Best Faking Lit Podcasts (2024)

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EP.49 - Down with Fake Worship 35:50

2h ago35:50

35:50

Psalm 50 is a wonderful song penned by Asaph, one of David's worship leaders. Asaph writes of God's call to worship. why we should worship him, and then tells us that worship falls into 3 categories. The dutiful worshiper worships God because it is what is required of a Christian. The negotiating worshiper worships God so they can balance the scale…

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DFW's Brief Interviews With Hideous Men, part 2: If you can fake sincerity you've got it made 41:41

7h ago41:41

41:41

This week's discussion is loosely based around the story Octet, but really we just drill down on what David Foster Wallace is trying to achieve in this collection (and whether or not he succeeds). How much metafiction is too much metafiction, does DFW stray into self-indulgence, the leap of faith he asks from his readers, is it possible to tactical…

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HR 3: Lakers Eliminated 1:05:52

8m ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Mason and Ireland discuss the final play of the game last night. What does Bronny James want to do? Breaking News: Mike Trout is hurt and will miss some time. Mason wants to go back to the phones to hear from the Laker faithful. The guys dive back into the comments from Brian Windhorst about Bronny James. Game of Games! Plus, Supercross talk with S…

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HR 2: What’s Next? 49:06

13m ago49:06

49:06

The guys open the phones for two o'clock call of the day! How are the Lakers fans feeling after getting knocked out of the playoffs? Are there other options for the Lakers if they decide to move on? Morales gives us some info about Mandy’s III and the voting for the Mandy’s! Awful Coaching on social media is back with another breakdown of the Laker…

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HR 1: It’s LIT! 52:47

23m ago52:47

52:47

Mason and Ireland are back together in the studio today after a tough Lakers loss and elimination from the Playoffs! Morales is in for Live Imaging Tuesday! The crew dive into what will be next for the Lakers? Is Darvin Ham out? Will people still come to see the Lakers without LeBron? Will a star be on the move from the Suns? Wheel of Questions! Ca…

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HR 2: Can the Lakers Force a Game 6 1:09:34

6m ago1:09:34

1:09:34

The crew kicked off hour two with Wassup Foo! What will happen with the Suns? Mason, Ireland, and Pepe preview the Lakers vs Nuggets game 5 tonight. What is the Lakers key to victory? Will the Lakers get some reinforcements coming tonight? Does this series hang on D-Lo’s performance? Game of Games, plus Supercross talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn mo…

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HR 1: Game 5 Tonight! 50:20

29m ago50:20

50:20

Mason is in the studio alone today, as John is Live from Denver ahead of game 5! The guys preview the Lakers game tonight and some possible injury news. Mason dives into the Rams drafts picks from this weekend. Did the Rams get first round talent in the later rounds? Does John like the draft picks from the Raiders or did they make a mistake not tak…

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HR 3: Will there be a Game Five? 1:00:05

29m ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Mason and Ireland kick off hour three with more Laker fans on the phones! John poses a question to all the callers who want Darvin Ham gone. One caller has a new nickname for Darvin Ham after watching him during the game. What is the key for the Lakers to beat Denver? The guys dive into the Rams draft last night and who they are looking at in the s…

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HR 2: Need Continuity 46:14

16m ago46:14

46:14

Time for the Two O’clock call of the day! We go back to hearing from upset Lakers fans who want change. Mason and Ireland stay with the phone calls and ask what the fans would do? Does the Lakers problem start at the top? The guys agree that the Lakers need a new plan. Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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HR 1: Are the Lakers Done? 52:16

32m ago52:16

52:16

Mason and Ireland tip off the show with the Lakers loss last night. What is the story around the Lakers now that they are down three games to none? Can the Lakers beat Denver with the team they have now, or are changes to come? The guys open the phone lines to hear from the Laker faithful! Wheel of Questions! Today the questions come from the phone…

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HR 2: No Killing Replay 1:08:13

1d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

The crew does Wassup Foo! Mase has a special invitation for Pepe, is he taking it? Plus, the guys want instant replay to go away! The officials keep getting calls wrong so why even use replay? Mychal and Ireland both believe this is a must win game for the Lakers. Can the Lakers get game 3 from the Denver Nuggets? Game of Games, plus Supercross Tal…

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HR 1: Lakers Must Win! 49:00

20h ago49:00

49:00

Mason and Ireland join Super Crosstalk with Travis and Sliwa. It’s a packed house! The guys have Mychal Thompson and Pepe Mantilla in the studio, they’re getting ready for the Lakers game tonight. Mychal Thompson gets a surprise phone call. Should you hold a young athlete accountable for posting something dumb on social media when they were in juni…

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Inside the NO FAKES Act: What’s at Stake for Artists? 35:06

