Best moonlight media Podcasts (2024)

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Sleepaway 2:00:25

2h ago2:00:25

2:00:25

The QueerXP is officially kicking off October with our first of four horror-inspired TTRPGs! First up, we have Jay Dragon's Sleepaway from Possum Creek Games. A group of camp counselors spending an evening at camp before the kids arrive in the morning... where nothing could possibly go wrong... right? Right??? Cast of Sleepaway Barclay - Twitter Ch…

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Episode 99: ‘Godzilla vs. Megalon’ | Ft. Kaiju Kim and Damon Noyes | Godzilla Redux (complete) 3:21:27

1h ago3:21:27

3:21:27

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the zaniest (and funniest) MIFV episode yet, Nate is joined by the QUEEN OF THE FABULOUS EMPIRE, Kaiju Kim, and executive producer Damon Noyes to discuss the most notorious G-film ever: Godzilla vs. Megalon. Thanks to an aggressive ad campaign by Cinema Shares, constant play on TV (including a primetime slot hosted by John B…

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Episode 99: ‘Godzilla vs. Megalon’ | Ft. Kaiju Kim and Damon Noyes | Godzilla Redux (Part 2) 2:13:42

2h ago2:13:42

2:13:42

CONTINUED FROM PART 1: Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the zaniest (and funniest) MIFV episode yet, Nate is joined by the QUEEN OF THE FABULOUS EMPIRE, Kaiju Kim, and executive producer Damon Noyes to discuss the most notorious G-film ever: Godzilla vs. Megalon. Thanks to an aggressive ad campaign by Cinema Shares, constant play on TV (including a primetim…

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Episode 99: ‘Godzilla vs. Megalon’ | Ft. Kaiju Kim and Damon Noyes | Godzilla Redux (Part 1) 1:08:06

1h ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the zaniest (and funniest) MIFV episode yet, Nate is joined by the QUEEN OF THE FABULOUS EMPIRE, Kaiju Kim, and executive producer Damon Noyes to discuss the most notorious G-film ever: Godzilla vs. Megalon. Thanks to an aggressive ad campaign by Cinema Shares, constant play on TV (including a primetime slot hosted by John B…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Level Up! 1:45:41

2d ago1:45:41

1:45:41

The adventure has ended, but the story continues! Welcome to our first episode in our monthly LEVEL UP series! For our first episode, the cast chats with the creator of Moonlight on Roseville Beach, Richard Ruane. Listen in to hear more about how this game came to be, some of the casts favorite moments, and the lingering question of if there will b…

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Episode 7: “Until We Meet Again!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 46-52) 2:19:21

2d ago2:19:21

2:19:21

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Jake (“The Metal Don”), and Chris (“Sentai Guy”) finish the first chapter of their new tokusatsu journey with the final episodes of Kamen Rider V3! Such a seminal time requires a visit from a certain skull-faced supervillain—but not the one you’re thinking. (Was it Rito all along?) After he gives the boys some often awkward f…

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How to Win Bets and Influence Elections 48:59

6d ago48:59

48:59

Caroline Ellison, the second most important person who worked at FTX, was sentenced to prison this week. Nate and Maria talk about how she and Sam Bankman-Fried thought about making +EV bets (with other people’s money). They discuss her role – victim? villain? – and how she played out her real-life prisoner’s dilemma. Then, Nate gives an election u…

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MIFV’s 5th Anniversary Livestream 4:33:25

4d ago4:33:25

4:33:25

Livestreamed September 25, 2024, Nathan is joined by MIFV MAX member/“executive producer” Damon Noyes for fun and prizes to celebrate five years of podcast excellence on The Monster Island Film Vault. Festivities included MIFV trivia, MIFV fun facts, and a live reaction to episode 1. Let’s just say Nathan has come a long way as a podcaster. Watch t…

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Bruce Blackman, lead singer for 70's band 'Starbuck' talks songwriting, Yacht Rock, and the inspiration for 'Moonlight Feels Right' 20:42

