Best Star Wipe Podcasts (2024)

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2 - Will City Council get wiped out? Plus municipal politics, civility, chinook salmon, and the ongoing Victoria Gold disaster 28:38

1h ago28:38

28:38

Ben chats with the Star’s editor, Jim Butler, and staff writer Kaicheng Shin about a number of stories. In particular, they focus on the upcoming municipal elections in October, the influence it is already having on the news, and the plausible outcome of an entirely novice Council in Whitehorse. They also talk about why numbers of chinook salmon ar…

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"EMERGENCY" POD - Bill Maher Talks to Kids 11:20

1h ago11:20

11:20

There's a special episode of Club Random called "Bill Maher Talks to Kids". If you said that to me out loud, I would expect you to finish by adding "v United States". Anyway, I had some quick thoughts on it (it's really boring, don't bother watching it if you're expecting it to be nuts.) Follow the Patreon for free here - https://www.patreon.com/IH…

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13 - Execute All Rappin' Grannies feat Ella Dawson 1:48:30

5h ago1:48:30

1:48:30

Well, the content warning doesn't need to be as intense this week, but buddy you'd better believe we still have to talk about Bill Maher's flippant use of rape as a punchline. But who's "we", you ask? Why, it's none other than writer Ella Dawson, who has her own shameful history of teen Maher fandom. There's questions, there's a real time panel fro…

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Devoid of Dave's Void 1:48:16

4d ago1:48:16

1:48:16

This week, Dave's on vacation, somehow making a mountain range even whiter. So, the other guys figured it was the perfect time to discuss Dave's successful comedy debut, lazy workers, the ending of Aerosmith, primitive surgical tools for male body parts, and the unique way New England enjoys pizza. (And if you love trees and flooring, there's plent…

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1 - Eagle Mine Disaster, Dr. Storey, Housing Prices, Fatal Accident, and more 36:40

4d ago36:40

36:40

We're talking about today's print edition of the Yukon Star, featuring stories about the Eagle Mine disaster, Dr. David Storey's letter to the editor, housing prices, a fatal highway accident, and more. Show Notes 1:50 - Starting a new newspaper and succeeding the Whitehorse Star 3:20 - Feedback on the new Yukon Star 3:50 - Tim's unexpected start a…

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12 - Maybe Change the Name to "Bill Maher Productions" feat Emily Heller 1:41:08

6d ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Oh boy! After a brief hiatus to watch a movie (what, did we have a substitute teacher hahahahahahahahaha *has a coughing fit*) we're back to the recaps, and this week we're joined by comedian and writer Emily Heller (What is...? A Jeopardy Podcast!). She very cleverly finds a way to largely not deal with the deep moral quandaries of the judgement f…

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Post-Yell Clarity 1:46:00

8d ago1:46:00

1:46:00

Another week, another conversation that starts with the best intentions, and quickly devolves into... well, what Needless to Say does best. The guys may have streamlined the beginning of the show, but its tainted soul remains. Olympic controversy, heavy metal on the world's stage, Hawk Tuah's 15th minute of fame -- it's all on the table this week. …

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Welcome to the Yukon Star Podcast 3:51

18d ago3:51

3:51

This is the Yukon Star Podcast. My name is Ben Charland and I’ll be your host as we dig beneath the headlines and stories in the Yukon Star. Every Friday, in sync with the print edition, we’re going to chat with the editor, writers and other staff at the Star to uncover what’s behind the news. What are the key forces that shape Whitehorse, the Yuko…

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11 - Bilbo Gunt is... Pizza Man feat Caitlin Durante 1:28:50

15d ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Not unlike Bill Maher himself, I took a little break from Real Time to watch the only Bill Maher star vehicle, 1991's Pizza Man. I was joined by Podcaster/Writer/Comedian Caitlin Durante, so there is officially a witness to the absolutely fuckin' BIZARRE tonal shifts and plot developments in this thing. Which parts were meant to be jokes? Why is it…

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Shark Armor 1:39:58

22d ago1:39:58

1:39:58

No, your speakers aren't broken -- the guys sound a little fuzzy this week. No, they don't need remedial science -- they know that's a killer whale, not a shark. No, you shouldn't care about such details -- they certainly don't. This week, after a few minutes of dabbling in political discussion, Needless to Say does what it does best, avoiding real…

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10 - Don't Wipe Your Dick on Sadam Hussein's Art and then Call Yourself a Metal Band feat Lola Blanc 1:17:30

20d ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Jesus Christ, more fucking Ann Coulter! Filmmaker/Musician/Podcaster Lola Blanc is on the show this week, and we are talking about Real Time Season 1, Episode 10. My expectations for what Horror auteur Clive Barker would be like on one of these shows is shattered, the point of having Ann Coulter on these things is debated, plus we witness perhaps t…

