Best Internet Of Garbage Podcasts (2025)

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103 - Dragon Quest V: Hand of The Heavenly Bride 1:06:57

8h ago1:06:57

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Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Suppo…

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Remember the Jevons Paradox! 28:38

4d ago28:38

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We like to think that increases in efficiency lead to greater sustainability – to lower resource use. But from cars to computers to bitcoin, it seems the reverse is true – efficiency stimulates demand. It’s an oft forgotten rule of economics called the Jevons Paradox, and it might explain why the demand for almost everything keeps going up even whi…

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Kanye Sucks Off His Cousin 1:41:31

5d ago1:41:31

1:41:31

Pantelis and Amer talk about Kanye West, the middle east and kids getting hit by cars. Follow Amer: https://twitter.com/aaamerrez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amercomedy/ Goodnight Podcast https://linktr.ee/ITWASABONNENUIT GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON SUBSCRIPTION https://www.patreon.com/Pantelis/gift https://www.Patreon.com/Pantelis Join the Dis…

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That time a 4chan user got thrown in a Taliban prison 56:34

6d ago56:34

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Today, we’re telling a story of human ingenuity. Except, in a dumb way. It’s one of the craziest things that has happened in a long time — which is really saying something — when some bro on 4chan ended up in a Taliban prison. Arturo Castro joins us to talk about a British guy named Miles Rutledge. Our guest Arturo Castro is an actor and currently …

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The Main Quest Is 5 5:38:56

9d ago5:38:56

5:38:56

The Main Quest is officially 5 years old! Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (24:47) - Very First Quiz (…

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The power and peril of the optimistic mind 28:38

11d ago28:38

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Human beings have a bias toward optimism, says astrophysicist turned author and editor, Sumit Paul-Choudhury. While we may not always acknowledge it, the power of optimism is what drives our species forward. But beware of the modern craze for "Manifesting" — wishful thinking, no matter how intense, only has impact if it's married to action. Also, w…

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Netflix's "Adolescence" and the masculinity crisis 1:02:01

13d ago1:02:01

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On March 13, 2025, Netflix released Adolescence, and ever since, parents have been learning that Andrew Tate is bad. What are we to do? Ryan talks to Grant about how the problems we have on the internet now are not dramatically new, it’s just that everyone has the internet in their pocket all the time — and, to borrow a 2010s phrase, the solution t…

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Chinese Cars & Poseidon the War Lord 58:00

14d ago58:00

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Pantelis & Poseidon talk about Trump, China, Canadian elections and health food stores. Follow Poseidon: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theposeidon69 GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON SUBSCRIPTION https://www.patreon.com/Pantelis/gift https://www.Patreon.com/Pantelis Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZgFWZVP3WU Intro song by ORCHAD https://you…

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102 - Kingdom Hearts (w/ Eric Gess) 3:03:17

15d ago3:03:17

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Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find…

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AI's "hidden labour" and the move toward a linkless internet 28:37

18d ago28:37

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Artificial intelligence, it turns out, has a heavy human backend — they're called "data labellers"; they mostly live in developing countries, and there are ethical questions about their pay and work conditions. So, why aren't we talking more about them? Also, Google and other search companies have begun replacing hyperlinks with AI summaries. It's …

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Has China already won the internet? 59:31

20d ago59:31

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Today we’re talking about a panic that’s been simmering for a while but has, in the past couple of years, become a full-blown panic. And that’s the technological Cold War that the US is waging with China. (Okay, and now also the tariff war, but that’s with pretty much everyone.) Are the Chinese really so radically different from us, or — at least w…

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The Show Must Go On (George Assily & Sam Adamo) 1:21:56

20d ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Sam Adamo explains Mussolini to the gang Follow George: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeassily/ Follow Sam https://youtube.com/@SamAdamo https://www.tiktok.com/@imsamadamo?lang=en Follow Poseidon: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theposeidon69 GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON SUBSCRIPTION https://www.patreon.com/Pantelis/gift https://www.Patreo…

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101 - Comix Zone 47:29

22d ago47:29

47:29

Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself so…

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The roots of techno-authoritarianism 28:38

