Best Dan Gailey Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 711 - Upright Women Wanted, by Sarah Gailey 1:05:03

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Gay anti-fascist librarians roam a speculative future version of the western United States in this week's novella. It's pretty close to as cool as it sounds, though the book will probably leave you wanting more in the end. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your …

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GMBC ep09 - Zombies vs. Superheroes: The Ultimate Mashup of Ex Heroes by Peter Cline 35:27

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The podcast dives headfirst into the intriguing blend of superheroes and zombies presented in Peter Cline's *Ex Heroes*, where the remnants of humanity grapple with their undead counterparts in a dystopian Los Angeles. As returning game masters Roger, Alex, Chris, and David form a formidable team, they explore what makes this mashup not just entert…

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The Sillymarillion Episode 0 - J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, an Introduction 56:34

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For this new show-within-a-show, Craig and Andrew will be learning about the world of Middle-Earth! We're going to read J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumously published legendarium THE SILMARILLION. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss the creation of this epic fantasy, including the work done Christopher Tolkien to wrestle his father's work into a form …

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Leslie Liao and Skyler Higley 48:16

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Kendrick Kumar. This is the episode that made Jameela feel more at home around fellow sociopaths. She welcomes comedians Leslie Liao (Netflix, Tonight Show) and Skyler Higley (Conan, the Oscars). Leslie proves the extent to which she will flip on her friends, and Skyler reveals how ill-equipped he is to handle a kiss. Please support the show by sub…

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Ep 710 - A Boy's Own Story, by Edmund White 1:11:05

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The late Edmund White’s breakthrough 1982 novel is the first in a trilogy of autobiographical novels that depict key eras in his life as a gay man. A Boy’s Own Story is, as you might expect, about a boy - a boy whose longing for the men in his life leads to powerful (though perhaps not entirely positive) self-understanding. This episode is sponsore…

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Jay Jurden and Michael Cruz Kayne 44:17

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Jameela welcomes writers and comedians Jay Jurden (HBO, the Tonight Show, The New Yorker) and Michael Cruz Kayne (Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert, Severance). Jay's sexual adventures in high school will make you feel Puritan by comparison, and Michael lets us know how much cheese is too much cheese. Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing an…

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25 Players in 25 Years: Mina Kimes on Nos. 25-21 56:31

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to reveal numbers 25 through 21 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. Gregg and Mina start the list with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (02:59), followed by Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens at number 24 (13:20), Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt at number 23 (22:59), Pro Footb…

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Ep 709 - The Complete Peanuts, by Charles Schulz 1:24:10

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Good grief! It's time to talk about Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy - the whole gang. To give ourselves a solid cross-section of Charles Schulz's work on Peanuts, we read Volume 1 (1950-52) and Volume 10 (1969-70) of the Complete Peanuts collection. So we're able to track the evolution of Charlie Brown's pumpkin noggin, as well as Snoopy's abili…

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GMBC ep08 - The Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark with Ian Eller, Alex Jackl and Sean Murphy 37:32

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Exploring the intersection of magic and technology, this podcast episode delves into the rich tapestry of P. Djèlí Clark's novella, *The Black God's Drums*, set in a steampunk alternative history of New Orleans. Ian Eller, Alex Jackal, and Sean Murphy join host Eric Jackson to discuss how the narrative weaves powerful themes of political intrigue a…

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Ali Macofsy and Rachel Scanlon 46:03

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Vaginal Regret: Jameela welcomes comedians Ali Macofsky (Colbert, Ali's Interview Show) and Rachel Scanlon (Just for Laughs Festival, Two Dykes and a Mic podcast). Ali recounts her visit to celebrity eyebrow specialists (Spoiler alert: it did not go well). And Rachel managed to make her pap smear, chiropractor, and mindfulness coach appointments de…

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MJGMB #171: Finals, Trade Talk and Finales with Harrison Faigen 50:24

