Best Pearlmania500 Podcasts (2024)

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Medical Menace - Barbara O'Neill | Too Many Tabs 1:19:30

1h ago1:19:30

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Quack Month continues and this time Mrs. P covers a modern medical quack, Barbara O'neill. Mrs. O'Neill pretends to be a medical specialist while spreading alternative medical advice that is so bad that she was shut down by the Australian government. But don't worry, she has moved to America where she says whatever she wants with enough caveats and…

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Ep. 301: The Road Ahead for Harris ft. Pearlmania500 1:10:23

17d ago1:10:23

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Alex Pearlman, aka Pearlmania500, joins Jordan to talk about his experience attending the first Harris/Walz rally in Philly. We talk about the state of the race, what people may have missed about Josh Shapiro’s viability as a VP pick, the challenges for Harris that her campaign needs to respond to (including the protesters at her rally in Michigan …

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Ep. 305: That's A Wrap ft. Jared Holt

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Friend of the show Jared Holt returns to talk about the DNC, the asks from the Uncommitted movement for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, the sit-in outside the United Center and more. We do a little recap of Bernie Sanders’ DNC speech that hammered his economic priorities, which was followed by billionaire Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker. B…

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Ep. 305: That's A Wrap ft. Jared Holt 57:22

23m ago57:22

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Friend of the show Jared Holt returns to talk about the DNC, the asks from the Uncommitted movement for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, the sit-in outside the United Center and more. We do a little recap of Bernie Sanders’ DNC speech that hammered his economic priorities, which was followed by billionaire Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker. B…

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Ep. 304: Nuclear Pop at the DNC

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Day 1 of the DNC and it’s already over the top. We go through the highlights, lowlights, and what was left unsaid. Why watch when we’ll do it for you? Read more

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Ep. 304: Nuclear Pop at the DNC 3:27

31m ago3:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Day 1 of the DNC and it’s already over the top. We go through the highlights, lowlights, and what was left unsaid. Why watch when we’ll do it for you?By Jordan Uhl, The Insurgents, and Rob Rousseau

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The History of Chiropractic "Medicine" | Too Many Tabs 59:30

4h ago59:30

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It's quack month! and what better way to begin the Quackery then to look at the chiropractic "sciences". Mrs. P takes us on a journey staring in ancient times, then through the fair grounds of 18th century England, all the way to Iowa. This episode has an ending so shocking that Mr. Pearlmania just goes silent. You'll have to hear it to believe it.…

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Ep. 303: Presser Push 55:58

23m ago55:58

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Ilhan Omar wins her primary. Trump has another press conference. When can we expect Kamala Harris’ platform? Why hasn’t she had a press conference? All that and a conversation on listener feedback. Our most recent premium episode about Trump’s X Live Spaces conversation with Elon Musk is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspo…

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Ep. 303: Presser Push

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Ilhan Omar wins her primary. Trump has another press conference. When can we expect Kamala Harris’ platform? Why hasn’t she had a press conference? All that and a conversation on listener feedback. Our most recent premium episode about Trump’s X Live Spaces conversation with Elon Musk is available for paid subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspo…

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Ep. 302: Trumpth on Xth Spatheth 3:20

1d ago3:20

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Donald Trump’s highly anticipated return to Twitter for a live “Spaces” chat with Elon Musk started with a thud and went downhill from there. We talk about some of the storylines emerging from their call (when it worked), along with some discussion on protesters int…

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Ep. 302: Trumpth on Xth Spatheth

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Donald Trump’s highly anticipated return to Twitter for a live “Spaces” chat with Elon Musk started with a thud and went downhill from there. We talk about some of the storylines emerging from their call (when it worked), along with some discussion on protesters interrupting Kamala Harris rallies and a pro-Israel group chat that tried to tank Ilhan…

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The Seedy Faith of Joel Osteen | Too Many Tabs 1:21:54

12d ago1:21:54

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Joel Osteen is America's second richest pastor, and Mrs. Pearlmania has NEVER HEARD OF HIM. Come for the biography of Joel and his father John Osteen, stay for the purchasing of an NBA team's arena and a discussion on seed faith in the prosperity gospel. Be staggered by the numbers on financial statements! This episode has it all, controversy, a hu…

