Best Looming Shadows Podcasts (2024)

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Secret of the Dragon Emperor - Session 1 - Atop the Kummer Mountains 1:25:34

1h ago1:25:34

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Mallory leads Digby, Wilggis, and Christoff across the Kummer Mountains towards the Misty Vale when a pained voice is heard up ahead. Instantly on guard the players slowly approach the injured man.By Reagan Morris

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Kamala Harris and the glass cliff 13:38

29m ago13:38

13:38

It’s official, folks. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in. Some are pointing out similarities between VP Harris’ eleventh-hour candidacy and the “glass cliff effect,” when a woman is put in a position of leadership to fix a company in crisis. We’ll get into it and fi…

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Secret of the Dragon Emperor - Session 0 - Meet the group. 2:01:52

6h ago2:01:52

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It's character creation time! Before we start our Secret of the Dragon Emperor playthrough we thought it was best to get together, create some characters, understand a bit more of the Dragonbane system, and prepare for the road ahead. Introducing Reagan as the Dungeonkeeper, Reece as Wilggis, Adam as Christoff, Shanon as Digby, and new addition Moj…

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What happens to Biden’s campaign money if he quits the race? 28:21

17m ago28:21

28:21

In May, President Joe Biden’s campaign said it had a hefty $91 million stashed in the bank. If Biden were to end his candidacy, what would happen to all that cash? We’ll get into it. And, we’ll explain why the federal government’s plan to phase out its purchases of single-use plastics could have a sizable impact on the country’s use of plastic over…

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Tales to Terrify 651 C. R. Langille 1:10:31

3h ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Welcome to episode 651. We have one tale for you this week, about a group of outlaws running from the law… and deep into something far worse. COMING UP Good Evening: Flash Submissions and Thank-you: 00:01:06 C. R. Langille’s The Deep Timber as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:03:43 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to …

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The elephant in the room at the RNC 12:20

41m ago12:20

12:20

This week Sean O’Brien became the first ever president of the Teamsters union to speak at the Republican National Convention. We’ll explain why this ruffled some feathers and what it could mean for the relationship between unions and the Democratic Party. And, we’ll get into how the lock-in effect is shaping today’s housing market and why the Feder…

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The Trump-Biden Race and Its Impact on Latin America with John Feeley 38:48

2h ago38:48

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Join us on the Americas Today podcast with former U.S. Ambassador to Panama and Univision analyst John Feeley. We discuss the U.S. election, including Biden's debate performance, the assassination attempt on Trump, the GOP Convention, and Panama's recent election. Don't miss it!By Global Americans

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The populist threat to climate action 16:34

30m ago16:34

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The transition to our clean energy economy is already underway. But progress on climate change may slow down as climate populism on the far right is taking root in developed economies. We’ll explain why cheaper, green technologies might be the antidote. Meanwhile, in Arizona, ballooning costs for a school voucher program triggered a state budget cr…

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Want to protect our democracy? Start here! 35:22

44m ago35:22

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If you’ve been feeling hopeless about the news, the election, the economy, the climate crisis and everything else that’s going on, today’s episode is for you. Emily Amick, lawyer and co-author of “Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives,” argues we can all become better participants in our democrac…

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The deluge of Trump news 17:12

18m ago17:12

17:12

We’re still processing the news of the shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. On top of that, a federal judge dismissed the classified documents case against the former president. We’ll get into the news and why it matters how we talk about it. Then, we’ll explain why eviction rates remain above pre-pandemic lev…

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A funding freeze for Biden 23:14

14h ago23:14

23:14

In the aftermath of the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, money’s been talking. Major donors to a key pro-Biden super PAC are reportedly putting donations worth $90 million on ice if Biden stays in the race. We’ll get into what the funding freeze means for the future of Biden’s campaign. Plus, guest host Sabri Be…

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Brazil Divided: Understanding Lula’s Third Term with Richard Lapper 29:38

1d ago29:38

29:38

Join us on the Americas Today podcast with Richard Lapper, former Financial Times Latin America editor and author of the acclaimed book, "Beef, Bullets and Bible: Brazil in The Age of Bolsonaro." We explore Lula's free trade agreement with Palestine, animosity with Milei, polarization in Brazil, and the arm's length relationship with the US. Don't …

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Tales to Terrify 650 Nathaniel Matthews Lee 42:11

1d ago42:11

42:11

Welcome to episode 650. We have one tale for you, about a reluctant sailor aboard a privateer vessel whose search for justice uncovers something far more disturbing. COMING UP Good Evening: Thank-you and Submissions: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Nathaniel Matthews Lee’s The Ship’s Cat as read by Tony Walker: 00:04:12 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Ship’s Cat contains …

