Best Joe MEMO Podcasts (2025)

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Hosted by Josiah Emmanuel Salina aka Joe MEMO alongside returning special guest photographer Eckard Dean Naidoo. Make sure to follow him on IG @eckzposure !By Joe MEMO Radio

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The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More. 1:21:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss everything coming out of election night, including how the big news stations covered it, where Steve Kornacki has gone, how conservatives are coping, and the New York Post’s Mamdani headline. Next, Bryan and Joel dive into ESPN and DraftKings’ new partnership and ESPN Bet being no more (21:47), before …

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Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and (Another) White House Reporter Caper 1:10:54

3d ago1:10:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and a returning David discuss Dick Cheney’s death by reviewing his relationship to the press (12:20), before diving into last-minute election stories covering the final days of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, California's Prop 50, and a fake Bill de Blasio (33:10). Next, Bryan and David talk about everything that came out o…

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983 - The Killing Fields feat. Jasper Nathaniel (11/3/25) 1:16:47

4d ago1:16:47

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Jasper Nathaniel is back with another report from the occupied West Bank. He tells us about a band of West Bank settlers attacking him and locals in the olive fields of Turmus’ayya, including an old woman who was beaten unconscious on camera. He then talks about the Israeli military and intelligence’s response to the crime, the footage actually bre…

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S2 E2 | The Quiet Collapse of Global Democracy 31:56

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This week on The Diplomat, we look at how some democracies are quietly reshaping themselves under pressure. Jonathan Katz, an anti-corruption and democracy expert, from the Brookings Institution explains why Moldova is moving forward while Ukraine, Tunisia, and others are struggling to keep reform alive. From strategic corruption to AI-fueled disin…

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CBS’s Halloween "Bloodbath" and Michael Jordan as the NBA's Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats. 1:35:32

8d ago1:35:32

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the layoffs at CBS News (0:51) before diving into their thoughts on Michael Jordan’s two appearances on NBC thus far (14:05), the NBA's relationship to storytelling, and what they want from these MJ appearances. Next, Bryan and Joel educate the listeners on Jennifer Welch (28:41), including where she o…

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BONUS - Zohran: The Final Stretch 17:17

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Candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins us to catch up on the final few days of the campaign. Will and Zohran discuss Andrew Cuomo’s embarrassing campaign against him, how he plans to protect New Yorkers from Trump’s threatened federal incursions into the city, NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch, and how he intends to implement his agen…

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Growing Up on Set & Growing Into Comedy: Jaleel & Joe Get Real 1:08:14

8d ago1:08:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Everybody Lurks, Jaleel opens up about what it was really like growing up on set — the moments he didn’t realize he could get away with, and the lessons that came with it. Joseph shares why he’s never been into pranks and why he’s proudly anti–prank culture, while also breaking down how comedy has evolved and how h…

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Invest in Your Hobby 15:25

9d ago15:25

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Something I hear far too often from podcasters is, "Well it's just a hobby, so I don't want to spend money." Imagine taking that approach with nearly any other hobby. As my friend Brian says, the only free hobbies are in nature, or at the library (and even there, you probably pay taxes to support the library). The point is, if you're even remotely …

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ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts 1:13:38

10d ago1:13:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel out of the bullpen to dig through everything that has come out of the NBA’s gambling scandal (0:40) before they share their thoughts on how ESPN handled the coverage of that news, who at the worldwide leader should be covering these stories, which former ESPN employees would have covered this in the p…

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

11d ago1:15:41

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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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How Zohran Mamdani Won the Hearts and Minds of the Media (and New York City) 1:00:15

15d ago1:00:15

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Bryan and Joel are together in the studio to discuss Zohran Mamdani in the 17th edition of their 25 for 25 series (2:00). They discuss Mamdani as a political phenomenon (6:12), a media phenomenon (21:03), and someone who is signaling generation change (25:55). Later they welcome Eric Lach of The New Yorker, who profiled Mamdani for the magazine. La…

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The Tour Life, The Hennessy Ad, and The Line Content Creators CAN'T Cross 58:07

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Send us a text This week on Everybody Lurks, hosts Jaleel White and Joseph Vescey are swapping the green room for the tour bus! Get ready for some chaotic road stories as the guys unpack what it's really like to live and perform on the move. Then, they take a deep dive into the viral sensation that is Hebron's Hennessy Ad, debating if it was a stro…

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S2 E1| The Middle East After the Wars: A Region Rewriting Itself 31:21

16d ago31:21

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In this episode of The Diplomat, Dr. Kenneth Pollack joins Joe Kawly to map what comes next: Iran is retrenching, Israel is recalibrating, and Gulf capitals are quietly rewriting the rules of power? Pollack has been inside the CIA, briefed U.S. presidents, and watched the Middle East reinvent itself through war, diplomacy, and everything in between…

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

18d ago1:05:04

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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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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés 57:47

