Best Michael Metcalf Podcasts (2025)

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Hang Up | Golf’s Boring GOAT? 1:01:10

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss the brilliant (but boringly calm) Scottie Scheffler, who racked up yet another victory at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The hosts then welcome Front Office Sports writer Annie Costabile to examine the WNBA’s All-Star weekend. They also get into the MLB All-Star game’s swing-of…

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Care & Feeding | My Only Child Wants a Sibling. What Now? 36:09

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This week on Care & Feeding, a listener writes in with a question that tugs at the heart: Their five-year-old daughter—an only child, growing up in a rural area—is asking for a sibling. But more than that, she’s asking for connection, companionship, someone to play with. The hosts unpack the emotional weight behind the ask, and explore how parents …

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Grateful They Kept Me, Grateful They Left Me // God Chose You (Part 6) // Pastor Charles Metcalf 59:09

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WEEK 6: GOD CHOSE YOU// GRATEFUL THEY KEPT ME GRATEFUL THEY LEFT ME// PASTOR CHARLES METCALF Depending on where we are in life, we can have a tendency to either glorify or vilify past and present friendships. But no matter what we’ve experienced, there’s always space to remain grateful for those who have stayed and for those who are no longer in ou…

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ICYMI: The Internet History of Jojo Siwa 1:05:02

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by New York Times reporter and former ICYMI host Madison Malone Kircher to break down the internet history of Jojo Siwa. The 22-year-old got her start on Dance Moms over ten years ago, and has gone on to be a singer, performer, and serial reality TV show contestant. During this time she came out as queer, and…

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Gabfest Reads | A Beach Read for the Outraged 30:38

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David Plotz talks with author Carl Hiaasen about his new book, Fever Beach. Fever Beach is a political satire that follows a couple of dimwitted white supremacists, a corrupt congressman, and the people that try to take them all down. They discuss the real-life racist event Hiaasen witnessed that inspired a central scene in the novel, how Matt Gaet…

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Hit Parade | Here’s the Beef Edition Part 1 1:00:58

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When Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2025 and had the stadium chanting along to “Not Like Us”, it was clear: diss tracks had gone stratospheric. The Kendrick vs. Drake beef echoes legendary rap rivalries like Biggie vs. Tupac and Jay Z vs. Nas—but diss tracks stretch back through a century of American pop, long before hip-hop, …

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Talking Snooker Episode 215 - Sam Craigie special 1:10:32

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Sam Craigie joins Phil and Nick on the podcast, to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. Sam tells us about his early days in the game, practising with his brother Stephen, and his first season as a professional. He reflects on his disappointment over some players and pundits still talking about some of his behaviour earlier in his…

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Episode #13: Canada's Biggest Beer Bash with Hilary Hoogsteen + Christine Comeau (Canada Beer Cup) & Jeff Allport (Pile O' Bones/Nokomis) | The Business of Beer 2:57:46

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Craft beer competitions are something we've both judged and attended, but we really never got the lowdown on the inner workings on the pod. Hilary and Christine of the Canada Beer Cup joined Cee, along with Jeff from Saskatchewan's Pile O' Bones and Nokomis Brewing, to chat about how the Canada Beer Cup got started, how they set up the beer judging…

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ICYMI | “Gen-Z Stare” and the Log-In Epidemic 52:54

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Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim parse through the annoying practice of logging in and downloading apps. From hiking in the woods to brushing our teeth, it seems like we can’t do anything online these days without being prompted to make an account or download an app. Why do tech companies pressure us to log in all the time? And if we log out, why do th…

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Decoder Ring | Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier” 50:01

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In this episode we’re opening our mailbag to answer three fascinating questions from our listeners. How did “ass,” a word for donkeys and butts, become what linguists call an “intensifier” for just about everything? How do pharmaceuticals get their wacky names? And why do we all seem to think that aliens from outer space would travel to Earth just …

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Culture Gabfest: Woke Superman Saves the Box Office Edition 1:02:31