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Ep. 301: The Road Ahead for Harris ft. Pearlmania500

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Alex Pearlman, aka Pearlmania500, joins Jordan to talk about his experience attending the first Harris/Walz rally in Philly. We talk about the state of the race, what people may have missed about Josh Shapiro’s viability as a VP pick, the challenges for Harris that her campaign needs to respond to (including the protesters at her rally in Michigan …

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Ep. 300: It'z Walz ft. John Iadarola 2:52

18d ago2:52

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Kamala Harris named her VP pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. We take a look at his record—the good and the bad—along with some of the right-wing criticism against him. We also discuss the New Yorker feature on RFK Jr., some of the points in that piece that didn’t g…

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Ep. 300: It'z Walz ft. John Iadarola

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Kamala Harris named her VP pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. We take a look at his record—the good and the bad—along with some of the right-wing criticism against him. We also discuss the New Yorker feature on RFK Jr., some of the points in that piece that didn’t get as much coverage and, of course, the bear story. You can check out John’s show, T…

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Storm Front | Mrs P's Book Club | Too Many Tabs 2:14:36

11d ago2:14:36

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One of Alex's closest friend's, His Name Was Dusk, has been begging him to read the first book in the Dresden Files series, Storm Front by Jim Butcher. Well after hearing these requests, Mrs. Pearlmania stepped forward on shouldered the burden by reading the entire wizard detective mystery novel and forcing alex to listen to the entire plot. This b…

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Ep. 299: Absolute Masterclass, Sir 1:00:34

23d ago1:00:34

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Donald Trump sat for an interview at the NABJ conference and got utterly humiliated by a solid line of questioning from Rachel Scott and Kadia Goba. Of the many storylines that emerged from the interview, the Trump campaign now appears to be running with his Birtherism 2.0 attack against Kamala Harris. We get into the racist attacks on Harris, as w…

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Ep. 299: Absolute Masterclass, Sir

12d ago

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Donald Trump sat for an interview at the NABJ conference and got utterly humiliated by a solid line of questioning from Rachel Scott and Kadia Goba. Of the many storylines that emerged from the interview, the Trump campaign now appears to be running with his Birtherism 2.0 attack against Kamala Harris. We get into the racist attacks on Harris, as w…

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Ep. 298: They're Weird 1:44

26d ago1:44

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com We talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners. Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe T…

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Ep. 298: They're Weird

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We talk about the Olympics opening ceremony meltdown, buyers remorse over JD Vance, the “weird” narrative, and Israelis fighting for their right to abuse prisoners. Also it’s Jordan’s birthday today so you have to subscribe: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe Subscribe now The Simone Zimmerman/Teen Vogue article we mention is available here. R…

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Return of BD Hyman (Bette Davis Part 3 of 3) | Too Many Tabs 1:13:16

18d ago1:13:16

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It is here, the grand finale of the Bette Davis Trilogy! The Hollywood Icon gets the send off she deserves, with betrayal, accusations, and memoirs. Oh so many memoirs. SEE ALEX LIVE!!! TICKETS FOR THE SOUP FOR MY FAMILY TOUR HERE To become a Team leader: Join our patreon (not a cult): https://pearlmania500.net Please take our membership survey! We…

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Ep. 297: A New Stance or Status Quo? ft. Adam Johnson 1:09:53

18d ago1:09:53

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Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance.You can watch the full interview on our YouTube cha…

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Ep. 297: A New Stance or Status Quo? ft. Adam Johnson

18d ago

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Adam Johnson, hosts of Citation Needed, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race, Netanyahu’s address to Congress and what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy will look like. Will she take a different approach than Biden, or will it just amount to fluffier rhetoric with little substance. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube ch…

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Ep. 296: It's Joever. Now What? ft. Dave Weigel 2:22

23d ago2:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Dave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s potential attacks on likely nominee Kamala Harris wil…

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Ep. 296: It's Joever. Now What? ft. Dave Weigel

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Note: The audio should now be fixed. If it’s not updated for you, try deleting the episode and re-downloading. Sorry for the error! <3 Dave Weigel of Semafor joins us to explain what the next steps are now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. We go through the delegate process, the potential legal challenges from the right, what the GOP’s po…

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Joan Crawford Strikes Back ( Bette Davis - Part 2 of 3) | Too Many Tabs 1:09:33

