Best Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell Podcasts (2025)

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Horror Movie Faves & Should Taylor Swift Retire? 50:12

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Hallelujah! It's finally spooky season! Time to break down the very best of Hollywood horror. Joining the show are culture journalists Brittany Luse (host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute) and Tre’vell Anderson (host of the film podcast SEATED). They rank their favorite scary movies of all time and build the definitive Horror Movie Mount Rushmore. Can a…

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Can KPop Heal Us All? w/ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick 51:34

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Maybe there actually was a song of the summer? At least if you’ve seen the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters. The film’s hottest song, Golden, has been dominating the Billboard Hot 100 charts since August. And it’s the most popular film to ever hit Netflix. Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick helped create the soundtrack’s major pop anthems. He talks about brin…

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204: Star Trek TOS, "The Ultimate Computer” 41:02

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https://youtu.be/HSTqsLCgg-k Matt and Sean talk about a computer with a microchip on its shoulder, in Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2, Episode 24, "The Ultimate Computer” (00:00) - - Intro (03:19) - - Viewer feedback (05:41) - - Today's episode (12:33) - - This time in history (19:26) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: h…

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Can Satire Save Democracy? w/ The Onion CEO Ben Collins 51:57

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Ben Collins became CEO of The Onion after a long career working in traditional news, so he's got major thoughts about speaking truth to power. He breaks down the role of satire in our current politics and what journalism is getting wrong about free speech. Ben also talks about relaunching The Onion’s print newspaper and why AI will never write a go…

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283: Sweating Solar Panels, Upgrade Woes, and More 36:31

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https://youtu.be/Ay_Yr2aI9tw Matt and Sean talk about increasing solar power efficiency by making the panels (ew) sweat, and more topics from last week’s episode. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Hydrogel Gives Us 12% More Solar Efficiency https://youtu.be/yWMxM8YQcN4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro …

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Is It Ever OK to Lie? w/ June Squibb 51:25

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Actor June Squibb became a Hollywood leading lady in her 90s, decades after she first began acting. She tells Sam about finding stardom in older age, her Broadway debut in Gypsy in 1959, and why it’s alright to bend the truth every now and then. They also discuss her latest starring role in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great. …

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203: Star Trek TOS, "Patterns of Force” 43:48

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https://youtu.be/Zd-CJCktWh4 Matt and Sean talk about cherry picking from history, and messing around in someone else’s present, in Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2, Episode 21, "Patterns of Force.” On William Shatner’s acting: https://youtu.be/HiPzJEp5gDU?si=hxJ0ontDrwOMe4H4 (00:00) - - Intro (04:04) - - Viewer feedback (07:19) - - Today's…

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282: Bifacial Solar Panels Advacements 35:43

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https://youtu.be/Ulwh9PMxI_M Matt and Sean talk about solar power generation from two-faced panels … no, not lying panels, but bifacial solar panels with some big updates that should help them become more common. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the Back of a New Solar Panel Just Changed Everything https://youtu.be/tQoV4Qj0NQs?lis…

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202: Star Trek SNW, "New Life and New Civilizations” 54:24

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https://youtu.be/9et9SaaFN3o Matt and Sean talk about epic threats and epic beginnings in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3, Episode 10, “New Life and New Civilizations” (00:00) - - Intro (01:58) - - Viewer Feedback (02:55) - - Today's Episode (04:40) - - This Time in History (07:03) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: htt…

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Are Nepo Babies Cool Now? with Zosia Mamet 50:05

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Zosia Mamet is known for her breakout role as Shoshanna in the millennial core HBO series Girls. She breaks down the show's lasting legacy, what her character would be up to today, and why younger generations are still connecting with the show. Plus, Zosia’s new book of essays, Does This Make Me Funny?, gets candid about being a self-described “B-m…

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201: Star Trek SNW, "Terrarium” 49:15

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https://youtu.be/p8ZNlbawOW0 Matt and Sean talk about befriending a Gorn, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Terrarium”. (00:00) - Intro (05:58) - Viewer feedback (09:15) - Today's episode (13:06) - This time in history (17:00) - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: htt…

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Can Pop Culture Cure a Broken Heart? w/ Anna Sale 50:28

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Anna Sale hosts one of our favorite podcasts (and probably yours too) Death, Sex & Money. In honor of her show, Sam and Anna roundup their picks for the best movies, tv shows, music and books all about (you guessed it!) death, sex and money. Together they get into the timeless lessons on grief in The Lion King, why Bonnie Raitt’s catalog is the ult…

