Best Original Copycats Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing To Die For 3:18

15d ago3:18

3:18

Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners on a journey through the dark world of Russian Sexpionage where, for the first time, a professed “sex spy” tells her story. From the creators of the hit podcast To Live and Die in LA, this is To Die For. Binge all 8 episodes now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Copyrights to Elvish and Traditional knowledge of Bionicle / Copycast by CLAIMS / S1E6: Tolkien 2 22:58

4M ago22:58

22:58

Did Tolkien have copyrights to the languages created by him? Why Māori are more powerful than the Professor? And how the Oracle vs. Google case helps us to understand the protection of Quenya? In this episode, intellectual property lawyers Victor and Anton talk about legal protection of Quenya, Java, Māori and other languages. Key moments: 00:00 Go…

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Copyright to LOTR, Trademarked Middle-earth, and Amazon's deal on the Second Age / S1E5: Tolkien 31:41

4M ago31:41

31:41

How long should we wait until Tolkien's legacy becomes public domain? Or will it never happen due to trademarks? Who exactly owns the rights to the world of Middle-earth, and why is 'The Rings of Power' considered Amazon's fan-fiction? In this episode of #Copycast, IP lawyers Victor and Anton explore the world of intellectual property rights to the…

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110. 'Confessions and other random crap' 39:20

4M ago39:20

39:20

Not quite sure what was going on in this episode tbh so just enjoy the ride I guess! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progress without all of you! Follow us on Instagram and Reddit …

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Episode 9 (Part Two): “Luck of the Irish,” “86,” “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” and more! 48:12

5M ago48:12

48:12

Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribeBy Malcolm Fleschner

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109. 'Cringey stuff!' 42:08

5M ago42:08

42:08

We can only apologise for this episode. If you're not a fan of cringe, then probably best to skip this one. :P Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progress without all of you! Follow u…

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108. 'Am I the asshole?' 58:09

5M ago58:09

58:09

Assholes are everywhere and you join two of them as they host this week's episode of The OCP! Stick around to hear all about Alex's recent walk on the Ridgeway and some other random stuff. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increas…

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Episode 9 (Part One): “At Sixes and Sevens,” “Skin of One’s Teeth,” “Baker’s Dozen” and more! 55:57

5M ago55:57

55:57

Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribeBy Malcolm Fleschner

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107. 'weird story generators' 49:21

5M ago49:21

49:21

Join Josh and Alex as they take a look at some of the internet's story generators. Buckle up. It's a weird one. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progress without all of you! Follow …

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106. 'We went back in time... to 2008!' 51:29

6M ago51:29

51:29

One thing is for certain. Alex and Josh love a good reminisce. So that's what this episode is about! Alex has brought his box of special memories and crazy childhood stories along to the pod! Sit back and relax as Josh reads some bizarre stuff from the mind of an eleven year old Alex. We'd also like to mention that we are now OFFICIALLY part of the…

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105. Halloween 2023! 56:35

6M ago56:35

56:35

Halloweeeeen is here. Have a listen! Josh and Alex cover a few different things on this one. Not our usual kind of Halloween special. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progress witho…

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104. 'More TikTok Icks!' 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

TikTok Icks are making a comeback in this week's episode as Josh and Alex discuss more of the whacky and bizarre 'Icks' from the minds of drunk people on the internet. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listene…

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103. 'What would you do if?' 1:01:16

7M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

In this episode of The OCP, Josh and Alex introduce a new opening segment. They bring back an old favourite and end with some rather disgusting 'Would you rathers?' We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The OCP! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share u…

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102. 'The Worst Kickstarters!' 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

The OCP is back with episode 2 of Season 9. 'The Worst Kickstarters! Join the lads as they discuss Walter white's lesser known brother (who's essentially just a meth-head in Toys'r'us), the worst kickstarters to ever get backed and other stuff which i can't remember tbh. If you like what you heard here today then seek medical advice (there's clearl…

