Best Jason E Smith Podcasts (2025)

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Steve Salerno 54:55

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My friend and jazzman Steve Salerno returns to show me his major-league wood and talk about the gift of baseball, Chet Baker, getting canceled over Charlie Kirk, and my thoughts on John Leguizamo's new play The Other Americans. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sket…

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Tales to Terrify 724 Ann O’Mara Heyward & Sabine Baring-Gould 58:34

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Welcome to episode 724. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman faces the horrifying choice of what to do when all hope is gone. Then, a mother, fueled by grief, curses the man who murdered her son – with unexpected consequences. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Ann O’Mara Heyward’s The Kitchen Window as read by Kelli Tager: 00:03…

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Sizzler 2 with Nicole Byer 2:06:11

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Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer, Why Won't You Date Me) joins the 'boys to talk anaesthesia, bathroom experiences, and holiday dishes before diving into a review of Sizzler. Plus, a holiday edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughb…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Ibrahim Pataudi 49:07

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Today on The Lou Perez Podcast I am joined by Ibrahim Pataudi, the co-founder and chief revenue officer of Armanet. We talk about gun censorship, James Bond censorship, the prevalence of doom, hunting in Pakistan, and drones for personal defense. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3V…

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Tales to Terrify 723 Derek Alan Jones 53:02

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Welcome to episode 723. We have one longer tale for you this evening, about a team of Antiquarians tasked with uncovering the origin of a mysterious artifact. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Antiquity as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:02:32 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Derek …

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The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with Mark Rennie 2:05:57

12d ago2:05:57

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Mark Rennie (@markrennie, Eat Pray Dunk) joins the 'boys to talk Muppets, horror movies, and air frying before a review of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. Plus, another edition of Frank Check. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.c…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lonis 31:43

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For you louvers on the go, here's a quick hit of The Lou Perez Podcast. I talk with Próspera's vice president of growth, Lonis. What is Próspera — and how many ways do I manage to pronounce it in 30 minutes? Listen to find out. We talk about the startup zone on Honduras's island of Roatán, its many challenges, and overall what it's like to run a li…

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Tales to Terrify 722 Sam Logan & E. F. Benson 46:02

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Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…

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UNLOCKED! Mash Off 7: Mashin': Impossible - Fed Reckoning with Eva Anderson and Mike Hanford 1:08:12

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Unlocked and free for all! Eva Anderson (@evafay) and Mike Hanford (@mikehanford, The Sloppy Boys) join the 'boys to talk Elden Ring and Casa Bonita before rolling into their freshly baked rolls for the 7th annual Mash Off! Nick's Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016965-brown-butter-skillet-cornbread?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Mitch's Rec…

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Tales to Terrify 721 Dafydd McKimm & L. T. Williams 42:35

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Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …

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Costco 3 with Jesse Thorn 2:36:53

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Jesse Thorn (@jessethornveryfamous, Bullseye) joins the 'boys to talk sitcoms, Thanksgiving favorites, and 25 years of Bullseye before a review of Costco. Plus another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise o…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Rob Montz 34:59

28d ago34:59

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My friend Rob Montz of Good Kid Productions stopped by to talk to me about his latest documentary, Paradise Abandoned: Inside the Pacific Palisades Fire, in which Rob tells the tale of losing his childhood home in the fires and unearths some deeper scandalous truths about the blaze. The doc is screening on November 23, 2025 at Santa Monica's Morgan…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Patrick Dorinson 55:50

29d ago55:50

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On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk to the old man at the end of the bar, The Common Sense Cowboy: Patrick Dorinson. We talk cowboy-hat etiquette, the global reach of cowboy culture, the rugged history of California (with a nod to Joan Didion's The White Album), and his new book, The Common Sense Cowboy's Guide to Life: Stories from the…

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Tales to Terrify 720 E. F. Benson 42:31

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Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: Derek Alan Jones: 00:01:06 E. F. Benson’s How Fear Departed the Long Gallery as read by Georgia Cook: 00:03:03 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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Jimmy John's 3 Zach Cherry 2:18:46

1M ago2:18:46

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Zach Cherry (Fallout, Severance) joins the 'boys to talk dietary changes, smashburgers, and NYC eats before a review of the Jimmy John's Picklewich. Plus, the debut of Food in this Dude. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Dough…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Matt Balaker 44:39

