Best Paul Peck Podcasts (2024)

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Countdown to Parenthood 1:19:02

17m ago1:19:02

1:19:02

This week’s caller made the possibly ill-advised choice to call in to the show from his wife’s hospital bedside mere hours after she was induced to deliver their first child. But he promised Gethard she’s cool with it, so while these highschool sweethearts wait to welcome another person into the world, they talk with Geth about impending parenthood…

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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart 1:28:18

16m ago1:28:18

1:28:18

In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…

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Retired judge David Tatel on ‘Vision,’ D.C. circuit tenure and Supreme Court concerns 29:29

16m ago29:29

29:29

Retired judge David Tatel joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about his new memoir, his rise to becoming a judge on the influential D.C. circuit, coming to terms with his blindness and his growing concern about the direction of the Supreme Court.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.…

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American Teenager in 2024 1:19:16

23m ago1:19:16

1:19:16

A high school student heading into his senior year calls in to offer the teen perspective on our world. Geth asks about high school after the pandemic, school violence, sex, gender, all the stuff adults pretend to understand in 2024. The caller also talks with Gethard about getting his license, growing up the child of immigrants, and shares his hop…

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Grandpa Murdered Grandma 1:19:09

29m ago1:19:09

1:19:09

An heirloom ring, a tiny island in the middle of a lake, a tragic murder, a malfunctioning gun, addiction, rehab, recovery, long-distance love, poetry. It’s the kind of story a true crime podcast could easily spend an entire season on. But we only get one hour with this week’s caller. And what a compelling hour it is. It’s a dark story, but our cal…

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Special Edition: First Look roundtable with Post reporters on what's at stake for American democracy 1:07:03

18h ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In a special expanded edition of First Look, Post reporters and columnists discuss the debate in the Democratic party over Biden's candidacy, the upcoming Republican National Convention and the stakes for American democracy in the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.…

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NSL Talk Ep. 5! A Philly Recap & Final Reflections of 2024 + NSL MVP Sebastien Bonmalais & Knights Head Coach Sam Scherl 59:20

1d ago59:20

59:20

Welcome to the final episode of NSL Talk! of the 2024 season. On June 22nd at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the New York City Knights were crowned as the first ever NSL Champions. Today, we have a recap and analysis of the match, followed by an exclusive interview with Knights star player and 2024 NSL MVP Sebasti…

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Hoagie Mouth (Live from Philly) 1:16:28

4d ago1:16:28

1:16:28

A Philly transplant calls to talk with Gethard in front of a crowd of a few hundred Philadelphians at the First Person Arts Festival. She tells him all about being a victim of the Kia Boys, what it’s like to manage a tattoo shop, how she ended up on the East Coast, and why Black Metal is actually so girlypop. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get…

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The Resource Vector 1:21:37

11d ago1:21:37

1:21:37

An occupational therapist calls to talk with Gethard about going back to school and becoming a professor at fifty. They discuss what an occupational therapist actually does, how different generations understand and interact with our changing world, why we need people who think differently, and a whole lot more. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to g…

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Life at 1.5x Speed 1:28:37

18d ago1:28:37

1:28:37

A thoughtful and resilient caller who has lived a lot of life calls to talk with Gethard about family, work, love, and loss. But also about adventures abroad, DFMOs (Dance Floor MakeOuts, obviously), cleaning out the most disgusting refrigerator, riding motorcycles . . . and all of that before she even mentions the iguana. This one has a little bit…

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Best Of: Alex Edelman on ‘Just For Us’ and comedy as “a high-wire, high-risk act” 34:43

26d ago34:43

34:43

Alex Edelman has just won a Tony award for his Broadway solo stand-up show "Just for Us" that he also turned into a HBO special. In this encore presentation from April, Edelman talks about exploring antisemitism through humor in the hit show and why the special “felt conversant with the moment but also sort of an escape from” Hamas’s October 7 atta…

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Taking Off a Backpack Full of Rocks 1:25:17

25d ago1:25:17

1:25:17

This week’s caller is gearing up for a big move across the country. He calls to talk with Gethard about living his life as a trans man, some of the difficult reasons he’s making this move, and how, despite those difficulties, his life has opened up in some really beautiful ways. Register for Your Free Tickets to Our America Now: Beautiful/Anonymous…

