Best Jake Luigi Podcasts (2025)

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Israel Goes to War with Iran 57:26

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Today we speak to journalist Séamus Malekafzali about Israel and Iran's rocket attacks on eachother and where the US stands in the middle of what could become a huge war. No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.…

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#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and Coaching 1:09:52

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In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, and vision and hopes for the future. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the cod…

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A Time For Assassins and Pedophiles (E329) 1:00:12

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A Mom’s For Liberty ‘Legislator of the Year” winner arrested for sexually abusing children and distributing CSAM. A horrifying politically motivated assassination. Julian dives into the disturbing details in charges filed against State Representative RJ May III and Travis debunks right wing claims that shooter Vance Luther Boelter is a Democrat.Sub…

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The Beach Boys & Materialists with Danielle Deadwyler 1:36:49

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Ira and Louis discuss Celine Song’s new romantic film Materialists, the best protest films, rude Emmy rules, new Grammys country music categories, Ryan Tedder’s tribute to the U.S. Army, and the passings of Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Ananda Lewis. Danielle Deadwyler joins to discuss her new film 40 Acres and the art that inspires her creative pro…

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What are the PMC Wagner Mercenaries up to Now? 46:05

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We speak to writer and researcher John Lechner about what the Kremlin-backed mercenary unit PMC Wagner has been up to since the Kremlin ALLEGEDLY killed its leader... No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popu…

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The Rise of Veo 3 (Premium E294) Sample 10:22

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With the release of Google’s latest AI video model, there’s yet another reason to fear deeply for the future of humanity. From kangaroo support animals to Stormtrooper vlogs, it’s clear that AI generated video is truly ready for primetime. Julian claims we have been this way for a while now, without AI. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premi…

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#138: Carl Mintern aka SelfSufficientHub: Moderating r/BJJ, Tips for Starting Jiu Jitsu, Teaching, Eco, and More 57:45

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In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and topics he sees. Then he gives advice on starting jiu jitsu at 45 years old! We pivot into talking about eco, teaching, competing, and wrap up with his thoughts on Sherpa…

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New Disinformation and Old Diseases feat. Anna Merlan (E328) 1:09:05

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Hundreds of people have been arrested in Los Angeles after days of protests, which are in response to aggressive immigration raids ordered by President Trump. When people took to social media to make sense of the events, they were confronted with fake, AI-generated videos of the protests and real photos that were labelled as out-of-context by AI. T…

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On the Ground for the Los Angeles ICE Raid Riots 33:08

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Today we speak to journalist Sean Beckner-Carmitchel about the anti-ICE riots that have swept across parts of Los Angeles. Soon, the US Marines will be deployed to the streets with live rounds. No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Info: www.popula…

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The Tonys, BET Awards and New Pop Releases with Benito Skinner 1:36:24

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Ira and Louis discuss the Tony Awards, BET Awards, J Lo at World Pride, Gen Z trend pieces, and new music from Addison Rae, Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter, and Madonna. Benito Skinner joins to discuss Overcompensating, translating millennial life to television, and more.By Keep It!

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Jake’s Takes Volume 6 (Premium E293) Sample 9:42

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This episode doesn’t just include Jake’s takes. It also includes Travis’ views and Julian’s feels.The boys unpack the fallout from the Trump/Elon rift, mystery urine, Ghostbusters acapella, AI-powered accounts on Twitter that argue with each other, the Weezer-related risks of killing baby Hitler, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, and a chatbot t…

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#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching Platform 56:05

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In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the Outlier Database. If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here. Download Sherpa, th…

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Body Doubles (E327) 56:16

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Donald Trump “re-truths” a ludicrous claim about the former President, while being attacked by former bestie Elon Musk. Travis explores historical body doubles that got away with it… kind of. Jake wonders if movies are to blame.Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes:https://patreon.com/qaaEditing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena…

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Is Luigi Mangione Innocent? // PREVIEW 6:58

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Listen in full only at https://www.patreon.com/popularfrontBy Jake Hanrahan

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Mission: Impossible & Miley Cyrus with Owen Thiele 1:33:23

