Best The La Commute Podcasts (2025)

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E-192: ILLIONIS MAN BEHEADS EX, GAVIN COMMUTES A SENTENCE, CHICAGO MAYOR DEFYS TRUMP 23:27

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WE MADE IT TO THE END OF THE WEEK, THANK YOU ALL FOR STICKING WITH ME AND HEARING ALL THESE WACKY STORIES. AN ILLIONIS MAN CHOPS OFF HIS EX-GIRLFRIENDS HEAD FOR NO ACTUAL REASON, GAVIN NEWSOME COMMUTES THE SENTENCE OF A MURDER FOR HIRE INMATE BECAUSE HE GOT HIS GED, AND OUR KNUCKLEHEAD IN CHICAGO MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON SUFFERS 53 WOUNDED OVER LABOR …

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E-191: MUELLER HAS PARKINSONS, CHINA HAS LASERS, ANOTHER CEO CHEATS, AND A FUGITIVE IS FOUND 24:10

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ITS THURSDAY AND THE NFL SEASON IS ALMOST HERE, The House Oversight Committee learns about Robert Mueller's diagnosis, China is reported to have space lasers, the Nestlé CEO is fired for inappropriate behavior with young employees, and a woman who killed another in a car crash 20 years ago is found in Mexico. ARTICLES: A House committee investigati…

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E- 190: DOES GAVIN NEWSOME EVER TELL THE TRUTH, LOTTERY WINNER DENIED CASH, SONY SUCKS AT VIDEO GAMES, AND A MAJOR BEVERAGE BUY 24:04

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Today, I ask the question: Does Gavin Newsom ever tell the truth? Dr. Pepper acquires a coffee company, a $340 million lottery winner is advised to throw their ticket in the trash, and Sony struggles to produce a hit video game to save its reputation. Articles: $340 million lottery winner denied jackpot over cruel 'mistake' Keurig Dr Pepper will bu…

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E-189: KRAMERCASH CONTINUES TO BE DISINGENUOUS 27:43

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IN TUESDAYS EPISODE I TAKE ANOTHER SWING AT ISAIAH AKA KRAMERCASH OVER HIS POORER RED STATE NONSENSE. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-188: TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA CLASH, AN ARESST IN LA IS MADE AND ANOTHER TIK TOK DEBATER GOES DOWN 27:09

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS, On this Labor Day, we explore a clash between Texas and California over emissions and map redistricting. A burglary crew has been charged with 100 break-ins, and TikTok debater KramerCash claims Trump caused the trouble in Afghanistan. However, I argue it goes deeper than Trump and explain why he is full of shit. Articles: Texas cha…

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E-187: NOBODY'S GOING TO THEME PARKS, BOX OFFICE SLUMP, AND TRUMP HANDS OUT PIZZA 28:17

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HAPPY MONDAY AND I HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING FUN, GAVIN NEWSOM TRIES TO TROLL TEXAS, THEME PARKS CAN'T GET BUTTS IN THE SEATS, AND TRUMP HANDS OUT PIZZA. NOBODY'S GOING TO THE MOVIES. ARTICLES: California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls out the number of Houston murders in latest jab at Republicans 9-year-old watches his 'mamma' get blown away by motorcyclis…

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E-186: BRINKS TRUCK HIEST, DR. PHILL FRAUD CASE, AND A TEEN DENIED BAIL 28:35

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It's Thursday, and there's news about armored car robberies, Dr. Phil facing trouble, the supermarket murderer finally facing federal charges, and a Georgia teen being denied bail after allegedly killing her mom. ARTICLES: Suspects arrested in $2 million Brinks truck heist in Philadelphia | Watch Supermarket gunman who targeted Black people wants c…

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E-185: HOT MICS, ARGUEMENTS THAT LEAD TO MURDER, AND THE FUNNIEST ATTORNEY EVER 37:45

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It's the middle of the work week, and Jake Tapper finds a hot mic. New York witnesses a deadly shooting, an argument over Trump escalates to a murder, and a man kills his wife's lover. Articles: CNN's Jake Tapper caught in hot mic meltdown Police give update after 3 dead in shooting at Brooklyn lounge | Watch Argument over Trump leads to man stabbi…

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E-184: A MISSING TEEN, MOVIE UPDATES AND VIDEO GAMES 29:16

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In this Tuesday edition of the show, a missing teen is found after trying to run away with someone she met online, Warner Bros announces their movie release schedule, and Sony faces challenges with the acquisition of Bungie Studios. Articles: Missing teen girl found alive 2 weeks after going to meet online contact Warner Bros. Confirms How Many DCU…