18d ago57:47

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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss the worst response issued by the White House to a reporter's question, some good news about The Washington Post, and issues at Indiana University’s student newspaper (00:35). The two then dig into th…

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Zohran Mamdani Goes on Fox News, the Great Pentagon Walkout, and Awkward NFL Coach Audio 1:07:04

22d ago1:07:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the almost entirely unanimous media walkout at the Pentagon after new rules and guidelines were presented to reporters (0:48); Olivia Nuzzi's return, which will now include a book deal (19:52); and Zohran Mamdani's interview with Fox News' Martha MacCallum (26:22). Then they discuss some awkward NFL he…

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Everybody Lurks Best Moments 2025 32:40

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Send us a text For our new listeners who want a down and dirty listen. What we’re all about. Fast and furious! New Episode coming soon!By Everybody Lurks

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

25d ago1:28:05

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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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Bari Weiss’s Memo, Marc Maron’s Goodbye, and College Football’s Most Interesting Coach 57:18

25d ago57:18

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss Bari Weiss’s memo to her new employees and whether it is threatening. Then they talk about Marc Maron’s farewell podcast with Barack Obama. The two discuss Obama’s social media reluctance and why he isn’t he speaking out more (00:21). They also play the football audio of the week: Indiana …

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Everything You Need to Know to Create a Voice Memos Podcast 13:06

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Sometimes the simplest ideas create the biggest impact. A voice notes podcast — literally you talking into your phone for a few minutes — can deepen relationships with your audience, build trust, and even drive sales. I first started mine as a lead magnet, but realized the off-the-cuff episodes were connecting more than the polished ones. Turns out…

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Jen Psaki on the Democrats and the Future of MSNBC. Plus, Paul Finebaum vs. ESPN and the End of LeBron’s Media Headlock 1:31:37

29d ago1:31:37

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel cover LeBron’s “big” news, Paul Finebaum a week after his OutKick interview, yet another Bill Belichick story out of UNC, and a bizarre Katie Porter interview (0:45). Then Joel and Bryan talk with MSNBC's Jen Psaki about the Democratic Party, how politicians can effectively communicate their message, modernizi…

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Kids on Phones Too Early?! Reacting to ChatGPT, Instagram Deep Dives & Jaleel Under Pressure 55:37

29d ago55:37

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Send us a text On this episode of Everybody Lurks, Joseph Vescey and Jaleel White dive into the chaos of today’s digital world — from kids getting phones way too early to our first reactions to ChatGPT trying to take everyone’s job. The crew breaks down their own Instagram habits, exposes who’s really lurking the most, and puts Jaleel’s content und…

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

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By Chapo Trap House

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Bari Weiss’s First Day at CBS, Reporting on Mark Sanchez, and the GOAT-dom of Chris Berman 1:05:22

1M ago1:05:22

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By The Ringer

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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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The Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates Showdown, Floating Paul Finebaum for Senate, and the Meaning of Kamala’s Book Sales 1:20:53

1M ago1:20:53

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel take a deep dive into the spirited discussion between Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates centered on their disagreements about Charlie Kirk and some of his eulogists (1:27). Then they discuss the unexpected news that ESPN's Paul Finebaum is considering running as a Republican senator for Alabama, the numbers for …

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Strikes Fade, Talk Shows Evolve: The 2025 Entertainment Shake-Up 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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Send us a text On this week’s Everybody Lurks Podcast, Joseph Vescey and Jaleel White dive into how Hollywood is shifting in 2025. With strikes fading out of style and talk shows reinventing themselves to stay relevant, the guys break down what these changes mean for the industry, the audience, and the culture. Tune in for their takes, laughs, and …

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

1M ago1:08:38

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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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A 25 for 25 Double Feature: Dean Jelani Cobb on the Future of J-School. Plus, Spencer Hall on “Weird Internet.” 1:47:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel preview today’s double-feature episode (0:45), before Joel is joined by Columbia Journalism School dean Jelani Cobb to discuss the future of journalism education (7:44). Then, Bryan and Joel have a quick interview postgame (47:42) before introducing Joel’s conversation with writer Spencer Hall on how his remar…

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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

1M ago1:37:40

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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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A Report From the Cowboys-Packers Tie, the Rise of the Bernie Bio, and Barbecue Notes From Texas 54:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss Bryan’s quick trip to Dallas for the Micah Parsons return game. He lets you in on the dirty secret of football reporting, gets into the differences between the Micah trade and the Luka Doncic trade, and gives some barbecue reviews (00:24). Then they share some football audio from the weeke…

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Returning special guest prince of New York: Chris Dice aka C-E-O joins me once again! Please get his new youtube channel to 1K subs before December 2025 by following him on YT @chrisscollectiblecornerand make sure to also follow him on IG @therealceoBy Joe MEMO Radio

