Best Colin Simpson Podcasts (2025)

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The ASTROWORLD Tragedy: CONCERT Or RITUAL? 54:38

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I examined the Astroworld Tragedy of 2021, and attempted to decode what was hidden in plain sight. Was this a ritual? What really happened that night? This documentary about the crowd crush, much like the one that just dropped on Netflix, will examine it all. - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZc6n…

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach Takes Us Inside 'The Bear' Kitchen 46:03

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach has won two Emmys for his portrayal of Cousin Richie, the abrasive and ornery cook/maître d' on the FX series The Bear. The show is known for kitchen chaos, but he says the set is calm. He spoke with Fresh Air contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about the show, his character on GIRLS, and his venture into the Marvel Universe. TV crit…

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Will Israel And The U.S. Attacks On Iran Affect Tehran's Regime? 45:15

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Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour has called Trump's bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities a once-in-a-generation event that could transform the Middle East. While the impact of the conflict may not be clear for years, Sadjadpour says the attacks by the U.S. and Israel do raise a more immediate question: Will they strengthen the authoritarian regime in T…

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Gen Z Is Having Less Sex. Why? 46:28

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Journalist Carter Sherman says Gen Z — people ages 13 to 28 — are having less sex than previous generations. As part of her research, Sherman interviewed more than 100 teenagers, college students, and sexual health experts. She argues that miseducation, porn, digital disconnection, and political pressure have combined to reshape how young people ex…

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Best Of: Benicio del Toro / Molly Jong-Fast 48:31

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Benicio del Toro talks about his leading role in Wes Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme. He'll look back on his acting career, and tell us about moving from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania in his teens. His other movies include The Usual Suspects, Traffic and Sicario. Justin Chang reviews the new rom-com Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson. M…

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Episode 194: From Extract to Impact: How Abstrax Hops Are Shaping Beer’s Future [with Julian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing, USA] 56:15

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On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Craig Thomas, National Account Manager at Abstrax, to take a deep dive into the science, story, and serious hop chemistry behind their innovative hop products—used by some of the most respected brewers in the industry. Craig shares insights into how Abstrax uses cutting-edge technology to isolate and recr…

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Remembering Pioneer Of Gay Lit, Edmund White 46:16

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Edmund White, one of the most eloquent and perceptive chroniclers of gay life and culture, died June 3. He was 85. His 1982 semi-autobiographical novel, A Boy's Own Story, became an international bestseller. White wrote over 30 books, fiction and nonfiction and co-authored the guide The Joy of Gay Sex. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1985, 1994, 1997,…

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Painter Titus Kaphar On 'Exhibiting Forgiveness' 43:40

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When painter, sculptor, and installation artist Titus Kaphar's life was upended by his estranged father, he turned to film. First he decided to tell his story in a documentary, but scrapped the project when it felt unsatisfying. His feature film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, tells his story and brings his paintings to life. Kaphar talked to Tonya Mosley…

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Podcaster Dan Taberski's Investigation Into An Outbreak Of A Mysterious Illness 43:57

8d ago43:57

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Dan Taberski's award-winning podcast Hysterical investigates a bizarre and unsettling phenomenon: a mysterious illness that swept through a group of high school students in upstate New York. Taberski unpacks the story behind this modern-day case of possible mass hysteria and reflects on his approach to investigative storytelling. We also dig into h…

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Did They Know 9/11 Was Coming? Eerie 9/11 Predictions In The Media 55:29

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Did comics, movies and television shows predict 9/11? Or did they have some sort of advanced knowledge? We're going to examine all of the extremely bizarre and deeply unsettling times that the September 11th attacks were seemingly predicted in the media on today's episode of "The Conspiracy Files". Get ready, because this is one deep, dark rabbit h…

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'Seinfeld' Writer & 'Borat' Director Larry Charles 45:22

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In his new memoir, Comedy Samurai, Larry Charles reflects on his career in comedy — from writing for Seinfeld to directing Sacha Baron Cohen's films Borat and Brüno — and a recent near-death experience. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Witnessing Executions In America's Prisons 44:49

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The Atlantic staff writer Elizabeth Bruenig talks about her decision to serve as a witness to state-sanctioned executions, and what she's learned about mercy, faith and the possibility of redemption. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Best Of: Writer Ocean Vuong / Comic Atsuko Okatsuka 47:16

12d ago47:16

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Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong talks with Tonya Mosley about his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19 year old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan has a review of the book. And…

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Remembering Brian Wilson, Leader Of The Beach Boys 46:09

13d ago46:09

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Wilson, who has died at the age of 82, was the creative force behind The Beach Boys. He wrote and produced many of their hits, including "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," and "God Only Knows." Wilson spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 and 1998 about creating the distinctive Beach Boys sound and his decision to leave the Beach Boys to pursue a solo career…

