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Every week, Sam and Zach share their thoughts on the latest news stories in pop culture, politics, tech, and more that you didn't know you needed to hear. Whether it's on Prince Charles' disgusting hands, C-list actors rushing the Capitol, or TikTokers faking their own death, Sam and Zach promise to break you off only their finest, unfiltered takes with some personal anecdotes mixed in. Produced by @auxoro.
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Are you the magical, overachiever but it seems no matter how much you achieve, obtain, or have this picture-perfect life… yet, you feel empty on the inside? Well, this podcast is here to support you in activating, educating, and empowering the over-achiever to learn how to create your fairytale life. We support you with clarity on your purpose, emotional intelligence, emotional mastery, relationship clarity and mastery, spiritual connection, digital marketing & sales, and manifestation! We o ...
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Federal investigators are charged with uncovering how a 20-year-old man was able to use an automatic rifle from a rooftop just outside of a campaign rally for Donald Trump to open fire, killing one attendee and injuring others, including the former president. The horrific images from the rally flooded social media timelines, followed by conspiracy …
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This is the preview of the full bonus episode available only for BREAKING TAKES Premium subscribers on BREAKINGTAKES.SUPERCAST.COM. Subscribe today to gain full access to this week's bonus episode, the entire back catalog, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://ww…
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WNYC, the most listened-to public radio station in America and the production home of this podcast, turns 100 years old this year. Its audio archives are full of gems from history — including voices, interviews and performances from some of the most well-known Black Americans of the 20th century. In this episode, host Kai Wright digs through some o…
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When President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump shared the stage for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Namely, it displayed a concern of many Americans: Biden’s age and acuity. We watched two men, both in the late years of their lives, both of whom have already spent de…
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On this solo episode of BREAKING TAKES, Zach discusses a North Korean citizen who was publically executed for listening to K-Pop, his opinion on the show Baby Reindeer, a brawl that happened in Washington Square Park during a Pride March, parents who asked their kid to hold a cruise for 45 minutes, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: htt…
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Hello, friend.... Sorry, we still have some "Mr.Robot" vibes in us after talking to J.Doesnt.Raid on this episode of the MCS Podcast. Our guest on this episode is Jorden, or J.Doesnt.Raid on Instagram. He's just your average real estate agent who likes to shoot and get behind the camera from time to time. But one thing that he's been doing lately i…
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Minority rule – by which a few get to decide the outcomes for many – is eroding American democracy at nearly every level, according to veteran journalist Ari Berman, author of Minority Rule: the Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People―and the Fight to Resist It. In this episode, host Kai Wright talks to Berman about how the U.S. has been in a p…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi hot-dog eating rematch taking place on Netflix on Labor Day weekend, an Amazon tribe that was given access to Starlink, and immediately became addicted to porn, the ongoing troll battle between North vs. South Korea, a boyfriend thong fetish, and more. SU…
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There's a chance that you have some literature in your house right now that was written and published by this episode's guest. Daniel Fritter hops on the MCS Podcast to talk about Calibre Magazine, the political situation that gun owners are dealing with, and his views on how gun ownership will change in the coming years. In this episode, Pat and D…
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The promise of American democracy could not be fulfilled until all Americans were free. Following the moment of Black liberation marked by Juneteenth, Black Americans began the ongoing project of securing and protecting their rights to vote, and to lead. In this special Juneteenth episode, host Kai Wright traces the lineage of our democracy being a…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial, a woman who recorded a rant about shopping etiquette, the boyfriend who refuses to make noodles the way his girlfriend likes them, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instag…
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Back in April, some of our listeners told us they were “Trump curious.” A few months later, the former president is now a convicted criminal and other listeners have lingering questions. The Notes from America inbox is always teeming with interesting takes from our audience and in this episode, host Kai Wright is joined by producer Regina de Heer t…
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Ten years after its original staging, “Appropriate” has received eight Tony Award nominations. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins talks about the moments of his life that inspired it. The play tells the story of three siblings reuniting in their family home after the death of their father. Charged with going through his belongings, the children disc…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss Kim Jong Un launching balloons filled with fecal matter and trash over the South Korean Border, an American Airlines worker who was recording passengers in the bathroom, the most nonsense baby name you've ever heard, the Pianista murder mystery, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: h…
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Notes from America producer Suzanne Gaber returns to the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, for an update on Hisham Awartani, a 21-year-old student of Palestinian descent, who was paralyzed after being shot during a holiday break in Vermont in 2023. As Awartani continues to work on his physical recovery and navigating life in a…
