Best Robbie And Lisa Podcasts (2025)

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Book Club: The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinar 22:41

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This month we read The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco and discuss all things murder and investigation! We talk through how not to make yourself look guilty... whether you are or not! Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to [email protected]. Instagram: @wearedoingfine 6

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NUREMBERG and THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST—Jack El-Hai 57:06

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The film Nuremberg, to be released November 7th, 2025 is an American drama written, co-produced and edited by James Vanderbilt. It is based on the 2013 book, THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST by Jack El Hai.. In 1945, after his capture at the end of the Second World War, Hermann Göring arrived at an American-run detention center in war-torn Luxembourg,…

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48. How should you act as an in-house lawyer? With Sharon Bridglalsingh 42:44

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For the last year and a half, Jim Baxter and the consulting team at IDEA, The Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds, have been working with the Law Society of England and Wales on a project looking at the ethics of in-house law. That project has involved talking to lots of lawyers who are both passionate and insightful about the job and the ethi…

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Robbie Bach: The Man Who Built Xbox and Now Thrills Us with Blockchain 42:02

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Get ready to dive into the exhilarating world of thrillers as Thriller Zone host Dave Temple chats with the brilliant Robbie Bach, the mastermind behind not just Xbox, but also a gripping new novel titled *The Blockchain Syndicate*. Right off the bat with Episode #242, we’re unraveling the layers of intrigue, murder, and the high-stakes game of tec…

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Episode 339: Leave the Civets Alone! 33:45

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This week: Robbie is a bougie boy and Lisa has been wedding hopping. We talk about our weeks and discuss the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank the Costco food court, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddi…

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Brooke Webster on Meow Mix, Cattyshack, and being featured in Chasing Amy and Go Fish 54:02

7d ago54:02

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Some of the most beloved lesbian bars of the past few decades have been the creations of our guest, Brooke Webster. This week, Brooke shares the stories behind Meow Mix (1996-2004) and Cattyshack (2005-2009). Her bars quickly became cultural phenomenons - from shoutouts on Ellen's coming out episode to features in Kevin Smith's cult classic lesbian…

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605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha) 1:54:14

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Crystal Nights,” “Zero for Conduct,” “Uncanny Valley,” “Bit Players,” “3-adica,” “Instantiation.” Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A TOWN WITHOUT PITY—Jason Vuic 1:23:56

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In the 1980s, the tiny town of Arcadia, Florida, was “fifty miles and fifty years from Sarasota.” With its cowboy roots, low-wage agricultural industries, and violent frontier history, Arcadia was a curious mix of the desolate ranchlands of West Texas and the stately homes and bitter race relations of the South. In A Town without Pity, award-winnin…

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From Screenplays to Novels: A Creative Journey with Christina and Anthony Adams 47:24

13d ago47:24

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Welcome to the 241st episode of The Thriller Zone with podcast host David Temple, he dives into the thrilling world of storytelling with Christina and Anthony Adams, the dynamic duo behind the captivating book "Chasing Shadows." Right off the bat, we explore the exciting journey of writing a fiction novel inspired by real-life events, blending myst…

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Episode 338: You Said It, Not Me 48:26

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This week: Robbie is self aware of a blossoming addiction, and Lisa realises she's maybe taken on a touch too much! We also discuss the upcoming No King protests and everything else going on in the U.S. before taking a look at the lighter side. We blind rank some Pokemon, ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, catch up on Accountabilibudd…

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NOIR BY NECESSITY—Mike Gatto 50:54

15d ago50:54

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Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act sucked him into the world of noir: wild theories, intransigent detectives, and unimaginable violence. This true crime story reads like a thriller, offering insight into the world of politics and the seedy underbelly of crime investigation in modern Los Ang…

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47. Should we be worried about cancel culture? With Alfred Archer and Georgie Mills 47:26

15d ago47:26

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Cancelling and cancel culture are terms that we hear a lot these days, and it's one of the many areas where there seems to be more heat than light. The phenomenon of cancelling has become a front in the so-called culture wars, with one side claiming it's a healthy form of protest, or simply confronting people with the consequences of their actions,…

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Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer on the "Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In," Lesbian Avengers, and queer visibility in the WNBA 55:16

20d ago55:16

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In 1999, Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer formed the activist group Lesbians for Liberty. Their purpose was to push for visibility in the WNBA and specifically, at the New York Liberty games. In Act I, Jess and Lisa sit down with Sarah to discuss the history of lesbians and the WNBA, the story of the Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In, and their experiences in ac…

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Episode 337: Angela All Along (Or Whatever) 37:27

21d ago37:27

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This week: Robbie is too hot, and too cold, and Lisa has a busy busy week! We also discuss the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank Marvel characters (Robbie crashes out), and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, catch up on Accountabilibuddies, AITA, …

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THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS—Mark Gray 1:13:30

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On October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow’s world changed forever. Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life—and the lives of thousands of others—were shattered. But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bond…

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604. The Best of Greg Egan Part 2 Review (with Anthony Ha) 1:43:52

26d ago1:43:52

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss six more stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Silver Fire” (1:30), “Reasons to be Cheerful” (16:42), “Oceanic” (28:10), “Oracle” (44:19), “Singleton” (1:04:54), “Dark Integers” (1:16:32). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your …

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Episode 336: Dancing Storms 32:32

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Every Killer Leaves A Trace - Dennis Carson 50:43

29d ago50:43

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They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death. Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of…

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46. Should we be worried about words changing their meaning? With Robbie Morgan 46:39