23d ago1:09:33

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THE BETTE DAVIS TRILOGY CONTINUES! This segment covers the late 40s through the 1960's of the silver screen starlet's life, including the feud of Bette Davis and her arch rival Joan Crawford. Support the show and get 50% off your first Factor box, plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/TO…

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Ep. 295: Blue MAGA ft. Mehdi Hasan

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Mehdi Hasan, founder and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins us to talk about his recent column in The Guardian, “Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party.” We discuss the push for Biden to step aside, JD Vance’s extreme anti-abortion stances, and what a Kamala Harris candidacy and potentially presidency would look li…

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Ep. 295: Blue MAGA ft. Mehdi Hasan 35:48

1M ago35:48

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Mehdi Hasan, founder and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins us to talk about his recent column in The Guardian, “Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party.” We discuss the push for Biden to step aside, JD Vance’s extreme anti-abortion stances, and what a Kamala Harris candidacy and potentially presidency would look li…

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Ep. 294: What A Weekend ft. Dave Anthony 3:15

1M ago3:15

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Comedian Dave Anthony, host of The Dollop, joins us again to recap a big news weekend that includes Donald Trump’s ear being shot (or was it glass?) in a failed assassination attempt, the latest on the push to replace Joe Biden on the ticket, and JD Vance being pick…

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Ep. 294: What A Weekend ft. Dave Anthony

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Comedian Dave Anthony, host of The Dollop, joins us again to recap a big news weekend that includes Donald Trump’s ear being shot (or was it glass?) in a failed assassination attempt, the latest on the push to replace Joe Biden on the ticket, and JD Vance being picked as Trump’s VP candidate. You can follow Dave on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/pr…

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A New England Hope (Bette Davis Part 1 of 3) | Too Many Tabs 1:25:16

30d ago1:25:16

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After weeks of research and days of teasing it on instagram, Mrs. Pearlmania is proud to present part 1 of the Bette Davis Story. Yes, that's right, THIS IS ONLY PART 1. In this section we cover Bette's early life/career, her first oscar wins and the fascinating HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN. Come for the quotes, stay for the story telling, and slay like a 5 f…

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Ep. 293: Clooney Has Fallen ft. Kate Willett

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Comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about the latest developments in the ~Will Joe Biden Step Aside?~ saga. We go over the George Clooney op-ed, more members of Congress calling on Biden to step aside, disastrous polling reflecting a majority of voters think he should step aside and more. You can follow Kate here: https://x.com/katewillett/ Be s…

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Ep. 293: Clooney Has Fallen ft. Kate Willett 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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Comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about the latest developments in the ~Will Joe Biden Step Aside?~ saga. We go over the George Clooney op-ed, more members of Congress calling on Biden to step aside, disastrous polling reflecting a majority of voters think he should step aside and more. You can follow Kate here: https://x.com/katewillett/ | Be…

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Ep. 292: Passing The Torch

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It’s been a week full of leaks, strange bedfellows and double-downs. Joe Biden refuses to step aside as fears he may throw the election to Trump grow. We update you on the French & UK elections. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Joe Biden Tries To Save His Campaign Why Joe Biden Sh…

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Ep. 292: Passing The Torch 3:03

2M ago3:03

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com It’s been a week full of leaks, strange bedfellows and double-downs. Joe Biden refuses to step aside as fears he may throw the election to Trump grow. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for episode videos, shorts, breakdowns and much more. Watch: Joe Biden Tri…

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Pearlmania500 Controversy | Too Many Tabs podcast 1:20:26

2M ago1:20:26

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Due to technical difficulties, the Pearlman's were away last week. But now they have returned with their annual question and answer episode! That's right, the Team Leaders at Pearlmania500.net asked Mr and Mrs. P questions, and they have been provided with answers. Those questions cover the Pearlmania500 controversy, Pearlmania500 scandal, Pearlman…

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UNLOCKED: Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota 48:24

2M ago48:24

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NOTE: In lieu of a free episode this week, and given the holiday, we’re unlocking this conversation with David Sirota from earlier in the week. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe | A portion of the conversation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t8ooAuFi98A Additionally, Jorda…

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UNLOCKED: Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota