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Deborah Lipstadt on the rise of antisemitism, threats to democracy and lessons from history 29:48

30d ago29:48

29:48

Historian and special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the spike in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, her role at the State Department, her scholarship about the Holocaust and the lessons of the past for today.Conversation recorded on Thursd…

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NSL Talk Ep. 4! Matias Knudsen & TJ Dembinski 1:38:24

1M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

Welcome to episode 4 of NSL Talk! The regular season has just wrapped up and we’re less than 2 weeks away from the NSL Finals at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We have 2 great interviews on today’s show, kicking things off with New York City Knights star Matias Knudsen. We talked about growing up playing squash in…

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Rules of Combat 1:16:08

1M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

A martial arts instructor who definitely doesn’t have an accent calls Gethard to talk about running his own studio, making a big career change, and the rules of sparring if he and Geth ever meet on a random dock in Central Jersey. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions w…

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The Most Thoughtful Caller 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

A reluctant-but-proud military father who’s looking forward to seeing his son for the first time in seventeen weeks calls to talk with Gethard about being thoughtful, empathetic, and willing to have your worldview totally changed. It’s also about couples counseling, subduing a man on a plane, giving up an office job to become a truck driver, and, u…

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Best Of: Alicia Roth Weigel on new documentary about intersex community 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

Following its success as a 45th annual Telly Award winner in the DEI category, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, an activist profiled in “Every Body," a new documentary exploring the lives of intersex people who are born with a combination of male and female biological traits as she discusses the intersex community, gender ide…

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Raising the Roof Returns! 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

This week’s caller is back to make history a second time. Two weeks ago, our caller hung up early on Geth, and we’ve all been debating what happened there ever since. Well, guess what, she somehow managed to get back through a second time–no easy feat. So, Gethard gets to ask her about what really happened. Plus he checks in on the bus situation, a…

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My Friend, Fred 1:15:33

2M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Jackson first met Fred Mirbach when he served as the long term substitute teacher for his radio class during his junior year of high school. Since, they’ve developed an unlikely friendship that’s now spanned almost three years, but Jackson realized that he didn't really know Fred’s life story. Bits and pieces, sure, but what was he like growing up?…

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Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024.…

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Our Nerdiest Caller Ever? 1:31:06

2M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

A clinical researcher who works in oncology talks with Gethard about the advances that have been made in the field and why there’s something bittersweet about making strides. And learning about this caller’s life–from where they met their husband, to their various hobbies–leads Gethard to declare her as quite possibly our nerdiest caller ever. Beau…

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Robert Kagan on his latest book 'Rebellion,' and why a country led by Trump would be 'frightening' 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Historian and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the stakes in the 2024 presidential election, the historical parallels to this moment in American politics and what he calls the “anti-liberal rebellion.”Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024.…

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NSL Talk Ep. 3! Timmy Brownell, Spencer Lovejoy, Simon Herbert, & Fernando Valdizan 1:22:53

3M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

Welcome to episode 129 of The Bragman Breakdown and episode 3 of NSL Talk. Great show for the people today as we are halfway through the National Squash League regular season with 2 huge matches coming up this weekend as the 1-0 Nashville Crushers are set to take on the Derby City Colts this Friday, May 17th and the New York City Knights will do ba…

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Raising the Roof (Skoolie Life) 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

This week's caller is finally going to embrace her tiny home dreams. That is, if her husband can stop jumping off roofs long enough for them to finish the bus renovation they started three years ago. This one starts out easy enough. How does one become involved in skoolie life? What makes someone want to live in a school bus in the first place? Wha…

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The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

During Washington Post Live's World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Clayton Weimers, executive director of RSF USA and president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus assess the state of global press freedom, ensuring the safety for journalists around the world, the …

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Waiting for the Shame to Kick In 1:19:14

2M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

This week's caller is queer, polyamorous, and on ADHD-related academic probation in seminary school. These are all fairly new developments in her life. She talks to Gethard about how opening herself up to exploration and possibility led her to a life she says the old her would have been "appalled" by and why–even if this new life is a little more c…

