Best The Sports Cypher Podcasts (2025)

Brandon from FDR’s Wheelchair joins Jay to explore one of history's most controversial decisions—the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Together, they unpack the moral and strategic debates, the roles of key figures like Truman and FDR, and the global aftermath. With historical insight and a touch of humor, they dive into how these…

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Brazil & Tackling Trolls w/ The Meffs 37:07

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The Meffs brings home Season 1 of Falling Upwards with a banger of an episode. Ahead of their tour in 2025, listen to the terrific twosome talk about dealing with trolls, struggling at school, and what it was like booking one of the biggest festivals in the UK. The Meffs' What A Life Tour runs across the UK from the 22 of Jan to the 1st of Feb. Tic…

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71. Redefining Balance: A Global Perspective on Work, Life, and Finding Your Path 1:18:56

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In this episode, we sit down with Carolina Rizzotto, a dynamic content creator whose life journey spans continents and cultures. From the beaches of Brazil to the streets of Paris and the hustle of New York City, Carolina shares her experiences navigating the complexities of work, life, and personal growth. Together, we explore the stark contrasts …

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50 points? Impressive: Harvard? Not so much 1:52:38

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Join us this week as we discuss the NBA, the NFL, and much much more.

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Tamagotchi & Crystal Bras w/ CATTY 37:28

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Fall in love with passionate powerhouse popstar CATTY as she joins us on the lawn this episode. With her newest EP out just over a month ago, listen to her chat about her inspirations, where the name CATTY comes from, and her love of Chappell Roan. Her EP Healing Out Of Spite is out now. CATTY can be found at @catty.mp3 and on all streaming platfor…

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The jockstrap stole the show? 1:56:43

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Join us on this episode as we go over the Paul Tyson fight, discuss MLB hot stove, NBA, and much much more.

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70. How Curiosity Ended the Search for the Most Mysterious Song on the Internet 25:16

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In the ’80s, an unnamed song recorded off a German radio show vanished into obscurity—only to resurface decades later and spark one of the internet’s most captivating mysteries. Join us as we dive into the story of The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet, exploring how it drew a community of online sleuths together in a relentless search. From wil…

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Tyson or Paul: who you got? 1:59:39

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Join us and special guest Jacory as we discuss finalist for baseball awards, Tyson versus Paul, NFL, and much much more.

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Cypher up with special guest Denzell 1:44:32

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Join us as we talk sports and much more with our special guest Denzel from Baltimore.

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Favourite Failure Highlights: Season 1 Edition 15:30

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With a few episodes left this season, we serve up some top selects from our ultimate arbiter of favourite failures, Maddie Armstrong. Are these some of your favourites from the season so far? Which would you pick? See you very soon for some fantastic guests rounding out the rest of Season 1! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you c…

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A friendly debate 1:53:02

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Join the guys as they discuss gold glove winners in baseball, NFL, and players getting paid.

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Cinema Nerds & Motherhood w/ Stephanie Cyphers 48:17

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Historian in the house! Historian and culture writer Stephanie Cyphers joins us on the law to talk motherhood, childhood, incredible women and of course, musicals and Inside Out 2. Top notch banter coming your way. Stephanie Cyphers can be found on Instagram at @stephlovesentertainment. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can le…

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69. What if Life Has No Meaning? What if That’s the Best Part? 1:21:29

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In this episode, I sit down with Joe C., a chemistry teacher by day and existentialism junkie by night, to dive deep into the mind-bending world of Sartre, Kierkegaard, and what it really means to live with freedom and anxiety hanging over our heads. We break down the whole existential package—freedom, choice, and that constant, nagging search for …

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Good Dads & Healthy Masculinity w/ Naveen Andrews & Ethan Suplee 38:42

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The legendary Naveen Andrews and Ethan Suplee both pop onto the lawn to talk to us about their brand new show The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, how guys bond, and what it means to try and be a good dad. The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh is out now on Amazon Prime Video. Naveen Andrews and Ethan Suplee can be found on Instagram at @naveenxandrews and @ethansuple…

