Best Jamie Benson Podcasts (2024)

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"We all need a timeout." The Reporters' Roundtable- July 19, 2024 46:39

41m ago46:39

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GOP Convention. No Trump Pivot. Long Rambling Speech. J.D. Vance Gets VP Nod. Assassination Attempt Impact. Vise on Biden Closing Fast. Harris the Choice? With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call and Brian Beutler, author of the OffMessage.net Newsletter on Substack. …

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The Politics of the Trump Shooting. Plus Project 2025. 36:26

24m ago36:26

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In this episode, Bill discusses the potential impact of the recent attempted assassination on the 2024 presidential race. He speaks with Jeff Dufour, editor in chief of the National Journal, about the short-term and long-term effects of the incident. They discuss the possibility of a temporary bump in support for Republicans, but ultimately expect …

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Spotlight - "Boozy Bracketology" Best Video Game Music (featuring Jay Borsom, Jeremy Goodson, Jacob Hein, Chris Borsom, and Chris "MooMan" Nyarady) 1:28:50

20m ago1:28:50

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Jay is BACK with NEW EPISODES of Verboten at the end of July, but while she's still off we're spotlighting some of the other amazing shows on the PTE Network! Boozy Bracketology is self-described as being about "strong drinks, strong opinions, and crowning champions". Each episode features a panel of special guest panelists each discussing and cast…

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Alan Dryg ASF AWCF 1:18:45

3h ago1:18:45

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Welcome, everyone. I first met today's guest at Spruce Meadows in Alberta. I had just arrived at the beautiful and expansive grounds and could not find a single staff member to direct me to Craig's competition tent. Always friendly and eager to help, Alan immediately stood up, and despite being sore from his recent back surgery, led me to where the…

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"Ain't No Certainty in Politics." The Reporters' Roundtable- July 12, 2024 41:11

1d ago41:11

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Biden News Conference. "Control Guns Not Girls." Dam Breaking? Plan B-VP Harris? Trump’s Project 2025. GOP National Convention. Trump’s VP Pick. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author of the upcoming book, You Must Stand Up, The Fight for Abortion Rights i…

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Catholics for Choice and the Moral Battle for Reproductive Rights. 31:07

4d ago31:07

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Bill’s guest today is Jamie Manson, President of Catholics for Choice, an organization that supports abortion rights and believes that the Catholic Church should give women the freedom to control their own bodies. The organization reflects the fact that the majority of Catholics in the United States support abortion rights, according to a recent Pe…

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Red States are Laboratories of Autocracy. With Democracy Activist David Pepper 40:40

11d ago40:40

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David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the importance of focusing on races beyond the presidential election, such as State House and Senate seats and governorships as well as the U.S. House. He highlights the need for Democrats to compete in every district and emphasizes the threat of Project 2025, a plan by Trump suppor…

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Spotlight - "Pub Trivia Experience" by Chris Liguori et al. (featuring Jay Borsom and Brittany Shaw) 1:10:45

12d ago1:10:45

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Jay is on vacation out of the country this month, so while she's away we're spotlighting some of the other amazing shows on the PTE Network! Pub Trivia Experience is the flagship show of the PTE Network, with a regular cadre of hosts taking turns presenting trivia games in a wide variety of topics and formats; no two shows are the same! This episod…

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Stephen Hill FWCF 1:08:44

12d ago1:08:44

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Welcome everyone. Stephen Hill FWCF came highly recommended by many farriers in England while I was there for Stoneleigh. Thanks to an introduction from Jamie Hughes, I was able to sit down with him and do this interview. You will notice this common theme from many of the interviews that I did there, wherein the guests and I go into deep detail abo…

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"People saw what they saw. "The Reporters' Roundtable- June 28, 2024 35:43

18d ago35:43

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All about the debate and what might come next with an all-star panel of Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, Washington Post national columnist, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Author of the great book, The Aftermath and Emily Goodin, U.S. political reporter for the DailyMail.c…

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Rick Wilson on How The Lincoln Project is Converting GOP Voters. 35:59