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A new normal for interest rates? 22:28

1d ago22:28

22:28

If you’re waiting for interest rates to fall back to the near-zero levels of the 2010s, don’t hold your breath. On Capitol Hill this week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told senators that era is probably over. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll unpack why more NATO members are spending more on defense and what’s causing widespread financial strain…

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Who’s ready for retirement? 19:47

3d ago19:47

19:47

For the oldest members of Gen X, retirement is right around the corner. But a new report from BlackRock found only 60% of Gen X feels on track to retire, the lowest of any generation. We’ll do the numbers on which Americans feel confident in their retirement savings and what could explain generational and gender gaps. And, we’ll get into a social m…

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The problem with the American 30-year mortgage 31:15

4d ago31:15

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is as American as apple pie. But it wasn’t always this way, and it’s putting the housing market in a tough spot lately. A substantial amount of homeowners with low-rate mortgages are choosing to stay put in their homes rather than selling and buying a new one at higher rates. It’s created what’s known as a lock-in ef…

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Let’s get smart about the 1.5 degree global warming limit 21:11

5d ago21:11

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In June, global temperatures had surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for 12 months straight, encroaching on the goal set in the Paris climate accord. We’ll explain why scientists use 1.5 degrees as a key benchmark and why it’s important to have hard conversations about climate change. Then, we’ll get into an investigation reve…

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Chad Daybell Thinks He And Lori Vallow Are Like The 'Eurythmics'-Half Year Review 9:09

9d ago9:09

9:09

Welcome to the "Half Year Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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From “This Is Uncomfortable”: The high price of cheap clothes 36:31

8d ago36:31

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Hey Smarties! We’re on a little break for the Fourth of July holiday. So today we’re bringing you an episode from our friends at “This Is Uncomfortable.” It’s all about the fashion industry and the workers who make the clothes we buy (and often throw away). In this episode, producer Alice Wilder introduces us to one garment worker’s personal fight …

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Ret FBI Robin Dreeke Wonders If Chad Daybell's Kids Are Still Part Of His 'Cult'? -Half Year Review 7:43

8d ago7:43

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Welcome to the "Half Year Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Tales to Terrify 649 M. J. Jones 1:20:36

8d ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Welcome to episode 649. We have one tale for you this week, about a wily Roman courier who faces a threat beyond his imagining. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 M. J. Jones’ Quod Volunt Credunt as read by Alex Weinle: 00:02:31 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch M. J. Jones on X (@mjj_writes) Orig…

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Lori Vallow Seems Frustrated That The Ghost Of Alex Cox Isn't Doing His 'Job' From The Other Side-Half Year Review 7:30

9d ago7:30

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Welcome to the "Half Year Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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Listen As Lori Vallow Asks Chad Daybell To Talk To The Ghost Of Her Brother, Why Her 'Plan' Isn't Working Out-Half Year Review 7:00

9d ago7:00

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Welcome to the "Half Year Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news. This is not your average …

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From “Million Bazillion”: Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox? 29:02

9d ago29:02

29:02

Hey Smarties! We’re off for the Fourth of July holiday. So today we’re bringing you a super fun episode of “Million Bazillion” that’ll teach you and your kiddos about a bit of our nation’s history and a highly secretive landmark. It’s all about Fort Knox, known as one of the most secure places in the world, and why it holds so much of the country’s…

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Our GPS system is wearing down 9:15

10d ago9:15

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Much in our modern lives depends on GPS. But the United States’ GPS system is getting old and hasn’t kept up with international competition. We’ll get into how this leaves the U.S. vulnerable to national security threats. And, new data shows that as abortion protections have eroded across the country, more young women have been getting sterilized. …

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The evolution of the American office 27:08

11d ago27:08

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It’s been about four years since the great remote work experiment took off for many employees who work computer-bound jobs. After plenty of back and forth between return-to-office mandates and work-from-home advocates, neither side really won. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the share of Americans doing some or all of their work…

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A one-two punch for the power of federal agencies 20:09

12d ago20:09

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A Supreme Court ruling today gives companies a dramatically wider window to challenge federal regulations with lawsuits. We’ll get into why this is particularly important in light of a separate decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, and how it could impact other federal regulations like the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses. …

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Chad Daybell's Notorious Idaho Home Listed for $350,000: Gruesome History Shadows Sale 14:36

