Best Project Bouldering Podcasts (2025)

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EP 286: Steve Moss — Why Discomfort Fuels Breakthroughs, Double V12 Days at Age 40, and 455 V-Points in 24 Hours 2:47:25

4d ago2:47:25

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Steve Moss is a high-level boulderer and the co-founder of a brewery and pizzeria in Spokane, WA. We talked about finding climbing at age 24, his breakthrough season climbing three V12s in less than two weeks at age 40, why discomfort helps us grow, his training routine for the past year, building a successful brewery and pizzeria from the ground u…

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S2. E8. Disco's Revenge 59:02

9d ago59:02

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In the wake of Disco Demolition Night in 1979—a cultural bonfire that seemed to signal the end of disco—something unexpected began to rise from Chicago’s underground. This episode traces the story of Frankie Knuckles, the Bronx-born DJ who became known as the “Godfather of House.” After the backlash against disco pushed the genre out of the mainstr…

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Afflictive Kleshas . . . In the Nature of Highway Robbers 12:02

13d ago12:02

12:02

Ignorance, Anger, Confusion, Greed, Jealousy, Arrogance, Cynical close-mindedness, Laziness, Disturbing/Wrong views, Low self-esteem, Fear . . . *** In Buddhism they are known as Kleshas, mental hindrances that cloud our mind, setting the stage for unwholesome (i.e., self-grasping sourced) intentions and actions. Unwelcome stimulants, they are pers…

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EP 285: Tyler Stableford — Finding More Joy in Climbing, Breaking Plateaus, and Inputs Over Outcomes 1:57:31

18d ago1:57:31

1:57:31

Tyler Stableford is a lifelong climber and psychotherapist specializing in trauma resolution and treatment-resistant conditions. We talked about how to find more joy in our climbing, whether high performers are happier, controlling the inputs while releasing attachment to outcomes, what to do with anxiety before we climb, how to break mental platea…

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Signal Award Re-Release. S2.S2. Lost Women of Disco 50:33

23d ago50:33

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We're thrilled to announce that our episode “S2.E2. Lost Women of Disco” has been named a finalist in the Best Indie Podcast category at the 2025 Signal Awards! This powerful episode dives deep into the untold stories of the trailblazing women who shaped the culture we now call “disco”, but were overshadowed by history. We are re-releasing this epi…

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EP 284: Four PTs — The Case for Taking a Break, Heel Hooking Injuries, & Off-the-Wall Strength Training 1:24:39

1M ago1:24:39

1:24:39

Dr. Jared Vagy returns to the podcast and is joined by three physical therapy students and graduates, Sarah Kremer, Dawson Freeze, and Michael Larson. We talked about three recent articles covering the benefits of seasonality for maximizing climbing performance, rehabbing and preventing common knee injuries while heel hooking, and off-the-wall stre…

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NEW LAUNCH: The Nugget Training App is Live 3:26

1M ago3:26

3:26

The Nugget Training App is the ultimate hub for every training session I've discussed with my guests on the podcast. Get guided sessions, track your progress, schedule your training, and more. New features coming soon. Check it out at training.thenuggetclimbing.comBy Steven Dimmitt

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S2.E7. Disco Sucks 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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On July 12, 1979, Chicago’s Comiskey Park erupted into chaos during what was supposed to be a quirky baseball promotion. Shock radio jock Steve Dahl’s “Disco Demolition Night” incentivized listeners to bring disco records to a White Socks doubleheader, where, between games Dahl promised to blow them up in center field. Instead, the event descended …

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S2. S6. Night at the Baths 59:50

2M ago59:50

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Disco didn't just happen—it emerged from the vibrant gay club scene of 1970s New York City. In this episode, hosts Ryan Purcell and Kristie Soares explore how iconic venues like the Continental Baths, the Mineshaft sex club, and the legendary Paradise Garage became part of a musical revolution that transformed popular culture. Joining them is Lucas…

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EP 283: Adrian Ballinger — The Mental and Physical Grind of High-Altitude Climbing, and Lessons for Every Climber 2:11:23

2M ago2:11:23

2:11:23

Adrian Ballinger is a renowned alpinist and mountain guide, and has summited Mt. Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen. We talked about his childhood, misconceptions about what he does, what climbing Everest is actually like, skiing above 8,000 meters, risking his life to send K2, sending Fall of Man 5.13b, how mountaineering compares to proje…

