Best Kristen Lena Podcasts (2024)

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Lena Reitz: Part 2 57:21

22h ago57:21

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Episode 119. Welcome to part 2 of Kristen’s conversation with Lena Reitz. In this episode, they reminisce over their early days in Hollywood living in a one-bedroom apartment and making music every day. Kristen and Lena share stories about their residency at Cat Club on Sunset Blvd, a music video they made with Tom Sandoval, and performing for Pink…

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Raw-Dogging, The Olympics, and Edibles with Zack Wickham 54:05

1d ago54:05

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Episode 121. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Zack Wickham to decode the latest Gen Z phrases. They also talk about the Olympics – what really goes down in the Olympic Village? (Kristen is SHOCKED). They discuss some current events including a man who got kicked off a plane for some wild behavior and more! Congrats to Kristen and Zack for …

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WWDTM: Dr. Anthony Fauci 47:26

18m ago47:26

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Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep. 191 - You Want a Piece of Me? The Top 3 Funniest Pie Crimes 1:01:56

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we’re going to take a break from talking about traumatic crimes. Instead, we’re going to tell you about some ridiculous crimes involving pie. Trust us, you’ll enjoy this episode. It’s officially one of our favorites. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Caffeinated Cons…

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WWDTM: Kathleen Hanna 48:42

7m ago48:42

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This week, punk icon and author Kathleen Hanna joins panelists Peter Grosz, Meredith Scardino, and Mo Rocca to talk about her new memoir and the SooperDooperLooper Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep. 190 - 90 Seconds of Horror: The Murder of Warren Barnes 1:01:56

2h ago1:01:56

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Send us a Text Message. In February 2021, “the Reading Man” of Grand Junction, a man named Warren Barnes, became the target of an aspiring serial killer. Two days after Warren was last seen by his friends, a local teen’s mom found a severed head and hands in her son’s closet. Also, Junction apparently refers to the confluence of the Colorado River …

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WWDTM: Allyson Felix 48:02

1m ago48:02

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This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, Not My Job guest Allyson Felix and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount, Jr. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Breaking News: Tom Sandoval is NOT suing Ariana Madix! 49:52

4h ago49:52

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Episode 120. In this episode, Kristen and Luke address the news that was just released today – Tom Sandoval is NOT suing Ariana Madix?! They share their opinions and unfiltered thoughts about the situation… even choosing to disagree at times. Next they talk about what they think their toxic traits are! More breaking news, they’ve finally signed on …

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Ep. 189 - The Sex Doll Killer: The Murder of Kristen Trickle 1:12:07

7h ago1:12:07

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Send us a Text Message. On Halloween 2019, 26-year-old Kristen Trickle died in her bed. The coroner ruled it a suicide, but both Kristen’s family and the detectives on her case knew that it had to be murder. The evidence kept stacking up until authorities finally had enough to arrest her killer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: …

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WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford 47:20

22d ago47:20

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This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy Blotnick Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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WWDTM: Happy Independence Day! 47:18

7d ago47:18

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This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lena Reitz: Part 1 54:54

8d ago54:54

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Episode 118. This week, Kristen is joined by one of her besties as well as her first roommate in Los Angeles Lena Reitz. Lena is internationally renowned as one of the most skilled and well-rounded extension stylists in the industry. She is also the Creator of the Universal Hair Extension Technique “Skinny Weft” and her work has been seen on key ac…

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WWDTM: Christian McBride 47:12

1M ago47:12

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This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Catching Up with Kristen & Luke + AMA 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

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Episode 117. This week, we’re catching up with Kristen & Luke! They share an update on their fertility journey, their search for a house, and wrap up the episode by answering listener questions. Kristen opens about her ADHD, OCD, and depression and has a vulnerable conversation with Luke about how it might feel being in a relationship with her. Wha…

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Ep. 188 – The Murder of Dedra Lawrence & Deanna Lawrence 1:01:57

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Send us a Text Message. In November 2017, 24-year-old Dedra Lawrence was sharing a home with her mom, 46-year-old Deanna Lawrence. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Speak of the Devil Podcast: https://linktr.ee/speakofthedevil Episode Source List: https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-crimin…

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AirSculpt with Dr. Aaron Rollins 1:05:41

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Episode 116. This week, Kristen and Zack are joined by Dr. Aaron Rollins, cosmetic surgeon to the stars and founder and creator of AirSculpt. They talk about what AirSculpt is, Kristen’s experience with the procedure, as well as her recovery time. Go to AirSculpt.com to learn more and sign up for a complimentary consultation! Sponsors: Go to Addyi.…