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281: Digitizing Home Electrification - Zero Homes CEO Grant Gunnison 42:26

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https://youtu.be/wcTP2wXrlHM Matt interviews Grant Gunnison, CEO and founder of Zero Homes, about their innovative approach to home electrification. Grant shares how his background as an MIT engineer and NASA contractor, combined with experience running his family's contracting business, led him to create a platform that uses smartphone photos and …

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200: Star Trek SNW, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” 29:34

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https://youtu.be/cA2WX1_TP10 Matt and Sean talk about too much of an emotionless thing, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3, Episode 7, “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.” (00:00) - - Intro (02:51) - - Viewer Feedback (07:30) - - Today's Episode (08:58) - - This Time in History (10:51) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://w…

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Should We Still Care About Fashion? w/ Robin Givhan 50:55

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Pulitzer Prize–winning fashion critic Robin Givhan joins Sam to talk style, luxury, and legacy. Sam also asks the eternal question: which jeans should he wear—skinny, baggy, barrel, or wide leg? Robin offers sharp fashion advice and dives into her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. They unpack the rebellious in…

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280: Seaweed? More like See Opportunities! 26:02

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https://youtu.be/eUVGEhhU5jM Matt and Sean talk about taking an unexpected environmental blight (Sargassum), and turning it into a renewable, useful (and profitable) resource. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, This Seaweed Was a Caribbean Disaster, Now It's Gold https://youtu.be/iAYiUN4gvi4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:0…

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199: Star Trek SNW, "What is Starfleet?” 30:15

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https://youtu.be/5KRNg6WGJM4 Matt and Sean talk about propaganda, how to spot it, and whether it’s a good storytelling technique, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3, Episode 7, “What is Starfleet?” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https…

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A Brief History of Terrible Lyrics (from Switched On Pop) 42:54

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Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From ‘suckin' on a chili dog’ to ‘making love to his tonic and gin,’ even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. Sam joins Nate and Charlie, hosts of the Vulture music podcast Switched on Pop, to plumb the depth…

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279: How the U.S. is Losing the Renewable Race 33:06

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https://youtu.be/hP682UrQY_E Matt and Sean talk about the Big Beautiful Bill, what its long term impacts might be on the renewable energy space, and how easy it might be to go in another direction. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the U.S. Just Handed the Renewable Future to China https://youtu.be/2tNp2vsxEzk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzy…

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198: Star Trek SNW, "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” 41:15

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https://youtu.be/XdhRx5lEtMc Matt and Sean talk about filling in backstory, and whether it’s worth it, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3 Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:11) - - Viewer Feedback (10:54) - - Today's Episode (12:13) - - This Time in History (15:00) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the …

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Does Pop Culture Give a F*#% about Friendship? 40:58

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BFF’s Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays (Text Me Back! Podcast) dive into what pop culture gets right (and wrong) about friendships. The duo share their hot takes with Sam, make a case for renaming Love Island to Friendship Island, and ask if MTV’s The Real World ruined the country. Plus, should some problematic celebrities (cough *Cardi B* cough)…

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278: The Super Cheap Battery Revolution 40:10

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https://youtu.be/CRqwU8hZg9A Matt and Sean talk about CATL’s claims at a massive breakthrough in sodium ion battery costs, and whether it might (or might not) find a place in the energy storage market. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How CATL Made Batteries 90% Cheaper (And What Happens Next) https://youtu.be/Wf84NJSiAeU?list=PLnTSM-…

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197: Star Trek SNW, "Through the Lens of Time” 44:40

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https://youtu.be/vwombEe9d9s Matt and Sean talk about parasites in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 5, “Through the Lens of Time.” Does the hard sci-fi story make up for the soap opera character development? (00:00) - - Intro (02:13) - - Today's Episode (03:43) - - This Time in History (08:31) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version …

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Bob the Drag Queen: What is Freedom? 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Harriet Tubman… as a rap icon? Bob the Drag Queen’s new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert reimagines the historical icon as an abolitionist rapper in present-day America. Bob tells Sam about Tubman’s radical impact on history and why he’s obsessed with her legacy. They dive into what freedom means in 2025. Plus, Bob shares hilarious impressions …

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277: Quantum Computing - Is it Both Alive and Dead? 27:21

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https://youtu.be/s2h-16Ia-Pk Matt and Sean talk about quantum computing … and when do we talk about what we don’t yet have? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why The Race for Quantum Supremacy Just Got Real https://youtu.be/L1kyvI2m6UY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (02:09) - - Quantum Computing Discussion Yo…

