Best Watchability Podcasts (2025)

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 366 – Vampires On A Tran Sans Mephisto…Fairly Watchable, But Not Good 1:13:06

10d ago1:13:06

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “The podcast coffee’s gettin’ cold.” / “Waitin’ for the two-week-alongs.” / “There’s a lot of stupid happening!” / “Good, but unnecessary.” / “Still dumb, but the least annoying one.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! A look at the final ratings for Daredevil: Born Again / Rumors about the Nic […]…

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The White Sox are bring up prospects. Are they finally watchable? #whitesox 18:35

21d ago18:35

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down the prospects that the White Sox are bringing up that are finally making them watchable again. #willvenable MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-White-Sox-are-finally-watchable-PODCAST.mp3…

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PCA’s INSANE Season: Why He’s Entering BARRY BONDS Territory #chicagocubs #cubs 7:32

1d ago7:32

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting up a season that could make him the Cubs’ next MVP, and maybe one of the best in franchise history. Joey Christopoulos breaks down the mind-blowing stats that put him in the same conversation as Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Mookie Betts. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-co…

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Is New Jersey Going MAGA? - with Governor Phil Murphy 44:07

1d ago44:07

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Hasan sits down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to talk about his state’s red shift, his fight against congestion pricing, and something a little less controversial… immigration. Use code hasan at https://incogni.com/hasan to get an exclusive 60% off. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venk…

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Why We Can’t Focus - with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes 52:06

3d ago52:06

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Hasan sits down with MSNBC's Chris Hayes to talk about his new book - "The Siren's Call: How Attention Became The World's Most Endangered Resource" - and why our rectangles of sadness are so irresistible while making us feel so shitty. Sign up for Ground News at: groundnews.com/hasan Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Execut…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 369 – The Mandology With Retractable Nipple Action…Sometime’s Not Knowin’ Is Better! 1:15:32

4d ago1:15:32

1:15:32

KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “I’m down with them tryin’ to make a good one.” / “It’s been in my life my whole life.” / “Balki…James Balki.” / “Where’s the Octopussy?” / “Six degrees of Bronson Pinchot.” / “They were just bad at making movies.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! X-Men ’97 had an […]…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 368 – Like Putting Lips On Snake Eyes…Unfortunately, The Memory Does Remain 1:25:10

5d ago1:25:10

1:25:10

KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “That’ll be a break from living…” / “The studio cried Blade!” / “Always shootin’ for the audience they don’t have.” / “Don’t take the fantasy out of the fantasy movies!” / “I don’t know if I hated it…” / “It sucked Shamalamadingdongs!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Perhaps the […]…

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Why the Cubs Need More Than One Trade, and FAST #chicagocubs #craigcounsell 32:32

7d ago32:32

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The Chicago Cubs started the season white hot, but are they falling apart now? We break down why the offense, rotation, and bullpen can’t click at the same time, what Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline plan really means, and which pitchers could (or won’t) fix the Cubs’ playoff hopes. #hoyer MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicag…

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Ep. 94: Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" (2025) 1:20:41

7d ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Danny Boyle's return to the rage-infected universe delivers a mesmerizing evolution of horror that feels both familiar and startlingly fresh. Set almost three decades after the original outbreak, "28 Years Later" transports viewers to a Britain permanently transformed—where small pockets of humanity cling to existence alongside the changed infected…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 367 – The King Of The Segway In The Land Of The 3.5 Movies…It’s A Maclunky! 1:48:08

9d ago1:48:08

1:48:08

KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “I’m gonna Kool Aid Man That!” / “Yeah…it wasn’t a fun time.” / “The Morbidly Obese Slider.” / “A bowlful of jelly…I don’t think you’re ready!” / “There’s a leak in my tube, that’s why I aged.” / “Get to the cryotube!” / TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! A […]…

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Are THREE-POINTERS hurting the game of basketball? #nba #chicagobulls #basketball 6:22

10d ago6:22

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down why three-pointers are hurting the NBA. #bulls MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Basketball-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Why War Doesn’t Work - with General Stanley McChrystal 35:05

10d ago35:05

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Hasan sits down with 4-star General Stanley McChrystal to discuss how close we are to WW3, his new book “On Character,” and whether The Onion got it more right than the U.S. military. Sign up for Ground News at: https://ground.news/ Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive P…

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No Tucker extension yet? Chapman best closer? PCA for MVP? Cubs Mailbag questions! #chicagocubs 11:20

12d ago11:20

11:20

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes Cubs questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #cubsnation https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3 MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/By Sports Talk Chicago

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2 catchers? The 78? White Sox mailbag! #whitesox 13:54