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Benicio del Toro On Living In Wes Anderson's World 43:30

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Benicio del Toro talks about his leading role in Wes Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme. He'll look back on his acting career, and tell us about moving from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania in his teens. His other movies include The Usual Suspects, Traffic and Sicario. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Materialists. Learn more about sponsor messa…

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Inside DOGE, Post Elon Musk 45:11

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Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson says DOGE's mass firings made the government more inefficient. She also explains the risks of DOGE creating a massive database for the Trump administration. "There's a great deal of concern over how basically the Trump administration has taken every tool at their disposal and weaponized a lot of the federal …

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OPERATION CHAOS: When The CIA Spied on US Citizens 14:26

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OPERATION CHAOS is one of the darkest things that the United States government has EVER done... and the secrets of the CIA's secret program are still being unraveled to this very day. Join me as we examine those secrets and this hidden history today on the show. - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZ…

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Molly Jong-Fast Grew Up With A Mother Addicted To Fame 44:12

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MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast's mother Erica Jong became famous from her 1973 novel Fear of Flying, which was considered a groundbreaking work of feminist literature. But Molly's mom became addicted to the fame and couldn't bear to lose it. She talks about her childhood and a year of great loss in her new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother. …

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Comic Atsuko Okatsuka Is Owning Her 'Freak' 44:33

17d ago44:33

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Okatsuka is known for her bowl haircut — and for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family. Her new standup special, Father, is about her dad, who reappeared in her life after decades away. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about being a caretaker, her signature style, and following in the footsteps of Margaret Cho. Learn more about sponso…

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Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill 49:21

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Playing Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, made Desi Arnaz a star. Behind the scenes, he created what became standard procedures for producing, shooting, lighting and broadcasting TV sitcoms. Author Todd Purdum talks about his new book Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television. Also, we hear from Mark Hamill. He's in the new movie The Life of Chuck an…

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S15E5: Lucky Charms and New Creation 1:21:52

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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss breakfast cereal (sort of) and heaven or, as Andrew prefers, New Creation. Enjoy! *** Coda: Both Colin and Andrew had Jim's Organic Coffee. *** Andrew's recommendation: A Specter, Haunting by China Miéville Colin's recommendation: Psychocinema by Helen Rollins *** Please conta…

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Why We Remember / 'Simpsons' Composer Alf Clausen 46:51

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Do you have trouble remembering names and faces, or where you put your keys? Neurologist Dr. Charan Ranganath talks about the latest research into memory. His book is called Why We Remember. Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer, arranger and orchestrator behind the music and song parodies on The Simpsons, died at 84. He spoke with Terry Gross in …

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Ocean Vuong Sees Himself More As A Teacher Than A Writer 44:20

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Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong joins us to discuss his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19-year-old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Together, they navigate memory and survival. He also talks about teaching …

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Episode 193: Facing the Cold Hard Facts [with Fell Brewery's Tim Bloomer] 1:15:03

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On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Tim Bloomer, co-founder and Sustainability Director for Fell Brewery. Based in Cumbria, one of the UK's most scenic areas, having a brewery that is friendly to the environment is a top priority for this growing brewery. So much so, in 2024, Fell performed a full, all scope carbon footprint analysis of our…

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The Face-Off Between Harvard & The Trump Administration 45:15

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The Trump administration has frozen around 3 billion dollars in Harvard grants and contracts, and is trying to stop the university's ability to enroll foreign students. In response, Harvard is suing. Terry Gross talks with Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman. TV critic David Banculli previews CNN's live telecast of the broadway production of Good Ni…

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The SIMPSONS Conspiracy: Freemasonry, Bizarre Predictions & Unanswered Questions 1:00:28

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"The Simpsons" is one of the most famous television shows in American history. But over the years, people have begun to fear "The Simpsons", because of it's bizarre and uncanny ability to predict future disasters, tragedies and events. Join me today as we deep dive into "The Simpsons" phenomenon, on "The Conspiracy Files". - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CON…

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I am dragged into too many boring meetings 15:05

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Some people reportedly spend more than 80% of their work in meetings, 90% of which they consider pointless. If you are one of them, how do you cope with that? Have you found the key to avoiding those meetings? Or have you managed to introduce ways to make those meetings productive and exciting? In this episode, our Punks share their views and sugge…

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To Shed Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill Turned To Voiceover Work 46:09

23d ago46:09

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Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, The Life of Chuck, is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. He spoke to Fresh Air about auditioning for Star Wars, voiceover work, and the advice Carrie Fisher gave him. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr…

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With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever 45:00

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The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…