25d ago28:38

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Does the spirit of the "Futurist" movement live on today in the likes of Elon Musk and America's intrigue of techno-oligarchs? The Italian poet and fantasist Flippo Tommaso Marinetti almost died in a car crash, and out of that experience was born the "Futurist" movement. It went on to inspire the fascism of Benito Mussolini with an energetic emphas…

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My friend's dad is a Holocaust denier now 39:34

27d ago39:34

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Today, we’re doing something a little different. Grant asks Ryan to step back from being host, and instead to step in as a social worker for people who fall for conspiracy theories. The person in question is Grant’s friend’s dad, who read a recent “report” saying that the Holocaust “actually wasn’t as bad as they say,” and it’s tearing his family a…

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Some challenges to conventional economic thinking 28:38

1M ago28:38

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Does modern economic thinking act as a roadblock to change? Economists Kate Raworth and Rainer Kattel certainly think so. The alternatives they propose involve acknowledging limits not just obsessing about growth. And a caution from design and management expert Raz Godelink – it always pays to be skeptical when big business puts on the sustainabili…

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Here's who killed the #MeToo movement (with Kat Tenbarge) 1:05:41

1M ago1:05:41

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Are we in the post-MeToo era? In this episode, we’re reconciling with not only how society at large has adapted to its rise and fall, but also how Hollywood and social media have adapted as well. Spitfire News’s Kat Tenbarge joins us to discuss that — and just who it is that killed #MeToo. Our guest Kat Tenbarge is an independent journalist, and pu…

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Civility, trash talking and more sociable cities 28:38

1M ago28:38

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It certainly feels like a very shouty world. But have we really reached a new low point in civility? And, if so, where to from here? We examine what civility really entails and how it can help foster cooperation but also lead to the submission of minorities. And did you know that even the design of our urban spaces can shape and limit acts of civil…

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Who turned Gen Z fascist? (With Felix Biederman) 58:59

1M ago58:59

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Every four years America suffers through a national election, with its own distinct collection of far-right freaks. Yet against the trend, in 2024 many of the youngest voters started finding them appealing. So who or what turned Gen Z fascist? Felix Biederman of Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the main players in the right-wing (mano)sphere, a…

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100 - Sonic CD (w/ Chris Coplien & Matt Storm) 2:52:14

1M ago2:52:14

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100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy! I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so spec…

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#258 - The Return Of The Toothless King 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

The return of a legend. Follow George: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeassily/ Follow Guido: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/guidograssojr/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/guidograssojr Follow Poseidon: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theposeidon69 GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON SUBSCRIPTION https://www.patreon.com/Pantelis/gift https://www.…

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Limitarianism — could a cap on wealth reduce inequality? 28:38

2M ago28:38

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When a company CEO can be paid 1,000 times the average employee's salary it's probably time to take a long hard look at wealth inequality. And those calling for the rich to pay more aren't always the ones you'd expect – Patriotic Millionaires is a group of mega rich individuals demanding greater, not lesser taxation. Then there's the Dutch philosop…

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Who orders hitmen online? (With Carl Miller) 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Right now, you might be thinking someone, somewhere, is on the internet doing something for money that’s really awful. That’s probably true, and has been in the past. Although, plenty of times it’s not — take Bonsai Kittens — but what about Red Rooms, where you can supposedly pay for assassinations or watch live torture? Today journalist Carl Mille…

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99 - Disney's Aladdin (w/ Ryan of List Off) 1:43:25

2M ago1:43:25

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I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today! Check out List Off HERE! Support the show and…

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A Tale Of Crime & Poker 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

1:28:31

Pantelis, Josh and Sam talk Pizza, Poker, Stand Up and Gypsies. Follow Sam: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imsamadamo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamAdamo Twitter: https://twitter.com/imsamadamo Follow Josh: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joshuashapiro/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/joshapiro Twitter https://twitter.com/JoshapiroTwi…

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Do Democrats Realize That Wasn’t The Reverend Al Green? 37:52

2M ago37:52

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Ben Stein and Judah Friedman discuss President Trump being our graceful orator in chief who also has an amazing sense of humor. Plus the world should be scared right no of The United States Of America because we have a President who means what he says and says what he means.By Ben Stein, Judah Friedman

