Best Oscar Owens Podcasts (2025)

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

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

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Share & Tell & Age with Domonique Foxworth and David Samson 54:53

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How often are male friends sincere? Can you work your way into fighting shape? Should parents let their kids get on the juice? What makes a nerd? And how do you do a threesome? Plus: burgling, maquettes, hotel phones, the recognizability of a cursive Z... and The Adventures of Lil' David Samson, prosperity gospel panderer. • Help David Samson raise…

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Share & Cool & Tell with David Dennis Jr. and Mina Kimes 51:07

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Are athletes trying too hard to generate “aura”? Is Aaron Judge too big to be cool? Is a decidedly unc wardrobe an asset or liability for Jalen Hurts? The inaugural PTFO Coolest Athlete Draft reveals all. Further content: • Toward a Unified Theory of Uncool (Ock Sportello) https://www.neverhungover.club/p/toward-a-unified-theory-of-uncool • Subscri…

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Richard Medhurst SPEAKS OUT On His Trial, Israel & Syria + Sean Jacobs & Tony Karon on South Africa 2:09:32

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South African political scientist Sean Jacobs and South African journalist Tony Karon talk about the "white genocide" (not) happening in South Africa. Journalist Richard Medhurst talks about being arrested in London, raided in Vienna and targeted by Israel.See Katie in Vienna at the First Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress: https://www.juedisch-antizioni…

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Dangerous Minds: How Stephen Glover Baffled Hollywood 45:39

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We're starving for things that make us think and make us laugh. And so we welcome back the multi-hyphenate co-creator of Atlanta, Stephen Glover, who takes Pablo on a behind-the-scenes Hollywood tour in which we encounter Liam Neeson, Goofy, Coolio and Dan Le Batard. Not to mention the bizarre Atlanta cameos that worked out (from Black Justin Biebe…

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One Yard at a Time: A Mystery 49:40

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Under-recruited running back from a collapsed American city — with a single mom and a dream — wins the Super Bowl. Sounds familiar, right? But NFL coach Deland McCullough’s story, as told through his new book with Sarah Spain, has a twist all its own. (Thanks to a little help from Sir Mix-a-Lot.) P.S. One correction, at the 17:50 mark: Deland McCul…

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The Belichick Ring Mystery, Solved: How Pablo's Investigation Just Got Weirder 49:10

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After his reporting about 24-year-old Jordon Hudson went viral, Pablo re-opens the door on Bill Belichick's personal and professional scandals, presenting Michael Cruz Kayne and Katie Nolan with more clues to unbox — including, but not limited to: the Avengers of geo-guessing, multiple (exclusive) Ring camera videos, two worried homeowners, a smoki…

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JFK, Israel & The Biden Cover Up With Norman Solomon, Ken McCarthy & Aaron Good 1:31:37

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Journalist Norman Soloman discusses the coverup about Biden's mental health, popularity and viability; his careerism and the failures of the Democratic Party. Plus how the media sells war and how liberal Zionism is a myth. Then Ken McCarthy and Aaron Good discuss JFK, who killed him, the JFK files and his fight with Israel. They also talk about the…

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The Show, the Voice and Grandpa: A PTFO Surprise 44:07

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He became the internet's favorite sports grandfather for playing at least 162 games a year as the Yankees on MLB The Show, for two decades — and keeping score, by hand. What 86-year-old Kim Soriano didn't know, when he sat down to play with Pablo in our studio, is that Jon "Boog" Sciambi — the video game's announcer and the best voice in baseball —…

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Overcompensating & Cannes with Jake Shane 1:43:14

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

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The Long Goodbye: Tony Reali and the End of “Around The Horn” 51:06

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He has hosted the same television show nearly 5,000 times — every weekday, at 5 p.m. Eastern, for more than two decades. (More than Oprah or Letterman ever did.) But now, counting down to Friday's series finale, Tony Reali is feeling the love... and revving up with all the gas left in his tank. Pablo says thank you, with a celebration of an endless…

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The Sporting Class: Worldwide Leaders, Killer Apps, and Michael Jordan's Special Contribution 53:36

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Can ESPN launch a streaming app built to last? Is Trump already sports-washing his shiny new Air Force One? And what the hell is the GOAT gonna do for the NBA on NBC? Pablo travels back inside the C-suite of sports business with John Skipper and David Samson. • Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"https://www.youtube.com/@npds Learn mor…

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Is Trump ABANDONING Israel? With Mouin Rabbani, Vijay Prashad & Trita Parsi 1:25:33

