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Some dads build a treehouse with their kid. We’re doing a history podcast. Welcome to Prime Factors where we review each UK Prime Minister from Robert Walpole to Keir Starmer. We discuss their biography, highs and lows, and then rate them on a scale designed by a 10-year old before awarding the ultimate prize: Are they ”Known” or just an ”Ice Cream Cone”?
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History Homos

Scott Lizard Abrams

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Scott and William put aside their continental differences to teach a history lesson to you (and hopefully a guest) each week in their attempt to come to a greater understanding about history, ideology and current affairs while having lots of laughs along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyhomos/support
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Wheelbarrow Full of Dicks

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The now world famous Wheelbarrow Full of Dicks Internet Radio Program constantly evolves with a wide range of topics and moods. You‘re never sure what you‘ll hear next. A cavalcade of talk radio excellence for over a decade with quality celebrity interviews and social commentary. Known for taking listeners along for a ride with interactive segments and games. WFOD is a podcast unicorn. It’s a podcast for people who don’t like podcasts.
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In the Weeds

Nicole Asquith

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In the weeds explores how culture shapes our relationship to the natural world through interviews with a wide range of guests, from scientists to artists to cultural critics and theologians.
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Keep It!

Crooked Media

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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks every episode of this final season with the show’s writers, producers, and directors. Plus, she taps real life experts outside the show – like business titans, whistleblowers, and political consultants – to find out just how terrifyingly accurate the world of Succession really is. You can stream all episodes of Succession and listen to the podcast on Max. The Official Succession Po ...
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Jeremy Pell, the host of the Duh Weekly Podcast, embarked on this podcasting journey with a blend of curiosity, passion, and a desire to explore the uncharted territories of storytelling. Let’s delve into the inspiration behind his mic: Jeremy didn’t want to limit himself. His podcast would cover a wide range of topics: from funny anecdotes to serious issues, from sports to true crime. Nothing was off-limits. True crime, mysterious disappearances, and enigmatic events fascinated him. Jeremy ...
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Agents Assemble! This is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T., Film Geek Radio’s weekly podcast all about the new ABC television series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Andrew Johnson, Gwen Reyes, William Bibbiani, Rod Morrow and special guests every week for an episode-by-episode analysis of the new show from Marvel and Joss Whedon. Together, they’re the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, Critical Analysis Strike Team -- yeah, we really wanted the name to spe ...
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This week we are proud to welcome back superstar journalist and author Nick Bryant to the show to discuss his new book "The Truth About Watergate" in which he unravels the complex conspiracy within a conspiracy that brought down the Nixon Whitehouse. We discuss the CIA's role in both the eponymous burglary and the legal boondoggle and the media's c…
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Episode Description: In this episode, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith to discuss his latest book, Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Godfrey-Smith offers a fresh perspective on how life forms, from the simplest bacteria to complex animals, have actively shaped our pla…
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Episode Description: In this episode, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith to discuss his latest book, Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Godfrey-Smith offers a fresh perspective on how life forms, from the simplest bacteria to complex animals, have actively shaped our pla…
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Ira and Louis discuss the addictive new Sabrina Carpenter album, Bennifer’s divorce, Beyoncé rumors at the DNC, Pop Star Academy, and the return of What Not to Wear’s Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. Hannah Berner joins to discuss her standup special We Ride at Dawn, the upcoming Giggly Squad book, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch …
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mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics…. travy's studio blues….. a Columbian hippo update….. after the break, we talk to Jonathan shaw about the new documentary based on his biography "scab vendor" about the days when tattooing was illegal, fun city, diving back in, writing and more! check out scab vendor here and follow Jonathan on In…