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To "Know" Absolutely Everything (?) 13:06

2M ago13:06

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"Omniscience" -- defined by Merriam-Webster as "having infinite awareness, understanding and insight; possessed of universal or complete knowledge." Otherwise known in our Mahayana perspectives as perfectly evolved wisdom, compassion and a complete understanding of everything that could ever be understood in order to fully awaken; to become a brill…

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S2. S5. From Stonewall to Studio 54 47:33

2M ago47:33

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In the fifth episode of Season Two of Soundscapes NYC, hosts Ryan Purcell and Kristie Soares sit down with the legendary DJ Nicky Siano. The history of dance music in 1970s New York is synonymous with the life and work of Siano. He was among the early attendees of David Mancuso’s Loft dances, where he learned to organize parties and DJ for an audie…

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EP 282: Kerwin Loukusa — 4 Keys to Unlocking V13, Forecasting Perfect Conditions, & Embracing Beginner's Mind for Projects 3:53:10

2M ago3:53:10

3:53:10

Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the Freerider in Yosemite, bouldering after having kids, home wall training, the key to building persistent strength, bodyweight manipulation, energy avai…

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Something Different | Robb Wolf — Vitamin D, Zone 2 Cardio Hacks, Strength & Conditioning Timing, & Never Giving Up On Your Health 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Robb Wolf is a 2x NYT Best-Selling Author (The Paleo Solution, Wired to Eat) and a leading voice in health, fitness, and nutrition. In this short segment, we cover the benefits of Vitamin D and Zone 2 cardio, how to optimize your strength training, Robb’s recent health struggles, and why you should never give up on your health. You can listen to th…

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'Unlocking' Direct Realization(s) . . . 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Direct Experiential Realization, often identified in Buddhist thought as requisite 'kin' to the Awakening Mind; slippery to describe with words alone . . . not referring to intellectual understandings or belief systems, perhaps best understood as authentic, unmediated experience(s) of reality. Join us in an accessible discussion of Direct (and Indi…

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S2.E4. Disco's "Latin Tinge" 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

In the 1930s, musician Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton identified the influence of Latin American rhythms like the habanera in jazz, as a sonic “tinge” that fundamentally shaped his style as a stride pianist. In the Seventies, disco presented its own Latin tinge. The Latin American and Latino influence on 1970s New York disco extended far beyond the …

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Decoding Dukkha: Suffering, the Four Noble Truths and "Mind Gardening" 25:40

3M ago25:40

25:40

For your consideration: core Buddhist philosophy, primarily focusing on the Four Noble Truths (including the Eightfold Path) and the authentic learning/empowerment(s) of direct experience. -- Includes a discussion on the Dukkha-provoking, mistaken-views/notions of ‘Self', practical thoughts on karmic inclinations, Nirvana and the 'Sixteen Aspects o…

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EP 281: Eryn Phelps — Healing Anxiety & Trauma, Navigating Time Scarcity, & Getting Clear on What You Want 2:39:27

3M ago2:39:27

2:39:27

Eryn Phelps is a licensed trauma counselor who specializes in helping outdoor athletes with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We talked about how EMDR helped cancer survivor and podcast guest Sol Wertkin, how to navigate time scarcity and get clear on what you want, overwhelm and panic attacks, grief and shame, labels and identity, and much more. Rúngne (Cha…

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Teachers Are Everywhere . . . Including in Your Mirror 12:12

3M ago12:12

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'TEACHERS' (aka those we learn from) . . . are everywhere, and always have been. Consider the people you've encountered while traveling along the path(s) of your life -- both in your past and those who are here now. Try to clear your mind of feelings of attachment and/or aversion and ask yourself, with an openly honest heart: “What has this person …

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Follow-Up: Alex Bridgewater — 3 Sports Psychology Skills That Will Transform Your Climbing 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Alex Bridgewater (M.S. in Sports Psychology) is back again to share three new sports psychology skills that have the potential to change your climbing forever. We covered how to practice these skills in your day-to-day life, as well as how to put them into practice in your climbing, and much more. Become a Patron to get access to the full episode a…