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WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer 48:27

21d ago48:27

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Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Ep. 187 - The Murder of Regilla “Jill” Stacy 47:52

23d ago47:52

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Send us a Text Message. In 2013, 48-year-old Jill Stacy was canning homemade salsa made from veggies she grew on the morning someone brutally murdered her. Investigators suspected she knew her killer, but they really didn’t have any suspects. But cold case detectives weren’t going to give up on Jill’s case, and her family would make sure she got ju…

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WWDTM: Michelle Williams 46:56

28d ago46:56

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On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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All things Reality with Joe Amabile 57:24

1M ago57:24

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Episode 115. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Joe Amabile, also known as “Grocery Store Joe.” Joe has been on The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, Dancing with the Stars, Family Feud, and most recently, The Goat, with Kristen! He talks about getting scouted for The Bachelorette at a grocery store, his experiences on all the different re…

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Ep. 186 - The Buffalo Narrows Ax Murders 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Send us a Text Message. As police arrived to arrest him, murderer Frederick Moses McCallum sat at a kitchen table, drinking tea. The priest he’d called to the crime scene stood nearby. Inside the small house in Buffalo Narrows, the seven members of the Pederson Family lay bleeding from axe wounds, along with family friend John Baptiste Herman in on…

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WWDTM: Charlamagne tha God 48:28

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This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, growing up a nerd, and loving Judy Blume. Plus panelists, Shane O'Neill, Alzo Slade, and Karen Chee rub your back. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Jasmine Goode & Melissa Carelli 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

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Episode 114. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Jasmine Goode and Melissa Carelli to talk all things “The Valley”! Jasmine talks about her past from being on the dance team for the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, and the NY Jets, to being on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Melissa talks about being on Netflix’s “Squid Game: The…

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Ep. 185 - The Murderous Postmistress of West Palm Beach: The Crimes of Lena Clarke 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Send us a Text Message. It’s 1921, and 35-year-old Lena Clark has a problem. There’s money missing from her post office, but she’s about to point the finger of a former mail carrier, Fred Miltimore. Fred was more than just a coworker, though, and Lena is more than meets the eye. This case has murder, fortune telling, crystal balls, snakes, lies, sn…

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WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition! 46:41

1M ago46:41

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This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Wild at Heart: Balancing Animal Training, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

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Episode 113. This week, one of Kristen’s closest friends, Kirstin McMillan joins the podcast! Kirstin is a studio animal trainer that has been featured on ABC, Animal Planet, CBS, NY Times, and so much more! From the Circus to Hollywood, Kirstin shares her story of how she grew up and what got her into training animals. She also opens up about how …

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Ep. 184 - The Murder of Zion Foster 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Send us a Text Message. In January 2022, 17-year-old Zion Foster got off work and decided to hang out with her cousin. She never came home that night, and her family lost a creative girl who loved reading and being a big sister. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Getting Down & Wordy Podcast - https://…

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Ep. 183 - Bad Acts Live: Movie Murders, Oh! The Horror, and Superhero Slip-Ups 48:27

2M ago48:27

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a 3-Part Live Show from Comicpalooza in Houston, TX. We’re going to talk about movies inspired by real-life murders (hello, Scream), murders committed by killers who claimed to be creatures (sure, you’re a real vampire), and a few dummies who committed crimes dressed as superheroes (Spiderman gets his butt kicked…

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WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt 47:38

2M ago47:38

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This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around. WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apolog…

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It All Happened – Last Night on VPR S11 Reunion Part 2 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Episode 112. In this episode, Kristen and Luke recap the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Reunion Part 2 and Kristen is bringing out ALL the receipts this week! Sponsors: Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today. Go to JamesMae.co and use the code Podcast15 for 15% off your order. Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick …

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Reza Farahan: Shahs of Sunset Reboot, The Goat, and More! 59:31

2M ago59:31

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Episode 111. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Reza Farahan from Shahs of Sunset, The Goat, and Traitors! Reza reveals his current relationship status with the cast of Shahs of Sunset and teases a potential new show. He addresses the feud with a cast member from The Goat and responds to their apology after hearing it from the first time. Kr…