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On this week’s show, Dana and Steve are joined by guest host Isaac Butler to talk truth, justice, and the American way via James Gunn’s Superman. They discuss the latest incarnation of the man of steel and the cultural discourse he’s generating that has become as volatile as kryptonite itself. Next, they hop to another cultural lightning rod: Lena …

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How To! | Get Sweet, Sweet Revenge 43:36

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Jordan is mired in a bitter war over off-leash pups at an unofficial dog park. With pro-leash forces deploying fake signage, ambush videos, and questionable zip-tie tactics in a campaign of shame aimed at her fellow dog owners, Jordan is ready to take matters into her own hands. In this first installment of How To’s guide to becoming an antihero, C…

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Death, Sex & Money | The Honeymoon That Ended in Immigration Detention 56:24

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Silvia Camila Muñoz and Bradley Bartell had been married for less than a year when ICE stopped them at the airport on the way back from their honeymoon in Puerto Rico. Silvia Camila came to the United States in 2019 to work at a Wisconsin waterpark for one season. The pandemic caused her to overstay her visa and continue to work without authorizati…

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Hang Up | Sinner Mows Down Alcaraz on the Grass 1:22:49

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs are joined by Giri Nathan, co-founder of Defector and author of the new book Changeover, for a discussion of Jannik Sinner’s breakthrough win and Iga Świątek’s domination at Wimbledon. The panel also digs into the Atlanta Braves’ surprisingly disappointing season, and then they welcome sportswri…

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What If I’m An Imposter? // God Chose You (Part 5) // Pastor Charles Metcalf 1:01:26

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7/13/25 WEEK 5: GOD CHOSE YOU// WHAT IF I’M AN IMPOSTER? // PASTOR CHARLES METCALF Have you ever felt like an imposter? In Week 5 of the God Chose You series, Pastor Charles Metcalf tackles the real and raw feeling of imposter syndrome, the fear that whispers you’re not enough, not qualified, and don’t belong. But what if the very thing you’re doub…

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ICYMI | Love Island’s Toxic Relationship With Social Media 45:08

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After a contestant was kicked off Love Island USA for resurfaced racist social media posts, the internet backlash was swift. But some think the show mishandled her exit, especially in light of the UK franchise’s past failure to protect the mental health of those in the villa. Hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dive into the show’s rocky relationshi…

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What Next | Stage Managing Sex in Hollywood 33:51

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In the wake of #MeToo, Hollywood productions began hiring “intimacy coordinators,” people who work to ensure sex scenes are safe and comfortable for performers. How are they working out so far? Guest: Jennifer Wilson, staff writer at the New Yorker. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next fami…

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Episode #204: For The Love Of Quality with James Wilson and Derek Cartlidge of Blue Mountain Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 2:58:56

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Formerly known as Thornbury Craft Co., and before that King Brewery, Blue Mountain Brewing Co. is the newest incarnation of the brewery we've been enjoying since 2002. CFO of owners Colio Estate Wines Derek Cartlidge and Brewmaster James Wilson joined Cee on the pod to chat about the eclectic history of the brand, why the recent name change, why th…

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ICYMI | Encore: Is ChatGPT Your Therapist? 43:21

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Candice Lim is joined by Dazed senior writer Laura Pitcher to discuss her piece, “Meet the people using ChatGPT as their therapist.” Since ChatGPT’s public release in late 2022, there has been a growing reliance on the artificially intelligent chatbot in people’s everyday lives. TikTok users are talking about the way they use ChatGPT as their thera…

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Outward | Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson 44:32

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This week, Bryan is joined by theologian, activist, and ballroom historian Michael Roberson to discuss his new book, Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Roberson traces the rich legacy of the ballroom scene—from its origins in resistance and survival, to its role in shaping public health responses during the height of the AIDS crisis an…

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Culture Gabfest: Sorry, Straight White Male Novelist Edition 1:02:41