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Lojong/Compassion Meditation: An Anti-Inflammatory for Mind and Body 13:48

3M ago13:48

13:48

Can cultivating genuine kindness and compassion actually make/keep us physically healthier? Stress-created/supported chronic inflammation is a stubborn low-level attack on our body, it causes significant wear-and-tear over time and is linked to many diseases (i.e., heart disease, diabetes, etc.) as well as some neuro-degenerative conditions. But wh…

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Compassion/Forgiveness: "I See It All Wisely" 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

A brief, accessible and practical discussion on Forgiveness: Compassion's unsung -- and often misunderstood -- hero. Far from being a sign of weakness or acceptance of wrongdoing (which is often how so many people instinctively view it), forgiveness isn't about ignoring suffering or condoning harmful misdeeds, nor is it weak or powerless. Forgivene…

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S2.E3. A Spatial History of Disco 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

In the third episode of Season Two of Soundscapes NYC, hosts Ryan Purcell and Kristie Soares take you on an immersive journey through the hot nights and wild streets of Lower Manhattan during the Seventies. For this episode, Jesse Rifkin, a New York-based music historian and the owner and sole operator of Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC, designed a…

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EP 280: Stevie Hochbaum — Sending Germany’s First V16, The Toll of Obsessive Projecting, and Transformation Through Climbing 2:03:16

3M ago2:03:16

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Stevie Hochbaum is an elite boulderer who established the first V16, Obsidian, in Germany. We talked about nearly losing his finger to an infection, how he became obsessed with the project, what it feels like to spend 50+ sessions on a boulder, supportive friends, learning patience, training on the project, how losing weight affected his mental hea…

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Something Different | Can Soil Save the World? Climate, Health, and Big Ag with Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Kiss the Ground) 1:47:04

3M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

Rebecca Tickell is an award-winning filmmaker, author, environmental activist, and regenerative farmer. We talked about the journey that led to her films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, the history of our soil and pesticides, why conventional farming is a cycle of degredation, the corruption of the agrochemical industry, Monsanto whistleblowers,…

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S2.E2. Lost Women of Disco 49:47

4M ago49:47

49:47

Women have been central to the evolution of dance music culture since its earliest days, yet their contributions have often been overlooked. From Régine Zylberberg's pioneering work in creating the modern discotheque in 1950s Paris to Sharon White's trailblazing presence at New York's legendary venues in the 1970s, female DJs have shaped dance floo…

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EP 279: Andy Raether — Bringing Routes to Life, How to Be Stronger at 40 than 20, & the Woods Board 3:11:31

4M ago3:11:31

3:11:31

Andy Raether is a prolific sport climber, boulderer, and developer based in Las Vegas, NV. He also owns a climbing hold company and created the Woods Board. We talked about his intro to climbing and making holds, bringing routes and crags to life, sending his hardest boulder (Midlife Crisis V14) at 40 years old, how he trains on The Woods Board, ho…

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EP 278: Jeremy Kiner (Patron Spotlight) — The GRINDS Program, Embracing Double Rest Days, & Regenerative Farming 2:23:38

4M ago2:23:38

2:23:38

Jeremy Kiner is a Kentucky-based boulderer and sport climber. We talked about his journey to V10 and 5.13b, how he uses a board circuit as a training benchmark, his experience with the GRINDS finger training program, embracing double rest days, his diet and dealing with autoimmune issues, what he learned from working on two different regenerative f…

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EP 277: Michelle LeBlanc — Project Pride 2025, the Political Pendulum Swing, and Meeting in the Middle 1:15:08

4M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Michelle LeBlanc returns to the podcast to talk about her annual Project Pride event in Squamish, B.C. (August 29-30, 2025). She shared her personal story and why she started Project Pride, and we talked about cultural and political pendulum swings, sensationalism in the media, and what to expect if you attend her upcoming event. You can buy ticket…

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S2.E1. Love Saves the Day 59:37

4M ago59:37

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The Loft was a dance party series organized by DJ David Mancuso in his Manhattan warehouse apartment at 647 Broadway from Valentine’s Day 1970 to June 1974. The parties offered an alternative to New York’s commercial nightclub scene. The invitation-only events featured an egalitarian space for music and dance with a top-of-the-line sound system, ec…

