Comedians Tom McCaffrey and Erik Bransteen interview guests and dissect movies and pop culture while being entertaining. Please support our show and join our patreon for bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/LE2B
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This week we talk with comedian Dominic Leonelli who has garnered a stellar following on social media. How did he do it? He offers insight as to how to go viral these days. Please support the show and join our patreon for bonus episodes and merch. patreon.com/LE2BBy Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Val Kilmer Was Funny and Hollywood in Free Fall -Join our Patreon for second half
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39:57This episode we delve into Val Kilmer’s career and how he was actually a gifted comedian. Also, Hollywood is on the brink of becoming the next Detroit. Also, how did comedians become the most influential political lobbyists in society Give a listen. Join our patreon to hear rest of episode and bonus eps patreon.com/LE2B…
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Warning: Smoke Before Listening - 1988’s ‘Cocktail’ Discussed While High AF
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45:01Smoke Before Listening - On this special episode comedian Kjell Bjorgen comes on and tries to dissect the 1988 Tom Cruise bartender movie ‘Cocktail’ while high. It’s a real roller coaster. We delve deep into the many different plot points that make no sense. It’s a journey back in time to when the world and movies were way better.…
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Barry Rothbart and the State of Movies Today
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1:08:41Actor and Comic Barry Rothbart comes on to talk about the current state of movies and how streaming affected everything in entertainment. He’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows and even played a role in my film “Adventures in Comedy”. Check it out.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Trump Lowers the Price of Nest Eggs -Be Very Afraid
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41:22We tried to stay away from politics but we circle back after the game show president wrecked the Dow and bonds market with his tariff obsession. But don’t worry because the MAGA cult still thinks this is all part of the master plan.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Special Bonus Ep. 'Plot Smokers' - Gordy McNiff Tries to Explain the Film 'Mulholland Dr. While High
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44:41On this special episode of LE2B a sneak peek throwback to the podcast 'Plot Smokers' where comic Gordy McNiff tries to explain the David Lynch film 'Mulholland Dr.' and hilarity ensues. Thank you. Please support the show here: patreon.com/LE2BBy Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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The Signalgate story seems to have legs. How bad is it? And does anything really matter anymore or is it too far past the point of no return?By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Comic Andrew Ginsberg on Getting Sober and his Rough Time on Kill Tony
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1:05:12This week comedian Andrew Ginsberg comes on to talk about why he got sober, his experience with AA and his experience being roasted by Tony Hinchcliffe on Kill Tony. It’s a good one. Please join our Patreon for bonus content and merch. patreon.com/LE2BBy Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Oscars Writer Josh Comers Tells All Including the Jokes that Didn’t Make it to Air
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1:08:57Comedian Josh Comers comes back on the show to discuss his experience writing for last week’s Oscars. What jokes were his and which ones didn’t make it to air. What’s it like writing on the fly for Conan backstage? Find out. Great show.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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TMZ’s Rick Mitchell on his New Book w/ Carol Leifer
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1:08:15Writer/Comedian Rick Mitchell from TMZ talks about his new book he wrote with Carol Leifer “How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation…”. It’s out now and can be bought on Amazon. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Funny-Speech-Graduation/dp/1797232231 Also, he talks working for Ellen Degeneres and was she really so…
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Who were the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 Oscars? A very special LE2B Oscars recap episode. Did ‘Anora’ deserve to win? Did Demi Moore get robbed? Find out here. Welcome to Brooklyn.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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SNL's 50th Anniversary Show, 'The Brutalist' and the Oscars Are Coming
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1:07:12This episode we dive into the SNL 50th Anniversary Special. Did it live up to the hype? Also 'The Brutalist' and the time Tom was on the Oscars and then some politics stuff. Please support the show by donating to our patron for free LE2B merch and bonus content. patreon.com/LE2BBy Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Kendrick Wins Super Bowl and Rap Beefs Have Changed
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56:26Kendrick Lamar disses Drake at the Super Bowl and then some call it DEI. Rap beefs used to look different back in the day. Also, Trump hands Ukraine to Putin just like we knew he would and more on this episode. thank you. Please support the show by subscribing here on patreon. patreon.com/LE2BBy Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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President Musk Dismantles the US and the Emilia Perez Controversy
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53:25This episode we dive right into Elon 1.0 and his band of incels slashing government agencies. The Oscars controversy involving Karla Gascon and what is the human psychology of falling for the same lies over and over. Support the show here and receive free merch https://patreon.com/LE2B?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorsha…
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FAFO - Trump Pardons the J6 "Hostages" and Egg Prices Go...Up?