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Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani and Iranian analyst Trita Parsi talks about the latest developments in the Middle East and whether Trump is finally sidelining Israel when it comes to Gaza, Yemen and Iran. Then Vijay Prashad discusses tensions between India and Pakistan and the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism.For the full discussion, ple…

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Blood Empty: How a Beloved Team Made a Deal with the Devil 53:55

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What do Vladimir Putin, David Hasselhoff and a shadowy businessman named The Meat Baron have in common? The remains of a fan-owned German football club that sold its soul, got stuck in the middle of a war, then woke up from a $200 million nightmare... to the basement of the standings. Correspondent Bradley Campbell travels to Gelsenkirchen, a minin…

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

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

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Watching the Dallas Cowboys on Death Row (PTFO Peabody Award Finalist) 54:59

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This episode was recently honored as a unanimous finalist for the prestigious Peabody Awards. But it's been 26 years since he was sentenced to death, and Charles Flores still maintains his innocence — while talking trash, playing fantasy football and making enchiladas on game day. Last fall, correspondent David Fleming visited Inmate No. 999299 at …

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The Jordon Rules: An Exclusive PTFO Investigation 53:33

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The real story of Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend is even weirder than it seemed on the viral CBS interview: Pablo spoke to 11 sources who've dealt with Jordon Hudson directly — and there is deep concern that she is destroying the legacy and reputation of the greatest football coach ever. Plus: Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne reveal our …

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Oliver Stone, Gabor Maté, Nick Bryant on JFK, Israel & Epstein 1:14:25

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Katie speaks to filmmaker Oliver Stone and author and JFK researcher Jim DiEugenio about the JFK files. Then she speaks to author and journalist Nick Bryant who published Epstein's black book about Epstein and Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last month. Finally, Katie plays a clip of Gabor Maté talking about surviving the Holoc…

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Will Forte Commits to the Bit 53:44

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Will Forte is responsible for some of the most idiosyncratically bizarre characters in comedy history — and the funniest movie Pablo has ever seen. But to understand Forte's legend, you must peer behind the scenes of "MacGruber" and "SNL" (his mythical audition, included). With a little help from their mutual friends, Pablo goes inside the making o…

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

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

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The Fake Sports Scandal Taking Over Fox News 53:02

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There's a big DOGE hearing on Capitol Hill tomorrow, after a month of yelling from Fox News and threats of a criminal investigation from Trump's cabinet. The cause: an elite female fencer who got punished for taking a knee, in protest of her transgender opponent at an Olympic qualifier. The problem? That story isn't true. Andrew Fischl, PTFO's fenc…

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Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro DESTROYS Ben Gvir, Historian Greg Grandin DEBUNKS Imperialist History 2:05:01

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Find the full interview with Yaakov Shapiro here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-127784040Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro talks about his protest against Ben Gvir in front of the Israeli Consulate in New York and why he sees Zionism as the enemy of Judaism. Jennifer Koonings shares what she observed attending a Ben Gvir protest where a woman was p…

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Share & Swear & Tell with Jessica Smetana and Kevin Clark 46:31

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Why the f*ck is Formula One cracking down on profanity? Is swearing a performance-enhancing drug? And what if you hosted The Paul Finebaum Show — only to be bullied for loving the Orlando Magic? Plus: a foul-mouthed grandma, an insurance adjuster on meth, an ass in the jackpot, a potentially pierced penis... and the Chalamet of it all. Learn more a…

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The Goalie Who Disappeared 53:58

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Jerce Reyes Barrios was a pro soccer player in Venezuela — an underdog living a sports-movie dream. Then he became an immigrant to Trump's America: The administration accused Jerce of being a gang member. ICE flew him to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. And his family hasn't spoken to him since. All of this... for a tattoo about his favorite foot…

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

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

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The Sporting Class: Welcome to Football Coachella 53:25

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The NFL Draft is such a tediously fascinating test of power that it's near impossible to turn off. John Skipper and David Samson help Pablo find the entertainment magic in the gathering — and examine the collusion theory of Shedeur Sanders' fall (especially now that the White House is taking credit for stopping it). Plus: the case for a neutral-sit…

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Share & Tell & Twins with Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne 44:58

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Why were Detectives Benson and Stabler holding hands courtside at the Knicks game? How will these world-famous sisters save the birds in unison? And what's the best pope name? Plus: embracing the bait, diagnosing the kink, Jeopardy! feuds, burses... and twins. Further content: • "The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for …

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Oliver Stone On JFK Files, Alec Karakatsanis On 'Copaganda' 1:37:08

