Best Low Rider Podcasts (2024)

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War - Low Rider

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The band War formed in 1969, in Long Beach, California. “Low Rider” is from their 1975 album Why Can’t We Be Friends? The song was a hit as soon as it came out. It went to #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. And it’s just had tremendous lasting power ever since. Besides being in Dazed and Confused, where I heard it, it’s been sampled by The Beastie Boy…

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Small Potatoes

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An ode to the small, the banal, the overlooked things that make up the fabric of our lives.Most of our stories are about the big stuff: Important or dramatic events, big ideas that transform the world around us or inspire conflict and struggle and change. But most of our lives, day by day or hour by hour, are made up of … not that stuff. Most of ou…

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An Investigative Journalist Is Rocked By the ‘Inconceivable Truth’ Of His Own Identity 46:47

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In this episode, we share the first part of the new podcast series Inconceivable Truth. It’s hosted by WNYC reporter Matt Katz, who has been searching for his biological father since he was a little kid. But it wasn’t until Matt was in his 40s that he realized he was on the wrong journey altogether. The true story is wrapped in confusion and secrec…

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'Las Borinqueñas' Tells the True Story of Unethical Contraceptive Testing in Puerto Rico

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In the 1950s, American doctor Gregory Pincus concocted a plan to test out his new contraceptive pill on Puerto Rican women, without warning them of the potential risks. A new play from Nelson Diaz-Marcano draws inspiration from that story to highlight the lives of five women who become involved with the trial. Diaz-Marcano and director Rebecca Apar…

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Honoring Pearl Bowser's Contributions to Black Cinema at BAM

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Pearl Bowser was an early expert in Black cinema, and helped uncover and shed light on the work of early Black filmmakers. A new retrospective at the Brooklyn Academy of Music seeks to honor her legacy. BAM president Gina Duncan joins us to discuss, The Boom Is Really An Echo: Selections from the Pearl Bowser Media Collection, alongside Pearl's dau…

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A Beloved Lebanese Cookbook Gets an Update 50 Years Later (Food for Thought)

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A little over 50 years ago, the original Lebanese Cuisine cookbook was published by Madelain Farah, featuring her mother's recipes from Lebanon. Though it was long before Middle Easter cuisine became popular in the United States, the book became a beloved hit with home cooks. Decades later, Farah's daughter has given the cookbook an update, with ne…

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Best American Short Stories 2021 with Jesmyn Ward

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Guest host Jane Kaczmarek presents two stories from the Best American Short Stories 2021 anthology selected by guest editor Jesmyn Ward. Both involve adolescents facing displacement or rejection, but the stories are set in very different environments: One takes place in a surreal, Soviet-occupied Afghanistan, and one inside a junior high school in …

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LETS GO BUMP BUMP BUMP | YEETNESS | BEST KIP-UP | WRESTLING PROPOSAL 56:26

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We here fam- The GETCHO crew joins forces with Kyle From Apron Bump to discuss the Winns and Losers of the Wrestling week. Sweaty Session is Wrestling engagement proposal link for Kyle Apron Bump https://linktr.ee/ApronBump?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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Rourke criticizes CFL, Hinsperger's injury, O'Day discusses Claypool 1:06:30

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke's criticism of how the CFL has handled the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly, Jack Hinsperger's potential career-ending injury, Jeremy O'Day addressing Saskatchewan's decision to place Chase Claypool on their negotiation list, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers making a massive profit, the Montreal Alouet…

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War - Low Rider 18:07

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The band War formed in 1969, in Long Beach, California. “Low Rider” is from their 1975 album Why Can’t We Be Friends? The song was a hit as soon as it came out. It went to #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. And it’s just had tremendous lasting power ever since. Besides being in Dazed and Confused, where I heard it, it’s been sampled by The Beastie Boy…

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Episode # 342 Parasite with Verbal Diorama and Easy Riders Raging Podcast 43:02

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Chris Johnston (Easy Riders Raging Podcast) and Em (Verbal Diorama: A Film History Podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Chris’ choice Parasite. Parasite (2019) is a South Korean black comedy thriller directed by Bong (Snowpiercer)Joon-ho. It tells the story of the working class Kim family who infiltrate the wealthy Park household. The Kim family liv…

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How To Read/Write Poetry

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This Poetry Month, we want to explore poetry as a process, which consists of both writing, and reading poetry. Poet Uchenna Nduka, who teaches poetry at The New School, explains how poetry makes use of the inherent musicality of language to elevate feelings and observations about the world, and how looking both inward and outward are important piec…

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Finally Mania Review and X Men 97 1:07:36

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On this episode Garn and Juss finally discuss Wrestlemania 40 and give a review on X MEN 97 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Getchopodcast/message

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The Moth Radio Hour: Sink or Swim

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In this hour, stories of diving in—whether we want to or not. In a job, in a relationship, or into the unknown. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Surgeon Anthony Chin-Quee finds himself in over his head during his first day o…

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564: Too Soon?