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51:25This episode Tom and Erik discuss the first week of Trump Part 2. The trend of regretful Trump voters who F'd around and are finding out. Apparently Trump was lying about some of the things he promised. A lot of people protest voted to teach Biden a lesson and turns out that they screwed themselves over.…
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LA on Fire and How Jerry Springer Ruined America
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59:27This episode we discuss the inevitable politicization of the LA fires. The sign of what’s to come, Jimmy Carter’s Funeral interactions and the Netflix Jerry Springer documentary. Jerry Springer’s Show was the beginning of the end of civilization. Now the entire government is the Jerry Springer Show.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, DOGE vs MAGA and Girls Gone Wild
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43:20Blake Lively sues Justin Baldonia and Elon calls Trump voters re**ards while Vivek Ramaswamy tells MAGA their culture is why they’re all losers. Also, the Girls Gone Wild Documentary Series on Peacock. And more.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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The Best Christmas Movies Ever Rankings with Tyler Tice
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1:29:06This week we talk to screenwriter Tyler Tice about the best Christmas movies of all time. We also discuss the trend of 80’s TV shows to go dark out of nowhere. Also, should you be watching ‘Knots Landing’.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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The CEO of United Healthcare Killed and How Music Got Free
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1:05:02This week we discuss the killing of a health insurance CEO in NYC. Also, the Lindsay Lohan Christmas movie’Our Little Secret’ is representative of what’s wrong with Hollywood and also the doc ‘How Music Git Free’. Enjoy the show and subscribe.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Holiday Themed Movies Matthew Modine
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1:00:22Happy Thanksgiving. Comedian Drew Beekler discusses holiday films and more.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Welcome to Bizarro 1987- Mike Tyson Can’t Win. The Menendez Bros are Heroes and Trump is Ruler of Everything
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54:03Welcome to hell everyone. Trump has been president elect for about 11 days and it feels like 4 years. People are worried that things might get bad under an incompetent 80 year old lunatic surrounding himself with inexperienced sex abusers and pedophiles. What could go wrong? We plan to just sit back and enjoy the view of the world imploding. Also, …
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Trump’s appointments such as Gaetz, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are meant to break the government and replace it with something much darker. He also teases a possible third term. Buckle up.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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The Election Episode- The Dummies Prevail Yet Again
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1:05:08On this episode we try to process the oligarchy of America and the utter stupidity and nihilism of the US electorate. Writer comedian Josh Comers comes on to dissect what went wrong? Why would anyone choose an unhinged babbling fascist over an accomplished, smart, tough as nails bad ass black woman? Hint: racism and sexism. Don’t listen to this if …
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The Best Horror Films for Halloween with Tyler Tice
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1:16:35Screenwriter Tyler Tice (Netflix’s The Day Shift) returns to Brooklyn to discuss his favorite horror films just in time for Halloween. Also, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe eats sh** at MSG. Don’t listen unless you’re ready. Buckle up. Ha Ha Ha!By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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NY Times Bestselling author of ‘The Nanny Diaries’ and ‘Nanny Returns’, Nicola Kraus comes on the pod and discusses her writing career, what it was like to have a huge bestselling breakout debut novel, having Scarlett Johansson play her in the film version of her book and how Julia Roberts came to read ‘The Nanny Diaries’ audiobook. She has a new b…
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Kamala Vs a Cult of Loons and What Happened With Joker Folie a Deux
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53:37The election is 19 days away and for some reason it’s a dead heat even though one person in the race is a rambling sociopath lunatic. Really? Also, the much anticipated Joker Folie a Deux fails on every front. Why did Todd Phillips make a 200 million dollar middle finger to the audience? Well, don’t fret, just sit back and listen as we wax poetic o…
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JD Vance vs Tim Walz, The Menendez Brothers Netflix Movie and The Vince McMahon Doc