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This week we discuss the political treatise "Pan-Europa" by Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, originally published in the interwar year 1923. Kalergi was raised to become a diplomat for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, like his father before him, but in the wake of The Great War found himself politically homeless. This short book, while packed with insightfu…
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Episode Summary In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon explores the intricate dynamics of giving, receiving, and creating community with food entrepreneur and activist Lola Milholland. She shares insights from her memoir, Group Living and Other Recipes, which reflects on her upbringing in a communal household, the lessons of sha…
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Episode Summary In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon explores the intricate dynamics of giving, receiving, and creating community with food entrepreneur and activist Lola Milholland. She shares insights from her memoir, Group Living and Other Recipes, which reflects on her upbringing in a communal household, the lessons of sha…
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Thomas Pelham-Holles, heir to two fortunes, may have been spectacularly bad at managing money, but he excelled in 18th-century Whig politics. Entering the House of Lords at 21, he quickly rose to become a Duke, Lord Chamberlain, and eventually Secretary of State—despite never having stepped outside of England. Alongside his brother, Prime Minister …
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Ira and Louis discuss Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and other Hollywood power couples, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collab, Gena Rowlands’ iconic roles, Chappell Roan’s fame jitters, Tinashe’s new album, and Beyoncé’s new whiskey brand. Bowen Yang joins to discuss his Emmy nom for SNL and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, …
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mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics…. seth rider…… hawk tua on bill maher….. the ben Affleck hulk hogan movie….. after the break, we talk to Kelly blatz about his new film "one fast move" as well as motorcycle culture, internet impersonators and more! check out the movie here and follow Kelly on Instagram here. the king of colas tri…
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This week we are rejoined by repeat guest Legalman of the Quash Podcast to discuss the 1957 film 12 Angry Men. We go deep in discussing the themes of jury nullification and industrialized scapegoating within the legal system. Follow Legalman on twitter @USCrimereview and listen to his discussion of 12 Angry Men that spawned this discussion at https…
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We talk with cartoonist Ken Krimstein about the remarkable meeting of the minds between Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka in Prague, before either man was famous. His new graphic book is Einstein in Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down The Rabbit Hole And Came Up With The Universe. Join us as we explore how two seemingly disparate fields—physics and liter…
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We talk with cartoonist Ken Krimstein about the remarkable meeting of the minds between Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka in Prague, before either man was famous. His new graphic book is Einstein in Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down The Rabbit Hole And Came Up With The Universe. Join us as we explore how two seemingly disparate fields—physics and liter…
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Humble Emmy-nominee Louis Virtel is joined by guest co-host Michelle Collins to wade through a week’s worth of pop culture drama, including Quentin Tarantino shading George Clooney, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal, Pat Sajak returning for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the alleged feud embroiling the box-office hit It Ends With U…
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mike, travis and drunk are joined this week by ed herman from the 3 lawyers eating sandwiches podcast. they discuss the following topics…. don't tow cars…. weight loss…. advertising….. cereal mixology….. the rfk bear video…. public bidets and the best water fountains…. potw: aghori mohri mae/hot d/mr beef well, bye.…
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This week we are joined again by Dan from Nice Podcast Stupid to discuss a thoroughly Boston topic and its very History Homos implications. James "Whitey" Bulger was a Boston criminal underground legend and amassed a massive body count and rap sheet while protected by crooked FBI Agents at the local Boston office. Lesser known is the fact that whil…
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Today, two stories of what in the modern world we’ve come to call “apartheid”—the practice of segregating a subjugated population and imposing oppressive laws on it. First, we talk with UK historian Harry Freedman about his history of the first Jewish ghetto—that of Venice, Italy. It’s called Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jew…
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Today, two stories of what in the modern world we’ve come to call “apartheid”—the practice of segregating a subjugated population and imposing oppressive laws on it. First, we talk with UK historian Harry Freedman about his history of the first Jewish ghetto—that of Venice, Italy. It’s called Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jew…
