Best Narrative Declaration Podcasts (2025)

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The Prisoner | Wrath & Glory | Ep. 12 3:10:50

13d ago3:10:50

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Rot Burst | Rotgrind | S4 E2 2:39:37

13d ago2:39:37

2:39:37

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#1649 Sean Sherman and Native American Food 57:07

12h ago57:07

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Clay talks with noted chef, author, activist, and visionary Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota man who is changing the world of indigenous food. Sean is the author of an award-winning book, The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen, and another book, Turtle Island, which is coming out in November. They discuss the white conquest of the North American contine…

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Piggy Bank: Clown Car Declares Phillies Back; Devin Williams Out as Yankees Closer; Dansby Swanson on Oiling His Glove 41:38

1d ago41:38

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The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verb…

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Hitting Conditions: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Goes Deep on Pete Crow-Armstrong; Buster Top 5 Teams; Mets Sweep Phillies 53:14

4d ago53:14

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what sepa…

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Bobblehead: Another Wild Game at Wrigley; Mets' Hot Start; A's Promote Nick Kurtz; Reviewing Steinbrenner Field 1:12:34

6d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the…

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INTERVIEW: Cuban Missile Crisis, CIA, JFK - Behind the Scenes with Jeff Shaara 33:52

7d ago33:52

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Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. An…

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#1648 Hitting the Road With Lewis and Clark 52:43

7d ago52:43

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Occasional guest host and LTA videographer Nolan Johnson joins Clay to talk about the epic Lewis and Clark Airstream journey of 2025, wherein Clay will follow the Lewis and Clark Trail from Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia to Astoria, Oregon, and back again. Historian James Ronda said the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06 was “America’s first…

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From His Tuchus: Fernando Tatis Jr. on His Dad’s Advice to Improve His Swing; Clown Car Hits Houston 45:59

8d ago45:59

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Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. The…

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Pickleball: Cubs Need Pitching Help; Padres at No. 1; World Series Ring 58:27

11d ago58:27

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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks a…

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Emissions Test: The Clubhouse Director Greg Whiteley; Juan Soto Saying The Quiet Part; Alex Bregman What If 1:09:43

13d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating th…

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INTERVIEW: The Drama Behind the Declaration of Independence with Tom McMillan 49:10

14d ago49:10

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Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. An…

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#1647 The Future of the Public Lands 52:39

14d ago52:39

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Clay's interview with Walt Dabney, who worked for over 30 years in the National Park System, including serving as America's Chief Ranger for five and a half years in Washington, D.C. Mr. Dabney is lecturing around the country about the threat to public lands from those who would return them to the states or privatize them altogether. Mr. Dabney ref…

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Heckuva Buffet: Cubs’ Big Weekend; Tyler Glasnow on Dodgers’ Clubhouse Vibes; Justin Steele Out for the Season 37:24

15d ago37:24

37:24

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster pile into the Clown Car after the Chicago Cubs’ very good weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs’ strong defense up the middle, Justin Steele’s season-ending injury, the Padres’ three-consecutive shutout and what will determine the NL West. Then, Tyler Glasnow talks about the media circus…

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Realer Than I Thought: Buster’s Top 5; Indecisive Blue Jays Pay the Price; Jake Peavy on Spencer Schwellenbach 1:05:33

18d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pit…

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Something is Askew: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Blue Jay for Life; Pete Alonso on a Tear; Is the Dodgers Defense Championship Caliber? 59:36

20d ago59:36

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving th…

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INTERVIEW: BTS on Apple’s “Masters of the Air” with John Orloff 46:28

21d ago46:28

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Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. An…

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#1646 The Legacy of Louis L'Amour and American Western Fiction 57:01

21d ago57:01

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Clay interviews Beau L’Amour, the son of Louis L'Amour, the celebrated author of multi-million best-selling Westerns. Beau L’Amour is the manager of his father’s literary estate. By his passing at 80 in 1988, Louis L’Amour wrote just under 100 novels and more than 250 short stories. All of his books are still in print. Clay and Beau talked about ch…

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New Suits: Statement Sweep from the Red Sox; Giants Atop the NL West; Ravy Chats with Kristian Campbell 37:46

22d ago37:46

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David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster pile in the Clown Car to discuss the Red Sox’s emphatic sweep of the Cardinals, Rafael Devers coming out of his slump, Alex Bregman fitting in perfectly, the Cardinals reaping what it sowed following a quiet offseason, the Giants standing over the Dodgers and Padres and the Rangers running hot out of the gate. The…