4d ago20:42

20:42

In the studio this week with Bruce Blackman, lead singer from the iconic 70's band 'Starbuck' - talking about his music then and now - including his new single 'Jones About You'. Once you start listening to Bruce's story, you get the feeling this guy isn't slowing down for anything! We talk about how he met his college sweetheart (and the inspirati…

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Organizing Our Thoughts: Home Organization Wants and Entitled Gamers | S7 E2 39:37

4d ago39:37

39:37

Sends us a comment or question! The two most common never ending battles: home organization and entitled and out of touch gamers. With Bob's new job, our home may actually start looking like nearly thirty year old's live here. On the other hand gamers, which Jon arguably is one, are the worst, but in some incredibly nebulous ways. While we're shoot…

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Episode 98 Epilogue: “For Whom the Bell Trolls” 7:06

4d ago7:06

7:06

Jimmy puts his foot down and refuses to let Nate join him on Uber-Moguera to recapture Bill the Jotnar. Disappointed, Nate wanders around a local Norwegian church, venting months and months’ worth of pent up frustrations. But even when Jimmy manages to subdue Bill in the distance, Nate can’t help but make things a little harder for his intrepid pro…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Finale 2:41:32

5d ago2:41:32

2:41:32

A weird dream brought our players to a beach, with an all too familiar voice calling out... It's now a race to figure out what is happening to the residents of Roseville Beach in our big finale episode! Cast of Roseville Beach Calvin/Luc, played by Basil Wright: Twitter Dylan, played by Ian DePriest: Twitter William Proctor, played by Juicy Garland…

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Episode 98: ‘Trollhunter’ (2010) vs. Eric Anderson 2:32:01

7d ago2:32:01

2:32:01

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! The Monster Island World Tour moves into Europe with a stop in Oslo, Norway, to discuss the 2010 found footage kaiju film, Trollhunter (not to be confused with Netflix’s Troll from 2022—we already covered that). Nate is joined by his college chum, the founder of Nerd Chapel, Eric Anderson, to dive into a movie that says Christi…

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Conning with the Stars: Anna Delvey, Voting Rationally, and the Maine Nebraska model 44:33

13d ago44:33

44:33

Nate and Maria discuss Anna Sorokin’s (AKA Anna Delvey) spin on Dancing with the Stars. Then, they debate the merits and limits of voting in your self interest, and Nate explains why Nebraska has his attention on the election map. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate S…

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BONUS: From Beyond The Bar! 22:23

10d ago22:23

22:23

In this episode, we present a lecture and discussion on issue spotting and the nightmarish legal landscape that Lovecraft and his characters occupy. Featuring a barely audible Tod, and a very audible Claire and Harley, presenting their findings in Vanitas Horrendum Lex: From Beyond The Bar. This was recorded live at NecoronomiCon Providence on Augu…

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What We've Been Up To: Dead Rising and Web Comics | S7 E1 34:31

11d ago34:31

34:31

Sends us a comment or question! We've been busy and burnt out little bees over the last year, but we missed out little chats that we shared with you all so we're going back to basics and talking about what's got us excited and what we're excited for. This week we're talking about Capcom's masterful Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and Jon's obsession wi…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 3 2:29:05

16d ago2:29:05

2:29:05

Reports of an "Angel of Death" have the crew concerned.... Cast of Roseville Beach Calvin/Luc, played by Basil Wright: Twitter Dylan, played by Ian DePriest: Twitter William Proctor, played by Juicy Garland: LinkTree Noah, played by Matt Bartlett: LinkTree === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller The QueerXP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheQueerX…

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Bonus Episode #18: ‘The Barbados Project’ | Monster Island World Tour 40:23

12d ago40:23

40:23

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Yes, Nate misremembered when the bonus episode on The Barbados Project was supposed to happen. But the good news is you got it sooner! Anyway, this low-budget found footage kaiju horror film is great warm-up to the next mainline episode on Trollhunter. It can be viewed (again) on Tubi, but it originally played the film festival…

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Episode 97 Epilogue: “The Third Wheel” 14:25

15d ago14:25

14:25

With the podcast's longest episode ever finally over, Nate catches up on news about the goings-on back on Monster Island by checking his e-mail. He has messages from the Legal Action Team and Ricky--and, unfortunately, Jessica. Then Jimmy calls Nate to meet him on Uber-Moguera's shoulder, and things don't go how Nate expects. Listen to the main epi…

