Best Trillbilly Workers Party Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 401: Gotta Have Them Libs 1:26:40

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This week we're talking "toxic empathy," more Epstein-Trump news, and finally the new Democratic formula for success: saying more curse wordsSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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BONUS: Six Degrees Of Ed Begley Jr. (w/ special guest Ed Begley Jr.) 42:27

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We managed to catch up with actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. while he was in town for Harry Dean Stanton Fest. We talked about a number of things like, of course, Harry Dean Stanton, as well as demonic possession, our favorite movies, and why a hot pot of magma will make you well-liked among all your friends. Also, happy birthday to our dea…

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Episode 400: A Different Level Of Criminality 1:19:09

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Recorded on 7/2/25, so a little late on getting this one out. Nonetheless, a fun dive into Herodotus and the story of Cyrus The GreatSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 399: Venetian Polymath Diet (w/ special guest Steve Sladkowski) 1:36:01

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Our old pal Steve Sladkowski from the band Pup stops by to talk tariffs, Canadian politics, TikTok, Drake's abs, and what peak performance looks likeGo see Pup on tour soon: https://www.puptheband.com/, and be sure to check out their new albumAnd support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 398: If You Don't Fight, You Lose (w/ special guest Tracy Rosenthal) 1:20:26

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This week we're joined by returning guest Tracy Rosenthal to discuss the Zohran Mamdani mayoral campaign: how it was shaped, how it won the Democratic Primary, what it may look like going forward, and how the rest of the media and political class is reacting to it. But first, we catch up on some housekeeping re: Israel and the U.S.'s war against Ir…

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Episode 397: You Did Not Seek This Moment, This Moment Sought You 1:32:48

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Covering everything from the Big Beautiful Bill, to Ted Cruz's interview with Tucker Carlson, to Israel's latest attempts to pull the United States into another war(s), to Trump's potential nuking of IranSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Too Much Goodness Is A Sin Today (w/ special guest Jason P. Woodbury) 1:14:51

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For this special bonus episode we're joined by Jason P. Woodbury from Aquarian Drunkard's Transmissions podcast, to talk about everything from Christian music, to the Michael Tait allegations, to the mystic/freak-folk scene of the mid-2000s, to the crossovers between Ufology and ChristianityPlease go check out Jason's podcast on iTunes or Spotify: …

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Episode 396: Rat-Tail King Of Kentucky 1:51:06

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After some not inconsiderable preamble, we look at two Kentucky-specific stories today: one about a New Age guru roofing magnate, and another about the Kentuckian millionaire who tortured another millionaire for bitcoin in ManhattanSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 395: Your Lucky Episode 1:40:54

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Don't put it in your pocketBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 394: Bring The Kiln (w/ special guest Devin O'Shea) 1:21:57

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Writer Devin O'Shea joins us to talk about the recent tornado that hit St. Louis: how it has revealed the socio-economic past, present, and future, and what we can expect in a world where climate change will continue to disrupt the social landscapeRead Devin's article here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/st-louis-tornado-delmar-divide-re…

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Episode 393: Creeping Hygge 1:49:07

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This week we start off with a few stories from Trumpworld: the new budget, allegations of white genocide, importing of white Afrikaaners and deporting of Danish people. Then we switch over to a few stories from Demworld: Gerry Connolly's death, an article in Politico about how the Dems are stuck in the black lodge, and an article in the New York Ti…

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Episode 392: A Poor Aesthetic Choice 1:29:27

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Act 1: IndoorsAct 2: In the sunAct 3: In the shadeSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 391: The Things They Carried 1:39:11

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This week we start off with a story about JD Vance's hapless brother trying to be mayor of Cincinnati. Then we pivot to a review of Trump's latest statements, as well as a discussion about AI and what's going on with the global economy. Finally we cover a story in Politico about Elon Musk's new company town in south Texas known as "Starbase"Support…

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Episode 390: Moloch's Vertical Integration 1:26:06

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This week we take a look at some of the early effects of the tariffs, as well as the nature and purpose of RFK Jr's MAHA agenda, before pivoting to a review of Trump's first 100 days in office. Finally we turn to a very sleepy article in the New York Times about how the Resistance is...sort of...doing some stuff...and other stuff...Support us on Pa…

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UNLOCKED Fuck It, We Sprawl (w/ special guest Kate Wagner) 2:17:05

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EDIT: We're taking the week off from putting out a free episode, so we're unlocking our Patreon episode from Monday, featuring our old pal Kate Wagner, author of the blog McMansion Hell. Our conversation covers a lot of ground: the Pope, the modern conservative movement's relationship to Catholicism, whether or not the bourgeoisie might be giving u…