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This week, Louis is joined by guest co-host Joel Kim Booster to discuss the most viral Olympic moments, from Simone Biles bowing to Rebecca Andrade to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati getting beat by his own bulge. Then Louis interviews the one and only Cate Blanchett about her new film Borderlands, prompting a discussion on Cate's unforgettabl…
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mike and drunk are joined this week by delvin cox of the delvin cox experience. they discuss the following topics….. val venis…. clueless toilet paper…. olympictown….. after the break, we talk to 6 time ufc champion randy couture about his new film "angels fallen: warriors of peace" and the transition from mixed martial artist to actor, wifi on the…
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we sit down with Dr. Seema Yasmin to discuss her prescient YA novel, Unbecoming. Dr. Yasmin, a physician, journalist, and director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, brings her multifaceted expertise to the conversation. Her new book, set in a dystopian near-future America, explores the challenges fa…
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we sit down with Dr. Seema Yasmin to discuss her prescient YA novel, Unbecoming. Dr. Yasmin, a physician, journalist, and director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, brings her multifaceted expertise to the conversation. Her new book, set in a dystopian near-future America, explores the challenges fa…
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This week we are joined by friend of the show Richard Booth to discuss the 1960s-1970s clandestine smuggling and diversion of nuclear materials to countries friendly to US geopolitical hegemony, most notably Israel. We focus on the NUMEC plant in PA and the Kerr-Magee Cimarron plant in OKC, where Karen Silkwood was likely murdered in the coverup of…
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Ira and Louis discuss The Olympics Opening Ceremony, the return of Celine Dion, Deadpool & Wolverine, Presumed Innocent, Kamala on Drag Race, “weird” Republicans, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Zosia Mamet joins to discuss her new series The Decameron, lasting memories of Girls, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…
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mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics… drunk's road rage incident…. hello kitty bombshell…. Richard marx vs. hosier vs. gnarls barkley…. after the break, we talk to blacklite district frontman kyle pfeiffer about their new album "you can do better" and their "red carpet tour" happening now. check them out on the web here and follow th…
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This week, William is on vacation touring the canals of England, so Scott is joined IRL by Patrick, creator of CANTGETFOOLEDAGAIN, to discuss the work and thought of Rene Girard. Girard was a 20th century multidisciplinary thinker who is best known for his "mimetic theory of desire" and his "scapegoat theory" on the origin of myth and religion. We …
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. William Bronston, a renowned advocate for disability rights and social justice. Dr. Bronston shares his incredible journey from a young medical student to a leading figure in the fight to protect the rights of people with disabilities. He discusses his experiences working at the Willowbrook State School, his ef…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. William Bronston, a renowned advocate for disability rights and social justice. Dr. Bronston shares his incredible journey from a young medical student to a leading figure in the fight to protect the rights of people with disabilities. He discusses his experiences working at the Willowbrook State School, his ef…
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Two days. William Pulteney was one of the greatest orators of his generation. After his relationship with Robert Walpole soured, he became Walpole’s fiercest critic. Crusading against corruption in the press and parliament, Pulteney even turned down the role of Prime Minister. However, when George II called upon him during a crisis, he stepped into…
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Ira and Louis discuss the influx of Kamala Harris memes, Twisters and the rise of Glen Powell, MaXXXine, Presumed Innocent, Bob Newhart, and the return of Big Brother. Drew Afualo joins to discuss meeting Chappell Roan and Beyoncé, why men on the internet suck, and her new memoir Loud. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusi…
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This week we are joined once again by our friend Beyond Woke & Problematic (@wokebeyond) to discuss the fuzzy time period surrounding the collapse of dozens of Savings and Loan banks nationwide in the 1980s. Perhaps the reason this crisis is not well remembered is the fact that the men who perpetrated it are characters well known to listeners of th…
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we dive into the worlds of peace activism and literary translation through conversations with Brad Wolf and Noel Hernández-Gonzalez. Also, William Bronston, the doctor who brought instiionalization of the developmentally disabled to an end, reads from his book, Public Hostage, Public Ransom. Brad Wolf discusses hi…
