Best Pretend You Read It Podcasts (2025)

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👻 “Paranormal profits” — Horror’s box office record. Starbucks’ delivery biz. Gov Shutdown’s 2nd month. +KPop (Lehman) Hunters 20:16

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2d ago20:16

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Horror took 17% of the US box office this year, a record high… it’s the divisive dividend. Starbucks sales grew last Q for the first time in 7 quarters … thanks to coffee delivery. The Government Shutdown’s entering month 2… food stamps and healthcare are the focus. Plus, our biz-themed Halloween costume is… K-Pop Lehman Hunters $SBUX $BCS $SPY NEW…

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Does God still love me if I don't read my Bible today? 42:32

3d ago42:32

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Send us a text Have you ever felt afraid that if you stopped doing... stopped reading your Bible, stopped serving, stopped performing... that God might love you a little less? You’re not alone. In this raw and honest conversation, we unpack the deep-rooted lie that love must be earned... a lie many of us first learned in childhood, and one that sti…

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15 Hilarious Answers For When a Girl Asks You "What do You Do?" (((A MUST LISTEN!!!))) 25:24

3d ago25:24

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In this hilarious episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals 15 funny and creative ways to answer the classic dating question, "What do you do for a living?". By blending humor, storytelling, and playful teasing, Mark shows how to turn a simple question into a powerful tool for building attraction, intrigue, and establishing fr…

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🦈 “I’m out” — Shark Tank’s China trade deal. Nvidia’s $5T flowers. Fruitist’s $1B blueberry. +Candy Salad Trick-or-Treat 19:53

3d ago19:53

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Nvidia became the 1st biz to hit $5T… because its chips are actually perishable like flowers. Fruitist carefully bred blueberries to be the size of golf balls… and now it’s worth $1 billion. Trump is meeting today with President Xi… Shark Tank entrepreneurs are on the edge of their seats. Plus, chocolate prices have hit all-time highs… so the new t…

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☹️ “AI Party Police — Airbnb’s Halloween plan. Wikipedia vs Grokipedia. The Great Hiring Freeze. +Stock Market’s #1 Day 22:43

4d ago22:43

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Airbnb is using AI to block parties this Halloween… It’s their new Party Pooper with a Purpose. Wikipedia visits are falling for the 1st time… and Elon Musk launched “Grokipedia”. Amazon is laying off 14K, UPS just laid off 48K… We’ll tell you how to prep for the Great Hiring Freeze. Plus, October 28th is the #1 stock market day of the year… and ma…

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The Most Disturbing Appalachian Story I've Ever Read 1:06:08

5d ago1:06:08

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Four friends go camping in the Appalachian Mountains, but only three come back. This might be the most disturbing Appalachian horror story I've ever read.Music by LAZURAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eeriecast Network

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🐥 “Unplugged on Sunday” — Chick-fil-A’s vending machine. College Football’s $50M firings. CreedTok’s viral hit. +Exclamation Inflation!!!! 22:28

5d ago22:28

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College football coaches are getting fired… but then paid millions #GoldenJockstraps Chick-fil-A’s 1st vending machine opened in Georgia… Because we live in a Kiosk Economy. The boxing movie “Creed” has gone viral 10 years later… b/c TikTok fan edits are letters of love. Plus, there’s a new form of inflation: Exclamation (Point) Inflation!!!! Creed…

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The "String of Yeses" Technique to Make Girls Fall in Love With You | How to Weaponize Cognitive Dissonance 20:44

6d ago20:44

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In this powerful episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals how to use the "String of Yeses" technique to trigger attraction, create compliance, and make women fall deeply invested in you. By understanding cognitive dissonance — the psychological phenomenon that makes people justify their actions by changing their beliefs — Mar…

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🦿 “Self-Running Sneaks” — Nike’s moonshot merch. Carbone’s AI restaurant. The Scariest Stock Chart. +H’ween Biz Costumes 22:37

