Best Nostalgia Traps Podcasts (2025)

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News Trap 8.15.25 - Capital's AI & Crypto Endgame w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW) 5:09

3d ago5:09

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Global capital is currently putting more resources into building AI infrastructure than any other mass project in human history, with little evidence that AI can ever turn the kind of profits needed to make it all worth it. Why? Justin Rogers-Cooper brings the data and the perspective to the AI masterplan, offering some ideas about what’s REALLY go…

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Coffee, Cherry Pie, and the Nostalgia Trap

8d ago

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Twin Peaks originally ran for two seasons on ABC from 1990 to 1991. A running joke on the show was that FBI agent Dale Cooper, the protagonist, really liked coffee and cherry pie. He was always complimenting establishments on their coffee and cherry pie, while recommending them to other people. To an audience in the early 1990s, this must have been…

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D.C. Military Occupation | Trump-Putin Summit | Guesting on Hasan Piker | Bloody Blinken’s WSJ Op-Ed | Ep. 254 41:38

3d ago41:38

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Co-host Matt Duss makes a guest appearance on Hasan Piker's Twitch stream! Van, Matt, and Julia talk about the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, which has all the makings of either failure or an imperialist peace. Scott Bessent lies about tariffs, economic recession, and America's fake "sovereign wealth fund." Tony Blinken's blood-covered op-ed in the …

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622 | 2025/26 Predictions 59:10

3d ago59:10

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Jim, Joe and Jack name their predictions for the upcoming season, including Player of the Season, 321 winner, biggest surprise and more. Join the FYP Clubhouse to get pre-sale tickets to our LIVE episode with Clinton Morrison: patreon.com/fyppodcast twitter: @fypfanzine facebook: FYPFanzine instagram: @fypfanzine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn mo…

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293. Breaking Away with special guest Joshua Clement 1:59:38

4d ago1:59:38

1:59:38

“They're gonna keep calling us 'cutters.' To them, it's just a dirty word. To me, it's just something else I never got a chance to be.” How has it taken this long to get to a good old-fashioned sports movie on the podcast? We watched the Peter Yates film "Breaking Away" with our good friend Joshua Clement. Dennis Christopher plays Dave Stohler, a w…

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Perspectives on the potential of AI-powered policing 28:56

3d ago28:56

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Policing has always embraced new technologies and Artificial Intelligence is, of course, the flavour of the month. Working out when and why it should be used is crucial, according to law enforcement specialists. What’s also important is ensuring appropriate human oversight. Future Tense - The creeping militarisation of our police Guests Dr Marion O…

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120 MONTHS - A 90s Music Odyssey 1:05:03

5d ago1:05:03

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I'm very excited to present the very first episode of my new podcast/YouTube channel/online content thing, 120 MONTHS. This is a project that I've been wanting to do for a very long time. Along with my good friend John Lombardo, I'm listening to all the major music releases of the 1990s, IN ORDER, month by precious nostalgic month, from January 199…

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The 90s, Play and the Nervous System 2:50

5d ago2:50

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Andy Got Trapped In a Well 57:53

6d ago57:53

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At this point we have to start docking his pay. Join Spencer and Ty as they try to get a well-bound Andy out of his most recent predicament. Well, try a little bit.Support us on Patreon for $5, $7, or $10: www.patreon.com/tgofv.A big shout-out to our $10/month patrons: Abbie Phelps, Adam W, Anthony Cabrera, asdf, Axon, Baylor Thornton, Bedi, bernve…

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Teaser - TGOFV Book Club 1.6: Daydreams & Nostalgia feat. The Black Casebook 5:18

6d ago5:18

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in many ways batman & john fadule are the same guyListen to an extra episode a week for $5, or all our bonus episodes for $7 or $10 at www.patreon.com/tgofv.By Those Good Old-Fashioned Values

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Toxic Veteran Culture & the Comparison Trap: Why 1 Year of Service Still Counts | Unwritten Chapters Podcast 23:00