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Ira and Louis discuss the final Mission: Impossible, And Just Like That’s new season, Patti LuPone’s New Yorker profile and apology, WeHo Pride, Miley’s new album, Wear Whatever the F You Want, and Tennis’ farewell tour. Owen Thiele joins to discuss his pair of new shows Adults and Overcompensating, podcasting in the middle of the night, and more. …

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QSN Returns (Premium E292) Sample 10:01

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Attention shoppers! We here at QSN are THRILLED to showcase a staggering collection of incredible products for you and your pilled loved ones. With the holidays right around the corner, there’s no better time than NOW to shower your friends and family with gifts that will no doubt spark some playful debate! Whether they’re into owning the libs via …

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#136 Pat Campagnola: CLA, Hosting the Eco Camp, Owning a Gym while Working Full Time 1:01:33

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In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp, and owning a gym while having a full time job. Hope you enjoy! Check out these links from the episode: E…

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MAHA Mia! feat. Derek Beres (E326) 1:03:13

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RFK Jr. is now running the Department of Health and Human Services. So we sat down with journalist and Conspirituality co-host Derek Beres to get an idea about how long it will take for Kennedy’s "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda to revive the black plague. We chat about why Beres argues that Kennedy's wellness-sounding platform masks an e…

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The 2020 Effect feat Mike Rothschild (Premium E291) Sample 10:26

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A viral conspiracy theory has taken tik tok by storm with a bold claim that the “2020 effect” is finally fading. The colors are returning to planet Earth and summer is looking like it might have a “2015 vibe”. Jake and Travis are joined by OG QAA guest and fellow conspiracist researcher and author, Mike Rothschild, to try and uncover why the color …

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#135 Real vs Feel and Thoughts on Competing 39:48

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In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered j…

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Bongino’s Epstein Flip Flop (E325) 1:03:45

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What happens when conspiracists make their dreams come true by taking over the deep state agencies and cracking them open? FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino's recent shift from conservative radio host to federally-employed “Epstein killed himself“ advocate creates chaos among those who hope for new revelations from newly influential insiders. Joined …

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The Paramilitary Enigma of the Brabant Killers 1:13:18

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Today we speak to independent researcher Nic from Blue Rose Reports. He's talking to us about the mystery surrounding the paramilitary attacks of Belgium's unsolved "Brabant Killers" case, and why it's been recently reopened. No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com…

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The New Radicalisation of the White French Youth // PREVIEW 7:22

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Listen in full only at https://www.patreon.com/popularfrontBy Jake Hanrahan

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Overcompensating & Cannes with Jake Shane 1:43:14

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Ira and Louis discuss the Cannes Film Festival, Eurovision's winner, Overcompensating, Morgan Wallen, and internet cookbooks. Jake Shane joins to discuss his new tour, LA versus NY, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast…

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The Year of Pynchon feat. Devin O’Shea (Premium E290) Sample 10:32

1M ago10:32

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Devin O'Shea guides us into the world of acclaimed novelist Thomas Pynchon, whose cryptic, sprawling narratives echo the chaotic info deluge of contemporary digital culture. With Paul Thomas Anderson's newest Pynchon adaptation, One Battle After Another, hitting theaters in September 2025, and Pynchon himself releasing a fresh novel, Shadow Ticket,…

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#134: Alex Ayliffe: Staytech.jj, Grey Area Skills and Designing Games Around Concepts 1:07:35

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Alex Ayliffe (@staytech.jj) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design. Follow Alex on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off y…

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The State of R/Conspiracy (E324) 1:19:48

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A crossroads. A marketplace of ideas. A subreddit evolving in the age of Trump’s second term. We dive into R/Conspiracy to see where our head is at.Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes:https://patreon.com/qaaEditing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagra…

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Pope Leo XIV & Drag Race with Rosie O'Donnell & Adam Rippon 1:51:11

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Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Adam Rippon discuss Pope Leo XIV and their favorite Catholic films, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, You’s final season, Netflix’s Madonna series, Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula, and Cooper Koch’s Calvin Klein ad. Rosie O’Donnell joins to discuss her new documentary Unleashing Hope, moving to Ireland, why she’s such a fan of pop…

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Psychic Sasquatch For Trump (Premium E289) Sample 10:20

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Matthew Johnson was a once respected clinical psychologist, best-selling parenting author, and national media guest. Then he saw something strange in the woods that shattered his worldview. Brad is back following a decades-long descent into the strangest corner of the American fringe: a secretive Bigfoot research site, telepathic communication with…

