Best Black Cat Report Podcasts (2025)

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133 | Pt1 | Palmyra Atoll and the Sea Wind Murders: Meet the Grahams 49:24

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Time to set sail for True Crime Madness! Join us as we begin our journey towards the Palmyra Atoll Murders, aka 'the Sea Wind Murders.' In part one, "Meet the Grahams" we lay the groundwork for four of the main characters in the series and do our absolute best to explain the critical importance of materials science and going to court in order to sa…

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890. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Admin Asks SCOTUS To Allow Them To Slash Federal Workforce, Ukraine And Russia Agree To Swap Dead And Wounded Troops & Pro Sports Go All-In For Pride Month 1:19:37

1h ago1:19:37

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Trump admin asking the SCOTUS to allow it to move forward with plans to slash federal workforce, Ukraine and Russia agreeing to swap the dead and wounded troops, and pro sports going all-in for pride month.

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889. Q&AF: Loyal But Stuck, Ethical Dilemma & Dealing With Bitter Coworkers 1:05:15

1d ago1:05:15

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to navigate the situation when you have a leadership role but don’t have full authority to make critical changes, how to stay ethical when trying to earn money, and how to handle spiteful coworkers when you outperform them at your job.

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Trump Does Chicken Out | MAHA Report Written by AI? | DHS Uses Trump Letter Threat to Deport Witness 28:03

2d ago28:03

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This Week Again takes a look at recent GOP townhall FAILS, HHS may have used AI to write MAHA report, SC Rep Nancy Mace's social media bots & staffers curate her online image, cops say Kristi Noem used letter threatening Trump to set up a migrant, TX Legislature breaks 10 Commandments to debate 10 Commandments in schools, and all the deets on TACO:…

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888. Andy, Nathan Graham & DJ CTI: Elon Musk Says Goodbye To President Trump, Viral Video Of Woman Trying To Board Plane With Kangaroo & Cat Escapes From Florida Vet 1:49:38

4d ago1:49:38

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Nathan Graham from Unspeakable. They discuss Elon Musk saying goodbye to his role at the White House, thanking President Trump as he departs from DOGE, the truth behind the viral video of a woman trying to board the plane with a kangaroo, and the cat who escaped from a Florida vet.…

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What happened to Chicago's Japanese community? 7:00

6d ago7:00

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Lakeview once had a thriving Japanese community, but it fell victim to a push for assimilation. As one Japanese-American puts it: “You had to basically be unseen.”

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887. Andy & DJ CTI: French President Macron Shoved In Face By Wife, Parents Confront Trans Track Star Athlete's Mother & COVID Vaccines No Longer Recommended 1:50:54

6d ago1:50:54

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the bizarre moment French President Macron is shoved in the face by his wife on an aircraft, furious parents confront trans track star's mother, and COVID Vaccines no longer being recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

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Episode 191 - Twin Peaks Return pt 4 + Moon Knight + Barb Wire + Child's Play + Police Academy 2 + Knives Out + Day of the Dead + T2 + Amistad 3:19:23

7d ago3:19:23

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This week on The Stacks, in part one (0:00-1:38:24), Shana and j. continue discussion of the 2017 third season of Twin Peaks with the seventh and landmark eighth episodes, in addition to "Shadows" - the sixth episode of X-Files' first season. In part two (1:38:25-2:40:00), we talk in shorter form about the 2021 MCU TV miniseries Moon Knight, in add…

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886. Q&AF: Handling Haters, How To Trust Yourself & Correcting Company Culture 53:51

8d ago53:51

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to handle hater comments as an ambitious teenager, how to trust yourself more than other people’s opinions, and what steps to take to correct company culture when you have older employees who are set in their ways.

