Best Nether Podcasts (2025)

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Go Away and Grow Some Hair 1:41:38

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== A pair of 2-0 wins for Manchester City this week and David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and football commentator for the Premier League, the BBC and others Conor McNamara to review the victories against Everton and…

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No Kings, and Barely a Prince 44:04

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense. 👑 TOP STORY: Prince Andrew has officially been fired. We look at what happens when a royal loses his job — and his headed notepaper. 🇬🇧 OTHER UK NEWS: China has threatened the UK following the collapse of a major trial and some truly diplomat…

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Ep. 8—Frisco Noir: Rachel Walther Discusses Orson Welles' "The Lady From Shanghai" (1947) 39:38

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By Knox Bronson

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Hurdling a Fence (Chased by a Bull), Carrying a Baby Donkey 1:17:37

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As the international break comes to an end, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and, from MCFC Lads and the City representative on The Overlap, Luke Stanley, to discuss the upcoming games with Everton and Villarreal. Evertonian David Downie joins the show from The Blue Room podcast to discuss how things are going for the blue half of Merse…

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Can Russian AI get thrown out of Windows? 45:51

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief. 🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently broken out — at least according to the press releases. But what’s Trump’s role in it all, and can a man who once tried to buy Greenland really solve …

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Ep. 7—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" (1944) Part Two 32:51

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Welcome back, Frisco fans! You're tuning into Part Two and the conclusion of our deep dive into the San Francisco Examiner's 1944 sensation: "WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex," by the legendary, if controversial, author Gertrude Atherton. If you missed the start, you definitely want to go back and listen to Part One! This episode picks up where…

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Making Hat-Tricks Great Again 1:18:38

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After the nervy end to the 1-0 win at Brentford, David Mooney is joined by City fans Andy MacNab and Adam Monk to discuss Manchester City's recent form. The first half was dominant, the second half needed some fighting spirit... but three points is three points, so where does that leave City against their competitors this season? The victory is als…

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This Episode is Tr*mp Free! 46:46

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriously Trump-free. 👼 We turn our attention to higher beings — spiritual, celestial, and possibly bureaucratic. Are they watching us? Guiding us? Or just muting Earth’s notifications? 🐒 In animal news, we ponder…

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1. Oakham 40:43

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First stop of the new series is Oakham, nestled in the UK’s smallest county – Rutland. Rutland has a village that's proudly twinned with Paris (even if the Parisians don’t know), has Europe’s largest man-made lake (which required flooding a local village) and hangs its horseshoes the other way round (so the devil falls out, obviously). Joining Mark…

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This is Why They Don’t Build Trains out of Magnesium 1:28:01

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After an agonising last-minute equaliser in Monaco (with a fair bit of controversy thrown in), David Mooney is joined by City fan Dan Burke and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell, to discuss Manchester City's victory over Burnley and their draw in the Champions League. Did the scorelines of each game tell the whole story? Possibly not. Erling Haaland…

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Ep. 7—The Examiner's 1944 Moral Crusade Against Barfly Women—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" Part 1 50:12

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, we're diving into the San Francisco Examiner's sensational 1944 moral crusade against Barfly Women and the threat they posed to the social fabric of San Francisco. The paper hired the renowned 86-year-old author and novelist, Gertrude Atherton, a San Francisco native, to mount an investigation into t…

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Sorry Iran, it's Cost-No 53:22

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines. 🇺🇸 Trump at the UN — the world’s most chaotic diplomat-in-chief takes his brand of bluster to the global stage. What did he say this time, and did anyone manage to stay awake? 🐒 In Palau, macaques are making mischi…

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The Man Who Doesn't Know What His Toes Are 1:29:44

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== After a combative draw at Arsenal and a comfortable win at Huddersfield, David Mooney is joined by City fan James Faulkner and The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to reflect on a busy week. They look at Pep Guardiola's set-up at The E…

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What a State 48:36

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron for a globe-spanning episode of satire, scandal, and despair. 💻 Don’t miss our live stream! Join us on 26th October for a Bugle you can watch in real time. Tickets available now at thebuglepodcast.com. 🇺🇸 In the US, late-night comedy takes a hit as Jimmy Kimmel gets cancelled—we unpac…

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One Long Kick to the Nether Regions 1:31:06