22d ago35:59

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In this episode Bill interviews Rick Wilson, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent Donald Trump from being re-elected. Wilson discusses the work of the Lincoln Project and their efforts to persuade disaffected Republicans not to vote for Trump. He also talks about the impact of their ads, which fall into thr…

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"The eye rolls, the side-eye." The Reporters' Roundtable-June 21, 2024 43:50

26d ago43:50

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Debate Prep. Bar Set Too Low? Burden on CNN Hosts. Bad Trump Polls. “Convicted Felon” Impact. Big Political Events to Come. Scotus Rulings. Politics of Drafting Women With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor. Host of the Monitor Breakfast, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal…

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The Life and Times of Barbara Walters with Susan Page 33:43

25d ago33:43

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In this episode, Bill interviews Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of two great biographies of Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Bush about her new book "The Rule Breaker" which explores the life and career of TV journalist Barbara Walters. Page discusses why she chose to write about Walters and highlights her achievements as the …

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Spotlight - "Frenemy Trivia" by Tim Dippel and Brittany Shaw (featuring Jay Borsom, Bryan Nash, and Carmela Smith) 1:53:25

30d ago1:53:25

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Jay is on vacation out of the country this month, so while she's away we're spotlighting some of the other amazing shows on the PTE Network! Frenemy Trivia is a fun take on a traditional trivia competition podcast, as friends will quickly become enemies. This episode features show co-host Brittany as a contestant, but most episodes feature the deli…

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Steffi Kersten CF 41:33

1M ago41:33

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I have run into today's guest several times over the years and unfortunately, our exchanges have always been brief. I was looking forward to getting to know Steffi better at Vern Powell's Puerto Vallarta clinic in Mexico, but I missed one trip and she missed the other. We finally connected at last year's Stoneleigh for long enough to be able to sit…

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"Weird Sideshow Moments." The Reporters' Roundtable June 14, 2024 41:23

30d ago41:23

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SCOTUS on Abortion. Politics of Abortion Rights. Southern Baptists: No IVF. Trump Rallies GOP Congress. Trump Disses Milwaukee, Site of the RNC. D’s Message Democracy to Their Base. Biden at G7 in Italy. No Pardon for Hunter. Biden vs Bad Economic Vibes. Biden vs Bad Crime Vibes. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Amanda Bec…

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Donald Trump is a "Psychopath."-Psychologist Dr. Vince Greenwood. 34:15

1M ago34:15

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Dr. Vince Greenwood, a licensed psychologist, is the founder of The Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy in Washington D.C. He is a founding member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He warns that Donald Trump suffers from a psychological condition that makes him dangerous. He explains that Trump meets the criteria for psychopathic personality…

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"A lot of back and forth." The Reporters' Roundtable June 7, 2024 44:28

1M ago44:28

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Battle for Senate Control. GOP Focus on Revenge. “Double Haters” Key. Biden in Normandy. Senate GOP vs Contraception. House GOP vs International Criminal Court. More “Weaponization” Hearings. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, covering Congress for Politico, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the…

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BRAD COLE- Well Paid and Organized Kindergarten (Phil Collins, Supertramp, Gino Vannelli) 1:34:56

1M ago1:34:56

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Keyboardist, Brad Cole talks about his 30 years touring with pop icon, Phil Collins. He remembers moving to Los Angeles in the late seventies and entering the session scene. He recalls the lessons he’s learned working with all different types of musical artists and reveals his secrets to working with complicated creatives. www.thecolemine.com www.d…

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Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Inside the Verdict with Jonathan Alter. 31:38

1M ago31:38

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Jonathan Alter, former columnist for Newsweek and publisher of the Old Goats newsletter, joins Bill to discuss the dramatic ending of Donald Trump's trial and its potential impact on the 2024 election. Alter, who spent every single day inside the courtroom, describes the moment when the foreperson of the jury announced the guilty verdict on all 34 …

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#25 - I Did Know Two Cecilys And Now I Just Know I'm An Idiot (Featuring Dsalina, Salena Metreger, Andrew Gossett, and Jamie Toon) 1:45:46

