Best Steve Mann Podcasts (2025)

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Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus with Steve Dowden and John Burt 1:10:47

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Steve Dowden is a Professor of German language and literature in the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures. He graduated in 1984 from the University of California with a Ph.D in German literature. After a decade teaching at Yale and a year as a Humboldt Fellow at the University of Konstanz he joined the Brandeis faculty…

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Of Cosmogonic Eros by Ludwig Klages (Book Review) 48:55

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Review of Of Cosmogonic Eros by Ludwig KlagesBook link: https://theionpublishing.com/shop/of-cosmogonic-eros/Discussions on Klages with Bishop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJZS9mhri7whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njct-mk0U3Y---Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠ patre…

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BONUS: Introducing No Skip Christmas - Justin McElroy 58:34

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Check out the first episode of Arnie’s new podcast miniseries No Skip Christmas with guest Justin McElroy! If you like the show it would mean so much if you subscribe to the show on your preferred platform here. (Rating and reviewing would be wonderful too.) Show Description: Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, co…

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#662 – Julie Theis – Reality TV Star from Netflix “The Trust,” Psychoanalyzing Celebrity Disorders 53:02

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Julie Theis, reality TV star from Netflix’s The Trust and a fast-rising voice in psychology and human behavior. Julie has built a loyal audience by breaking down celebrity relationships, trauma patterns, and mental health dynamics in a way that is simple, sharp, and easy to see in your own…

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Six Big Questions With Stan Van Gundy 1:14:46

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Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer six big questions, including how Tyler Herro’s return affects the Heat (4:06) and whether the Hawks are better without Trae Young (23:38). Plus, why Nikola Jokic might just be the greatest NBA player ever (55:38), and Stan reveals his updated NBA Finals pick (1:05:36). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Stan Van Gundy…

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U.G. Krishnamurti — Anti-Guru, Barking Dog with Louis Brawley 1:07:49

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Louis Brawley was born in Ohio and lived and worked in New York, where he met UG Krishnamurti in 2002. Louis works as an artist, photographer and freelance art handler worldwide—occupations which fund his travels around the world writing and recording accounts and impressions from friends of the “Raging Sage.”Brawley's site: https://louisbrawley.co…

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Italian-American Leftist History That the Powers-That-Be Suppress, Steve Cerulli - 115 1:20:00

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Steve Cerulli is an Italian-American Historian. Like Steve, I’m an Italian-American, too. The Italian-American identity seems to be very right-wing-presenting, at least in the mainstream. But, that is far from reality. Steve’s work has exposed why that is the case in the contemporary United States, the scam that is Columbus Day, and so much more. I…

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Kawhi’s Return, LeBron Fitting In, and Risers and Fallers With Howard Beck. Plus, a Look at Chris Paul’s Career With Bill Simmons. 1:54:44

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What up, Beck (1:34)?! Howard joins Zach to see how the teams in Los Angeles are doing now that Kawhi has returned and LeBron has two games under his belt (14:06). Next, to Florida to look at two rising teams: the Magic (30:59) and Heat. And then a look at two falling teams: the Warriors (51:30) and Wizards. Finally, Bill Simmons joins the show to …

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Patreon Unlock: Talkin' Tabs 58:20

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Matt Young is mad about how many tabs he has open on his computer so we make a whole episode about it. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouT…

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Zanthorrea Nursery 42:23

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Iconic third generation garden centre Zanthorrea Nursery is in a class of its own. Deryn chats with Jackie & Ross Hooper about the history, dedication and passion that makes Zanthorrea such a joy to visit.By Deryn Thorpe

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#661 - Chase McWhorter - Controversial ex husband stars on hit TV series Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 57:29

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with local legend and breakout reality-TV personality Chase McWhorter, one of the most talked-about husbands on Hulu’s hit series Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Fresh off Season 3, Chase opens up about being edited as the “villain,” relives the infamous Halloween party, and breaks down the momen…

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LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr. 1:12:40

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Steve Jones Jr. joins Zach to first break down LeBron James's season debut (1:48). How’d the Lakers offense look? Any concerns on defense? And how far can they go in a loaded West? Next, a look at the red-hot Pistons (25:44) and what their ceiling can be. Then a quick detour to Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity (42:26) this week, featuring what to do a…

