Best Adam J Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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981 - Down in the Mall (10/27/25) 1:15:41

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It’s a call-in show! We respond to nineteen calls ranging from serious predictions about the Trump era and beyond, the future of the Middle East, Warren Zevon stories, books for kids and high schoolers, and trying to wean a friend off H3H3. Also: gossip about John Fetterman and Jair Bolsonaro. YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology is back o…

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979 - Cat People (Running For Mayor) feat. Jon Bois (10/20/25) 1:05:04

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Secret Base’s sports-data auteur Jon Bois is back to preview a new series: a history and analysis of mound charges in baseball, coming this November. We talk a little bit about recent sports news including Dana White’s new boxing league, Shohei Ohtani’s generational run, and the Seattle Mariners (RIP). We then do a deep dive on former Reform Party …

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Harley Breen and Wade Duffin: Dudes, Dads and Fewls! 58:35

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HARLEY BREEN AND WADE DUFFIN: DUDES, DADS AND FEWLS The best mates are back to talk mental health, parenting, healthy relationships and other stuff. A glorious episode with two of my faves. DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and s…

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Episode 53: Father Henry Clavreul at Andersonville 24:32

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While at Andersonville Prison Camp, Father Henry Clavreul, a Catholic Priest, ministered to the Union Soldiers captured on battlefields across the south. From 15 July to 20 August 1864, Father Clavreul and one other Priest, were the only religious men with authorization to enter the overcrowded camp to render aid. He lasted only 36 days among the s…

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977 - The Next Day feat. Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill 1:28:05

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Drop Site’s Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill return to talk more about the ceasefire deal in Gaza. We discuss what finally led to this moment, whether this ceasefire will be any different than the previous ones, and the future of Gaza, Israel, and the Gulf States. We then turn to the media’s coverage of Gaza: Jeremy’s new story on The Free Press’ “debu…

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975 - Like a Virgin feat. Séamus Malekafzali 1:35:46

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UNLOCKED: ICE is Coming to a City Near You feat. Memo Torres 43:07

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Will interviews Los Angeles reporter Memo Torres, whose site L.A. TACO shifted from covering food and culture in the city to some of the most indispensable and horrific coverage of ICE raids available. Memo tells us about what happens to people when they get kidnapped, covering the horrors of fortress America, and practical advice for those who mig…

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MM43 - Punks & Bad Boys 2:25:50

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Greetings Horror Sickos,Listener, please light a circle of candles and begin to scrawl out the ancient sigils in salt, and begin the accursed chant … “Let’s All Go to the Lobby, Let’s All Go to the Lobby, and Grab Ourselves a Snack”That’s right! Spooky season is upon us and to inaugurate another edition of Ghoulvie Screamset Horrortober, Will Massa…

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PANIC WORLD: The Big Dumb Weather Conspiracy with Chapo Trap House 1:08:38

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Like many things, there used to be a bipartisan consensus that in a disaster, you help as many people get through it as quickly and safely as possible. In the past 20+ years, though, we’ve seen a shift in how the right responds to climate catastrophes — including building out a robust selection of conspiracy theories from chemtrails to Flat Earth. …

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Episode 52: SGT William J. McMurray and the 20th Tennessee at the Battle of Mill Springs 19:57

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At the Battle of Mill Springs, 19 January 1862, SGT McMurray and the 20th Tennessee marched through the night in a persistent rain to attack a Union Division encamped approximately 10 miles to the north. Armed with flintlock muskets, SGT McMurray and the Tennesseans formed on the right flank of the Confederate battle line and were soon flanked by a…

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UNLOCKED: The Sumud Flotilla Interview feat. Zue Jernstedt 24:57

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Zue Jernstedt joins us live from the Global Sumud Flotilla to talk to us about delivering aid to those in Gaza and weathering attacks from Israel.By Chapo Trap House

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973 - Cross on the Moon feat. Brendan James (9/29/25) 1:37:40