1M ago1:45:46

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Surprising hits and misses through this week's game, as Jay (and Bandit) spend some time with: Putting The "D" In Salena: Dsalina - @DsalinaPlays on everything, mack_the_cutie on IG and MacksRuffReviews on YT for Dsalina's dog! Salena Metreger - Support artists and small businesses, language is fluid! Vs. Skirting The Storms: Andrew Gossett - Check…

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Jamie Hughes DipWCF and Sam Masters DipWCF 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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I met these two characters a couple of years back at my very first Stoneleigh. They played a very key role in all aspects of the competition and Focus. They helped set it up, run it, and tear it down and they stayed until the very last case had been packed up. As you will hear, Sam has a family background in theater production. So he is the reason …

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" A nuclear bomb in the courtroom." The Reporters' Roundtable. May 31,2024 46:21

1M ago46:21

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Trump Guilty. Times 34. GOP Closes Ranks. Effect on non-MAGA GOP. Trump: “I’m Innocent.” Down-Ballot Effect? What Should Biden Do? CA Senate Race. Gavin Newsom in the Wings. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Reporter at Politico and Marisa Lagos, Political Correspondent for K…

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The Political Media is Failing Us. 45:03

2M ago45:03

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In this episode, Bill discusses the media's coverage of the 2024 election with media critics Jay Rosen, a Journalism Professor at New York University and Brian Beutler, a long-time journalist and author of the Off-Message newsletter (OffMessage.net) They criticize the media for focusing too much on the horse race and not enough on the potential con…

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"This isn't a normal world." The Reporters' Roundtable-May 24, 2024 41:35

2M ago41:35

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Nikki Endorses Trump. Alito Flag Scandal. Voting Rights Fail. Assassinate Trump BS. Trump Trial Political Fallout. Libertarians and Trump. Border Bill Fails Again. With Maya King, New York Times Politics Reporter covering The South, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at the National Journa…

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The View from Inside the Courtroom with Jonathan Alter 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Jonathan Alter is a presidential historian and longtime reporter and columnist for Newsweek in its heyday. For the last few weeks, he has been in the actual courtroom with Donald Trump every single day. He and Bill discuss the trial of and the likelihood of Trump being convicted of a felony. The defense has just about wrapped up its case, with Mich…

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#24 - There's Only Two Things To Do In Kansas And I Already Have A Baby (Featuring Ren O'Connor, Jeremy Cahnmann, Liv Ivie, and Ian Schulze) 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

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A pair of Verboten firsts happen on this one, as Jay is joined in-studio by a special guest co-host (of sorts), and in this episode by: Nothing Rhymes With Purple: Ren O'Connor - Take care of yourselves and each other, happy Pride! Jeremy Cahnmann - Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints, respect people of all walks of life, love l…

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James (Jim) Hayter DipWcf hons 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Welcome everyone. As you will hear, I met Jim Hayter a few times by this point through my travels across the pond to Stoneleigh, as well as at the World Championships in Calgary. Each time he was accompanied by his son, George. As will become quite clear during the interview, Jim is quite proud of his son and all that he has accomplished. When you …

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"Regular Rude Squabbling. "The Reporters' Roundtable-May 17, 2024 40:55

2M ago40:55

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Cohen Testifies. MAGA Reps to NY. Speaker Johnson, Too. Veep Race. Debates Are On. Weed Downgraded. Maryland Senate Race. Hearing Chaos. With Katherine Doyle, Reporter for NBC News, Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at Huff Post and Kirk Bado, Editor of National Journal Hotline. Today Bill highlights the work of the World Central Kitchen and Jose …

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Strong Warnings on Ukraine, Israel and...Space. with The Washington Post's David Ignatius 38:26

2M ago38:26

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In this episode, Bill interviews David Ignatius, Foreign Policy Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new novel, "Phantom Orbit." They discuss the current state of the world, focusing on the challenges facing the United States in foreign policy. Ignatius shares his recent experiences in Ukraine and Gaza. The conversation concludes wit…