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Wilhelm Reich versus The Flying Saucers with James Reich 1:09:24

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James Reich is a novelist, essayist, and journalist, and ecopsychologist and research psychologist. He is the author of Skinship (Anti-Oedipus Press, 2024), Wilhelm Reich versus The Flying Saucers (Punctum Books, 2024), The Moth for the Star (7.13 Books, September 2023), The Song My Enemies Sing, Soft Invasions, Mistah Kurtz! A Prelude to Heart of …

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The Life and Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer with David Bather Woods 1:14:27

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David Bather Woods is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Warwick. He is coeditor with Timothy Stoll of The Schopenhauerian Mind. He has contributed chapters to The Proustian Mind, Schopenhauer’s Moral Philosophy, and The Palgrave Schopenhauer Handbook. In this episode we discuss his book Arthur Schopenhauer: The Life and Thought…

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Carving a Lefty Niche Out of the Bernie Movement, Collaborating in Film with a Spouse, Leila Leigh - 114 1:09:17

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Leila Leigh is an actress, writer, and podcaster. We first met amidst the online Lefty Bernie Movement. She’s the co-host of one of my favorite Lefty YouTube Shows, PunchUp Pod. In addition to podcasting, she’s done a ton in the indie film space, some of it with her husband, Josh Stolberg, who was Episode 98.…

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Thunder and Nuggets Atop the West, Disasters at the Bottom of It, and Some Happy Surprises With Mo Dakhil 1:27:57

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Mo Dakhil joins Zach (1:54) to talk about the dominance of the Thunder and Nuggets and how they’ve separated themselves from the rest of the league. Next, they look toward the bottom of the standings to discuss five disasters happening out West (25:43). Who’s got the biggest issues right now? What about going forward? And is choosing the worst disa…

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Season 5, Ep 80 - Pandenomicon Now (w/ Charlie McCrackin) 48:54

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Usidore finds the Pandenomicon, the magical talking book written by Spintax the Green. Can the book be used to discover Spintax's evil plans? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Pandenomicon: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Hav…

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Zach Lowe Show LIVE From Minnesota With Rob Mahoney, Jon Krawczynski, Chris Finch, and Donte DiVincenzo 1:35:22

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Zach ventures to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his FIRST live show ever (0:00), and he begins by power ranking the Western Conference with Rob Mahoney (2:23). Where did the hometown team come in? Next, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (20:18) hops onstage to go through the most pivotal moments in Timberwolves franchise history: everything from big draf…

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#660 - Jim Harrick - NCAA Champion Coach Took His UCLA Team To The National Title In 1995 35:30

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of college basketball’s true legends — Coach Jim Harrick, the mastermind behind UCLA’s 1995 national championship team. With a career spanning over two decades, Harrick reflects on his incredible journey through high school gyms, Pepperdine, UCLA, and beyond, sharing insights into lead…

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Phenomenology of Psychedelic Experiences with Danny Forde 1:00:00

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Forde's book explores the psychedelic experience from a phenomenological perspective, argues that the psychedelic experience can reveal aspects of reality which would not otherwise be disclosed, and discusses how psychedelic experience can open the subject to the essential nature of realityBook link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031…

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Mavericks Fire Nico. What’s Next? Plus, Possible Anthony Davis Trades With J. Kyle Mann. 51:43

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J. Kyle Mann joins Zach to react to today’s news of Nico Harrison’s firing (2:09) and sift through the wreckage of the Dallas Mavericks, going from the 2024 NBA Finals all the way to the present. What does it mean for the rest of the team, the front office, and the fans? All that, plus a slew of fake Anthony Davis trades (18:14) and much more. Host…

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Surviving Anorexia, Stigmas Around the Eating Disorder, Dave Chawner - 113 50:38

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Dave Chawner is a speaker, comedian, and anorexia survivor. I first met Dave at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival because we had a similar timeslot and our venues were near each other. I think most people don’t understand how anorexia works, or even what it actually is. I include myself in this. Well, I wanted to learn more...…

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Eastern Conference Power Rankings and Big Issues Out West With Fred Katz 1:42:27

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Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in t…

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Season 5, Ep 79 - Still Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth (w/ Megan O’Neill live in Charlotte, NC) 57:09

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The mostly evil Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth returns looking for someone’s life force to suck out. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth: Megan O’Neill Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Productio…