29d ago46:39

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Words such as 'woke', 'emotional labour' and 'gaslighting' get bandied around a lot, especially in online discourse. And as they get bandied around, their meaning can change over time. Of course, changes in the meaning of words are natural, inevitable and, usually harmless. However, Robbie Morgan, back for his record-setting third appearance on Eth…

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Book Club: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton 23:09

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Join us for book club! This month, we talk modern dating, friendships, and answer your questions while discussing Ghosts by Dolly Alderton. We also announce the book club pick for October! Find it on our book shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendat…

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Oak Chezar on rejecting the patriarchy and more stories from Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp 1:15:07

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Radical lesbian activist Oak Chezar spent three years protesting nuclear war at Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, and another five living on lesbian women's lands. Some of Oak's stories were aired on our original Greenham Common episode with Sue Say and, due to popular demand, we bring you Sarah's full conversation with her here today. Tune in fo…

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Episode 335: You Heard It Here First Folks 27:00

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This week: Robbie is a tired boi and Lisa has a fun weekend ahead, we look at three days worth of news, Robbie predicts the future, we blind rank American candy and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this month we're reading Gh…

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25 FROZEN, 1 THAWED—Bob Cyphers 1:07:41

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25 Frozen, 1 Thawed: Murder and Mayhem in the Midwest takes readers deep into the heart of unsolved mysteries and chilling crimes that have haunted communities across the Midwest. From small towns shattered by sudden disappearances to cities rocked by violent acts, each chapter brings a different story—twenty-five cases left frozen in time, still w…

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603. The History of Sword & Sorcery (with Philip Gelatt, Morgan Galen King) 1:30:58

1M ago1:30:58

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Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, creators of The Spine of Night, join us to discuss the book Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword and Sorcery by Brian Murphy. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The TBR List: The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick 42:58

1M ago42:58

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In this episode of The TBR List, Robbie and Lisa are joined by internationally best-selling author, Phaedrea Patrick to discuss her newest release: The Time Hop Coffee Shop! Order your copy today wherever good books are sold!

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Episode 334: Striped Cows 35:02

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This week: Robbie has reached a new personal best while Lisa had two migraines this week. We talk about running, among other things; we also discuss the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank Disney (boo!) Channel OG movies, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked …

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GREG SCARPA, LEGENDARY EVIL—Jonathan Dyer 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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Goodfellow, capo, killer, thief. A man so diabolically evil that he ordered his eldest son to murder his closest associate, and his youngest son to murder his best friend. When Greg Scarpa was in his early twenties he became a goodfellow in the Profaci family by swearing a blood oath to the Mafia, at the time the country’s largest organized-crime s…

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Dave's Summer Adventures and Lisa Gardner's Latest Thriller! 32:37

2M ago32:37

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On today's 240th episode of The Thriller Zone, your favorite host, Dave Temple, is diving into a conversation with the fabulous Lisa Gardner, who’s been busy crafting her latest thriller, "Kiss Her Goodbye." Right off the bat, we’re digging into the heart of the story, which revolves around the intense and emotional journey of a mother and her daug…

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Ronnie D. Ron on creating Shakedown: LA's legendary Black, lesbian strip club 48:25

2M ago48:25

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Ronnie D. Ron (also known as Ronnie-Ron and Sha'ron Harris) came up in the LA Black gay disco scene, and soon went on to found Shakedown in 1996. Shakedown was a special place - where women celebrated each other, danced freely and exotically, and found lovers and family. Ronnie discusses the origins of Shakedown, the making of Leilah Weinraub's 201…

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Episode 333: Ripe and Old 29:33

2M ago29:33

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This week: Robbie is a birthday boy and Lisa is exhausted. We talk about our weeks, our many activities from the week, we also discuss the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere (NOTE: we recorded on Thursday, so any news is already 32 years old), take a look at the lighter side, blind rank bad omens, and much more! We also ask …

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THE MURDER OF DEBBIE GAMA—Justin Dombrowski 1:12:03

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The murder that still haunts a Pennsylvania city. On the morning of August 8, 1975, sixteen-year-old Debbie Gama disappeared after leaving her home in Erie, only to be found raped and strangled days later in a creek nearly thirty miles from her home. What followed was an investigation that lacked suspects or even evidence pointing to a viable suspe…

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45. Are ethicists paying enough attention to social class? With Orla Carlin 45:23

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Epistemic injustice is a broad category of injustice relating to knowledge. It can involve people from marginalised or oppressed groups being excluded, silenced, misrepresented, or not taken seriously — in conversations, education, or professional settings — because of their membership to that group. In academic contexts, this kind of injustice can…

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602. The Best of Larry Niven Part 2 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:41:44

2M ago1:41:44

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss nine more stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Inconstant Moon” (1:34), “Rammer” (18:42), “Cloak of Anarchy” (27:42), “The Fourth Profession” (38:22), “Flash Crowd” (47:59), “The Defenseless Dead” (59:37), “Flight of the Horse” (1:15:55), “The Hole Man” (1:22:29), “Night on Mispec…

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Episode 332: Trapped on a Train 1:10:34

2M ago1:10:34

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This week: Robbie is trapped on a train so Lisa calls in a friend to cover for him. Guest host Sarah and Lisa talk about our week, Robbie, reading and writing romance, wrestling galas, we also discuss the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank Disney rides, and much more! We also ask …

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31 MURDERS-—Alvin A.J. Esau 1:00:38

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Many decades before Ted Bundy roamed the country there was serial killer Earle Nelson. During the 1920s, this geographically mobile killer went from city to city. His modus operandi involved getting into a house by pretending to be a person looking for a room to rent or inspecting a house that was for sale, and then strangling the landlady, often f…