Best Rivers Langley Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #442 - "Democracy Manifest" with John-Michael Bond 1:34:49

4h ago1:34:49

1:34:49

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined once again by one of our all time favorites, comedian John-Michael Bond! We kick this one off by trying out an energy drink made by an e-sports team that's co-owned by musical villains Drake and Scooter Braun. We pay tribute to the late great Jack Karlson. Jack was only trying to enjoy a "su…

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#312 America’s Worst Vice President w/ Niki Hemmer 57:42

5d ago57:42

57:42

The 2024 Presidential election is in full swing and so is the parade of personal attacks, appeals to emotion and (most important for us) grandiose and unsubstantiated claims about history. And of the many statements that fall in that last category, one stands out as both exceptionally ridiculous and a perfect setup to connect today’s politics to th…

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Dare to Believe, pt 2 45:10

7d ago45:10

45:10

by Heidi Hughes

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Episode #441 - "Put Me in, Coach" with Michael Magid 1:44:50

5d ago1:44:50

1:44:50

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined at Disgraceland Studios by comedian and professional soccer player Michael Magid! We kick this one off with a 'Friday the 13th' energy drink. We chat about a ridiculous negative review that someone left on a Florida stand-up comedy Facebook page. We also pick Michael's brain about being a yo…

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Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Legacy w/ Mark Updegrove & Mark A. Lawrence 54:50

8d ago54:50

54:50

With a sitting VP running for President for the first time since Al Gore’s failed bid for the White House in 2000, there’s been a lot of talk about the role the VP plays in government, the impact a VP pick has on a Presidential campaign, and just how much Kamala Harris’ record as VP/relationship to President Joe Biden can show us about her own agen…

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Dare to Believe, pt 1 48:16

14d ago48:16

48:16

by Heidi Hughes

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Episode #440 - "Bear Necessities" 1:41:28

2h ago1:41:28

1:41:28

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are all by their lonesome at Disgraceland Studios. We test out a hippie-dippie energy drink for women called "Gorgie" and then talk about the recent revelations involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a dead bear. We also do a round up of some recent chaotic news stories that involve two brothers having a …

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Continuing, pt 3 44:55

20d ago44:55

44:55

by Paul Hughes

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#311 Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: A 200 Year View w/ Mark Schneider 51:16

7d ago51:16

51:16

On August 15th, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States for a grand farewell tour. It was his first visit since leaving the US in the late 1780s. The tour was a unifying moment for a deeply divided country. In the wake of a crippling economic downturn, and a fracturing over the Missouri question and the issue of slavery, the na…

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Episode #439 - "Red Hot Chili Fingers" with Rick Wood 1:29:58

7d ago1:29:58

1:29:58

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined at Disgraceland Studios by comedian, musician, and fan favorite Rick Wood! We kick this one off with a drink made out of a fake gas station drug called "Kava". We then talk about the latest episode of Bill Maher's HORRIBLE YouTube show called "Club Random" where he talks to the 21 year-old "…

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The History of North Carolina Popular Music w/ David Menconi & Dolph Ramseur 50:17

8d ago50:17

50:17

Journalist David Menconi has documented the people and sounds of North Carolina’s music scene for almost three decades. In this episode, Ben and guest co-host Dolph Ramseur speak with David about his book Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk, and how the mus…

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Continuing, pt 2 41:16

28d ago41:16

41:16

by Paul Hughes

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Episode #438 - "Everyone's A Winner" with Klee Wiggins 1:28:22

24d ago1:28:22

1:28:22

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' out at Disgraceland with one of our all-time favorites, comedian and all-around delight, Klee Wiggins! We kick this one off with an energy drink called "Rat Bastard" and, wouldn't you know it, the owner is kind of a weirdo. We also talk about the recent downfall and absolutely unhinged media appearances a…

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#310 The Stone Pony: An Oral History w/ Nick Corasaniti 51:52

15d ago51:52

51:52

The Stone Pony and its hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey are iconic settings in the story of some of America’s greatest rock musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, and Southside Johnny Lyon. The Pony’s path from high-risk passion project to iconic venue was, however, anything but direct; from its founding in 1974, the club was …

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Continuing, pt 1 35:24

1M ago35:24

35:24

by Paul Hughes

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Episode #437 - "Chimi Bang Bang" with Ben Sawyer 1:50:38