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101. 'We're back!' 52:55

7M ago52:55

52:55

It's been a long time coming but the boys are back in town! Josh and Alex kickstart their triumphant return to the world of podcasting with... *insert dramatic music*.... a catch up episode. woo. Sit back and listen (or watch, now that the pod is visual - head over to our youtube for that excitement!) as the boys tell you the tales of their adventu…

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100. OUR 100TH EPISODE! 1:20:05

11M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

It's finally here! The big 100. How on earth have we kept this going for this long? How are you guys still listening week in, week out? None of those questions and more will be answered in this week's episode of The OCP! Join the lads, Josh, Alex and Brad as they discuss some of the facts surrounding The OCP. What was their favourite moment? When d…

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99. 'Would we go on TV?' 1:29:26

11M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Who doesn't like TV? Maybe everyone if Alex and Brad were on your screens! Join the lads this week as they discuss how they'd approach being on some of the most popular UK tv shows. This is episode 99! The final normal episode before the big 100th. So, stay tuned for that! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the …

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98. 'Weird ways people have died!' 47:38

11M ago47:38

47:38

Episode 98 is here! 2 away from the big 100... We're surprised that this podcast isnt dead in the water... so what better way to celebrate that than by looking at some of the more peculiar ways people have died over the years. You join Josh and Alex as they cover Part 1 of 'Weird ways people have died!' If you fancy checking out The 'Distractible' …

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97. 'Bonus with Brad' again... (NTT) 37:49

11M ago37:49

37:49

You join Alex and Brad on a 'No theme Thursday' (Or NTT for short) as they finish their 'not-so-epic' trifecta of episodes recorded in one sitting. They apologise for the quality of these episodes and aim to do better from now on. Once the boys hit 100 episodes, The OCP is going through a major change in format, layout of the episode and overall vi…

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96. Less 'NSFW' Questions! 1:11:46

12M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Brad joins Alex once again as they follow up from their last episode together with less revealing and sexual questions. AKA: SFW questions. Apologies that the episodes are a bit out of order but that's just how to cookie crumbles in this industry... expect the unexpected. I like to keep you on your toes! Thanks to everyone for their continued suppo…

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IP in the AI world, copyright to ideas, and All the Music Project / S1E4: All the art 19:42

12M ago19:42

19:42

What if robots generate all possible art? Does this generated content infringe copyrights on the earlier works created by humans? And will the works, created by humans after this point in history, be protected? To answer these questions, we look at the story of All the Music Project with the help of Damien Riehl. Tune in! Key moments: 00:00 - Go! 0…

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95. The World's Weirdest World Records! 38:11

12M ago38:11

38:11

The world is full of weird and wonderful things. Two of them host this podcast. But in this episode of The OCP, Josh and Alex delve into some of the strangest world records from around the globe. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can …

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I'm back with a good explanation: Christopher got ordained??? 24:06

1y ago24:06

24:06

I'm back, with a BIG announcement: Fr. Deacon Christopher. We have had to delay the "Ukrainian Catechism in a Year" series to later in the year. If illnesses and previous commitments weren't enough to delay our May 8th start date, my ordination being moved up to five weeks ago [I finished my seminary studies last year] and my return to school to st…

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94. NSFW questions and honest answers 50:51

1y ago50:51

50:51

Brad joins Alex as they ask and answer NSFW questions! A rather honest interview about personal elements of their lives. But not too personal. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progr…

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93. Weird confessions! + NTT? (No Theme Thursday!) 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

We must confess... this isn't the best episode of The OCP. It had it's moments. Please accept our apologies... it could have been so much better. The episode is about confessions btw... just incase you didn't get that. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and sha…

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92. Do you agree with these unpopular opinions? 47:08

1y ago47:08

47:08

We all have an opinion... some are more correct than others. In my opinion. Join Josh and Alex this week as they discuss some of the most unpopular opinions on Reddit. Do you agree or disagree with them? Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so…

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91. Weird Easter Traditions 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

Bit of a shorter one this week. Apologies. Did you have a good easter? How do you celebrate? With chocolate Jesus by Tom Waites, I hope. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! We couldn't progress wi…

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Magazin der Kunst, Copyright Manifest of musicians, AI's symphony / S1E1: Beethoven 14:49