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E-183: MONKEYS, TARANTULA HORDES, TRAIN DERAILMENTS, AND MORE GOFUNDMES 35:48

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This Monday starts with morning routines, then move on to a teenager attacked by a pack of dogs AND THE FAMILY STARTS a GoFundMe. I cover a Colombian president convicted of bribery, monkeys in Indonesia running a criminal enterprise (with details), and hordes of tarantulas emerging from their nests in America. Additionally, there’s a train derailme…

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E-182: A WOMAN COVERED IN IPHONES, A POLITICIAN IS SET ON FIRE, AND PEPSI IS SHUTTING DOWN FACILITIES 30:40

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THIS TUESDAY WE GET INTO SOME INTERESTING TALES OF CRAZY. Woman, 20, found dead with dozens of iPhones glued to her body as police launch investigation Motive behind San Jose nightclub homicide revealed Man who set fire to councilman admitted to wanting to kill him: Court records Sister of North Korean leader rebuffs South Korean attempts at dialog…

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E-181: STOLEN DOLLS, GUN BATTLES, AND WEDDING MURDERS 23:33

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HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE, TODAY IS FILLED WITH CRAZY STORIES AND I EVEN TOSS IN A SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW. $7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store, authorities say Arkansas police release sketch drawing in search for killer at Devil's Den State Park Sony sues Tencent over Horizon Zero Dawn ‘rip-off’ New York shooting: gunman kills four peo…

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Kyle's Multi-Modal Commuting Adventures 1:21:00

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Kyle's been getting around: K-Town, Atwater, Anaheim. Not just via the beloved E-Line, mind you. We're talking bike, bus, Metrolink, and motorscooter. Links to many of our topics below! LA Stuff Westside Repair Cafe Park Tool HCRW5 Ciclavia WeHo Pick Up Metro 460 Disneyland Bus Metrolink Contracts Metrolink Schedules OCTA Bus Schedules CA Motorcycl…

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E-180: SOCIAL MEDIA IS ALL THE RAGE 29:20

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HOW MANY OF YOU ARE JUST TIRED OF SOCIAL MEDIA? IS IT ALL JUST PERFORMATIVE AT THIS POINT? I GO THROUGH A FEW SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ON TIC TOK AND TRY TO DECIPHER IT ALL. DON'T FORGET TO LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW, AND ULTIMATLEY SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…

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E-179: MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN 21:14

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FIRST, WE TALK ABOUT LOSING SHIT THEN WE GET INTO: PG&E Falls on Newsom Plan for Investor Payment into Fund Man Sentenced for Shoving Girlfriend into N.Y.C. Subway, Causing Amputation of Both Legs 'Make America Fit Again': Trump brings back mile run, push up test for schools Wendy's manager kills driver picking up worker early from shift, TN cops s…

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E-178: Stupid liberal commentators 38:21

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In this episode I Talk about some liberal commentators plus: Trumps mental health E.O. healthcare fraud Brooklyn Dad is a silly person like share subscribe and spread the word Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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Bonus: A Fontes Media Update 10:00

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The title says it all, The journey into this podcast/ video space is in constant upgrade mode, every time you think you have the problem solved another one arises and the wallet comes out. Thats what happened to with us, and it felt like a hacker busted into the place and ruined our stuff. We hope this upgrade lasts as long as the last one did. Tim…

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E-176: Colbert fired and a Superman review 46:43

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Happy Friday Topics include: A spoiler review of Superman Steven Colbert fired by CBS In And Out CEO moving to Nashville Please be sure to Like, Share, And Subscribe to the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-175: Hunter Biden finally speaks out 49:22

2M ago49:22

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After rambling for a few minutes about myself, I finally start the show with: Hunter Biden does a sit-down interview that lasts 3 hours That California Fireaid concert that raised 100 million Mehdi Hasan debated 25 "conservatives" Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to show!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show…

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E- 174: Are blue states really better than red states?? 35:01

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Gavin Newsom claims that Democrat-controlled states are subsidizing Republican-controlled states, and I attempt to rebut it as effectively as possible. Other news is also covered and so on. Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…

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Be a Socialist, Share a Bike, STOP LYFT 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