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On this week’s show, Julia and Dana are joined by June Thomas for a decidedly feminist discussion. They start with Sorry, Baby, the debut feature from writer, director, and actor Eva Victor, about a young academic’s life after a terrible trauma. The panel debates whether the film— which was a Sundance hit for A24 — is a tart, surprising traumedy or…

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Talking Snooker Episode 214 - Championship League latest + Which events are you attending this season? 50:53

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Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, and we're catching up with results and news from week one of the Championship League. We also round up all the other latest news from the snooker world and find out which events you're planning to attend this season. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or…

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How To! | Stop Giving 110% 44:58

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Kate is juggling a lot: work, kids, caregiving for an elder, a dance troupe, the PTA, community organizing. Oh, and she runs a ‘90s-themed DJ night, too. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, to talk with Kate about how to stop doing everything all the time.…

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Interview with Jorge Garcia of Linker Finance: Solving Commercial Banking Tech the Hard Way and Winning 43:00

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Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Jorge Garcia, Linker Finance - LinkedIn: Linker Finance Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In This Episode Join us for Episode 28 of Mighty Finsights, where Rory Holland interviews Jorge Garcia, Co-founder and CEO of Linker Finance, about the digital banking needs th…

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Death, Sex & Money | What Military Service During “Peacetime” is Really Like 57:22

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Ray Christian joined the U.S. Army in 1978, as a way to get his life started. He became a paratrooper, an infantryman, and a drill sergeant. He also endured trauma and found that getting out of the service was more challenging than he expected. This week, Ray discusses why he signed up in the first place, what it was like serving in-between major c…

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Hang Up | The LeBron and Giannis Loyalty Test 1:16:41

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs break down an unexpectedly quiet start to NBA free agency while big trade rumors keep swirling. They dig into fresh betting scandals rattling baseball and basketball, including Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz. And they debate whether the WNBA’s ambitious expansion plans are moving too fast for the …

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Care & Feeding | Becoming a Parent Is a Process 45:21

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On this episode: Slate’s own Aymann Ismail is with us to talk about his new book, Becoming Baba – which is out TOMORROW! We’ll talk about the book. But first, Aymann, Jamilah, Zak and Elizabeth take a question from a listener who’s hoping to reclaim the time that she feels like she lost during the newborn phase. And on Slate Plus: Elizabeth has a d…

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Who Will You Be? // God Chose You (Part 4) // Charles Metcalf 57:50

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God chose you, the question is, who will you choose to be? After you accept the freedom of “God chose me”, you still have to decide who you are going to be. In Week 4 of the God Chose You series, Pastor Charles reminds us that in order to become who God called us to be, we will have to become someone different. This is not a license to do whatever …

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ICYMI | Not Even Lawsuits Can Stop AI 46:46

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Slate senior tech editor Tony Ho Tran to parse through what Meta’s victory in a recent AI lawsuit means for its users. Tools like ChatGPT are becoming more common at home and at work, but without protections, they could threaten not just the creativity of artists, but anyone who posts online. As regulation…

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Care & Feeding | Comebacks For “I’m Bored” 42:06

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On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah talk about summer boredom. We get questions about this every year — so we’re coming in early this year with some ideas for how to handle that classic, but dreaded, complaint… that no, really, there’s nothing to do. And after that, of course, we’re sharing a round of triumphs and fails. Join us on Facebook…

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Episode #203: The Black Cat with Jean-Michaël Noël of Noctem Artisans Brasseurs | Adjunct Series 3:37:05

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Quebec City is a place where a lot of incredible beer has been brewed, but it doesn't always get the shine it deserves - so we're trying to change that. Jean-Michaël of Quebec City's Noctem Artisans Brasseurs joins Cee on the pod to chat about the famous cats on their labels, how their flagship IPA Catnip came about, where the name came from, their…

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Decoder Ring | The White Noise Boom 54:58

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White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you’d told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unu…

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ICYMI | The Most Famous Facelift on TikTok 36:29

