Best IRENS NYC Podcasts (2024)

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The No-More Zone w/ Jeff and Tim | Known Zone #33 1:01:46

6M ago1:01:46

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Welcome to the thirty-third and final(!) episode of The Known Zone! No topic being covered, just an hour of being silly. Thank you to our funny guests Jeff Scheen and Tim McLaughlin, and thank YOU all so much for your support with this podcast! While The Known Zone is ending, we hope you'll continue following both Andy and Wilfred in the things the…

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No More Atrocities w/ Louis Katz | Known Zone #32 1:02:55

6M ago1:02:55

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Today our guest is Louis Katz, and boy does he have the factz... about the Marshall Plan (Economic Recovery Act of 1948), how it led to the Cold War, and whether or not it's morally okay to have children with global warming. LINKS: Watch Louis Katz's special PRESENT/TE…

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Didn't See It. w/ Irene Tu | Known Zone #31 1:13:28

6M ago1:13:28

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Today we're talking about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, as well as movies Irene didn't see, Jeff's mysterious lineage, and Wilfred's adversarial relationship with everybody (including his cats). LINKS: Find Irene: https://instagram.com/irene_tu Find Jeff: https://instag…

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A Man Apartheid | Known Zone #30 57:34

7M ago57:34

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! No guest this time, just two boys looking at a map of South Africa for a while. Also discussed: the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, and ideating a new, updated Ally McBeal. Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/knownzonepod Email us at theknown…

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Big Thick Mess w/ Corinne Fisher | Known Zone #29 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Corinne Fisher (Guys We Fcked, Without A Country) joins today to hear what Wilfred's learned about the art of picking up women. LINKS: Find Jeff: https://instagram.com/newyorkjeffrey/ Find Corinne: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygal/ Follow the show on Instagram…

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Eat A Rat w/ Jeff Arcuri | Known Zone #28 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Andy's still out, so this time we have a classic Two-Jeff situation. Autumn IS available for set decoration opportunities. If you've found yourself wondering... - How are you supposed to pronounce "posthumously?" - Is Bill Cosby going on tour again? - How many pushups …

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Pros and Khans w/ Usama Siddiquee | Known Zone #27 1:08:36

7M ago1:08:36

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Andy's on paternity leave, so we've got friend of the pod Jeff Scheen on as a guest for the next few weeks! Sorry about that. Usama Siddiquee also joins us today to discuss the F train, white people playing non-white roles, and Genghis/Chinggis Khan/Temujin's life in t…

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Bust Heads, Not Unions w/ Mike Recine | Known Zone #26 1:09:01

8M ago1:09:01

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Today we're joined by Mike Recine, comedian/mover, and lover of King of Queens. This episode we use teamwork to summarize Jimmy Hoffa's life, from Teamster to mobster to dead-ster. If you've found yourself wondering... - What was Hoffa doing before he became a union gu…

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Watching Burning Ships w/ Nathan Macintosh | Known Zone #25 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Today we're joined by Nathan Macintosh, Halifax and family lineage enthusiast (and comedian or something) to talk about a wild 1917 maritime disaster that took place in a city his family may or may not have been in or near. It's not super clear. If you've found yoursel…

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Hand-Powered Society w/ Conner McNutt | Known Zone #24 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Today we're joined by Conner McNutt, fellow comedian/mover/bullier-of-Wilfred, and we're talkin' the hottest topic, the group with the sexy lifestyle on every Pennsylvanian's minds: the Amish. If you've found yourself wondering... - Are Wilfred and Andy actually friend…

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Et tu, Timmy? w/ Myka and Tim | Known Zone #23 58:50

8M ago58:50

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/! Welcome to The Known Zone! Myka Fox and Tim McLaughlin come to the studio for today's lesson on one of history's odd power couples: Cleopatra and Marc Antony. This love story's got it all: war, cheating, and most importantly, suicide. Suggested talking points: - Bad Roman names - Was Cleopatra h…

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Bone(us) Zone #2 - Jeff's Back 1:08:30

