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Welcome to "What If Pop," a monthly podcast where we dive headfirst into the intriguing and imaginative world of pop culture's most fascinating "what if" scenarios. Join us as we explore the alternative histories, unexpected twists, and mind-bending possibilities that could have reshaped our favorite movies, TV shows, music, and more. Have you ever wondered what would have happened if your favorite character had made a different choice or if a beloved franchise had taken a completely differe ...
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Very Bad Wizards

Tamler Sommers & David Pizarro

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Very Bad Wizards is a podcast featuring a philosopher (Tamler Sommers) and a psychologist (David Pizarro), who share a love for ethics, pop culture, and cognitive science, and who have a marked inability to distinguish sacred from profane. Each podcast includes discussions of moral philosophy, recent work on moral psychology and neuroscience, and the overlap between the two.
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Who let me be a grown up? An opinionated South African with a pet plant as a co-host. My approach is motivational, aiming to cultivate a positive outlook on the everyday aspects of life. Through the topics I explore and discuss, I strive to inspire positivity and optimism in our daily experiences.
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Lemonshade

Claudia & Metz

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Hang out with Claudia and Metz, while they make lemonade out of this crazy ass world. We ponder life's questions, from pop culture, politics, self love, relationships and everything in between, with a sprinkle of shadiness and love.
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Brooklyn-based comedians Moses Charles and John Lamb sit down with filmmakers, musicians, porn stars, creatives, freaks, and friends for an uncomfortable embrace with a new surprise guest each week. Join these two 30-year-olds* as they ponder life and worship our pop culture zeitgeist overlords each Wednesday. Subscribe to the Patreon for an additional episode Friday, as well as bonus and behind the scenes content. Shout into the void (or email us) at awkwardhugpod@gmail.com.
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Not sure what to watch on your next movie night? Let our panel of film fanatics guide you. In each episode, a film is chosen, a movie-themed drink is concocted, and many a pop culture rant is had. Join us as we ponder over the elements that make up a modern masterpiece. Logo by Jess Eddy @dr.jesseggy
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TF Anonymus

JAKEMAN and Jazz Santi

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Come and take a listen to the weekly transformer news right here on TFAnonymus. Join your hosts JAKEMAN, Jazz Santi and Haulfen as they talk laugh and ponder through each week. Sometimes there good pal Nightstalker might pop in aswell.
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Both&