13d ago14:36

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The Idaho home once owned by convicted murderer Chad Daybell has hit the market, listed at $350,000. This seemingly ordinary property in Rexburg, ID, is infamous for being the site where the remains of Daybell's two stepchildren, Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, were discovered buried in the backyard in June 2020. Daybell, recently senten…

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Curse of Strahd - Episode 99 - The Crit-Miss Special 2023 3:35:10

14d ago3:35:10

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Preparations are under way for the first joyous celebration since Strahd was destroyed, and a mere DAY before celebrations were to begin, the most important part has been taken!By Reagan Morris

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Our take on the debate (and drone light shows) 32:14

15d ago32:14

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There were no fireworks for the Democratic Party during last night’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. While Trump made false claims throughout the night, Biden did little to assuage fears that he’s not up to the job. We’ll get into how the Biden campaign’s fundraising strategy is already shifting and what it mig…

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Tales to Terrify 648 Rosemary Selking & Justin Moritz 43:20

16d ago43:20

43:20

Welcome to episode 648. We have two tales for you this week, about some suspicious leftovers, and a woman who sacrifices everything for her newborn son. COMING UP Good Evening: Thank-you, Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 Rosemary Selking’s Lo Mein as read by Seth Williams: 00:03:45 [Trigger] Justin Moritz’s What a Mother Would Do as read by Krystal Hammond:…

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SCOTUS shakes up SEC 13:03

16d ago13:03

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The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a huge blow to the Securities and Exchange Commission today when it ruled against its use of in-house judges to enforce securities fraud laws. We’ll get into why the decision will make the SEC’s job harder and what it could mean for other federal agencies. Plus, we’ll bust a common myth about Social Security and explain…

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Keeping up with the Supreme Court 10:55

17d ago10:55

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This year’s Supreme Court decision season has been a busy one, and it’s not over yet. We’ll get into the court’s leaked opinion on emergency abortions and two other expected decisions that have the business world watching. Plus, another round of Cybertruck recalls and why it’s fine to keep referring to X as Twitter (per one Supreme Court justice). …

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Are we living in a K-shaped economy? 20:05

27d ago20:05

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In the wake of the COVID-19 recession, many economists were describing the United States’ economic recovery as K-shaped. Basically, high-income Americans bounced back quicker than those at the lower end of the income scale. So, did we ever ditch that K shape? The person who coined the phrase “K-shaped recovery” back then, says no. On the show today…

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Episode 54: The Not E3 No Bummer Summer Continues 1:02:29

18d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai continue to be awash in trailers for new games as Not E3 Season marches on. We stop to pick apart the Season 2 DLC announcement for Street Fighter VI, as longtime SNK stalwarts, though Eddy himself had some timing qualms about what it all meant for the future, while James took a rosier view of the big …

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Judge Orders Permanent Sealing of Exhibits in Chad Daybell Murder Trial to Protect Victims' Families 9:13

28d ago9:13

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In a move to protect the privacy and dignity of the victims' families, Judge Steven Boyce has permanently sealed nearly 100 exhibits from the high-profile Chad Daybell murder trial. The decision, announced after Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of Tammy Daybell, Joshua “JJ” Vallow, and Tylee Ryan, comes in response to multiple request…

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The conservative push to weed out anti-Trump federal workers 14:38

19d ago14:38

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Groups aligned with former President Trump are hunting through information to come up with a list of federal employees who might be resistant to a second Trump administration. We’ll discuss the push to reshape government. Plus, is the urban/rural divide a myth? And, a viral voicemail pep talk from a testing center worker makes us smile. Here’s ever…

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The IRS battles a fraud-plagued tax credit 21:36

22d ago21:36

21:36

Four years after the Internal Revenue Service created a tax credit to help struggling businesses get through the pandemic, the agency ultimately plans to reject the majority of claims filed under the program. We’ll explain how it became swamped with fraud. And, Major League Baseball legend Reggie Jackson opened up about the racism he and other Blac…

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Tales to Terrify 647 Barbara A. Barnett 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Welcome to episode 647. We have one tale for you, about a pair of strangers brought together over an unusual attachment to their collectibles. COMING UP Good Evening: Thank-You: 00:01:06 Barbara A. Barnett’s Self Storage as read by Anthony Babington: 00:02:55 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Ba…

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Turbulent times at Boeing 11:41

23d ago11:41

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This week, senators grilled Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun about the aviation company’s safety culture and its retaliation against whistleblowers. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg for Boeing. We’ll explain. Plus, why President Joe Biden’s new immigration plan is a big deal. And, who knew there were this many cricket fans in the U.S.? Her…

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