Best Serve Up NBA Podcasts (2024)

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NFL Division Preview: AFC 55:08

3h ago55:08

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Send us a text In this episode of the Call Your Shot Podcast, the guys discuss their predictions for the upcoming NFL season and the division rankings. They start with the NFC South and make their way around the NFC. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team's roster and make predictions based on their analysis, some of which might sur…

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NFL Division Preview: NFC 54:31

3h ago54:31

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Send us a text In this episode of the Call Your Shot Podcast, the guys discuss their predictions for the upcoming NFL season and the division rankings. They start with the NFC South and make their way around the NFC. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team's roster and make predictions based on their analysis, some of which might sur…

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Sabrina Carpenter's Album Short N' Sweet 18:11

8m ago18:11

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Sabrina Carpenter has had two of the year's biggest hits with "Espresso" and "Please Please Please." Now, she's released a new full-length album called Short n' Sweet, which serves up more catchy silliness and high drama. But does the album keep that "Espresso" magic alive? Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn mo…

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When Celebrities Portray Themselves 19:43

5m ago19:43

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It's practically a tradition for famous people to portray a really offbeat version of themselves in TV and movies. The latest season of Only Murders in the Building features Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria all playing fictional versions of themselves. So we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about about the many ways acto…

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Stephen A Smith Joins Feud and Attacks Dennis Schroder After He Called Kevin Durant WEAK' 13:45

9h ago13:45

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The feud between Kevin Durant and Dennis Schroder, which began at the 2024 Paris Olympics, evidently isn't over yet. Schroder, who played for Germany during the Olympics and plays for the Brooklyn Nets, recently responded on his Twitch livestream to a social media post from Durant, who had responded to some comments from Schroder at the Olympics. "…

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EP 115: Josh Wolfe (Co-Founder, Lux Capital) On Uncovering Hidden Opportunities 1:54:27

28m ago1:54:27

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(00:00) Intro (01:02) Daily News Routine (05:28) Geopolitical Insights (07:03) Competitiveness and Curiosity (11:01) Investment Strategies and Risks (26:07) The Control Labs Story (33:48) The Founder’s Dilemma: Financial vs. Strategic Motivations (34:33) Geopolitical Concerns: Iran and Global Politics (36:31) Investments in Defense: Controversies a…

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Blink Twice And What's Making Us Happy 25:34

32m ago25:34

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In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum. He's recently re-entered public life after a scandal and has gathered his friends for a long party. But as the party stretches on, it's clear that something is seriously amiss. Blink Twice is…

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The Reality TV Shows We'd Actually Win 16:52

11m ago16:52

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Part of the fun of reality TV is putting yourself in the shoes of the people you're watching. Maybe you'd make a great Real Housewife. Maybe you could win The Amazing Race. Maybe you could even win the fickle hand of The Bachelor. We're not here to make friends, but we are here to pick the reality shows that we think could thrive on. Subscribe to P…

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Bad Monkey 17:53

1d ago17:53

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In the new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey, a fishing boat in the Florida Keys pulls in a human arm, and a suspended detective is the only one who can crack the case. Created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and starring Vince Vaughn, the series is a beachy, sun-drenched comedy-mystery with plenty of twists and turns as well as, yes, a monkey. But does it …

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Physical Media We Still Treasure 14:52

10m ago14:52

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The vinyl record, the CD, the DVD, the VHS tape — even the paper book has been the subject of debate and concern over its future. But we haven't given up our collections just yet. Today, we're revisiting our conversation about the physical media we still treasure. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Po…

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EP 114: Emery Wells (CEO, Frame.io) on Selling to Adobe for $1.3B, Working with SNL and High Pain Tolerance 1:41:57

10m ago1:41:57

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Emery Wells is the co-founder and CEO of Frame.io, which he sold to Adobe in 2021 for nearly $1.3 billion. In our conversation, Emery shares his journey from NYC bartender to startup founder, including his agency work with Saturday Night Live that highlighted the pain points that led to Frame.io. We dive deep into his rejection of the lean startup …

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Alien: Romulus And What's Making Us Happy 18:43

13d ago18:43

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Alien: Romulus is the latest entry in the venerable Alien sci-fi/horror film franchise, and it leans hard into the horror. The new movie stars Cailee Spaeney as one of a young crew of space miners, along with David Jonsson as her android brother. You'll never guess what species of slimy extraterrestrial evil they encounter. Faces get hugged, chests…