2M ago

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NOTE: In lieu of a free episode this week, and given the holiday, we’re unlocking this conversation with David Sirota from earlier in the week. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe A portion of the conversation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t8ooAuFi98A Additionally, Jordan …

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Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota

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David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his place at the top of the ticket. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s rulings on Tru…

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Ep. 291: Will Biden Drop Out? ft. David Sirota 3:16

2M ago3:16

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com David Sirota, editor in chief of The Lever, joins Jordan to talk about Biden’s poor debate performance which triggered calls from members of the media, political figures and even some of his most loyal supporters for him to step aside and let someone else take his p…

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Ep. 290: Dreadful Debate ft. Jack Crosbie

2M ago

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Jack Crosbie returns to the show to talk about what we can expect from the first Trump/Biden debate. He also updates us on his reporting on the ground in Ohio, where he’s covering Sherrod Brown’s Senate race. Brown is the only Dem to win in Ohio statewide in years, but can he pull it off again this year? The outcome of that race could determine con…

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Ep. 290: Dreadful Debate ft. Jack Crosbie 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Jack Crosbie returns to the show to talk about what we can expect from the first Trump/Biden debate. He also updates us on his reporting on the ground in Ohio, where he’s covering Sherrod Brown’s Senate race. Brown is the only Dem to win in Ohio statewide in years, but can he pull it off again this year? The outcome of that race could determine con…

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Ep. 289: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost ft. Bryan Metzger

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Progressive incumbent Jamaal Bowman lost his primary in NY-16 last night to Westchester County executive George Latimer. AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group spent over $14 million to unseat Bowman, but Bryan Metzger, political reporter with Business Insider, joined us to explain how that’s not the whole story. Signs of Bowman’s vulnerability were …

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Ep. 289: Why Jamaal Bowman Lost ft. Bryan Metzger 4:12

2M ago4:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Progressive incumbent Jamaal Bowman lost his primary in NY-16 last night to Westchester County executive George Latimer. AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group spent over $14 million to unseat Bowman, but Bryan Metzger, political reporter with Business Insider, joined…

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The Pioneer Woman | Too Many Tabs 1:11:14

2M ago1:11:14

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Y'all this is a traditional podcast, with a traditional married couple talking traditionally about the original Trad Wife, The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Now, circle the wagons and listen to Mrs. Pearlmania explain to all of us how the pioneer woman is not a simple ranch hand's wife. The twists and turns of this episode will boom and bust you lik…

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Ep. 288: Wet Hot American Summer ft. LucidFoxx 51:51

2M ago51:51

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Twitch streamer and returning guest LucidFoxx joins Rob for a discussion on reactionary youtube Star Wars culture critics, the heat wave, Stonehenge, the afterthought election and the creeping cynicism that we can ever hope to make anything better. Follow Lucid on twitter here and twitch here. Subscribe to the show by clicking this button: This is …

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Ep. 288: Wet Hot American Summer ft. LucidFoxx

2M ago

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Twitch streamer and returning guest LucidFoxx joins Rob for a discussion on reactionary youtube Star Wars culture critics, the heat wave, Stonehenge, the afterthought election and the creeping cynicism that we can ever hope to make anything better. Follow Lucid on twitter here and twitch here. Subscribe to the show by clicking this button: Subscrib…

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Ep. 287: Hillary for VP? 3:01

2M ago3:01

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com A recent column in the Washington Post argues that in order for Joe Biden to turn his campaign around, he should replace Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton. We explore what that would look like, and whether the “competency” criticism toward Kamala Harris is fair. We…

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Ep. 287: Hillary for VP?

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A recent column in the Washington Post argues that in order for Joe Biden to turn his campaign around, he should replace Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton. We explore what that would look like, and whether the “competency” criticism toward Kamala Harris is fair. We also talk about Benjamin Netanyahu’s video calling out Biden for delaying or blocki…

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The Tragedy of Tila Tequila | Too Many Tabs 1:31:25

2M ago1:31:25

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This week, Mrs. Pearlmania takes Alex's hand and walks him down memory lane to explain the meteoric rise and extinction level fall of proto-social media influencer, Tila Tequila. From getting banned from Friendster, to her reality dating show, to getting banned from youtube, the tragic tale of Tila Tequila is a metaphor for the first two decades of…

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