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Katie talks to the Academy-Award winning director Oliver Stone and JFK researcher and author Jim Di Eugenio about the JFK files which they testified about in Congress. Full interview with Oliver Stone is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127455286?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Then Katie talks to Civil Rights Lawyer Alec Karakatsanis about his b…

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Fowl Shots: We Investigated an NBA Conspiracy 49:03

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The most brilliant promotion in sports seems simple: If a visiting NBA player misses two straight free throws in the fourth quarter, every fan in the arena gets free chicken. But the untold story of Brickin' for Chicken is a tale of psychology, philanthropy and unintended consequences — and nobody wants to admit the truth. So we teamed up with Oddb…

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The Pope, Sinners & Time 100 with Tina Knowles 1:34:05

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Ira and Louis discuss Pope Francis’ death, Sinners’ turnout at the box office, the Time 100 list, Kristi Noem’s stolen bag, and the Academy’s new rules for Oscar voters. Tina Knowles joins Ira to discuss her memoir, Matriarch. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at You…

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This (Independent) Senator Has a Warning. Who Will Listen? 46:22

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Angus King, the U.S. Senator from Maine (and former quarterback), is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. So we should listen very closely as he takes PTFO inside what he deems an unprecedented constitutional crisis — from tariffs and mass deportations to trans athletes and DOGE — by way of the ancient Romans, a vegetable slicer and Bill Belichick.…

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Share & Jeopardy! & Tell with Mina Kimes and Dan Le Batard 46:11

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Mina Kimes’s Celebrity Jeopardy! semi-final featured a Guardian of the Galaxy from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a tech millionaire podcaster. How did Mina do? The answer: NOT a Daily Double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pablo Torre, Le Batard & Friends

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Mohsen Mahdawi DEFENDED By Jewish Israeli Classmate + Lee Camp & Alex Kane 1:52:01

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Katie talks about Mohsen Mahdawi, the SECOND Palestinian Columbia student unlawfully arrested with one of his Jewish American-Israeli classmate Aharon Dardik and journalist Alex Kane. Aharon talks about moving from the U.S. to the West Bank where he and his family were settlers, and then going to prison for refusing to serve in the IDF. Alex talks …

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The Great Once 53:26

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As history was made this month, The Great One sat in a luxury box with the NHL commissioner and... the conspiracy-theorist director of the FBI. Has Wayne Gretzky become a political Mr. Magoo? Or legitimate friends with an American president who's trying to make the GOAT’s homeland his 51st state? Bruce Arthur, the Toronto Star columnist and conscie…

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Coachella & Sports Movie Draft with Ellen Pompeo & Katie Nolan 1:29:37

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Ira and Louis discuss Coachella and Lady Gaga’s massive performance, Katy Perry’s space race, and Cate Blanchett’s plans to quit acting. Katie Nolan joins to create the ultimate sports movie draft. Ellen Pompeo joins to discuss her new limited series Good American Family, playing Meredith Grey for two decades, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouT…

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Jaw & Order: The Case of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones (and Nicolas Cage) 46:11

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How did a federal prosecutor named Martin Bell end up suing a 70-million-year-old tyrannosaurus, looted from the rocky sands of the Gobi Desert? By teaming up with The Babe Ruth of Forfeiture and a personal injury lawyer representing the president of Mongolia, naturally. What followed was a matter of international diplomacy and Florida men — of a n…

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The Power Brokers and Palace Intrigue of Trump's Rollercoaster Week, with Stephanie Ruhle 46:58

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The Dow Jones looks like an EKG chart. The world economy feels like the Cuban Missile Crisis. And the sycophantic administration's policy is more volatile than the Denver Nuggets' front office. But to Stephanie Ruhle — the former banker turned host of MSNBC's The 11th Hour, receiving frantic calls from investors and C-suite execs — the real problem…

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Norman Finkelstein On Gaza & Chuck Schumer, Whitney Webb On Diddy & Epstein, 3:11:07

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Patreon-only chat with Whitney Webb is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-podcast-126403115Norman Finkelstein talks about Gaza, the attack on free speech, and Chuck Schumer's book 'Antisemitism In America: A Warning.' Whitney Webb talks about her latest investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ashley Bishop plays some tape she recorded at th…

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House Call: Why the World's Best Pitchers and Quarterbacks Seek This Man's Advice 45:33

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He got the Sandy Koufax seal of approval, then re-trained Nolan Ryan in his forties. He upgraded Drew Brees into one of the most accurate passers of all time, then went tête-à-tête with Tom Brady. He even tried turning Michael Jordan and Tim Tebow into baseball players. But for legendary pitching coach Dr. Tom House, the science of throwing is all …