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Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by SBNation's Harrison Faigen for the final episode of Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties. The trio discussed what wound up being an epic (injury disappointment aside) Finals series to wrap up the 2024-25 NBA season. They also discussed all of the recent trade news and offered predictions for what is sure to be…

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Ep 708 - American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis (w/ Too Scary, Didn't Watch!) 1:33:05

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We’re joined by Sammy and Emily of the TOO SCARY, DIDN’T WATCH horror movie podcast this week to talk about Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho. None of us had an amazing time with this read, partly because the book seems to revel in its extreme violence and misogyny. But be sure to tune in to TSDW later this week to hear what we all thought about t…

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MJGMB #170: Finals Talk and Big News with Sarah Todd 49:45

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Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by Utah Jazz beat writer and NBA podcaster Sarah Todd for their penultimate episode of the show. The trio discussed the Finals and whether Indiana can extend the series with another home victory in Game 6. They also got into the latest news from around the league, including the report of the sale of the Los …

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Dan Ahdoot and Tien Tran 40:17

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Deep Throat Lesbian. There are laughs so high pitched here that only dolphins can hear them. Jameela welcomes comedians and actors Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Green Eggs and Dan) and Tien Tran (Mr. Throwback, Jockular podcast, How I Met Your Father). Dan picks possibly the world’s worst person to joke about, and Tien desecrates the patriarch of her fami…

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Ep 707 - Stone Butch Blues, by Leslie Feinberg 1:07:50

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Leslie Feinberg’s debut novel is an intersectional bildungsroman about Jess Goldberg, a butch lesbian navigating the constellation of oppression that was the United States in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s an overtly political novel, and it argues that a certain level of bleak hope may be necessary for survival. This cold comfort is balanced, however,…

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GMBC ep07 - Questing with Percy: How to Game Master the Olympians 35:57

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The main discussion in this episode revolves around how three new Game Masters, George Krubski, Marshall Smith and Eric Driks, tackle the challenge of adapting "The Lightning Thief," the first book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, into a tabletop role-playing game. As they dive into the rich tapestry of mythological themes and character dyna…

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Jillian Bell and Chelsea Devantez 43:23

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Jameela considers this our most relatable episode yet, and given what you're about to hear, that's terrifying. She welcomes her friends Jillian Bell (Kinda Pregnant, Summer of 69) and Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash, The Problem with Jon Stewart). Jillian completely malfunctions around celebrities and Chelsea does not beat around the bush. Please…

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MJGMB #169: We Have Ourselves A Series with Jabari Davis 39:35

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Miles and Jack were joined by Producer Jabari for this week's episode. The trio discussed the Finals and what each team can do to adjust as the series heads to Indiana for the next two games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 10 - Steph Karma 52:51

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Israel relives the magical 2021-22 Championship season, with the emergence of Andrew Wiggins. Klay’s return from injuries, and Steph Curry breaking the 3-point record. Kevon Looney, DeMarcus Cousins, and Steve Kerr take us through the playoffs and the incredible performance by Steph, including the birth of the "Night Night" celebration." Steph deal…

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Ep 706 - James, by Percival Everett 1:27:51

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James isn't so much a retelling or corrective of Huck Finn as it is an expansion, a conversation with, a delving -- or so says Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett. Tune in to find out what happens when an authors read Huck Finn 15 times and then starts putting pen to paper. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be…

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Jordan Firstman and Megan Gailey 40:02

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Jameela welcomes two guests who damn near made her pass out: actor, writer comedian and singer Jordan Firstman (English Teacher, album "Secrets") and writer, comedian, actress and podcaster Megan Gailey (The Roast of Tom Brady, Sports Bitches podcast). Jordan experiences his own Rear Window, while Megan is more concerned with her back door. Listen …

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MJGMB #168: Finals Breakdown and Thibs Talk with Megan Gailey 49:42

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Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian and co-host of the Sports Bitches podcast for today's episode. The trio broke down the Finals and discussed whether Megan's Pacers can defy the odds as a significant underdog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 705 - Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson 1:07:29