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This episode of The Lou Perez Podcast is a collaboration with The Matt Balaker Podcast. We talk about blocking cowards on Facebook, Charlie Kirk, living in bubbles, and my roadtrip with Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall, The Larry Sanders Show, Buddy Cole)—a highlight of my life that I still haven't fully processed. Check out my book, That Joke …

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Tales to Terrify 719 James Fritz & Keith LaFountaine 49:44

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Welcome to episode 719. We have two tales for you this week. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 James Fritz’s Going Wendigo as read by Erin Grassie: 00:02:56 [Trigger] Keith LaFountaine’s Love, Unto as read by …

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Denny's 4 with Jesse Farrar 2:21:13

1M ago2:21:13

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Jesse Farrar (YKS, Go Off Kings) joins the 'boys to talk sci-fi franchises, past Tennessee adventures, and Tony Yoman before diving into a review of the Denny's Good Fortune menu. Plus, a new edition of Chips Inhale Reschew Rangers. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Raymond E. Foster 58:59

1M ago58:59

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I talked with author Raymond E. Foster about his new book, Chasing The Surge: Ten Thousand Rides into The American Night, his time as a police officer in the LAPD, the Free Masons, and his 10K rides as an Uber driver. What's it like to be on the job at the same time as your cop father? What is The Temple Within? And who would be stupid enough to tr…

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Tales to Terrify 718 Halloween Flash Contest + E. F. Benson 1:04:28

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Happy Halloween and welcome to episode 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Halloween: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Jared Conger’s From the Dark Woods as r…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Daikokuya with Sandy Honig 2:18:36

2M ago2:18:36

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Sandy Honig (@sandyhonig, Three Busy Debras) joins the 'boys to talk horror movies, New Haven pizza, and The Long Walk before finishing out Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Daikokuya. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Noah's BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/buis.bbq/ Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free ep…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Jason Noto 57:43

2M ago57:43

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What I like about Substack is that its algorithm doesn't feed me things that will only make me angry — unlike some other social-media platforms, where you should totally be following me. If I'm not angering you here — I most definitely will over there. So I have the Sub coders to thank for feeding me Jason Noto. On this episode of The Lou Perez Pod…

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Tales to Terrify 717 C. W. Stevenson 50:19

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Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 C. W. Stevenson’s Goat-sucker as read by Charles Conover: 00:03:54 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terri…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: The Original Soup Kitchen with Stavros Halkias 2:10:15

2M ago2:10:15

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Stavros Halkias (@stavvybaby2, Dreamboat Tour) joins the 'boys to talk Trick or Treating, Afternooners, and New York eats before a review of The Original Soup Kitchen. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys A…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Brett R. Smith 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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I'm joined by comic-book artist and colorist Brett R. Smith, who's worked with DC Comics, Marvel, and Rippaverse. We talk about the problem with comic books today, Val Kilmer's greatest performances, and why Romancing the Stone works and The War of the Roses doesn't. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Come…

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Tales to Terrify 716 Bret Chandler, Nelson Allister & Jonathan Agar 40:07

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Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales for you this week, about an ominous voice calling from the woods, a dangerous bargain to break a curse, and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock. COMING UP Good Evening: new release from Frank Oreto: 00:01:06 Bret Chandler’s The Voice Past the Tall Jack Pines as read by Michelle Kane: …

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Panera 4 with Jason Concepcion 1:47:33

2M ago1:47:33

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Jason Concepcion (@x_netw3rk_x, X-Ray Vision) joins the 'boys to talk Dodger Stadium eats, the NBA, and ASMR before continuing Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Panera. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys via G…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Mathew Klickstein 54:41

2M ago54:41

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I talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one "t") Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman's connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy h…

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Tales to Terrify 715 Erica Waters 44:40

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Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Erica Waters’ (Un)canny: A Study in Canine Folklore as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:02:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Krystal Hammond Krystal Hammon…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Le Pain Quotidien 2 with Christine Nangle 2:04:27

2M ago2:04:27

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Christine Nangle (@nanglish, The Simpsons) joins the 'boys to talk The Simpsons writer's room eats, food service jobs, and an upcoming Phillie Phanatic documentary before diving into a review of Le Pain Quotidien. Plus another edition of Pie in this Guy. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys …

