Best The Final Straw Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Mutual Aid and Disaster Relief in Southern Appalachia 1:13:32

3d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Over the first weekend of October, 2024, there was a deluge from two storms (including level 4 Hurricane Helene) descended on southern Appalachia, mostly on the eastern side which includes Asheville and other parts of western NC, eastern TN, south eastern Ohio, and northern Georgia. At the point of this recording there are over 200 known dead and h…

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The LAW Episode:040 - "It's Never Too Late" - Chris Tidwell and Bradie Whetham 1:10:27

36m ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Welcome back to The LAW! This week Chris and Bradie discuss the ever changing world of combat sports and sports entertainment. What did the guys think of the Vince McMahon Netflix Doc? Did it crush the legacy of the former WWE owner? Who really benefits from this flick being released? Puff piece of proper history? The guys roll the short bus up to …

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #2 - Advice from Bruno 4:41

29m ago4:41

4:41

It's time for another 4 and a half minute installment of "Storytime with Jimmy", where former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas shares stories from his long career. This week, Jimmy talks about a time when he was in his early 20s, and was driving the late great Bruno Sammartino around! The longest reigning WWE champion had some advice for young Jimmy. Wha…

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Draw Straws Raw Episode:053 "The 2 Hour Era, Yes Please!" Eric B and Randy C 1:02:02

16h ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Join Eric B and Randy C as they go through their past 2 weeks, what they do? They talk a little Bad Blood from the weekend. Also they chat about Weddings , Surgeries and Fireworks. Gotta listen to find out more! Then they get into this weeks WWE Raw from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. How good was Bad Blood? CM Punk Taking some time?…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 6: Blue Meanie 2:06:30

2d ago2:06:30

2:06:30

It’s time for another week of Pro Wrestling Radio with your friends, Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas. It’s HUGEPOP! powered by WrestleFest.CA Make sure you checkout Canada’s Wrestling Convention on October 20th in Toronto. You’ll be able to meet former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, have a chance to win tickets to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, and so much…

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SmackDaddies 164 - Nashville “Hot” Garbage 16:34

4d ago16:34

16:34

Nashville is home of hot chicken, and tonight, it brought us some hot garbage but not a bad show. We start off with an AJ Promo, Match and (what we believe) an injury angle. Then the fun starts. Chelsea Green and Michin in a Dumpster Match was fantastic. The backstage segments after were even better. The Bailey and Nia segment has us wanting more T…

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #1 - The Perfect Plex 4:30

5d ago4:30

4:30

This is a brand new feature on The HUGE POP! Hub, and we're very excited to bring it to you! "Storytime with Jimmy" is a micro show that gives you little bite sized chunks of entertainment, focusing on HUGE POP! host and long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas. Jimmy will share his stories from his many years in the ring, hanging around backstage, on …

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 5: Eric Young 1:42:54

10d ago1:42:54

1:42:54

It’s time for another week of Pro Wrestling Radio with your pals Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas. It’s HUGEPOP! This week HUGE POP! Is powered by WrestleFest.CA Make sure you checkout Canada’s Wrestling Convention on October 20th in Toronto. You’ll be able to meet former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, have a chance to win tickets to WrestleMania 41 in Las…

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Mutt on the (Incomplete) Black Autonomy Reader 1:14:49

10d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

This week, you’ll hear my conversation with Mutt, editor of a new and incomplete Black Autonomy Reader, contributor to Muntjac Magazine, Organise Magazine and Seditionist Distro. We speak about Black Anarchism, intellectual property, community self-defense in response to the racist riots that spread around the UK in August of 2024 as well as other …

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SmackDaddies 163 - Kevin Oklahowens 1:13:09

11d ago1:13:09

1:13:09

We get a Number One Contender’s Match for the Nia’s title with Bailey and Uno’s new spokesperson Naomi, with a surprising result (at least for us). In match 272 of their feud we get Andrade and Carmelo again. Piper Niven and Michin have a match as we prepare for next week’s dumpster match. Brad is hoping we get a surprise return next week… woo woo …

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Draw Straws Raw Episode 052 - New Intercontin"YEET"al Champion! - Eric Blondon and Randy C 1:17:24

15d ago1:17:24

1:17:24

Eric and Randy discuss their week full of tarts and sickness. We ask your the Community what's their favorite tart? Is there a new tag team coming to RAW? Are you gonna watch the Vince McMahon Documentary? Then they get right into this weeks WWE Raw from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. How Great is Ludwig, we will tell you again! Dom Hangi…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 4: Brian Hebner 58:52

17d ago58:52

58:52

On this week’s episode of HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas, the guys discuss news on a pair of AEW stars heading to WWE, and another who is looking to leave AEW altogether. They do a breakdown of what Monday Night Raw could look like when it moves back to being a 2 hour show next month, as well as a fun discussion about who John Cen…