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When is too soon for that celebrity comeback, that joke that is either brilliant or full-on repugnant, that parent-child conversation? Stories about a fallen man trying to kickstart his career with a reality show and an awkward moment between a mom and a daughter. Prologue: When Jordan was going into his senior year of high school in small town Uta…

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'It's so unique. There's nothing like it': A stroll through Sylvan Terrace 3:35

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Have you ever stumbled upon a place in a neighborhood that left you full of joy, wonder or excitement? Think indie bookstore with an inspiring poetry night, or a beautiful garden sandwiched between big apartment buildings? WNYC's Community Partnerships desk is highlighting some neighborhood gems across the five boroughs. In this segment, we explore…

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'It's a rainbow of images and colors and individual expression': A visit to Freeman Alley 3:43

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From hidden gardens to family run bakeries, New York City boasts a variety of neighborhood gems. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these treasures across the five boroughs. In this segment, we explore an alley on Manhattan's Lower East Side, renowned for its vibrant and impactful street art. The transcript of this segment h…

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The Distance of the Moon

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In an episode we last featured on our Radiolab for Kids Feed back in 2020, and in honor of its blocking out the Sun for a bit of us for a bit last week, in this episode, we’re gonna talk more about the moon. According to one theory, (psst listen to The Moon Itself if you want to know more) the moon formed when a Mars-sized chunk of rock collided wi…

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The cost of groceries and immigration: Voters share what's on their minds this election year 7:08

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Believe it or not, Election Day is just more than 200 days away. As part of our election coverage, WNYC is transforming some laundromats across the New York metro area into hubs for civic engagement. These are a few insights we've gathered from people between wash cycles in March as part of our 'Suds and Civics' initiative. Your voice matters! Even…

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The Moth Podcast: River City

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On this episode, two stories from the Louisville StorySLAMs. Host: Alex Román Peters Storytellers: Ethan Sweetland-May learns about hunting from his grandfather Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/e…

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Modest Expectations

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents four stories in which characters shape their expectations and dreams to a manageable size in collaboration with Belletrist Book Club. So if you’re “Medusa,” as in our first story, by Tania James, you try to figure out how to live in the world instead of turning it to stone. The reader is Constance Zimmer. Parents in our s…

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Mayor Adams’ homeless encampment sweeps reached new high last fall 4:10

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As Mayor Eric Adams doubles down on increasing police visibility to combat what he calls a perception of lawlessness in the city, his administration continued to ratchet up police-involved sweeps of homeless encampments last year, new data analyzed by Gothamist shows. The number of times NYPD and city employees were deployed to clear encampments un…

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Kelly lawsuit update, Dunk's new gig, Van Zeyl and Lemon retire 1:12:13

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the update to the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts, Dunk's new gig on Regina radio, the retirement of perennial all-stars Chris Van Zeyl and Shawn Lemon, the latest edition of Hodge's mock draft, and Henry Burris getting a new coaching job in the college ranks. Please enjoy the show …

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Episode # 341 Dune Part One with Jack Chambers-Ward, Matthew and Tim from Sequelisers podcast 1:00:23

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Jack Chambers-Ward, Matthew Stogdon and Tim Maytom (Sequelisers podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Jack’s choice Dune: Part One. Dune: Part One (2021) is directed by Denis (Blade Runner 2049) Villeneuve and based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. Set in there future where the most valuable resource is spice, found only on the desert planet Arrak…

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'The Writing on the Stall' is a Musical Inspired by Bathroom Graffiti

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It seems that any public bathroom in a restaurant or bar has an endless number of random words, phrases, or vulgar language. Musician Caitlin Cook's off-Broadway musical, "The Writing on the Stall," inspired by the writing we all see on bathroom walls, has returned to Soho Playhouse through April 13. The show features song lyrics that Cook borrows …

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Magnetic Fields: '69 Love Songs' (Silver Liner Notes)

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In September 1999, the Stephin Merritt-led indie pop band The Magnetic Fields released 69 Love Songs, a three-hour concept album described by its writer as "not remotely an album about love. It’s an album about love songs, which are very far away from anything to do with love.” The release became a cult classic and ranks on all-time-greatest-albums…