6d ago23:00

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Veteran identity. Service shaming. The toxic culture of comparison. In this episode of Unwritten Chapters, host Matthew Heneghan, a former Canadian Armed Forces medic and long-time paramedic, breaks down the ugly truth behind a viral moment in the Canadian Veterans Marketplace — a story where a fellow veteran was mocked for only serving one year. 💥…

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621 | Hats Off 1:22:34

6d ago1:22:34

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Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/fyp⁠⁠ - it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Jim, Jack and Joe discuss CAS's rejection of Palace's appeal against UEFA, yet another Wembley win as the Eagles pick up the Community Shield, Dean Henderson's hat, and pick the first 321 points of the season. Join…

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Transformers Season 2 Finale: BOT That's it? 1:01:36

7d ago1:01:36

1:01:36

The guys finish out a rather protracted season 2 of Transformers with the sad trombone of B.O.T. At least Swindle was fun! Oh, and obviously Ed loved it! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMeetsTheseGuys/ https://discord.gg/…

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Anti-Intellectualism in Pentagon Life | BRICS and Civilizational War | Palestine Action | ICE Recruiting Fascists | Ep. 253 35:28

10d ago35:28

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The rupture between the Pentagon and the think tank technocrats. The next clash of civilizations will be between the Global North and the Global South. Why ICE is now recruiting white supremacists and fascists. Palestine Action are not terrorists; they're trying to oppose state terrorism. Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-di…

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Nick Corleone - Nostalgia 2025 43:22

10d ago43:22

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620 | Nick Godwin Interview 1:11:50

10d ago1:11:50

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Jack chats to BBC Radio London commentator Nick Godwin who was on the mic at Wembley back in May as Palace picked up the FA Cup trophy. They discuss the big commentary moments from the day and relive all the drama as they look forward to returning to Wembley on Sunday for the Community Shield. Join the FYP Clubhouse here: patreon.com/fyppodcast twi…

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292. The Parent Trap 1998 with special guest Donovan Marcotte 1:57:22

11d ago1:57:22

1:57:22

“Here's what's going on, buddy: the day we get married is the day I ship those brats off to Switzerland, get the picture? It's me, or them. Take your pick.” We watched “The Parent Trap” (1998) with our friend Donovan Marcotte, and we’re seeing double! This movie really is a touchstone for an entire generation out there, and we totally get it. Linds…

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The truth about AI and productivity 29:08

10d ago29:08

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How real is the link between Artificial Intelligence and increased productivity? Jon Whittle from the CSIRO, one of Australia's leading science agencies, has been examining the latest research. He helps us sort facts from fiction. Also, literacy and problem-solving skills have taken a dive in many developed countries — could an over-reliance on tec…

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Power Scalers 4: Labubus in Crisis 54:45

13d ago54:45

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It's fight night, folks! That night we all know and love, where people fight on it. The night, I mean. Join Spencer, Ty, and Andy as they discuss who's stronger: Banksy or a Labubu?Support us on Patreon for $5, $7, or $10: www.patreon.com/tgofv.A big shout-out to our $10/month patrons: Abbie Phelps, Adam W, Anthony Cabrera, asdf, Axon, Baylor Thorn…

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Paramedic Mental Health Crisis: 9 Suicides in 7 Months | PTSD, Trauma & System Failure 13:44

13d ago13:44

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Nine paramedics lost to suicide in British Columbia in just seven months. This is not just a mental health crisis — this is a system failure. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Unwritten Chapters, former Canadian Armed Forces medic and civilian paramedic Matthew Heneghan pulls back the curtain on the hidden mental health emergency affecting firs…

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Teaser - Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) feat. Angie 6:53

13d ago6:53

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you know what i think this guy is pretty horrible!Listen to an extra episode a week for $5, or all our bonus episodes for $7 or $10 at www.patreon.com/tgofv.By Those Good Old-Fashioned Values