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Episode 6: “The Amazing Riderman” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 37-45) 1:49:12

15d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

The people who worked on Kamen Rider V3 need help. As in therapy. Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) have concluded that. But this comes on the heels of Nathan singing “The Amazing Riderman” to start the episode, so he doesn’t have much room to talk. Speaking of Riderman, he shows up to kick off the series’ fina…

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Author Frank Payne talks about his new children's book 'Webster The Beagle' and how this one special dog built a legacy of caring 15:28

16d ago15:28

15:28

In the studio today with children's book author Frank Payne, who has written a true adventure story about his beloved adopted pup named Webster in 'Webster the Beagle' (winner of the 'Mom's Choice Award and 'Readers' Favorite' Book Review Award). Initially adopted as a hunting dog, Payne eventually discovers Webster's true calling is really the lif…

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Should You Be Able to Bet On the Election? 44:53

20d ago44:53

44:53

Kalshi, a company that offers prediction markets, sued the US government in an effort to legalize betting on elections. Nate and Maria discuss the pros and cons of election prediction markets. Plus, Nate gives an election update and Maria learns what to do when there’s no plus-EV move. Further Reading: Ready Your Bets: Election gambling is going ma…

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Episode 97: ‘Godzilla vs. Gigan’ | Ft. Daniel DiManna | Godzilla Redux (complete) 4:04:47

19d ago4:04:47

4:04:47

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the longest MIFV episode ever (of all time), Nate is joined by Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project (no surprise why it’s long) to discuss the most underestimated of G-films: Godzilla vs. Gigan (aka Godzilla on Monster Island). They discuss every possible aspect of this film, from its under-funded production t…

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Episode 97: ‘Godzilla vs. Gigan’ | Ft. Daniel DiManna | Godzilla Redux (Part 2) 2:16:30

19d ago2:16:30

2:16:30

Continued from Part 2: Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the longest MIFV episode ever (of all time), Nate is joined by Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project (no surprise why it’s long) to discuss the most underestimated of G-films: Godzilla vs. Gigan (aka Godzilla on Monster Island). They discuss every possible aspect of this film, from its un…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 2 2:46:27

23d ago2:46:27

2:46:27

A mysterious note sends the crew on the adventure of their lives (literally). Cast of Roseville Beach Calvin/Luc, played by Basil Wright: Twitter Dylan, played by Ian DePriest: Twitter William Proctor, played by Juicy Garland: LinkTree Noah, played by Matt Bartlett: LinkTree === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller The QueerXP Patreon: https://www.pa…

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Episode 97: ‘Godzilla vs. Gigan’ | Ft. Daniel DiManna | Godzilla Redux (Part 1) 1:48:37

19d ago1:48:37

1:48:37

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the longest MIFV episode ever (of all time), Nate is joined by Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project (no surprise why it’s long) to discuss the most underestimated of G-films: Godzilla vs. Gigan (aka Godzilla on Monster Island). They discuss every possible aspect of this film, from its under-funded production t…

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Episode 96 Epilogue: "Mother, May I?" 10:59

21d ago10:59

10:59

Having located “Big Mama” and her offspring in a Thai cave, Jimmy launches a new drone, the P-2, to lure the creatures out so Ricky’s drones can bag-and-tag them and return to the Island. Nate feels left out, but even Kaguya is busy shopping for wedding dresses online. But when the P-2 is wrecked by Big Mama, Kaguya says they can call her friend Ma…

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Does Nate Trust His Model? Debates, Prediction Markets and Poker 38:32

27d ago38:32

38:32

Nate and Maria discuss the Harris-Trump debate. Then, Nate gives an update on his election model, and Maria shares the outcome of her irrational move at a poker tournament in Barcelona. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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58: The Festival (Discussion) 57:17

27d ago57:17

57:17

Tod and Claire discuss "The Festival," by H.P. Lovecraft, which was was first published in the January, 1925 issue of Weird Tales. As this is a horror podcast, this episode might not be for everyone. Specifically, this story deals with Yuletide and the winter solstice, madness, probable hallucinated delusions, hybridized winged monsters, cultic act…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 1 3:04:42