1y ago14:49

14:49

In this episode, we're exploring the world of Beethoven's music and copyright. We're discussing whether his music can be used freely today, the Curse of the 9th Symphony, Beethoven's support of copyright, his socialist model of copyright protection (Magazin der Kunst), and the ownership of copyright for his unfinished 10th Symphony. Tune in! Key mo…

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90. 'Are you April fooled?' Ft: Brad Thompson. 51:49

1y ago51:49

51:49

Yes, yes, I know it's not April fools. However, it was when we recorded it so... have that. In this episode, Alex is joined by semi regular co host Brad as he lists some of the weirdest April fools from throughout history. Alex does the same... obviously. Anus makes a return in this episode for a one off segment. Tbh it was 50/50 as to how the epis…

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Robots in copyright and trademark cases / S1E2: AI 17:41

1y ago17:41

17:41

🤖 Does content generating soft like Stable Diffusion or Midjourney violate copyright to works used for machine learning? That is the issue raised in the Getty Images v. Stability AI, as well as in a few of other cases of 2023. We have overviewed this legal dispute and found out: what exactly Getty Images claimed in the lawsuit? Can AI be a copyrigh…

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89. We review 'I love My Dad' - Bonus Episode. 8:00

1y ago8:00

8:00

So they did it. The boys finally watched 'I love My Dad'... A film on their watch list since July 2022. Was it worth the wait? You'll have to tune in to find out won't you?! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome l…

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88. 'Yeahhh sure. That happened.' 42:47

1y ago42:47

42:47

Do you ever just read something and think... that just didnt happen did it? Well, in this week's episode, you join Josh and Alex as they discuss some of the most unbelievable stories from Reddit's r/Thathappened. Buckle up for a ride of cringe and frustration! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :…

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Episode 8: “Clean Your Clock,” “Jury-Rigged,” “To Whale On,” “Makeshift,” “Slapdash,” “Freebird!” and more! 57:26

1y ago57:26

57:26

Malcolm and Kurt demonstrate (mostly) mild annoyance with each other while puzzling over the provenance of common phrases suggested by fans of the podcast for beating on someone and doing slipshod work. All that and discussing whether there’s anything more annoying than yelling out “Play Freebird!” to a band at a live music performance. Get full ac…

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87. Cringey internet stories. 34:57

1y ago34:57

34:57

The internet is full of cringe... Just look at my old YouTube channel... actually, look at our current YouTube channel (and sub while you're there, thanks!) This week you join Alex as he looks at some of the cringiest posts ever posted on the internet. Not the best selection, I'll be honest but he has got some better ones in the pipeline for when J…

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86. Does anyone else do these things? Ft: Aiden. 59:50

1y ago59:50

59:50

We're back. Apologies that there was no episode last week. We'll make it up to you! In this episode, the lads have their old friend Aiden on the pod. They discuss some of the posts from the subreddit, r/doesanyoneelse. Let us know if you do any of these things! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us …

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85. 'Bonus with Brad'. Ft: ... Brad Thompson! 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Brad is back for a little bonus content! He's compiled 6 extra valentines styled questions for the lads... Will they agree on the answers? Find out in todays episode! This episode is just something extra or you guys considering yesterdays episode was so short. I'm aiming to make shorter episodes at least 30 mins from now on. Thanks to everyone for …

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84. Petty Revenge Stories... Part 2! 18:43

1y ago18:43

18:43

Part two to the much loved 'Petty Revenge' stories is here! You wanted it, so here it is! In this episode, Alex reads some more of the crazy revenge stories that make you go... FUCK YOUUUUUU... or at least, that's how Alex responded to 90% of these for some reason. Anyway, if you enjoyed this episode go ahead and let us know on any of our socials a…

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83. We take the British citizenship test! Ft: Brad Thompson! 1:02:46

1y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Join Alex and his good friend Brad as they take the ultimate test... The British citizenship test. One of the dumbest tests known to man. Why the hell people need to know these things to be classed as a British citizen, I don't know! Fancy playing along? You can take the quiz using the link! Can you pass the British Citizenship test? Twenty four qu…