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MVK (Bump In The Whip Edition) 52:51

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Hosted by Josiah Emmanuel Salina aka Joe MEMO alongside special guest rapper and automobile enthusiast: @Evthegoodfella Please go ahead and follow him on IG (Instagram) and check out his music on all music streaming platforms.By Joe MEMO Radio

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, the Fox-Barstool College Football Experiment, and Kamala’s Book Tour. Plus: Noah Eagle. 1:22:34

1M ago1:22:34

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the return of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Tuesday night (0:46) before reexamining the Fox-Barstool college football experiment and Kamala Harris's book tour (25:50). Finally, they are joined by NBC's Noah Eagle to discuss the highly anticipated Oregon–Penn State matchup this Saturday, capturing wacky finis…

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The Gatekeepers of the Social Age: Jimmy Fallon's Return, Sandler's Tour, and Jaleels experience with Charlie Sheen 45:33

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Send us a text This week, we're diving into the ridiculous, star-studded world of Hollywood to figure out who's really calling the shots. First up, we're talking about Jimmy Fallon's dramatic return to late-night TV and whether he had to fight off a pack of wild raccoons or just a few angry network executives to get back on air. Can late-night TV e…

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

2M ago1:17:39

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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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Fear After the Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, the Return of Olivia Nuzzi, and Presidential Campaign of Andy Beshear 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Vanity Fair hiring Olivia Nuzzi after she parted ways with New York magazine last year, continue untangling the Jimmy Kimmel situation, discuss the new rules for covering the Pentagon, and more (00:26). Then they share some football audio from the weekend, including Joe Davis’s call of Eagles defensiv…

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BONUS CONTENT: NYPOSTcast - a brand-new daily podcast by the New York Post 13:59

2M ago13:59

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Start your day with the news only the New York Post can deliver, with their brand-new daily podcast, NYPOSTcast. From the iconic newspaper that pulls no punches, you’ll get the headlines you need and the stories you want. Every episode includes a deep dive into a headline impacting your world plus, the Post’s signature mix of politics, business, po…

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach 1:32:41

2M ago1:32:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (0:46), why The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, Molly Qerim's abrupt departure from ESPN, Tom Brady's glaring conflict of interest, and more (38:32). Then Bryan is joined by sports journalist and author Ivan Maisel to discuss his…

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Dress Codes, Fire Emojis & Birman Energy: Joe Finesses Fashion Rules, Fumbles Texts, and Travels with Sandler 56:47

2M ago56:47

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Send us a text In this episode of Everybody Lurks, Joe kicks things off by breaking down how he finessed the dress code at Hillstone to wear exactly what he wanted—setting off a hilarious debate on whether he's a style rebel or just immune to rules. Things escalate when he reveals he dropped a fire emoji under a famous celebrity’s post without know…

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

2M ago1:31:47

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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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Our Broken Media Ecosystem, Replay Reviews for Everyone, and Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker 51:02

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David examine the ways in which information about Charlie Kirk's killing has come out to the public (0:20), before they share some audio from the weekend in football, including Pat McAfee's rousing 'College GameDay' monologue, some instant replay insight from Clemson–Georgia Tech, the tush push getting on everyone'…

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Unadulterated (Episode 11) - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 17:14

2M ago17:14

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My wife makes her debut appearance on this episode to give her reactions to this tragedy.By Joe MEMO Radio

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The Killing of Charlie Kirk, the Murdochs’ Real-Life Succession, and Three More Years of ‘Pardon the Interruption’ 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Bryan and Joel discuss the whirlwind of coverage around the killing of Charlie Kirk (1:13) before they give updates on the Trump vs. The Wall Street Journal saga (23:32), the extension for ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' (29:59), Rupert Murdoch's succession plan (38:54), the reporter caught in the middle of the college football AP poll outrage (44…

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Blue Origin’s ‘Sexy Six, Katy Perry & Gayle King Blast Off, Shannon Sharpe Leak, Dating-Apps & more 44:08

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Send us a text Jaleel White and Joseph Vecsey dive into celebrity space tourism’s wild week (Katy Perry, Gayle King & the all-women Blue Origin crew), the Shannon Sharpe audio controversy, and a spicy modern-love question: in 2025, what’s more intimate—sex or deleting your dating apps? We unpack the 11-minute New Shepard flight past the Kármán line…

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will.i.am VZ Joe MEMO 1:10:44

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I am joined by power couple Mikey and Sarah on this episode to put myself on the VZ plank!By Joe MEMO Radio

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Why Good Banter Can Make (or Break) Your Podcast 14:29

2M ago14:29

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I'm starting to wonder if a host/co-host format is actually the best format for a podcast. I’ve been listening to a lot of different podcasts lately—rewatch shows, comedy shows, tech shows—and one thing keeps standing out: good banter makes a podcast worth coming back to. But here’s the catch…banter only works when it supports the mission of the sh…