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Julie Kinney Mediterranean Gardens 39:57

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Steve talks with Julie Kinney and her long time passion for the low maintenance, drought tolerant, yet colourful world of Mediterranean Gardens.By Steve Wood

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Reactions to a Wild Wednesday Night, Plus Breakouts and Disappointments With Howard Beck 1:43:39

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What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout …

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The Lime Works by Thomas Bernhard (Book Review) 46:31

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Review of The Lime Works by Thomas Bernhard---Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠ patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtr…

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#659 - Ralph Sampson - 3X NCAA Player Of The Year Is One Of Basketball All-time Great Centers 27:59

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of basketball’s all-time greats — Ralph Sampson, four-time NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of only two players in history to win three consecutive National College Player of the Year awards. From his dominant years at Virginia to forming the iconic “Twin Towers” duo with Hake…

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What REALLY Happened With The Young Turks' Alleged Union Busting? Hank Thompson - 112 1:25:51

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Hank Thompson is a video editor, writer, and comedian. Hank and I both worked at The Jimmy Dore Show, and overlapped a little bit. Hank also worked at The Young Turks, and was heavily involved in the Union efforts there. Hank was laid off. The TYT Union effort was a national story. For the past 2 years and counting, Hank’s been fighting to get his …

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What’s Going on in Memphis With Chris Vernon, and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina 1:42:00

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Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Wes…

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Season 5, Ep 78 - Lady Dowager (w/ Pratima Mani) 51:47

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Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lady Dowager: Pratima Mani Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…

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Philly Lovefest With Chris Ryan. Plus, Who’s Better or Worse Than We Thought with Mo Dakhil. 1:41:02

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Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney…

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#658 - Thurl Bailey - Utah Jazz Great Shares His Story How He Converted To Mormonism 32:44

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With the NBA season just getting started, Jimmy sits down with Utah Jazz legend Thurl “Big T” Bailey for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation. Thurl looks back on being the No. 7 pick in 1983, falling in love with Utah and its fans, and the lessons his mom taught him about letting basketball open doors to serve the community. He also relives NC S…

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Experiments in Mystical Atheism with Brook Ziporyn 1:19:01

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Brook Ziporyn is the Mircea Eliade Professor of Chinese Religion, Philosophy, and Comparative Thought in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. He is the author and translator of many books, most recently Daodejing.Book link: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/E/bo230169826.html---Become part of the Hermitix community:Herm…

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The Twilight World by Werner Herzog (Book Review) 28:28

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Review of The Twilight World by Werner Herzog---Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠ patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTW…

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What is Modern Monetary Theory? Christian Reilly - 111 1:04:05

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Christian Reilly is a musical comedian and self-proclaimed "MMT lover." Are you familiar with Modern Monetary Theory? Honestly, I don’t even know if it’s accurate to call it a 'theory' because it’s basically just the actual way money works. Christian breaks it down, and shares what got him into MMT in the first place. More MMT Stuff: (5-min read) E…

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Zach’s Random Questions One Week Into the NBA Season, With Kirk Goldsberry 1:29:44

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Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotat…

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#657 - Dallas Offill - Founder Happi Roofing Goes Deep On Getting Ahead Before Age 30 52:35

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with his good friend Dallas Offill, founder of Happy Roofing and host of The Happy Hour Podcast. Dallas shares his inspiring journey of building a thriving business at a young age — from humble beginnings and early struggles to becoming a leader in his industry and community. The two dive deep …

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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan) 53:10

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A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…

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Angus Stewart Australian Cut Flowers and Foliage 46:54

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Plant breeder Angus Stewart talks with Deryn about Australian flowers and foliage which make excellent cut flowers. He also chats about breeding work and life on the Tasman Peninsular.By Deryn Thorpe

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Breaking Down the NBA’s Latest Gambling Scandals With David Purdum. Plus, Blake Griffin and Trajan Langdon on Opening Week. 1:50:23

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A loaded Zach Lowe Show begins with a huge announcement about how to see Zach LIVE and IN PERSON (0:00). Then it’s on to the latest breaking news from the gambling world (2:19) as David Purdum joins the show to tell us everything we need to know. Next, Blake Griffin hops on (27:55) to discuss what he and Zach have been seeing in the first few games…