Best Uncle Eric Podcasts (2025)

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Is it Over Yet? 2025 in Review 52:21

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And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. On this week’s On the Media, hear a tour of a 12-month news blitz, from AI to the Pentagon press room to the reshaping of legacy outlets. Plus, what we can expect from the year to come. [02:33] This week, Brooke and Micah review how legacy outlets made big changes in the wake of Donald Trump’s inaugura…

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves by Simon Green 2:03:34

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Joy to you and yours

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A Hundred Years of The New Yorker 31:57

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The New Yorker turned a hundred this year. And marking the occasion is a new documentary film on Netflix titled: “The New Yorker at 100”. But with some 5000 print issues, and ten decades worth of reporting, illustrating, and editing… where does one even begin? That’s a question staff writer Jelani Cobb brought to the film’s director, Marshall Curry…

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An old school Christmas and Hanukkah episode with Joey and Lee 1:13:05

4d ago1:13:05

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt! Joey and Lee talk about the power of memories, Joey's beef with Dave Portnoy, why Joey decided the typical 9-5 wasn't the life he wanted and much more! SHOW NOTES Get 15% off your first Bioma order with code JOEY at https://gobioma.com/church Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew G…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Jurassic Park 3 by Scott Ciencin 2:07:28

2d ago2:07:28

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6/10/2022 In celebration of Jurassic World: Dominion, we're reading another Jurassic Park 3: Jurassic Park 3! Join us as we discuss feather placement on raptors and basically write slash fanfic for Alan Grant and Billy. Also, Marco and Overbye read Jurassic Park: Survivor, a book detailing how Eric Kirby survived his eight weeks on…

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692 - Ed Dupas (Singer/Songwriter) 1:46:30

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Ed Dupas is an Americana artist with a knack for crafting songs that stick with you — songs that balance grit and vulnerability while cutting to the heart of things. His music has earned airplay across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, resonating with listeners drawn to its emotional weight and lyrical honesty. This is a public episode. If you'd like t…

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Episode 17: Road Maps and Travel Culture 38:42

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S5E17:"Gee the Traffic is Terrific: Navigating with road maps and travel culture as documents of time and place" John King teaches in Florida, New York, and joined me at the Mid Hudson Council for the Social Studies conference this Fall to talk about some of the road maps in my collection that caught his eye. This is not the first time that road ma…

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BARD - Competency, Insanity Pleas, and the Cost of Justice with Teny Geragos 24:47

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Mark and Gary are joined by guest host Teny Geragos for a deep dive into one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of criminal law. Using the Nick Reiner case as a lens, the panel unpacks why arraignments are delayed, how competency evaluations and insanity pleas actually work, and what lawyers must consider when mental illness is front and c…

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Deep Fakes, Data Centers, and AI Slop — Are We Cooked? 50:06

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Donald Trump has signed an executive order limiting state regulation on artificial intelligence. On this week’s On the Media, Republicans spar over AI, and what deregulating the industry means for the rest of us. Plus, how AI fakery got better in 2025. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios and autho…

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Eric Andre's Favorite Gas Station Food 58:04

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SO YOU WANNA GET FAT PODCAST EP. 104 We have ERIC ANDRÉ in the house! Eric tells us what he ate growing up, his struggle meals and rates junk food!GOCHUJANG A L'ORANGE HOT SAUCEhttps://downrightmerch.com/collection...BLINK ONCE HOT SAUCEhttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/col...MISSION SANDWICH SOCIAL MERCH https://downrightmerch.com/collection...LE …

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Indiana Jones and the Knights of the Arctic Circle (w/ Patrick Willems, Mark Stay, Sarah Welch-Larson, and Danny Cohen) 2:30:20

7d ago2:30:20

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Play the game here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQPT_59cEZDAMvXdPbdvy1aieceRLQyOKU8IXm9L8H7_BumC9xRX2OX3Aw2R0KADTjL1VDTuRA_2hrR/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 I brought a murderer’s row of guests together to play a game that no one knew was coming. Happy Holidays! Check out Patrick Willems’ new movie The Dinner Plan! : …

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Big Tech Embraced Fakeness in 2025 30:59

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This year, Silicon Valley poured its collective resources in AI. Billions and billions of dollars. But behind the snazzy ads and glowing endorsements, some users and journalists are warning of bigger issues with the largely unregulated industry. Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Craig Silverman, cofounder of Indicator, a publication dedicated to…

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Joey Diaz did donuts in a hearse! 1:55:18

