Independent Music For Independent Listeners Because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; That is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, The ones we don't know we don't know. Loads of new music that new and also new because it is old - listen enjoy and wonder why you haven't heard these gems before
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Sean Hocking Podcasts
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
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The Greatest Show on Grass: Los Angeles Rams podcast that celebrates the present-day NFL team against the backdrop of its rich and little-known Hollywood past. Hosted by Los Angeles-based writer, filmmaker, and Rams chronicler Joshua Neuman, The Greatest Show on Grass connects on-the-field analysis with broader conversations about pop culture, politics, gender, and race as it explores a football franchise that’s been as interesting off the field as on it. The Greatest Show on Grass is also a ...
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MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico’s social media scandal and how the public reaction to this type of news has changed over time. Next, Bryan and David dive into MSNBC’s rebrand as MSNOW and how effective the rebrand rollout has been (10:18). Then, Bryan and David talk about the ESPN Solitaire debacl…
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Did the Pats Become the Bills? Is Stafford the MVP? Do the Jags Hate Their Fans? Plus, Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal.
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Sunday night matchup between the Chargers and Steelers to recap Week 10 of the NFL season (1:41). Then, they guess the lines for Week 11 before ending with Parent Corner (01:06:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRACourtside could …
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Episode 146: Bottom of the Pops 1 Hour 8 November 2025
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Elijah Minnelli - Canaan Land feat. Dennis Bovell C.O.F.F.I.N - Done By The Dogs Mamukata - Kalimba Del Sol (Etno Version) Pretty Things - Tripping The Pirates - Cuttin'Out Big Stick - Drag Racing DM Bob & The Deficits - Uh Oh Apiento - The Orange Place Good Ramen - Bite Marx Rats - Nazi Takaat - Elwan Linval Thompson - Pop No Style Black Moth Supe…
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Five NBA Trade Ideas, a Sleeper NFL Playoff Team, Eagles-Packers, and Week 10 Picks With Joe House
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss five of his favorite NBA trade ideas right now (1:58). Then, they talk about the NFL playoff picture before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (41:44). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Where football fantasy gets real. Shakey’s, the Peo…
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The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More.
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss everything coming out of election night, including how the big news stations covered it, where Steve Kornacki has gone, how conservatives are coping, and the New York Post’s Mamdani headline. Next, Bryan and Joel dive into ESPN and DraftKings’ new partnership and ESPN Bet being no more (21:47), before …
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Crazy NFL Trade Deadline Swings and the Future of Filmmaking With Sheil Kapadia, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to react to the NFL trade deadline moves (2:54). Then, Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan join to discuss the movie industry, young filmmakers, and much more (50:58)! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals a…
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Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and (Another) White House Reporter Caper
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and a returning David discuss Dick Cheney’s death by reviewing his relationship to the press (12:20), before diving into last-minute election stories covering the final days of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, California's Prop 50, and a fake Bill de Blasio (33:10). Next, Bryan and David talk about everything that came out o…
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Game 7 Baseball Magic, Josh Beats Pat, Seattle’s Rise, Cincy’s Fall, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 9 of the NFL season. But first, they recap an all-time Game 7 as the Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays to win back-to-back World Series (05:04). Then, they discuss their Week 9 takeaways, including the Bills' win against the Chiefs (28:34). After, they get into Guess the Lines for Week 1…
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Episode 145: Bottom of the Pops 1 Hour 2 November 2025
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"00:00","Sean Hocking: Jingle Intro" "00:38”,”Sean Hocking: Susan Ley - Leader of Opposition - Joy Division Tee "06:55","Sean Hocking: Joy Division - She's Lost Control (1979 Peel Session) "04:56”,”Sean Hocking: Sean" “05:21”,”Sean Hocking: Simon Armitage(Poet Laureate) - Dear Pink Floyd "10:45”,”Sean Hocking: The Galactic Symposium - Money (1979) …
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A Quick NBA Power Poll, Minny’s QB Mess, Josh vs. Pat, and Week 9 Picks With Joe House and Peter Schrager
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their “uh-oh” teams before doing a power poll 10 days into the NBA season (4:01). Then, Peter Schrager joins the pod to help Bill and House make their Ringer 107 picks (41:04). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Peter Schrager Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo 15% off $15+ on NFL Gam…
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CBS’s Halloween "Bloodbath" and Michael Jordan as the NBA's Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats.