9M ago1:08:30

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MERCH and BONUS CONTENT at https://knownzonepod.com/ ! This was such a fun episode, we decided to release it on the main feed. For future bonus episodes, you can subscribe at the link above for as little as $2 a month! No topic today! Instead we attempt to go through the news - this episode was recorded on September 11th, so we talk about what you'…

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You Are The Guy w/ Rafi Bastos | Known Zone #22 1:06:41

9M ago1:06:41

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Merch and bonus content at https://knownzonepod.com/ ! Comedians Andy Haynes and Wilfred Padua welcome you TO The Known Zone! Today convidado especial Rafi Bastos joins us for a lesson on Brazilian politics, particularly the career and scandals of Lula da Silva, Brazil's 35th AND 39th (current!) president. Suggested talking points: - The double-n r…

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Are You High? w/ Natalie Cuomo | Known Zone #21 1:04:49

9M ago1:04:49

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Welcome to The Known Zone! Natalie Cuomo (standup comedian, podcaster, Twitch partner; not related to any politician) takes third chair today with Wilfred at the helm. We learn about the Yakuza - a blanket term for transnational crime syndicates originating in Japan - and its heartwarming origins. Suggested talking points: - Wilfred's jealousy of A…

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Shoulda Drank Milk w/ Mike Cannon | Known Zone #20 1:07:12

9M ago1:07:12

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Welcome to The Known Zone! Today's guest is the Can Man himself, Mike Cannon! This is a lively episode about the Berlin Wall and all the nonsense that came out of it. Suggested talking points: - Getting past the wall - The movie Ghost - Band-sponsored basketball teams - How they took down the wall LINKS: Find Mike: https://www.mikecannoncomedy.com/…

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In Troubles w/ Kerryn Feehan | Known Zone #19 1:02:44

9M ago1:02:44

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Welcome to The Known Zone! Kerryn Feehan (writer-podcaster-Irish-Masshole) sits down with us today for Andy's lecture on The Troubles, a thirty-year ethno-nationalist conflict that ravaged Northern Ireland the same way Kerryn uhh (joke about s3x work) Suggested talking points: - The Boston Strangler - Underage clubs - What women treasure most LINKS…

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One Thing About A War w/ Brandon Wardell | Known Zone #18 1:07:03

10M ago1:07:03

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Welcome to The Known Zone! Today's guest is Brandon Wardell, Filipino-hyphen-standup, LIVE (edited) from Wilfred's apartment in Brooklyn. We get to learn about the Spanish-American War, the other multiple revolutions happening at once, and more about Wilfred's train-obsessed nephew. Suggested talking points: - Treaties of Parises - Brandon's big mo…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 52 Does the Right to Bear Arms Apply to Philadelphia? 52:59

10M ago52:59

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Streamed live on Jun 29, 2023 In this episode, we discuss carrying firearms in Philadelphia, how it can land you an overnight in jail, and the inherent injustice of the system. Our very own Maj Toure is at the center of it. Plus, Philadelphia considers ban of ski masks. Finally, in today in history, we discuss how Grover Cleveland is one of the bes…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 51 Libertarian Christian Institute and Christian Nationalism w/Doug Stuart 1:12:16

10M ago1:12:16

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Streamed live on Jun 15, 2023 On this episode, Doug Stuart joins the show! He's the CEO of the Libertarian Christian Institute, Master of Divinity from Miseo Seminary for writing and speaking, focusing on challenging the status quo. Doug lives in Lancaster, PA where he freelances as a graphic designer and video producer. He serves as a deacon at hi…

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Take Me There w/ Jeff Scheen | Known Zone #17 1:21:07

10M ago1:21:07

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Welcome back (or for the first time) to The Known Zone! Today's guest is comedian/podcaster/little guy Jeff Scheen (not related to the Estévezes). Between all the negging, we learn about Napoleon Bonaparte and his ten-year reign as Emperor of France. Suggested talking points: - The French L - SAT scores - Snowball crimes LINKS: Find Jeff: https://l…

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Take Human Action PA EP 50 Criminal Justice & Economics w/Mike ter Maat 1:10:21

10M ago1:10:21

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Streamed live on May 18, 2023 On this episode, Mike ter Maat joins the show! We'll talk about his background, his work in commercial banks, international & federal agencies, and the White House. Bring your questions! Mike advocated for free markets in financial services before launching a successful executive education and consulting business. Mike…