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NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole) 1:47:18

2M ago1:47:18

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Drummer, Nate Morton, talks about his experience being on the hit NBC show, The Voice. He reminisces about his time at Berklee College of Music and explains how it’s helped him throughout his career. He recalls some of his best musical advice he’s gotten over the years and how important moving to L.A. has been for his music career. www.natemorton.c…

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"More Bizarre than Usual." The Reporters' Roundtable-May 10, 2024 43:24

2M ago43:24

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Biden’s Big Israel Problem. Stormy vs Trump. Judge Cannon Saves Trump. MTG Fails Bigly. Johnson Echo’s Trump’s Lies. Appliance Freedom! RFK, Jr’s Brain Worm. Kristi Noem’s Dog Disaster. MD Senate Race. With Jason Dick, Editor in Chief at CQ-Roll Call, Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Philip Bump, National Co…

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The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party 42:07

2M ago42:07

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Hunter Walker, investigative reporter at Talking Points Memo, discusses his new book, "The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party." The book examines the ongoing struggle within the Democratic Party over its direction, particularly as progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gain momentum. Walker…

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#23 - What The Hell Is The Minion Fruit? (Featuring Scott Brill, Marina Stanfa, Johnson Earls, and JB Henry) 1:35:47

2M ago1:35:47

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One of this week's guests is dead-set on stealing more than the listeners' hearts... but which one? Find out as Jay serves as hostess to: Scotty Doesn't Know: Scott Brill - Visit your local library! Marina Stanfa - Check out Marina's gluten-free sweets at cookies-kitchen.com! Vs. Defenestration All-Stars: Johnson Earls - COVID, flu, and RSV are out…

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James Todd 54:21

2M ago54:21

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I was introduced to this gentleman under the big competition marquee at Stoneleigh. I had just run into one of my friends, Ellie-May Buckland, whose interview is also in the pipeline, and she said, you should meet James. He would make a great interview. So she made the introduction and without hesitation, James agreed to sit down and have a chat. A…

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"Sounds Dystopian. "The Reporters' Roundtable-May 3, 2024 37:57

2M ago37:57

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Trump Trial. Trump Sleeping. Cohen in the Crosshairs. Trump’s Time Cover. Politics of Campus Protests. RFK, Jr. For Real? Mike Johnson Resurgent. Ted Cruz Attacks MTG. Kristi Noem’s Dog. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Shirish Date, Senior White House Correspondent at Huff Post, Nikki Schwab, Senior U.S. Political Reporte…

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Trump vs Biden with Historian Doug Brinkley 43:46

3M ago43:46

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In the final episode of a four-part series on the American presidency, Bill and historian Douglas Brinkley discuss the upcoming 2024 election and compare the qualities and visions of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Brinkley highlights Biden's experience and character, noting his long career in politics and his ability to work across the aisle. He also …

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#22 - What Have You Done With Boron In Your Life? (Featuring Chris Hernandez, Tradiac, Anne Putnam, and Jane Hansen) 1:31:45

3M ago1:31:45

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Mentions of nursery rhymes, bad pronunciations and impressions, and yet another guess of "stripper", as Jay is joined this week by: ProgChumps: Chris Hernandez - Check out Russ Friedewald with Trivial Workshop on Twitch and Tangents in your podcast app! Tradiac - Liquid Kourage on Patreon, Discord, Twitch, etc. The Captain & MacKenzie: Anne Putnam …

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"What did we learn?" The Reporters' Roundtable-April 26, 2024 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Trump/Immunity. Trump/Catch and Kill. Johnson’s Conversion. Ukraine $$ Flowing. Chuck Praises Mitch. Anti-Trump Vote in PA. Trump in the Dock/Biden on the Trail. Campus Protest Impact. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for Los Angeles Times, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter for Huff Post and Brian Beutler, writer of the Off Message Newslette…

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A President's Team. With Historian Doug Brinkley 39:43