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WWDTM: Maya Hawke 47:10

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Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Stranger Things, childhood songs, and folk music beefs with panelists Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tom Schwartz: VPR Reunion and Plans for the Hiatus 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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Episode 110. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by very special guest, Tom Schwartz to talk all things VPR Season 11 Reunion and more. He shares his plans for the show’s hiatus, what it felt like watching the final act of the show live on stage, and his current relationship status with Katie. He also opens up about how he now feels about gettin…

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Ep. 182 - The Stolen Life of Sara Ann Goodwin 48:27

3M ago48:27

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Send us a Text Message. When 18-year-old Sara Ann Goodwin disappeared off a notorious Houston, TX, street, her friends did everything they could to search for her. After her violent murder, the words used to talk about Sara would continue to tear her down. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: The Ugly Ra…

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WWDTM: Chappell Roan 47:09

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Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Ep. 181 – The Devil Went Down to Georgia (& Up to Tennessee) 2:02:02

3M ago2:02:02

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Send us a Text Message. It’s Fall 2002, and teenagers Adam Chrismer and Samantha Leming decide to marry in a double wedding with their teenage friends, Kelly Willis and Brandon Chancey. Less than two months later, Adam and Samantha will be missing, as will Kelly’s step grandfather Sam Thomas—oh, and her mom’s been missing since 1987. Today, we’re d…

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It All Happened – Last Night on the VPR S11 Finale 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Episode 109. In this episode, Kristen and Zack Wickham recap the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Finale! Sponsors: Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today. Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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It All Happened – Last Night on VPR S11 E13 & E14 54:12

3M ago54:12

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Episode 108. In this episode, Kristen and Luke recap Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 13 & 14. Sponsors: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/kristen Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr. 47:03

3M ago47:03

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This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Our Balancing Acts 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Episode 107. In this episode, Kristen and Luke talk about what they’ve been up to lately from Stagecoach, to the premiere party of “The Goat”, to their therapy sessions + plans of moving, and so much more! They also share what they’ll be Balancing this spring with all their upcoming plans and travel. Big reveal for "The Valley’s" reunion discussed …

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Ep. 180 - Only Murders in the Boarding House 53:47

3M ago53:47

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Send us a Text Message. In October 2022, the tenants in Frances Walker’s boarding house knew something was wrong, even if the police didn’t believe them. Together, they investigated this murder until someone listened. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Saturdays are for the Ghouls - https://podcasts.ap…

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Q&A with Kristen and Luke 1:05:18

3M ago1:05:18

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Episode 106. This week, Kristen and Luke answer listener questions with a fun Q&A episode covering all things “The Valley” and so much more! Will there be a reunion for “The Valley”? Who are Kristen and Luke closet to from the cast? How has being on the show affected their relationship? Also, Kirsten addresses a scene that truly hurt her feelings. …

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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry 48:11

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Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep. 179 - The Stay Family Massacre 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

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Send us a Text Message. In July 2014, an intruder invaded the home of a loving family in Spring, Texas, on a misguided mission for revenge. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Haunted Tales Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haunted-tales/id1624389921 Episode Source List: https://caselaw.fin…

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It All Happened – Last Night on VPR S11 E12 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Episode 105. In this episode, Kristen and Luke recap Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 12, “How'd You Like Them Apples?” Luke also addresses a moment from their show “The Valley” that has been repeatedly brought up to him. Sponsors: Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code DOUTE to receive 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies. (21…

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WWDTM: Judith Butler 48:08

3M ago48:08

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This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Maz Jobrani, and Faith Salie to talk about gender, performativity, and their dream of becoming a clown. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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It’s KYLE CHAN! 1:41:09

4M ago1:41:09

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Episode 104. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Kyle Chan of Kyle Chan Design. You’ve seen his work on Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the movie “La La Land” and so much more! Kyle opens up for the first time about his experience with Scandoval both before the news broke last year and what followed after. From the message…

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Ep. 178 - Good Deed Punished: The Bonnie House Murders 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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Send us a Text Message. In 2006, Sarah Bonnie and her husband Ben tried to help out a family member going through a difficult time. Years later, her cousin Brian Dorsey would find himself in his own fight to live. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Moustachioed Podcastio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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WWDTM: Bill Cowher 47:39

3M ago47:39

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We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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“Why Do We Stay?” with Stephanie Quayle 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

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Episode 103. This week, Kristen and Luke are joined by Stephanie Quayle to talk about relationships and her new book, “Why Do We Stay: How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Your Freedom” which she wrote with Dr. Keith Campbell. Stephanie is a country singer-songwriter who frequents the Nashville music scene when she’s not on her Montana ranch…

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