21d ago1:50:38

1:50:38

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined once again by comedian and history professor Dr. Benjamin Sawyer from 'The Road to Now' Podcast! We're chatting about the various horrifying mutations permeating the landscape of American supermarkets and fast food establishments. We also talk about the weirdest ever Olympic Games of all tim…

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The 2020 Election: A (Revisited) First Draft w/ Robert Costa 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

Joe Biden has decided to decline the Democratic nomination for the Presidency in 2024 so today we take a look back at Biden’s path to seek the nomination in 2020 and Ben shares his thoughts on why July 21, 2024 might be the day that secures Biden’s legacy in American history. Our conversation with Robert Costa on his book Peril, which he co-authore…

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Today if You Hear His Voice 39:23

1M ago39:23

39:23

by Heidi Hughes

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Episode #436 - "The Battle Box" with Kelly McInerney & Kevin Anderson 1:49:26

1M ago1:49:26

1:49:26

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' at Disgraceland with TWO incredible guests: comedians Kelly McInerney and Kevin Anderson! We're chatting about some recent news items from last weekend that you may have heard about. We test out a Ghostbusters-themed energy drink and talk about the tri-state senator that just got found guilty of taking br…

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#309 Sam Patch: America’s First Daredevil w/ Rivers Langley & Narado Moore 1:33:05

29d ago1:33:05

1:33:05

When the Erie Canal opened in the 1820s, it brought with it an industrial system that radically transformed the daily lives of the American farmers who lived in the region. Out of this disruption came some of America’s earliest labor actions, the rise of new Christian sects, and America’s first daredevil, Sam Patch, who dazzled the masses and offen…

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Choosing Life with Discernment, pt 2 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

by Paul Hughes

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Overcoming Fear of Man, pt 1 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

by Beth Brown

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Episode #435 - "2003" (Part 2) with Kyle Clark & Anna Valenzuela 2:28:56

1M ago2:28:56

2:28:56

In this episode, Rivers is joined by comedians Kyle Clark and Anna Valenzuela, for the second part of our exploration of the year 2003. In Part 2, we slide through the jaw-dropping final six months of this year. There's some huge movies, lots of incredible music, hilarious TV, and even a couple strange inventions. This was an absolutely crazy year …

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Woodrow Wilson & Presidential Morality w/ Patricia O'Toole 52:43

1M ago52:43

52:43

Patricia O’Toole’s The Moralist: Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made (Simon & Schuster, 2018) examines the life of a President whose policy was guided by his personal sense of morality. From today’s perspective, Woodrow Wilson’s time in the White House (1913-1921) seems full of contradictions. He supported a constitutional amendment to ensure wome…

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Episode #434 - "2003" (Part 1) with Kevin Anderson, Keith Carey, & Kyle Clark 2:34:01

2M ago2:34:01

2:34:01

In this episode, Rivers is joined at Disgraceland Studios by THREE hilarious comedians, Kevin Anderson, Keith Carey, and Kyle Clark, for our annual tradition of trying to find the funniest year of all time. This time, it's all about THE YEAR 2003. In Part 1, we go into absolutely everything from the first six months of this year: movies, music, TV,…

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Securing the Revolution: Washington’s Farewell Address w/ John Avlon 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

On July 4th, we celebrate American Independence. But, as Ben argues in his new intro to this episode, the real gift of the founding generation was more than that: it’s the inheritance of the revolution. George Washington is one of the most revered figures in American history. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington led his troops …

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Your Heavenly Father 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

by Heidi Hughes

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Episode #433 - "Undercutters" with Erik Barnes 2:10:06

2M ago2:10:06

2:10:06

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined at Disgraceland Studios by comedian and pro-wrestling commentator extraordinaire, Erik Barnes! We kick this one off by chatting about some of the recent goings-on in East Hollywood and testing out the new sweet tea from country music star and accused racist felon, Morgan Wallen. We also talk…

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When the Irish Invaded Canada w/ Chris Klein 42:49

2M ago42:49

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In 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood, comprised primarily of Irish Civil War veterans, led a series of attacks on Canadian provinces just across the border from the United States. Their goal: seize Canadian territory and exchange it for Irish independence. Similar raids continued until 1871, and although they were ultimately unsuccessful, they are part …