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay discuss an American woman in her 50s who is going viral for her plastic surgery journey. Michelle Wood is a mom who traveled to Guadalajara to undergo several procedures, including a facelift and a chin implant. She documented her journey before and after the procedure, creating intrigue, curiosity, and surprisingly pos…

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Culture Gabfest: Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Edition 1:04:51

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On this week’s show, Steve, Julia, and guest host Sam Adams are off to races with F1:The Movie, the new Brad Pitt racing vehicle featuring lots of racing vehicles. Is the thrill ride more than the sum of its sports movie cliches, high-octane action sequences, and perpetually handsome movie-star? Does the answer even matter? Next, they’re joined by …

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How To! | Start Reading Books Again (Encore) 41:21

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Kate stopped reading in 2016. Since then, she’s tried to find her way back to it but something’s not clicking, and it’s left a book-shaped hole in her heart. Reading used to be something she really enjoyed, took pride in, and loved connecting with people over. On this episode of How To!, co-host Carvell Wallace brings in Maryanne Wolf, director of …

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Death, Sex & Money | Baywatch Made Me World Famous. My Stalker Stole My Privacy. 56:01

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Alexandra Paul always loved connecting with fans. She had many, from her breakout role in the 1983 horror film Christine to her years playing a lifeguard on Baywatch. In 2011, Paul's career was slowing down, but it was also the year that she met her biggest fan: a woman who would come to stalk her for over a decade, costing Paul tens of thousands o…

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Hang Up | The Caitlin Clark Dilemma 1:08:21

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss Caitlin Clark’s injuries, controversies, and dramas that continue to spotlight the Fever and WNBA. They also get into the effects of major league baseball teams' use of minor league ballparks, plus a talk with SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell to break down the NBA draft. On the bonus episode …

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Talking Snooker Episode 213 - Michael McMullan special 1:08:05

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Phil and Nick are joined by the broadcaster Michael McMullan. He talks to us about his long career working in the snooker media, which has included commentating, writing and even being an MC. We also put your questions to Michael. Who does he see as the greatest player of all time? What was it like working with Mark Lawrenson on Irish radio? And wh…

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Care & Feeding | What Counts as Screentime? 41:29

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On this episode: Zak, Lucy and Elizabeth chat about screentime. We’ve got two great questions that are variations on the theme: are podcasts screentime? And you missing out on something if your little ones don’t get to watch a certain children’s YouTuber? We’ll discuss. After that, we’re circling up for a round of triumphs and fails, because why no…

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Why Me? // God Chose You (Part 3) // Pastor Charles Metcalf 1:03:44

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6/29/25 WEEK 3: GOD CHOSE YOU// WHY ME? // PASTOR CHARLES METCALF Once you realize God Chose You, it’s natural to wonder, “Why me?” In Week 3 of the God Chose You series, Pastor Charles Metcalf helps us lean into that question and discover that God’s choice is always intentional. While we may never fully grasp why God chose us, we can trust that it…

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Mayor Del Duca, VAUGHAN; Ryan Schell, CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES; Ian Matthews, GOATS IN THE CITY; CANADA, Jack Mancini; Lillian Galstanian and Kristan Maclean, KICKIN' IT COUNTRY; CARINA B 59:25

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something for everyone on today’s show … We start with a catch up with Mayor Steven Del Duca of Vaughan and move to a very important ‘expiry date’ check – one that could save your life. Ryan Schell - Chief Fire Prevention Officer for Central York Fire Services will join us to explain. Plus, we’ll give the *goat* a little love …not ‘the greatest of …

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ICYMI | How Coming Out Videos Changed YouTube 51:19

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Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim are joined by Ingrid Nilsen, an OG beauty lifestyle YouTuber who you may know as “MissGlamorazzi,” to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of her most iconic video to date. Throughout the 2010s, YouTube was the platform of choice for “coming out” videos. During those years, the U.S. saw progress in LGBTQ+ acceptance and r…