Best Talk Lit Get Hit Podcasts (2025)

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bonus chapter: interview with the vampire (1994 movie) 37:55

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this episode we enjoyed a potent snapshot of Hollywood circa 1994 and watching the film adaptation of interview with the vampire, directed by neil jordan and staring tom cruise, brad pitt and kirsten dunst. this rendition of anne rice’s classic novel offers of plenty of fodder for discussion, from brad pitt’s personal hygiene, to anne rice’s passio…

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COJ #153 - Huluween in the Lowcountry, Squires Gets The Gentlemen’s Treatments, And Moore Hideous Threats To Justice 57:25

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland dress up for Huluween on this jam-packed episode - and you can see the video version of COJ Cinema on your LUNASHARK Premium dashboard later this week. We unpack a wild week of contradictions in South Carolina’s justice system — from the Murdaugh: Death in the Family ser…

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Nikki Glaser | Trump Renovates White House Bathroom as Courts Rule Against Him on SNAP Funding: A Closer Look 25:56

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Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration trying to cut off funding for food assistance for struggling families while he renovates a bathroom in the White House. Then, Nikki Glaser talks about how excited she is to host Saturday Night Live for the first time, hosting the Golden Globes again and the pop culture disconnect between her and …

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Emma Stone | Trump Rants About Catapults, Calls Schumer Criticism "Almost Treasonous": A Closer Look 21:32

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump calling criticism of his trip to Asia "almost treasonous" and threatening to send active duty military into U.S. cities. Then, Emma Stone talks about shaving her head for Bugonia while her co-star Jesse Plemons got extensions to make his hair longer, how Jennifer Aniston's role in Friends inspired a moment in the f…

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Judd Apatow | Trump Dances in Malaysia and Gets a Crown in South Korea Amid Shutdown Pain at Home: A Closer Look 25:27

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump having the time of his life on an official trip to Asia while everyone back at home is super pissed at him about the government shutdown. Then, Judd Apatow talks about scanning through 400,000 photos for his visual memoir Comedy Nerd, shares a story about the time he destroyed his childhood acting career aft…

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COJ #152 - Attorney General Candidate David Pascoe On Saving South Carolina’s Justice System From Secrets, Corruption, and the Politics of Protectionism 1:06:12

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have a long list of questions for South Carolina’s 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe and they aren’t afraid to ask them. Pascoe, who is running to replace state attorney general Alan Wilson in next year’s election has a well-known history of being the only top law enforcement officer in the st…

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Ethan Hawke | Trump Says He'd "Love To" Run for Unconstitutional Third Term as Polls Hit "New Lows": A Closer Look 25:41

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump trolling the media by refusing to rule out running for an illegal third term, which he can't do because it's against the Constitution. Then, Ethan Hawke talks about his terrifying role as The Grabber in Black Phone 2 and sharing the story of Rodgers and Hart in the movie Blue Moon before running some lines f…

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Leslie Jones | Officials Urge Trump to Stop White House Demolition Amid Shocking Ballroom Project: A Closer Look 25:46

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the White House to build himself a ballroom instead of delivering on the biggest promise of his campaign of making life more affordable. Then, Leslie Jones talks about trying not to break during "Black Jeopardy" with Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy for SNL50: The Anniversary Special, the meaning behind he…

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Larry David | Trump's Shocking White House Demolition & DOJ Payout; GOP Insists He's "Not a King": A Closer Look 26:00

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build his new ballroom and him demanding that the Justice Department pay him $230 million to make up for their federal investigations against him. Then, Larry David talks about his daughter Cazzie David doing an impression of him during her Late Night interview, his m…

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COJ #151 - ‘Murdaugh Fatigue’ Blamed For Bankster's Soft Sentence + Why Is Dick So Bothered By The Hulu’s #1 Hit Series? 55:51

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland tackle one of the most absurd phrases creeping into South Carolina’s justice system — ‘Murdaugh fatigue.’ After years of uncovering corruption, financial crimes, and systemic failures, many in power and some running for office want to move on… leaving victims behind… AGA…

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Jesse Plemons | Massive "No Kings" Protests Defy Trump; Trump Threatens to Use Insurrection Act: A Closer Look 24:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to use the military in response to millions of Americans taking part in a historic show of "No Kings" protests across the country. Then, Jesse Plemons talks about his grandmother having a shrine of him in her antique store, him and Kirsten Dunst's kids being unimpressed with their Like Mike and Spider-M…

