stephen King, America, Illuminati bloodlines, Eyes Wide Shut elitist parties, Eps…

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The Journalist vs. The Interviewer, with Adam Friedland 51:59

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The host of “The Adam Friedland Show” is here to come out of the closet as the secret inspiration for one of PTFO’s most controversial episodes. Also: Pablo and Adam’s (real) LSAT scores; loving Kobe; telling Kobe how your ass tastes; @perfectbooties; if LeBron is the Millennial Michael Jordan; the secrets of good interviewing; calling Tony Kornhei…

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The Shining Decoded Pt 2: Room 237, Grady Twins, Labyrinths & Epstein Parties! 1:22:08

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we continue our decoding of Kubrick's The Shining! In Part 2 we’ll walk through the second half of the film- we’ll talk about symbolism found in the German Adler typewriter, eagles, phoenix, labyrinths, Heretic, Grady twins, Room 217 vs Room 237, Faustian bargai…

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PTFO Exclusive: The NFL Union Elected a New Leader. We Investigated the Hollywood Cover-Up They Ignored. 1:03:47

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If you’ve been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA’s election of a new executive director, David White, has brought a new level of spin, and denial, about a major scandal — and cover-up — during his tenure atop SAG-AFTRA. So PTFO summons Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio back for a fourth (!) installment of the…

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The Thief and the Cobbler Part 2 55:18

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Share & Hamburger & Tell with Michael Cruz Kayne and Katie Nolan 44:39

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In another edition of Share & Tell, Pablo, Katie Nolan, and Michael Cruz Kayne dissect an evening they spent together; the secrets of taping comedy specials; vasectomies; peak Britney Spears; and the legend of Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones. Plus: mewing, boofing, rooves, Wendy Wetface, Japanese Student No. 9 and Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. • Previously…

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Athlete Statues, Reviewed by Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Jerry Saltz (PTFO Vault) 46:35

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Not since the Greco-Roman period has sculpture mattered this much in sports. And Jerry Saltz — the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York magazine — has zero idea who Dwyane Wade is. Which is precisely why we asked the erstwhile Jewish Cowboy (we'll explain) to evaluate our athletic Bronze Age, from Michael Jordan to Cristiano Ronald…

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The G.O.A.T. You've Never Known (PTFO Vault) 47:59

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The story of basketball cannot be told without Oscar Schmidt, the greatest scorer to never play in the NBA. Pablo travels to Florida for a sit-down with a legend whose impact on the game — like his laugh — still echoes today. (This episode originally aired March 14, 2024.) • Subscribe to Pablo's Substack for exclusive access, documents and invites …

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The Shining Decoded Pt 1: Conspiracies, Illuminati, MKULTRA & Project Monarch! 1:21:44

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New online store is now up with the Mushroominati Watcher Coffee! https://occultsymbolism.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we begin our deep dive into The Shining! Part 1 will explore the cast members, like Jack Nicholson, the movie poster and the first half of the film! We’ll touch on vari…

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The Thief and the Cobbler Part 1 48:50

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In 1964 award winning animator Richard Williams set out with a simple goal: to make an animated feature film that showed off everything the medium of animation was capable of. However, between rights disputes, the failure of a Raggedy Ann and Andy movie, and Richard William's severe mismanagement of time and money, The Thief and the Cobbler would b…

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Why Jesse Owens Saved Hitler's Mysterious Trees (PTFO Vault) 39:32

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At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Adolf Hitler gave the legendary runner a gift: four potted oak-tree saplings — one for each gold medal that Owens won, while surrounded by Nazis, in one of the greatest sports performances ever. Correspondent David Fleming examines what Owens did with The Hitler Oaks... and why his decision remains an enduring act of Am…

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The Sporting Class: Cooperstown Prom Kings, WNBA Protests & What Owners Want 51:15

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Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's viral joke about him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, then John Skipper translates the math from the ESPN negotiating table to the Unrivaled cap table the looming strike over WNBA salaries — and team valuat…

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PTFO Exclusive: We Followed the Money in the NFL Union Scandal. So Did the FBI. 1:04:39

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As the NFL returns, Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio are back with more secret documents, a federal investigation, new government names, billions of union dollars, an O.J. Simpson parking space, the world’s largest strip club... and one big "clusterf*ck." Does the OneTeam Partners saga connect to a Game of Thrones-style power play by the N…

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NYC Midtown Shooting Ritual: Saturn, Mind Control, Modeling, Epstein & the Black Cube Sacrifice 1:02:42

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Promo code “OZZY” on gets you in for a buck! 80% off your first month of Tier 1 or Tier 2 at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (expires Aug 1, 2025) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re looking at the July 2025 Midtown NYC shooting by Shane Tamura and the…

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Why do Books Come out on Tuesdays? feat. Reading Glasses 59:39

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Today in this special episode of Secret Histories, Host Austin welcomes Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara from the hit podcasts Reading Glasses and Reading Smut. The topic for today? Why do books release on Tuesdays? https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/reading-glasses/By Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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We Helped Scatter the Ashes of a Die-Hard Fan (PTFO Vault) 41:55