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EP 276: Alex Bridgewater — Sports Psychology Tools to Elevate Your Climbing Performance 2:47:55

4M ago2:47:55

2:47:55

Alex Bridgewater (M.S. in Sports Psychology) returns to the podcast to discuss tools that can help elevate your climbing performance. We talked about finding your values, the dark side of expectations, a framework for working toward goals, how to develop confidence, building awareness, whether climbing is separate from life, the cost of masochism, …

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Something Different | Jake Muise (CEO & Founder of Maui Nui Venison) — Sustainable Food for Peak Performance 1:15:20

4M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

What if you could eat the healthiest meat on the planet while helping the environment? Jake Muise is the CEO and founder of Maui Nui Venison, and joins me to talk about sustainable food and the future of nutrient density. We talked about the overpopulation of Axis deer in Hawaii, the cyclical die-off they experience without predation, solving compl…

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America & Israel at a Crossroads: Truth, Terror & the Fight for Freedom | SEASON FINALE 1:58:39

4M ago1:58:39

1:58:39

In this epic Of The People season finale, we bring together an all-star lineup of experts for panel discussions like you've never seen before. From explosive current events to deeper cultural battles, no topic is off the table. Topics Covered: Israel vs. Iran: Ceasefire, the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and what Operation Rising Lion mean…

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EP 275: Yuji Hirayama — Japanese Focus, Improving Every Day, and the Secret to Staying Young 1:57:09

5M ago1:57:09

1:57:09

Yuji Hirayama is a Japanese professional climber and a living legend. We talked about visualizing his onsight attempt on The Salathe, channeling support into power, Daniel Woods, Mount Kinabalu, Japanese vs. Western culture, quitting school to climb, owning climbing gyms, how to stay 9a fit in your 50s, the secret to staying young, and much more. R…

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LIVE FROM ISRAEL — EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST: HILLEL FULD ON THE FRONTLINES🚨 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

Tech entrepreneur and Israeli patriot Hillel Fuld joins Robert and Ericka live from the epicenter of the Iran-Israel conflict for an electrifying, unfiltered, on-the-ground dispatch. Broadcasting straight from Tel Aviv, Hillel brings the raw, unvarnished truth of Israel’s response to Iran’s unprecedented missile assault—Operation Rising Lion. As th…

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Heritage Foundation's Daniel Flesch on Project Esther, Combating Antisemitism & Israel's Future 53:50

5M ago53:50

53:50

Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome back Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa in the Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security. Together, they discuss Project Esther, the Heritage Foundation’s proactive initiative to combat antisemitism, along with policy approaches to support Israel on the globa…

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Episode 100- Leading Life with Doug Truppe & Gabriel Most 17:00

5M ago17:00

17:00

Doug Truppe is a creative talent agent specializing in the representation, marketing, and management of award-winning commercial Photographers and Directors. Gabriel Most is a licensed social worker and registered nurse who is interested in how our minds work and helps clients restore balance in their lives and move forward mindfully. Together, the…

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Something Different | Eric Edmeades — Unlocking Resilience Through Ancestral Living 2:23:43

5M ago2:23:43

2:23:43

Eric Edmeades is often referred to as the “Indiana Jones” of the professional speaking world. He has been traveling to Africa to visit the Hadza, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, since 2007. We talked about rites of passage, how ancestral living solved his health issues, lessons from his time with the Hadza, how to overcome evoluti…

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Reclaiming the Stolen American Dream with Batya Ungar-Sargon (Ep.221) 47:08

5M ago47:08

47:08

On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon to break down break down Trump’s fight to take back the American Dream from the global elites who sold out the working class. Financial Giant USAA Gets Downgraded After Debanking Trump Lawyer, Going Woke https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/09/financial-giant-usaa-…

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REVEALED: How the Government Ghosts Its Own Records (Ep.220) 35:00

5M ago35:00

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Federalist CEO Sean Davis to discuss the government’s newly uncovered secretive filing system designed to make politically inconvenient records vanish. Byrna - Byrna.com/evita Blackout Coffee - Blackoutcoffee.com/evita Nearly One-Quarter Of U.S. Public School Enrollment Could Be A…

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EP 274: Seneida Biendarra — Onsighting Without Sight, Designing Better Gear, and Wielding the Empathy Gun 2:31:05

