Best The Pod Called Quest Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 126 - Princely Portal Pursuits 2:46:51

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The group puts a plan together to find a lost royal. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Ep. 220 The Rise of a Lawless, Self-Obsessed Culture | HTBITY with Jamie Kennedy WOF46 58:33

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In this episode, I reflect on Randy’s death and legacy in the Scream franchise, the politics of Hollywood premieres, and why my absence might actually add to the character’s mystique. From there, I dive into today’s chaos—viral political clips, tipping culture gone wild, insane retail theft laws, Hollywood-level plastic surgery transformations, and…

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Trump's Military and Intelligence Purge 1:40:21

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Tommy & Ben dig into the FBI’s raid on John Bolton and how Pete Hegseth’s firing of the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency fits into Trump’s ongoing ideological purges of the US intelligence community. They discuss Israel’s criminal “double tap” strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, The Free Press’s sanctimonious reaction to criticism of their rep…

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Ep. 219 The Truth About Anger, Race, & Feminine Energy – with Jesse Lee Peterson | Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy 1:28:31

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In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with Jesse Lee Peterson for one of the most unfiltered and challenging conversations we’ve had on the podcast. We dive deep into his controversial views on anger, forgiveness, gender, race, and Hollywood culture. Jesse shares why he believes anger is the root of weakness in men, how resentment f…

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How Putin Dominated Trump, and Can Ukraine Survive 1:42:53

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Tommy & Ben sift through the week’s flurry of meetings on Ukraine, including Putin and Trump’s Alaska summit and Zelensky’s White House visit. They discuss how territory and security guarantees factor into negotiations, what Putin means by the “root causes” of the war, and how Russia won the optics game. They also talk about why a ceasefire between…

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Ep. 218 Are We Living Through a Scripted Collapse? | HTBITY w/Jamie Kennedy 1:09:04

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In this Worlds On Fire episode, I take a hard look at the strange times we’re living in — from media manipulation to the growing sense that truth itself is under attack. Why does everything feel upside down? Who benefits from keeping us confused? And how do we hold onto reality when the lines between fact and fiction keep getting blurred? This epis…

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Trump's Strongman Summit Is a Gift to Putin 1:35:46

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Ben and guest co-host Yalda Hakim, Sky News’ Lead World News Presenter, discuss Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s upcoming Alaska summit, previewing what might unfold, Ukraine's predicament, and how Europe has struggled with being sidelined. They also talk about Trump’s fixation on the Nobel Peace Prize and his ‘real estate diplomacy,’ as well as I…

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Ep. 217 Hollywood, Scream, & The Wild Ride of Tori Spelling | Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy 2:01:26

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On this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy, Tori Spelling joins me for a wild ride through Hollywood history, from her unforgettable role in the Scream universe to growing up in the most famous zip code in America. We dive into untold behind-the-scenes stories, iconic moments from her career, and the surprising ways her worlds hav…

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Trump Torches Every Ally 1:46:17

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Tommy and Ben kick off the show by digging into Trump and Netanyahu’s incompatible visions for the war in Gaza: a comprehensive peace deal vs. more fighting and annexation. They also discuss the continuing humanitarian disaster in the Strip, horrific violence in the West Bank even as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visits the occupied territory, …

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Episode 125 - Past Pandemonium Part 2 2:41:37

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Temptation comes calling. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Ep. 216 Controlled Collapse: How They Normalize the End of the World | HTBITY w/Jamie Kennedy 46:44

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The world’s getting weirder by the day—and I’m here for all of it. In this episode, I react to everything from AI deception and predictive programming to Hollywood humiliation rituals and the Caitlin Clark controversy. Whether it's driverless robots roaming the streets, Satanic imagery hiding in plain sight, or Letterman acting out of pocket, there…

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Netanyahu Gaslights While Gaza Starves 1:52:12

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Tommy and Ben start by breaking down the devastating scale of the famine in Gaza, how Israeli policy drove Gaza to this point, and how the world is responding. They also discuss Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu’s denial and gaslighting about the starvation, whether Trump is buying it, whether there’s hope in this moment to build a coalition to pressure Is…

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Ep. 215 From Hollywood to Hell and Back – One Actor's Spiritual Awakening | HTBITY w Jamie Kennedy 1:46:31

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He starred in a TV series with Michelle Pfeiffer and kissed Daisy Duke on camera… but Steve Hanks walked away from it all. In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, Steve and I catch up after a decade and dive into what’s changed — in him and in the world. From his wild Florida State days and early Hollywood success to his years-long spiritual jou…

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Trump Accuses Obama of Treason 1:37:22

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Tommy and Ben respond to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s baseless accusation that the Obama administration masterminded a “treasonous conspiracy” against Trump and Trump’s subsequent call to arrest Barack Obama. They also talk about the President’s ongoing beef with Brazil and how it’s backfiring, the exile of a leading human righ…

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Ep. 214 Why the Epstein Cover-Up Still Matters | HTBITY w/ Jamie Kennedy | Worlds On Fire #43 59:43

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In this World's On Fire episode, I dive deep into the Epstein client list, the media blackout, and why the so-called “hoax” is anything but. From redacted FBI affidavits to billion-dollar payouts, we unpack the glaring contradictions in the official story. I call out the elites—left, right, and center—and question why Trump, who once promised trans…

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Episode 124 - Past Pandemonium 2:56:47

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The journey into the past comes to a head! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Was Jeffrey Epstein an Israeli Asset? 1:32:44

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Tommy and Ben discuss Trump’s Ukraine policy announcement and try to unpack how much of it is style vs. substance. They also talk about the massive layoffs at the State Department, Trump’s bottom-of-the-barrel ambassador picks for crucial posts in Southeast Asia, the investigations into Pete Hegseth’s top aides at the Pentagon, and the president’s …