11d ago1:55:18

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Boom! We're back for another exciting week on The Church! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt talk Lee's big mistake coming back from San Diego, why Joey Diaz won't perform at The Comedy Store again, the psychology of torturing someone until they begin to torture themselves. SHOW NOTES Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold w/ code JOEY @ http://BlueChe…

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Flogging Molly's Dave King Opens Up About Near-Fatal Brain Injury 42:36

10d ago42:36

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Flogging Molly leader Dave King opens up for the first time about the traumatic brain injury that he suffered earlier this year that doctors say nearly ended his life. He was told by doctors as he was leaving the hospital that he was a “miracle.” During our conversation, Dave spoke about the scary incident that required him to undergo three brain s…

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BARD - Grand Juries, Power Struggles, and the High-Stakes Politics of 2026 20:35

12d ago20:35

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Mark and Gary break down the mounting tension inside a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury investigation, examining the rare public clash between prosecutors, LAPD, and the medical examiner, what it signals about the strength of the case, and why a major development could come sooner than expected. The conversation then shifts to Washington, where …

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691 - ROMA 100 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Does peak experience ruin normal experience? Why not just run ads? How can we know we’re not full of shit? Is community possible in the modern world? All this and more!By Chris Ryan

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Trump Guns for the FTC. Plus, Are We the Losers in the Paramount v Netflix Battle? 51:57

14d ago51:57

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The Supreme Court appears ready to let Donald Trump fire Federal Trade Commission members at will. On this week’s On the Media, why the court’s expansion of presidential powers would impact the entire government. Plus, how two Hollywood giants are squaring off over a massive merger. [02:47] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Noah Rosenblum, assoc…

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We Cooked a 3 Michelin Star Pig Trotter For Our Hero 54:29

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EP.103 we check out the amazing chefs of Fallow making the legendary PIG TROTTER!GOCHUJANG A L'ORANGE HOT SAUCEhttps://downrightmerch.com/collection...BLINK ONCE HOT SAUCEhttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/col...MISSION SANDWICH SOCIAL MERCH https://downrightmerch.com/collection...LE RIVAGE MERCHhttps://shop.lerivagenyc.com/SEND US CLIPSsoyouwannage…

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Episode 16: The Atari 7800 Pro System 24:37

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S5E16: "Ready to Relaunch: The Atari 7800 Pro System as a document of the mid 1980s" In 1986 American video game pioneer Atari responded to the growing popularity of Nintendo by introducing their 7800 machine, a game system with graphics and (some) games that rivaled the NES, but never quite took. On this episode my guest Jason and I trade stories …

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690 - Jef Taylor (Editor, Producer, and Filmmaker) 1:46:06

14d ago1:46:06

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Jef Taylor has worked in politics, advertising, and independent filmmaking. His podcast is called onefjef, and you can find on any platform or at onefjefpod.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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Geoff Barrow (Portishead), John Minton & Marc Bessant on their new thriller 'GAME' 1:03:01

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This episode is a little different as we're talking to three of the people behind new film GAME. It's the first feature from Invada Films, the movie arm of Invada Records, the label co-founded by Geoff Barrow of Portishead and Beak>. Barrow has scored many films and TV series over the last 15 years, including Ex Machina, Annihilation and more but t…

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Star Trek: Generations by J.M. Dillard (w/ Gavin Zalinger) 2:26:12

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Gavin Zalinger returns, and so does Star Trek: Generations! That's right, we are covering a second novelization of a movie we just covered. Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authorized-novelizations-podcast/id1581002450…

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How a Gossip Blogger (almost) Became the Poster Child for First Amendment Rights 23:39

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Last summer, Perez Hilton, the gossip blogger who rose to fame for his scoopy and sometimes vicious takes in the early 2000s, was served a subpoena by Blake Lively's legal team. Perez Hilton decided to resist the subpoena under the argument that he is a journalist who is entitled to protect his sources. Micah speaks with Joel Simon, the longtime fo…

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Diddy DM'd Joey Diaz! 1:43:47

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You read that correctly! Diddy hit up Madflavor! Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt break down why Joey never responded, Joey also talks starting the year in the hospital and ending it at his show in Virginia and why it meant so much to him, Joey's thoughts on Netflix buying HBO, why Joey misses getting chased and much more! Show Notes: Get 15% off your first…

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689 - ROMA 99 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Topics: How is a plate of peas a key to a life well-lived? A few pivotal moments in my early 20s. Respond to the argument, not the person making it. Are there really “rules of war?” The enraging hypocrisy of intelligent people concerning American foreign policy. Th…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Friday the 13th - The Carnival by Eric Morse 1:56:24