The Both& Crew

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Welcome to Both&, a podcast for those of us interested in just about everything! Here we both enjoy and ponder a diverse range of topics—from board games and pop culture to mathematics and theology—because we understand that delight and gravity can be found in all sorts of unexpected places. Patreon: www.patreon.com/bothampersand Facebook: Both& Podcast Instagram: @bothampersand Twitter: @bothampersand Gmail: bothampersand@gmail.com
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I love insights that are based on the knowledge, understanding and wisdom sourced from the Word of God.These three parameters are what insights are all about as the Lord advocates that by wisdom a house is built; and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.We need to create time in our busy schedule to slow down and ponder over the finer things of life. Our thinking should be facilitated by the Holy Spirit who will cau ...
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In Pop Fiction Women we deep-dive into the complicated women of books, movies and TV shows, along with the women that bring them to life behind the scenes. Think Fleabag and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Normal People and Sally Rooney, and so much more. In each episode you can expect us to: * Break down the protagonist as we ask what makes her complicated? * Identify the best scenes, which can mean sweetest, funniest, or most badass. Anything we love. * Recount the cringiest scenes. The ones that ma ...
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The podcast version of the blog. Para-pop-ulous is how you say it and all things paranormal is what its about. I decided after years of experiences and being curious to finally start up a wee little blog to ponder these mysteries. There'll be stories, reviews, news, info and more all on http://parapopulous.wordpress.com/ with a new post weekly. Hope to see you around the void! boo, we'll be back in a few P.S. I'm just restarting the cast (see episode 21) so we've been more than a bit off sch ...
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It started with Gnolls, led to a tavern that heralded a vision, then snowballed from there. Now, with directives from various sources and more questions than answers, a group of adventures seek answers admit devine rumblings. All the while they try to keep one of the party alive and answer the most pressing question: what is the coin Delani holds? It's harder than it seems.
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Hi, future podcast listeners! Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-collaboration and values-driven progress? Well, ground yourself in the present moment and get ready because "Everyday Values" is here to inspire, entertain, and guide you on this adventure! In this podcast, we believe that our values are like a compass that directs our lives or a street light guiding our path. Each episode, we'll dive deep into one core value, we'll explore its definition, see examples of it in action ...
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On this episode of Debut Discussions, Jamie Harrow shares her journey from a sports-loving child to a lawyer and finally to a debut novelist with her book 'One on One'. The conversation explores her reading and writing evolution, the development of her characters, and the themes of trust and connection in her work. Jamie discusses the impact of spo…
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In this conversation, Carinn and Kate delve into the intricacies of the show 'Tell Me Lies', exploring character dynamics, relationship complexities, and the impact of past traumas. The conversation highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of accusations, while also making predictions about the future of the characters…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Stephanie Wrobel to discuss her suspenseful new novel, The Hitchcock Hotel, a story about a Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda who invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel. As the past is revealed, tensions rise, loyalties break down, and chaos ensues. Stephanie chats…
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This week on the podcast, we're diving into building self-esteem and practical ways to nurture it in our daily lives. We'll also explore nutrition tips for your dog, along with ideas for a healthy breakfast to kickstart your day. I’ll share my personal experience with LLETZ aftercare, and wrap up with an inspiring new motivational quote to fuel you…
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David and Tamler crawl up a riverbank, kiss the mud, and dream a discussion of Borges’ “The Circular Ruins.” We sort through various interpretations and allusions, the story as a metaphor for artistic creation, gnostic cosmology, solipsism, eternal recursion, and the unstable boundary between reality and illusion. How does Borges fit all of this an…
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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Marissa Stapley, the author of New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick Lucky, to discuss her new novel, The Lightning Bottles, a story about grunge-era musician Jane Pyre’s journey to find out what really happened to her husband and partner in music, who abruptly disappeared years…
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This week on the podcast, I share all the highlights from my amazing trip to Poland, including my friend's beautiful wedding. I also dive into my experience with the LLETZ procedure, what to expect, and why regular health checks are crucial for women. Plus, I talk about letting go of bad clients and the importance of protecting both your brand and …
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Laura Dave, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, to discuss her new novel, The Night We Lost Him, another riveting page-turner about estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for more than fifty years, one that may have been fatal……
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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Kimberly McCreight to discuss her new novel, Like Mother, Like Daughter, an emotional mystery about a mother's disappearance and the journey of a daughter trying to find her. We chat with Kimberly about the complexities of motherhood and our shared parenting challenges; the inspiration fo…
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David and Tamler lead off with a breakdown of the new commercial for “friend (not imaginary)” a new AI necklace that takes hikes with you, interrupts your favorite shows, and will be there for your first kiss. Then we talk about a new paper co-authored by VBW favorite Joe Henrich that challenges cognitive science for pretending to be universal with…
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Season Two of Tell Me Lies is back and so far it manages to take all the best parts of Season One and build on perfect additional layers, characters and storylines. Our recap of Episodes 1 & 2 of the hit Hulu series is out now and we’re discussing the new love interests, gasp-worthy moments, surprising connections, and our favorite moments/scenes.L…
