Best Porter and Jayson Podcasts (2025)

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152: Documenting the Undocumented through Food with Jill Damatac 30:27

2d ago30:27

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The idea of a pristine kitchen with clean countertops feels distinctively American, or an all-American idealist. However, the concept of the American ideal, or the American dream, desperately needs to be challenged. How better to do that than through food? My guest this week, author and filmmaker Jill Damatac, does just that in her new memoir, Dirt…

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#459 - Unlawful Carnal Consistency - Kendal "Tiny" Pinder 2:13:56

5d ago2:13:56

2:13:56

This week, we look at a man who was born in The Bahamas, went to college in the US, and played basketball, all over the world, before finally settling into Australia, as his home. The problem is, sexual assaults, and attacks on women follow him, wherever he goes. He is repeatedly caught, for the same exact things, for decades, and always ends up ba…

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151: What Can Local and Seasonal Food Networks Look Like? with Colin Fontaine 28:53

9d ago28:53

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Perhaps now more than ever, there’s renewed appreciation for the intricacies of our food systems' deep dependence on a global supply chain. However, that also raises challenges around our relationships with producers and understanding of food value. My guest today, Colin Fontaine, is here to discuss how to reorient American concepts of food and cul…

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#458 - Busted, Disgusted & Can't Be Trusted - Evel Knievel - Part 10 2:46:35

12d ago2:46:35

2:46:35

This week, we finish up our epic Evel Knievel series with the IRS breathing down Evel's neck. He decides that he's an artist, painting pictures, but that's not exactly the truth. He tries to rule his son's career "with an iron fist". He also owes someone $100 million dollars, and he needs a new liver. He also has a new, VERY young wife, and a strin…

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150: Italian Pasta Nights with an American Accent with Renato Poliafito 31:27

16d ago31:27

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Throughout this season, we’ve been exploring immigrant narratives around food: roles in food systems, labour, and diasporic food stories. Part of this is making sense of the “ish” elements to identities through food, which my guest this week, Renato Poliafito, does beautifully. Renato is a James Beard-nominated restaurateur, pastry chef, cookbook a…

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149: Unbottling the Problems of Bottled Water with Daniel Jaffee 57:41

23d ago57:41

57:41

A plastic bottle of water powerfully represents the state of our current environmental and health priorities. That water can become commodified while being an essential public service means that who gets access to water can be deeply challenged. How is water justice reached when plastic water privatization has become so embedded in our systems? My …

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#457 - Down To His Last Yacht - Evel Knievel - Part 9 2:28:07

26d ago2:28:07

2:28:07

This week, Evel is in hot water, after beating a Fox executive with a baseball bat. He is sentenced to jail, but like Evel always does, he figures out a way to make it a spectacle, and a show. How does he do that? By renting limos for all the prisoners, and causing a major traffic jam, while angering everyone in the jail system. He also claims he's…

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#456 - Don't Talk About My Mother - Evel Knievel - Part 8 2:35:36

1M ago2:35:36

2:35:36

This week, Evel is again considering retirement, but not before he does a huge, primetime tv jump, that he hopes will allow him to make even more money. He needs that money, because he also gets really into yachts, and yacht decor. He stars in a movie about himself. He is also sued by just about everyone, and is arrested for a brutal baseball bat a…

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148: Masala, Maíz, and Movement - Ingredients for Decolonizing Plates with Norma Listman and Saqib Keval 38:16

1M ago38:16

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On the show today are Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, looking at the solutions and communities that can be built when activism and ethical values are at the forefront of food creation. Norma and Saqib are the chefs and restauranteurs behind Masala y Maíz, which TIME Magazine named as one of the top destinations to visit worldwide, and its slightly m…

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#455 - The 2025 Scummy Awards!! 1:35:59

1M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

This week, we present the pageantry & prestige of the 2025 Scummy Awards! Get on your tuxedos & ball gowns, to find out who will take home esteemed awards such as "Worst Father", or "Most Likely To Have A 2nd Episode", or even "Worst Childhood". This all leads up to the big one... "Scumbag of the Year"!! Who will be deemed the worst of the last yea…