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The White Lotus & John Mulaney with Marsai Martin 1:19:05

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Ira and Louis discuss The White Lotus finale, John Mulaney and talk shows, Val Kilmer, RHOA, and the best movie franchises. Marsai Martin joins to discuss G20, working with icons like Viola Davis and Regina Hall, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube…

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A New Roadmap for Actual Human Connection, with Roy Wood Jr. 47:02

2M ago47:02

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The promise of the internet has failed us. Our politics are breaking us. But the sports world, even in a state of group-hate, provides lessons for a fundamental human need that is currently all too absent: connection. Roy Wood Jr., one of the most prolific road comics in our country, has a million miles of experience at kicking the tires on The Rea…

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We Fact-Checked Stephen A.'s LeBron and Kobe Story — and Polled 1,000+ Voters on His Presidential Campaign 53:58

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Did LeBron attend Kobe's memorial in 2020? Pablo reports on claims renewed by Stephen A. Smith. And should Stephen A. actually run in 2028? We commissioned Rasmussen Reports to conduct a legitimate political survey, then presented the results to Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller. • See the full results of the exclusive PTFO/Rasmussen poll https://www.rasm…

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The Sporting Class: How the NBA's Masters of the Universe Box Each Other Out 52:25

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Franchise valuations are going up, up, up — and the first $10 billion team can't be far away. But inside the owners' meetings, though, generational warfare is underway: Can A-Rod snag the Timberwolves from the iron grip of an 83-year-old billionaire? Will the Celtics make private equity sexy? And how long until every NBA game is on national TV? Pab…

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TARGETED Pro Palestine Cornell Student SELF-DEPORTS, Columbia Students Are KIDNAPPED & Expelled! 1:26:04

2M ago1:26:04

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Columbia students discuss how their university betrayed Mahmoud Khalil who was kidnapped by ICE, & betrayed academic freedom by capitulating to the Trump Administration. Then Cornell University Ph.D student Momodou Taal, who is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom & the Gambia, talks about attempting to sue Trump & his decision to leave the United …

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The Studio, Avengers Doomsday, & Pop the Balloon with Elisabeth Moss & Jay Jurden 1:32:52

2M ago1:32:52

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Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss the Avengers: Doomsday cast, Apple TV+'s new comedy The Studio, Urban Outfitters dipping into Black Y2K fashion, Morgan Wallen's SNL tantrum, Elon Musk meddling in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election; and Pop the Balloon, Kill Tony, and the YouTube to TV series pipeline. Elisabeth Moss joins to discuss the …

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Brilliant Disguise: How to Find Your Voice, with Hank Azaria 47:43

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Hank Azaria created more than 100 voices for The Simpsons, including Moe the Bartender, Chief Wiggum and (formerly) Apu. So why is the single most talented voice actor of his generation, at 60 years old, suddenly the lead singer of a Springsteen tribute band? Because — in recovery from the fear that helped originate his superpower, the failure that…

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Share & Grill & Tell with Mike Golic Jr. and Mina Kimes 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Did the late George Foreman's merchandising millions almost go to Chuck Norris instead? What aren't influencers selling to men these days? And is this season of The White Lotus actually good? (Spoiler alert for later in this episode: If you've seen through Episode 6, you're good.) And more from Pablo's trip to L.A.: the neck hammock, erect rods, an…

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The Fax and the Furious: How One Screeching Machine Upended Sports — and Society as We Knew It 53:32

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Thirty years ago this month, Michael Jordan shocked the world with a two-word transmission: "I'm back." But the rise and fall of this especially nostalgic technology is inextricably hard-wired to the sports world, from frantic prodigies to foul-mouthed coaches and fans glued to FaxCam. Pablo communes with a relic between himself and J.A. Adande — t…

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Trump’s Fake Peace w/Col Lawrence Wilkerson, Ben Cohen & José Luis Granados Ceja 1:30:41

2M ago1:30:41

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Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson and Ben Cohen slam Trump and Elon for refusing to go after REAL Waste: the Pentagon. Then Mexican journalist José Luis Granados Ceja discusses Trump's war on migrants, Mexico, Venezuela, Palestinians and the Houthis.Enjoy the full conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/colonel-larry-125180619?utm_medium=clipboar…

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Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco & The White Lotus with Rosamund Pike 1:26:32

2M ago1:26:32

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Ira and Louis discuss Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's joint album, Tate McRae's tour, The White Lotus, The Residence, Lizzo's comeback, and Slayyyter teaming up with Azealia Banks. Rosamund Pike joins to discuss the new season of her Prime Video series The Wheel of Time, moving between screen and audio roles, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTu…