Best The Rot Network Podcasts (2025)

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Soldiers love Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. 32:11

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Medal of Honor winner, Dakota Meyer, is the founder of the Substack page the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). He is unapologetic about his support for troops over generals, character over comfort, And service over politics. He tells Michele what he really thinks about Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning spor…

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#251: The team with the hole 42:30

4h ago42:30

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A team effort this one as we hear from Ed, Ollie, Dave, Iwan, Fraser, Hwyligan, Jamie & Ian - as well as from Nathan Blake whose new podcast with Rob Phillips is well worth a listen. Between them, they consider a range of listener questions/thoughts, analyse County's loss to table-topping Walsall, and consider what November might herald. Do look at…

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Socialism VS Barbarism w/Maurice Mitchell of WFP (Ep 305) 1:45:07

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Is that hope we’re all feeling? After the absolute trouncing of Republicans on November 4th, people who believe in basic decency are feeling pretty damn good. But the real hope lies with the young Zohran Mamdani who won over 50% of the NYC mayoral vote to send the Cuomo dynasty packing. And organizations like the Working Families Party helped make …

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MAHA and Selling Sickness 29:53

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Kim Witczak lost her husband, Woody, to suicide, after he began taking prescribed antidepressants. Since then she has Bbeen connecting the dots between Big Pharma, Washington, the FDA, and the healthcare system. It's not pretty. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, …

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Will there be buyer's remorse in NYC? 15:12

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Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech in New York City gave voters a clearer picture of who he really is. Will there be buyer's remorse? Hear from CNN's Van Jones and Scott Jennings. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya…

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116: I’m Sorry Jacob Elordi 59:28

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This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski discusses Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein and immortality. Watch The Broski Report AD FREE: https://patreon.com/broskireport The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ULrcEqO2JafGZPeonyuje?si=061c5c0dd4664f01 👕 Get your merch here: https://broski.sho…

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MAGA’s McCarthyism w/Ken Klippenstein & Ramzi Kassem 57:50

1d ago57:50

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Activists visited by the FBI at their homes, racial justice movement leaders subpoenaed, Palestine protesters detained. With chilling new directives like the NSPM-7 has everyone who is left of Mike Pence in the crosshairs of the regime. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein talks about what the memorandum actually says, and who the FBI have begun…

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She Sided with BLM, and They Called Her a Racist 36:24

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Christina Buttons was a liberal. Until people called her a racist. She decided to dig into some of her long-held assumptions, and she learned just how dishonest the Left is. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worke…

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#250: Sestercentennial 45:54

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Our 250th episode of the pod (the sestercentennial, for those of you who wanting to know the official term), and a chance to stretch our legs with a longer-form episode. Rhys is in the chair, with Jamie and Alfie chipping in to discuss where Newport County find ourselves at the end of #OctopusOctober (how did that stick as a name?!?) and what the c…

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Greta Hasn’t Changed: A Deep Dive 22:30

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Is Greta Thunberg different now? Ever since taking action for the people of Palestine she has been called a terrorist, an anti-semite, and someone who left climate justice behind. As world leaders meet for the 30th time for the UN Climate Summit, this year in Brazil, Francesca looks at how the young Thunberg changed the world six years ago at COP24…

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Thousands of Unaccompanied Minors Are Still Missing. 31:37

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Chris Clem is the former Customs and Borner Patrol Chief for the Yuma Sector in Arizona. He spent the first 100 days of the Trump 47 Administration helping RFK, Jr., implement systems for finding the thousands of unaccompanied minors who crossed into the US illegally. He shares shocking details about where these children are, and are not. Michele T…

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The rot in America is not coming from the right. 32:07

12d ago32:07

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Muslim high school students make aggressive video. Tim Walz has lost the plot, again. Zohran Mamdani is scarier than you think. And Katy Perry like you've never seen her. It's Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winne…

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Argentina First And The Hope of Zohran w/ Sam Seder & Chris Robbins (Ep 303) 1:42:57

13d ago1:42:57

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Food seems important. Whether eating it or growing it. But in between the government shutdown and the tariff trade wars, Trump and the GOP have endangered both farmers and 40 million Americans who rely on supplemental nutrition programs or SNAP. In Aransas, soybean farmers are taking their own lives in places, while cattle ranchers are wondering wh…

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115: Uncle Fester Takeover (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL) 57:59

11d ago57:59

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This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski reminisces on her childhood Halloween experiences and researches the history of Halloween traditions. Watch The Broski Report AD FREE: https://patreon.com/broskireport The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ULrcEqO2JafGZPeonyuje?si=061c5c0dd4664f01 …

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Was Jeffrey Epstein Murdered or Not? 22:37

14d ago22:37

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Jeffrey Epstein. Gislane Maxwell. Crime in DC. And Charlie Kirk. Michele and Washington Free Beacon Senior Investigative Reporter Alana Goodman discuss. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunda…

