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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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Listening to E Pluribus Motto is like taking a road trip with friends Janet Varney and John Hodgman. In each episode, they spotlight one state and chat about its motto, bird, beverages, songs, and–occasionally–muffins. Plus, you'll hear from residents and guests whose lives or work have been inspired by that state. This podcast is a celebration of regional culture and an homage to the love we all seem to have for the place we call home. Pack your snacks and jump on in!
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Comedians and cooking show superfans Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, and Ify Nwadiwe use fantasy sports rules to argue about America's favorite reality cooking competition shows. We pick chefs, we earn points based on how those chefs perform, and at the end of the season, we crown a winner!
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Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.
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Why pay for streaming services when movies like Timecop and Grease 2 can be watched for nothing more than the cost of enduring a few loud, unskippable ads? Join us every week for a dive into the internet’s bargain bin! Emily Fleming and Jordan Morris are real friends, real comedy writers and real cheapskates. They met working in comedy writing rooms and bonded over their love of “trashy” pop culture and saving a buck. They’re combining these loves for the podcast “Free With Ads,” a movie rev ...
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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting e ...
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Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk fro ...
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Science communicators Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Roper learn about anything and everything interesting! Each episode they teach each other about a science topic, and learn about a miscellaneous topic. Whether it's bugs on drugs, temporal illusions, or fanfiction, there's so much out there, so let's learn everything! Join our Discord, email us, and follow us everywhere at www.LetsLearnEverything.com
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On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relatio ...
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Jo Firestone and Manolo Moreno play original listener-created games with callers from all over the world! Listen as Jo, Manolo and the players struggle through these outrageous family-friendly games that are played regardless of quality!
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Tights and Fights is the podcast that covers pro-wrestling with the sincerity and hilarity that it deserves. Every week, hosts Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk make sense of the chaos that is the world of sports-entertainment. Whether it's the latest headlines, a cultural analysis of an old angle or a debate about which wrestler has the best merch, Tights and Fights will examine every corner of the squared-circle for your enjoyment.
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John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to [email protected]. THAT IS ALL.
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What has more pomp, spectacle, and sequins than the Olympics, Wrestlemania, and RuPaul's Drag Race combined? The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s yearly competition to determine which country has the best original song. It's an extraordinary live musical showdown in which Europe’s most dynamic singers put it all on the line in the name of national pride. And Eurovangelists, a hilarious podcast about all things Eurovision, is here to help you get in on the fun! Each week, we’ll guide you thr ...
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John-Luke Roberts, the CEO and Fun Captain of Sound Heap, Inc., welcomes you to the Sound Heap podcast – the podcast of podcasts. It will give you a taste of shows from across the Sound Heap network, which was set up in 2008, with a simple mission statement: “Make Too Many Podcasts,” and Lord knows we’ve been churning them out since then.
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A compendium of classic episodes of Maximum Fun shows! Revisit some old favorites or be introduced to new ones!
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Remember what it was like to be an awkward teenager? And remember how some things haven't really changed that much for you since then? Join proud dork Janet Varney as she explores the highs and lows of the bygone years with some of her favorite women as they talk their way through the terrible teens into adult-lescence. Warning: This Podcast Contains Sincerity.
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A sports podcast that covers sports stories that even people who don't like sports will find interesting. Each season, we take a deep dive into the eccentricities and off-the-field antics of some of history's most famous athletes. Minimal statistics, maximum fun! Hosted by comedians Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. Part of the Unpops Podcast Network!
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century. In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert returns for the second season of her hit podcast MAGIC LESSONS, ready to help another batch of aspiring artists overcome their fears and create more joyfully. This year’s guest experts include Neil Gaiman, Gary Shteyngart, Amy Purdy, Michael Ian Black, Brandon Stanton, Martha Beck, and Glennon Doyle Melton. MAGIC LESSONS art courtesy of Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
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Two women in comedy, Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin, talking about women and comedy. No guests, just two headliners who started in the 80s and never stopped.
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Tiny Victories is the 15 minute podcast that pushes back on the notion that you have to "go big" or "go home". Sometimes just going is the victory. Each week, hosts Annabelle Gurwitch and Laura House invite listeners to adopt a TINY victory frame of mind, and share tales of fleeting joys and minor accomplishments in this majorly messed-up world.