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132 | Live Paranormal Calls, Cryptid Sightings and Deathbed Confessions via Beer, Boos & Boogeymen 54:53

9d ago54:53

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From Jackalope sightings to deathbed confessions, this is a collection of some of Joey and Gil's favorite live calls on ⁨Beer, Boos, and Boogeymen. These live call-ins feature cryptid sightings, ghost stories, and unsettling deathbed confessions. In this episode, we take listener call-ins and hear their real experiences with mythical creatures like…

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Trump Tariff Deals Include Musk Contracts | Ignore Courts in GOP Budget | Trump Paid Babbitt Fam $5m 35:21

9d ago35:21

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This Week Again takes a look at Elon Musk & DOGE disastrous effect on the National Weather Service & NOAA, Donald Trump's white genocide in South Africa conspiracy debunked, how Trump's tariff helped Musk make money in other countries, the shocking & disturbing provisions hidden in GOP Budget bill, Trump gives $5M taxpayer money to Ashli Babbitt's …

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885. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Confronting South African President, Gunned-Down Israeli Embassy Staffer & US Officials Delayed Warning Public About Heart Inflammation Risks 1:44:24

11d ago1:44:24

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump confronting the South African President about the White Genocide happening in South Africa, the gunned-down Israeli embassy staffer Sarah Milgrim, and the US officials who delayed warning the public about heart inflammation risk associated with the COVID shot.…

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Car towed? Listen to this on your way down to Chicago’s Central Auto Pound 10:28

12d ago10:28

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If you’ve had your car towed in Chicago, there’s a decent chance you had to journey down to Lower Lower Wacker Drive — likely not in the best of moods — to open your wallet and recollect your vehicle. “It's supposed to be a happy process,” said Michael Lacoco, the deputy commissioner of the city’s bureau of traffic services. In our last episode, we…

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Mix #6.14: Wha Hafen?, First Prezi, and Final Destinations 1:18:53

12d ago1:18:53

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching the latest 'Final Destination' film (3:00) and wedding supplier struggles (14:00). Rica talks about old ladies swimming (20:00), the TV show 'Black Summer' (23:25) and 'The Liver King' (29:45) TT's: We talk about about Viral Sensation Christopher Diwata and the 'Wha Hafen Vella?' trend (35:14), and Pinoy Mo…

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Lower Wacker Drive: A uniquely Chicago street 6:42

13d ago6:42

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Curious City has gotten several questions about Wacker Drive over the years. We head down to the lower levels in search of some answers.

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884. Full Length: Bad Thoughts Ft. Tom Segura 1:18:46

13d ago1:18:46

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Tom Segura. They discuss Tom's new Netflix series, "Bad Thoughts", the importance of staying in shape as a comedian and entrepreneur, and the concept of cancel culture in today's society.

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Episode 191 - Twin Peaks Return pt 3 + What If S1 + Superman + Double Trouble + Duck! + Jurassic Park III + Crime Hunter + Age of Ultron + Dawn of the Dead 3:31:45

13d ago3:31:45

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This week on The Stacks, in part one (0:00-1:28:37), Shana and j. continue to discuss the 2017 third season of Twin Peaks with the fifth and sixth episodes, in addition to "The Jersey Devil" - the moderately silly fifth episode of X-Files' first season. In part two (1:28:38-2:43:18), we talk in shorter form about the first season of Marvel's animat…

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883. Andy & DJ CTI: Biden Battling With Prostate Cancer, James Comey's Social Media Approach & Indian Version Of Titanic 1:27:47

14d ago1:27:47

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Biden breaking his silence after revealing he's battling with aggressive prostate cancer, James Comey's weird social media approach landing him in hot water, and the video of the Indian version of the Titanic.

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882. Q&AF: Finding Like Minded People, Success Without Shame & Overcoming Paralyzing Fear 51:07

15d ago51:07

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to find like-minded driven people in your success journey, how to feel proud of your progress without feeling guilty, and how to face the fear of rejection, especially when you know it’s the next important step you need to take to win.