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How Many Enemies: Players React to Top 100; Torpedo Bat is Overhyped; Braves in Trouble; Ballpark & Beyond 46:16

25d ago46:16

46:16

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss ESPN Top 100 MLB players list, the players' reaction to the list, why they can't abide by Aaron Judge being at No. 4, why the torpedo bat chatter will blow over soon, Jorge's thoughts on the Dodgers' chase for 117, and the Braves 0-7 start. Then, Todd Radom returns for the 2025 to share his weekly Ballpark & Beyond…

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Trump Declares Liberation from Unbalanced Trade: In the Tank #490 1:20:08

26d ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Tariffs are the subject of heated debate not just between Democrats and Republicans, but within the spectrum of right wing economic thought as well. Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs for every country on the planet, in an attempt to end unfair trade imbalances across the board. Some countries have already started falling in line, the question …

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Paintball Gun: Torpedo Bats Explode Onto the Scene; Jurickson Profar Suspended; Garrett Crochet & Jackson Merrill Extended 1:06:43

27d ago1:06:43

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ feasible path to 117 wins, the San Diego Padres extending Jackson Merrill and the Boston Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet, Aaron Judge chasing a number you won’t expect, and whether they’re panicking over Roki Sasaki and Rafael Devers. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about his reaction to the torpedo bats, how worried…

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INTERVIEW: Making Apple's 'Masters of the Air' with Donald L. Miller & Kirk Saduski 46:32

28d ago46:32

46:32

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. An…

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#1645 The Resurrection of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 57:53

28d ago57:53

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Clay is joined by one of his favorite guests and favorite people, historian Joe Ellis of Vermont. The discussion is about the Trump administration’s attempt to pull the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 out of the historical dust and apply it to what it regards as undesirable foreigners in the United States. Two Alien acts, the Sedition Act, and the Natura…

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Validated: Clown Car First Weekend Impressions; Padres Sweep Braves; Yankees Unleash Torpedo Bats; Rafael Devers Struggles 39:43

29d ago39:43

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Karl Ravech and Buster chat following the Padres’ sweep of the Braves to start the season. They discuss a validating series win for San Diego, the Yankees deploying the torpedo bats, Aaron Judge’s magical start, Rafael Devers struggling as a new DH, if Roki Sasaki will land in the minor leagues soon, and other first weekend impressions. Then, Sarah…

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The Rise of the New Right - In The Tank #489 1:45:27

1M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

The 2024 election will go down in history as a radical and lasting political realignment in America on the right. The Republican Party of the 80s and 90s is gone, and with it the influence of past presidents and the thought leaders of the right. In their place is a new populism led by former Democrats who were driven out by radical leftists. But is…

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Driving to San Diego: Clown Car Recap of Opening Day 44:08

1M ago44:08

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It’s a Clown Car edition of the podcast! David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster are in a car driving to San Diego following Dodgers-Tigers on Opening Day. They discuss the vibes around a 3-0 Dodgers team, the Tigers possible offensive struggles, which players dazzled on Opening Day, the Yankees needing their youth movement to produce, how worried the…

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Opening Day 2025: Jeff Passan Hates Making Picks; Joe Buck Returns to the Baseball Booth; Orioles & Mets Previews 1:22:52

1M ago1:22:52

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Jeff’s regrets picking the Brewers to win the NL Central, why they like the Braves over the Phillies in the NL East, the AL East being impossible to predict, if the Yankees will make the playoffs and why everyone is sleeping on Jackson Merrill. Then, Joe Buck stops by ahead of his return to the baseball broadcast boot…

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A New Initiative | Rotgrind | S4 E1 4:32:24

1M ago4:32:24

4:32:24

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INTERVIEW: World War I Strategy, Battles, and Mistakes with Dr. Nick Lloyd 47:33

1M ago47:33

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Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. An…

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#1644 Thomas Jefferson and American Diplomacy and Trade 1:15:19

1M ago1:15:19

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Guest host David Horton interviews Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, about his life as a diplomat. Jefferson served for five years as the American minister to the court of Louis XVI just before the French Revolution. Then, he served three years as America’s first Secretary of State — trying to keep the United States from b…

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This Perplexes Me: Shane McClanahan Injured; Blue Jays Optimistic about Signing Vlad Jr.?; Mariners & Nationals Previews 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shane McClanahan going down for the Rays, Tanner Bibee getting a new contract with the Guardians, Mark Shapiro expressing unfound confidence about the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation and the sudden passing of Brett Gardner's son. Then, Rayn Divish previews the Mariners and Charlie Slowes previews the Nationals. Plus,…

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