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Story Break is a weekly podcast from RocketJump where we (Will Campos, Matt Arnold, and Freddie Wong) sit down in the RocketJump writer's room and attempt to "break" a story for a ridiculous concept, property, or idea that we in NO way have any rights to. Join us every week as we attempt to tackle everything from beloved video games to billion dollar franchises!
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Welcome to Oh No, Ross and Carrie, the show where we don’t just report on fringe science, spirituality, and claims of the paranormal, but take part ourselves. Follow us as we join religions, undergo alternative treatments, seek out the paranormal, and always find the humor in life's biggest mysteries. We show up - so you don’t have to.
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Jolene Purdy on 'The Bondsman' & 'Hairspray' (2007)
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From booking her first audition (as a kid, for beloved cult classic DONNIE DARKO) to being Kevin Bacon's literal boss-from-hell in the new Amazon series THE BONDSMAN, Jolene Purdy has had a full career on screens of all sizes. She talks with Jordan about the challenges of being an "outside the box" casting choice, the importance of staying true to …
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Before we go to Switzerland in 2025, we've got to go back to the last time they won: 1988, in Dublin Ireland. The Eurovangelists dive into a VERY 80s ESC with special guest Danielle Radford of MaxFun's Tights and Fights, and is there ever a bounty of Irish postcards and oversized shoulder pads to enjoy. Jeremy is bored to tears by his countrymen, D…
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82: International Space Law & Taxidermy
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What laws are there to worry about in the moon? And what does space law teach us about Earth law? And what can we learn about societies throughout history from the lens of stuffing dead animals? Images we Talk About: Orbiting Space Debris Fallen Space Debris Hanging Christian Crocodile Hanging Christian Crocodile Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03…
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Blue Prince is the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far... but does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about the game's unique genre-blending design, the appeal of the puzzles, the story hidden underneath it all, and much, much more. Plus: a very special announcement! One More Thing: Kirk: Slough House Books 5-8 (Mic…
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Kalee and Nik both want their dad's cool ring in the shape of a lion's head. The problem? Their dad is still alive! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus, a woman who believes she is owed a cruise from her friend and a man who would like his good buddy to stop telling their coworkers he used to sleep without sheets on the bed! Recorded LIVE at the Ann Arb…
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Week 4: The Massimo Minute (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
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Ify's coming in hot from Renn Faire! Sierra still doesn't get any references! Mike is in Portugal! Support us at maximum.org/join or by following us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague.By Ify Nwadiwe, Sierra Katow, Mike Cabellon, maximumfun.org, TV Chef Fantasy League
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This week on the show Jackie (@jackiekashian) gets too excited before a story takes a dark turn. They agree talk radio isn't funny. Plus, Laurie (@anylaurie16) make fun of Jackie for treating getting to the airport like its a theater event. Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video f…
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Philosophy Tube’s Abigail Thorn Takes You Scuba Diving
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Whether you know her from the phenomenally popular YouTube channel Philosophy Tube or from her acting appearances in House of the Dragon or The Acolyte, chances are Abigail Thorn was dry when you saw her and above the surface of the water. Just know that this is not where she prefers to be. Abigail is a scuba diver and is here to send you to sleep …
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We picked this week's movie based on vibes alone. We watched the 1967 horror film She Freak, about a woman who works at a carnival freak show. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Reefer Madness (1936) ----- If you missed our Fern Gully watch-a-long during the MaxFunDrive, you can watch it here! See Jordan Jesse Go! Live in Chicago 4/11 at t…
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The Thorny Issue of Airline Pilots and Mental Illness
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Statistics say that 23% of Americans are currently living with some form of mental illness. For most people, that calls for reaching out for help and receiving treatment and advice on management. But if you’re an FAA-approved airline pilot, disclosing that you have something like a depressive disorder or an anxiety problem can mean a temporary paus…
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Producer Julian Burrell delivers a quick update on the aftermath of the MaxFunDrive and everything YOU helped make happen as a MaxFun member. If you're a MaxFun Member at ANY level and you want one or more of the great pins from this year that will benefit the Transgender Law Center, go to maximumfun.org/pinsale. Look forward to a lot of great cont…
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Ep 405 - Spring Book Rex + Book Tattoos from Trash Baby Authors
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Brea and Mallory recommend spring books! Plus, they test out cork bookmarks and solve a problem about bookish tattoos from authors who turned out to be trash babies. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List …
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Thanks to yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we now know a lot more about the Nintendo Switch 2, from the price (high!) to the release date (soon!) to the fact that omg they showed Silksong for three seconds and said it's coming in 2025, which means it MUST come out this year since when has a console maker ever been wrong about when Silksong is coming ou…