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Didi 14:48

1d ago14:48

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The movie Didi is a vibrant coming-of-age dramedy and was a Sundance film festival favorite. It stars Izaac Wang as a 13-year-old just trying to survive the awkwardness of puberty as a Taiwanese-American kid living in the Bay Area. He's got a crush to impress, complicated friendships to navigate, and family members who are sooooo embarrassing. Didi…

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$#@*! Profanity In Pop Culture 16:04

10d ago16:04

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We've got dirty words on the brain, and we're chatting about the use and functions of profanity in entertainment. In this encore episode from 2013, we cover everything from Anchorman to South Park to Shakespeare. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Episode 51 - The Team USA Avengers Win Gold! Was LeBron James The Real MVP? & Wemby Sends A Warning To Everyone 44:51

1h ago44:51

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In this episode, we discuss Team USA's triumph in securing their 5th consecutive Olympic gold medal in basketball, with LeBron James being named MVP. We delve into the standout performances that earned Dennis Schroder, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic spots on the tournament team. As we look ahead to the 2028 Olympic…

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Hunter Schafer's Movie Cuckoo 16:04

5d ago16:04

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In the new, stylishly odd horror film Cuckoo, Hunter Schafer plays an American teenager who reluctantly moves with her family to a mysterious resort in the German Alps. Her rebellious spirit clashes with the resort's creepy proprietor, played by Dan Stevens. When weird stuff starts happening, long-buried family secrets come to light and the resort'…

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EP 113: Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber) Lays Out the Path to Autonomous Vehicles 1:09:15

19d ago1:09:15

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Dara Khosrowshahi runs one of the most complicated businesses in the world, Uber. Since taking over in 2017 Dara has led the company to profitability against all odds. In this episode, we touch on a number of things including Uber’s position on the future of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), the challenges that were overcome in making Uber profitable, and…

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It Ends With Us and what's making us happy 28:22

14d ago28:22

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The 2016 Colleen Hoover novel It Ends With Us was a massive bestseller. And now that book is a movie. Blake Lively stars as Lily Bloom, a woman who falls for a hot neurosurgeon played by Justin Baldoni — who also directs the film. But their relationship is complicated by the return of her old flame (Brandon Sklenar). She also has to reckon with her…

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Three great fiction audiobooks 7:27

22d ago7:27

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It's summer, and whether you're taking a trip – or simply staying out of the heat with the AC running – there's nothing like relaxing with a good audiobook. So in this encore episode, we are recommending three of our favorite fiction audiobooks. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Here's why we love the Olympics 24:29

7d ago24:29

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There is nothing better for the summer doldrums than a blast of Olympic glory. For a couple of weeks this summer, athletes are showing us how they flip, run, swim, climb, and paddle and even breakdance to prove they are the best in the world. We're checking in with the 2024 Olympics, including wins for gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, a…

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Colman Domingo's Sing Sing is a rare empathetic prison drama 17:22

8d ago17:22

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The moving drama Sing Sing stars Colman Domingo as the leader of a tight-knit theatre ensemble within one of the most notorious maximum-security prisons in the United States. Most of the cast are alumni of the actual program who had input on the filmmaking process. The movie showcases the ups and downs of putting on a show without being overly sent…

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Trap and what's making us happy 25:22

20d ago25:22

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M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Trap stars Josh Hartnett as a father attending a pop concert with his teenage daughter. But all is not as it appears. It quickly turns out that the entire concert is surrounded by police who are trying to catch a dangerous serial killer in the most difficult way possible. There is a lot going on in this bonkers mov…

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EP 112: Mike Maples (Founding Partner, Floodgate): What Makes Startups Win & The Future of Venture Capital 2:03:48

27d ago2:03:48

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Mike Maples is an 8x Midas List investor and founding partner at Floodgate Fund. In our conversation, we dive into his latest book, "Pattern Breakers: Why Some Startups Change The Future." Mike shares his frameworks on how top startups beat incumbents by redefining categories, and he reflects on his worst and best decisions. We also discuss what th…

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Episode 50 - What's With The DNPs?, Canada & Germany Keep Serve, & Championship or Bust For The Knicks? 51:51

29d ago51:51

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In this episode, we break down the action from the Olympic basketball tournament: including the DNPs for Haliburton and Tatum in the opening game against Serbia and Embiid against South Sudan. We also spotlight the early successes of Canada and Germany, who have both started 2-0, maintaining their ascent to being the biggest challengers to the USA.…

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House Of The Dragon season 2 makes it Rhaen(yra) 22:56

12d ago22:56

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The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon is almost over. The war between two rival factions of the Targaryen dynasty is fully underway, complete with stealth missions, palace intrigue, battle scenes and hot dragon-on-dragon action. But now that the Dance of the Dragons is in full swing, has the Game of Thrones prequel finally hit its stride? …