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I'm Worried About You w/ Matt Pavich | Known Zone #16 1:12:28

10M ago1:12:28

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Welcome back (or for the first time) to The Known Zone! Today's guest is comedian/actor Matt Pavich, known Croatian and bipolar fellow, to go through the formation and subsequent separation of Yugoslavia, a country that existed for most of the 20th century. Suggested talking points: - Matt's mental health - Wilfred's obsession with taking cars - An…

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Sherman's 79-Hour Walk w/ Michael Rowland | Known Zone #15 1:03:55

10M ago1:03:55

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Welcome back (or for the first time) to The Known Zone! Today we're joined by Michael Rowland, comedian, podcaster, and Southerner, so we can discuss a big part of the American Civil War - the end! We specifically discuss the campaign of the Union Army's major general William Tecumseh Sherman to capture Savannah, Georgia, a frankly wild maneuver wh…

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Bisexual Deviants w/ Ian Fidance | Known Zone #14 1:08:26

11M ago1:08:26

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! Today we're joined by Ian Fidance, comic, actor, podcaster, etc. to discuss a fellow crazed bisexual, preacher and cult leader Jim Jones. Suggested talking points: - Gettin' a finger in there - Charismatic cult leaders - Smuggling mass suicide materials - Which comics Andy could beat up LINKS: Ian's website: http://w…

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Special Spooky 'Sode | Known Zone #13 1:02:35

11M ago1:02:35

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! Another guest-less episode, nice and intimate, just like all your emails say you like them. Today we're talking about Aswang (or mánananggál), an umbrella term for evil shape-shifting creatures in Filipino folklore. Suggested talking points: - Drunk people on trains - Evil beings with fat knockers - Wilfred's family …

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Remember That Baby? | Known Zone #12 58:17

11M ago58:17

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! No guest today, just two guys doing guy stuff (talking about former presidents). Suggested talking points: - Arsenal news from a month ago - Alternate careers for comedians - Institutionalizing the side piece - The REAL Baby Ruth Follow the show on Instagram! http://instagram.com/theknownzonepod Email us at theknownz…

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A Whole Person w/ Rene Gube | Known Zone #11 1:07:57

11M ago1:07:57

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! Today we have screenwriter-actor Rene Gube (The Bear, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Superstore) on to learn about Rodrigo Duterte, the now-retired president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 who ran his campaign on obliterating drug users. Not drug use - the users themselves. What a weirdo. Suggested talking points: - Punc…

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50th Anniversary of Hip Hop w/ Petey Deabreu | Known Zone #10 1:18:00

12M ago1:18:00

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We got Petey Deabreau in the studio and forced him to listen to a white guy talk about the history of The Bronx - specifically, the Hoe Avenue peace meeting that took place in 1971. This heartwarming tale features fun characters like "Black Benjie" and "Spanish Eddie," and leads to the birth of hip hop. Suggested talking points: - Housing developme…

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Lady Pilot w/ Ashley Gavin | Known Zone #9 1:15:13

12M ago1:15:13

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This episode we're joined by Ashley Gavin (Netflix is a Joke, Hulu, Comedy Central). We follow in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart by getting pretty lost (in the conversation), but unlike her, we do not get eaten by crabs in the end. Suggested talking points: - Kinds of lesbians - Isolated clearings - Identity as a comedian - Who can wear shorts? Li…

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Take Human Action PA EP 49 Blueprints of the Constitution w/Mike Maharrey 59:16

12M ago59:16

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On this episode, Mike Maharrey joins the show! We'll talk about his background, his recent appearances at the Take Human Action Tour, Blueprints for Resisting Federal Overreach, and Strategies for Local Political Action. Bring your questions Mike serves as the National Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center and the Managing Editor o…

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Take Human Action PA EP 48 Making Politics Decentralized w/Keith Knight 57:38

12M ago57:38

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On this episode, Keith Knight joins the show! We met recently at the Take Human Action Tour in NYC after he just finished his talks at the series of events. He is Managing Editor at the Libertarian Institute, host of the Don't Tread on Anyone podcast and editor of The Voluntaryist Handbook: A Collection of Essays, Excerpts, and Quotes. Bring your q…