1d ago35:06

35:06

On April 30, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s subcommittee on intellectual property will hold a hearing on the NO FAKES Act. The bipartisan proposal would protect all people's voices, images and likeness from unauthorized recreations from generative A.I. In this episode, host and SAG AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ire…

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David Foster Wallace's Brief Interviews With Hideous Men, part 1: Weaponised therapy-speak 46:17

1d ago46:17

46:17

Wallace's 1999 collection of short stories takes us to some uncomfortable places (and as always, is eerily prescient). In this week's discussion we talk about his 'juvenilia' coming-of-age story Forever Overhead, his famous piece The Depressed Person, and a smattering of the titular brief interviews. We kinda fucked up the format on this by trying …

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HR 3: Passionate Fan 59:37

1d ago59:37

59:37

Morales joins the show! Ireland shares a clip of a fan who has an excellent analysis on the Lakers. We got some Mandy’s III details! We can all relate to being denied admission to a university and the guys share where they were accepted to school. Plus let's have some Dodgers talk! Ohtani hit a huge bomb last night. Could you live in an RV? Well, J…

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HR 2: Pizza Fest! 47:04

2d ago47:04

47:04

It’s time for the 2 o’clock call of the day! Mason and Ireland let the fans vent on the Lakers and LeBron James. The guys had special guests, founders of Fire & Wood Catering and Ozzy’s Apizza Pizza. The Pizza City Fest is back at LA Live this weekend. The guys have an interesting conversation about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger who …

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HR 1: NFL Draft Tomorrow! 45:51

2d ago45:51

45:51

Mason and Ireland join Super Crosstalk with Travis and Sliwa. Mason and Ireland start the show with Mason being irritated with producer Laura. Let’s waste no time and get into the LA Rams. What are the Rams going to do at the NFL Draft tomorrow? Producer Laura shared with Mase she went to a chiropractor and he’s not a believer. Does Mason have fash…

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HR 3: The Umpire Show 1:06:20

3d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

The Dodgers are starting to trail off but do we care if they don’t win over 100 games? They need to fix the bottom of the lineup and the bullpen is also shaky. The ump doubled down on their mistake. The Mandy’s III are coming to town in June and Morales is already stirring the pot between the shows. Caleb Williams continues to grab shade from many.…

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HR 2: It’s LIT! 50:53

3d ago50:53

50:53

Wheel of questions, If you could break any record, what would it be? Plus, It’s time for the 2 o’clock call of the day! Is Darvin Ham really coming back as the head coach of the Lakers? Ireland isn’t sure if that's true. Plus, Mase wants to know who is in the wrong here? Mase shares how his mom and not step dad Leo got duped. LeBron is holding a gr…

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HR 1: Lakers Reaction 48:01

3d ago48:01

48:01

Mason and Ireland join Super Crosstalk with Travis and Sliwa. The Lakers had a heartbreaking loss against the Nuggets. The crew all shared their thoughts on last night's game and is LeBron right? Mason was off the Lakers ship plus now Greg and Brian are also off the ship. Ireland bumped into Kevin Demoff in Denver last night and had discussed the R…

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HR 2: Dodgers Troubles 1:05:53

4d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Time for Wassup Foo! The Dodgers need to find their ace. The bottom of the line up needs major help and the guys discuss how things can change. The great Pepe Mantilla joins the show and drops gems. The guys continue to discuss the Lakers loss and how they can move forward against Denver. Plus, was LeBron tired? Game of Games! Plus Supercross talk …

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HR 1: Overlooked 46:47

4d ago46:47

46:47

It’s a reaction Monday! The entire crew is here (Ireland is live from Denver). Let’s just get into it… what happened with the Lakers in game 1? If the Lakers don’t win game 2 they only have a 7% chance of winning the series. Ireland gave us the game plan for the Lakers, let's see if it works. Mase is all in on his workout but he’s super sore. He en…

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EP.48 - I want... Money?? 37:27

4d ago37:27

37:27

In Psalm 49, the psalmist gives us a glimpse into what money can actually buy for us. Hint: It's not eternity. As we look at our finances and how we think about money in our Christian lives, it is easy to mistakenly believe God wants us to have a ton of it and never worry. The psalmist lets us know what our regards will be if we pursue money at all…

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Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, part 3: We finally get to the fucking lighthouse 47:13

5d ago47:13

47:13

An anticlimactic final discussion to an anticlimactic book. We are confused and afraid. Cam is on the brink of quitting reading altogether. This discussion covers Parts 2 and 3 of To The Lighthouse. Actual book-related content starts at 11 minutes. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Normative ethics and incest cold open (00:11:00) Infectiousness of social energy …