6d ago22:37

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Nike’s dropped $1B on research for a motorized shoe… It’s betting on 3 wild moonshots. Carbone’s fancy restaurant invests in Magic AI… to customize your whole restaurant experience. The scariest stock market in America?... Stocks are going up, but jobs are going down. Plus, the best biz-themed Halloween costumes… Data Center Vampire (or Sexy Fed Ch…

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"Frankenstein," "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," "It Was Just an Accident," "A House of Dynamite" 2:19:09

7d ago2:19:09

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Another big show, with four big movies before Leitch takes yet another week off because he's running the NYC marathon. Lots to dig into! Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." The Boss biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere." The Cannes winner "It Was Just an Accident." The Kathryn Bigelow nuclear war thiller "A House of Dynamite." Thanks to Dy…

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🏃‍♀️ “Doing Things” — Ty Haney, Founder of Outdoor Voices 49:47

8d ago49:47

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The Rise, fall, and resurrection of the coolest athleisure brand of the 20-teens, Outdoor Voices. No one does things like Ty Haney - She’s the Anna Wintour of Athleisure, creating the Nike-devouring apparel brand Outdoor Voices after art school. Her super power is harnessing community, which brought OV a $100M valuation. In 2020, Ty was pushed out …

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The loneliness no one talks about in church: How to keep the faith when it still hurts 41:54

9d ago41:54

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Send us a text What do you do when you love Jesus, show up for community, and still feel alone?In this episode, we talk about the loneliness no one wants to name - the ache of feeling unseen in a place that’s meant to feel like family. We explore the paradox of being faithful yet still feeling forgotten, the ache of longing for connection that neve…

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🏀 “FBI, NBA, & The Mafia” — Basketball’s insider trading. Netflix’s Stranger Things strategy. Ty Haney of OV. +Water Sommeliers 24:55

9d ago24:55

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Basketball. Mafia Bosses. The FBI… 30+ people were arrested for NBA insider trading and illegal poker. Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 5 is taking over the holidays… and movie theaters. Ty Haney, Founder of Outdoor Voices, joins the pod… and shares her “4 Step Secret to Building Community.” Plus, the cool new restaurant trend is luxury bottled wat…

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10 Creepy Signs a Guy Carries Himself Poorly & Doesn't Get Chicks 25:17

10d ago25:17

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In this eye-opening episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down 10 subtle signs that instantly make a man look weak, awkward, or even creepy in the eyes of women. Drawing from a shocking study where convicts picked potential victims based solely on body language, Mark reveals how the same subconscious cues that attract dange…

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🎢 “Roller Coaster Tycoon” — Travis Kelce’s Six Flag’s investment. OpenAI’s web browser. NHL’s predictions deal. +Google’s Bed Bugs 22:22

10d ago22:22

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We used OpenAI’s web browser for 1 full day… Here's our review on “ChatGPT Atlas”. The Kelce brothers invested in Six Flags with a hedge fund… It’s a hostile theme park takeover. The NHL is the 1st Big 4 sports league with an official predictions market… and it reminds us of airport security. Plus, Bed Bugs have taken over Google… because pests ret…

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The Deadliest Secret of the Ozarks Hunted my Family for 15 Years 1:01:36

11d ago1:01:36

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I finally tell the near-lifelong story of the thing that tormented my family and killed numerous pets and animals in the Ozark Mountains. Ozark Howler? Dogman encounters? You decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eeriecast Network

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🍷 “LeBrunello James” — NBA’s wine season. China’s marriage markets. Warner Bros’ bidding way. +6-pound phone case 22:11

11d ago22:11

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The NBA season kicked off last night…and it’s the official league of wine. Warner Brothers Discovery stock jumped 11% on word of a bidding war… Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount all want to buy it. An old Chinese tradition is getting new attention… in-person Marriage Markets run by parents in the park. Plus, we found the perfect solution to shorten y…

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🏴‍☠️ “The Day the Internet Broke” — AWS’ outage. Canyon Ranch’s menopause resort. TiVo’s last day. +FBI’s art crime team 22:22