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Rockets and Disinformation in India and Pakistan 36:42

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Today we speak to researcher Uday Bakhshi to get a level-headed idea of what's actually going on amidst India and Pakistan's recent "four day war". No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - New…

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#133 Aaron Parham: Designing CLA Games, Moderating r/bjj, Starting Eco Discord, and the Eco Camp 1:02:35

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In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the Sub Grappling Model he created and join the Discord here! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and fe…

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God, the Devil, and AI feat. Miles Klee (E323) 1:13:12

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People use generative artificial intelligence to troubleshoot technical problems, churn out anime-inspired images based on their personal photos, and drive university professors who teach undergrad courses to the darkest pits of despair.But are the applications of artificial intelligence limited to worldly matters?On today’s episode, we discuss how…

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The Met Gala & Tony Nominations with Darren Criss & Juan A. Ramírez 1:56:11

2M ago1:56:11

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Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Juan A. Ramírez discuss the 2025 Met Gala, Tony nominations and the new Broadway season, Make America Film Again, Trump cutting theatre funding, and more. Darren Criss joins to discuss his Tony nominated role in Maybe Happy Ending and how he manages to see every show on Broadway while starring in his own. Subscribe to …

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We Got This Episode Before GTA 6 (Premium E288) Sample 9:27

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There is no bigger franchise in the video game business than Grand Theft Auto by Rockstar Games. So naturally, fans of open-world criminal mayhem descend into wild dot-connecting in the years before each hotly-anticipated release.The next installment, GTA 6, has been delayed and is now slated for release on May 26th of 2026. This is despite many as…

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#132 Check In: Jiu Jitsu Lessons from Josh Waitzkin, WNO, and App Updates 59:27

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In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa! Links we mentioned: Ray Lewis Motivational Video Kaynan vs Nicky Rod at WNO Download Sherpa, the …

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Adolescence: The Manosphere Strikes Back (E322) 1:56:44

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Netflix’s Adolescence, a four-part thriller about a 13-year-old murder suspect, has hijacked Britain’s political conversation. Annie Kelly explains why the series hit such a nerve: it maps the online pipelines that radicalize boys in their own bedrooms, dramatizes the deadly consequences of misogyny, and spotlights the adults too clueless to confro…

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The Puzzling Prison Attacks of France's DDPF // PREVIEW 6:58

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Listen in full only at https://www.patreon.com/popularfrontBy Jake Hanrahan

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The Western Volunteers Fighting in Myanmar 46:01

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Today we speak to Azad, a foriegn volunteer fighting against the military junta in Myanmar. He's part of a wider network of volunteers from the West who've travelled to the frontline jungles, taken up arms, formed a platoon, and taken on the cause of the rebels. No ads and loads of bonus: www.patreon.com/popularfront Discounted internet privacy for…

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Lorde's Return and YouTube's 20th Anniversary with Jillian Bell 1:24:47

2M ago1:24:47

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Ira and Louis discuss Lorde’s return to music, their favorite YouTube videos in honor of the site’s 20th anniversary, 10 Things I Hate About You the Musical, Terrence Howard refusing to play Gaye, and avoiding Cowboy Carter spoilers. Jillian Bell joins to discuss her directorial debut Summer of 69, how a Demi Moore movie helped her through a breaku…

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A Working Man feat Gabrus (Premium E287) Sample 10:26

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A working man. A man who works… to free his boss’ daughter from the clutches of a human trafficking ring. Gabrus joins Jake and Julian as we attempt to make sense of this very puzzling film starring Jason Statham and co-written by none other than Sylvestor Stallone. They’ve come together to make an awful mess, complete with mobsters straight out of…

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Bitcoin & Megaprisons (El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele) feat Caio Almendra (E320) 1:16:09

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Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador and Trump’s number one Latin American buddy, is a renaissance man for our era. Crypto, memes, reddit. Repression, megaprisons, anti-communism. We take a look at the history of El Salvador and the ascent of the “coolest dictator in the world”.Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes:https://…

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#131 Eco Camp Debrief: Andris Brunovskis, Jake Luigi, Michael Marrewa, and Josh Lu 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more…