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Time Bandits maps contemporary vibes over a cult classic 21:43

22d ago21:43

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The dryly funny new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits reimagines the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name. A squad of inept thieves — including their sort-of leader, played by Lisa Kudrow — have stolen a map of the universe. They use it to jump through portals to various time periods to steal stuff. One jump takes them into the bedroom of a British…

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We're talking songs of the (Brat) summer 26:57

14d ago26:57

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Trying to declare the "official" song of the summer isn't a new sport. But this year feels like the first in a while where the field's been so crowded from the domination of pop girls like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan to country twang with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, and Shaboozey. Today, we discussing the songs and artists who …

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Gilbert Arenas Apologizes To Luol Deng Over South Sudan Comments 7:53

27d ago7:53

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In a recent development, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has issued a heartfelt apology to Luol Deng and the people of South Sudan following his controversial comments. Arenas' remarks sparked outrage and highlighted the need for unity and understanding within the Black and African communities. 🗣️ "Moments like this are not for us to get upset a…

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EP 111: How Josh Reeves (CEO, Gusto) Built a $10B Company Serving Small Businesses 1:34:05

18d ago1:34:05

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Josh Reeves has built Gusto into a nearly $10B company with over $500M in ARR, serving small businesses. In our conversation, Josh delves into Gusto’s 13-year journey, sharing insights on how they achieved product-market fit by initially targeting a very narrow niche. He also highlights the tactics they’ve used to build an intentional culture of hu…

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Deadpool & Wolverine and what's making us happy 23:43

18d ago23:43

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In the highly meta Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally meet up for their own big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, Wolverine is still tragic, and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless wisecracking. The movie is jam-packed with fan service and Easter eggs. …

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Episode 49 - USA Basketball Won't Win Gold! Overpaid Rookie Extensions, Summer League Breakout Stars, & Olympics Fever 1:14:49

1M ago1:14:49

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We are back! The Olympic spirit is well and truly underway as we discuss the Team USA Basketball Avengers and their chances of securing a fifth consecutive gold medal. We also dive into the conversation about the large rookie extensions for players like Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, Tyrese Maxey, and Franz Wagner, as we determine wh…

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In The Decameron, the Black Death makes for black comedy 17:34

20d ago17:34

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In Netflix's weirdly compelling dark comedy The Decameron, the bubonic plague is ravaging Florence in 1348. A group of rich nobles and their servants decide to retreat to a picturesque villa in the country to wait it all out. The large ensemble includes Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet. Every character is hiding something, and those secrets get revealed —…

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Condemning Gilbert Arenas' Xenophobic Disrespectful Rant Towards South Sudan Basketball and Africa! 11:41

21d ago11:41

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Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has crossed a line with his recent xenophobic comments following Team USA’s narrow win over South Sudan's national basketball team. His remarks not only disrespected the talent and effort of the South Sudanese players but also highlighted an underlying issue between Africans and African Americans that needs urgent…

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Three great karaoke songs 9:55

22d ago9:55

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What makes a good karaoke song? In this encore episode, we're suggesting three great songs to sing at karaoke night. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Ultimate GOAT Showdown: The Metrics & Debate with LeBron Fan Howard L. Young 1:05:56

22d ago1:05:56

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The Ultimate GOAT Showdown: When Facts Made LeBron Fan Howard L. Young Leave Mid-Debate We recently hosted an intense debate on the "Real Talk with Kingsley Ogwudire" podcast, featuring Howard L. Young, a staunch LeBron James fan. The discussion centered around the age-old question: Who is the true GOAT of basketball? Despite Howard's unwavering su…

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Sunny is a robot buddy comedy about loss 14:55

1M ago14:55

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In the new Apple TV+ series Sunny, Rashida Jones stars as a woman living in Kyoto, whose husband and young son go missing in a plane crash. To help console her, her husband's electronics company gives her a robot companion. The show is an interesting mix of styles and genres – it's a buddy comedy, a crime thriller and a drama about loss. But at the…

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Twisters and what's making us happy 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Twister was one of the biggest disaster movies of the '90s. Now, it's finally got a sequel — one with an all-new cast, state-of-the-art effects, and a whole lot of tornadoes. The new film stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as rival storm-chasers who have a habit of running into tornadoes while everyone else is fleeing. Twisters was directed by…

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We unpack the 2024 Emmy nominations 25:29

1M ago25:29

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The nominations the Emmy Awards were just announced, and it was a good day for The Bear, which set a new record in the comedy category. And plenty of our favorites also got Emmy nods, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shōgun, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. We'll help you unpack this year's the notable nominees and snubs. Subscribe to P…

