Best Ryan MacLeod Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 625: Is Poly to Blame for Divorce? with Kristine Esser Slentz 1:11:45

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Kristine Esser Slentz went from listening to the podcast to my DMs to my bed to holding me while I cry to podcast guest. Typical pipeline. Of course, the published poet would tell her friends that this episode explores the story of her polyamorous marriage and why they work better as friends than spouses. Perspectives! Mentioned: 01/08 - NYC - http…

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Reclaiming a Living Fanon for Gaza w/ Jonathan Turner of Al Fida'i Media Network 1:24:12

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To close out 2025, the 100th anniversary of Frantz Fanon's birth, we bring on Jonathan Turner of Al Fida'i Media Network to discuss how we should reclaim the revolutionary Fanon, and utilize his works when analyzing the situation in Gaza. We hope that this conversation will be both useful to you, and also inspiring. We also hope that you have a lov…

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Ep. 624: Are The Straights Okay?! 32:15

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What would my end of the world party be like? Do I have any unfulfilled fantasies? How does one be an ethical manwhore? I answer your questions on this sensual solo episode. Mentioned: 0/18 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977837315653 01/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918561572309 Sign up for the mailing list @ http://eepurl.com/Ve3W…

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What a Year 2025 Was... 1:07:34

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Well its that time of year again. As we close out 2025 we look back at what was. And what a year it was. Two general elections to start us off. The political landscape shifting dramatically for two major parties. One at the federal level and the other at the provincial. And of course all of this under the threat of tariffs aimed at crippling our ec…

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Ep. 623: Which Countries Fuck Best? with Alexa Andre 1:09:12

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Sexologist Alexa Andre says Costa Rican men are bad in bed. How'd Americans turn up? Which nation has the best lovers? Find out on this week's pod! Plus! Kathy K from Strictly Anonymous stops by to talk about her new book! Mentioned: Discord: Sabrina’s Unexpected Sex Story 01/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918561572309 Sign up for the mail…

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Ownership of Development, China in Africa, and AFRICOM (Part 2) w/ Takiyah Harper-Shipman [Remastered] 1:40:50

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This is a fully remastered episode, which originally came out in April 2022 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring back Africana studies scholar, Professor Takiyah Harper-Shipman, to continue our conversation! This time, the discussion focused on the paradigm of ownership of development, China's role in Africa, and AFRICOM! If you haven't a…

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Ep. 622: Brothel Complaint Forms with Catherine De Noire 1:11:04

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Brothels have an office. Catherine DeNoire is the manager of a legal brothel in a major western European city. Often we hear about these spaces from sex workers and customers — but sex work also has an office with staplers and spreadsheets and an HR department. Catherine shares a day in the office at a European brothel, why she loves her job, and w…

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Ep. 621: Do Spotify playlists count as cheating? with Arielle Isaac Norman 1:07:42

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Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman is talking porn preferences, coming out lesbian as an ex-Mormon, and the ethics of sharing Spotify playlists with exes. Is it cheating? Mentioned: 12/04 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918303500409 12/12 - Philly - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918540168289 01/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918561572309 …

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Acorn Ontario Gets Evicted from the Legislature 42:37

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Last week, the Ford government passed Bill 60. The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. According to the Ontario government, this will grow the rental supply in Ontario and take care of bad actors in the rental market. Critics, however, say all this will do is hasten evictions and exacerbate the homeless crisis in our cities. One organization is A…

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Frantz Fanon: The Life and Works w/ Lou Turner (AR&D Ep.12) 2:03:20

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In this installment of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we host a critically important deep dive into Fanon's life and work with Professor Lou Turner! With 2025 being the 100th anniversary of Fanon's birth, there is no better time for this discussion than now. We really found the conversation a rich one, and are sure you will lear…

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I Hate Doctor Who - 23 - The Tardis Team and The Five Doctors 2:02:52

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The time scoop has picked up Owen, Gav and Sean and dropped them into Richie's own Death Zone to watch 20th anniversary story The Five Doctors. Have they now seen enough Doctor Who to fully appreciate it?By I Hate Doctor Who

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Ep. 620: Sydney Kane Roasts You Emails 57:14

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Is Sydney Kane wife material? The funny pansexual comedian lays into a couple of outrageous emails I’ve received after we discuss some of her dating preferences. Also! Should I perform at a listener’s funeral in some hopefully-distant future? Mentioned: 12/04 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918303500409 12/12 - Philly - https://www.eventbrite…

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West African Women's Development (Part 1) w/ Takiyah Harper-Shipman [REMASTERED] 1:26:03

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This is a fully remastered episode, which originally came out in April 2022 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring on the fantastic Africana studies scholar, Professor Takiyah Harper-Shipman, to talk about West African women's development, Sankara, AFRICOM, and more! Due to time constraints, this episode will act as an introduction to these…