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the layoffs at CBS News (0:51) before diving into their thoughts on Michael Jordan’s two appearances on NBC thus far (14:05), the NBA's relationship to storytelling, and what they want from these MJ appearances. Next, Bryan and Joel educate the listeners on Jennifer Welch (28:41), including where she o…
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ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel out of the bullpen to dig through everything that has come out of the NBA’s gambling scandal (0:40) before they share their thoughts on how ESPN handled the coverage of that news, who at the worldwide leader should be covering these stories, which former ESPN employees would have covered this in the p…
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The Shohei Live Experience, Plus the Maxey-V.J. Show, Surprise NBA Contenders, and Early Trends With Tim Legler
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about his experience attending the epic, 18-inning Game 3 of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays (2:12). Then, Tim Legler joins to discuss the talent around the NBA, Wemby and the Spurs, the Philly situation, and much more (25:52)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Ed…
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Green Bay’s Statement, Drake’s Hot Streak, NFL Blowout Day, Flash Sales, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Sunday-night matchup between the Packers and the Steelers to recap Week 8 of the NFL season (2:29). Then, they guess the lines for Week 9 before reacting to the NBA gambling scandal and ending with Parent Corner (58:52). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat an…
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Episode 144: Bottom of the Pops 26 Oct 2025 1 Hour
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"00:00","Sean Hocking: Jingle Intro" "00:59”,”Sean Hocking: Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Some Bizarre 7" Version) "03:35","Sean Hocking: Felt - All the People I Like Are Those That Are Dead "08:40”,”Sean Hocking: Tom A Smith - I Don’t Blame You “12:49”,”Sean Hocking: Sean" "15:48”,”Sean Hocking: Lily Allen - West End Girl "18:27”,”Sean Hocking: Ronnie…
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An NBA Scandal, the WembyCorn, a Three-Day Power Poll, and NFL Week 8 Picks With Joe House
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the NBA gambling scandal before having an early NBA power poll (3:24). Finally, they make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 8 of the NFL season (01:07:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please vi…
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How Zohran Mamdani Won the Hearts and Minds of the Media (and New York City)
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Bryan and Joel are together in the studio to discuss Zohran Mamdani in the 17th edition of their 25 for 25 series (2:00). They discuss Mamdani as a political phenomenon (6:12), a media phenomenon (21:03), and someone who is signaling generation change (25:55). Later they welcome Eric Lach of The New Yorker, who profiled Mamdani for the magazine. La…
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An OKC-Houston Slugfest, MJ on NBC, and a Seven-Week NFL Awards Draft With Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck
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Bill reacts to the start of the NBA season with OKC's defeat of the Rockets in a double-OT nail-biter (2:32). Then, Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show join the pod to have a midseason check-in draft (22:17). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly Producers: Chia Hao …
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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés
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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss the worst response issued by the White House to a reporter's question, some good news about The Washington Post, and issues at Indiana University’s student newspaper (00:35). The two then dig into th…
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The Colts Machine, a Giant Disaster, Hock Tua, Baby Doll’s Luck Corner, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 7 NFL highlights and wishing luck with “Baby Doll” corner (2:29). Then, they check in with the Cowboys before guessing the lines for Week 8 and ending with Parent Corner (01:01:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRACourtside could…
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Episode 143: Bottom of the Pops 1 hour 19 october 2025. - frog power
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"00:00","Sean Hocking: Jingle Intro" "00:39”,”Sean Hocking: Citric Dummies - Multinational Copyright Violations "01:26","Sean Hocking: Brian Jackson & Ft Rich Medina Winter In America Produced Masters At Work "10:22”,”Sean Hocking: Frog Power - Tomb of the Unknown Hater “13:22”,”Sean Hocking: Sean" "14:22”,”Sean Hocking: Lana Del Rabies - Le Temps …
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A Crazy Good NBA Rookie Class With J. Kyle Mann, Plus Tua’s Cleveland Adventure, and NFL Week 7 Picks With Joe House
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to the NBA rookie class in the preseason (2:55). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (39:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. The …
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Zohran Mamdani Goes on Fox News, the Great Pentagon Walkout, and Awkward NFL Coach Audio
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the almost entirely unanimous media walkout at the Pentagon after new rules and guidelines were presented to reporters (0:48); Olivia Nuzzi's return, which will now include a book deal (19:52); and Zohran Mamdani's interview with Fox News' Martha MacCallum (26:22). Then they discuss some awkward NFL he…
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NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West With Zach Lowe and Joe House
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach and Joe House for Part 1 of the annual Over/Unders pod, as they run through the win totals for every team in the Western Conference! Intro: (00:00) Thunder (04:00) Nuggets (12:10) Timberwolves (29:15) Trail Blazers (35:35) Jazz (43:25) Rockets (52:10) Spurs (01:00:56) Mavericks (01:10:55) Grizzlies (01:19…
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NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East With Zach Lowe and Joe House
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 2 of the annual Over/Unders pod as they run through the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference! Intro (00:00) Cavaliers (02:00) Pistons (09:28) Bucks (14:53) Pacers (23:35) Bulls (31:28) Knicks (38:08) Sixers (44:11) Celtics (50:07) Raptors (57:37) Nets (01:02:48) …
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