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This is a premium preview of the full episode only available on BREAKINGTAKES.SUPERCAST.COM. Sam and Zach discuss the Facebook Diversity manager who got caught stealing millions of dollars from Nike and Facebook. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brea…
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Last week, a jury in Manhattan handed down a guilty verdict in the hush money trial of Donald J. Trump for 34 counts related to falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election. Even though the verdict made Trump the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes, most American voters say the outcome of the trial doesn’t make muc…
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It's not often that you get to have a former Canadian Tier 1 operator on your show, let alone talk to one. But on this episode, we get the pleasure of doing just that! Randy Turner comes on to the MCS Podcast to talk about his Ottawa based training company "Direct Action Combat", as well as talk about his philosophy when it comes to training and be…
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Author Ayana Mathis' new novel, The Unsettled, is an intergenerational story centered around one Black family’s struggle to find freedom in the 1980s. Like her previous work, migration and movement are major themes in the book. But this time, her characters are at a crossroads, unsure of their next step in search of self-determination. Mathis joins…
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We should all know by now how foolish it is to underestimate youth. Gen Z, the generation of people born between 1997 and 2012, has already changed the world in ways that no one could have anticipated, from mass protests against gun violence to international movements to reckon with climate change. For members of this generation who are part of the…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES Sam and Zach discuss Shohei Ohtani's interpreter stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to fund his gambling habit, the best and worst of The Roast of Tom Brady, Dave & Buster's getting into the gambling game, an AITA thread where a girlfriend complains about her boyfriend's wild sleep habits, and more. SUBSCRIBE…
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While news coverage has been justifiably focused on the aggressive police response to anti-war college protests at campuses around the country, it’s noteworthy that a handful of U.S. schools have agreed to come to the table with students and discuss their demands. At the top of the list for many campus activists: divestment. At Brown University, wh…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES Sam and Zach discuss the NYPD union suing the mayor for banning steroids, the 'Hack Your Health' documentary about the gut biome, a bear eating an entire family of ducks in front of children, and an AITA thread where the boyfriend tells the girlfriend that his ex was tighter. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: ht…
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Join us in this episode as Seb Lavoie returns and shares a transformative journey, from nighttime hikes under red lights to a life-changing decision to undergo elective amputation. Seb's story is one of resilience and self-discovery, highlighting the importance of embracing new experiences and perspectives. In the first part of our conversation, we…
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The iconic musical “The Wiz” has returned to Broadway. The Black take on “The Wizard of Oz” debuted in 1974, featuring theater stars such as Stephanie Mills, André De Shields and Dee Dee Bridgewater. It was later adapted as a film starring Diana Ross, Lena Horne and Michael Jackson. After decades of countless local stage productions and bootleg VHS…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss Harvey Weinstein's convictions in New York getting overturned, a Belgian man with auto-brewery syndrome, a Brazilian woman who wheeled her dead uncle into the bank to try to sign for a loan, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINK…
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Tonya Mosley's voice is familiar to millions of public radio listeners across the country. She co-hosted NPR's midday news show Here and Now for several years before becoming co-host of Fresh Air in 2022. Now, the award-winning audio journalist is taking listeners on a personal journey. Around two decades ago, Mosley was just at the start of her ca…
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On this episode we're joined by our good friend Nico, or "JuanN1ck" on Instagram. Taylor and Pat met Nico late last year at Offspecwar's night shoot in Kelowna and instantly developed a friendship with him. Taylor, Pat, and Nico delve into a wide array of topics, starting with a discussion on the importance of living honestly and not compromising v…
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Nearly seven months after October 7th and the start of the war in Gaza, emotions over the violence and devastation are still running hot here in the U.S, and inspiring an exercise in self-reflection for many Jewish Americans. It’s a confusing and anxious moment to celebrate Passover, marked this year by personal and communal crises over Israel, ris…
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In this episode, we share the first part of the new podcast series Inconceivable Truth. It’s hosted by WNYC reporter Matt Katz, who has been searching for his biological father since he was a little kid. But it wasn’t until Matt was in his 40s that he realized he was on the wrong journey altogether. The true story is wrapped in confusion and secrec…
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This is a preview of the full episode only available on BREAKING TAKES Premium where Sam and Zach discuss the Mexican news station that accidentally aired a man's testicles during the solar eclipse broadcast. For the full bonus episode, head to BREAKINGTAKES.SUPERCAST.COM SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BRE…
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Strap in for a deep dive into the Canadian world of firearms and content creation in the latest episode of the MCS podcast. In this episode we are joined by one of Canada's biggest GunTubers, Alex, better known as Epik Arms. Alex and Pat discuss the challenges faced by content creators in the firearms industry in Canada, compared to the United Stat…