5M ago2:31:05

2:31:05

Seneida Biendarra is the 2023 US National Champion in the women’s B2 (severely blind) category. We talked about losing her vision as a teenager, her current visual experience, creating mental maps of the world, finding freedom in risk, designing outdoor gear, the world of paraclimbing and the adaptive community, sight guiding, the empathy gun, embr…

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Obliterating the Climate Cult (Ep.219) 42:28

5M ago42:28

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Marc Morano, author and founder climatedepot.com, to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the entrenched climate cult. Global Warming Archives https://thefederalist.com/category/science/global-warming/ UN Set To Amplify War On Meat At Upcoming COP28 Climate Conf…

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Birth Control Dangers EXPOSED on 'Call Her Daddy' Pod (Ep.218) 46:27

5M ago46:27

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Chrissy Clark to discuss Alex Cooper exposing the hidden dangers of birth control, Sydney Sweeney’s bizarre limited-edition bathwater soap, and a viral clip revealing the often-overlooked emotional toll abortion places on men. Check out our amazing Sponsors Howloo - blackoutcoffee…

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The Left Is Unraveling: Biden’s Boulder Terrorist, Target Turns Patriotic & Bono Bombs on Rogan 1:06:02

5M ago1:06:02

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From the horrifying anti-Israel terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, to Target's sudden shift toward patriotism, and Bono's eyebrow-raising comments about USAID on Joe Rogan — nothing is off-limits. Ericka and Jay connect the dots between radical ideology, corporate hypocrisy, and the cultural battle for America’s future. *Correction: the attack was…

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Welcome to the Islamic Theocracy of Great Britain (Ep.217) 40:57

5M ago40:57

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita breaks down the federal government’s $100M+ partnership with CIA-backed Palantir, a viral image of a man forming an emotional bond with an AI girlfriend, bombshell FBI files exposing the Biden administration’s widespread targeting of traditionalist Catholics, and the UK’s disturbing slide towa…

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Welcome to Boulder: Gun-Free, Pride-Obsessed, and Terror-Prone (Ep.216) 51:39

5M ago51:39

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Emily Jashinsky to discuss the horrifying terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Check out our amazing Sponsors Howloo - blackoutcoffee.com/evita Patriot Mobile - patriotmobile.com/evita Latest FBI Revelations Show The Mueller Special Counsel Was A Cover-Up, And Much More Trump slams…

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Why Gen Z is Rejecting Rainbow Capitalism (Ep.215) 43:16

5M ago43:16

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita covers Gen Z’s growing rejection of Pride Month and rainbow capitalism, how feminism and a broken economy destroyed modern dating, and the chilling reality of drone warfare. Check out our amazing Sponsors Byrna - ⁠byrna.com/evita⁠ All Family Pharma - ⁠allfamilypharmacy.com/evita⁠ ⁠Charted: U.S…

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EXPOSED: David Hogg Caught in SHOCKING Project Veritas Video! (Ep.214) 42:15

5M ago42:15

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita covers David Hogg admitting Nancy Pelosi’s stock trades are corrupt, a gun control activist fabricating a school shooting, and Massachusetts Democrats trying to limit how far you can drive in the name of climate compliance. Check out our amazing Sponsors Genucel - Visit Genucel.com/NEWS, use t…

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Hispanic? Then Shut Up and Support Illegal Aliens : Evita + Savanah Hernandez (Ep.213) 42:40

5M ago42:40

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On this episode of Bongino Report: Early Edition, Evita is joined by Savanah Hernandez to expose the soft bigotry of identity politics and President Trump's deportation agenda. Check out more of Savanah's content on X: @sav_says_ insta: savwith1n Youtube: @SavSays Check out our amazing Sponsors Byrna - Try before you buy, visit Byrna.com/EVITA to f…

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Kaya Jones on Music with a Mission: Faith, Israel & Fighting Antisemitism 51:15

5M ago51:15

51:15

Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome Grammy-award winning singer Kaya Jones to Of The People. Kaya, Robert, and Ericka discuss her music is rooted in purpose, including her new songs “Jerusalem” and “Treasured,” her unwavering support for Israel, and the importance of using her platform to speak out against rising antisemitism. From faith to patr…

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