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#454 - Anal For Evel - Evel Knievel - Part 7 2:18:11

2M ago2:18:11

2:18:11

This week, Evel finally makes his long awaited flight across The Snake River Canyon... with mixed results. From his parachute opening too early, to the thousands of people who nearly plummeted to their deaths, just to get a good view. He also heads over to England, causing much commotion, and drawing 90,000 people at Wembley stadium. This leads to …

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147: What Canada Ate - The Role of Cookbooks in Culinary History with Dr. Rebecca Beausaert 34:20

2M ago34:20

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As most historians will tell you, the past can help make sense of a lot of the present, but maybe in unexpected or novel ways—like through cookbooks! We’re living in an intense period (I probably always say this, but it feels particularly challenging right now). With the new Trump presidency, shifts to Canada’s economic stability and food security …

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#453 - Life Is An Offramp - Evel Knievel - Part 6 2:23:15

2M ago2:23:15

2:23:15

This week, Evel is ready to jump the Snake River Canyon, but he takes on a new partner, Vince McMahon. He also tells specifics of how he cheats on his wife, and why it's okay, gives his opinion on race relations & threatens The Hell's Angels. All of this while rushing to finish the "Skycycle", and attempting to throw a "$1 million party", through t…

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146: Flavour's Role in Food System Fixes with Franco Fubini 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

The idea of industrial food systems is flat, heavy, and feels complex to access. It brings up connotations of very bland, hyper-processed foods made to reach a large number of people at a low cost. There are important consequences to these food systems choices, though some are louder ones than others. My guest today, Franco Fubini, tackles an often…

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#452 - Hallowed Be Thy Name - Evel Knievel - Part 5 2:14:12

2M ago2:14:12

2:14:12

This week, we catch up with Evel, as he builds a big house, dedicated to himself. He brags to his wife about all the women he sleeps with, and hangs out with a pair of brothers called "The McNastys". He also has rival daredevils beaten, and threatened, drawing the attention of the FBI. He hangs out with Elvis, and is accused of beating his wife. Al…

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145: Exploring the Biodiversity of Climate-Smart Crops with Shreema Mehta 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Industrial food systems tend to use mono-crop and unilinear approaches to supplying the Global North with food. But what happens when we consider more diverse crops? My guest today, Shreema Mehta, will discuss the traditional, climate-smart crops that are overlooked by the industrial food system. She started Climate Cookery selling tamarind hot sau…

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#451 - Human Christmas Toy - Evel Knievel - Part 4 2:22:20

2M ago2:22:20

2:22:20

This week, Evel keeps getting crazier, with both his jumps, and his lifestyle. The movie about his life premiers, shooting him into superstar fame. His toy becomes the smash hit of Christmas. He carries trademark cane, sometimes made of heavy lead, and pummels photographers with it. He has no regard for anyone's well being, but he sure does spend a…

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144: The Rich History of Georgian Wines with Sarah May Grunwald 53:55

2M ago53:55

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When it comes to wine, I have a tendency to retreat and panic: I don’t know anything, and I certainly don’t feel like I have the means to access the knowledge. I often wonder if that’s a common experience for people, based on the connotations that come with its consumption. My guest this week, Sarah May Grunwald, is someone I find quite admirable f…

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#450 - Gang Brawls, Tall Tales & Hollywood - Evel Knievel - Part 3 2:20:25

2M ago2:20:25

2:20:25

This week, we keep this crazy tale going, as Evel acquires a bit of fame, but is too injured from his numerous crashes to take advantage. He goes on a one man publicity blitz to promote his non existent jump over the Grand Canyon. He also cuts casts off of body parts in order to jump, gets in a bleacher clearing brawl with The Hell's Angels, and is…

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143: Unpacking the Absent Food Citizen in Policy with Isabela Bonnevera 39:21

3M ago39:21

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This week, we’re exploring the idea of the food citizen, or perhaps more accurately, the absent food citizen, with Isabela Bonnevera. Isabela is a doctoral researcher at ICTA-UAB, and engages with participatory methods to explore how immigrants are shaping sustainable food transitions in cities. She also examines how sustainable food policies impac…