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Percival Everett on reimagining ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Acclaimed author Percival Everett joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Everett’s latest novel, “James,” which reexamines Jim from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in an attempt to give the character “control of his own story.” Everett also tackles the issue of book bans across the country, Twain’s use of the …

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Local TV News Producer 1:41:47

3M ago1:41:47

1:41:47

A local TV news producer talks with Gethard about telling local stories, connecting with her community, the changing news landscape, and how to stay human in a field that expects you to distance yourself from the people you’re covering. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to …

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WrestleMania 40 Recap, an AEW Check-In, & the Dawn of the Paul Levesque Era With Jeff Peck 1:21:39

3M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

For the last 14 years, alongside his cohost Dr. Trey Franklin, Jeff Peck has served as the host of the Still Real to Us Show and this week he returned to The Bragman Breakdown podcast. The first time we had Jeff on was a year and a half ago to talk about CM Punk’s now infamous media scrum following AEW All Out 2022, so this time Jackson had to ask …

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Jon Bon Jovi on a new Hulu docuseries and the 40th anniversary of his band's debut album 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the group’s new Hulu docuseries, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles their journey from Jersey Shore clubs to some of the largest stages in the world, their trials and triumphs, what their legacy means and the 4…

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Wrote the New Bible 1:27:32

3M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

A signmaker calls to talk to Gethard about the novel she spent 35 years writing, tapping into life on the quantum level, and a whole lot of stuff we honestly aren’t sure we understand. It’s a fascinating call. Some of you are going to love this one. Some of you are going to feel like you stepped into a weird alternate dimension you can’t escape. An…

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Comedy-Themed Butt Tattoos 1:20:13

3M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This week’s caller joins Gethard for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat. From working in the restaurant industry, to recreational substance-fueled movie marathons, to getting your DnD numbers just right, this call is a laidback hang with a cool, fun person. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ …

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Dr. Ken Jackson Returns Again 1:16:13

4M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Dr. Ken Jackson is an English Professor at Wayne State University specializing in Shakespeare, religion, continental philosophy and literary theory and this week he's back on The Bragman Breakdown for the third time. Dr. Jackson shares his thoughts on parenting and early childhood development in 2024, and what the future holds for Gen Z. Huge thank…

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Best Of: Colin Jost on his journey to SNL and the power of comedy 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

Longtime SNL cast member Colin Jost will be hosting this year's White House correspondents’ dinner. We revisit a 2020 conversation with Jost about how he has used the power of the written word and comedy to get through life’s challenges and some of the poignant events that have shaped him.Conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, 2…

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Borehole Geologist 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

This week, Gethard talks with a borehole geologist about his very unique career. He describes the perils of the job, like traveling 2000 feet underground into a mine with only one way out, the exciting parts of his career that most of us have never even thought about, and why he still gets jazzed about the same stuff that made him love rocks when h…

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Alex Edelman on ‘Just for Us’ and the state of Jewish comedy 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on April 3, comedian Alex Edelman talks about his HBO comedy special “Just for Us,” how it became “conversant with the times” in the aftermath of Oct. 7, the mechanics of his comedy and why he’s decided to stop doing the routine.By The Washington Post

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Medieval Recreator 1:12:29

3M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

A medieval recreator calls to talk with Gethard about their shared love for her city, meeting her husband while dressed in medieval garb, why what she does isn't reeanctment, and how today's politics manage to show up no matter how far back you travel in time. Plus, a whole lot more about falconry, heraldry, and all kinds of truly nerdy stuff. Just…

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Adam Bry on the future of drones at home and in the battlefield 23:36

4M ago23:36

23:36

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company’s drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.By The Washington Post

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NSL Talk Ep. 2! Youssef Ibrahim, Sam Scherl, & Post Draft Power Rankings 1:36:31

4M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Welcome to episode 2 of NSL Talk! We have a stacked show for the people today, as Jackson Bragman and Sean Choi are back to chronicle an eventful draft weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson and Sean kickoff the show by recapping their truip to Nashville and analyzing the brand new NSL rosters by power ranking all 6 teams (13:23). Next, they chat…