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131 | The Curse of Palmyra Atoll: Prologue to Sea Wind Murders 47:30

15d ago47:30

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In this episode, we explore the eerie history of Palmyra Atoll, a remote island steeped in tales of shipwrecks, pirate legends, and unexplained disappearances. After touching on the island's geological features, we dig into the story of the pirate ship La Esperanza and the island's dark reputation, as well as a series of mysterious murders and the …

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SCOTUS: Can't Deport Before Due Process | DHS Considers Migrant Reality Game Show | GA Turns Dead Mom into Incubator 38:58

16d ago38:58

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This Week Again takes a look at Ireland's concerns over Taco Bell opening, former registered agent for Qatar Pam Bondi greenlights $400m hand-me-down jet for Trump while insider trading scandal unfolds, GOP's big beautiful bill dies in committee after public sees what's inside, Trump rebrands Biden-era drug pricing deal allegedly over the price of …

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Mix #6.13: BINI vids, Cat kicking, and Mushroom Powders 1:18:42

18d ago1:18:42

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about happy endorphins (02:20), public pools (07:00), taking a mushroom cocoa powder (12:40), and watching 'Saw X' (21:44). JC talks about his free trip to Boracay (24:06), and watching 'The Thunderbolts' (32:50) TT's: We talk about a DLSU post about cat kicking (42:55), and the viral video that landed some BINI members…

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881. Andy, Ian Smith & DJ CTI: Trump Makes Historic UAE Visit, Rampant Federal Fraud DOGE Ignored & South Carolina Trans Activist Arrested 2:10:32

18d ago2:10:32

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Ian Smith. They discuss Trump making a historic UAE visit as the first US President in nearly 20 years, the rampant federal fraud that DOGE largely ignored, and the South Carolina trans activist who was arrested for threating to assassinate Rep Nancy Mace.…

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Schools, Water Plants and City Hall: We search for Chicago’s nuclear fallout shelters 10:46

19d ago10:46

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Nuclear fallout shelters are still among us, though they are not exactly ready for the apocalypse. These remnants of Cold War-era infrastructure do exist across Chicago, often in places you might not expect. This episode originally aired in 2015.

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880. Real Talk: The Greatness Standard 20:14

19d ago20:14

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On today's Real Talk, Andy talks about how greatness can never be achieved by doing “just enough” or what’s expected of you, and the best ways to exceed expectations of the normal external standards to break through mediocrity.

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Why does Chicago have a law prohibiting nuclear weapons? 6:32

20d ago6:32

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Tucked in the city’s municipal code is a law that prohibits the production, storage and launching of nuclear weapons in Chicago. We find out why the city decided this law was necessary.

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879. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Visits Saudi Arabia, Dem Rep. Mclver Denies Body Slam & Ye Song Glorifying Hitler Gets Millions Of Views As Platforms Struggle To Remove It 1:39:24

20d ago1:39:24

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump getting a royal chauffeur as Crown Prince MBS of Saudi Arabia drives him in golf cart, Dem Rep. Mclver claiming she "did not body slam anyone," and Ye's song glorifying Hitler getting millions of views on X while other platforms struggle to remove it.

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Episode 190 - Twin Peaks Return pt 2 + Hawkeye + The Conqueror + Atomic Cafe + Nekros + Police Academy + Purge Election Year + Louder Than You Think + Sexy Night Report 2 3:00:35

21d ago3:00:35

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This week on The Stacks, in part one (0:00-1:24:43), Shana and j. continue to discuss the 2017 third season of Twin Peaks with the third and fourth episodes, in addition to "Conduit" - the fourth episode of X-Files' first season. In part two (1:24:43-2:21:47), we talk in shorter form about the 2021 MCU miniseries Hawkeye, the notorious 1956 sword a…

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878. Q&AF: Is It Too Late For My Purpose, Feeling Aimless & Siblings Holding You Back 1:01:56

22d ago1:01:56

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on what to do if you think it’s too late to follow your life’s purpose, how to handle feeling lost, and what to do if you feel your siblings are draining your energy and stopping you from reaching your goals.