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Elton's Johnson 1:58:01

28d ago1:58:01

1:58:01

This week, the guys meet in the garage, dodge a bald-faced hornet, compare nut stickiness, THEN proceed to discuss the manhood of a first lady, Elton John's shopping exposure habits, and posthumous love affairs. Also, there was a discussion of a recent list ranking the best TV shows ever... as expected, the guys didn't agree with most of them. -- #…

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9 - Lootering with Dick Hitler feat Andrew Orvedahl 1:34:55

27d ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Comedian/Writer/Big Dog Haver Andrew Orvedahl is here this week to talk Real Time season one, episode nine. He loved it! No, I'm kidding, it was fucking dreadful. Andrew revealed which camp his past with Maher falls into: "used to be a fan", or "encountered him here and there during my lifetime". Then we got to the episode and its especially bad pa…

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Beer Darts, Sun-Baked Crab, and Freedom 1:36:06

1M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

The Fourth of July has come and gone, which means Craig's party laid waste to Rhode Island once more. Were there fireworks? Explosive dramas? Sunlight and heat on shellfish? Of course there were... alongside the usual drunken updates and a new drinking game that could cost someone a toe. Grab a beer and listen in. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #f…

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8 - He Comes As A Liberator feat Charles Star 1:23:51

1M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Saddam('s statue) has fallen, and comedian/lawyer/podcaster Charles Star is here to remember what it was like through the prism of Real Time Season one, episode eight. Bill wonders why we liberals can't just put away our Bush hatred and be happy that the war is going so well, the rhetorical Molotov cocktail that is weapons of mass destruction is fi…

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Deuce Connoisseur 1:49:06

1M ago1:49:06

1:49:06

Yeah, the guys were a little late getting this one out. But, with the Fourth of July, vacations, and other things keeping them from posting last Friday, instead, you're all in for an early-week treat. And if you're good, you'll get another edition this coming Friday. (Assuming something doesn't delay that one, too.) --- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast…

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Talk Tuah 2:00:21

2M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

This week, the guys are down a man (again) but that didn't stop them from discussing the Hawk Tuah girl, internet meme people, new work trucks, and Craig's increasingly decrepit body. Also, for those who missed it last week, 100% more tree-related content! -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #hawktuah #internetmemes #memegirls …

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7 - Democracy, Whiskey, Sexy x5 feat. Lindsay Mullan 1:30:47

2M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

I recorded an episode in-person for the first time ever, and the audio quality is uhhhhhhhhh mixed, we'll say. But hey, when you've got a guest this good, a little diminished audio is worth the trouble. Comedian, Actor, Whole-ass show creator Lindsay Mullan joins us this week, and we spend a lot of time talking about whether or not it's worth it to…

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6 - Madeupistan feat. Eliza Skinner 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Comedian/Writer/Long time close fiend (intentional) Eliza Skinner joins the show to talk about a parent's love (for Maher). We also explore whether or not Bill Maher likes... anything, really??? I'll be honest, I'm insanely exhausted trying to write this description right now and I just truly have no mental energy to do anything. That's why this ep…

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Person Tassels 1:37:10

2M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

The guys are down a man, but even with Matt working (watching) a severe thunderstorm (Celtics game) the remaining guys go a little old school, discussing amazing dogs, lab partner/stripper combos, human resources, and our favorite two-headed brides. --- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #abbyandbrittany #wedding www.needlesstosa…

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The Circle of Wipe 2:00:55

2M ago2:00:55

2:00:55

Recently, the guys got some criticism saying the show is "losing direction." They heard it's "unfocused," and "way too into discussing meaningless jobs." They even heard that they're "not nearly as interesting as [they] think." To that, the guys responded with an episode that applies laser focus to two primary subjects -- losing control of their fl…

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5 - Oops All Oscars Edition feat. John Hastings 1:52:08

2M ago1:52:08

1:52:08

CONTENT WARNING: Roman Polanski comes up in the context of his horrible crimes, and while we don't mention the specifics, we do mention Bill Maher mentioning the specifics. Finally, I get another absolute pervert for Bill Maher on here. Comedian John Hastings joins me to talk about his theory on modern grift culture's role in Real Time's resurgence…

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Food Fountain 1:19:26

2M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

This was a special one. In just under 80 minutes, the guys covered insect falconry, a kid's first fight, family barbecues, and teenage cultural appropriation. At least that's what Craig, Dave, and Matt told Brad, since he was too wrecked to even remember recording this thing. Who knows? It might just be the best episode they've ever done. --- #come…

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4 - oh god oh fuck it's Dennis Miller fuck no oh shit feat. Sophia Benoit 1:36:24

