An irreverent look at the paranormal and the unexplained. Join host Jim Birchall and guests as they examine topics ranging from UFOs to Ghosts and the worlds greatest unsolved mysteries, all with the aim of determining fact from fiction.
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The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to understand us is through the subjects we tackle: Neanderthals, tambourines, handshakes, the Iliad, snacks, ringtones, punk rock, Occam’s razor, Rasputin, houseflies, zippers. Are you sensing a pattern? If so, you should probably be in treatment. On Fridays, we try to stop thinking about what kind of ringtones Neanderthals would want to have and convene a panel called The Nose for an informal ro ...
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A critical examination of criminological, psychological, sociological, and forensic theories within investigative science. This podcast provides listeners, non-academic and academic alike, informative material covering concepts of policing within the context of criminal justice, criminology, psychology, and other theories of forensic evidence have upon criminal investigations. Further, this podcast will examine criminal investigations within the news, within the media, and historical case st ...
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A deep dive into BITCOIN, personal sovereignty, freedom, and tyranny
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Author, Actor, economist, lawyer, professor of law and economics, columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Presidential speechwriter, multi Emmy Award winning game show host, investment advisor, and America’s humble servant and Co-host of The World According To Ben Stein, published writer for many well renowned publications, former nationally syndicated radio host and addiction specialist, Judah Friedman are quickly becoming the most popular and talked about Podcasters on the internet. Three t ...
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The Master of Business Leadership program enables executives and their organizations to find their superpower. This happens during the process of reconnecting with their authenticity while developing their emotional intelligence. The MBL podcast highlights keystone foundations of the program and related topics. Guests of the podcast share their wealth of experiences and results.
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Eternal flame: The continued relevance of the myth of Prometheus
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In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give it to humans, and suffered an eternity of punishment for it. This hour, we revisit that myth, and talk about why it resonates so much today. Plus, a look at the Alien prequel Prometheus. GUESTS: Annie Dorsen: Theater director; her most recent production was Prometheus Firebringer Adrie…
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After this weekend, we thought you might want to talk. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, …
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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how in the year 2024 this was allowed to happen. How in The year 2024 a day and a half later we have not been updated.By Judah Friedman, Ben Stein
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3 things to think about that aren’t the election: Wimbledon, (not) hugging sloths, and mapping apps
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We got to the end of this week and decided it’d be nice to have some stuff to think about besides the election. This hour, we present to you three such things. First, in advance of this weekend’s finals, we check in with arguably the grandest of the Grand Slams, the most major of the four tennis majors, The Championships, Wimbledon 2024. And then: …
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Want to really know someone? Look in their fridge
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This hour, a look at refrigeration and how it’s shaped what we eat and how we live with Nicola Twilley, author of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves. Plus, we’ll take a look at what we can learn about someone from the inside and outside of their refrigerator. GUESTS: Nicola Twilley: Co-host of the podcast “Gast…
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The latest from the Supreme Court: Presidential immunity, gratuities and the Chevron doctrine
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Legal gratuities for government officials, an overturning of the Chevron doctrine, and (perhaps most importantly) presidential immunity from prosecution for official acts — the Supreme Court just issued a batch of rulings that you may have noticed in the headlines, and we’re here to debrief them! Plus: a discussion on the state and future of the co…
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John Ondrasik(Five For Fighting). Does America Have 100 Years To Live?
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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman were joined by John Ondrasik from Five For Fighting to discuss, how each one of us can take part in saving our great Republic. Plus John's New incredible music and so much more.By John Ondrasik, Ben Stein, Judah Friedman
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The cars have eyes: Data privacy (or lack thereof) and your vehicle
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Somewhere along the way, cars stopped being just a means of transportation — now, they’re also a dining room, an entertainment center, even an extension of our selves. And apparently, they’re sharing and selling data about you that you might not know they collected in the first place. This hour: everything you didn’t know about that thing you sit i…
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Kafka and his legacy, 100 years after his death
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Franz Kafka died 100 years ago last month, but his work is still very much alive today in literature classes and, surprisingly, on social media. This hour, we look at Kafka’s life and legacy, discuss the “Kafkaesque,” and investigate why the author resonates so much today. Plus, we revisit his most famous work, “The Metamorphosis,” and talk with a …
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Biden Will Not Be Dropping Out Of The 3037 Vice Principal Race.
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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss how much longer Biden will be allowed to stay in the race.By Judah Friedman, Ben Stein
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The Nose looks at ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
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A Quiet Place: Day One is the third movie in the A Quiet Place film series. It is a prequel to the first film, A Quiet Place. It’s written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (who wrote and directed Pig), and it stars Lupita Nyong’o. Djimon Hounsou reprises his role from A Quiet Place Part II, which hasn’t happened yet, as of Day One. And: Furiosa: A …
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Veepstakes aside, do running mates matter?