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HR 3: Deep Fake 1:00:38

7d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Let’s circle back to the Dodgers. The boys in blue take on the Mets this weekend. Mason is all in on A.I. and the self-driving cars but he's alone on that boat. Momo gets the crew to guess which NBA players have the top 15 jersey sales. The Lakers need to win at least one game in Denver. Plus, if you have an oopsie how do you handle it? Game of Gam…

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HR 2: Bottom of the Lineup 51:29

7d ago51:29

51:29

It’s time for the 2 o’clock call of the day. The Laker fans are optimistic and truly believe they will win against the Denver Nuggets. The crew gets into betting and Greg doubles down on why he doesn’t bet against his teams. Momo is in first place in their fantasy baseball league and didn’t skip a beat when letting Mase know. Let’s have some real D…

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HR 1: Gearing up for Denver 47:40

7d ago47:40

47:40

It’s an F’ It Friday! Momo is back in the studio for Ireland. Taylor Swift dropped a double album and Mase wants a break from it. Plus, the Lakers are gearing up to take Denver tomorrow. The Clippers might be missing Kawhi on Sunday and the crew gets into an interesting discussion. The crew shares stories about going out and how they can’t hang any…

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HR 3: Bad Umpires 1:03:42

12d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Mason is all in on getting ripped but Greg doesn't have faith. Plus, Mason shares that he is tired of these people. Mason is tired of doing this and isn’t afraid to say it. Plus, how much does an umpire make? Momo brings up an interesting event Dodgers player Will Smith will be a part of. Sedano joins the show and shares his thoughts on Will Smith.…

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HR 2: Can’t do That 49:34

8d ago49:34

49:34

It’s time for the 2 o’clock call of the day. Mase and Momo discuss the Lakers defense and who will cover Jokic. A reporter had an extremely awkward moment with Caitlin Clark. Mase and Momo discuss why this won’t happen again. Plus, the Clippers are doing this so right. Mason and Momo go back and forth on new shows they’re watching. Wassup Foo! Lear…

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HR 1: Being the Underdog 48:23

8d ago48:23

48:23

Ramona Shelburne is in for Ireland who is still feeling sick. Momo lets us know she was cold in the studio and producer Laura has never felt more seen. Plus, Mason will attempt to do something and we’ll see if it works. Mason tries to pull off a bit but it doesn't go as planned. The Dodgers brought back something and we’re all excited for it. Mason…

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HR 3: Lie Detector 1:04:17

9d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Mason is still reluctant to share his “before” picture. The Lakers are officially in the playoffs! We finally get to the pitching story Mase has been teasing. Mase is out on Tofu and producer Laura lets the guys know tofu isn’t good for them. Plus, Mase shares a ridiculous law. The entire crew has entered their picks for the Lakers. Mason wants to …

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HR 2: A.I. Was Wrong 47:16

9d ago47:16

47:16

It’s time for the 2 o’clock call of the game. Mase grabs the best call and of course they agree with him. The debate continues: who is winning this series, the Lakers or Denver? How much are we using AI? Mase shares a very funny story created by AI but it's factually incorrect. Plus Klay Thompson had a rough night against the Kings which leaves man…

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HR 1: Lakers Want All The Smoke! 50:13

10d ago50:13

50:13

Ireland is back in the studio and the Lakers got a win last night. The Lakers & Nuggets series is now set and will start Saturday. The crew shares their thoughts on who will win the series. Ireland wasn’t feeling well and left the show and Greg stepped in happily. Mase and Greg discuss where the Rams are going with their draft picks. Wheel of quest…

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HR 2: Playoff Time! 49:42

11d ago49:42

49:42

The crew does a round of What’s Up Foo! Mason is serious about his weight goals! He wants to be in the best shape of his life in 6 months. Morales teases Mason for holding content. Morales is the most hated person on Mason and Ireland but is he? Mason is all in on the Chris Farley biopic. Game of Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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HR 1: Lakers Play In Game! 51:21

11d ago51:21

51:21

LIT is finally back!! Morales loves ruffling feathers and he couldn’t help himself today. Is the show getting a new name and a face lift? The Lakers can’t intentionally lose against the Pelicans tonight but will they? Ireland wants to know when we should start panicking when it comes to the Dodgers. Why should we be concerned? Wheel of questions! L…

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Virginia Woolf's To The Lighthouse, part 2: Portrait of the autist as an old man 1:05:46

10d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Rich waxes lyrical about the dinner party scene. Do men have impaired theory of mind, or are they just assholes? On the invisible mastery of social reality, and capturing subjective experience in literature. It goes well enough that the boys decide to actually read the rest of the book. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) pre-roll jibber jabber (00:12:55) a man mo…

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HR 3: Win or You're Fired 1:07:50