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Episode 389: Real Human Stories 1:21:43

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This week we're discussing The Parliamentarian, the Doomsday Clock, Real Human Stories, and more Ethicist dilemmasSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 388: The Big Beautiful Leap Forward (w/ special guest Alexandra Scaggs) 1:12:22

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This week we're joined by FT Alphaville writer Alexandra Scaggs (@alexandrascaggs) to discuss all the latest market news from this week: tariffs, reversing the tariffs, reversing the tariff reversals, bond vigilantes, and of course the Art of the DealSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 387: Out Of The Whimsical Frying Pan, Into The Fire (w/ special guest Will Oldham) 1:15:49

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Musician and actor Will Oldham (aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy) returns to the show to discuss tariffs, breathing, artificial "intelligence," Clever Hans, Kentucky history, and the new Bonnie "Prince" Billy album, "The Purple Bird," out now where all fine records are soldLexington fans, Bonnie "Prince" Billy will be performing at the Singletary Center f…

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Episode 386: Best Laid Plans 1:12:28

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This week Tom and Aaron discuss Kristi Noem's propaganda video violating the 4th Geneva Convention, the signal Yemen invasion scandal, remote viewing, and the state of artSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 385: The End Of The Tour 1:24:31

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Signs, wonders, and visions from another troubling week in Trump's America. We do however end with a funny story about Trump's recent soliloquy at the Kennedy Center regarding his failed career in the arts.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 384: Friction Fire 1:38:22

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Examining the nature and basis of fascism in America in the 2020sPeter Thiel op-ed we mentioned: https://www.ft.com/content/a46cb128-1f74-4621-ab0b-242a76583105Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 383: Projecting Quiet Confidence 1:35:00

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Covering some news items from this week, also encouraging Mexico and Canada to invade us, checking in with our old friend Jimmy Page, and speculating on what would happen in Tommy Shelby married Ephialtes of TrachisSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 382: Doom Guys (w/ special guest Bryan Quinby) 1:03:44

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This week we're joined by Bryan Quinby, host of the Guys podcast, to discuss AI, scams, and urban legends concerning some of our most hallowed public figuresCheck out Guys here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guys-with-bryan-quinby/id1671039476Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 381: Fugue States Of America 1:25:41

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This week we're covering unwanted ads in your car, plane crashes, American brain drain, staffing and leadership shortages within the American police state, the United States' about-face on Ukraine, and much moreSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 380: Get Rich Or DEI Tryin (w/ special guest Gaby Del Valle) 1:19:25

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This week we're joined by writer Gaby Del Valle to talk about the eugenic origins of Trump's attack on DEI, the trad wife phenomenon, the unholy alliance between tech rationalists and Christian nationalists, and many other topics of relevance to our current momentYou can read Gaby's articles at the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/land-h…

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Episode 379: Losers Victory Lap (w/ special guest Josh Olson) 1:14:57

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Screenwriter and friend of the show Josh Olson stops by to chat about Musk's attempts to purge the government, Trump's new plans for Gaza, and the liberals' response to all that. Then we talk a little bit about Josh's new podcast, The White Canon, which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-white-canon/id1794073191Also be sur…

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Episode 378: The Infernal Flame 1:17:16

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Covering all the news from the 2nd week of Trump's 2nd presidencySupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 377: Benthocracy In America 1:27:30

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This week we're covering MAGA Granny, General Mark Milley's portraiture removal, the weird new Stargate AI initiative, the backlash against DEI, and much moreSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 376: Prince Rupert's Drips 1:15:38

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In the business we call this one a "TB episode." At the end we finally we get to some actual analysis, by way of an article in Politico, about the Spiritual Case for GreenlandSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 375: The Landman Cometh (w/ special guest Kate Aronoff) 1:20:21

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This week we're joined by writer Kate Aronoff to discuss the new Taylor Sheridan show Landman, in all its glory. We get into the strange, uncanniness of the show, its racism and sexism, its similarities to other Taylor Sheridan shows, and the myths it tells about the oil industry and thus about America. Read Kate's article about Landman here: https…

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Episode 374: The Green Slime Party 1:31:50

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First episode of the year is a wide-ranging episode covering everything from the recent tragedy in New Orleans, to the right-wing discourse around H1B visas, to the television show Landman, to the future of the Democratic Party, and finally to the most recent hit pieces on Luigi MangioneSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 373: No Shaq Fu For Christmas 1:41:02

