Best Michael Loftus Podcasts (2024)

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741: Pizza: Origin, Culture and Making It with Nathan Myhrvold 49:26

22h ago49:26

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This week, we take a deep dive into pizza with the co-author of the voluminous Modernist Pizza, Nathan Myhrvold. We get into the history, culture, and techniques behind great pizza. We hear stories from his worldwide travels and deep dives into pizza cultures and traditions. Plus, we hear about the culinary lab research devoted to making the best p…

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Price Controls won’t be fun & Florida reps with awesome buns! Plus: What’s the Big Idea? 42:22

20h ago42:22

42:22

This week's show is from Chicago! I recorded this on while on the road with the American Misfits comedy tour! So, here’s the Chicago edition of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! This week we are breaking down this crazy price control plan from Kamala. Kamunism is the plan you, guys! Price controls and shortages, oh my! We are in dangero…

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754. Frame Rate: Road to Perdition (Feat. Jason Pargin) 1:04:01

31m ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Author and all-around fantastic guy, Jason Pargin, joins the boys on the road to unpacking the themes, production, and structure of 2002’s Road to Perdition. They talk gangster movies, anti-heroes, and the fact that Jason is definitely not a murderer.Features:Jason Pargin: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonkpargin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAI…

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808: Garden to Plate: Delicious Summer Recipes and Cooking Ideas with Jess Damuck and Ashley Christensen 49:27

5d ago49:27

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This week, we’ve got delicious cooking ideas to brighten your summer. First, author Jess Damuck talks to us about her vegetable-forward food inspired by the 1970s health-food culture. She talks about revamping 1970’s health-food classics and re-working recipes with a modern eye to make them taste great. She leaves us with her recipe for Lentil Loaf…

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756. The Climb Audiobook (Mike's Sci-Fi Novel!) 3:10:53

24m ago3:10:53

3:10:53

Swaim wrote a novel called The Climb, currently available as a lush, all-color PDF, as well as in an ereader-compatible format, and in physical form. THIS is a sample of the audiobook version of The Climb, read by the author, a man named Michael.It's just the first three hours. The full thing can be had for a scant twenty dollars by visiting the Sm…

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Stealing Valor & Sucking for Power. Plus: The UK Has Gone Mental. 50:45

1d ago50:45

50:45

We are in for a good one on this episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! The election wars have begun in earnest. And it is wild! Right now, there are some vicious rumors going around about Tim Walz and horses. What? We are here for all of it. We heard about the Stolen Valor, and we will be talking about that! But people should nev…

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752. Escape from the Multicurse: The Lake House 57:49

1h ago57:49

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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…

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786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam 49:19

4d ago49:19

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This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Part…

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Kamala Petty Sings & Donald vs the Machine Plus: England Has Had Enough. 55:56

15d ago55:56

55:56

The show just gets more fun and informative every week! How? The power of love… that’s how. Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! We are cracking wise about all the news again this week! The Dem/Media machine pushing Kamala keeps on rolling out the BS, but will it be enough to take down the Donald? We don’t…

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749. Ander’s Sons: The Phantom Thread 1:23:28

10d ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2017 film The Phantom Thread which tells the story of a toxic relationship fostered by a tyrannical dressmaker. Michael and Abe discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperso…

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785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate 49:35

11d ago49:35

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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in Franc…

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748. Directorpiece Theatre: How to Direct a Feature Length Sketch (The Other Guys) 1:09:24

13d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Adam Ganser breaks down two different types of popular comedies made these days by taking the comedic stylings of The Other Guys and dissecting its approach to comedy and action. He tracks how films typically choose one of the two camps and what that means for the audience. Also, he wants a cybertruck. Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/ther…

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Big Tech and the Paris Olympics. Plus: RDJ Back at Marvel & Booty Power 39:55

17d ago39:55

39:55

Shall we begin with a little hint about the podcast for the search engines? Let’s. It’s The Loftus Party podcast with comedian and writer Michael Loftus! News and jokes all in one hilarious, yet insightful show! Just know that the only reason I put that in is for the search engines. And we are talking about those a lot this week. Google, YouTube an…

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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez 50:20

18d ago50:20

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This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…

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The Donald thrives & project 2025 is hilarious! Plus: 2 more weeks of slut month! 1:02:56

23d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

It’s this week’s episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! And again, we have loaded up the show with news and comedy. There’s so much breaking news it’s cray cray. We shall endeavor to bring you our coverage just as soon as we friggin can! Ha! One thing is for sure, we’ll be setting our own narrative thank you very much. We’ve got t…

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann) 59:48

27d ago59:48

59:48

Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood. The Go-Fund Me for Marina and…

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About July 13th. It’s Like Shakespeare Now. Plus: There Will Always Be Booty. 48:24

29d ago48:24

48:24

Yes, you’re in the right spot. It’s The Loftus Party podcast with comedian Michael Loftus. It’s news, comedy and everything you want from a podcast and more! We had to a show that focused on the events of July 13th. (It was literally the day before we recorded!) History happened in front of our eyes. Things are reaching Shakespearean levels of insa…

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742. Frame Rate: Safe House (1998) (Feat. Katy Stoll) 1:04:23

1M ago1:04:23

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Friend and illustrious bean, Katy Stoll, is forced by her friends to watch the Patrick Stewart made-for-TV vehicle that is Safe House! You’ve probably never heard of the movie because it’s insane. That’s why we chose our friend Katy to stop by and experience the glory that is Safe House.Features:Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystollMichael Swai…

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

1M ago49:55

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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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Joe Can’t Spin. The UK & France Can’t Win. Plus: Blade Runner Series News & Great Butts! 48:06

2M ago48:06

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Start your week off right. Here’s a brand-new episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus. (that’s me!) We have tons of news, comedy, information and entertainment for you again this week! Ol’ Joe is really trying to dig himself out of the debate night hole. The media seems to be trying to help him, but we don’t think it’s going to work…

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740. Escape from the Multicurse: The One 57:42

1M ago57:42

57:42

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

2M ago49:40

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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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738. Inside Dads: Interstellar, and Other Space Daddies 1:25:45

1M ago1:25:45

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Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooliganSuppor…

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News, Lies and things you should despise. Plus: Slut Month & Star Wars 43:09

2M ago43:09

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Buckle up, me hearties for a brand spankin’ new episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! It’s news, pop culture, jokes and information! Damn! This week, we have to talk about Joe and that debate. How can we not? Are they throwing him under the bus? Will he go without a fight? Doubtful. It’s news and lies and things we should despise…

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737. Ander’s Sons: The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:25:59

1M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2014 film The Grand Budapest Hotel which tells the story of how a refugee inherited a famous hotel. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperson: https://twitter.c…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

2M ago49:22

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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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Snopes, Dopes, & Hawk Tuah! PLUS: J6 The Musical! 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

Behold, a brand-new episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! So much comedy and information is coming your way, you’ll want to double check your pants. Just saying! The debate prep is underway, what is Joe going to do? Snopes finally came clean about Charlottesville and that whole hoax. Why now? We have thoughts. And yes, we’re talk…

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

2M ago49:29

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This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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732. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Movie You Loved 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for the film they fell in and out of love with. Maggie loves Star Trek! Adam’s lost some weight!Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com as well.Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/thereal…

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Big Tech, Gene Wilder, & Father's Day 44:14

2M ago44:14

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There’s no such thing as too much show. That’s what we say. So, buckle up for a huge episode of The Loftus Party Podcast with Michael Loftus! We’re diving into politics, pop culture, elections, social media BS, massive amounts of funny plus more! What else could there be? How about a brief history of Father’s Day, an awesome Gene Wilder documentary…

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