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196: Star Trek SNW "Shuttle to Kenfori" and “A Space Adventure Hour” 55:26

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https://youtu.be/6ihGZgY_QUo Matt and Sean talk about monsters of our own making in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 3, “Shuttle to Kenfori” and what holo pursuits look like in episode 4, “A Space Adventure Hour.” Is the show a biting good time or just “holo”? (00:00) - - Intro (02:36) - - Viewer Feedback (07:24) - - Today's Episode…

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Big Freedia: Is Twerking Next to Godliness? 46:58

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Big Freedia is best known as the Queen of Bounce, but her new gospel album Pressing Onward showcases her holy roots. She tells Sam about growing up as a young gay church kid in New Orleans, what moved her to make a gospel album, and how twerking and praising God go hand in hand. Plus, Big Freedia breaks down her iconic feature on Beyoncé’s 2016 hit…

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276: Blood in the Machine - Biological Batteries? 37:38

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Matt and Sean talk about bio-tech including possible blood batteries. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Nature is Powering This Battery Breakthrough https://youtu.be/LbprE3qROs0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (04:45) - - Feedback (15:41) - - Blood Batteries Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https…

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195: Star Trek - SNW Season 3, Episode 2, "Wedding Bell Blues” 49:14

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https://youtu.be/y0DlYknQ9ig Matt and Sean talk about getting what you wish for (in both story and fanbase) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Wedding Bell Blues.” Getting to the Q of it all. (00:00) - - Intro (02:46) - - Viewer Feedback (08:16) - - Today's Episode (10:26) - - This Time in History (13:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

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Did Beyoncé Change Country Music Forever? 59:13

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Beyoncé just wrapped her Cowboy Carter era, which saw an acclaimed world tour, historic Grammys wins, and a lot of backlash. So what does her massive crossover really mean for country music and its politics? Writer and cultural critic Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Sam to unpack whether or not country music still has a race problem (spoiler alert: i…

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275: Fusion Drilling for Geothermal Energy 27:46

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Matt and Sean talk about Quaise, a geothermal energy company that’s pushing fusion tech into the ground. Literally. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Fusion Tech Just Changed Geothermal Energy Forever https://youtu.be/gO_LLqZfNdY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (09:28) - - Quaise Discussion YouT…

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194: Star Trek - Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 1, "Hegemony, Part II” 46:06

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https://youtu.be/8Gue6x-HO1E Matt and Sean talk about avoiding a massive GORN invasion in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Hegemony, Part II.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:59) - - Viewer Feedback (06:02) - - Today's Episode (07:50) - - This Time in History (10:55) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Au…

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Are We Living in a Feminist Dystopia? 49:43

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This week, writer Anne Helen Petersen unpacks the idea of Feminist Exhaustion — a term she coined to describe the burnout, backlash, and disillusionment many women feel toward the hollow promises of modern feminism. Sam and Anne explore how pop culture shaped (and warped) our ideas of empowerment through shows like Scandal, Girls and basically ever…

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Checking in from the public media dumpster fire 4:07

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Anyone else exhausted?

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274: In Training - Regenerative “Braking” News 24:20

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https://youtu.be/lI3EkZvx56w Matt and Sean talk about regenerative braking, and how it might power more than vehicles. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Most Overlooked Clean Energy Source… Is Under Your Feet https://youtu.be/Aubi3cK8Ym0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (09:05) - - Regenerative B…

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193: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Return to Tomorrow” 50:39

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https://youtu.be/_7DzcrLTMy8 Matt and Sean talk about overstaying your welcome in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Return to Tomorrow.” Omnipotent aliens, androids, and love triangles … oh my. (00:00) - - Intro (08:13) - - Viewer Feedback (10:33) - - Today's Episode (15:21) - - This Time in History (27:25) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of…

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What’s Worth Watching (and Skipping) in 2025 So Far? 53:43

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We’re halfway through the year, so it’s time for a pop culture check-in! Sam is joined by two of your faves — Linda Holmes (Pop Culture Happy Hour) and Ronald Young Jr. (Leaving the Theater, Weight For It) — to break down the best and worst of the year so far. From Sinners to The Studio to Love Island and the online discourse that kept us all talki…

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273: Waste Not, Want Not 29:30