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It’s Chapo—in person! Will, Felix, and Brendan James of Blowback (formerly Chapo Trap House) gather at Will’s apartment to talk about Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race. They then read a profile of Adam Jentleson and his new PAC, Searchlight, and its novel plan to win elections by pulling Democrats to the right. Also this episode: Pete…

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971 - The Years of Whatever feat. Will Sommer (9/22/25) 1:17:39

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Will Sommer of The Bulwark returns to Chapo to talk about the right’s reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk as well as his funeral proceedings in Arizona. We recap the Groyper War that preceded the assassination and the pressure it put on Kirk to move right, as well as the conspiracies surrounding his shooting. Was Israel involved? Why was …

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Alicia Sometimes: neurospicy dating, marriage and car bonnets. 59:02

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Alicia Sometimes: poet, broadcaster, scientist, introvert and neurospicy queen joins us this month to talk marriage, dating and car bonnets. DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and support service that is available for free, 24 hou…

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From Side Hustle to Multi-Million Dollar Business: How Faith & Mindset Fuel Success 37:00

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"Connect with us! Shoot a text to The Underdog Lounge. In this episode of the Hustle and Heal podcast, Adam Wilson interviews Mercedes Eckert, a successful entrepreneur who transformed her side hustle of mystery shopping into a multi-million dollar business. They discuss the importance of spirituality in entrepreneurship, the transformative impact …

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Episode 51: The Cornfield at the Battle of Antietam 34:19

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At the Battle of Antietam, beginning at approximately 5:30a.m. on 17 September 1862, a Cornfield owned by the Miller Family became the scene of intense fighting. By about 9a.m., after a series of attacks and counterattacks the mangled Cornfield was in possession of the Union and greatly contributed to the single bloodiest day in United States Histo…

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969 - Pablo Torre Fucks Around and Finds Out feat. Pablo Torre (9/15/25) 1:31:47

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In today’s two-parter, we start off with more coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk: what it means, possible motives, and the tidal wave of right-wing cancel culture it has wrought. Will then interviews journalist Pablo Torre of Pablo Torre Finds Out about recently unearthed collusion in the NFL, with a story that starts with Deshaun Watson…

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967 - Whitehat feat. Derek Davison (9/8/25) 1:14:41

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Chapo Senior Foreign Policy correspondent Derek Davison is back once again to talk about the escalating possibility of war in Venezuela. We discuss the recent strike on a Venezuelan boat by Trump and his newly-Christened Department of War, a botched raid into North Korea, our collapsing relationship with India, China’s SCO summit with Russia, and c…

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The Players Club Episode 1: Metal Gear Solid (1998) - Am I My Brother’s Streaker? 2:11:46

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In 1998, the world was ruled by Rayman. You could not go anywhere without seeing Rayman street art. Thousands of children died attempting to cut their own limbs off and suspend them from midair. All that changed when Solid Snake was brought into the third dimension.Brendan and Felix kick off their journey through the greatest story ever told by sur…

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965 - A Chorus Line feat. Alex Nichols (9/2/25) 1:24:10

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Alex is back for some speculation about the health of Donald Trump (after his disappearance) and Rudy Giuliani (after his “not targeted” car crash). Then we turn to the weird world of Democratic Party influencers and the dark-money group secretly funding their American Girl Doll memes. Finally, we chat a little about phones in schools and Adam Frie…

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963 - Distractions feat. Prem Thakker (8/25/25) 1:13:57

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Zeteo’s Prem Thakker joins us for a look at Trump’s takeover of Washington D.C. We talk about the impetus for the takeover, what day-to-day life in occupied D.C. looks and feels like for its immigrant communities, and the Democratic Party’s impotent response. We then look more broadly at Trump’s Fortress America, ICE’s country-wide renditions, and …

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YUGE: Good News and Bad News from Nelly! 1:02:19