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ICE Arrest Newark Mayor | PBS Inspired Reopening Alcatraz | New Surgeon Gen is Unlicensed Quack 32:15

23d ago32:15

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This Week Again takes a look at ICE's arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, the inspiration behind Trump's idea to reopen Alcatraz, the 40 year grudge Trump holds against Sesame Street, the UK-US trade deal that greatly benefits Britain over America, PM Mark Carney tells Trump "Canada isn't for sale", new US Surgeon General is a medical science denyin…

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877. Andy, Billy Gene & DJ CTI: Billy's 75HARD Journey, OpenAi & Kash Patel Annihilates Senator After Being Accused Of Weaponizing FBI 3:12:17

25d ago3:12:17

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined by Billy Gene in the studio. They discuss Billy's 75 HARD journey, OpenAi's CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testifying to Congress on Ai competition with China, and Kash Patel completely annihilating Senator Patty Murray after she foolishly accuses him of weaponizing and politicizing the FBI.…

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Even when nothing goes wrong, moving is trash 18:23

26d ago18:23

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It’s typical to see moving trucks winding through streets and alleys of Chicago on the first day of any month. The act of moving hardly sounds like a luxury, but as we heard in the last episode, it could be worse. About a century ago, Chicagoans only moved on May 1 and sometimes Oct. 1. That meant thousands of moving wagons clogging the streets, pr…

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Mix #6.12: Conclaves, Relationship Reveals, and Massages 1:21:46

26d ago1:21:46

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about eating and shopping in the QC area (02:08), watching 'Sinners' (05:47), trying a new favorite resto (10:25), and getting a bomb massage (17:41). Rica talks about her obsession with Marks & Spencer (22:21), last week at work (26:12), and another podcast reco (35:03) TT's: We talk about the passing of Pope Francis and…

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‘Pure chaos’: Why did Chicagoans once move on the same day? 6:50

27d ago6:50

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You think moving is hard work? For about 100 years, Chicagoans used to move at the same time. Moving Day: May 1.

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876. Andy & DJ CTI: Protests Erupt In China Over Trump's Tariffs Jolting China's Economy, Jasmine Crockett Accused Of Abusing Her Power & Secret CIA Files Expose Exact Locations Of Alien Bases 1:22:34

27d ago1:22:34

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss protests erupting in China after furious workers demand pay as Trump's tariffs on imports jolt China's economy, Jasmine Crockett being accused of abusing her power at the airport boarding gate, and secret CIA files exposing the exact locations of 3 alien bases.

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Episode 189 - Twin Peaks: The Return pt 1 + Spring Break Roundup Pt 3 3:35:05

28d ago3:35:05

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This week on The Stacks, in part one (0:00-1:41:05), we begin our in-depth coverage of Twin Peaks: The Return, covering the first two episodes of David Lynch's concluding masterpiece, as well as discussing the third episode of The X-Files, the iconic "Squeeze" monster of the week. In part two (1:41:06-2:49:24), we conclude a high-volume roundup of …

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130 | The Trickster Element: Linking UFOs, High Strangeness & Bigfoot - w/ Paranorm Girl Podcast 1:35:36

28d ago1:35:36

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Masters of Chaos, "Tricksters," live across cultures and time, dancing along the fine line between ancient mythology and modern-day mysteries. These shape-shifting entities, from Anansi to Veles to Coyote, exist in the liminal space between science and superstition, folklore and fact. Join us for a chaotic collaboration as we dive deep into the wor…

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875. Q&AF: Making Moves Without Pressure, Handling No Man’s Land & Cutting Distractions 58:17

29d ago58:17

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In today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to take big action even when life feels calm, how to handle the “No Man’s Land” phase where you’re not chasing new friendships but still want progress, and how to eliminate distractions so you can stay focused on your biggest goals.

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House GOP Vote Deport US Citizens | Empty Shelves Coming to America | Amazon Will Lie About Trump Tariffs 27:53

1M ago27:53

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This Week Again takes a look at Donald Trump's worst president ever polling numbers, empty store shelves coming soon, House GOP changes time to avoid mandatory tariff vote, FBI arrest of Milwaukee District Judge Hannah Dugan, Trump administration claims due process is different for migrants, Trump claims photoshop picture of Garcia is real, House G…

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874. Andy & DJ CTI: Mike Waltz To Be U.N. Ambassador, Pakistan Claims India Will Strike Them Within 36 Hours & Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's Immigration Crackdown 1:36:02