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Transformers Ssn 2 Ep 48: The Frenemy-ship of Starscream and Shockwave 53:06

13d ago53:06

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The guys cap off the great introduction of The Combaticons and Bruticus with his revenge episode. There's a weird dynamic between Starscream and Shockwave that is a tedious partnership as well as The Combaticons just being very capable as a strike team. And of course, we talk about some current events. Also, big thanks to Tony Buchanan of Auto-Upda…

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619 | Fredrick's Dad 1:14:17

13d ago1:14:17

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Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/fyp⁠ - it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Jim, Jack and Joe react to Monday's UEFA Conference League draw, reflect on Palace's pre-season performances against Augsburg (both of them), and preview Sunday's Community Shield. They also touch on transfer rumours, …

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What Really Happened in the 2016 Election

14d ago

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Last month, Tulsi Gabbard in her capacity as the head of DNI released a number of documents pertaining to Russiagate. On the right, an entire mythology has grown around the idea that the Obama administration, Hillary, and Deep State actors fabricated the idea that Russia helped get Trump elected, along with the narrative surrounding ties between hi…

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The Latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Sydney Sweeney

16d ago

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Michael Tracey joins me on the stream this afternoon to talk about the latest in the Epstein saga and additional things he has learned about the accusers. It seems like every time Michael looks into one of the accusers or one of the journalists who has taken up the Epstein cause, he uncovers new problems. His last article is on one Nick Bryant, who…

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Live! Roots Action National Teach-In on Militarism Under Trump | Ep. 252 1:11:42

17d ago1:11:42

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Dr. Van Jackson spoke as part of a live teach-in webinar for Roots Action and Defuse Nuclear War. He's joined on his panel by Emma Claire Foley, William Hartung, and Taylor Barnes. Together they explain what American militarism looks like under Trump 2.0; what makes Trump foreign policy imperialist; why it's being driven by both a crisis of capital…

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291. Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin 1:49:26

17d ago1:49:26

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“Look, I don't know what happened, but I own a motel not too far from here, and you'd be welcome to spend the night in one of the empty rooms if you'd like.” We watched Psycho II, directed by Richard Franklin, and suddenly we’re hungry for toasted cheese sandwiches. It’s been 23 years since Norman Bates was put away, and he’s been declared sane! No…

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Sinking Cities 29:09

18d ago29:09

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Cities across the world are beginning to sink — some by as much as 10 centimetres a year. A recent study suggests that more than a third of urban Chinese resident now live in a sinking city. The cause is often ascribed to climate change, but is there something else at play? Could our thirst for water actually be the culprit? Also, how much do our u…

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Ep 419 - Party Like It's 1999 w/ Ross Benes 1:06:13

18d ago1:06:13

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Was 1999 the inflection point in American culture and politics? Writer Ross Benes joins me this week to talk about his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Ross’s work connects the trashy Americana of Jerry Springer, pro wrestling, Insane Clown Posse, and a million other bits of carnival weirdness to …

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On Collaboration & Speaking the Truth 3:40

19d ago3:40

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Autism Power Hour 14: Greek Mythology 58:44

19d ago58:44

58:44

Socrates, Asclepius, Heroclitus, Homer. What do these things all have in common? Join Ty and Andy as they partake in a wide-ranging discussion about every middle-schooler's favorite thing to read about on Wikipedia: the Greek gods!Support us on Patreon for $5, $7, or $10: www.patreon.com/tgofv.A big shout-out to our $10/month patrons: Abbie Phelps,…

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618 | Rusty Mustard 1:22:14

19d ago1:22:14

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Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/fyp - it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Jim, Jack and Joe reflect on pre-season results against Crawley and Mainz, Oliver Glasner's concerns about the lack of transfer activity, Joe rages over press coverage of Eberechi Eze's potential move to Arsenal, they revi…

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Why I Wrote About Hulk Hogan’s Death — And Why It’s Not What You Think | Nostalgia, Grief & Cancel Culture 12:01