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https://youtu.be/GwGnCQE98s0 Matt and Sean talk about using digestive waste (yes, it’s what you think it is) to increase sustainability. Yes, poo can be used to make better batteries. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Manure and Urine Could Power the Future https://youtu.be/6TCmjSIj9Jw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00…

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192: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “By Any Other Name” 46:39

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https://youtu.be/soISbbaB5b8 Matt and Sean talk about a well done story we’ve seen before in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “By Any Other Name” (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - - Today's Episode (13:09) - - This Time in History (21:01) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime…

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Can Atsuko Okatsuka Turn Family Trauma Into Comedy Gold? 54:26

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Atsuko Okatsuka’s comedy is bright and joyful, yet rooted in trauma. In this episode, she joins Sam to talk about her wild childhood, including being kidnapped by her grandmother, growing up undocumented in LA, and navigating her mother’s schizophrenia. They also talk about Atsuko’s new Hulu special Father, and what it reveals about marriage, menta…

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Woodstock '99: Mosh Pit at the Apocalypse with Sam Sanders and Lindy West (From The Big Flop) 42:45

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Today we’re sharing an episode from our friends at The Big Flop! Every week, the show unpacks pop culture’s most fascinating flops, frauds, and fiascos. In this episode, host Misha Brown throws back to Woodstock '99 with Sam and Lindy West (Text Me Back!). The music fest was meant to commemorate the original 1969 festival with “three days of peace …

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272: A Fungus Among Us 25:54

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https://youtu.be/7JoDmw1TCTA Matt and Sean talk about using mushrooms for food, packaging, clothing, and more. Can it truly replace bacon and boots? “No, Thorium Won’t Power Everything” video we talked about: https://youtu.be/iXz302oMphQ?si=7NgBLWm6s-UPj-NE Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Mushrooms are Starting to Replace Everyth…

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191: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “A Piece of the Action” 39:41

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https://youtu.be/AP0vWlUf27s Matt and Sean talk about drastic redirection of tone in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “A Piece of the Action.” Was this a good idea? (00:00) - Intro (02:10) - Viewer feedback (06:39) - Today’s episode (11:49) - This time in history (16:06) - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/t…

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Is Allison Williams Afraid of Her Own Movies? 51:16

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Allison Williams became a millennial icon as Marnie on HBO’s Girls — but her second act is even more thrilling. From Get Out to M3GAN, she’s carved out a new space as a horror star and unexpected scream queen. In this episode, Allison joins Sam to unpack what draws her to morally messy characters, and why she keeps playing women we love to hate. Th…

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271: Self-Repairing Solar Panels 25:25

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https://youtu.be/qDQ3N51WYgQ Matt and Sean talk about solar panels that imitate the self-repairing traits of plants. Might this tech take hold, or is it too far away from practical applications? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Might Be the Last Solar Panel You’ll Ever Need https://youtu.be/Lglick8bCPc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySC…

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A United Nations of Red Flags (From Normal Gossip) 52:46

4M ago52:46

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We’re taking a little break from the show week, but very excited to share an episode from the Normal Gossip podcast. It’s a hilarious show with a simple premise: listeners send in the strangest, juiciest gossip they’ve heard, then host Rachelle Hampton dishes it all out. In this episode, Sam and Rachelle break down a case of “accidental” love-bombi…

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270: Mini Machines, Major Impact - Polyfloss Brings Plastic Recycling Home 38:14

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https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71o The Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters. Previous Polyflo…

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190: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Immunity Syndrome” 42:34

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https://youtu.be/slW4O8Lt6po Matt and Sean talk about fighting a giant amoeba in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Immunity Syndrome.” Is sacrifice necessary? (00:00) - - Intro (02:32) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (08:50) - - This Time in History (15:36) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

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Jeff Hiller: Can Faith And Queerness Coexist? 53:38

4M ago53:38

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Actor Jeff Hiller opens up about his journey from church kid in Texas to queer fame in Hollywood. Jeff and Sam swap stories of growing up gay in conservative Christian spaces, where church was both a sanctuary and a source of shame. They unpack the complicated ways faith and queerness collide. They also break down how Hollywood struggles to tell st…

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269: The Future of Thorium Nuclear Power - Copenhagen Atomics Interview 50:21

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https://youtu.be/94r93XJ9BzA Matt had the chance to chat with Thomas Jam Pedersen from Copenhagen Atomics about their small modular thorium reactor that they’re bringing to the market. It’s an interesting conversation that covers everything from nuclear safety to why thorium may be a positive addition to the future of nuclear power. Watch the Undec…

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