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A dying preacher writes a (rather) long letter to his son. Another dying preacher’s son returns home, seeking…something. Salvation? Forgiveness? A balm? Robinson’s novel is a deeply considered portrait of a family of ministers, wrestling with the powers and limitations of their faith and fatherhood. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to s…

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GMBC ep06 - River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey, with Petra Jackl, Colleen Nachtrieb and Roger Alix-Gaudreau 35:27

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Sarah Gailey's "River of Teeth" takes center stage as the Game Masters Book Club dives into a whimsical and unexpectedly thrilling alternate history where hippos reign supreme. Eric Jackson, alongside game masters Petra Jackl, Colleen Nochtrieb, and Roger Alix-Goudreau, embarks on a lively discussion about this unique narrative that intertwines hei…

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MJGMB #167: Who Cares About Market Size...Good Hoops Are On with Claire De Lune 43:45

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Jack and Jabari were pleased to be joined by Tiny Death's vocalist/songwriter and NBA writer for the Guardian, Claire De Lune for today's episode. The trio discussed the conference finals and the potential for a Thunder/Pacers series. They also discussed offseason options for several teams and players! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Beth Stelling and Amy Miller 42:18

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A Smelling and a Loosening: Jameela is joined by two great friends and hilarious comedians who are both currently on tour: Amy Miller and Beth Stelling. Amy invents a word you can never unhear, hard as you may try. And Beth tells us what happens when you combine your mother's water bra and Olympian-level flexibility. Please rate and review like you…

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Ep 704 - Cursed Bread, by Sophie Mackintosh 1:00:20

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This is another one of those historical books that could have resulted from a Wikipedia dive, this one's arguably based on a real historical event but with a non-real non-historical protagonist . Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Jake Johnson, Gareth Reynolds and Eric Edelstein 36:13

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In our second Wrong Turns episode, Jameela welcomes We're Here to Help hosts Jake Johnson (Spider-Verse trilogy, New Girl), and Gareth Reynolds (Arrested Development, You're the Worst) along with Eric Edelstein (Parks and Recreation, Twin Peaks). Jake shares a hair don't, Gareth breaks from proper lavatory etiquette, and Eric continues his brave ba…

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MJGMB #166: Conference Finals and More with Travonne Edwards 35:12

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Miles and Producer Jabari were joined by podcaster and host of iHeart's The G.O.T.E Travonne Edwards for today's conversation about the Conference Finals matchups. The trio offered their predictions and thoughts on the matchups! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 703 - Play It As It Lays, by Joan Didion 1:07:52

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Did you know the towering career of Joan Didion included several novels, many of which were driven by the same acerbic wit and insight that helped to anoint her as an essential voice in the New Journalism movement? Her second novel, Play It As It Lays, traffics in much of the same Hollywood/Los Angeles social destruction that powered her essays, bu…

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GMBC ep05 - Rising Phoenix Game Con, April 2025 with Dan Collins, Pat French and Neal Devlin 37:02

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This lively discussion brings to light the intricate relationship between literature and tabletop gaming, particularly focusing on how beloved book characters inspire Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. The host engages with a trio of experienced Dungeon Masters—Dan, Pat, and Neil—who share their unique experiences and insights from years of gaming. They…

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MJGMB #165: Go New York, Go New York, Go with Dan Favale 42:15

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Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report NBA writer and podcaster Dan Favale for today's conversation. The trio discussed the Knicks vs Celtics, Brunson's brilliance and plenty more from around the league! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Bob the Drag Queen and Mae Martin 42:04

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We can think of no better way to launch a podcast than with our first two guests: Mae Martin and Bob the Drag Queen. Mae (Handsome podcast, debut album “I’m a TV,” and upcoming Netflix series “Wayward”) shares their secret crush gone horribly wrong, and perhaps the most incorrect way to use a spatula. Bob (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, The Traitors, N…

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Introducing Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil 1:25