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Back-to-back wins for Manchester City appears to have brought the confidence back ahead of a tricky tie with Arsenal. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from The City Ramble podcast, Amos Murphy, as we reflect on wins over Manchester United and Napoli. After Phil Foden's performance across the two games, we focus on his retu…

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Real Housewives of the UN 46:37

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story... 🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit? 🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—sc…

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The Spaghetti Lock-Picker 1:43:15

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to look ahead to the matches with Manchester United and Napoli this week. After two defeats in a row, City go into the Derby looking to bounce…

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(Strong)men Making Friends 49:11

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through... 🇨🇳 In China, the latest “conference” brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying. 🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded Department of War makes a bold statement, and bad rhy…

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Homemade Coleslaw 1:14:26

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After a second defeat in two games, David Mooney is joined by Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News and City fan KC to try and work out what went wrong (and what needs fixing) from the trip to Brighton. The discuss how the game changed on a series of substitutions and how it was almost like there were two different Manchester City teams …

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Nobody 2 Watch? (Geek Gab, Episode 399!) 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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Warpig reviews the films of Andy Sedaris, and the new action flick NOBODY 2!By Geek Gab

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The Bugle Guide to September 39:55

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Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by. And don't forget to get your tickets for our live show at the Leicester Square Theatre in October. Or your ticket to watch the live stream. Buy them here: https://www.t…

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The Big Greek Catfish 1:16:12

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== After Manchester City's first defeat of the season, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and by Joe Butterfield from The City Ramble podcast to discuss what went wrong against Tottenham. They look at City pl…

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Alien Erf! (Geek Gab, Episode 398!) 1:19:42

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Daddy Warpig and Dorrinal have begun the new FX tv series Alien: Earth! Plus gaming, news, and whatever else! Come for the review, stay for the RANT!By Geek Gab

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Ep. 6—Jimmie Tarantino Pt. 2: D.A. Thomas Lynch Spells Out Jimmie's Scams in Post-WWII Frisco 28:16

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California State Attorney General Thomas C. Lynch was the Assistant D.A. in San Francisco in the late 1940s, the years Jimmie Tarantino, blackmailer and extortionist magazine publisher, was plying his trade in San Francisco at the behest of Frisco gambling czar Bones Remmer. This episode comes from the Oral History Department of the Bancroft Librar…

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The Telescopic Scarecrow, the Mutant Bumpkin, and the Barnyard Goliath 1:31:26

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SDGC Live 8/14/25 - On Nintendo Weirdness and Other Things ft. Mike Drucker 1:34:26

2M ago1:34:26

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SDGC welcomes back Author/Comedian/Gamer (derogatory)/Former Nintendo Employee Mike Drucker to the show! This week it's a lengthy stew of what we've been playing followed by discussion of Nintendo culture and quirks, including the ongoing Switch 2 devkit scarcity as well as the hammer coming down from them on a Japanese charity event. We also found…

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Geek Golf! (Geek Gab, Episode 397!) 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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We talk D&D and review Happy Gilmore 2!By Geek Gab

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The Bugle is LIVE! 30:43

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Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman. The Bugle can only exist if you support us: donate, follow us on YouTube, spread the word. Introduced by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Produced by Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Peanut Butter in the Sliders 1:37:47

2M ago1:37:47

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The new season is almost here, so it's time to get back to it with some brand new Blue Moon Podcast nonsense. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to review the Club World Cup campaign, discuss the transfer business so far, and preview the upcoming match with Wolves. Sam Rosbottom runs through the big s…

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Ep. 5—Jimmie Tarantino Part 1: When Frank Sinatra and Mickey Cohen Invested in His Hollywood Nite Life Magazine 32:26

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This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast introduces listeners to Jimmie Tarantino, a man described as a "louse, a blowhard, a barely literate, anti-Communist shake-down artist." The episode delves into Tarantino's early life in East Orange, New Jersey, and his eventual move to Hollywood where he became a peripheral member of Frank Sin…

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Sean Korsgaard is Battleborn! (Geek Gab, Episod 396!) 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Sean CW Korsgaard is launching a new magazine of fantastic fiction: Battleborn!https://igg.me/at/battlebornmagBy Geek Gab

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SDGC Live 7/31/25 - Now sponsored by Philabieldia Cream Cheese 1:36:00

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This week serves up a terrible podcast title as we look closer at the latest Nintendo Partner Direct, which was a good one for certain fans of HD-2D RPGs. Also on the docket, discussing the scarce Switch 2 dev kit situation that is actively hurting developers, and a new video game that definitely isn't Horizon but probably confused at least one per…

