Best 856 Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 856 Furiosa MaXXXine 1:36:10

35m ago1:36:10

1:36:10

In this episode, Bill and Prof. Christopher Bricklemyer discuss the upcoming film 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' and share their thoughts on the previous Mad Max films. They also talk about the TV show 'The Boys' and other projects Anya Taylor-Joy has been involved in. The conversation covers the characters and plot of 'Furiosa' and highlights the perfo…

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862 - The Donkey Show feat. Dave Weigel & Ettingermentum (8/26/24) 1:04:25

2h ago1:04:25

1:04:25

The Chapo 2024 Elections team returns to the pod to look at the state of the presidential race post-Democratic National Convention. Kamala’s positioning in the election remains strong, but what does her convention performance tell us about a potential Harris administration? Is the Trump GOP really bungling this? Exactly how shitty is JD Vance as a …

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Episode 858 - Steve Bays 1:49:51

1h ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Steve Bays from Hot Hot Heat and Mounties returns to talk tattoos, barber reviews, and Trap.

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Episode #855 Rectum? Damn Near Killed'EM 1:10:56

2h ago1:10:56

1:10:56

By Bill and Chris

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860 - Super Taco Tuesday feat. Alex Nichols (8/19/24) 1:00:30

3d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Alex back on the pod today as we touch briefly on cranks from the past and Ye’s nitrous fixation. Then, Biden and his team continue to seethe about being kicked off the ticket, while Tim Waltz’s midwestern diet sends the right into some sort of race-based rage. Then, despite his possible PTSD, Trump is still able to toss off some casual insults to …

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Episode 857 - Kelli Ogmundson 1:27:30

11d ago1:27:30

1:27:30

Actress Kelli Ogmundson returns to talk Glee, Olivia Rodrigo, and out-scaring yourself.

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859 Teaser - Elicitations 6:02

15m ago6:02

6:02

Dan Boeckner recounts the saga of Canadian journalist being “elicited” by a nice Chinese man and his wife.Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes!www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseBy Chapo Trap House

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Episode 854 Hey Dude that Looks Good 1:09:28

34m ago1:09:28

1:09:28

In this conversation, Bill and Prof. Christopher Bricklemyer discuss various topics, including upcoming movies, comic books, and their waning interest in certain franchises. They touch on movies like Hellboy and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as their experiences with collecting action figures and Funko Pops. The conversation highlights the…

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858 - That’s Not Entirely Accurate feat. Jon Bois (8/12/24) 1:12:28

2d ago1:12:28

1:12:28

We’re joined by video doc king Jon Bois to discuss some of his recent projects with Secret Base, specifically REFORM!, a history of Ross Perot and the Reform party. Jon shares his fascination and research into this bizarre eddy of American electoral politics, the various cranks and characters that populated it, and how the Reform Party prefigured a…

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Episode 856 - Stacey McLachlan 1:28:14

3d ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Comedian and writer Stacey McLachlan returns to talk flummer, bowling, and tasting menus. And we love the Olympics!

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Episode 853 Boogedy Boogedy Blair Witch 1:07:55

13d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

The conversation discusses the impact and legacy of the Blair Witch Project, a found footage horror film that revolutionized the genre. It explores the marketing strategies used to present the film as a real documentary, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The conversation also delves into the sequel, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, and the c…

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856 - Bear Market feat. Jeff Stein (8/5/24) 1:16:01

7d ago1:16:01

1:16:01

The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein stops by to discuss his extensive new piece investigating the ever-ballooning U.S. international sanctions regime. Despite Biden recently bragging he’s leaving office with the U.S. not involved in any foreign conflicts, the U.S. now has sanctions in place in over a third of all nations around the world, including mo…

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Episode 855 - Emily Woods 1:54:41

27d ago1:54:41

1:54:41

Comedian Emily Woods joins us to talk schemes, the Olympics, and Berlin sex clubs.

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855 Teaser - The Soul of a Nation 5:03

27d ago5:03

5:03

Will, Felix & Séamus discuss western reporting on recent “unrest” in Israel that tries very hard to elide the root cause.Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes!www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseBy Chapo Trap House

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Episode 852 Analog Nightmares 1:27:07

28d ago1:27:07

1:27:07

In this episode, Bill and Chris discuss analog horror, a subgenre of horror fiction that originated online in the late 2000s and early 2010s. They review various web series and YouTube channels that fall under the analog horror genre, including Arcadia TV, CH/SS, Channel 7 Restored, FNAF VHS, Winter of 83, Where the Fuck Are We?, and Marble Hornets…

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854 - Medbed Bugs feat. Alex Nichols (7/29/24) 1:04:59

15d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Felix and Alex provide some Olympics commentary by reviewing the last few Assassin’s Creed games. Plus, a return of our Animal News segment with a discussion of how much screen time captive gorillas should get. Then: Republicans get “weird,” Megyn Kelly critiques Kamala’s rise to power, Trump seems like he’s running out of gas, and Israel gets a Ja…

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Episode 854 - Ola Dada 1:42:34

1M ago1:42:34

1:42:34

Comedian Ola Dada joins us to talk bank robberies, Avatar, and France.