12d ago22:22

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Canyon Ranch is opening a $500M hotel in Austin, but for just 1 customer… Women. The internet broke yesterday because of Amazon Web Services… It’s too connected to fail. TiVo, the TV pioneer, just sold its last TiVo… It’s a case study in “moats vs islands.” Plus, the Louvre theft in Paris isn’t unique… Art crime has been hitting an all-time high. $…

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The Secret to Playing the Long Game With Women — While Still Keeping the Upper Hand 24:23

13d ago24:23

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In this revealing episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing dives deep into the secret art of "the campaign" — how to play the long game with women while keeping the upper hand and bypassing the dreaded friend zone with a super effective trick. Mark explains why slow-building attraction leads to stronger, longer-lasting connections, a…

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🌴 “Date Maxxing” — Medjool Dates’ surge. Apple’s F1 fashion. Ramp’s ‘The Office’ strategy. +Worst Tipping City 21:15

13d ago21:15

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Apple snagged the TV rights to Formula1… Because racing is now a luxury fashion product. Ramp just hired the cast from ‘The Office’... and got the receipts on your most-expensed meal. Date-maxxing is viral… Medjool date sales hit all-time highs because it’s the 1 fruit winning from Climate Change. Plus, we found the worst-tipping city in America (t…

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"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," "Blue Moon," "The Perfect Neighbor," "After the Hunt" 2:23:10

14d ago2:23:10

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OK, we took a week off, Leitch turned 50, let's not make a thing of it. We've got four meaty movies this week: Rose Byrne's tour de force in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" (with Conan O'Brien!) Richard Linklater's and Ethan Hawke's "Blue Moon" The Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" The Julia Roberts-Luca Guadagnino Yale thriller "After the Hu…

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S1E13 - 'Monday Morning 7.45am' REMASTERED 28:18

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Revelations, announcements, endings - this episode has it all! It's the final chapter of 'Belinda Blinked 1'. Belinda enjoys one more session with The Duchess but will she make it to work for 9am? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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🪽 “Fashion Show 2.0” — Victoria’s Secret’s resurrection. Coterie’s $1B diaper. Ikea’s price pop. +Moneycrisp Apples 21:50

16d ago21:50

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Victoria’s Secret got its mojo back Wednesday night, but so did the stock… it’s following Abercrombie’s playbook. Coterie diapers are being acquired for up to $1B… because even diapers need a status symbol. Ikea hates raising prices, but has to because of tariffs… As the Trade War hits 200 days, here’s who’s paying. Plus, the most profitable apple …

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S1E12 - 'The Duchess Comes Clean' REMASTERED 27:10

17d ago27:10

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. It's the return of The Duchess in the penultimate chapter of 'Belinda Blinked 1'. What is she coming clean about? Will we find out? Will it make sense? Does it matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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3 Ways to Get a Girl's Phone Number; A Step-by-Step Guide 17:35

17d ago17:35

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In this practical and entertaining episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down the exact step-by-step system to get a girl's phone number — and actually get her to go on a date with you. Forget about "numbers that go nowhere." This episode reveals the secrets behind phone numbers that stick and lead to real dates and real co…

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😏 “DTP (Down To Prompt)” — ChatGPT’s erotic pivot. Bill Simmons’ king-maker. Goldman’s D1 Athletes. +Tyra Banks’ hot ice cream. 20:04

17d ago20:04

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OpenAI announced erotica will be allowed in the chat… Sam Altman is flooding the zone. Netflix is adding Spotify video podcasts… because Bill Simmons is the king-maker of pods. Big Bank earnings are wild, and powered by ex D1 athletes… It’s Goldman Sacks (as in football sacks). Tyra Banks wasn’t at the Victoria Secret fashion show last night… she w…

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S1E11 - 'The Night Receptionist' REMASTERED 28:18

18d ago28:18

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Belinda is still wide awake at The Horse and Jockey as the youngish man from reception brings her some extra special room service... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When "I'm fine" feels safer than "I'm hurting": The cost of pretending in church 41:03