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A Closer Look Back: Behind the Scenes with Our ACL Graphics Team 33:04

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile and Supervising Producer Emily Erotas are joined by Supervising Producers Melanie Wohr and Lauren Unkel, who discuss the process of creating graphics for A Closer Look segments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIX (Episode 152) 9:44

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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COJ #150 - Justice in the Spotlight: Attorney Mark Tinsley on the Murdaugh Cases, Hulu’s Adaptation, and the Pursuit of Truth 57:20

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are joined by the distinguished attorney Mark Tinsley, a central figure in the pursuit of justice for the Beach family and a pivotal voice in the Murdaugh saga. Join us as we dive deep with Mark into his journey taking on one of the South’s most powerful families, his reflections on seeking tru…

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interview with the vampire by anne rice 1:02:18

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if we can’t have another twilight saga novel, we can at least have the next best thing (as voted by our listeners). this episode we’re reading and discussing interview with the vampire by the mother of gothic, erotic fiction, anne rice. we discuss our vampires louis and lestat, who are surely the blueprint for all modern vampires to follow thereaft…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCVIII (Episode 151) 7:20

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ryan Reynolds | Trump Blanks on Habeas Corpus; Pritzker Hits Back After Trump's Jail Threat: A Closer Look 26:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump thinking "habeas corpus" is the name of a person and Trump's threat to arrest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Then, Ryan Reynolds talks about the time he crossed paths with Johnny Carson and Johnny Cash in the same week, struggling with the heat while receiving the Order of Canada Honor and his work on the John Cand…

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Taylor Swift | Trump Shutdown Causes Flight Delays & Travel Chaos; Bernie Responds to Trump's Barbs: A Closer Look 39:24

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Seth takes a closer look at how the government shutdown is causing chaos at airports due to staffing shortages, and at Bernie Sanders' reaction to Trump's attacks. Then, Taylor Swift talks about her album The Life of a Showgirl, how her dancers learned the choreography for the "The Fate of Ophelia" music video without listening to the song and her …

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COJ #149 - Pressure Breaks Politicians: Sheriff Fires Off-Duty Deputy Who Held Kids at Gunpoint + A Mysterious SC Fire Draws Arson Investigation 1:02:14

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Kirsten Dunst | Trump-Appointed Judge Rejects Trump in Portland; Trump Flip-Flops on Shutdown Layoffs: A Closer Look 23:45

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Late Night Lit: Seth Reiss 38:21

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In the latest edition of Late Night Lit, Late Night Supervising Producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Late Night Supervising Writer and screenwriter of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Seth Reiss. Plus, Seth's mom, Hilary Meyers, recommends two books for your enjoyment, and Late Night staffers Carsen Smith, Matt Reimann and Melanie Wohr share what they'v…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCVII (Episode 150) 11:12

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ayo Edebiri | Mike Johnson Confronted by Dems Over "Unwell" Trump; Trump Lied About Project 2025: A Closer Look 22:23

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Seth takes a closer look at Democratic Congresswoman Madeleine Dean confronting House Speaker Mike Johnson about Trump’s "unhinged" behavior, and Republicans bragging about using the shutdown to slash government agencies. Plus, Ayo Edebiri talks about how she might be Boston sports teams' good luck charm, her and Luca Guadagnino bonding over M. Nig…

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Reneé Rapp | Trump Contradicts Himself on Shutdown Blame, Declares "War" on U.S. Cities: A Closer Look 26:35

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Seth takes a closer look at who's to blame for the government shutdown and Trump’s speech to military leaders threatening “war” on American cities. Then, Reneé Rapp talks about playing a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, how her dad inspired the title of her album Bite Me and her fans calling out her posting to the same song again. See Privac…

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COJ #148 - UNHINGED Off-Duty Cop Points Gun at Teens + RJ May Pleads GUILTY To Sharing Child Sex Abuse Videos 58:45

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Lionel Richie | Trump Posts AI "Med Bed" Conspiracy Video, Threatens to Send Troops to Portland: A Closer Look 24:55

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Seth takes a closer look at the president posting an AI video of himself and threatening to send troops to yet another American city. Then, Lionel Richie talks about how emotional it was to relive stories from his life while writing his book Truly, opening for The Jackson 5 and what it was like getting a bunch of legendary musicians together to cre…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCVI (Episode 149) 12:33