13d ago13:54

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes White Sox questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #soxnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-White-Sox-PODCAST_1.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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We’re still the Off-Season Kings! Mailbag questions! We’re better than 5 and 12, right?! #beardown 23:02

14d ago23:02

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Producer and Off-Season King John Meadows returns with his mailbag of questions for Joey as they talk about the Bears. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Bears-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Ep. 93: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's "28 Weeks Later" (2007) 44:47

14d ago44:47

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That tense, breathtaking opening scene in the isolated cottage sets the tone perfectly - Robert Carlyle's character makes the ultimate cowardly choice, abandoning his wife to a horde of infected to save himself. This moral failure haunts the entire film and creates one of the most devastating character arcs in zombie cinema. 28 Weeks Later builds o…

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Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (Part 1: Aqua) 1:15:29

14d ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Let's see, I know heartless, a lot of X names, norting, maybe something about Goofy, but Hobz knows way more than I do about Kingdom Hearts. For the next few episodes, we're going to take a look at the fastest game in the series that's not just a cutscene: Birth by Sleep. Watch KirbySora's WR run along with us: https://www.speedrun.com/khbbsfmhd/ru…

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Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins 57:19

15d ago57:19

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Hasan sits down with personal finance guru JL Collins to talk about his book “The Simple Path To Wealth,” why so many people are bad with money, and how to ignore all those overconfident posers in your Instagram reels (other than Hasan). Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Execut…

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Rahm Emanuel on How to Divide Republicans 42:30

17d ago42:30

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Hasan sits down with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel to talk about where the Democrats need to go, whether he’s the guy to take them there, and to ask if he actually helped created AOC. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/hasan today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Co-Creator & Exec…

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We are still the Off-Season Kings, but it’s too early to tell. #beardown 6:04

20d ago6:04

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos tells us why he’s skeptical and protecting his heart. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bears-need-to-prove-it-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Ep. 92: Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" (2002) 55:46

21d ago55:46

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An empty London. A hospital bed. A man waking from a coma to discover the world has fallen apart. This is how we meet Jim, our protagonist in Danny Boyle's revolutionary 2002 horror film "28 Days Later." What follows is a heart-pounding journey through a Britain devastated by the rage virus – a pathogen that transforms ordinary people into blood-sp…

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Is Reinsdorf finally selling the White Sox? Does this mean a new stadium? #whitesox 23:08

22d ago23:08

23:08

Joey finally talks about the White Sox and it’s positive news? Hallelujah! (buckle up…the editor has at least three years worth of ‘Da Pope’ jokes) (seriously he wore a White Sox hat) (HE WORE A WHITE SOX HAT! HALLELUJAH!) #chicagobaseball MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/White-Sox-be…

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Why are Women Obsessed with Murder? with Crime Junkie Ashley Flowers 39:38

22d ago39:38

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Hasan sits down with true crime media mogul Ashley Flowers to discuss why women are so obsessed with true crime, whether she’d prefer to be stuck in a forest with a bear or a man, and her new novel, “The Missing Half.” Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code HASAN at https://huel.com/HASAN (Minimum $75 purcha…

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Offseason Answers, Remaining Questions & Bears to Watch at Camp | Excited, Worried or Hesitant? 56:35

24d ago56:35

56:35

Hoge & Jahns dive into the Chicago Bears' offseason program and break down what we’ve learned — and what questions still linger. What was the biggest question answered? What still needs clarity? Plus, they each predict their training camp darling and discuss whether it’s time to take Joel Wilson seriously. They close by playing “Excited, Worried or…

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Cynthia Nixon Hasn’t Forgiven Andrew Cuomo 44:46

24d ago44:46

44:46

Hasan sits down with legendary actor and former candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon to talk about her old nemesis Andrew Cuomo, and her two hit HBO shows: And Just Like That and The Gilded Age. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/hasan. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: …

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Top 20 Individual Player Seasons of the 21st Century #cubs #sox 51:52

27d ago51:52

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Joey breaks down his top 20 individual player seasons. Let the arguments begin. #chicagocubs #chicagowhitesox MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-STC-06072025-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Ep. 91: Fraser C. Heston's "Needful Things" (1993) 51:15

28d ago51:15

51:15

A devilish shopkeeper arrives in a small Maine town, his suitcase packed with wonders and his ledger full of names. In "Needful Things," we witness the unraveling of Castle Rock through the machinations of one Leland Gaunt, a stranger with uncanny insight into the deepest desires of everyone he meets. Max von Sydow masterfully portrays Gaunt, the c…

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Dads, Death & Popes with Mike Birbiglia 51:59