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Listen as we get our socialism on with transit advocates Anne Marie & Shelby—Lyft is trying to muscle its way in to Metro's bikeshare program and our guests tell us why that's a terrible idea. We touch on Zohran Mamdani's primary victory, bike maintenance, and how to get involved with leftist causes in LA. @StopLyft @DSA_LA DSA-LA's Event Calendar …

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E-173: Forest management and Superman 28:04

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More drama from Gavin Newsom about forest management and his jabs at the president. I also cover Superman and the controversy surrounding immigration. Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-172: Why do we care so much about Epstein? 27:11

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The vacation is over and it's time to get back to work. A ton of shit has happened while I was away and boy is it crazy out there. First we get into Jason Bateman and his silly comments about truth. Then we talk a whole bunch of Epstein and all the right leaning podcasters who feel betrayed by the whole thing. Finally, we close out the show with so…

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EVERYBODY PROTEST (safely) 14:59

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In this special mini-episode, we sit down with labor activist Anne Marie, and transit activist Shelby, for a discussion about the dos and don’ts of protesting during the current regime’s war on public space and the public itself. How to Stay Safe at a Protest - DSA

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E-171: Happy Birthday America... 19:05

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Just a short Birthday Message from your host. Email: [email protected] X.com: Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-170: Europe tries to reason with Iran 15:08

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In todays episode the topics are: Thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape war and deportation Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel Two seriously wounded, one moderately, after Iranian missile hits Haifa; 14 lightly hurt Don't forget to Like share and subscribe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c…

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E-169: Putin has concerns 24:34

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In this episode topics are: Conflict potential growing, Putin expresses concern about global tensions Russia's Putin meets Indonesia's Prabowo in St Petersburg in bid to deepen ties Niger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano Don't forget to like share and subscribe. Also, take some time to rate the show and let me k…

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E-168: The U.S. government has fly farms 32:27

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In this episode topics covered: bombs dropped on Iran Fly farms built in Texas The UK has a bill that allows assisted suicide Turkey is under fire for using violent methods to deal with protests Like Share and subscribe Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-167: Kyle joins the show 33:25

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Future host of the Rogue Rambles podcast and my former co-host joins the show to talk a little sports. topics include: the current draft class player predictions our favorite teams draft talk about the language used in calling plays. be sure to like, share, and subscribe to The Manuel Fontes Show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the…

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Nobody Gondolas in LA 1:17:50

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Kyle and Eric sit down in the Koreatown Media Lab with Phyllis Ling and Eric Adams — two activists from the Stop the Gondola campaign. They talk about why the Aerial Rapid Transit Technology (ARTT) isn't the mass transit solution it's being pitched as but, upon examination, an enormously costly gadgetbahn and, frankly, more of a Shelbyville idea. S…

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E-166: I'm so tired of this shit 44:03

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In episode, I express my frustration with irritating actions of Democratic Party and their tendency to only address issues when a Republican is in office. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-165: here we go again 10:56

3M ago10:56

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Let us discuss no King's Day and the celebration of the Army's anniversary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-164: Another Protest in California 20:18

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Govenor Newsom and Mayor Bass are allowing the protest to turn into a riot. Tom Homan threatens to arrest Newsom and Treasury secretary Scott Bessant threatens California with tax evasion. articles: Bessent condemns Newsom's 'dangerous' threat to withhold $80B in federal taxes amid trans athlete controversy (2) L.A. protests live updates: National …

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E-163: Gavin Keeps breaking things 49:29

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Gavin Newsom continues to set off bombs at the capitol. First, he fails to fund prop 36, then allows the closure of two refineries, all while his 20-billion-dollar water tunnel is put on hold by the LAO. All this and a whole lot more California crazy... Check out her social media for more local California news Denise Aguilar (@InformedMama209) / X …

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E-162: 21 new charges for the Tate brothers 53:55

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The Tate Brothers have 21 new charges from the UK this time and i wonder how many people will turn their backs on them. Ted Cruz thanks Elon for his contribution to DOGE but no bill has been passed to codify those cuts, Gavin Newsom praises the latest court decision on the tariffs, and Dan Bongino says Epstein videos exist for some reason. A Chiefs…

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Transit at the Intersection of Everything with Rogelio Pardo 1:34:35

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Kyle and Eric sit down with City Council District 13's Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy, Rogelio Pardo. The conversation touches upon activism, Al Fresco dining, Access to Hollywood, the Department of Transportation, and much more. Plus, Rogelio answers listener questions. CD 13's Newsletter FINAL Silver Lake Walk! Environmental Activi…