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Take Human Action PA EP 47 Can we have a Private Currency? w/Douglas & Sunita Tuman 1:13:05

12M ago1:13:05

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Streamed live on May 1, 2023 On this episode, Douglas & Sunita Tuman of Monero Talk join the show! A Freedom fighting duo that began hosting the Monero NYC Meetups in 2018, they have been interviewing digital cash devs on Monero Talk since 2018. In addition, they have been running the Monerotopia community show since 2020, the Confer since 2022 and…

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Take Human Action PA EP 46 Caleb Shreve for Township Supervisor 1:00:51

12M ago1:00:51

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On this episode, Caleb Shreve, Candidate for Township Supervisor and Auditor, joins the show! He'll also talk about his background, how he found the libertarian party, his work on veterans issues, and his run for local office. Bring your questions! Caleb Shreve is a veteran who focuses on Post Traumatic Stress Recovery. He is also a writer, politic…

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Gooey Long w/ Mark Normand | The Known Zone #8 1:16:48

12M ago1:16:48

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On today's episode, Mark Normand hops two rooms over from the We Might Be Drunk studio to hang out and talk about Huey Long, a Democratic governor of Louisiana who got capped doing what he loved. Suggested talking points: - The thrill of destruction - Censoring babies - Is cancel culture over? - Flight times within Australia Links: Mark's website: …

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Absurd Amount of Wives w/ Rosebud Baker | The Known Zone #7 1:03:47

1y ago1:03:47

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Andy's wife and fellow comedian / SNL writer, Rosebud Baker, joins the fellas today to learn about King Henry VIII, his abundance of female companions, and his odd methods for ridding himself of said female companions. Recorded with love on Fentanyl Awareness Day. Suggested talking points: - Sweating sickness - How to do very good stealing - Flossi…

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Hysterical Women w/ Sarah Tollemache | The Known Zone #6 1:17:07

1y ago1:17:07

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! On today’s episode, Wilfred teaches us about Massachusetts' most celebrated whoopsie - the Salem Witch Trials! Amidst that, specially-installed guest Sarah Tollemache wants you to stop trauma-dumping at her shows, and Andy recommends a couple of books he hasn't read. Suggested talking points: - Venmo scams - Stoning …

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Hot For Student w/ Caitlin Peluffo | The Known Zone #5 1:03:05

1y ago1:03:05

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Welcome back to The Known Zone! On today’s episode, Wilfred makes fellow comedian Caitlin Peluffo uncomfortable with the love story of renowned p*dophile Mary Kay Letourneau and her former-student-turned-lover, Vili Fualauu. Andy seems to enjoy it, though. Suggested talking points: - Morning buns - Being friends with your stepdad - Crayon love lett…

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Statue of Liberty w/ Tom Delgado | The Known Zone #4 58:02

1y ago58:02

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Welcome to The Known Zone with Andy Haynes and Wilfred Padua! On today's episode, we have state-certified tour guide Tom Delgado to tell us how America ended up with the Statue of Liberty, Wilfred talks about his mascot days, and Andy asks the hard-hitting question: What If It Got 9/11'd? Links: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomdnyc Tom's You…

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Take Human Action PA EP 45 Door to Door Campus Tour w/Nathan Romig 1:01:24

1y ago1:01:24

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Streamed live on Apr 20, 2023 This week, the crew joins Nathan Romig, the newly elected Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania (LPPA) North Central Region Representative! He'll be coming straight off the area of Penn State University, one of the largest public universities in the country, as a part of the LPPA's Door to Door Campus Tour Event for drug l…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 44 From Okinawa to PA House Campaign w/Elijah Scretching 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

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Streamed live on Apr 13, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew joins Elijah Scretching, Marine Corps Veteran and Candidate for State House. Elijah is a 24 years old Marine Corps Veteran who wants to continue to serve the people. He's married and has a 2 year old daughter. He'll talk about his early life with his large family, while growing up in foster…

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One-Child Policy | The Known Zone #2 56:41