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Timothy Olyphant | Trump Demands Arrests for U.N. "Sabotage” Amid MAGA Escalator Conspiracy: A Closer Look 28:15

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Seth takes a closer look at MAGA Republicans and Fox News hosts speculating that there was a nefarious conspiracy to stop Trump's escalator at the United Nations. Then, Timothy Olyphant gives Seth an introduction for himself that he wrote, talks about the painful process of bleaching his eyebrows for Alien: Earth and being an art major in college. …

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Ken Jeong | Trump Riffs at U.N. After Teleprompter Snafu; Fox Claims Escalator "Sabotage": A Closer Look 26:24

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's rambling speech at the United Nations and his White House's claim that U.N. staffers sabotaged the escalator. Then, Ken Jeong talks about the contestants of 99 to Beat not knowing that the prize money was $1 million, working on KPop Demon Hunters and Joel McHale being the nicest person he's ever met. See Privacy …

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COJ #147 - SC Judge Bragged About Raping Babies, Feds Say. Why wasn’t he caught earlier? 57:40

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland thought they would never read anything quite as horrible as the descriptions of Child Sexual Assault Material contained in former South Carolina Rep. RJ May’s court records. But they were wrong. On Monday, the United States Government filed a brief arguing that Charlesto…

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Jake Tapper | Kimmel Set to Return Amid Backlash to Trump's Censorship Push; Trump Criticizes Bondi: A Closer Look 26:21

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump directing his attorney general, Pam Bondi, to prosecute his political opponents, as well as his push to silence TV networks by threatening to revoke their broadcast licenses. Then, Jake Tapper talks about how Jimmy Kimmel's show being suspended is blatant government censorship, what this means moving forward and hi…

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bonus chapter: rating, reviewing and DNFing, oh my! 39:04

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seasons change but Goodreads reviews are forever! this episode we dig into the highs and lows of reading rating systems - what makes a five star read a five star read and how low does a rating need to be before we gauge our eyes out? we poll our listeners on their habits around DNFing books and share our own thoughts on when is the right time to ma…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCV (Episodes 147 & 148) 21:17

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jason Bateman | Trump Returns from U.K. Visit and the White House Cracks Down on Free Speech: A Closer Look 25:20

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lavish state visit to the U.K. and his administration's attempts to silence critics and crack down on free speech. Then, Jason Bateman talks about starring in Black Rabbit with Jude Law, growing out his beard for the role and reuniting with his Ozark co-star Laura Linney as she directed two episodes of the show. …

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Brett Goldstein | Rob Reiner 25:05

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Seth welcomes Brett Goldstein, who talks about working with Imogen Poots on their movie All of You, the test he uses to determine if he's going to get along with someone and why he wanted to shoot a scene of Shrinking with Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in a water park. Then, Rob Reiner talks about why he was inspired to revive Spinal Tap after 40 y…

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Margot Robbie & Colin Farrell | Trump Family's UAE Crypto Deal Revealed; Trump Snaps at Australian Reporter: A Closer Look 26:06

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Seth takes a closer look at a major investigation by The New York Times revealing that Trump secured billions in crypto investments from a foreign country while simultaneously giving that country access to valuable computer chips. Then, Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell talk about starring in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, running through their lines …

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COJ #146 - Alex Murdaugh Trapped by His Own Guilt in Latest Filing + Alicia Kelley As Liz Farrell in Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh: Death In the Family’ 56:46

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are joined by Luna Shark Producer (and Mandy’s husband) the extraordinary David Moses — who is filling in for Eric Bland this week. First up on the show, Mandy, Liz and David talk about what it was like for them watching the trailer for “Murdaugh: Death In the Family” for the first time and the…

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Jessica Chastain | Trump Gives Europe Ultimatum After Russian Drones Breach NATO Airspace: A Closer Look 24:07

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump responding to Russia's invasion of Poland's airspace by giving an ultimatum to NATO instead of Vladimir Putin. Then, Jessica Chastain talks about her decision to go back to school to get her Master's in Public Administration at Harvard, what it was like to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and her exp…

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America Ferrera | Seth Addresses the Killing of Charlie Kirk | Inflation Rises as Economy Gets Worse: A Closer Look 25:21