16d ago1:07:50

1:07:50

How long would you give Gavin Lux to try to find his groove? Mason shares a story about Chip Kelly. Does college football have a win, or you are fired approach? How do USC and UCLA's schedules look for this upcoming year? The guys check back into the Golden Bachelor and if they are still going strong? How was the NBA attendance this year? Game of G…

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HR 2: WNBA Draft! 48:23

16d ago48:23

48:23

Time for the Two O'clock call of the day! The question is posed, would you lose tomorrow on purpose to avoid the chance of playing the Nuggets in round one? Did you see Caitlin Clark on SNL this weekend? The WNBA Draft is tonight! Who will the Sparks take at two? Is there hope for the bottom of the lineup for the Dodgers? The Dodgers 7, 8, and 9 in…

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HR 1: Jackie Robinson Day! 50:15

16d ago50:15

50:15

Mason and Ireland are back together today! Mason is in the studio and John is Live from New Orleans! Mason discusses his trip back to college and his talks at his old School. The Lakers are set to take on the Pelicans tomorrow in the 7-8 Play In Game! What is the new sports documentary that the crew will actually watch? Is Mike Trout’s loyalty hurt…

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EP.47 - Our God is an AWESOME God 36:02

11d ago36:02

36:02

In Psalm 47 & 48, the psalmist continues his praise as he exalts the God of power and might, the Lord of hosts. He continues with so many explanations of God our refuge. How is our praise life? Do we see God as awesome? Do we glorify him as such? Do we see him in the kingdoms of the earth, do we see his might in how he rules as King over all? Do we…

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HR 2: Padres vs Dodgers 1:08:55

19d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

It’s time for the two o’clock call of the day. The callers wanted to touch on the Dodgers. Let’s get into the Dodgers, they’re playing the Padres this weekend. D’Marco wants to know if Greg despises the Padres. Dodger fans don’t consider the Padres rivals. Plus we want to know the chatter D’Marco knows about the Rams. Wassup Foo! Let's get into Min…

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HR 1: Just a Wild Year 47:05

19d ago47:05

47:05

D’Marco and Bergman are in for Mason and Ireland. Producer Laura came in to work with a migraine and she takes shots at Anthony Davis. The guys start having the Anthony Davis street clothes conversation. The guys continue the Lakers conversation. D’Marco still has faith and sounds like an apologist while Greg is being a realist. Wheel of questions!…

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HR 3: Outrun the GPS 1:06:46

17d ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Breaking news, well kind of, Bergman makes a left turn. D’Marco gives us some insights on where the Rams might go during the draft! Greg tries to beat Waze, D’Marco is still trying to figure out what that is. Bergman feels personally attacked by the official Dodgers social media account. Game of Games, plus Supercross talk with Sedano and Kap! Lear…

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HR 2: Retired for Good? 49:23

20d ago49:23

49:23

D’Marco and Bergman have a convo during the break that spills into the show. We find out something very interesting about Bergman but explain a lot. OJ Simpson dies at the age of 76. D’Marco wants to know if Laker fans have given up on the season. The Lakers are most likely the 10th seed. D’Marco wants to know why AD didn’t play… how does this happ…

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HR 1: Latest News on Ippei’s Gambling 47:53

20d ago47:53

47:53

D’Marco and Bergman are in for Mason and Ireland and they come in hot! The guys dive into the Ohtani/ Ippei FBI findings. D’Marco and Bergman come in sharing a musician they want to see at least once in their life. Bergman isn’t done with Ippei and D’Marco isn’t having it. Wheel of questions - In the Marvel universe here’s 6 infinity stones (space,…

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Leveling Up: Behind the Scenes with Video Game Actor Nosh 32:05

20d ago32:05

32:05

From heroes to villains, video game characters drive compelling narratives and make our favorite games engaging. But who is the talent behind the performances, what are the challenges they face, and what skills do they possess to become accomplished in this field? To find out, we are joined by performance capture actor Noshir Dalal. Nosh, as he is …

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HR 3: Ran into Who? 58:04

21d ago58:04

58:04

How many times a week do you wash your hair? Producer Laura drops a comment that leaves everyone saying… WHAT? Plus, Ireland and Greg discuss the past few Dodger games. Ireland lets Momo know why he’s jealous of her. Ireland, Momo and Pepe share interesting stories of who they’ve run into at Lakers games. Aaron Donald may not be done. Can we specul…

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HR 2: Scorched Earth 44:45

21d ago44:45

44:45

It’s the Two O’clock call of the day but we’re tossing it out for today! Momo brings up the behind the scenes clip of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Pepe Mantilla joins the show! The crew talks about how LeBron can walk away from the Lakers. Did we see LeBron play at Crypto.com Arena for the last time? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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