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NELLY IS COMING AT YOU SOLO! This month you're getting Nelly solo - fresh on the heels of her birthday, a solo holiday and a NEW LOVE. Nelly gets into some great culture shares, she talks about what it's like to start dating again at 51, and how to holiday alone. She takes some incredible listener calls and gets into a hard but necessary discussion…

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961 - The Dogs of War feat. Seth Harp (8/18/25) 1:33:17

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Journalist and author Seth Harp returns to the pod to talk about his horrifying and expansive new book The Fort Bragg Cartel. We talk with Seth about America’s forever-war machine and the global drug empire it empowers, with a special focus on the case of Delta Force officer William Lavigne, who killed his best friend before turning up dead near Fo…

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Episode 50: LTC Bishop and the 2nd Minnesota face on 19 September CPL Carter and the 27th Mississippi and on 20 September LTC Ray of the 60th North Carolina and CPT Bailey of the 58th North Carolina at ... 36:44

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At the Battle of Chickamauga, 18 – 20 September 1863, the second bloodiest battle of the Civil War, LTC Bishop and the 2nd Minnesota face CPL Carter and the 27th Mississippi in vicinity of the Reed’s Bridge Road on 19 September. As the reserve for the XIV Corps on 20 September, they plug a hole in the line made by LTC Ray and the 60th North Carolin…

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959 - The Bopper’s Lair (8/11/25) 1:03:14

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We begin by reading the last will and testament of Anas al-Sharif, a 28-year-old journalist for Al-Jazeera that was among those slain in Gaza by Israel yesterday. We then resume our Epstein coverage, including a look at his Manhattan lair and celebrity dinner guests. Then, two pieces on venture capitalists driven insane by The Computer and a story …

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Healing the Wounds You Can’t See 40:42

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"Connect with us! Shoot a text to The Underdog Lounge. In this powerful episode of The Hustle & Heal Podcast, Adam Wilson sits down with trauma-informed coach Thalea Pretorius to unpack the layers of childhood trauma from “big T” life-altering events to the small, everyday experiences that leave a lasting imprint on your mind, body, and spirit. You…

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957 - Democracy Soon! feat. Osita Nwanevu (8/4/25) 1:02:47

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Osita Nwanevu stops by to discuss his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Osita leads us through his case that American “democracy” as it currently stands isn’t that democratic at all. We discuss the real intentions of the founders, the actual American revolution of the Civil War, and the stalled re…

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BONUS - The Bitter Buddha feat. Eddie Pepitone 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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Will welcomes comedian Eddie Pepitone to the show for a bonus interview. They rap on keeping comedy political, celebrity sell-outs, veganism, Bill Maher vs. Billy Joel, trying to calm the rage, and of course, being Just Kids From New York. Check out Eddie’s new special at: https://veeps.com/eddiepepitoneIt is your last day to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A…

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955 - Memory (7/28/25) 1:24:47

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Will & Felix discuss the dire starvation crisis now gripping Gaza, and the rapidly changing attitudes among certain political & media elites now that this has all apparently finally “gone too far.” We also try to keep up with Trump’s Epstein trouble as the President attempts to drown the whole thing off with old scandals and some showstopping showt…

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953 - The Hills Have Eyes feat. Jasper Nathaniel (7/21/25) 1:18:50

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TWO WEEKS LEFT to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1Journalist Jasper Nathaniel joins us to discuss his reporting on the West Bank and Israel’s second front in the war on Palestine. We look at the increasingly violent settler movement, Israel’s flagrant violation of international laws, the use …

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Jacinta Parsons: I'd been to paradise but I'd never been to me! 1:12:37

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Jacinta Parsons: I'd been to paradise but I'd never been to me! Author and ABC personality Jacinta Parsons came out of a very long-term relationship a few years ago and swore off dating. Then she met a bloke in an airport lounge and now they're loving each other sick, mate! Jacinta's dating story is like a rom-com that wrote itself. We talk about t…