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E-161: Podcasting is hard 32:40

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Podcasting is a bitch and here is why Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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E-160: What are we doing America!!! 42:41

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I'm so tired of this shit, America has turned into a 3 ringed circus and it's not good for anybody. Random Thoughts with manuel and george Random Thoughts with Manuel and George - YouTube Random Thoughts with Manuel and George - rumble x.com/ManuelandGeorge Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X World Ablaze with George Fontes (@fontesablaze) / X Suppor…

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E-159: the world is expensive 21:51

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why are birthrates down? why are marriages down? I give you my theory and take on this. If you get to the end of the podcast, I am sorry for the odd sounds, I hit the mike a few times... Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X you tube: (411) stretchgoose - YouTube EMAIL: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-f…

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E-158: Joe Biden is back 27:26

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Joe Biden has dipped his toes into the water again, after a Pentagon review of his pier in Gaza revealed so much failure. His PR campaign on View was a mess and proved why he was tossed. Biden interview reminds us why Americans elected Trump Four Honduran Nationals Indicted In $89 Million ‘Undocumented Workers’ Tax Scheme In Florida Manuel Fontes (…

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E-157: Buffet retires and is going to work fun? 20:23

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This is the middle of the week, and I hope everyone is having a blast. I ask the question of do you like your job and what keeps you getting up in the morning. of course, Warren Buffett retires, and lawmakers call for John Fetterman to be removed for mental health reasons. The jobs report puts rate cutting back on the table and if we don't start ta…

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E-156: Steve Smith Sr and a Homewrecker law in North Carolina 23:59

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Former NFL wide out Steve Smith SR of Baltimore Ravens fame is being sued for breaking up a marriage via the homewrecker law; Ryan Reynolds has begun work on the next Deadpool film; The DOJ reaches a settlement in the Ashli Babbitt case; and another weak child disowns family members Ryan Reynolds developing new Deadpool movie with major X-Men chara…

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E-155: Shiloh Hendrix starts a fundraiser; Running is a privilege, and Michelle Obama needs therapy 40:08

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In this episode, more terrible behavior gets rewarded with a 500k fundraiser, another immigrant wastes 30years not getting his green card and gets deported. The daughter of Tim Walz tries to explain how running is a privilege while her dad tells us why he was selected to be a running mate. Michelle Obama needs therapy for all the life changes she h…

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E-154: FLORIDA IS CRACKING AT THE SEAMS 32:44

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Ron DESANTIS WATCHES HIS CAREER FALL INTO SCANDEL TERRITORY AND LETICHIA JAMES IF IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW. ALLTHAT AND MORE... EMAIL: [email protected] X: Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X youtube: (411) stretchgoose - YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…

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E-153: Bondi and Patel 14:38

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the question is asked: what have Pam Bondi and Kash Patel actually done? have they honored the agenda set by the trump administration? socials: Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X (405) stretchgoose - YouTube [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…

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E-152: Predator badlands 15:39

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I address the recent negative press concerning Predator: Badlands, discuss Pedro's remarks on J.K. Rowling, report on Santos receiving a seven-year sentence for fraud and analyze the rise in consumer despite tariffs. Pop Base on X: "Pedro Pascal calls J.K. Rowling a “heinous loser” after she celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding trans wom…

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E-151: Judge arrested, and fact checks are back 19:39

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Kash Patel announces an arrest of a judge for obstruction and CNN goes back to fact checking Trump. the NFL is not interested in the Prime-Time kid. Email: [email protected] Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X (404) stretchgoose - YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…

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E-150: It's Movies and Sports 21:27

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In this episode I do something a little different, I talk movies and end with a hot sports take... Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X stretchgoose - YouTube email: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donationsBy stretchgoose

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Books, Bicycles, & Trains with Alex Denney 1:26:52

5M ago1:26:52

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You know that one friend who's not car-free, but is abnormally willing to go along with all of your ridiculous transit schemes? That's Alex Denney, our guest today. Alex is an actor and musician—who you may have seen on Pam & Tommy and who you will see in the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch—who was car free in Hawaii & LA for a while. Alex talks…

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E-149: Digital entertainment is getting crowded; A crazy lady 20:35

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the podcasting space is filled with hacks, and we get into how saturated the space is. a very crazy, psycho bitch gets life for killing "demons". 'Doomsday mom' Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manuel-fontes-show/donations…