18d ago41:03

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Send us a text Have you ever walked into church, smiled, said “I’m fine,” and instantly felt the ache of pretending? In this episode, Melissa and Jasmine unpack the hidden pressure many believers feel to appear “spiritually mature.” We explore how church culture can unintentionally reward masking - showing up polished, composed, and holy - when our…

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The Most Terrifying Skinwalker Story on the Internet 1:03:06

18d ago1:03:06

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This skinwalker story will leave you scared to trust ANYONE for even the slightest change in behavior.Music by LAZURAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eeriecast Network

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138. Pilots! 2:06:26

18d ago2:06:26

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Love can take us to new heights, but there's usually some turbulence along the way. We'll get you to clear skies, listeners, because today we're doing Pilots! For this mile-high episode, we read "Playboy Pilot (A Series of Standalone Novels Book 5)" by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland, and "Virgin Flyer" by Lucy Lennox. Our air hosts discuss monkey piss,…

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🧋 “Anti-Slop Coffee Shop” — Claude’s AI café. Vulcan’s patriotic mine. Buldak’s $8B noodles. +Downpayment Work Perk. 22:32

18d ago22:32

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Why did an AI brand open an NYC coffee shop?... Claude’s throwing shade at ChatGPT. China’s cutting off rare earth metals to America… So Vulcan raised $65M for Made in USA ones. Gen Alpha’s favorite brand is Buldak ramen noodles… but they’re so spicy, they got banned. Plus, the hot new work perk?... A downpayment on a home. $AMZN $MP $SPY NEWSLETTE…

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S1E10 - 'Sunday Night 11.55pm' REMASTERED 31:15

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Belinda and Peter continue their awkward dalliance in the lobby of 'The Horse and Jockey' in full view of the CCTV. And Peter reveals a shocking twist... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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🪞 “Mirror, no Mirror?” — Aritzia’s mirrorless fashion. Nobel’s Creative Destruction prize. Strava’s Garmin lawsuit. +Failure Day 22:55

19d ago22:55

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Canada’s Aritzia is now as valuable as The Gap or Levi’s… But it’s doing it with mirrorless dressing rooms. Strava sued Garmin as the running app preps to IPO… It’s social networks vs. satellite networks. The Nobel Prize in Economics goes to “Creative Destruction”... so we read the paper from the 3 professors. Plus, it’s International Day of Failur…

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S1E9 - 'The Horse and Jockey' REMASTERED 27:55

20d ago27:55

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. In what is becoming the longest day of her life, Belinda returns to The Horse and Jockey for dinner followed by a second dalliance with Peter Rouse... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5 Hidden Rules of Attraction That Might be Why You're Not Finding Success With Women 23:04

20d ago23:04

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In this insightful episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals five hidden rules of attraction that could be silently sabotaging your success with women. Whether you're struggling to get attention, make a connection, or keep a woman interested, this episode breaks down practical, high-impact strategies you can start using immedi…

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🏙️ “JamieLand” — JPM’s Return-to-Office Tower. Scoreability’s LinkedIn for Athletes. Walmart’s Store of the Future. +Pumpkin Spice Weddings 22:46

20d ago22:46

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JP Morgan Chase’s new skyscraper just opened… including 19 restaurants & custom scents. Scoreability is LinkedIn of high school athletes… Because college sports is a for-profit growth industry. Walmart just launched the “Tire Center of the Future”... It’s the omni-channel labradoodle of retail. The hot new month to get married? October… It’s the pu…

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S1E8 - 'The Chalet' REMASTERED 31:19

21d ago31:19

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. As Belinda's day at the company party continues, the mysterious Duchess takes her to a nearby chalet where things get very racy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E7 - 'The Tombola' REMASTERED 33:56

22d ago33:56

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Belinda is finally free from the maze and takes part in a charity tombola. But, as always, it's more than meets the eye. The prizes are much more racy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E6 - 'The Third Client Peter Rouse' REMASTERED 30:12

23d ago30:12

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To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Belinda spends time with one more client in the medium sized maze. They seem to be getting on well - could this be love? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.