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lisa De Pasquale 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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I had a great time talking with Lisa De Pasquale about life after losing 170 pounds and her new book, The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age. Ozempic means lots of thin women with fat-girl personalities. What a fun time to be a single guy! Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch …

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Tales to Terrify 714 Laila Amado & Akis Linardos 44:37

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Welcome to episode 714. We have two tales for you this week, about guardian eldritch horrors and the risks of messing with time. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest and Thank-yous: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Laila Amado’s Heaven is Experiencing Staffing Shortages and Somehow This is My Problem as read by James Barnett: 00:04:00 Akis Linardos’ R…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Silverlake Ramen with Betsy Sodaro 2:01:15

2M ago2:01:15

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Betsy Sodaro (@betsysodaro, Ghosts) joins the 'boys to talk testosterone levels, horror movies, and video games before kicking off Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Silverlake Ramen. Plus, another edition of Cereal. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipg…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Kendric Tonn 56:21

3M ago56:21

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Kendric Tonn is a painter. He paints. Not houses. Oil painting. On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Kendric about classical painting, Florence (the city, not my mother), El Museo del Prado, art collecting, and how he sees the world as a painter vs how I see the world as a comedian. Kendric gives a helpful tip on how to appreciate a…

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Tales to Terrify 713 R. S. Nelson & QED 32:23

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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbath in My Ba…

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Plant Power Fast Food with Ashly Burch and Mort Burke 2:11:46

3M ago2:11:46

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Ashly Burch (@ashlyburch) and Mort Burke (@mortburke) of Rebrand joins the 'boys to talk pet food, meatless diets, and movie snacks before a review of Plant Power Fast Food. Plus, another edition of Serving USA. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/dou…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - David Josef Volodzko 1:17:26

3M ago1:17:26

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Today I'm joined by The Radicalist David Josef Volodzko, news editor and senior writer at The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. If you have the means, FIRE is a great place to donate to. (Don't let the fact that I used to work for them sully your view of the premiere free-speech organization in the world.) David and I talk about his …

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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti 50:59

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Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…

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Deluca's Italian Deli with Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan 2:12:53

3M ago2:12:53

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Alana Hope Levinson (@alanalevinson) and Dan O'Sullivan (@osullyville) of The Outfit join the 'boys to talk Italian subs, the mafia, and favorite Italian chains before a review of Deluca's Italian Deli. Plus, a new edition of The Wiger Challenge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doug…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Michael Regilio 59:14

3M ago59:14

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This week's episode is a collaboration with comedian Michael Regilio, host of Regilio v Everything. We talk about being dumb, young, and punk—which for Michael meant being a young Republican in high school. I take a trip down memory lane of that time I was cancelled in Dallas. And Michael shares with me all the insane things I had no idea were happ…

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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell 1:01:47

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Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…

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Alfred Coffee with Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport 2:19:33

3M ago2:19:33

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Sean Clements (@seanclements) and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook join the 'boys to talk sports fandom, vegetables, and morning coffee routines before a review of Alfred Coffee. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipg…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lucy Biggers 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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The Free Press's Lucy Biggers went from climate-crisis influencer to climate-alarm denier. I have no clue how big this episode's carbon footprint is, but it's worth all the coal we burned to make it happen. Lucy and I talk about her beginnings at NowThis, why climate change doesn't scare us anymore, hipsters bringing back dung stoves, and how all t…

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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele 47:26

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Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…

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Philz Coffee with Corin Wells 2:14:50

3M ago2:14:50

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Corin Wellz (@charity_corin) joins the 'boys to talk philly cheesesteaks, traveling, and diners before a review of Philz Coffee. Plus, another edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughb…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Rian Stone 1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

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Today's episode starts out on a disappointing note. My guest Rian Stone, video essayist and author of the novels Softbone: Down and Out in New Kowloon and The Dog Walker, thought he was coming on to talk to his professional-wrestling hero, "Lightning" Lou Perez. I'm sorry I had to break the kid's heart—I am not that Puerto Rican guy—but I think I m…

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Tales to Terrify 709 Obiwulu Chisom Peace, J. V. Gachs & Blaize M. Kaye 40:19

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Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Obiwulu Chisom Peace’s The Whispering Groves as read by Anne Marie Lewis: 00:03:28 J. V. Gachs’ An Hou…