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ISM in the West Bank and the Assassination of Ayşenur Eygi 1:42:29

17d ago1:42:29

1:42:29

This week on the final straw we’re featuring a conversation with Tom and Miriam of the International Solidarity Movement, a Palestinian-led network of activists standing in solidarity with Palestinians on the ground in the occupied territories. For the hour we talk about the organization, its history, what got these folks involved, the recent and t…

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SmackDaddies 162 - Georgia, Georgia, Georgia on my mind…. 43:10

18d ago43:10

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SmackDaddies 162 - Georgia, Georgia, Georgia on my mind…. With SmackDown entering its second week on USA network, tonight we’re in California but Georgia is on our minds. The show kicks off with LA Knight and Andrade facing off for the US Title. The high point of the show was the cinematic segment of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes at Bobby Dodd Stadi…

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The LAW - Episode 039 "Make Podcasts Great Again" 1:23:56

23d ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Welcome back to The LAW with Chris Tidwell and Bradie Whetham! This week is rammed full of controversy, charisma, birthdays, and the long term effects of brain trauma. With all jokes aside, this is the "theme" of this episode. C.T.E. Did AEW go too far? Will it take another tragedy to stop all the foolish spots and gimmicks going on in the industry…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 3: John Bradshaw Layfield 1:41:17

24d ago1:41:17

1:41:17

HUGE POP! The wrestling show is back with its third episode and it’s another HUGE one! On this week’s show, we bring you news on a couple of former World Champions that have signed with WWE are set to debut soon, and we share the bit that all the dirtsheets are telling you, and getting wrong. We talk about AEW’s pending television deal, and how a c…

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"Revolution in 35MM" with Samm Deighan 1:05:52

24d ago1:05:52

1:05:52

This week, we’re sharing Ian’s talk with Samm Deighan, co-editor of Revolution in 35 MM: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to Grindhouse, 1960-1990, out 9/24/24 from PM Press. Among other things, they discuss the origins of the book, the benefits and limitations of genre storytelling, the forces that shape movie funding,…

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SmackDaddies 161 - Good Morning USA… 58:45

25d ago58:45

58:45

After a long week, Greg and Brad catch up. Greg makes a confession you may not believe. We then get the first episode of SmackDown on USA. Blood(and their various lines) are everywhere to be seen. Check us out at SmackDaddies.ca or on the Huge Pop Network!By Huge Pop Radio - The Hub

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Draws Straw Raw Ep: 052 - "What did Gunther Say?" - Eric Blondon and Randy Charpentier 1:10:35

29d ago1:10:35

1:10:35

We Are Back Jack!!! Eric B and Randy C are back to talk all things WWE Raw.... Eric and Randy get their first Supershot mail bag question, and Eric talks about an amazing Facebook Marketplace find. Then they get right into this weeks WWE Raw from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, What Do Eric and Randy think about The opener of…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 2: Bryan Clark (Adam Bomb) and Ace Steel 1:43:43

1M ago1:43:43

1:43:43

It’s time for this week’s episode of Canada’s favorite wrestling show, it’s HUGE POP! With Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas. On this week, you’ll get news on the Vince McMahon documentary, roster moves in TNA and WWE, the highlights and lowlights from this past week, and we’ll answer questions from the audience. In the second half of the show, Bry…

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Border Repression + Resisting Growing Nationalism in Poland 1:33:07

1M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

This week, we’re featuring two conversations relating to the so-called Green Border in Podlaskie region of eastern Poland, on the Belarus border concerning topics of migration, repression, militarization, nationalism and solidarity among residents and people on the move into Fortress Europe. Transcript H5Poland Podlaskie PDF (Unimposed) Zine (Impos…

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SmackDaddies 160 - Farewell to Fox 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Guess who’s back, back again…. SmackDaddies have returned to the air after a hiatus and we’re happy to bring you updates on our lives, how we spent our summer, and eventually talk about some wrestling. Tonight’s show was from Edmonton, AB where the Oilers were front and centre (as well as on the Right Wing). With the Edmonton Oilers championship be…

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KPFA Radio Presents The Labor Day Special w/ Philip Maldari 58:36

1M ago58:36

58:36

To honor Labor Day, mikO Tolliver interviews Philip Maldar,i a KPFA Radio host and programmer with over 50 years experience at the station as he tells the history of the KPFA Labor Union.By KPFA Radio

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Draw Straws Raw - Episode:50 - "It's A Call'em Up, Get Beat Up Kinda Night" - Eric Blondon and Randy Charpentier 1:04:45

1M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

We Are Back Jack!!! Eric B and Randy C are back to talk all things WWE Raw....And Also Eric's obsession with the Fine Deli's of Ontario and the search for the Perfect Roast Beef Sandwiches and Randy C's obsession with Bananas and crocs. Then they get right into this weeks WWE Raw from The Ball Arena from Denver Colorado. What Do Eric and Randy thin…