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Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers! Games played: Dr. Devilled submitted by Shayna Boyd from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Batman Character or Real Bat? submitted by Matt Something from Pennsylvania, USA, and Nerds or Rice with rules by Lara from Napa, California Callers: Shayna from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Co…
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Episode 62: Lys Assia, the Queen of Eurovision
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You can't talk about Switzerland in Eurovision without going back to the very first year of the ESC: 1956. This week we're talking about the winner of that first contest, Lys Assia, and her long history with the contest with our special returning guest, Tobias Larsson of the Eurovision deep dive blog, Tobson och alla bidragen (https://allaeurovisio…
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Chris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' [REPLAY]
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This episode originally aired in September of 2024. Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen…
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Adam and Jeff discuss a ridiculous feud between one of the biggest names in sports and one of the biggest names in sports media. Show notes: https://rebrand.ly/sasvlebronBy Big Pond Podcasts
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The trash pickup schedule in Nick and Michele’s neighborhood is confusing. No one knows when to bring their bins out! Nick wants to put an automated digital sign in their front window that displays the schedule. But Michele is opposed! She says the sign is TACKY. Who's right? Who's wrong? With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae! Jean Grae's IN MY REMAINING YE…
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Week 3: Shuai Misses His Shuaif (Top Chef: Destination Canada)
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This week we debate what a “recipe developer” does, meet Ify's Zombonies, and are full of scoops (not ice cream). Thank you to everyone who contributed to our mindblowing Max Fun Drive! 293, baby! You can still support us at maximum.org/join or by following us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague.By Mike Cabellon, maximumfun.org, Ify Nwadiwe, TV Chef Fantasy League, Sierra Katow
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This week on the show, Laurie (@anylaurie16) pleads with Jackie (@jackiekashian) to not start her explanation over again. Kilmartin also confuses some protesters with her sign referencing the Boer War. Plus, Jackie recounts her experience on a long drive in an EV. Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show mov…
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Queen Priyanka on Crazy-Ass Dog Ownership
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Queen Priyanka is many things: singer, drag queen, Canadian television personality. But today we talk about her role as dog owner and keen observer of the quirks and personality facets of other dog owners, specifically the kind of dog owner that can be characterized as “crazy-ass dog owner.” If you like dogs, are fascinated by the eclectic habits o…
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This week our friends Oscar Montoya and Mike Drucker join Dave for some garbled videogame tunes, Wario-ized celebrities, and videogame movie trivia. Mike Drucker would like to plug Good Game No Rematch and recommends Two Point Museum Oscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and Drag Her! and recommends Infinity Nikki And finally Dave is on B…
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
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This week we watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, the shockingly not bad film version of the 90's kids TV show about teens who do activities. Tune in next week when our movie will be... She Freak (1967) ----- See Jordan Jesse Go! Live in Chicago 4/11 at the Sleeping Village. Buy tickets here. While in Chicago, Jordan will also be at the C…
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Hanif Abdurraqib on Cultivating a Support System, Depression, Anxiety, and Basketball
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Hanif Abdurraqib is a MacArthur Fellow, accomplished poet, and critically lauded author of numerous books, including There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, which is now out in paperback. He’s also a person who deals with major depressive disorder and numerous anxiety disorders. In a revealing, positive, and practical interview, Hani…
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#MaxFunDrive Amnesty weekend -- A wrestling match at MaxFun HQ?!
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This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month goes so far and earns you great gifts. Including this pin that’s available for those who contribute at least $10 a month! And yes, the rumors are true: If we reach 200 new up…
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#MaxFunDrive Bonus: WrestleMania 13 ft. Dimitry Pompée
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This episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you love this show and want to help it continue, go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member. A contribution of $5 a month goes so far and earns you great gifts. It’s the return of Dimitry Pompée from the “Eurovangelists” podcast. He’s got an especially busy season supporting not one but TWO inte…
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Sound Heap Inc. CEO & Fun Captain John-Luke Roberts presents clips from all the best podcasts on the Sound Heap Inc. podcast network, which this week include: Mennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn., the masculine podcast which is now spelt with seventeen ns. Look Who’s Tiktokking Now A Cowboy To Comfort The Grieving Off With Their Heads, the show where celebrity gue…
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