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Understanding attention and a craving for certainty 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Are we really facing an attention crisis? Historian, Daniel Immerwahr, has his doubts. In fact, he says ours is an era of obsession as much as distraction and of zeal as much as indifference. Also, the paradox of certainty: we crave it, argues the University of Alberta's, Timothy Caulfield, even though it's so easy to fake. Guests Daniel Immerwahr …

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You’re panicking wrong about AI (with Casey Newton) 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

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On the bad side, we have copyright infringement, exploitation, and misinformation; on the good side, we have its uses for brainstorming, editing work, and combating loneliness. On both sides, everyone is freaking out about AI — but are we freaking out about it for the right reasons? Casey Newton joins us to make the pitch that whatever you think, A…

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Canada and the Mentally Ill w/Freeway Frank 1:13:41

2M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Pantelis and Freeway talk Canada, podcasts and the mentally ill. Frank is a longtime radio host turned podcaster Follow Frank: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freewayfrank/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedrivebypodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/freewayfrank Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZgFWZVP3WU Follow Poseidon: Instag…

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Minerals For Peace Is A Good Thing 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are Joined by Larry Klayman to discuss, the immediate successes President Trump and his administration have achieved domestically and internationally.By Judah Friedmn, Larry Klayman, Ben Stein

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Flow Batteries, windships, and a new approach to off-grid solar 28:38

2M ago28:38

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They're cheaper and safer than their lithium counterparts, they're easier to scale-up, and they can hold power for much longer than conventional batteries, so why aren't flow batteries better known? The technology has been under development for decades, but enthusiasts now say they're finding their place in the sun. Also, why more and more cargo co…

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Trump Gaza 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Pantelis, Poseidon, Sam Adamo and George Assily talk Superbowl, Al Pacino's gay film and more. Josh and Matthew are comedians. Follow Josh: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joshuashapiro/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/joshapiro Twitter https://twitter.com/JoshapiroTwitch Follow Matthew: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wafflesauc3/ Join the Di…

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I am Nourished by Joy Reid's tears. 47:54

2M ago47:54

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On the February 25, 2025, edition of #TheWolrdAccordingToBenStein -- I am nourished by Joy Reid’s tears -- our panel looks at why Detroit stopped making cars people wanted and why government stopped being responsive to the people. Plus a potpourri of items designed to entertain and inform you.By Judah Friedman, Ben Stein, Peter Roff

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Here's why everyone's fighting about delivery apps (with Allegra Rosenberg) 55:53

2M ago55:53

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Perhaps you’ve seen someone pop off online about a delivery order going wrong, or it being too expensive. Maybe you’ve been one of those people. Some call them “Treatlerites” — “treat” + “Hitler,” of course — and it’s when general panic ensues after someone acts selfishly dictatorial about their delivery app output, and foolishly decides to rant ab…

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BONUS: One month of DOGE shit 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Ryan and Grant discuss what we've seen one month into the second Trump Administration, and what it means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ben Stein Is Not Quite Dead Yet 57:19

2M ago57:19

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On the February 20, 2025, edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, yes, Ben Stein Is Not Dead Yet. Our panel reviews the latest events in Israel and Gaza, the DOGE discoveries, and the deep state. Join @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft for the most entertaining hour on the Internet you’ll find this week.…

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Modern museums, accountability, and openness 28:38

2M ago28:38

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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is opening-up its storeroom, turning the back end of the operation into a public resource. It's about attracting new patrons, but it's also about accountability, the Museum's managers have declared. Across the Western world museums are having to reexamine their mission and redefine the relationship they have…

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Is dating worse than ever? (With Magdalene Taylor) 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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When it comes to modern relationships, most reporting has three main points: Gen Z is sexless and puritan, Millennials are scared about their inevitable doom, and Boomers are boozers who are going down swinging — literally. In this age of social media and apps, we couldn’t help but wonder: has technology made dating worse? Magdalene Taylor joins us…

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98 - Vectorman (w/ Afterglow Podcast) 1:53:28

2M ago1:53:28

1:53:28

Do you have the balls to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today! Check out Leathco on these podcasts:The Afterglow Support the show a…

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