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Ep. 619: Good, Giving and Shaved with comedian Lauren Cocroft 1:08:08

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How does one become a “slobber girl”? Comedian Lauren Cocroft gets pretty freaky talking about period sex, guys with tattoos, and dating couples. She’s out here in these streets! Lauren is a regular at The Naked Comedy Show, including January 8th. Plus: Billy went to Skankfest! Mentioned: 12/04 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918303500409 12/…

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Is Ontario For Sale? 58:40

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The falls as seen the Doug Ford government defend itself from scandal after scandal. Elected board trustees are being replaced with hand-selected Tory loyalist supervisors, who are being promised $350,000 a year. The Skilled Development Fund is being turned into a transfer of tax dollars to whoever donated the most to the Ontario PC's coffers. Rece…

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Precolonial Nigeria w/ Max Siollun (AR&D Ep.11) 1:21:15

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In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring you another fascinating episode focused on precolonial Nigeria - the people's there, their history, the political systems, political economy, international relations, and more. We are fortunate to be joined by the person who wrote the book on this topic, Max Siollun…

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Ep. 618: We Exchanged Orgasms One Time 1:12:06

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It took seven years for this Bumble match to make out with me, but it was worth the wait. Why didn’t we work out? Find out! Mentioned: 12/04 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918303500409 12/12 - Philly - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918540168289 01/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918561572309 Sign up for my mailing list at http://eepu…

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The Life and Times of Svetlana Grigorevna Ter-Minasova [From the Archives] 59:57

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A very unusual episode, where returning guest-panelist Safine Hakamaki (Née Ashirova) co-hosts an interview with Henry of the esteemed Svetlana Grivorevna Ter-Minasova. In this episode, Henry and Safie discuss the life of Professor Ter-Minasova, from her early childhood during WWII up through the present, where she continues to work as the Founding…

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Ep. 617: How to Approach a Porn Star with Ryan Keely 1:02:47

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How do you date a porn star? Well first, you probably need to ask one out! America’s Step-mom Ryan Keely laments about the difficulties of dating as a 40+ neurospicy dorky porn star. Do you have the courage to approach her AND learn a lot of facts about World War II? Plus she talks about her Dungeons and Dragons podcast, I Seduce the Dragon! Mentio…

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Lisa Kearns on the Future of the Sound of Music Festival 42:59

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Earlier this summer, we presented an episode on the Sound of Music festival. The free music festival is held each Father's Day weekend in downtown Burlington. The event has attracted big names in the past, like The Trews and The Arkells, to grace their stages. However, since COVID, the costs have risen steadily, and sponsorships have not kept pace.…

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Mining the Congo w/ Josaphat Musamba, Germain Ngoie Tshibambe, & Ben Radley (AR&D Ep.10) 2:33:10

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring you another fascinating episode in our series African Revolutions and Decolonization. This time, a big episode on mining in Congo - extraction, exploitation, environmental and economic impacts, as well as the history, regional variations, and the difference between industrial mining and artisanal min…

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Ep. 616: Innocence Play and Fake Pleasure Doms with Rena Martine 1:10:22

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Are DDLG relationships about age regression? What is Innocence Play? How do you incorporate peaches into your sex life? What makes someone a FAKE pleasure dom? These questions and more are answered in my follow-up conversation with intimacy coach Rena Martine! Also, why is Grindr worth $3.5 billion? Mentioned: Follow my Eventbrite @ https://www.eve…

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St. Catharines’ MP Chris Bittle takes on Marineland 30:37

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The embattled Marineland, a Niagara Falls theme park, made news again this month. As we discussed in our previous episode on the matter, Marineland is nearing the end of its existence. Brought down by animal welfare scandals and changing perceptions of animal attraction parks. Currently, the park is closed, no longer generating revenue, and, accord…

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A Football Manifesto w/ Robert E. Wilson 2:14:42

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have an extensive and fascinating conversation on football with Robert Wilson! This was a great conversation, not only if you are a fan of the sport. We highly recommend you also check out the interview Robert did on Rev Left Radio. Be sure to also check out our past episodes on football, each of which featu…

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Ep. 615: Sex, Astrology, and Horny Marriages with Madi Murphy 1:26:24

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What does your birth chart say about your sexuality? Cosmic consultant Madi Murphy shares how understanding astrology can help you understand your love life. Murphy also gets into her culty Long Island origin story and how she keeps her marriage so horny! Mentioned: Philly - Sign up for Naked Comedy Show alerts https://mailchi.mp/gmail/jor7ew9k5l L…

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Do We Need School Board Reform? With Andrea Grebenc 44:04

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Here we are with part two of our series examining school board reforms. The Ford Government is keen on eliminating trustees from Ontario school boards. As of the recording of this episode, Minister of Education Paul Calandra has removed elected trustees from four school boards in the province. Appointing a supervisor to oversee decision-making at t…