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68. Presidential Power and Myths: Cypher, The Cynical Historian's Take on America's Biggest Misconceptions 1:02:52

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In this episode, Jay is joined by Cypher, the creator of The Cynical Historian YouTube channel, to debunk some of the biggest myths surrounding U.S. presidents. From George Washington to Abraham Lincoln, Cypher unpacks the truth behind legendary misconceptions that have shaped the American view of the presidency. They explore myths like Washington’…

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Parenting & A Legendary Failure w/ Sindhu Vee 31:48

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Comedy legend Sindhu Vee joins us on the lawn to tell us about her new show The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, memories of her own mother, and what is, quite frankly, possibly the best failure we've ever had someone tell us on the show. Get excited. The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh is out now on Prime Video, and Sindhu Vee can be found on Instagram at @sindhuve…

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The Untitled Project 2025 Podcast: Ep. 4. The Reckoning: Project 2025's Legacy and Fallout 1:50:04

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In the gripping finale of The Untitled Project 2025 Podcast, hosts Jay Burke (The With Jay Burke Show), Brandon (FDR’s Wheelchair), Smith (The Story Of...Podcast), unpack the long-term costs of the conservative blueprint that could reshape America. From dismantling the Department of Education to expanding the death penalty, our panel dives deep int…

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Sea Diving & A Seoul Excursion w/ Sue Kim 44:27

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Film director Sue Kim joins us on the lawn to talk about the environment, the haenyeo and culture as her film The Last of the Sea Women, hits Apple TV+. From her own childhood memories, the unpredictability of filmmaking and of course, how a documentary maker deals with failure, we're sure you'll love this episode! The Last of the Sea Women is out …

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Untitled Project 2025 Podcast: From Roe to Russia - Populism, Fascism, and the Global Impact of Project 2025 1:46:29

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In the Penultimate episode of The Untitled Project 2025 Podcast, hosts Jay Burke (The With Jay Burke Show), Brandon (FDR’s Wheelchair), Smith (The Story Of...Podcast), and Mr. Beat from the YouTube channel of the same name, dissect the far-reaching implications of Project 2025—the conservative initiative poised to reshape the U.S. federal governmen…

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Top 50 Worst Rappers 1:21:35

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Untitled Project 2025 Podcast: Ep. 2: Project 2025 in Action – From Blueprint to Battlefield 1:24:01

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In Episode 2 of The Untitled Project 2025 Podcast, hosts Jason, Brandon, and Mr. Beat move from theory to action, exploring how the principles behind Project 2025 could reshape the U.S. government. This episode dives into the implications of the proposed Schedule F, which aims to overhaul federal employment protections, and the potential revival of…

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Untitled Project 2025 Podcast Ep. 1: Tracing the Path to Project 2025: What Led Us Here? 1:46:06

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In the inaugural episode of the "Untitled Project 2025 Podcast," hosts Jay Burke (The With Jay Burke Show), Brandon from FDR’s Wheelchair, Smith from The Story Of Podcast, and Mr. Beat from the YouTube channel of the same name, dive deep into the complex web of Project 2025. This educational series aims to break down the nearly 900-page document th…

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Falling Upwards Season 1 GOLD Pt. 1 16:34

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With Maddie and Aimée jetsetting here and there for work, with Season 1 GOLD Pt. 1 you can enjoy some great moments from the season until they're both back on the lawn! From Sonal Lad pointing out the difference between Fimbles and thimbles, AlienBlaze making a jaw-dropping revelation about her fashion skills, Jenny Tian's take on English people an…

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63. How 1968 Changed America—and Why We’re Still Feeling It in 2024 with Mr. Beat & Smith 1:46:54