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We are living in the era of Peak Cremation, and fans have turned to our true American cathedral as a final resting place: the sports arena. PTFO death correspondent David Fleming reports on a cottage industry for die-hards in the afterlife — from team-branded urns and exploding golf balls to franchises that want the on-field ceremonies gone (and fo…

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Epstein Files Decoded: Saturn's Golden Age, Black Cube Cult, Time Travel & Butler PA Ritual 1:38:30

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LAST CHANCE: Promo code “OZZY” on gets you in for a buck! 80% off your first month of Tier 1 or Tier 2 at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (expires July 30) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have our live show for July! We'll catch up on me while people …

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Behind the Scenes of the Yankee Wife-Swap Scandal (PTFO Vault) 37:15

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Long before the viral Coldplay concert, there was another — and even wilder — affair caught on camera. Two pitchers for the Yankees agreed to the wildest trade in sports history: They switched wives. And children. And furniture. And pets. David Mandel laments his big-screen adaptation that never was... even though the ultimate passion project could…

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Vox's Unexplainable Presents: Jumping the Gun 31:29

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Sprinter TyNia Gaither was disqualified for a false start... after the gun went off... for running faster than humanly possible. Was that even true? Do sporting officials really understand how the body works? Or do we simply not understand how to define — and record — a race? (This episode originally aired September 21, 2022.) • Subscribe to Vox's …

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BONUS: Ozzy Osbourne Occult Connections- Black Sabbath, Satanic Symbolism, Aleister Crowley & the Magic Book of Shadows! 17:54

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Promo code "OZZY" on gets you EVERYTHING for 80% off your first month at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (*expires July 31, 2025) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have ANOTHER BONUS SHOW FOR SUPPORTERS! We talk about all the occult connections to Ozzy …

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Richard Syrett on Coast to Coast AM, UFOs, Orthodoxy, Paranormal Experiences, & A.I. Control! 1:12:51

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined by the legendary host of Coast to Coast AM and Strange Planet podcast- it's Richard Syrett! This is a very exclusive interview where we get into his life journey of getting into the paranormal and hosting shows that discuss conspiracy theories, ali…

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The Billionaire, the Billboards and the Star of the Worst Ad in Sports History (PTFO Vault) 48:53

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The viral commercial has a mysteriously simple message: sportsmanship. The child actor has gotten dunked on by NBA Twitter for more than a decade. Correspondent Zach Schwartz untangles a web from Madison Avenue to the Supreme Court to Damian Lillard, in search of a boy named Alex — and the meaning of perseverance. (This episode originally aired Jan…

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Share & Pardon & Tell with Michael Wilbon and Dan Le Batard 50:42

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Can rockstar sportswriters be friends with superstar athletes? How do you measure a good episode of sports TV? And what's so great about being an old dad? Plus: playing the human jukebox, brokering the Jordan-Barkley peace, writing about Holyfield's ear on deadline... and the word "podcast" as a racial slur. Further content: • "Ear Today, Gone Tomo…

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Sabrina Carpenter Conspiracy Theories: Disney, MKULTRA Mind Control & Antichrist Rosemary's Baby! 1:06:14

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Livestream show: https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism I'll be going live Wednesday July 23rd at 6pm EST/3pm PST on my YouTube channel! Subscribe for notification! On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we take a conspiratorial look at Sabrina Carpenter! We'll talk about her famous Simpsons family…

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PTFO Exclusive: We Sparked an NFL Union Crisis. Here's the Sequel. 55:33

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If you thought Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio set the NFL world on fire last month, wait until you get a load of the "diabolical genius" behind the cover-up... to the cover-up... to the cover-up: Fake injuries, encouraged by one union boss, only to be litigated by the league. Private-equity side hustles, cashed in on by another, only to …

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Action Park: Looping Waterslides, Drunk Teens, and No Rules 59:55

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In 1976, disgraced wallstreet investor Eugene Mullvihill opened the infamous Action Park in Vernon New Jersey. It would turn out to be a lawless place full of drunken poorly trained teens, a deadly wave pool, and the world's first, and last, looping waterslide.By Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Moose, the Money and a Garbage-Time God: A PTFO Investigation 1:11:58

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How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom…

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JKULTRA Interview: UFO Contact, God, AI Consciousness, Kybalion, Illuminati & Lucifer! 1:18:27

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the one and only JKULTRA joining us! Jennifer Carmody will share her experience as a UFO contactee before we start discussing her relationship to God, organized religion, discussions of opposing polarities, the Illuminati, Lucifer and how the world of co…

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Share & Bang & Tell with Dan Soder and Katie Nolan 47:24

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Does anyone win in a fight between a hockey enforcer and a golfer? Will A.I. impressions ruin comedy? And how many tabs is too many tabs? For more human-grade impressions: DanSoder.com/tour Subscribe to Casuals: https://www.youtube.com/katienolan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Who the F*** Is Wayne Federman? 51:15

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He is literally That Guy from "Knocked Up," "Step Brothers," "The Larry Sanders Show" and, of course, "Curb Your Enthusiasm." But he's also a professor of stand-up, and his multiverse contains multitudes: Larry David's breaking point (and unaired film for Apple); Gary Shandling's secret pickup basketball game (with Bob Costas and David Duchovny); a…