30d ago3:04:42

3:04:42

We are BACK and kicking off Season 3 with all the queer chaos you've come to expect from us! We are playing Moonlight on Roseville Beach from R. Rook Studios. Roseville Beach is set in 1979, full of disco, sex, drugs, and occasionally some things that go bump in the night. Come join us for queer cosmic horror as we embark on our season premier! Cas…

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Children's book author Lisa Maggiore talks about her new book, the new rules on publishing and why scary stories matter 20:10

29d ago20:10

20:10

In Chicago today with children's book author Lisa Maggiore, who has paved a whole new world for herself in the world of publishing - and she's sharing her story today on the podcast! This social worker turned published author of 'Ava The Monster Slayer - Sleepover SuperHeroes', is a story for anyone who wants to overcome their fear of literally any…

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MIFV Interview Series – Dr. Jeffrey Angles 3:21:00

1M ago3:21:00

3:21:00

Nathan interviews Dr. Jeffrey Angles, who translated the original novelizations of Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla Raids Again by Shigeru Kayama and got them published outside of Japan. These gave G-fans new insights into the production of these films and Japanese genre fiction. He’s currently working to get The Luminous Fairies and Mothra translated …

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Calculating Risks in a Creative Life, with Brian Koppelman 48:14

1M ago48:14

48:14

Maria sits down with the great Brian Koppelman (Rounders, Billions, The Bear) to learn about how he navigates risk in Hollywood and beyond. They discuss his methods of determining when a risk is worth taking, how to offset risk with hard work, and the time he bet big on Billions. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Lea…

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Episode 5: “Tusk-edo Mask” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 28-36) 2:13:15

1M ago2:13:15

2:13:15

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“The Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) overcome the odds when life, uh, finds ways to keep them from recording—which leads to some of the most effed up stuff they’ve seen in Kamen Rider V3. Specifically, an occult sacrifice scene that’s arguably pornographic…for the kids! Your hosts have questions like, why does…

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57: The Festival 22:29

1M ago22:29

22:29

A reading of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Festival," which was first published in the January, 1925 issue of Weird Tales, and first read by Tod on September 2, 2024. As this is a horror podcast, this episode might not be for everyone. Specifically, this story deals with Yuletide and the winter solstice, madness, probable hallucinated delusions, hybridized…

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Marty Scott of 'Liverpool Legends' (a tribute band to the Beatles) talks touring, timing and the late George Harrison's sister, Louise 25:43

1M ago25:43

25:43

Meeting up in the studio with Marty Scott, guitar player with world famous Beatles tribute band 'Liverpool Legends'. With support for the band from Sir Paul McCartney and one special gig which led to Marty being hand-picked for the band by Louise Harrison (sister of the late George Harrison), let's just say great talent, luck and timing is all part…

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Author Scott Sollers talks about writing children's books, why golf matters and who inspires him 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

In the studio with writer Scott Sollers, who has written several children's books including his newest release 'A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs'. We discuss his process of writing a book - starting from idea to outline to actually writing the story, then deciding on an illustrator - to eventually finding a publishe…

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Amazing Frauds, Faking Your Own Death, and the Latest on the Election 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

Nate and Maria briefly discuss the latest election news. Then Tim Harford, author and host of Cautionary Tales, joins to discuss two of history’s most compelling con artists: Sam Israel III and John Law. Risk-related lessons are learned. Further Reading: A Con Man Who Lives Between Truth and Fiction from the New York Times The Murderer, The Boy Kin…

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North Carolina photographer Bill Reaves talks concerts, rock stars and what it takes to get the perfect photo shoot 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

In North Carolina with the talented photographer Bill Reaves, who is in the studio to talk about working with local Raleigh musicians Mitch Easter, Dave Adams, Don Dixon, The Woods, Terry Anderson and new artist Anya Hinkle; to photographing music legends Tom Petty, Howie Epstein and Mike Cambell (The Heartbreakers); plus Robert Plant, Alison Kraus…