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You're all groundedSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 372: Stealing The Voice Of Authority (feat. Writers Against the War on Gaza) 1:04:33

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This week we're joined by Harry and Maya from Writers Against the War on Gaza (W.A.W.O.G.) to discuss the myriad crimes of the New York Times, as well as the newspaper's role and function in both empire-building and political economy. W.A.W.O.G. also publish an alternative newspaper called the New York War Crimes, which can be found here: https://n…

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Episode 371: Enter Landman 1:09:00

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This week we touch on a few world news topics, and then develop a new TV show inspired by Taylor Sheridan's "The Landman"Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 370: Who Checks The Balances 1:11:47

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This week we catch up on news at the global scale, as well as try to answer why exactly so many people cheered on the public execution of a health insurance CEO. Finally we take a quick look at Trump's (current) nominee(s) for Secretary of Defense. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 369: The Return Policy 1:07:26

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It's a holiday week so we're mailing it in with the Ethicist. Hope you all are being as lazy as we are.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 368: It's Only Drowning 1:13:18

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This week we're covering all the latest in literary news, followed by updates on Trump's cabinet picks, Oklahoma's attempts to teach the Bible in schools, and an article in Politico about why the Democrats don't need to abandon their celebrity donors just yetSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty…

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Episode 367: The Aloha Spirit (w/ special guest Lauren Oyler) 1:21:03

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This week we're joined by writer Lauren Oyler to discuss her recent piece in Harper's about this year's RNC, which we then use as a pivot to talking about Trump's cabinet appointments so far. This episode also includes important information about the t-shirts you ordered, so stay tuned until the very end if you want to hear it.Please read Lauren's …

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Episode 366: This Is How I Lose 1:20:04

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Our long national nightmare is finally over. Wait...Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillworkerspartyBuy Aaron's book: https://www.fantasticandimaginativeromances.com/By Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Trillbillies Halloween Special 2024 54:44

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Episode 365: Please Don't Feed The Alligators 1:31:49

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We made an honest attempt to do Ethicist: Election Edition, but it quickly devolved because of our poor grasp on ethics. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 364: Pot Committed (w/ special guest Noah Kulwin) 1:26:00

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This week we welcome back Noah Kulwin, co-host and co-creator of the podcast Blowback, to discuss their latest season about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. We also discuss the nature of U.S. empire, the role of Zionism in American political ideology, the centrality of race to modernity, and the legacy of Anthony Blinken, among many other topics.Pleas…

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Episode 363: Keep Your Politics Away From My Election (w/ special guests Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors) 1:10:17

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This week we're joined by Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to discuss why you all simply must VOTE HARDER if you'd like to see some change in the worldPlease go buy their amazing new book in the Justice Warriors series: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors-Vol-2/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090325Volume 1 Justice Warriors: https:/…

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Episode 362: The War On Tenants (w/ special guests Tracy Rosenthal & Leonardo Vilchis) 1:08:25

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This week we're joined by Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis to discuss their excellent new book, Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis. We discuss a wide range of topics, from the rent relation, to the state's relationship to landlords and developers, and finally to how the struggle against rent is ultimately a part of the land st…

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Episode 361: Biscoff Hijackers 1:31:16

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Covering all the latest news this week!!!Ways to help out with flood recovery from Hurricane Helene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JGhyBN3NO970ZxZFEQroMKBvXphLN6JlKUlYoJ2kSaQ/preview#heading=h.4lqp25cx7kthBuy Matt Christman's book on the Spanish Civil War: https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-matts-book-112709037Support us on Patreon: www.patreo…

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Bonus: One For The Road 1:31:32

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Recorded 9/25/24. Not happy with the final product in which case we'd usually scrap it and record something new, but we're out of time to record a new one. So here's your non-canonical episode for the week.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 360: On The Interregnum 1:19:35

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The boys catch up on the news events of the last two weeksSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 359: The Grohl-Sharpe Threshold 1:23:58

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It's been a strange week for dude celebrities in their mid-50s. We talk about that, plus the infamous Colin Farrell sex tape, as well as the first ever Lean Debate.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 358: Skynet October Surprise 1:22:35

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Covering a vast spectrum of items this week: AI in NaNoWriMo (blech), Israel's contributions to humanity, Kamala's new economic platform, and Iran's supposed disinformation campaign against TrumpSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Episode 357: Ethical Ballers 1:25:06

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Amazing ideas for small business success and also advice for ethical dilemmas, featuring The EthicistSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkerspartyBy Trillbilly Worker's Party