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In this captivating episode, hosts Katie and Koji navigate the ever-evolving landscape of media and entertainment. Katie vents her frustrations about the current state of Hollywood, focusing on the challenges Lucasfilm faces under Disney's ownership, including the recent cancellation of "Acolyte." Amidst these industry woes, the duo finds a lighter…
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We’re back with another Sidebar conversation and coming into September aligned and invigorated with a sense of new beginnings and possibilities. We’ve got major back to school vibes that provide the momentum we need to propel us through the end of the year. Incredible new book releases and TV shows we’ve been waiting for are only adding to these in…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Chelsea Bieker to discuss her new novel Madwoman, an emotionally gripping story about Clove, a mother who has constructed a perfect life based on lies. When she receives a letter from her mother in prison, her past comes crashing back, and she must confront the truth.We chat with Chelsea abou…
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This week on the podcast, I dive into a powerful skin treatment combo: IPL paired with the Erbium Cool Peel Laser. We also explore Mounjaro for weight loss—breaking down its benefits and side effects. Plus, I share tips on how to choose supportive friends and establish healthy boundaries in your relationships. Tune in for insights on beauty, health…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we talk about how sometimes real life is better than Instagram, the joyful s…
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Cornell philosopher David Shoemaker joins us for a long winding journey up to the Overlook Hotel, a DEEP dive on Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. We tackle all the big questions - is the hotel truly haunted? What if anything does it symbolize? Why are there two Gradys and two sets of daughters? How does the filmmaking – and the Steadicam in particula…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Colleen McKeegan to discuss her sophomore novel, Riptide, a heartfelt and suspenseful story about two sisters returning to their childhood beachfront home who are forced to confront their traumatic past when a body washes ashore.We chat with Colleen about the two sisters at the heart of …
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On today’s Complicated Conversation, we are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author, Karin Slaughter. Karin is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers, as well as one of the funniest and most entertaining interviewees! She talks with us about her new novel, This Is Why We Lied, Book 12 in the acclaimed Will Tre…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Rachel Koller Croft to discuss her new novel, We Love the Nightlife, a book that follows two best friends who open a nightclub in London, and also happen to be vampires.We chat with Rachel about how vampires never go out of style; how the disco dancing queen era of the 70s is the epitome…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode - the last one of Leo season for Kate and the last one from LA for Carinn - …
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This week on the podcast, I dive into the importance of setting boundaries with your clients and how, as an entrepreneur, it's crucial to carve out personal time outside of work hours. I also discuss proper etiquette for attending a hen party and share tips on how to recover from a hangover. Plus, I explore ways to help your bunnies during their sh…
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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Laurie Elizabeth Flynn to discuss ‘Till Death Do Us Part, her new thriller set in the vineyards of Napa Valley that asks: what happens when the husband you thought died years ago shows up alive?We chat with Laurie about her inspiration for the characters, the challenges of writing her sec…
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In this episode of the "What If Pop Podcast," we explore the transformative power of sports through the personal journey of a cancer survivor who found hope and passion in teams like the Houston Astros and the Lakers. We delve into the emotional highs and lows of sports fandom, from iconic moments to controversies, and ponder the profound societal …
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode, Kate’s high school reunion weekend leads to a discussion of being seen vs b…
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This week on the podcast, I dive into the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how to create them for yourself. We’ll explore whether closure is really necessary, and what it truly involves. Plus, I’ll share four strategies to help you wrap up your week on a high note, setting the stage for success in the weeks ahead.…
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David and Tamler continue their discussion of Plato’s allegory of the cave. We talk about the connections with mystical traditions including Gnosticism, Sufism, and Buddhist paths to awakening. We also dig deeper into what Socrates calls ‘dialectic’ – what allows this method to journey towards the first principle (the Form of the Good) and then dou…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Sophie Brickman to discuss her debut novel, Plays Well With Others, a wickedly funny and incisive story that follows a mother trapped in the rat race of NYC parenting as her life unravels.We chat with Sophie about her journey from food writer/journalist to non-fiction author and now to debut …
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Apologies for the late episode this week—I ran into some technical issues. But we're back on track! In this episode, I dive into the topic of learning to trust people again and share details about a 100-day challenge I've set for myself to kickstart my weight loss journey. Could a 100-day challenge make a difference in your life too? Tune in to fin…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we are rehashing Kate’s birthday weekend (done in total Leo-style!) and disc…
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In this episode of Debut Discussions, we’re chatting with Lori Brand about her debut novel, Bodies To Die For, a psychological thriller that will have you wondering whether the perfect body really is worth dying for.Lori shares her journey to becoming a writer and the inspiration behind her book, which includes fangirling Gillian Flynn and Jillian …
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It's the app that helps you dream the way you want to dream... Fascinated by nightmares, journalist Jessica Suzuki pursues the truth behind a popular vivid dreaming app. Lucidity allows users to experience their wildest dreams and beyond, but Jessica discovers that for some users, it's just the beginning of their worst nightmare. The show is releas…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we usher in Leo Season, discuss Carinn’s book launch and summer move to LA, …
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Over the years we’ve referred repeatedly to Plato’s cave, Platonic forms, and phrases like “copies of copies” without ever really explaining what we mean by these things. So as part of a new mini-series we’re going dive deeper into Plato’s famous images of the cave, the sun, and the divided line from Republic Books 6 and 7. What are Plato’s forms a…
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