1y ago56:41

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On today’s episode, Wilfred and Andy take us down the roads that led to China’s one-child policy, debate whether or not Mao Zedong is cute, and find out that dolphins are more nationalist than we think. Follow the show on Instagram! http://instagram.com/theknownzonepod Andy’s socials: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/ https://www.tiktok.com/@…

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Autism w/ Graham Kay | The Known Zone #1 1:03:18

1y ago1:03:18

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Welcome to The Known Zone, a podcast with two hosts (Andy Haynes and Wilfred Padua) who’d like to trick you about their intelligence. On today’s episode, our very first guest Graham Kay tells us about morning phone calls with his brother, Wilfred beats the autism allegations, and Andy makes zero eye contact with anyone (unrelated). Links: Autastic:…

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The Known Zone | Trailer 1:27

1y ago1:27

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You might think Andy Haynes and Wilfred Padua are super smart, but they actually just know a little about everything. Come on into The Known Zone and let them (and their guests!) teach you some stuff they do know (and a little that they don’t), starting April 18th. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Let us know in the comments what you want to…

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Take Human Action PA EP 43 Take Human Action Tour NYC w/Luke Ensor, Irene Mavrakakis & Autumn Pangia 1:47:36

1y ago1:47:36

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Streamed live on Apr 6, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew joins Luke Ensor, Co-Founder & Board Member of the Mises Caucus, and Irene Mavrakakis, Co-Founder of Liberty Speaks, and co-host Autumn Pangia to recap our experiences at the first of the nationwide Take Human Action Tour Events in New York City. We all attended the Take Human Action Tour on…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 42 Liberty Hits the Streets w/Irene Mavrakakis, Rob Cowburn & Regina Badger 1:15:15

1y ago1:15:15

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Streamed live on Mar 30, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew joins Irene Mavrakakis, Rob Cowburn, and Regina Badger to unveil our next big project: Liberty 101 Classes at Maj Toure's Solutionary Community Center in Philadelphia, PA. We'll talk about each of our areas of focus, the topics we're looking to cover, and the groups that we're looking to br…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 41 Standing Up for Your Rights w/Regina Badger 31:52

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Streamed live on Mar 23, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew recaps the Stand for Your Rights Second Amendment Rally in Harrisburg, PA. On March 23rd, Regina Badger led a counter protest to the March for Our Lives Rally in Harrisburg, PA. She comes on now to talk about the event, why it is important to stand up for our right to bear arms, and where w…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 40 Black Guns Matter w/Maj Toure 1:03:44

1y ago1:03:44

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Streamed live on Mar 16, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew joins Maj Toure! Maj, the founder of Black Guns Matter and the Solutionary Center in Philadelphia, PA is a premiere Libertarian speaker, activist, and Libertarian Candidate for Philadelphia City Council in 2019. He speaks on many issues including Second Amendment rights in historically unde…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 39 Candidate Season Begins w/Amy LePore 1:02:21

1y ago1:02:21

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Streamed live on Mar 9, 2023 This week, the PA Mises Crew hosts Amy LePore on the show! We will discuss all things candidates, how to run for office, and the upcoming Take Human Action Tours. Bring your questions! Amy is the Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Delaware, a Board Member & Candidate Officer of the Mises Caucus, and President of Ant…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 38 Roundtable: Rage Against War 1:13:33

1y ago1:13:33

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Streamed live on Mar 1, 2023 In this episode, the PA Mises Crew hosts a Rage Against the War Machine Organizer Panel! Our panel will include Dr. Irene Mavrakakis, Co-Founder of Liberty Speaks, Rod Brana of the People's Party, and Alex Dillard, International Secretary of the American Student Union. Irene Mavrakakis, M.D, is a Mises caucus Libertaria…

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Take Human Action PA Ep 37 Ladies of Liberty w/Lainie Huston 1:00:13

1y ago1:00:13

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Streamed live on Feb 23, 2023 In this episode, the PA Mises Crew joins Lainie Huston, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party! We'll discuss her background, her involvement in the Mises Caucus, her current role as Executive Director, the energy from the Rage Against the War Machine Rally, and our experiences living in Philadelphia. Bring your q…

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