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51:59This episode Tom and Erik go through the Vice Presidential debate and also how did the Menendez brothers become sympathetic figures to Gen Z. Also the Vince McMahon documentary explains the Trump era. How did a WWE heel persona take over an entire political party. Also please join our patreon and receive a copy of my Bestseller 'Born Funny' and als…
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Eric Edwards on Being a Problem Child
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1:25:20This episode a friend of Tom’s from his early days in stand-up in LA comes on. Eric Edwards is a comic and actor who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows including; ‘Sgt. Bioko’, Problem Child 2’, ‘Blade’ and ‘The Little Rascals’. He discusses his ride up the Hollywood ladder and how things shifted after his body type changed. Please donate …
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Fallback Friday - Janeane Garofalo Interview
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38:12On this throwback episode I interview comedian and actress Janeane Garofalo. Please join our patreon here. patreon.com/LE2B Thank you for listening!By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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We’ll Be Missing You Diddy also The Dems Are Clearly to Blame for Psychos
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55:36This week we delve into the charges of sex trafficking and sexual abuse against Diddy. He had a sex dungeon? Damn. What will happen? Also, another nut wanted to shoot Trump and Republicans want equality in their assassinations. Please subscribe and join our patreon to support the show. Thank you for listening. Also watch my comedy vids on youtube. …
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Trump Gets Owned In the Presidential Debate -“They’re eating the dogs!”
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57:25We go deep in on the Presidential debate between VP Harris and Trump. Trump was an unhinged frightened little baby who ranted about people eating dogs and cats. But will any of it matter? How is this race still tied? Is it because Americans are uninformed morons? Hint-yes.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Communist GOP Figures are Paid Off by Russia and the Comedians that Sold Themselves to a Personality Cult
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1:00:35This week Josh Comers comes back on and we dive into the DOJ’s findings that multiple right wing online personalities are funded by Russia in attempt to feed misinformation to the American public. Also, why did so many comedians run willingly over to a personality cult. Are they true believers or just pushing propaganda for money and attention? Tha…
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The Gary Coleman Documentary and Trump Fights at a Cemetery
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47:26This week Erik and Tom discuss the Gary Coleman Peacock documentary “Gary” and then we get into the Kamala - Walz interview. Also, how exactly did Trump get into a fistfight at a veteran cemetery?By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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This episode Erik and Tom give their takes on the Democratic National Convention and how Trump’s act has gone stale. Barack makes a dick joke and the GOP continues to struggle for footing after a nightmarish month. Will their leader completely turn into a different person in the next 70 days? Prolly not.…
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Trump and Elon Musk Just Can’t Catch a Break
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1:01:03This week Erik and Tom discuss Elon Musk’s Interview with Trump. The interview consisted of them complaining about not being able to catch a break in the current economy. Why did Trump sound like Daffy Duck? Also, summer movies disappoint.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Trump Melts Down…Again as Tim Walz Emerges
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54:27This week We discuss Tim Walz’s introduction on the national political stage and how shook Trump seems at the new Democratic ticket.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Trump Seems Shook by Kamala and Loses The Narrative
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49:48This week me and Erik discuss Trump’s bizarre panel interview with NABJ. Things went off the rails fast. The last 2 weeks of this election has been bonkers, off the charts. Let’s get into it.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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The New Louis CK Doc ‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ with Billy Hockman
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1:13:17Comic Billy Hockman comes by to talk about the Louis CK metoo doc ‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ and also discusses his journey into standup and how it’s changed from 20 years ago when he was a kid. Listen up! Thank you.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Trump Escapes Death by an Inch, Bob Newhart Dead and The Death of Slim Shady