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Seth takes a moment to address the killing of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah and the rising acts of political violence across the country. Then, Seth takes a closer look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics announcing that consumer prices rose more than expected in August despite being a huge issue among voters in last year's presidential ele…

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Josh Gad | Trump Met with Protests While Dining Out in DC; GOP Calls Epstein Birthday Card Fake: A Closer Look 24:43

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans now claiming the Jeffrey Epstein files are fake after years of demanding their release and Trump getting heckled by protesters at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. Then, Josh Gad talks about being directed by Alex Winter in the film Adulthood, pitching Spaceballs 2 to Mel Brooks after dreaming up the entire mo…

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COJ #145 - 'Everything They Missed' With True Crime Podcaster Stephanie Tinsley: Retracing a Case Buried by Silence 1:02:45

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sit down with Stephanie Tinsley to turn up the mic—and the spotlight—on Stephanie’s ‘Everything They Missed’, a new, true-crime podcast series that reopens a murder case that should’ve never been closed. Everything They Missed is a new series retracing the cold case of Danny Harris—a father, ve…

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James Corden | Trump Threatens War Against Chicago; Hegseth Raps; Dems Release Epstein Birthday Card: A Closer Look 29:00

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to wage war on Chicago through a meme and Pete Hegseth rapping while explaining the Department of Defense name change. James Corden talks about initially turning down hosting The Late Late Show, working with Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale in the Broadway play Art and reuniting with his Gavin & …

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eat, pray, love by elizabeth gilbert 1:26:11

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this episode we're journeying deep into the 2000s, to the land of ornamental chillies in bottles, oil-filled bath beads and thursday-evening chai lattes and orange and almond cakes with the girls at book club. For the theme knee's weak, mum's bookclub-etti we're reading the seminal white woman memoir – eat, pray, love by elizabeth gilbert. we'll di…

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Julio Torres | Senate Grills RFK Jr.; Trump Strikes Alleged "Drug Boat"; Radioactive Shrimp Recalled: A Closer Look 26:08

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Seth takes a closer look at senators grilling RFK Jr. over his lies about vaccines while the Trump administration struggles to explain a drone strike on a Venezuelan boat. Then, Julio Torres talks about his inspiration to create his show Color Theories, hosting a Halloween party with the theme "Cursed Amulet" and wanting to make an adaptation of a …

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Spike Lee | Trump Panics Over Epstein Vote; MTG Breaks with Trump; Chicago Braces for Troops: A Closer Look 22:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and GOP leaders panicking over a bill that would force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Then, Spike Lee talks about working on his fifth movie with Denzel Washington for Highest 2 Lowest, the difficulties of filming in New York City and flying a New York Knicks flag in New England. See Pr…

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Kumail Nanjiani | Trump's Absence Sparks Health Rumors; Judges Rule Against Trump on Troops & Tariffs: A Closer Look 27:11

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump reemerging in public for the first time in five days after an unusual absence that stirred rumors about his health. Then, Kumail Nanjiani talks about playing Abraham Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, having to do specific rehearsals just to learn how to walk off the stage in the dark and being a weird kid growing up in …

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COJ #144 - Cardi B, Crooked Bankers & Courtroom Clowns: How Truth, Delay, and Denial Betrays Victims 57:54

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland are examining how Cardi B. has been schooling the courtroom on authenticity, Russell Laffitte stalls his way through justice. Cardi B’s testimony in California shows how authenticity and honesty can make a witness credible, even when the stakes are high. Contrast that wi…

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COJ #143 - Collateral Damage: When Lawyers Are Losers, Guns Are Umbrellas & Politicians Are Liars 57:52

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland are back again … and the filters (as usual) are OFF. Mandy shares the tea about what went on last week in a Columbia, South Carolina, courtroom where her attorney Meredith Bannon argued against Mandy sitting for a deposition in a case she isn’t a part of (David Voros and…

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bonus chapter: in conversation with nicole crowe 39:05

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for our August bonus chapter we had the pleasure of chatting to Australian author Nicole Crowe (@nicolecrowewrites) about her debut novel The Washup. We spoke about Australian humour, the mysteries of Magnetic Island, the mythic hotness of Young Richard Gere and the long, winding road to publication. Find Nicole on instagram and purchase your copy …

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIV (Episode 146) 20:30

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.