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A Magical Journey to Golden-Age Spain from Leigh Bardugo

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The latest novel from acclaimed fantasy writer Leigh Bardugo follows a scullery maid in Golden Age Spain named Luzia who has magical powers. When her employer discovers these powers, she forces Luzia to demonstrate them to people around the city of Madrid, eventually catching the eye of some very powerful people. But Luzia needs to be careful to av…

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EXTRA: The Men of Montford Point

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In 1942, the U.S. allowed Black men to enlist in the Marine Corps for the first time. It was during World War II, and resulted in more than 19,000 Black recruits being sent to Montford Point, North Carolina for basic training. Many of those men are no longer with us, but their voices can be heard in the StoryCorps archive.These stories are part of …

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The Moth Radio Hour: Changes of Heart

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In this hour, stories of shifting perspectives, new outlooks, and realizations that shake our foundations. A mother receives unexpected news, a teen learns the true power of a word, and a prisoner gets a visit from his father. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Ja…

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Jennifer Egan on Chopin's Narrative Masterclass

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“Rhythm and the music of language should be working in … any sort of narrative.” Jennifer Egan has spent a lifetime thinking about what makes a good story — to good effect. Her novels have received many awards and recognitions, including the Pulitzer Prize for “A Visit From the Good Squad.” Its companion book and her latest work, “The Candy House,”…

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The Moon Itself

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There’s a total solar eclipse coming. On Monday, April 8, for a large swath of North America, the sun will disappear, in the middle of the day. Everywhere you look, people are talking about it. What will it feel like when the sun goes away? What will the blocked-out sun look like? But all this talk of the sun got us thinking: wait, what about the m…

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WNYC's Matt Katz Uncovers Family Secrets in New Podcast

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WNYC reporter Matt Katz didn't really know much about his father. He at least thought he knew who his father was, that is until he took a DNA test. The results spurred him to investigate the truth behind his very existence. He recorded the whole journey, which took him from California to Ireland. He tells the story in his new podcast, Inconceivable…

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'Girls State' Shows Young Women Finding Their Political Voice

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In the follow-up to their award-winning documentary "Boys State," directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss have decided to cover the sister American Legion program, Girls State. McBaine and Moss embedded among teenage girls in Missouri who attended a one-week Girls State camp, where they are tasked with building a government from the ground up. They…

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Out of Sight

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HostMeg Wolitzer shares three stories about people who put things out of sight—and try to put them out of mind. In Lisa Ko’s “Nightlife,” read by Vanessa Kai, a pair of friends quietly sidestep feelings that might complicate their relationship. A teacher tries to help a parent see who her child really is in “The Hole” by Patrick Cottrell, performed…

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Bonus: A Conversation with Elizabeth Strout

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Host Meg Wolitzer talks with author Elizabeth Strout about her story “Home” and the fictional family Strout has created.

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Riders neg Claypool, CFL draft prospect pro days, Hopson passes away 57:47

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders adding Canadian receiver and current NFL free agent Chase Claypool to their negotiation list, Theo Benedet and Giovanni Manu posting elite numbers at UBC's pro day, Football Canada hiring former CFL executive Kevin McDonald, Touchdown Pacific selling out in record time, and…

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What's In a Middle Name? 15:46

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Michael Waters, writer and author of the forthcoming book The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024), explores the significance of middle names and what they say about our lives and our values.→ Middle Names Reveal More Than You Think

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Shania Twain - You're Still The One 18:23

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Shania Twain is a singer and songwriter from Ontario, Canada. She’s the only female artist to have had three consecutive Diamond albums — albums that have sold over ten million copies. Actually, her 1997 album Come On Over is the best-selling album by a female solo artist of all time. One of the most iconic songs from that iconic album is "You’re S…

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Shania Twain - You're Still The One

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Shania Twain is a singer and songwriter from Ontario, Canada. She’s the only female artist to have had three consecutive Diamond albums — albums that have sold over ten million copies. Actually, her 1997 album Come On Over is the best-selling album by a female solo artist of all time. One of the most iconic songs from that iconic album is "You’re S…

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Episode # 340 Society of the Snow with Laila Khan and Barney boom from Sonic Boom Six 40:54

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Laila Khan and Barney Boom from Sonic Boom Six join Flixwatcher to review Laila’s choice Society of the Snow. Society of the Snow (2023) is based on the non-fiction book La Sociedad de la Nieve by Pablo Vierci and directed by J. A. (The Impossible) Bayona. It tells the incredible true story of the Uruguayan rugby team, who were travelling to Chile …

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