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951 - My Boys And In Some Cases Gals feat. Alex Nichols (7/14/25) 1:07:56

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Alex back on the show today to look at the continuing fallout of Trump’s attempts to wash his hands of Epstein. From the baffled & betrayed Trump-curious internet trend-seekers, to the dyed-in-the-wool loyalists, the admin seems to have picked the absolute worst way to disarm this bomb. Plus: Greg Abbott makes a why-even-bother play to cover up Mus…

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949 - Big Beautiful Swill feat. Tim Faust (7/7/25) 1:09:17

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Tim Faust returns to the show to look at the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its dire consequences for American medicine. We discuss Medicaid as a load-bearing feature of our healthcare infrastructure, how this bill will affect millions of Americans using the program, and the potential ways forward in the wake of its evisceration. We also look at la…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Ari Aster 52:45

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Will & Hesse sit down with Ari Aster, director of Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau is Afraid, and the upcoming Eddington. They rap on evil movies, mixing stupid slapstick humor with pain & discomfort, creating a contemporary western out of the recent past, some of Ari’s favorite films & filmmakers, and of course…the all-consuming sense of impending doom…

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Episode 49: CPT Fritsch and the 68th New York face PVT Nichols and the 61st Georgia on 1 July and CPT Ray and the 6th North Carolina on 2 July at the Battle of Gettysburg 35:14

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At the Battle of Gettysburg, 1 July 1863, CPT Frederick Otto Baron von Fritsch and the 68th New York face PVT George Washington Nichols and the 61st Georgia north of the town of Gettysburg along Rock Creek and what would soon be known as Barlow’s Knoll. The 68th New York retreated with the rest of the XI Corps and reformed south of the town on Ceme…

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Episode 19: I Didn’t Know Trauma Did This to My Mind Until Now | w/ Dr. Estera Borcsa 59:09

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"Connect with us! Shoot a text to The Underdog Lounge. In this eye-opening episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Estera Borcsa—a trauma therapist, neuroscientist, and faith-based healer—for a transformative conversation on how trauma rewires the brain and how true healing requires more than talk therapy. Dr. Borcsa shares her personal story, groundbreak…

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947 - Laugh Now, Cry Later feat. Larry Charles (6/30/25) 1:35:37

4M ago1:35:37

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Comedy legend Larry Charles (Fridays, Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm & much more) returns to the show to discuss his new book Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. We have a wide ranging discussion of Larry’s life in comedy including post-war Brooklyn as a comedy incubator, grinding out avant-garde sketch comedy with Andy…

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Episode 18: How Trauma Lives in the Body 41:56

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"Connect with us! Shoot a text to The Underdog Lounge. How Trauma Lives in the Body & What Real Healing Looks Like with Kyron (@ControlTheBasics) A lot of us are hustling through life, not realizing we’re holding trauma in our bodies—and it’s costing us our peace, health, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Adam sits down with holistic heal…

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Episode 17: You're Hustling.... But Are You Aligned? 15:57

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"Connect with us! Shoot a text to The Underdog Lounge. Welcome to The Hustle & Heal Podcast! Summary In this episode of Hustle and Heal, Adam discusses the importance of pivoting in life, sharing his personal journey from the Underdog Lounge to his new podcast. He emphasizes the need for healing alongside hustling, the significance of finding one's…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Lexi Alexander 1:07:32

4M ago1:07:32

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Will & Hesse sit down with director Lexi Alexander, whose works include Green Street Hooligans (2005), Punisher: War Zone (2008) & the new film Absolute Dominions (2025). We discuss how her experience in combat sports influences her filmmaking, creating comic book movies within the studio system, working as an outspoken Palestinian in Hollywood, an…

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945 - Hashtag Fordow Fail feat. Libby Watson (6/23/25) 1:27:39