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The LAW - Live Audio Wrestling - Episode 038 "Fire It Up!" 1:07:09

1M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Welcome back to The LAW! Join your hosts Chris Tidwell and Little Bradie as they go over the universe of pro wrestling, and the ever-changing world of combat sports. This week, the guys are joined by a long time friend, musician, pro wrestler, body builder, and all around good brother; Michael Angelo! Mike calls in from a house party (lol) to talk …

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 1: Mark Henry 2:18:25

1M ago2:18:25

2:18:25

The inaugural episode of HUGE POP! is here! Wrestling fans have been buzzing since the announcement was made a week ago, and now Canada's National Radio Wrestling Hour has landed and is going to change the landscape. Hosted by long time broadcaster and professional wrestling booker Donnie DaSilva and former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, HUGE POP! is …

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“Solidarity, Spirituality and Liberatory Promise on a Turtle’s Back” with Ashanti Omowali Alston 1:35:06

1M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

“Solidarity, Spirituality and Liberatory Promise on a Turtle’s Back” with Ashanti Omowali Alston This week, we’re sharing words from anarchist, author, organizer and former participant in the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army, Ashanti Omowali Alston, in the key note address at the 2024 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Ashevill…

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No More Deaths / No Más Muertes on the Mexico / US Frontier 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

This week, I spoke with two members of No More Deaths, a 20 year old humanitarian organization operating in the borderlands between Mexico and the USA. We talked about the organization, the work it does, how the border has changed, the political legacy of the Republicans and Democrats in the current situation for immigrants, deaths at the border an…

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Reflections on Medical Conditions in Gaza by a Recently Returned Nurse 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Our chat with Louis, an anarchist emergency room nurse who has just returned from a second tour doing healthcare work in Gaza and is about to leave again. During this difficult conversation, we talk about medical conditions that he encountered in Gaza, what aid is getting in and how it’s being distributed, health infrastructure and how this relates…

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Migrant Solidarity in the Mediterranean Sea by Quoyle 1:46:08

2M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

This week, we’re sharing a presentation from the 2023 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. From the presentation: The Mediterranean Sea is Europe’s deadliest border. For years, non-state actors like Sea-Watch and other NGO’s have played a part in humanitarian search-and-rescue operations. In spite of legal repression and …

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KPFA Radio Presents Transitions on Traditions w/ host Greg Bridges Interviewing Pete Escovedo 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

Host Greg Bridges interviews Percussion legend Pete EscovedoBy KPFA Radio

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The No-State Solution (with Mohammed Bamyeh, ACAB2024) 1:37:39

2M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

This week we’re sharing audio from Dr. Mohammed Bamyeh’s presentation entitled "The No-State Solution" as recorded at the 2024 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. Dr. Bamyeh is a Palestinian sociologist and professor at Pitt and the author of multiple books. There is a youtube video of this chat available on the Firestor…

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Grupa Granica Activsists Speak About Perils on the Belarus / Poland Border 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

This week, we’re featuring an interview with Dominika Ożyńska (Egala Association) and Aleksandra Chrzanowska (Association for Legal Intervention [polish: Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej SIP]), two human rights activists in eastern Poland near the Belarus border who speak about the situation with the migrant route through the Białowieża forest in…

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Direct action abortion services in Latin America (ACAB2023) 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week, we’re sharing audio from the presentation “Direct action abortion services in Latin America” 2023 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. Thanks to the volunteers who re-recorded the presenter and audience questions where permission to share their voices was not granted and a transcription. Keep an eye out in Augu…

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July 25th International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Here’s an interview with Walter of the Antifa International social media project. In 2016, this took over the running of the annual July 25th Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners that was formerly a day to show affinity with Jock Palfreeman, an Australian antifascist who was incarcerated in Bulgaria for defending some Romani people from a r…

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KPFA Radio Presents About Health - Pain: How It Works And Why We Have It 59:09

3M ago59:09

59:09

Hosted by Rona Renner - Pain is an unpleasant signal and complex experience when something hurts. It’s an important message to let us know something is wrong, and to help us to take action to prevent further harm. Pain will often go away on its own, but it can also persist and become chronic pain, which is one of the most common reasons people seek…

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NJPW Puroresu Review - NJPW Soul July 3rd & 5th 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Join Andre & Melball as they break down the electrifying action from the NJPW Soul Tour! July 3rd Highlights: G1 Qualifier Semi-Finals: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Oleg Boltin Callum Newman vs Kenta Taichi vs TJP Tomohiro Ishii vs Yoshi Hashi July 5th Highlights: G1 Qualifier Finals: Who will secure their spot in the G1 Climax? Main Event: El Desperado de…

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