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An Episode for Dave Matthews 1:22:53

4M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

A dedicated Dave Matthews Band fan tells Gethard how her love for DMB led her to donate a kidney to a total stranger. She explains some of the more complicated aspects of the process and how donating her kidney set off a chain reaction that saved a total of 10 lives. Plus, she and Geth talk about cool party tricks, pretentious tattoos, and a whole …

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Regina King on bringing groundbreaking lawmaker Shirley Chisholm to the big screen 31:44

4M ago31:44

31:44

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 22, actor Regina King breaks down her starring role as Shirley Chisholm in the new biopic, “Shirley,” talks about why the film took 15 years to make and explores the lawmaker’s enduring legacy.By The Washington Post

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Mother, Woman, Artist 1:23:37

4M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

This week’s caller is an artist and a mother who called in to talk about the gifts and challenges of both of those aspects of her identity. She tells Geth about what it’s like making art with her dad, how being an artist informs how she’s raising her own daughter, and being part of an incredibly cool grassroots initiative and their mission to “Take…

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Penn Are Champions! Gilly Reacts With Team Captain Roger Alber Baddour (Live From The Arlen Specter Center) l Squash University Ep. 9 54:10

4M ago54:10

54:10

Attention!!! Squash University is now streaming on its own podcast page, wherever you. Click here to subscribe to Squash U on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vYwalf9Kmufl4peQUKw8V?si=5abd04192139455b Or go to the explore page and search "Squash University" wherever you get your podcasts! The University of Pennsylvania Quakers are your 2024 …

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Julio Torres on his surrealist take on the U.S. immigration system, ‘Problemista’ 24:05

4M ago24:05

24:05

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 13, actor and comedian Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” which he also wrote and stars in, digs into how his own experience with the U.S. immigration system informs the film and explores the importance of the protagonist Alejandro being a fully fleshed char…

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Imagine a Road Trip in the Sky 1:12:49

4M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

A unique soul with outer space on the brain, this week’s caller has never heard an entire episode of Beautiful/Anonymous and just called to see if our phone number was real. He talks with Gethard about going to the moon, bringing back blimp travel, reducing suffering on Earth, and a few of the million other things he’s got on his mind. Tickets for …

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Rep. Ro Khanna on why he’s calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March. 6, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) breaks down why he’s worried President Biden’s support for Israel is fraying the Democratic coalition, how Congress should investigate the administrations steady and quiet transfer of arms to Israel, how activists’ calls for a permanent cease-fire have aff…

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Rochester #1 Yash Fadte & Columbia Head Coach Chis Sachvie l The College Squash Show Ep. 8 1:55:59

5M ago1:55:59

1:55:59

The CSA National Team Championships are in the books and the women of Trinity College, and Gilly's men of the University of Pennsylvania each hoisted their respective trophies this Sunday at the home of this years competition, the Arlen Specter Center. Gilly and Jackson will breakdown the exciting National Championship weekend next week live in per…

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The Hammer You Use to Smash Your Old Life Apart 1:15:53

5M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

In classic Beautiful/Anonymous fashion, this week’s caller is in a major transition phase of his life, leaving behind a lucrative career in favor of something less soul-sucking. He talks with Gethard about ghostwriting blog posts for International Women’s Day, what makes a good teacher, and why connection and community are more important than ever.…

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Beautiful Follow-Ups: The Whirlpool Galaxy (BA+ Bonus) 21:30

5M ago21:30

21:30

Every month, subscribers at the Touch Tone tier of Beautiful/Anonymous+ get a bonus follow-up episode with a past caller. For February, that call is with one of our community's most beloved callers, "The Whirlpool Galaxy" (EP104, March 19, 2018). We've decided to share the first part of this conversation with everyone in the Beautiful/Anonymous com…

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Jeffrey Wright on ‘American Fiction,’ identity and ‘improving discourse’ regarding race in the U.S. 31:07

5M ago31:07

31:07

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 23, Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright discusses his latest film, "American Fiction," how the movie further explores themes of race and identity, how to have "better discourse" regarding race and the landscape for Black storytellers in Hollywood.…

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