20d ago12:01

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On July 24th, Terry Bollea — better known as Hulk Hogan — passed away at the age of 71. I wrote a post reflecting on what that meant to me, and the backlash was swift. In this video, I unpack that post, the controversy that followed, and the deeper meaning behind my words. This isn’t about celebrating a flawed man — it’s about nostalgia, grief, gro…

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Transformers Ssn 2 Ep 45: KREMZEEK!! 1:09:48

21d ago1:09:48

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The guys are at it again and watching the little energy demon, Kremzeek! What fun to watch such a ridiculous episode, but I think everyone here wants to watch the Hojoni movie! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMeetsTheseGu…

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Episode 10: Once Upon a Time… Life 1:11:52

21d ago1:11:52

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Today we revisit beloved French edutainment classic Once Upon a Time… Life, a show which taught us all we know about the human body before taking an unexpected pivot into... space eugenics? We're kidding about it teaching us all we know about the human body (some of us went on to read The Usborne Book of the Body, we'll have you know), but we are A…

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News Trap 7.25.25 - The Midterms are Gonna Fix This w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW) 4:56

24d ago4:56

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The Jeffrey Epstein saga continues to have legs, and this week Justin and I talk about what makes the story so appealing and operative for so many Americans, as we interrogate the elements of storytelling, virality, sex, and power that control our attention and shape our reality. Along the way we've got takes on South Park, the Coldplay viral video…

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White Nationalist Social Democracy | Oil v. Israeli Primacy | Post-American Korean Peninsula | Japan’s Failure of Imagination | Ep. 251 1:08:27

25d ago1:08:27

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The tables have turned! In this crossover episode, Dr. Van Jackson gets interviewed by Jacob Shapiro of The Jacob Shapiro Podcast. Together they cover the enter landscape of geopolitics from a critical perspective: why the MAGA project of white nationalist social democracy cannot work; why Israeli primacy, not oil, explains US militarism in the Mid…

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer & I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) with special guest Ashley Casseday 2:12:58

25d ago2:12:58

2:12:58

“Benson… Ben’s Son!” We’re wrapping up our Double Feature Summer and closing it out with some bangers! We watched “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” and the brand-spanking new “Legacy-quel” (also titled) “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) with dear friend of the podcast, the always spooky, Ashley Casseday from “Keep it Weird”. We’ve deci…

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How to balance the population needs on our planet 29:08

25d ago29:08

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We face multiple looming demographic crises — and our responses seemingly contradict each other. A rapidly aging population means that we need more children to be born. But it's foreseeable that resources on Earth simply can't sustain many more people. How can we solve this conundrum? Original broadcast on May 22, 2022 Guests Dr Stuart Gietel Baste…

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Debate of All Time 26: Comics VS Manga 55:30

26d ago55:30

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It's the debate that's been raging for centuries. Much like the rage between the Justice League and the Sinister Six. Join Spencer, Ty, ad Andy as they debate which is superior: the heathen works of the godless Japanese, or the godless works of the heathen American. It's truly anybody's game.Support us on Patreon for $5, $7, or $10: www.patreon.com…

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Teaser - The Justice League x RWBY Watch-A-Long Extravaganza 1:45

27d ago1:45

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im none too pleased with you guys for making me watch this. in fact id say im plumb pissed offListen to an extra episode a week for $5, or all our bonus episodes for $7 or $10 at www.patreon.com/tgofv.By Those Good Old-Fashioned Values

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Why Some Trauma "Matters" and Others Don’t | PTSD, Justice, and the Gladue Double Standard 40:44

27d ago40:44

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Why does the justice system show compassion for some trauma — but not for others? In this episode of Unwritten Chapters, I explore the unequal application of empathy in Canadian courts. From PTSD and veteran struggles to the racial lens of the Gladue ruling, this is a raw breakdown of how pain is politicized — and why true justice must include all …

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