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This hour: we look at running mates. We'll talk about whether or not a presidential candidate's running mate matters, and their role on the campaign trail. Plus, we'll take a look at our favorite running mates from popular culture. GUESTS: Christopher Devine: Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Dayton. He is co-author of t…
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Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss Biden’s “bad night” at the debate and how the American people aren’t buying it. Whatever the supposed excuse – “a cold” or “international travel” – we know it’s concocted BS. The reality is that the American people got a snapshot of Joe Bi…
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Go with your gut: All about the gut-brain connection
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This show's all about guts! How are our guts and our brains connected? How much of our emotional lives come from our stomachs? And how, across history, did our digestive systems become such pivotal parts of our identity? GUESTS: Diego Bohórquez: Gut-brain neuroscientist Elsa Richardson: Historian of health and medicine and the author of the book, “…
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This hour we take your calls about anything you want to talk about. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook andTwitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Mu…
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From Barbra to Beyoncé: A look at the appeal of divas
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The Nose is off this week. In its place: What is a diva? And how has the term evolved? This hour, divas — from Tay-Tay to Beyoncé to Barbra to Dolly, from opera to the top of the pop charts. GUESTS: Spencer Kornhaber: Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of On Divas: Persona, Pleasure, Power Myrna Reynolds: Retired singer Zachary Woolfe: Classic…
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It’s a whole song and dance: The joy of marching bands
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Marching bands are now a staple at halftimes. But why? This hour, we discuss the art of the marching band. We’ll talk about all of the work that goes into coordinating them, and the evolution of marching band music and competitions. Plus, a look at the history of halftime. GUESTS: Justin McManus: Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Conn…
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The (abridged) Colin McEnroe Show midnight spectacular
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Back before radio stations (ours included) started re-airing daytime programs during the night as a default, nighttime airwaves were a place for experimentation, confessions, and wondering that wouldn't be welcome in the light of day. “Why don’t we try that?” said we! On June 20th, Colin McEnroe, a team of intrepid radio producers and engineers, an…
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Joe Biden & The First Debate: Drugs, Plugs, or Shrugs.
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On the June 26 edition of the podcast, @BenStein is joined by @JudahFriedman and @TheRoffDraft to discuss the rise of anti-Semitism in the Democratic Party, the upcoming presidential debate, and the reasons so many black leaders harbor such tremendous animus against the American Jewish community. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein…
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Cash is no longer king: How does that impact us personally and culturally?
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It's becoming easier every day to pay for things without cash. You can pay with your credit card, your phone, an app, or even your palm. So how does the move away from cash change how we think about our money? This hour, we look at our changing attitudes towards money, and what we gain and lose as we use less cash. Plus, we'll look at the history a…
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A look at buttons, couch potatoes, and the rise of the remote control
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Remote controls date all the way back to the 1800s, but they only entered most households in the 1950s or later. What impact did this have on how we watch television, and how we use other devices in our homes? This hour we look at the history and the impact of the remote control, and discuss what the remote control of the future will look like. And…
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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, can we survive as a nation and a world for another 6 months.By Judah Friedman, Ben Stein
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The Colin McEnroe Show midnight spectacular
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Back before radio stations (ours included) started re-airing daytime programs during the night as a default, nighttime airwaves were a place for experimentation, confessions, and wondering that wouldn't be welcome in the light of day. “Why don’t we try that?” said we! On June 20, Colin McEnroe, a team of intrepid radio producers and engineers, and …
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From ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Arrival’: How pop culture helps us imagine extraterrestrial life
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The Nose is off this week. In its place, a look at how we imagine extraterrestrial life. What do you picture when you picture aliens? Is it like E.T.? Or little green men? Or an alien from Star Trek? This hour: how we imagine extraterrestrial life and how those visions are shaped by our TV and movies and more. GUESTS: Jaime Green: Freelance writer,…
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Why Republicans Have To Work Ten Times Harder
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Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the growth of antisemitism, and mainstream media’s willingness to avoid covering these tragic stories. It’s another sick form of media manipulation. Plus, we discuss the continued silence of U.S.-based “women’s groups” that seem to not car…
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The (so-called) dying art of dinner parties
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News outlets and opinion writers have called it: The traditional dinner party is dead. But are dinner parties really so bad? Or are we just bad at hosting them? This hour, the history of dinner parties and some advice from people who turn party-hosting into an art form. GUESTS: Rand Richards Cooper: Fiction writer, contributing editor at Commonweal…
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Republicans: Do Your Job! Protect the Quarterback!
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On the June 18 edition of the world’s most popular news and public affairs podcast, Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Peter Roff discuss the impact of the various gag orders on President Donald J. Trump’s ability to debate his opponent in the presidential election effectively. Plus, a discussion of how poorly schools at all levels teach America’s yout…
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We’ve been doing these shows a couple times a month where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to favorite TV theme songs; the Ham Primus House in Guilford, Connecticut; the upcoming Poor People’s March; the upcomin…
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Yascha Mounk discusses ‘The Identity Trap’ and the future of democracy
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In Yascha Mounk’s new book, he “traces the origin of a set of ideas about identity and social justice that is rapidly transforming America — and explains why it will fail to accomplish its noble goals.” This hour, Mounk joins us to talk about the future of democracy and The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time. GUEST: Yascha Mounk:…
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Debating the Left is Like Talking to a Dementia Patient.
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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss what President Trump needs to do, to win the upcoming debate and it's not a lot. Plus the importance of knowing history, not the history that was taught but the real history. Plus happy Father's day and a whole lot more.By Ben Stein, Judah Friedman
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