1M ago1:36:02

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump saying he's nominating National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to be U.N. ambassador, Pakistan claiming it has credible intelligence that India will strike within 36 hours, and Michelle Obama blasting Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Mix #6.11: Wedding Crashers, Heat Indexes, and Black Mirror 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about quitting her job (02:03), finding inspiration online (06:32), producing podcasts (13:03), and the TV Show 'Pulse' (24:30). JC talks about finishing 'The Pitt' (30:05), spoiler-free thoughts on the new season of 'Black Mirror' (33:36), and hosting a nightmare wedding (38:30) TT's: Dennis Padilla causing a fuss at h…

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129 | Circus Oddities and Sideshow Wonders: From The Lobster Boy to A Headless Chicken 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

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Join Joey and Gil on an odd journey into the captivating world of circus and carnival sideshows, where oddities and marvels steal the spotlight. Listen in as we delve into the lives of iconic figures like Mike the Headless Chicken and The Lobster Boy, Grady Stiles Jr. as we explore their stories and the fascinating history that surrounds them. Disc…

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The complicated statue of labor leader Samuel Gompers 4:08

1M ago4:08

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Samuel Gompers fought for the eight-hour work day and helped create child labor laws. But for all he achieved, he was also fiercely anti-immigrant. We explore Gompers’ life, legacy and the statue built to this complicated man.

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Episode 188 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me + Spring Break Roundup pt 2 3:44:23

1M ago3:44:23

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This week on The Stacks, in part one (0:00-2:03:10), Shana and j. begin a deep-dive into Twin Peaks with David Lynch's 1992 series prequel / post-mortem Fire Walk With Me, as well as continuing coverage of The X-Files with "Deep Throat" (s1e02). In part two (2:03:10-3:11:00), Shana was on vacation so we cover 10 additional features: George Lucas' 2…

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873. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump's Blue Suit At Pope's Funeral, Huge Power Outage Strikes Spain, Portugal And France & Virginia Giuffre Suicide 1:43:45

1M ago1:43:45

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump's blue suit at the Pope's funeral drawing attention, the huge power outage that hit Spain, Portugal and France, and Virginia Giuffre's attorney revealing details of death casting doubt of suicide.

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872. Q&AF: Too Focused, Approaching Senior Leadership & Switching Industries In Business 57:58

1M ago57:58

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On today's episode, Andy answers your live call-in questions on how to balance personal life with your professional life when you are “too focused” on your goals, how to best approach senior leadership at work for approval, and what are some best practices to implement when switching industries in business.…

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Trump: Babies for Capitalism | RFK Jr's Eugenics Approach to Autism | Hegseth Signal Scandal, part 2 27:12

1M ago27:12

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This Week Again takes a look at Canada's claims Tesla faked car sales for rebate money, new details on Defense Sec Hegseth's Signal chat scandal, why being healthy suddenly means patriotism, RFK Jr's crusade against autism for capitalism, & the Trump administration taps Nazi Germany for ideas on how to make more babies.…

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871. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Unfurls Plans For Double 100-Foot Flagpoles, SCOTUS Appears Poised To Side With Maryland Parents Over LGBTQ+ Books & Amish Community Helps Rebuild Western North Carolina 1:15:11

1M ago1:15:11

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump unfurling plans for the double 100-foot flagpoles during his White House lawn walk, SCOTUS appearing to side with Maryland parents over LGBTQ+ books, and thousands of members from the Amish Communities helping to rebuild Western North Carolina and the national media ignoring the story.…

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128 | Lumberton UFO Witness Accounts 18:16

1M ago18:16

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This week we dive into the restored audio of eyewitness accounts detailing the sightings of a mysterious triangular object in Lumberton, NC. The witnesses describe the object's shape, color, and movement, as well as their emotional reactions to the experience. Multiple accounts from different individuals highlight the shared nature of the sightings…

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Maria Rodriguez: From fashion designer to restaurateur 13:22

1M ago13:22

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In our last episode, Curious City question-asker Emily Porter sent us on a quest exploring the world of local fashion designers, all after she found a thrift shop sweater with a tag that reads: “Maria Rodriguez Chicago.” Who is Maria Rodriguez? How did she get into the industry? And what is it like to be a fashion designer in Chicago? To answer tho…