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we dive into the worlds of peace activism and literary translation through conversations with Brad Wolf and Noel Hernández-Gonzalez. Also, William Bronston, the doctor who brought instiionalization of the developmentally disabled to an end, reads from his book, Public Hostage, Public Ransom. Brad Wolf discusses hi…
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Ira and Louis dive into the week’s major celebrity deaths from Shelley Duvall to Richard Simmons to Dr. Ruth to Shannen Doherty to Trump’s ear, Katy Perry’s messy new single Woman’s World, Faye Dunaway’s HBO doc Faye, and whether Gen Z knows who JJ Abrams is. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other commu…
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mike, drunk and travis discuss the following topics.... the miss ai pageant.... cognify: the prison of the future.... the king of colas tries wild bill's premium small batch cola: 6.8 after the break, we talk to the great william keck about his new book "when you step upon a star: cringeworthy confessions of a tabloid bad boy" about selling stuff o…
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This week we are rejoined by friend of the show JB Beverley to discuss the 1970s American Indian Movement which erupted in violent struggle with two FBI Agents in Oglala Lakota Nation in 1975, resulting in a massive multi-country manhunt and FBI frame up job of Leonard Pelletier who is still in jail today. This episode was sponsored by Magic Mind. …
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In this episode, we sit down with Audrea Lim, author of Free the Land: How We Can Fight Poverty and Climate Chaos. Audrea traces the connections between land commodification and many of America’s most pressing issues: ecological collapse, climate change, systemic racism, gentrification and economic inequality. Through powerful examples and thoughtf…
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In this episode, we sit down with Audrea Lim, author of Free the Land: How We Can Fight Poverty and Climate Chaos. Audrea traces the connections between land commodification and many of America’s most pressing issues: ecological collapse, climate change, systemic racism, gentrification and economic inequality. Through powerful examples and thoughtf…
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Ira and Louis discuss reality dating shows Love Island USA and I Kissed a Boy, the return of The Mole, Megan thee Stallion and Camila Cabello's new albums, Derek Blasberg's alleged Hamptons diarrhea, Jon Corbett's hatred of acting, and Emma Roberts' nepo baby opinions. Plus, Rashida Jones joins to discuss her new Apple TV+ series Sunny, her fave Qu…
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mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... lawncare.... the acolyte..... america's new favorite game show: where's will going with this one? kiki wong's cola review..... the king of cola's review of americana cherry cola: 8.1 chiquita's columbian death squad.... kevin spacy is back (again) don't release balloons.... potw: hawk tua/tire…
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William sits down with Jack Devaney IRL to talk about being Northern, bees, taxidermy and most of all, the Piltdown Man scandal in which science showed its arse by embracing an obvious load of crap because it flattered the Darwinian prejudices of the charlatans at the top. Jack is host of World Around Ewe and Troof Seeking podcasts and is England's…
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In this conversation with Writer’s Voice host Francesca Rheannon, political theorist Danielle Allen talks about two core ideas at the heart of our nation’s Declaration of Independence: freedom and liberty. How are they aligned? How are they different? And can they contradict each other? Listen to a clip on YouTube We re-air our 2014 interview with …
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In this conversation with Writer’s Voice host Francesca Rheannon, political theorist Danielle Allen talks about two core ideas at the heart of our nation’s Declaration of Independence: freedom and liberty. How are they aligned? How are they different? And can they contradict each other? Listen to a clip on YouTube We re-air our 2014 interview with …
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Itō Hirobumi: from peasant to samurai, terrorist to diplomat, and a key architect of modern Japan. Smuggled out of the "hermit kingdom" to learn from the West, he returned to a nation in tumult. Author of the Meiji Constitution and its staunchest advocate, he led Japan through four pivotal terms as it emerged as a global power. Recorded on location…
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This week we are joined by Pat Dixon to discuss the murder of Kriss Donald, a 15 year old Scottish boy who dindu nuffin but be white. Use code PAT at Censored.tv to get access to Pat's show NYC Crime Report. Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschat The video version of the sh…
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, Francesca Rheannon welcomes back acclaimed novelist, essayist, and now memoirist, Francine Prose. They dive into Prose’s latest work, 1974, a memoir that revisits her time in San Francisco during a pivotal year in American history. Then, In a deeply introspective conversation, Gail Godwin opens up about the pivota…
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