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Fantastic Four! (Geek Gab, Episode 395!) 1:25:31

3M ago1:25:31

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RIP Ozzy and the Hulkster! o7We review FANTASTIC FOUR!By Geek Gab

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Golf, Gaza and skinny men on drugs 50:24

3M ago50:24

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Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations. 🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness o…

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SDGC Live 7/24/25 - Yes We're Still Talking Switch 2 1:51:52

3M ago1:51:52

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Another week and more Switch 2 talk, this time its continued Bananza gushing, as well as breaking down the launch sales for Switch 2, which set new records. Also from the latest Circana data, the group talks about the Xbox numbers and what they might mean. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the comm…

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Bonus Ep. 5—Call It FRISCO Part Two—Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict 26:04

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In "Call It FRISCO, Part 2," host Knox Bronson defends his podcast's name, "The Secret History of Frisco," against objections from hither and thither, including the Reddit San Francisco group. Historical figures like Emperor Norton and madam Sally Stanford each make an appearance, showcasing their differing views on the term "Frisco." "Colorful cha…

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Catalytic Comics! (Geek Gab, Episode 394!) 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

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Special Guest: Catalytic Comics! Sci Fi Action!https://catalyticcomics.com/https://www.x.com/CatalyticComicsBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Ep. 4—FRISCO NOIR With Rachel Walther—The Maltese Falcon No.1 (1931) & No.2 (1941) and Dark Passage (1947) 47:38

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In this episode, the first of a series, Knox Bronson, host of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast, welcomes Rachel Walther, a film noir expert and author, to discuss the genre's connection to San Francisco. Walther, who writes for the Film Noir Foundation's "Noir City" magazine and has a forthcoming book on "Dog Day Afternoon," highlights San Fr…

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Slipping on ICE 33:12

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalis…

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SDGC Live 7/17/25 - OH BANANA 1:42:21

3M ago1:42:21

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Another week, another show...this time the SDGC crew is joined by Austin Lee Matthews. The news is light but it's easy to spend an hour talking about what we've played, which of course includes the big new Switch 2 release - Donkey Kong Bananza. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Disco…

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Ep. 4—The Story of Johnny Ochsner, The Rich Kid Romeo, and the Lovesick Stowaways 45:47

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The episode chronicles the romantic life of Johnny Ochsner, a young Oakland oil heir whose escapades in the 1940s became international news. Marguerite Faye Human and Teresa Briston, separately stowawayed across the Pacific in pursuit of Johnny, driven by dreams of marriage. The story involves underage sex, a high-seas burglary, and the interventio…

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SuperGab! (Geek Gab, Episode 393!) 1:23:31

3M ago1:23:31

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Superman Review Show!By Geek Gab

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Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World 43:26

3M ago43:26

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to com…

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John C. Wright! (Geek Gab, Episode 392!) 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

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Interview with Grandmaster of Science Fiction John C. Wright!By Geek Gab

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Palestine Inaction 44:51

4M ago44:51

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes). 🗺️ Palestin…

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Brian Niemeier's NETHEREAL Returns! (Geek Gab, Episode 391!) 1:41:21

4M ago1:41:21

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Brian Niemeier's first novel, NETHEREAL, with a new special edition!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-editionBy Geek Gab

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SDGC Live 7/3/25 - Even More Switch 2 and...massive Xbox layoffs 1:52:04

4M ago1:52:04

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SDGC is joined by special guest Sam Tolbert to discuss our first month with the Switch 2, favourite games on it so far, and the implications of large Xbox layoffs this week. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folks to talk…

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Bonus Episode 3—When Sally Stanford Kicked Humphrey Bogart Out Of Her Flagship Pleasure Palace At 1144 Pine Street In 1941 43:29

4M ago43:29

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This bonus episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast delves into the scandalous lives intertwined with San Francisco's notorious madam, Sally Stanford. Born Mabel Busby in 1903, Stanford's early life of poverty and a wrongful imprisonment for cashing stolen checks fueled her determination to achieve financial independence. By 21, she opened…

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BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money 42:51

4M ago42:51

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets. Produced by Ch…

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Christopher DiNote! (Geek Gab, Episode 390!) 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

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Author and editor Christopher DiNote joins the gab!https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QPTWCMVBy Geek Gab