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Ep. 213 Mainstream Lies, Black Pill Truths & The War on Reality – with Sam Tripoli 1:25:47

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In this episode, I sit down with Sam Tripoli — stand-up comic, conspiracy realist, and host of the Tin Foil Hat podcast — for a deep, hilarious, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about what’s really going on behind the curtain. We dive into the illusion of power, compromised institutions, ancient belief systems, and why authenticity might be…

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Trump’s Shocking Ukraine Reversal 1:34:12

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Tommy and Ben take a break from impersonating Marco Rubio to cover Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington to kiss Trump’s ass, the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, the IDF’s latest plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza, and shifting opinions on Israel within the Democratic Party. They also discuss Trump’s confusing a…

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Ep. 212 Candace Owens Destroys Modern Feminism (and It Gets Worse From There) 1:25:28

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In this episode, I sit down and react to some absolutely wild videos — from Hollywood hypocrisy and media gaslighting to creepy political takes and spiritual tech that claims to detect demons. You’ll hear my unfiltered thoughts on Iran vs. America, the age of consent controversy, male loneliness, the sexual revolution, and why everyone’s losing the…

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Episode 123 - Scene Skipping 2:24:39

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We're tying up some loose ends and getting to the point! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Trump’s Peace Prize Pipe Dream 1:15:47

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Tommy and Ben lament Trump’s travesty of a spending bill and the death of USAID, and how both will cost lives and further tank America’s global reputation. They unpack the fallout from Israel and the US’s strikes on Iran, the bizarre delusions and marginalization of Tulsi Gabbard, and the ending of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. They also…

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Ep. 211 Casting Calls, Chaos, and Surviving In Hollywood with Scout Taylor Compton 1:50:26

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This week, I sit down with actress and director Scout Taylor-Compton to talk about her wild journey from child star, to scream queen, to the director’s chair. We get deep into the emotional toll of growing up in the business — from performing since age 7, to Hollywood’s unspoken pressures. Scout shares stories about her recent directing debut with …

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Trump Fails To Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program 1:22:33

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Tommy and Ben grapple with the fallout from Trump and Netanyahu’s war with Iran. They talk about how America’s massive bunker buster bombs didn't solve the problem of Iran’s nuclear program, why the strikes were illegal under international law, and how the drumbeat for regime change will never go away. They also discuss the short-term thinking and …

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Ep. 210 Reacting to Satanic Protests, Wild Arrests & Internet Meltdowns 1:29:15

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It’s getting weird out there. In this episode, I react to some of the most unhinged clips I’ve seen online lately — from a woman completely losing it in public to the Doja Cat fan controversy and a deep dive into the Satanic Temple’s growing presence in the news. I break down what’s really going on behind the headlines and try to make sense of the …

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Trump Goes to War With Iran 47:35

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Tommy and Ben react to Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They break down the many horrifying ways Iran could retaliate in the short and long term, how the conflict could snowball across the Middle East, and why the US can’t just bomb its way back to the negotiating table. They also get into the administration’s baffling, bad-faith messa…

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Will Trump Drag Us Into War With Iran? 1:41:35

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Tommy and Ben tackle the big question: will Trump be stupid enough to drag the United States into another war in the Middle East? They dig into the various right-wing forces arguing for and against US involvement, discuss why following Benjamin Netanyahu into yet another regime change war in the region is insane, and how this conflict has ballooned…

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Ep. 209 Los Angeles Is Burning Again, and So Are My DMs 54:01

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Tensions in Los Angeles are rising, and I’ve got thoughts. In this solo episode, I break down the recent ICE protests, the growing unrest in the city, and the hypocrisy of performative activism. From National Guard deployments to social media virtue signaling, I lay it all out—unfiltered. If you're not from here, maybe you shouldn't be commenting o…

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Israel Launches Massive Strike on Iran 33:39

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Tommy and Ben discuss Israel’s ongoing military assault on Iran–breaking down who and what got hit, why the timing was a surprise, and what the Trump administration knew ahead of time. They also talk about how the attacks could impact Iran’s nuclear program and current regime, what retaliation could look like, and how Democrats should respond. Get …

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Trump’s MAGA Militia 1:35:39

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Tommy and Ben unpack Trump’s cruel and incoherent travel bans, the administration’s callous stranding of migrants and ICE agents in Djibouti, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US and his immediate prosecution, and the revival of the plan to send thousands of migrants to Guantánamo. They also discuss Trump’s upcoming North Korea-style milita…

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Ep. 208 Shutting Down Scientology and Confronting Corruption w/ StreetsLA 1:37:03

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Activist and citizen journalist William Gude, better known as StreetsLA, joins me to expose the hidden corruption shaping Los Angeles — from backroom police union deals to the Scientology machine operating just blocks from our homes. This one's personal. We talk about the potholes, the politics, the homelessness shell game, and what it’s like livin…

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Episode 122 - Deputized Desperado Dismantles Dwarven Devices 1:57:02

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Isla concocts an unexpected diversion! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Ukraine's Surprise Attack on Russia 1:19:03

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Ben and guest co-host Ali Velshi kick off the show with a conversation about how Trump’s policies are accelerating US brain drain, Tulsi Gabbard’s Fox News-style overhaul of the Presidential Daily Brief, and the eyebrow-raising new press secretary at the Pentagon. They also talk about Ukraine’s massive surprise drone strike on Russia and the stalem…

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Tracking Trump's Global Grift 1:40:36

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Tommy and Ben are on the Trump corruption beat, including Vietnam’s fast-tracking of a Trump golf project for favorable treatment, the administration pushing Elon Musk’s Starlink on foreign countries, the president’s grotesque dinner for buyers of his memecoin, and Cory Booker’s embarrassing vote for Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France. Addi…