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1:00:18Slow news week. We cover Trump’s attempted assassination, the RNC, Eminem’s new album and Bob Newhart. This show packs a wallop. Lot of ground covered. Also Project 2025. Thanks for supporting the show. We’re in the top 5 in Peru.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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“Beverly Hills Cop 4” and the End of Democracy is Near
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57:53This episode we discuss the new “Beverly Hills Cop” movie and then dive into the quick descent of the Democratic party and how people are bracing for a Trump takeover. The end is near. Are you sure you’re ready?By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Biden S***s the Bed, the Bulwark and the Supreme Court Crowns a King
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33:55This week we dive into the Presidential Debate Disaster. WTF happened to Biden? Seriously. So now what? Also, the Supreme Court grants Trump the immunity he asked for officially showing they plan to enable an autocrat. Get ready to move to Europe yall.By -Tom McCaffrey
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The “BRATS” Documentary, Donald Sutherland’s Best Films and Presidential Debate Predictions
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57:51Thank you for listening and supporting. Please check out and join our patron page.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Slim Shady's Back, Hollywood's Box Office Fall, the Movie "Hitman" and Audiences Have Moved on From Movies
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57:09This episode we break down why stand-up has devolved into pandering to the audience on social media, Hollywood's worst box office in over 30 years, Eminem going back to his Slim Shady days, the overhyped film "Hitman" which is extraordinarily average and the idea that pop culture has dumbed down over the years. Please download this episode and supp…
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Comedian Brian Scolaro Discusses His New Special
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1:11:00This episode comic Brian Scolaro talks the current state of comedy and his new stand-up special "I Don't Know Who I am Either". Thanks for listening. Please support our Pateon here: https://www.patreon.com/LE2BBy Tom McCaffrey
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The Death of Movies and Justice Alito's Radicalization
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56:03This episode we cover an array of topics including: movies continuing to fail at the box office, thew show 'Entourage' is already incredibly dated, Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) dies and Sam Alito is apparently a member of the far right cult and has no problem showing his allegiance to them despite being an impartial justice on the Supr…
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Did Diddy Do It? The Documentary Tell All and Kevin Spacey Unmasked
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52:30This week we discuss the P Diddy documentary chronicling the assault allegations. Also, the Kevin Spacey documentary "Spacey Unmasked". Is cancel culture picking up steam again? And why we miss the peak of cancel news. Also, Trump on trial right down the street from where we're taping. Please like and subscribe to ur patron. Thank you!…
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Kendrick vs Drake, Who Won? and What Happened to RFK Jr.’s Brain?
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47:37Who won the Kendrick Drake feud? Also, what happened to RFK Jr.’s brain? And finally Tom Brady gets roasted and Kevin Hart doesn’t deliver.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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Vinny G from MTV's "Jersey Shore" and "Dancing With the Stars" Talks About His Foray Into Stand-Up
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1:11:08This episode we have special guest Vinnie G, known primarily for MTV's "Jersey Shore". He talks about his experience starting on a show he knew basically nothing about to becoming famous virtually over a weekend. Who was the biggest pain in those early seasons and how it led to the recent launch of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation"? How did this all a…
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‘Civil War’ Movie and Trump’s Criminal Trial Week 1
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1:04:39Is the movie “Civil War” any good? And Trump dozes off in court before intimidating potential jurors. Also more topics are discussed this week. Thanks for the support. Please download and review it helps us out.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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O.J. Simpson Dead and Trump’s Abortion Quandary
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1:02:10O. J. Simpson changed culture news consumption and ushered in the Kardashians. Is O.J. responsible for the Trump era? Also the GOP backpedaling quickly on abortion in the wake of Arizona’s implementation of their 1864 law. Can they fool all the idiots again? Probably.By Storic Podcasts -Tom McCaffrey
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