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Episode 4: “Go! Go! Destron Rangers!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 19-27) 1:52:21

2M ago1:52:21

1:52:21

Say, “Hello”…to the latest episode of Henshin Power V3! Your hosts Nathan “The TsuBro” Marchand, Jake “The Metal Don” Hambrick, and especially Christopher “Sentai Guy” Riner fight the good fight against Streamyard, and after winning, they dive into their next batch of episodes for Kamen Rider V3. Sadly, this batch is held back by unfortunate shaky …

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Kamala Edition: Taxes, Tariffs, and the DNC 40:23

2M ago40:23

40:23

This week Nate and Maria discuss the state of Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, including taking a look at her first policy proposals on price gouging and taxes on tips. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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56: LIVE Fungi from Yuggoth (Discussion) 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

Only lightly edited for loudness normalization, this is the live Fungi From Yuggoth discussion recorded at NecronomiCon 2024. If AI generated music offends you, then you definitely want to skip this episode, and we shall never speak of this again. In fact, you should never go looking for such things at https://podsothoth.bandcamp.com, You can text …

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Lessons from The River (Maria Interviews Nate About His Book) 43:08

2M ago43:08

43:08

Nate’s book “On the Edge” is out this week! (Get your copy here.) Maria interviews Nate about the origins of the book, what extreme risk takers get right and wrong, and the year Nate bet a million dollars on sports. Check out the Risky Business YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RiskyBusinessShow For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe …

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George Schlatter, creator of 60's TV show 'Laugh-In', talks Hollywood, laughter and his take on creativity today 22:01

2M ago22:01

22:01

In Hollywood today with the legendary George Schlatter, creator of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, an American sketch comedy television show inspired by the hippie counterculture, which aired on NBC from 1968-1973. The always vibrant (and perceptive!) 94 year old tells all about show biz - from getting the networks to pick up his shows 'Laugh-In', 'Tu…

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Episode 96: ‘The Lake’ (2022) vs. Jacob Lyngle 2:42:24

2M ago2:42:24

2:42:24

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! With Korea finally behind them—much to Nate’s relief—he and Jimmy migrate to Thailand. There they are joined by the founder and editor of Kaiju United, your premiere kaiju website, to discuss the ambitious “thaiju” (ba-dum-tsh!) film, The Lake (2022). Jacob had the privilege of interviewing its director, Lee Thongkham, for KU, …

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Episode 3: “My One, er, Four Weaknesses!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 10-18) 1:48:33

2M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) continue their journey through Kamen Rider V3 with the series’ introduction of a new commandant: Doktor Gay, er, G. Because poor literacy and English letters are scary…I guess. While the show continues to impress with its special effects and action, the characters are starting …

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Taking Risks in Business, Poker, and Life (with Bill Perkins) 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

Maria sits down with Bill Perkins, the legendary energy trader, to talk about his approach to risk in business, poker, and life. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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55: The Fungi From Yuggoth 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

A reading of "The Fungi From Yuggoth," by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in its entirety in _Beyond the Wall of Sleep_ by Arkham House in 1943, though published individually and sporadically in _Weird Tales_ and other magazines after they were completed on January 4th, 1930. It was first read by Tod on July 21, 2024. As this is a horror podcast, t…

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Houston community leader Gloria Zenteno talks about her organization Barrio Dogs and family traditions with a band called 'Zenteno Spirit' 22:17

2M ago22:17

22:17

In the podcast studio today with Houston's pet advocate and community leader Gloria Zenteno, who along with her many volunteers work tirelessly for Barrio Dogs - an organization she started which helps Houston create a better future for animals. Gloria talks about her journey from leaving the corporate world of nearly 30 years to finding her true c…

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54: The Thing In the Moonlight (Discussion) 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Send your Lovecraftian legal questions to Claire at hideous@podsothoth.club (not dot-com, dot-club)! Have you been driven insane by glimpsing the ineffable chaos of Azathoth during a seance? Has a loved one been lost to the dark guiles of Nyarlathotep? You may be entitled to compensation! In this episode, Claire and Tod discuss "The Thing In the Mo…

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