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#448 - Scamming Your Way To Fame - Evel Knievel - Part 2 2:12:27

3M ago2:12:27

2:12:27

This week, we continue the epic tale of one of the biggest icons, ever! He finds his place in the world, by putting his life on the line, for entertainment. After trying to sell motorcycles, and becoming a one man burglary ring, he puts together a "daredevil team", and begins booking shows. His horrible crashes make him a spectacle, but his lying &…

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#447 - One Man Circus - Evel Knievel - Part 1 2:14:40

3M ago2:14:40

2:14:40

This week, we begin a special series about one of the most iconic, famous & absolutely insane people that we've ever talked about! We discuss his origin, where a few severe blows to the head may have helped contribute to his daredevil ways. His young life is filled with crime. From petty thievery, burglary, frauds, schemes, and outright extortion, …

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#446 - Coke Booger Boogie - Darrell Porter 2:29:52

3M ago2:29:52

2:29:52

This week, we look at the life of a World Series MVP, who seemed to have a roller coaster of a career, from being a marginal player, to being one of the best catchers in the league, and back again. That may be because he was also doing every drug he could get his hands on, including his favorites, quaaludes & cocaine! He made a big show of being cl…

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#445 - Backdoor To Death - Chyna AKA Joanie Laurer - Part 3 2:05:00

3M ago2:05:00

2:05:00

This week, we finish up the story of one of the biggest female stars in wrestling history, with Joanie having a lot of problems keeping clean, and also having a longing for fame. She tries to do movies, but ends up in many porn titles, while sliding into a hole of addiction/depression. She is arrested several times, including trying to stab Japanes…

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#444 - Meth, Misery & Mini Me - Chyna AKA Joanie Laurer - Part 2 2:20:08

4M ago2:20:08

2:20:08

This week, we continue the tale with Joanie, starting a life after wrestling. It's a bit bumpy, to say the least. She poses more for Playboy, tries her hand in multiple less than blockbuster films, and some tv shows, including "The Surreal Life", where she fights with Mini Me, dances drunk & naked, and fights with X-Pac. She's also arrested for a d…

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#443 - The Glamorous Hulk - Chyna AKA Joanie Laurer - Part 1 2:28:52

4M ago2:28:52

2:28:52

This week, we check out a woman who came up with some hard times, to end up as one of the first women in wrestling to actually wrestle men. With her muscular physique, and aura of menace, she became a giant star, and even had a relationship with HHH. This leads to bigger things, like acting, interviews, autobiographies, and a Playboy cover spread. …

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#442 - Runnin' Through The Okra Patch - Bryant McKinnie 2:23:05

4M ago2:23:05

2:23:05

This week, we look at a man who had nothing but success in his future. He achieved a great deal of that success, including a Super Bowl, but he always had something dumb, hiding around the corner. From too many nightclub incidents to count, to making a spectacle of himself during a boat sex party, to blowing tens of millions of dollars, he screwed …

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#441 - Dedicated To Death - Kaboni Savage - Part 2 1:42:29

4M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

This week, we finish the story with a trial for 12 murders, including the firebombing of women & children. He wants to be his own lawyer, then changes his mind, but his whole case unravels when several of his crew testify against him. he lashes out & makes more threats, but the evidence is very strong. Will he be executed, or will the President of …

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#440 - Savage Justice - Kaboni Savage - Part 1 2:19:38

5M ago2:19:38

2:19:38

This week, we look into the most violent, heartless & criminally active person we've ever talked about. He had an ultra short boxing career, because he was busy, setting up a drug empire, and committing cold blooded murders. Anyone who testifies against him also isn't safe, because he will firebomb whole families, just to get back at you. Wiretaps …

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#439 - Liquor & Gold Diggers - Hank Thompson 2:28:05