4M ago1:27:39

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Libby Watson returns to the show! We discuss the weekend’s limited US strike on Iran and Trump’s baffling behavior around what already may be a winding-down conflict. We also talk Democratic & media responses, and where Iran might go from here. Then: all eyes are on Zohran in the NYC mayoral primary, voting is tomorrow, we discuss Zorhan’s campaign…

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BONUS: LA ICE Raids, Protests and Immigration Justice feat. Hugo Soto-Martinez 41:18

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LA City Councilmemeber Hugo Soto-Martinez joins Will to discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, how city government and community groups are responding, the recent protests, and marine deployments to the city. They also discuss the possibilities for a more positive rhetoric and policy around immigration, and the necessity for turning the framing back on …

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943 - The Tehran Offensive feat. Séamus Malekafzali (6/16/25) 1:09:19

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Seamus joins us to discuss last week’s “preemptive” Israeli strike on Iran, the damage done to Iranian command and infrastructure, Iran’s retaliation, America’s potential involvement. We also look at Trump’s big birthday Parade, one of the most pathetic & hilarious spectacles of American Military prowess any of us have ever seen. Read Seamus on the…

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Adam Richard: age is just a number ... until it's not 1:11:14

4M ago1:11:14

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Adam Richard: age is just a number, until it's not The Fabulous Adam Richard is back to talk about something very special - his thesis on DEAR NELLY! Nelly and Adam also talk about aging, we get an update on Adam's new adventures in Ethical Non-Monogamy, life admin and some other stuff. Nelly and Adam take a raw and real listener call about se*ual …

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941 - Sister Number One feat. Aída Chávez (6/9/25) 1:23:07

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We’re joined by The Nation’s Aída Chávez for her report from WelcomeFest, the abundapalooza dedicated to staking the technocratic claim for the future of the Democratic party. We review the fairly directionless and unenthusiastic vibes of the centrist shindig, but also discuss the explosion of police violence during protests against ICE in Los Ange…

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Episode 48: SGT Edward P. Tobie and the 1st Maine Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station 22:15

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At the Battle of Brandy Station, 9 June 1863, SGT Edward P. Tobie of the 1st Maine Cavalry in the Left Wing of the Cavalry Corps attempt a double envelopment of MG J.E.B. Stuart’s Cavalry Division. After crossing the Rappahannock River and riding for several miles, SGT Tobie and the 1st Maine Cavalry formed with their brigade and charged upon Fleet…

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939 - Boom Times For Goons feat. Adam Friedland (6/2/25) 1:14:19

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Host of The Adam Friedland Show Adam Friedland joins us to catch up on today’s news and discuss his new season. We look at the return of Matt Miller, Jake Tapper’s take on Israel/Palestine discourse, the kidnapping of a crypto whale in Manhattan, and new reports of Elon Musk’s rampant drug use. Adam also gives us his takes on engaging with the new …

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937 - Killing Santa feat. Arjun Singh & David Sirota (5/27/25) 1:31:28

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Will & Felix catch up on Democrats’ commitment to burning millions of dollars in search of a crumb of clout from the pod-mano-sphere, and John Fetterman’s chronic senate absenteeism as he searches for good vibes. Then, we’re joined by Lever News’ David Sirota & Arjun Singh to discuss their new podcast series Tax Revolt & the “Big Beautiful Bill” wo…

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UNLOCKED 936 - Permanent Midnight feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (5/22/25) 1:36:40

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Drop Site’s Ryan & Jeremy join us for an update on Israel’s war on Gaza. We discuss yesterday’s attack on Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C. and its potential ramifications, Trump’s recent trip to the Gulf and potential shifts in U.S. relations in the region, and the brutal escalations of violence in Gaza over the recent weeks. Ryan and Je…

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More Poh Ling Yeow: Freebie Teaser for yas 29:13

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Poh Ling Yeow: BONUS episode BONUS for MAY 2025! DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and support service that is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence: C…