Best Michael Moynihan Podcasts (2024)

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#440 - Fear & Loathing in Chi-town (w/ Mike Pesca) 1:16:30

2h ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Moynihan, Welch, and Kmele’s Chicago misadventures continue in this dispatch, recorded just before night three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Joined by the incomparable Mike Pesca (host of The Gist), your favorite podcast triumvirate dissects the week’s events so far, their implications for the 2024 presidential race, and the future of…

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#439 - The Return of the Sexiest Guest Alive (w/ Steve Kornacki) 1:38:12

5d ago1:38:12

1:38:12

Why waste time with discursive show notes when you can just say two very simple words? Steve Kornacki. One of People’s “Sexiest Men Alive” returns to the Fifth (for his fourth appearance??) to breakdown the latest polls, prognosticate on what happens to the Republican Party if Trump loses, and subtly reveal that he might be a degenerate blackjack p…

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Members Only #220 - The Hottest Country Ever Invaded 22:28

9d ago22:28

22:28

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * An ethereum veep bet (Note: U.S. customers are banned, so no $1,000 on Shapiro bet was made) * Watching the Olympics * Supporting Ukrainian athletes for non-political reasons * Lil’ Moyn is still in it to win it * An old, prescient email… * “What did I do?” - Gerald …

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#438 - The Tsarina Has Abdicated. The Audie Murphys of Journalism. The Veep Will Make Toasters 1:48:23

15d ago1:48:23

1:48:23

* Anything happen since we left? * La Bubblewrap * The media will do it for you * Everyone will forget about that NABJ appearance * Every journalist in that room is Audie Murphy * Who’s black? * Not in defense of Thomas Eagleton (soz) * The polls changed so let’s attack Nate Silver for noticing * Every one in politics is “weird” * The child will ne…

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Steve Albini on Music, Meaning, and the Cosmos (Special Dispatch) 1:45:39

25d ago1:45:39

1:45:39

In April 2023, while producing a documentary series for The John Templeton Foundation (JTF), I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing legendary punk/rock musician and producer audio engineer Steve Albini. Portions of that interview appear in the sixth installment of the doc series (which is phenomenal, and you should watch every episode immediat…

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Members Only #219 - Pronunciation Racism and the Triumph of Mentally Ill 21:18

1M ago21:18

21:18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * HOF weekend * The Talented Ms. Jewhater * Notes from the RNC * The black Republicans who don’t care about ideology * The 33 person BBQ in North Milwaukee * Losing their religion * The Great Resignation * “She’s not Joe Biden on foreign policy, buy who is…” * Why they…

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#437 - Alive from the RNC! 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Moynihan calls in from GOP Ground Zero in Milwaukee. Kmele threatens to dish about Silicon Valley support for Donald Trump. Welch only slurs as much as Reince Preibus. Topics include J.D. Vance’s political philosophy, Joe Biden’s deteriorating public appearances, and—as ever—Kmele’s mangled naughty bits. Who the hell knows when the Adderall shortag…

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Members Only #218 - Second Sunday Rebroadcast (Assassination Edition) 21:35

28d ago21:35

21:35

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com A rebroadcast of our increasingly popular Second Sunday edition, during which you, the listener, get to interact with the Fifth, berate them, flatter them, hit on them, and endlessly praise their wisdom and prescience. And thanks to all of you who showed up this week…s…

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#436 - Forget It. Joe Biden Has Been Cured Of Being Super Old 1:16:16

1M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

The lads make it through Biden’s presser, watch a bit of state television after, listen to the Mike Tyson’s Punch Out soundtrack, and limbo below the lowest bar in the history of low bars. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe…

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Members Only #217 - ☑ The Flag of the Fifth ☑ 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * Wizards of Transnistria * Checking the box * A festival of freedom? * More old stuff * France and the media * Brain dead v. Hitler * It didn’t end in 2008, but it proved a lot * What a dictator is… and isn’t * An accent free pass * The best video ever: Fuck you blood…

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#462 - SCOTUS Interruptus (w/ Damon Root) 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

It’s an Independence Day Miracle (if a few days delinquent). As another US Supreme Court term draws to a close, we tap in with our favorite SCOTUS obsessive, Damon Root (currently Freethink/Big Think, previous Reason, and author of books you really should buy). We discuss Presidential absolute immunity, Chevron deference, the pitiful state of SCOTU…

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#440 - Fear & Loathing in Chi-town (w/ Mike Pesca) 1:16:30

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#439 - The Return of the Sexiest Guest Alive (w/ Steve Kornacki) 1:38:12

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Members Only #220 - The Hottest Country Ever Invaded 22:28

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#438 - The Tsarina Has Abdicated. The Audie Murphys of Journalism. The Veep Will Make Toasters 1:48:23

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Steve Albini on Music, Meaning, and the Cosmos (Special Dispatch) 1:45:39

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Members Only #219 - Pronunciation Racism and the Triumph of Mentally Ill 21:18

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#437 - Alive from the RNC! 1:04:03

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Members Only #218 - Second Sunday Rebroadcast (Assassination Edition) 21:35

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#436 - Forget It. Joe Biden Has Been Cured Of Being Super Old 1:16:16

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Members Only #217 - ☑ The Flag of the Fifth ☑ 18:51

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#462 - SCOTUS Interruptus (w/ Damon Root) 59:28

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