5M ago2:28:05

2:28:05

This week, we check out a baseball player, who won a World Series, with Willie Mays... after he shot a man to death in a bar. He was also a WWII veteran, and Negro League superstar. But his love of booze & casual hook ups sent his life spiraling out of control, eventually selling his World Series ring for liquor money, and committing a string of cr…

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#438 - Some Kind Of Monster - Tom Payne - Part 2 2:43:54

5M ago2:43:54

2:43:54

This week, we finish up this terrible tale, with Tom fighting to get out of prison, all while even more unspeakable charges are leveled against him. His legal team call it a "giant conspiracy", that may even involve the Atlanta Hawks! He is eventually released from prison, tries to become a boxer & does some bit acting parts. Then, he does it, agai…

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#437 - From Pioneer To Prisoner - Tom Payne - Part 1 2:14:06

5M ago2:14:06

2:14:06

This week, we look at a man who broke barriers, both in good ways, and VERY bad ways. He was the first black player in the history of Kentucky basketball. He was one of the first players to come out of college, early, to join the NBA. His future seemed bright, until multiple accusations pop up, concerning the tallest rapist in history. He even has …

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142: What Role Does Food Play in Fiction Writing? with Margaux Vialleron 32:23

6M ago32:23

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One of the most frustrating parts of watching Gossip Girl growing up was witnessing the elaborate breakfast spreads that the families had each morning, only for the main characters to grab a piece of toast and run away with anguish. When we think about fiction, food isn’t always central to how a story is told. But what happens when it is? My guest …

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#436 - The Smooth Pervert - Brian Phelps 2:05:51

6M ago2:05:51

2:05:51

This week, we look at a British Olympic diver, who took the country by storm, as a teenager. He married an Olympic gymnast, and set out to have the perfect life. They did traveling acrobatic shows, then settled on making a business out of making kids into Olympians, with their gym. This was going great, until many, many women accuse him of taking t…

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141: Uncovering Medieval Pictish Foodways through Paleobotany with Dr. Shalen Prado 33:10

6M ago33:10

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Oftentimes, when we think about plant-human relationships, we’re thinking about our contemporary lives and how plants factor into it – be it North American plant-based diets or what we’re growing in our apartments. But our relationship with plants goes back for millennia, and accessing this historical and prehistoric knowledge is a glimpse into wha…

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#435 - Criminal, Or Crazy Person? - Everson Griffen 2:07:44

6M ago2:07:44

2:07:44

This week, we check out a Pro Bowl NFL player, who had so many physical tools, that he was nicknamed "The Freak", but things tended to fall apart in the brain area. He was always a bit wild, but they truly spiral out of control, by the time he's shirtless, and hiding in the bushes, after trying to break into a teammate's house because "God told him…

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140: Recovering from Restrictive Online Diet Myths with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne 42:29

6M ago42:29

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Diet culture on the internet is excellent at sensationalizing our food to the point of panic. I’m sure many of you have seen the videos across TikTok and Instagram where someone positions themselves as an expert and demonizes strawberries, bread, or my beloved potatoes. But what happens when we take a more proactive and less restrictive approach to…

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#434 - Violence Aficionado - Ruben Semedo 1:36:41

6M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

This week, we find out all there is to know about a Portuguese soccer player, who hardly has any time for sports, because he spends most of his time getting arrested, and hanging out in jail. He beat the odds, coming from tough neighborhood, but he seems to take some of the neighborhood with him as he threatens, beats, robs, kidnaps, tortures, and …

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139: What Makes for Good Food Policy? with Chef Joshna Maharaj 48:32

6M ago48:32

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One downside I find when I spend too much time on the internet is that there’s an overwhelming viewpoint that the system is broken and there’s not much we can do to change that – or that food, in general, is disconnected from all other components of our lives. But I think these attitudes forget that a lot of empowerment comes through advocating for…

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#433 - Boobs Out, Guns Down - Keith Appling 1:43:06

6M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

This week, we look into a man who barely played in the NBA, but spent plenty of time upping his crime stats. From a very nasty allegation, from the first day of college, to a slew of charges, that become more fast & frequent. For one thing, he can't seem to go anywhere without a loaded weapon. He also feels that heroin is the way to go, for his pos…