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Exploding Kittens is a simple card game turned wild cartoon 15:45

1M ago15:45

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The best-selling card game Exploding Kittens has been adapted into a new Netflix animated series. It does plenty of its own world-building: God (Tom Ellis) and the devil (Sasheer Zamata) are sent to earth, where they take the form of talking cats — and meddle in the lives of a struggling family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi…

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Longlegs is a (satanic) panic 14:28

2M ago14:28

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They're calling it the scariest movie of the year. The new horror film Longlegs follows FBI special agent Lee Harker (Mika Monroe) tracking a serial killer in the 1990s. If that sounds like familiar ground, consider this – the clues she follows hint at the involvement of the occult in general and Satanism in particular. And the killer in question: …

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Is Nike To Blame? 🏀 Why Was Jaylen Brown Left Off Team USA? 🏀 12:01

2M ago12:01

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🎙️ Real Talk with Kingsley Ogwudire Podcast 🎙️ Welcome back to Real Talk with Kingsley Ogwudire! This week, we're diving deep into one of the most perplexing snubs in recent basketball history: Why was Jaylen Brown, the reigning Eastern Conference MVP and Finals MVP, left off the Team USA roster? Fans, analysts, and even Brown himself were shocked …

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EP 110: How Eric Glyman (CEO, Ramp) Runs One of The Fastest Growing Startups 1:33:52

1M ago1:33:52

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Eric Glyman (CEO, Ramp) shared his operating playbook for leading one of the fastest-growing startups on his second appearance on the podcast. We also explored the unique ways Ramp leverages AI internally, strategies for startups to build moats in AI, and the concept of self-driving money. We concluded with one of the most profound and thoughtful d…

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Fly Me to the Moon and what's making us happy 17:47

2M ago17:47

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The cheeky new romantic dramedy Fly Me to the Moon stars Scarlett Johansson as a NASA publicist at the height of the space race. She must stage a top-secret fake version of the moon landing as backup, just in case the real attempt fails. No one else at NASA can know about it — especially the upstanding launch director, played by Channing Tatum. The…

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Three great sports documentaries 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Sports aren't just games. They're intertwined with epic stories about struggle, human behavior, historic greatness and grand emotions. In other words, sports make for great documentaries. And if you're looking for some good ones, we've got recommendations: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks, The Armstrong Lie, and Athlete A. Learn …

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One Undrafted Member of Lakers Playing Better Than Bronny James & Goat Debate Lebron Fan! 16:40

1M ago16:40

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When people wonder which players could have, or should have, been picked ahead of Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft, we only need to look at specific players who are thriving in NBA summer basketball. One such player is playing for the Lakers in summer ball. Blake Hinson clearly looks like a player who is a lot more advanced in his development tha…

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Despicable Me 4 serves up 90 minutes of bankable mayhem 16:43

2M ago16:43

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Despicable Me 4 is the latest film in an animation franchise that made household names of reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carrell) and his army of nattering Minions. The franchise has grossed billions of dollars, and the latest movie topped the weekend box office. But are these films growing up with their audience, or continuing to cater to young …

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Episode 48 - NBA Free Agency Winners, Is This LeBron's Last Season, Era's End For The Clippers & Warriors 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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We are back! With the craziness of the NBA offseason well underway, we dive into the biggest moves made so far! We give our takes on what LeBron's new contract means for the Lakers' future, as well as where the Warriors can go following the departure of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. We also rank the Warriors' dynasty among the all-time gre…

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How we entertain and amuse ourselves on a road trip 11:54

2M ago11:54

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It's summer, so we're talking all about road trips. Should you blast music that's familiar or unfamiliar? What makes for a good road trip audiobook? What are some road trip games we hate? Pop Culture Happy Hour talked all about how to entertain and amuse ourselves in the car way back in 2012. Today, in this encore episode, we're revisiting that con…

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MaXXXine and what's making us happy 20:49

2M ago20:49

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The new movie MaXXXine stars Mia Goth as an adult-film actress who gets her big break in Hollywood, only to be revisited by horrors from her past. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, it's the final film in director Ti West's beloved horror trilogy that began with the movie X. MaXXXine also features performances from Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki, and Giancar…

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Bowen Yang thinks being present is overrated 28:04

2M ago28:04

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The Pop Culture Happy Hour team is off today, so we're bringing you an episode of the NPR podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin. This episode is an interview with Bowen Yang. He is the first Chinese American cast member on SNL, the co-host the podcast Las Culturistas, and he starred in the rom-com Fire Island. He talks to Rachel about living too muc…

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