29d ago51:59

51:59

Hasan sits down with his friend and fellow standup Mike Birbiglia to talk about dads, death and popes. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman Cinematographer: Austin Morales Producer: Kayla Feng As…

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Final Bears Minicamp Takeaways: Feeling Better, Worse, or the Same About 5 Big Areas? (Pt. 2) 47:57

30d ago47:57

47:57

Hoge & Jahns wrap up Bears minicamp with final takeaways on five key areas: Are they feeling better, worse, or the same compared to two weeks ago? From Caleb Williams to the coaching staff, they break it all down. Plus, a look ahead to one final episode before the unofficial offseason ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Chicago Bears Mini-Camp Observations: Players We Need to Talk About – Part. 1 47:06

1M ago47:06

47:06

Hoge & Jahns are back with fresh observations from Bears mini-camp! In Part 1 of this two-part breakdown, the guys dive into the players who stood out — from rookies making early impressions to veterans drawing attention. Who’s trending up, who needs a closer look, and what should fans be watching as camp continues? Don’t miss this in-depth look at…

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Why Roy Wood Jr. Always Says Yes 44:10

1M ago44:10

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Hasan sits down with his friend and old Daily Show co-correspondent Roy Wood Jr. to talk about his latest Hulu special "Lonely Flowers," his early days as a prank caller, and why he says yes to everything. Roy's new book “The Man of Many Fathers" is now available for presale: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771168/the-man-of-many-fathers-b…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 365 – The Curse Of The Cavill…I Like My Masked Killers To Be Beefy Boys 1:27:17

1M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “It just ties your whole face together.” / “I couldn’t see the humor in it at the moment.” / “Maybe there should be only one!” / “It’s Thirty days of a’ight!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Casting rumors for the X-Men characters Magneto and Storm / Spider-Man news / […]…

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Chicago Cubs All-Quarter Century Team #chicagocubs 11:12

1M ago11:12

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The MLB put out it’s team, so Joey is putting out his Cubs team. #cubsnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-STC-05312025-Cubs-All-Quater-Team-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Chicago White Sox All-Quarter Century Team #whitesox 19:38

1M ago19:38

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The MLB put out it’s team, so Joey is putting out his White Sox team. #soxnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-STC-05312025-Sox-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Super Mario Bros. 3 (Any% Warpless) feat. mitchflowerpower 1:56:46

1M ago1:56:46

1:56:46

We were lucky enough to hangout with mitchflowerpower and talk about and watch his barrier-breaking Super Mario Bros. 3 Any% Warpless (former) world record! Join us for a long conversation about Mario and speedrunning in general as we celebrate the first sub 50 minute run in this historic game! Watch the video of mitch's run along with us: ⁠ https:…

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Ep. 90: Sam Raimi's "Army of Darkness" (1993) 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

Bruce Campbell swaggers into medieval times with a chainsaw hand and a double-barrel shotgun in this cult classic horror-comedy that transforms the Evil Dead franchise from pure terror into something gloriously ridiculous. Transported to the distant past after the events of Evil Dead 2, our reluctant hero Ash Williams finds himself captured, impris…

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‘Would you rather…’ with the Cubs amazing 2025 start. PCA MVP. PCA MVP. #chicagocubs #cubbies 23:33

1M ago23:33

23:33

Joey asks fun questions with the Cubs great start to the 2025 season. We’re rooting for PCA MVP. #pca MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-STC-05312025-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Chicago Bears OTA Insight: Caleb Williams Speaks Out, Key Position Takeaways, Stadium Update & More 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

Hoge & Jahns are back with fresh insight from another day at Bears OTAs at Halas Hall! They break down their biggest takeaways from the field and the media room — including standout performances, position updates, and Caleb Williams answers following the recent ESPN book rumors. The guys also dig into noticeable player body language and what it mig…

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How The Trump Admin Could Spy on You with Ronan Farrow 46:46

1M ago46:46

46:46

Hasan sits down with Pulitzer-winning journalist Ronan Farrow to talk about his HBO documentary on spyware tech, his new podcast “Not a Very Good Murderer,” and to exchange hair care tips with a fellow hair bro. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam Executive Producer/Director: Tyl…

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Chicago Bears: “Something or Nothing?” on Injuries, Ben Johnson, OTA Buzz & More 41:10

1M ago41:10

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It’s time for “Something or Nothing?” with Hoge & Jahns! The guys dive into the latest Chicago Bears headlines — from Luther Burden’s injury and Ben Johnson’s visible frustration to OTA attendance and standout player performances. Which storylines ACTUALLY matter heading into the season, and which ones are just noise? Tune in for sharp analysis, ho…

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