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most chaotic, game-changing years in American history—1968. I’m joined by Mr. Beat, historian and YouTuber, along with fellow podcast host Mr. Smith, as we unpack the seismic events that rocked this year. From the Vietnam War and the explosion of anti-war protests, to the heartbreaking assassi…

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Taskmaster BTS & Irn-Bru w/ Jenny Tian 55:08

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Only the fabulous Jenny Tian could make this our longest episode yet! The comedian joins us on the lawn to share stories from her family, just how big the sunscreen bottles get in Australia, which joke of hers is her favourite, and much more. Her show, Chinese Australian: A Tale of Internet Fame, is in London from the 27th to the 29th of September,…

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62. Is Faith Greater than Religion? A Thoughtful Conversation with The Beebs 1:55:32

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Humans crave structure—it’s practically hardwired into us. But what happens when that structure starts getting in the way of the message? In this episode, I’m joined by Beebs from the Finding Your Way podcast, and we dive headfirst into some big questions: Is faith more important than religion? Can belief exist outside the usual frameworks? Through…

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Back To School & Pineapples 37:43

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It's back to school! Maddie & Aimée take a moment away from our lovely special guests to chill on the lawn and look back at the peaks and troughs around their back to school days... expect stories on uniforms, popping down to Sainsbury's in your dressing gown and the origin of the word pineapple. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where …

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Malaysian Food & Swiftie Anecdotes w/ SHN 41:41

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Fabulous singer-songwriter SHN joins us on the lawn this week! From her journey in music, to her favourite meals and her songwriting process, we get a full deep dive on her music and artistry. Her newest single, uncool, is out on the 20th of September, with more details to be found at helloshn.com. SHN can be found on Instagram at @helloshn.ig and …

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61. Is Free Will Bull$hit? The Truth About Choice 58:03

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In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the age-old debate surrounding free will. Are we truly the captains of our own fate, or are our choices shaped by a complex web of unseen forces—biology, psychology, social norms, and even brain chemistry? We explore these questions by analyzing philosophical theories from thinkers like Jean-Paul…

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Anime Recs & Hustling w/ KIRE 37:37

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The stylish and magnetic popstar KIRE joins us on the lawn this week! He takes us through his style inspirations, how he dealt with two years unable to perform, his favourite book and much more. His latest single, don't stop, is out now, and he can be seen on his The Kid Who Flew World Tour Ch.1. For more information and tickets, go to https://layl…

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60. Swing States and Strategies: A Short Re-Primer with Doug Kaplan on the New Look 2024 Election 29:11

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In this episode, Doug Kaplan, the founder of Kaplan Strategies, returns with a non-partisan analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of the 2024 presidential election. With over 5,000 successful campaigns and 500 opinion polls under his belt, Doug offers unparalleled insights into the current state of the race. We discuss key topics such as surpr…

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Good Brains & Rodent Men w/ Alec Benjamin 32:34

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Sincere and heartfelt singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin joins us on the lawn this week where he talks about his creative process, touring in China, performing when sleep deprived and of course, his favourite failures. His latest album, 12 Notes, is out now, and he can be seen on his 12 Notes Tour in the United States of America now. For more informat…

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Fans Be Fanning 2:05:50

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Join us this week and special guest Joe from Houston from the Blind Table Talk podcast. This week we discuss NFC predictions, who got paid, baseball history, and much more!!!

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Illegal Sadness & Handmade Fashion w/ AlienBlaze 40:01

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The ridiculously talented AlienBlaze joins us briefly on the lawn as she tells about her journey in music, her deep love for fashion, and how she continues to push for more female guitarists and respect for women in the music industry. Her newest track 'our little friday' with vinter is out everywhere this Friday, the 23rd of August. AlienBlaze can…

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No more bombs 1:54:53

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Join the guys as we discuss AFC predictions for the upcoming NFL season, some Olympic talk, and we are joined by special guest,Deemo!