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Amber Ruffin is a comedy phenom. She’s spent a decade writing and performing on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and hosted her own show, “The Amber Ruffin Show.” She’s a co-author of bestselling books with her sister Lacey Lamar, with whom she co-hosts a podcast, The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show. The Emmy and Tony nominee is now focused on a ne…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the shootout that took place at a Chipotle over a guacamole dispute, Shakira's criticism of the 'Barbie' movie, the aftermath of the NYC earthquake, Sam's experience with 23andMe, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagra…
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Welcome to our latest episode, where we explore the exhilarating world of the Tactical Games with our guest, Matt Elliot! Join us as we delve into the unique blend of athleticism and marksmanship that defines this intense competition, likened to a fusion of Iron Man, strongman CrossFit, and firearms proficiency. The episode kicks off by highlightin…
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A February 2024 New York Times/Siena College poll reveals as many as 23 percent of Black respondents said they would vote for Trump if the election were held right then. The numbers are strikingly higher than they have been in the past — and they are notable for a community that has voted overwhelmingly for democrats and against Donald Trump specif…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Diddy allegations and the music mogul getting his house raided, Donald Trump selling bibles to raise money for legal trouble, a man changing his name to "literally anybody else" in hopes of winning the 2024 election, the nuances of gay vs. straight sex, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKE…
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In this episode of the podcast, Nathan and Shawn of "Barely Tactical" come onto the show. Right off the bat, they dive into a wide array of topics, from politics and social issues to humor and firearms. They start by dissecting Saskatchewan's rejection of the carbon tax, adding a humorous twist to the serious subject. The discussion then shifts to …
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Egyptian American satirist and comedian Bassem Youssef was once known as “The Jon Stewart of Egypt,” after gaining notoriety for his criticism of the government during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. But it wasn’t long before the doctor-turned-comedian was forced to leave his home country and start over in the United States. Ten years later, as he en…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the mysterious death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, the truth about lesbian stereotypes, and a peanut butter fundraiser that involved a lot of licking. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/br…
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In this episode we have Tyler, the man behind FortKnight Optics come on the show. In this episode, they share their experiences from Shot Show and explore various aspects of online shopping and firearms. Tyler recounts his encounters with industry personalities like Misty, Connor of CroMag, and Brandon Herrera at Shot Show, offering a glimpse into …
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David Alan Grier has been a mainstay on TV, Broadway and film since his initial acting debut in the acclaimed Broadway show “The First,” about Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy. That role, in 1981, earned him a Tony Award nomination, but he found a new level of fame as a core cast member on the classic 1990s sketch show “In Living Color.” His more …
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss a guest on Joe Rogan being charged with murder, the conspiracies surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, Zach and Sam's celebrity lookalikes, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/br…
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A movement is emerging among registered Democrats across the U.S. In Minnesota and Michigan, collectively, more than 150,000 voters chose “uncommitted” rather than selecting Joe Biden on their primary election ballots. Protest voting is a trend on the rise with many in the Democratic party expressing their frustration at U.S. policy as the war in G…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the stripper trying to blackmail Prince Harry, Beyoncé's entry into the country music scene, the man who got the COVID jab over 217 times, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingtake…
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In 1985, doctors at a methadone clinic in the South Bronx made the harrowing discovery: 50 percent of their patients had HIV. Three years later, in the same neighborhood, a pair of epidemiologists estimated that as many as one in five young men were positive for the disease. Those numbers made the South Bronx one of most critical hotspots for HIV i…
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Danielle Brooks, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress following her masterful portrayal of Sofia in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple,” discusses her journey to the Oscars with host Kai Wright. Brooks was the sole representative at the 96th Academy Awards from last year’s film adaptation. The first time novelist Alice Walke…
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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam & Zach discuss the disaster that was The Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow, the Putin opposer Alexei Navalny's "natural" death occurring in an arctic prison, a crippled man in a turban that almost broke TSA, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINK…
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By 1986, almost 40 percent of people diagnosed with AIDS in the United States were either Black or Latino. As the full contours of the crisis became apparent, a group of Black gay men began to organize in cities across the country, demanding attention and support for the people dying in their midst. This effort required them to confront big, import…
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In this episode, join the Taylor and Pat as they delve into a wide range of topics with their guest and good friend, Lloyd. The podcast begins with the three discussing a situation where someone needed a fire extinguisher and transition to snowboarding mishaps and the challenges of balancing hobbies and expenses. The conversation takes unexpected t…
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