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853 Teaser - Price of a Vote 4:08

19d ago4:08

4:08

Will, Felix & Kath discuss the moral imperative of Gaza with a new Kamala candidacy.Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes!www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseBy Chapo Trap House

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Episode 851 The Ultraman Vault of Rising Horror 1:26:50

20d ago1:26:50

1:26:50

In this conversation, Bill and Professor Christopher Bricklemyer discuss the movies Ultraman Rising and Shin Kamen Rider. They start by talking about personal experiences with insurance and medical expenses. Then, they dive into the world of Ultraman, explaining its origins and the concept of the character. They discuss the Easter eggs and referenc…

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852 - Do the Dew feat. Hasan Piker (7/23/24) 1:23:44

21d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

We’re joined by streamer Hasan Piker for an honestly unprecedented news round-up. Joe Biden is OUT of the Presidential race (and possibly dead??), and Kamala Harris is now the presumptive nominee. Mere days after avoiding getting his head blown off by millimeters, it appears Donald Trump has LOST the mandate of heaven. And Trump’s VP pick, as recen…

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Episode 853 - Josh Stubbs 1:48:10

1M ago1:48:10

1:48:10

Josh Stubbs returns to talk Canadian comedy groups, Hit Man, and the worst gluten-free food.

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Episode 850 Mike Basset Skyman English Manager 1:10:23

29d ago1:10:23

1:10:23

By Bill and Chris

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850 - Enter the Battle Box feat. Kath Krueger & Mina Parkison (7/15/24) 1:23:29

28d ago1:23:29

1:23:29

I DID EVERYTHING RIGHT AND THEY SHOT AT ME! Kath joins us today to review a somewhat eventful week, from Trump’s shooting and the various reactions to it, to more extremely statesmanlike appearances from Joe Biden, to ol’ JD from the holler makin’ it all the way to vice presidential nominee, we’ve got a lot to go over. PLUS, we’re joined for a bonu…

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Episode 852 - Colin Cowan 1:54:33

1M ago1:54:33

1:54:33

Comedian and musician Colin Cowan joins us to talk tour buses, the bourbon chase, and Newfoundland.

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Episode 849 Without Creepypasta Warning Deathweb 1:30:40

2M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

Without Warning is a 1994 made-for-TV movie that presents a fictional news coverage of a series of meteorite strikes around the world. The film follows the events as they unfold, with reporters and scientists trying to make sense of the situation. The story raises questions about the existence of extraterrestrial life and the moral dilemmas that ar…

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848 - Straight Drop Kitchen feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (7/8/24) 1:06:43

1M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

We’re joined by Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill of the NEW independent journalism venture Drop Site News. We look at how the Biden campaign meltdown has pushed the war in Palestine out of the news, and the relationship between Biden’s long history of bad policies and the current crises he’s leading. Plus, mainstream media’s failed coverage of both topic…

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Episode 851 - Ese Atawo 1:28:45

2M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

Comedian Ese Atawo returns to talk themed hotels, border guards, and garage sales.

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Episode 848 Without Special Warning Bulletin 1:28:58

1M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

By Bill and Chris

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Movie Mindset Bonus: Interview with Repo Man Director Alex Cox 46:29

1M ago46:29

46:29

As a special endcap to this season of Movie Mindset, Will, Hesse & Chris interview the director of Repo Man, Sid & Nancy, Walker and many others, the great Alex Cox. They discuss the Los Angeles of Repo Man, his visual style, his approach to making “political” films, and various genres, writers, and actors he admires. And of course, we get to the b…

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846 - Sundown of the Erdtree feat. Dave Weigel & Ettingermentum (7/2/24) 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Last week’s stunningly bad debate and a few shocking Supreme Court rulings have rapidly taken the 2024 Presidential Race into relatively unprecedented waters. We’ve assembled the CTH election unit of reporter Dave Weigel and analyst Josh aka Ettingermentum to survey the state of the race, Joe Biden’s quickly diminishing outlook, and potential surpr…

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Episode 850 - Abby Shumka 1:32:57

2M ago1:32:57

1:32:57

Her own person Abby Shumka returns to talk sewing, a puzzle movie, and sumo wrestling.

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Bonus: Axios and Allies feat. Jael Holzman 44:54

2M ago44:54

44:54

Will talks to musician and climate journalist Jael Holzman (Ekko Astral, Heatmap News) about her experience as a congressional reporter at outlets like Axios and Politico, and the conditions that led her to quit. We discuss the institutionalized bias against accurate reporting on topics like climate change and trans rights & healthcare, the outrage…

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