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Copyrights to texts of ghosts / S1E1: Supernatural 10:08

1y ago10:08

10:08

👻 Can a psychic own copyrights to texts dictated to them by a spirit? This question was answered by courts in Cummins v. Bond (1926) and Oliver et al. v. Saint German Foundation et al. (1941) cases. We overview these legal precedents and find out: who owns the rights to texts from other worlds? and how the estoppel rule impacts on mediums? Key mome…

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82. 'Who knows who best?' A valentine's special! Ft: Brad Thompson! 1:10:59

1y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

It's valentines day everyone and you know what that means! It's time for Josh and Alex to go head to head in a battle of 'who knows who better?' (Basically we're copying Mr and Mrs) Thanks to our good friend Brad Thompson for joining us on the pod and acting as host for todays episode! We hope you had as much fun as we did! Who do you think won? Th…

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81. Reverse Words 3 - Part 2. 'Song Lyrics' 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Here's part 2 of the Reverse words 3 episode! Definitely not worth the wait... But have a listen anyway because you're nice like that, right? Have any suggestions for something Dave should try and reverse? Why not leave him a message on our Reddit r/TheOCP or send us a DM on Insta - @The_OCP. Or... if you're old school, leave us an email! Thanks to…

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80. Reverse Words 3! 'Song Lyrics!' 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

The boys are back with reverse words 3. Thanks to Dave and Luke for their help in recording the phrases! Enjoy reverse words? Why not let us know what you'd like to hear us try and figure out next? Leave us a DM on instagram (@The_OCP) or on reddit (r/TheOCP) Or... you could send us an email on Originalcopycatscontact@gmail.com Thankyou to all of y…

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PRIMER: 5 Questions on Eastern Christian Worship (w/ Fr David Petras) - The Catechism In A Year 1:06:00

1+ y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

00:00 Intro 04:15 Q1: What is liturgical piety? 10:55 Q2: Is liturgical piety common to East and West? 27:25 Q3: What are the major parish services of Byzantine East during the Year? 40:05 Q4: What are the Octoechos, and why is service always sung? 49:48 Q5: What is Latinization and the Eastern liturgical renewal that Vatican II talked about? Chris…

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79. How Would We Survive A Zombie Apocalypse? 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

45:57

Another WWYDI (What would you do if...) considering we haven't done one in a while and they're always a laugh! In this episode Josh and Alex discuss the popular topic of Zombie Apocalypse strategies. What would you do? Let us know on the Reddit r/TheOCP Hope you enjoy! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the worl…

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78. 'Petty revenge stories!' Pt. 1 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

Alex is back with a new kind of episode! He's reading some of the internets most petty revenge stories and some of them are... well, petty. A shorter episode this week but they don't always have to be long. Size doesn't matter after all... Or so I'm told. Go and follow our reddit page if you want to be more involved with the pod and join our commun…

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77. More movies written by Robots! 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

Not quite as good as part 1, I wont lie. But, still funny! Join Alex and Josh as they read some more movie scripts that were written by A.I. We hope you enjoy! Thanks to everyone for their continued support of our podcast! You mean the world to us :) Leave us a 5 star rating, review and share us around so we can increase our awesome listener base! …

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76. 2022, A Year In Review! 1:44:08

1+ y ago1:44:08

1:44:08

As we say goodbye to 2022, we welcome in 2023. Another year and another load of fun to be had! We hope that you've enjoyed the last year with us, and we hope that you'll join us for the next one! 2022 was full of ups and downs but The OCP is always here to try and help cheer you up! Thank you to everyone for being phenomenal! We love you all! -----…

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PILOT: The Nativity Of Christ (paragraphs 190-196, with reflection) - PILOT Day 42 #1 (read description) 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

16:34

00:00 - Introduction and Prayer 01:40 - Reading #190-196 08:40 - Reflection on reading Please: If you liked this episode or learned something from it, please follow and consider leaving a positive review and sharing to help us spread the Gospel with more people. Stay tuned, there will be more pilot and special episodes released over the coming mont…

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