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#249: Old school 4-4-2 29:09

13d ago29:09

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Well my goodness, where did that come from? Ian's at the helm at what is now a happy stomping ground in Harrogate away. Featuring Dave (YrAlltudion) and Iwan, it's a classic matchday diary away in another northern town. After the doom and gloom of the last episode, it's welcoming to have some more uplifting tones. Ian's now seen two away wins this …

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"How to Test Negative for Stupid" 28:49

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The lunatic wing is running -- and ruining -- the Democrat party Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She …

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Why can't Jesse Watters and Gayle King be friends? 32:54

19d ago32:54

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A photo posted by Gayle King of a selfie she took with Fox News host Jesse Watters went viral. People on the left lambasted King for associating herself with the conservative firebrand. The reaction reflects what is wrong with the American Left: they can't stand it when people of different backgrounds get along. That's just one story in this Wildca…

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Don't Poop on My Parade with Rep. Summer Lee & Miles Gray (Ep 302) 1:56:30

20d ago1:56:30

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How can the No Kings energy translate into real legislative and political wins? It's not like people haven't shown up in the millions before. Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist joins to talk about Trump taking an AI dump on protesters, while MAGA searches for who is behind the protesters since nothing they do isn't subsidized by a billionaire. Then,…

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#248: Where now? 28:30

17d ago28:30

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Rhys sat down on Sunday night with Ed and Ian to read the runes after Newport County's humbling by Cheltenham Town, and to ask the big questions. Can Dave Hughes keep his job? What will happen if he goes? Where does our defensive injury crisis leave us? Can we still be in contention for survival come January? Is there even money to strengthen if we…

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114: Ugly, Bald, and Greasy 59:58

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This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski discusses her broken tooth, recaps her time at Austin City Limits, unpacks the new season of Project Runway, and analyzes Babel by R. F. Kuang. Watch The Broski Report AD FREE: https://patreon.com/broskireport The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3…

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Socialism Looks Good Until You Need Healthcare. 28:07

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Why are Americans Even Considering Socialism? Chris Pope Is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He explains what socialized medicine really looks like. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NB…

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Yes They're Nazis with Van Lathan Jr. & Wajahat Ali (Ep 301) 1:40:36

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The Young Republicans group chats have leaked and it’s even worse than you might imagine. Wajahat Ali and Van Lathan Jr. join Francesca to talk about the white nationalist elephant in the room, and the mainstreaming of hate even in just the past four years. Then, establishment Democrats are striking out on progressive podcasts over the issue of AIP…

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The Fraud in Minnesota is Worse Than You Think. 27:59

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Walter Hudson is a Minnesota State Representative. He is a Republican. He can't believe how low democrats have stooped in his state when it comes to fraud and political hate speech. He give Michele his rankings of the candidates running for Governor and explains why Tim Walz must not be re-elected. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning s…

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#247: Cheltenham preview - BONUS POD 32:07

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A bit of bonus content for you. Ed sat down for what was supposed to be a ten-minute match preview chat with our Cheltenham counterparts for a short social media clip - but it ended up being such a good conversation we thought we'd put it out as an extra poodcast. Ed is joined by Dan from The Robins Report podcast and the Talk of the County podcast…

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Where are all the "Cease Fire Now" Protesters? 26:50

26d ago26:50

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Charlie Kirk gets the Medal of Freedom. Hostages are reunited with their families. And there is deafening silence from the "cease fire now" crowd. Plus a video so adorable you'll want to share it with everyone. It's Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-se…

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Most Brain Rotted Presidency Ever 30:09

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This administration is unwell. Their online posting habits are evidence enough. If they were a friend we’d probably recommend touching grass. Or therapy. But they are not our friends but rather wannabe fascists who are disappearing immigrants and demonizing anyone who disagrees with them. In this deep dive Francesca explores how Trump’s propaganda …

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113: I Reject Heaven and Hell, It's BORING 52:58

23d ago52:58

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This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski explored Victorian Fun Facts, discusses her fascination with hedonism. The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ULrcEqO2JafGZPeonyuje?si=061c5c0dd4664f01 👕 Get your merch here: https://broski.shop/ Follow The Broski Report: https://www.linktr.ee/brosk…

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Now that the hostages are home, what is next? 30:20

28d ago30:20

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Jonathan Schanzer is the Executive Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Freedom. He has been studying the Middle East for over thirty years, and he has written multiple books about the region, including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Schanzer tells Michele how history was made today, what needs to happen next, wh…

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#246: Back to back 21:26

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A pod of two halves. Ed kicks things off, giving his reaction to County's win over Cardiff in the Football League Trophy, on his cycle home from the game. Then, in Part 2, he hands the reins over to Ian to nervously describe County nursing their way through to a 1-0 away victory at Accrington. Back-to-back wins, and perhaps finally some cause for o…