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Bedazzled Bodysuits & Touring The World w/ CANNONS 39:55

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The brilliant CANNONS pop off stage for a moment to join us briefly on the lawn as they recount a decade in the music business, how many songs they have in the vault, and crafting their most recent album Heartbreak Highway while touring! CANNONS's World Tour starts next week and tickets and more details can be found at cannonstheband.com They can b…

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Fondant Fancies & Fonder Memories w/ Jay Kamiraz 34:03

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Joining us on the lawn this week is inspirational Pride of Britain Award winner and trailblazer Jay Kamiraz (aka Mr Fabulous) as he tells us about the most difficult, life-changing moments in his career, his experiences as a queer gay man of colour, and the second iteration of his upcoming, history-making We Exist We See You campaign. The newest it…

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Greatest boxers of all time: who you got? 2:03:32

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Join us this week as we have special guest chico to talk about the greatest boxers of all time, who got paid in the NBA, Olympic talk, and much more!

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2024 XXL Freshman Cypher Review 1:21:34

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Send us a text The shout-out to you Show is review that 2024 XXL Freshman Cypher who had that fire and who needs to pack it up.. https://linktr.ee/Sneakerheadonabudget ANGELUS PAINT https://angelusdirect.com/?rfsn=4238176.bb10e8 EBAY: https://ebay.com/usr/centralvalleysole MERCARI: Check out what I'm selling on Mercari! https://www.mercari.com/u/21…

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Star Wars & Wedding Disasters 45:34

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Hello and welcome! Join us on the lawn as we kick off our first full episode by asking our hosts what failure means to them, what their biggest, silliest, most loved failures are and how gerbils and sleep are related. How can you fail Latin twice? Is Star Stable the game we should all be playing? And how might The Simpsons: Tapped Out trigger an ex…

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Hawaii & Baby Reindeer w/ Phuong Kubacki 41:39

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Fabulous actress Phuong Kubacki joins us on the lawn today (from over in the States!) as she chats to us about her experiences on the incredible movie The Bikeriders, what it was like seeing Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon and more around every corner, and her go-to dish to cook! The Bikeriders is out now in cinemas, and Phuong Kubacki …

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The Fimbles & Idol Wrestling w/ Sonal Lad 38:20

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Wrestling, fashion and entertainment journalist Sonal Lad joins us on the lawn as she tells us what it's like being a female journalist in wrestling, the magic of badass idols swinging people around a ring, and that time she flipped over a man almost a foot taller than her. Sonal Lad can be found on Instagram at @sonalslife96. Follow us on @falling…

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59. Donald Trump Quietly had the Greatest Streak of Political Luck in July Before He Didn't 1:41:16

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Brandon from FDR's Wheelchair joins me as we look back on what could be the luckiest streak of any presidential candidate in history—Donald Trump's astonishing run in July 2024. Recorded on July 17th, we explore the dramatic events that have propelled Trump to an unprecedented level of political momentum. From Biden's disastrous debate performance …

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Words definitely matter 2:02:21

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Join us this week as we talk about a scandal in high school baseball, players getting paid, and much much more.

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58. The Teacher Turned Witness II: The Path to January 6th and What's Left 1:00:48

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In the rest of our discussion, Ben Hamilton an I delve into the rise of populism in America, fueled by social media's attention economy and widespread distrust in institutions. Ben explains how the drive for clicks spreads misinformation, paving the way for figures like Donald Trump. And we draw historical parallels with the late Roman Republic, em…

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Don’t Wander From The Path 1:43:49

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We are back from vacation! Join us as we discussed NBA transactions, WNBA records being set, and much much more!

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57. The Teacher Turned Witness: Ben Hamilton’s Eyewitness Account of January 6th 1:08:02

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Just a few short years ago, Ben Hamilton was a high school history teacher. So, as he found himself amidst radicalized Trump supporters descending upon the Capitol, the question "How the hell did I end up here?" must have echoed in his mind. Yet, this educator turned adventurer and historian made a deliberate choice to place himself on the tumultuo…

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