17d ago1:56:24

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6/9/2022 The Carnival has come to Crystal Lake, and unsurprisingly, it's not very chill. We're joined by returning guest John Goodman of Exit Interview to discuss possessed Jason dogs, evil wax figures, and way too much inexplicable predatory behavior towards minors. Our third outing at Camp Crystal Lake is the most divisive yet- I…

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BARD - Harmeet Dhillon on Texas Redistricting, Campus DEI Crackdowns and Life Inside DOJ 30:14

19d ago30:14

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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon joins Mark Geragos to break down the Supreme Court ruling on Texas redistricting, her overhaul of campus DEI programs, and the sweeping changes she is driving inside the DOJ. She also reflects on public service, recruiting new attorneys, and the unexpected role knitting plays in managing a…

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Covering the Pentagon, from Sy Hersh to Laura Loomer 1:03:43

21d ago1:03:43

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The New York Times has sued the Pentagon for restricting access to journalists. On this week’s On the Media, meet the new cast of right wing influencers and conspiracy theorists replacing the press corps in the Pentagon. Plus, a new documentary examines the life and work of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger sits d…

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Korean vs Black: We Try Each Other's Fried Chicken 1:03:58

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Korean Fried Chicken is beloved around the world, but who has the BEST?GOCHUJANG A L'ORANGE HOT SAUCEhttps://downrightmerch.com/collection...BLINK ONCE HOT SAUCEhttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/col...MISSION SANDWICH SOCIAL MERCH https://downrightmerch.com/collection...LE RIVAGE MERCHhttps://shop.lerivagenyc.com/SEND US CLIPSsoyouwannagetfat@gmail…

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Five Nights at Freddy's by Andrea Waggener 2:01:43

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Today on Authorized, we celebrate (???) the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 by reading the first movie’s novelization. This author definitely has some quirks we haven’t encountered before. Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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688 - ROMA 98 3:19

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A recent health scare. What do I miss about living in Europe? Where do I think AI is taking us, and how will it affect human relationships? How is travel different now from 30 years ago? What food changed my thinking? What’s the evolutionary significance of celebri…

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No, DOGE Isn't Dead 16:39

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Late last month, Reuters reported that DOGE had “disbanded,” that the group was no longer a centralized government entity. But according to Wired Reporter Vittoria Elliott, while DOGE is no longer moving across the government "in a move-fast-and-break-things blitz,” it is far from dead and gone. One source, at the USDA, told Wired that DOGE operati…

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Episode 15: Woman's Day Magazine 30:54

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S5E15: "Everyday is Woman's Day: The magazine and the crafts it has inspired as primary sources of several eras" Since 1931 many women have turned to Woman's Day magazine to get inspiration on home economics, recipes, remedies and arts and crafts. Monica is a social studies teacher in New Hampshire and my drop-in guest back in October at the NHCSS …

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687 - Adam Skolnick (Author of American Tiger) 1:56:55

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Adam is a well-known author, journalist, and podcaster. He’s covered travel, adventure sports, human rights and the environment for many outlets. He’s perhaps best known as the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator of the pair of smash-hit memoirs by David Goggins, but he’s also the author of One Breath - Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Hum…

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The Jew Snapped 1:52:27

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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are joined by Bianca from Brooklyn in an episode guaranteed to make you hungry! The trio discuss everything from the ranch on pizza, the worst thing you can say to people in Brooklyn, stupid food trends on social media, Bianca tries to convince Joey to become a food influencer and so much more! Show Notes: BlueChew: Get 10% …

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Frenchy Is Leaving The Podcast 36:25

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Happy Thanksgiving 2025!Also, just kidding...GOCHUJANG A L'ORANGE HOT SAUCEhttps://downrightmerch.com/collection...BLINK ONCE HOT SAUCEhttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/col...MISSION SANDWICH SOCIAL MERCH https://downrightmerch.com/collection...LE RIVAGE MERCHhttps://shop.lerivagenyc.com/SEND US [email protected] WHERE CREDIT IS…

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BONUS: Speed Zone (w/ John Cribbs) 1:07:14

24d ago1:07:14

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**Bill O'Reilly voice** : F**king thing sucks

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BARD - How a RICO Prosecution Unraveled in Real Time 12:53

26d ago12:53

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Mark and Gary break down the dramatic collapse of the Georgia RICO case tied to Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, a prosecution they have followed from the start. They revisit the courtroom moments that foreshadowed the ruling, reflect on Ashleigh Merchant's pivotal role in exposing misconduct, and discuss why the judge’s dismissal may mark an important…