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138: Fish, Wine, and Letting Go of Ego in Southern France with Steve Hoffman 44:17

6M ago44:17

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In the daily grind of work under capitalism, I’m sure I’m not alone for dreaming of something more to life. Usually, this takes the shape of going somewhere new in the world on vacation or picking up a new language and imagining what life would look like if you lived in that country and spoke that language with ease. For my guest today, this dream …

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#432 - Fists Of Iron, Brains Of Pudding - Stephen Peat 2:30:42

6M ago2:30:42

2:30:42

This week, we check out a rough, brawling enforcer, on the ice, who had a hard time keeping it together, off the ice. He was drafted, and signed to different teams because of one main skill; fighting. He was involved in a few of the NHL's all time best brawls, but as soon as he was done with hockey, the effects of all those blows to the head became…

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137: Transformations through Fermentation and Oracle Decks with Julia Skinner 35:23

7M ago35:23

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As far as public conversations around fermenting, we’ve come a long way as a society in our understanding of what that is in 2024. So with that, deeper explorations into the practice of fermentation and its role in building communities get a lot more interesting. Dr. Julia Skinner is returning to AnthroDish today to discuss the magic and art of fer…

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#431 - Vigo The Carpathian - Wilhelm Von Homburg (Norbert Grupe) 2:34:25

7M ago2:34:25

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This week, we look at a man, who was born to an actual Nazi, during WWII. He starts his adult life out with a most horrific crime, that can't be explained. He teams with his father to form a wrestling tag team, and was also a pretty decent pro boxer. His real fame came from movies like "Die Hard", and as Vigo The Carpathian in "Ghostbusters 2"! He'…

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136: Beer (and Everyone) Still Has a Diversity Problem with Ren Navarro 40:17

7M ago40:17

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If you’ve listened to AnthroDish regularly over the last few years, you’ll know that Ren Navarro is a champion of diversity and inclusion within the beer industry and beyond. When I first interviewed Ren back in 2020, we looked at her Canadian consulting services through B.Diversity, and the diversity problem within craft beer in Ontario. We’ve liv…

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#430 - The Lizzie Borden Of Baseball - Martin Bergen 2:31:30

7M ago2:31:30

2:31:30

This week, we check out an old timey baseball player, who completely lost his mind, during his playing days. One of the best catchers of his time, renowned for his baseball ability, but feared for his unstable, and insane behavior. He fought teammates, chased small children, who were fans of the other team, and generally crazied himself out of base…

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135: Growing Olive Trees in Texan Heat with Dr. Vikram Baliga 36:29

7M ago36:29

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Climate change is a daunting reality for many of us – there’s a lot of anxiety around understanding what’s happening and how it affects our communities and the foods we grow. While there’s no magic bullet, there is a lot of great scientific researchers working hard to share what they know about this. For example – you may not immediately think of T…

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#429 - Respecting Your Family - Mark Walton 2:12:23

7M ago2:12:23

2:12:23

This week, we look at the story of a man, who should still be in the NFL, but screwed up way too much to stick around. His legal problems started in college, and quickly progressed, during his very brief NFL career. He doesn't seem to be a very good driver, but that just leads to chases & tasings. He also seems to have no problem punching a pregnan…

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134: The Art of the Plant-Based Table with Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane 32:41

7M ago32:41

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Eating is so central to our ways of connecting as people and communities, but how we show up and make space around food is a practice of care and art. My guests today, Trudy Crane and Chloé Crane-Leroux are a mother-daughter duo best known for their individual foods, fashion, and lifestyle content. Montreal natives, these two are bursting with crea…

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#428 - Prince Of Peace - Jayson Williams - Part 4 2:22:54

7M ago2:22:54

2:22:54

This week, we finish up this epic tale of a fall from grace with Jayson repeatedly getting his reckless manslaughter trial delayed. While we wait, his wife files for divorce, making some pretty strong accusations, and Jayson is arrested a couple more time. One of these arrests has him telling police a hilariously ridiculous lie, to try to keep from…

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