3M ago39:43

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In this episode, Bill continues his four-part series on the American presidency with guest Doug Brinkley, a presidential historian who is a professor at Rice University and as the official presidential historian at CNN. He’s the author of dozens of books and scholarly articles and is considered one of the top presidential scholars in the country. T…

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#21 - A Dummy Thicc Barry B. Benson (Featuring Dave Kantorski, Dustin Resch, D.J. Carlile, and Matt Lamia) 1:29:52

3M ago1:29:52

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Grab your old New Balance sneakers and click those tongs to make sure they work, because this episode has big suburban dad energy, as Jay has the pleasure of hosting for: Beards & Beer Guts: Dave Kantorski - Support Liquid Kourage and the PTE Network, drink local and play local with Dave at Go 4 It Entertainment in Chicagoland, mental health IS hea…

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Douwe Dokter 23:59

3M ago23:59

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I first met Douwe and his wife Naomi on my first trip to Stoneleigh. He was one of the judges that year and understandably quite busy. So while we made plans to do the interview then, it didn't work out. Last year, however, Douwe was back, but this time as part of the Dutch team and he had a little bit more time, so he made it happen. You'll hear u…

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"An insane week in Washington." The Reporters' Roundtable-April 19, 2024 33:21

3M ago33:21

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Foreign Aid Breakthrough. Johnson’s Conversion. His Job Not Safe. Mayorkas Impeachment Fail. Border Politics. Youth Vote. Trump's Trial Negatives. Kennedys Endorse Biden. Third-Party Threats. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal, Maeve Sheehy, Congressional Reporter for Bloomberg Government, Mini Racker, Politics Reporter for t…

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Great Presidents vs Donald Trump with historian Douglas Brinkley. 37:15

3M ago37:15

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What can a deep dive into presidents of the past tell us about the potential of a Biden second term and the dangers of a Trump second term? For the answers we turn to Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. In this episode, Bill talks…

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KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening) 1:17:09

3M ago1:17:09

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Singer/Songwriter, Katie Boeck, discusses the struggle to find and protect her artistic voice in a music business that tends toward exploitation. She talks about the making of her album, Calico, and the life events that went into the writing. She pays tribute to her first producer Bobby Williams and explains the lessons she learned from him. Katie …

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Spotlight - "Draught Daze" by Jeff Bimm (featuring Jay Borsom, Jeremy Goodson, Tim Dippel, and Bryan Nash) 2:24:45

3M ago2:24:45

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Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll love! Draught Daze is the newest show on the PTE Network, conceived and hosted by my dear friend Jeff "Jeffy Donuts" Bimm. It take…

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"It's going to be a bumpy ride." The Reporters' Roundtable-April 12, 2024 40:36

3M ago40:36

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Trump on Abortion. AZ Abortion Bombshell North Carolina Gov’s Race. Mayorkis Impeachment. Immigration Salience. GOP House Chaos. With Jason Dick, Editor in chief at CQ-Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, Congressional Reporter at Politico and author of its Huddle Newsletter, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report a…

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What makes a good president? With Historian Doug Brinkley. 41:14

3M ago41:14

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In this episode, Bill introduces a new series on the Bill Press Pod that will explore the history of American presidents and what qualities make a good president. He is joined by Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. They discuss th…

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Spotlight - "Tangents: A Trivia Workshop Podcast" by Russ Friedewald (featuring Jay Borsom) 42:46

3M ago42:46

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Back in January, Verboten was featured on the feed for the popular show Escape This Podcast, and that exposure was amazing, so we want to be able to pay it forward and spotlight an excellent podcast that we think you'll love! Tangents is like if pub trivia met a Choose Your Own Adventure book; it's one of the most innovative game formats for trivia…

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Derek Poupard 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Welcome everyone. I'm trying to recall the first time I met this gentleman. I've known him by reputation for years and unfortunately missed a clinic he had put on up in Ontario here a few years back. Everyone who attended had great things to say, so I suffered a sufficient dose of FOMO from missing that one. I finally managed to catch up with Derek…

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