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Tell Your Uncle He's Fighting Twitter Bots in Bangladesh 50:11

28d ago50:11

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A new feature on X, formerly known as Twitter, has revealed that some prominent MAGA accounts are based in South Asia and Eastern Europe. On this week’s On the Media, how foreign actors funnel political rage-bait into social media feeds. Plus, a school librarian in Louisiana shares how she’s been targeted by book-banning activists. [01:00] Host Mic…

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New Podcast Alert! BV Weekly 1:47

28d ago1:47

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Have you subscribed to BV Weekly yet? BrooklynVegan now has two podcasts! There's this one, BV Interviews (formerly known as The BrooklynVegan Show), as well as BV Weekly, a recently launched podcast in which BV founder Dave Levine and longtime editor (and original BV Interviews host) Andrew Sacher chat weekly about the biggest stories and trending…

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Scrounging: The A24 Cookbook (w/ Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson) 1:54:32

28d ago1:54:32

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Happy Thanksgiving! Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson return to whip up some atrocities from Scrounging: The Cookbook by A24. This stuff is nasty. Check out Sarah’s Writing: https://www.dodgyboffin.com/ Check Out Patrick’s videos on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Fle…

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Episode 14: Mayflower II 53:05

29d ago53:05

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S5E14: "Giving Thanks: The Mayflower II project as a symbol of post-War trans-Atlantic relations" Richard Stone literally wrote the book on the 1950s Mayflower II project, which saw two groups--one British and one American--simultaneously work to create a replica of the ship which ferried the Pilgrim Separatists from England to America in 1620. We …

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Bullseye's Jesse Thorn on Surviving in the Podcasting Industry 35:43

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This month marks 25 years of Bullseye, a public radio show and podcast founded, hosted, and produced by Jesse Thorn. The show began as an offbeat college radio show at UC Santa Cruz, as a way for Thorn and his friends to hone their comedian sensibilities over the airwaves during their daily 7:30am slot. Today, it’s a show where artists open up abou…

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The billy goat tongue 1:33:13

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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are back! This week, Joey talks about making decisions as a man, his search for something positive to do with his life, Lee's purple tongue, and much more! See Joey and Lee LIVE at Parx Casino on 11/26: https://tinyurl.com/4e3rent9 SHOW NOTES Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now & press in code JOEY. Play just $5 & get $50 …

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BONUS: Death Race 2 (w/ Danny Cohen) 1:15:04

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The deaths keep on racing. Our new social media Czar Danny Cohen joins to talk things going crash and kablam. Check out Danny’s Music! : https://mremotion.bandcamp.com/music Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Flesh! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-running-man-2025/id1050862266?i=1000738067957 Contribute t…

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686 - ROMA 97 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Does raging against the machine serve as a distraction from trying to control or unplug the machine? Gender reveal parties don’t reveal gender! Cameron Shayne's inspirational visit. My three-day fast. Did my dad give up or was he just tired?…

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Korean BBQ Sandwich VS ‪@BallisticBBQ‬ | SYWGF EP. 101 49:25

1M ago49:25

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Today Chef Brian gets challenged by Greg of Ballistic BBQ but does he do Korean BBQ justice? GOCHUJANG A L'ORANGE HOT SAUCEhttps://downrightmerch.com/collection...BLINK ONCE HOT SAUCEhttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/col...MISSION SANDWICH SOCIAL MERCH https://downrightmerch.com/collection...LE RIVAGE MERCHhttps://shop.lerivagenyc.com/SEND US CLIPS…

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2AM - Second Suspect Identified In D4vd Case 33:47

1M ago33:47

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Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin dig into shocking new developments in the death of Celeste Rivas. LAPD detectives have identified a second suspect — someone possibly connected “before, during, and after” the crime. Geragos reveals exclusive details from sources close to the investigation, including how cellphone data, Tesla tracking, and social media…

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Episode 13: Uncle Sam 50:58

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S5E13: "I Am Sam, Sam I Am: Uncle Sam as a measurement of Americans' view of the the US Government" 2026 NH Teacher of the Year Megan Philbrook joined me in dissecting Uncle Sam--the character more than the real person--and deciding how the bearded, star-spangled figure acts as a regular indicator of how Americans view their government as well as A…

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The Battle for the Future of the Democratic Party 50:21

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Progressive and centrist Democratic candidates had big wins in the 2025 elections. On this week’s On the Media, a data scientist fact-checks the claim that Democrats need moderate voters to win. Plus, an Arizona state senator shares how she’s reaching her constituents on TikTok and on the ground. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with G. Elli…