2M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

I don't want to go on a rant here, but this week writer Sophia Benoit really gets tossed into the Real Time meat grinder when she's given an episode to discuss that has Dennis Miller on the panel. Has experiencing her mother and former step-father's Bill Maher fandom as a teen prepared her for such an experience, or will she suffer the same amount …

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3 - ....Bill is Bill feat. Emma Arnold 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

On this week's pretty late episode, comedian and writer Emma Arnold joins me to talk about the time she went with a bunch of other people to Hawaii WITH BILL MAHER. That's right, someone who spent time with Bill Maher in the flesh, and is able to confirm that, yes, he is a miserable piece of shit. We also talk about the third ever episode of Real T…

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Hangers & Mash 1:38:45

3M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

Let's just cut to the chase: The episode title doesn't make sense. The AI-made episode image doesn't make sense. The continual mention of Brad's wife's (perfectly normal) hand size doesn't make sense. No, Needless to Say has NEVER been about making sense. And, after 339 episodes, it's certainly not going to start now. So, buckle up for another 90 m…

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Freddie Gallagher 2:04:55

3M ago2:04:55

2:04:55

It's been a rough few weeks around the NTS offices, so the guys took some well-deserved time off. But they're back in force, to discuss Rolling Stone's take on music, our take on religion, and generic bagged cereal. It's like they never left! The episode name? Well, see if you can figure it out... --- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #dar…

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2 - The Axis of Coolio feat. John Cullen 1:26:19

3M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Comedian and PODCASTER™ John Cullen (Broomgate) joins Will to talk about episode 2 of Real Time episode 2. He's not a particularly political guy, and particularly hates it when comedy gets mixed in there, so this is sure to be his absolute Hell. Also, my mic AND my voice get kind of fucked up over the course of the episode, uh, hopefully it's bette…

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1 - Bill Maher Has Always Been Here feat. Jeff D'Silva 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

In the first episode, Canadian comedian Jeff D'Silva joins host Will Weldon (me) to talk about this week's topic: I hate Bill Maher! Jeff reveals what the Maher exposure levels are like in Canada, then we dive into the last episode of Politically Incorrect (weird and short) and the first episode of Real Time (several moments I would describe as "qu…

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Old Fashioned 1:51:14

3M ago1:51:14

1:51:14

This is a handy dandy episode -- hand over fist, one of their best. In just a few hours, the gents cover hand size, manual stimulation, more hand stuff, and then some stuff about hands and jobs. Oh sure, they also mention bison, Pamplona, teacher beatings, and tire swings. But yeah, it's mostly hand stuff. And somehow, that's more than enough... --…

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Beyond Thunderbowl 1:34:25

4M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

Every now and then the guys of NTS do something completely different. Something way left of center. Something truly unique. Well, this wasn't one of those weeks. But the guys DO cover some new ground. Brad's kid is flipping off teachers. Craig's pre-party condoms are now on store shelves. Matt revels in playoff basketball. And Dave doesn't know how…

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Just a Little Funny 1:32:25

4M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

Remember that time when NTS listeners said, "HEY! You guys should make an episode that covers little people and conjoined twin marriages?" Well, folks, your long wait is over. There are no other words needed to describe this one. --- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #abbyandbrittany www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastge…

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Drivin' Whiskey 2:07:28

4M ago2:07:28

2:07:28

This week, the guys recorded a day later than usual, but that was so Brad and Craig could share their adventures from a trip to Boston to see comedian Chad Daniels. Naturally, they encountered overpriced drinks, loud audience members, and one weird Thai restaurant bar. (But they'll always have those cheeseburgers.) Matt and Dave? Well, Dave realize…

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Wet Market 2:00:55

4M ago2:00:55

2:00:55

It's Episode 333, which means Needless to Say is halfway to hell. And after the first 20 or so minutes of this episode, you'll see why. The guys have always been equal-opportunity offenders, but this might take the prize. Then, just to calm the waters, they decide to let artificial intelligence choose some skull topics, and let appropriating intell…

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Last Comic Stumbling 2:04:49

5M ago2:04:49

2:04:49

After an unplanned week off, the guys reconvened to catch up on the biggest headline of the week, Craig's onstage standup debut. Yeah, they covered a few other topics, like Matt smoking tires, Brad smoking plants, and Dave smoking his plumbing. But Craig never let them veer too far from his amazingly bright spotlight. -- #ricomedy #standupcomedy #r…

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Saltines and Combos 1:59:52

5M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

This week, the guys are down a man, but they replaced him with a well-trained Yeti. That's right, John is back, helping to take Brad's place for a week. And both of his lines are phenomenal -- trust us. Along the way, they cover their usual array of nonsense about family, farts, fellow coworkers, and much more. --- #podernfamily #ripodcast #funnypo…

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