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For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil hosts a new podcast called Wrong Turns where she gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ mi…

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Ep 702 - Alice Adams, by Booth Tarkington 1:11:28

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Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…

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MJGMB #164: Comebacks, Buzzer-Beaters and More with Justin Rowan 35:48

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Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by friend-of-show and Cavs/NBA podcaster Justin Rowan for today's episode. The Chasedown Pod host broke down Cleveland's injury battles and whether they still have a shot in the EC, Anthony Edwards continuing to knock off legends and the big GM 1 wins by Denver and New York! See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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GMBC ep04 - The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey with Alex, Sean and Ian 53:16

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We're here with three new gamemasters, Alex Jackl, Sean Murphy and Ian Eller to explore the new Universe by James S. A. Corey, the creators of the Expanse. The Mercy of Gods, the first book in the Captive's War series pits the human-like Anjinn against the overwhelming forces of the technologically superior and authoritarian Carryx who come to conq…

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Ep 701 - Madeline (series), by Ludwig Bemelmans 1:16:08

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Everyone get into two lines, break your bread, brush your teeth, get into bed, and listen to our episode about Ludwig Bemelmans’ original series of Madeline stories. We talk about the art’s blend of sketchy and beautiful, the rise of Pepito, and the voice acting in 90s educational CD-ROM games. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to square…

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MJGMB #163: Brunson Has Been the Man at the Garden with Blake Wexler 48:46

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The guys were pleased to be joined by comedian Blake Wexler for today's episode. The three of them discussed each playoff matchup and highlighted the top performers so far in the postseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 700 - Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, by Stephenie Meyer 1:35:40

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We have to go back. Back to FORKS! To celebrate 700 episodes of our show, we decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a companion novel celebrating the tenth anniversary of Twilight. Meet Beaufort and Edythe, who very much resemble Bella and Edward, and the rest of the genderswapped cast who inhabit this novel that is definitely not all differ…

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MJGMB #162: Playoff Favorites, Odds and Momentum with Jamieson Welsh 44:24

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Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by longtime sports bettor and analyst Jamieson Welsh on today's episode. The trio discussed which teams may be in trouble, which teams are obvious contenders and which players to watch for this postseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

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This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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GMBC ep03 - Nettle and Bone by T Kingfisher with Petra Jackl, Roger Alix-Gadreau and Colleen Nachtrieb 33:29

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Petra Jackl, Roger Alix-Gaudreau, Colleen Nachtrieb, and Eric Jackson dive into the enchanting—and at times unsettling—world of T Kingfisher's *Nettle and Bone*, exploring its rich tapestry of themes that juxtapose dark fairy tale elements with a fierce critique of patriarchal structures. The conversation highlights how the narrative revolves aroun…

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MJGMB #161: We Inherit the Playoff Beef with Justin Spears 48:46

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Jack and Jabari were pleased to be joined by ESPN's Justin Spears for today's playoff discussion. The trio broke down matchup expectations and potential upset candidates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

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Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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MJGMB #160: Now Or Never Around the League with Warren Shaw 42:47

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Miles and Jabari were pleased to be joined by 19 Media Group’s Warren Shaw for today’s episode. The three of them discussed the state of Warren’s Celtics, some surprising moves from playoff teams around the league and another fun round of ‘Contenders vs Pretenders’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 1 - Welcome to the Bay! 42:13

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Welcome to Dub Dynasty, the limited podcast series that covers the behind the scenes story of the Golden State Warriors dynastic four championship run over the last ten years, and looks ahead to the next chapter in their incredible journey as the Warriors continue to push for success during the 2025 season. In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez talks…

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Ep 697 - The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner 1:15:49

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This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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MJGMB #159: Tell Us Where to Go in the Playoff Races with Charlie Cummings 50:51

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Miles and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by DraftKings and Swish Theory writer Charlie Cummings on the latest episode. The trio discussed the state of the Warriors as we gear up for the postseason and plenty more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins 1:35:49

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The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…