Best Fights Of Fancy Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Kelly: “Turkey Pot Pie” 57:03

24m ago57:03

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Nashville music mogul Joe Kelly joins the podcast for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming President of CDX Nashville and CDX Records. Joe has been in the music business for 40 years and has changed his strategies to coincide with the changes in the times of the ever-changing music industry. He discusses why he chose not to meet…

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Building a Legacy: How Showplace Rent-to-Own Stood the Test of Time 51:22

6h ago51:22

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Send us a text What does it take to build a sustainable rental business that thrives for over four decades? Gary Ferman, who recently stepped back after 44 years at the helm of Showplace Rent-to-Own, shares the wisdom earned from growing a single location into a 15-store operation across multiple states. Gary's journey began in 1982 during economic…

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Episode 299 - French Catholic Halo 1:49:52

3d ago1:49:52

1:49:52

🎙️ The Rich Dickman Show: Episode 299 - French Catholic Halo 🎉 🔥 Special Shoutout to our friends at Drink a Beer and Play a Game! We had a blast guesting on their show — check out the crossover episode here: 👉 Watch now 🍻🎮 WWJD x DBPG – He Brewed, He Played – What Would Jesus Draw WWJD – 299 – Jesus Selling Robes – What Would Jesus Draw Buckle up f…

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Becoming Earth: How Life Transformed a Rock into a Living Planet 29:41

4d ago29:41

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Ever wonder how our planet became the only known celestial body teeming with life? Our latest episode takes you on a 4.5-billion-year journey from Earth's fiery beginnings to today's interconnected living systems. Discover how microbes shaped continents, plankton created our atmosphere, and animals engineered entire landscapes. This isn't just Eart…

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Starry Parties and Cliff Richard: The Musical 19:01

5d ago19:01

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David’s rubbing shoulders with Clooney and Depp, Matt’s defending his 50th birthday - and together they remember the Cliff Richard musical that could have been. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠ And find Making A Scene on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagra…

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Simon Pegg on Becoming a Star Wars Toy and Being Besties with Tom Cruise 49:52

7d ago49:52

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From burning his Star Wars figures to actually becoming one. Simon Pegg joins Matt and David to relive his rise from comedy cult favourite to Mission: Impossible megastar - and the chance meeting that kickstarted his bromance with Nick Frost. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠…

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David Edwards: “I Exited Stage Left” 45:25

7d ago45:25

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The Real World Los Angeles’s legendary roommate, David Edwards, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to hash out the “Real World Homecoming” and why he left the show for the second time. He talks about being a Pawpaw and how he feels blessed, including being part of a dysfunctional reality cast. He tells behind-the-scenes events we didn’t know abo…

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From Hyper-Consumer to Active Global Citizen: Rediscovering Community in a Changing Climate 37:25

12d ago37:25

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As Trump's tariff policies trigger economic uncertainty, consumer confidence is dropping. With those new tariffs rattling global markets, we're seeing something remarkable: Americans consuming less while becoming more engaged as citizens. This shift—from shopping mall to town hall, from consumer mindset to civic responsibility—creates an opening fo…

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Handling Hecklers & Dr. Who Conventions 23:40

12d ago23:40

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How much does Matt charge for a photo with him at Dr. Who conventions? Have the pair ever been heckled? And who was the real inspiration behind, ‘Eh eh eh’? Join Matt & David as they answer more of your awkward questions. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to makingascene@platformme…

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Imperfect Paradise: How the Rent Brigade took on LA’s landlords 39:27

12d ago39:27

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In the days after LA’s early-January wildfires, tenant advocate Chelsea Kirk noticed a trend: rent gouging. Rents were shooting up past their legal limit. In the wake of the fires, as natural disaster collided with LA’s severe housing shortage, we trace how a collective of volunteers organized themselves to bring rent gouging to light in LA County.…

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Jack Carroll on breaking through on Britain’s Got Talent to starring on Coronation Street 50:13

14d ago50:13

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From learning to laugh after major spinal surgery to meeting a certain David Walliams on BGT. Jack joins Matt and David to reimagine his life as a movie. Featuring ‘funny bones’, Culkin and Corrie. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠[email protected] ⁠ And find Makin…

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Phillip Solomon: “Motivated By Melanin And Spite” 53:28

14d ago53:28

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Phillip Solomon from “Deal or No Deal Island” season 2 joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan will discuss how he got cast on the show, the crash course swimming lessons to prepare, and outfit planning. He gives us details on the daily shooting schedule, the living conditions, and behind-the-scenes comments about how Dr. Will ended up on the island.…

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LegCon 2025: How APRO Advocates for the RTO Industry in Washington 55:05

14d ago55:05

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered who's looking out for the rent-to-own industry in Washington DC? In this eye-opening conversation, host Pete Shau sits down with APRO CEO Charles Smitherman to pull back the curtain on LegCon, the annual legislative conference that forms the front line defense for the $12 billion rent-to-own industry. Charles s…

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Episode 298 - Flesh Toned Boa 1:39:24

18d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

🎙️ The Rich Dickman Show – Episode 298: “Flesh Toned Boa” This week on The Rich Dickman Show, Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy unleash another round of unfiltered chaos—covering everything from goat poop and hotel rage to AI Jesus art and morally bankrupt hypotheticals. It’s dumb. It’s brilliant. It’s TRDS. 🐐 Randy Buys a Goat Randy confesses that his wif…

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Does Matt Fancy David? | Celebrity Question Special 24:43

19d ago24:43

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Matt & David are joined (kind of) by Daisy May Cooper, David Schwimmer, Stephen Merchant, Michael Ball, and David Baddiel in this celeb special. From ghostly hauntings at Buckingham Palace to childhood nicknames and whether Matt’s ever fancied David - nothing’s off-limits in this celebrity special of You Can’t Ask Me That! Listen or watch every Tue…

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Imperfect Paradise: From ranchers with guns to gurus with crystals: How extremism in the American West has evolved 26:03

19d ago26:03

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When Portland, Oregon-based reporter Leah Sottile began covering extremism in the American West a decade ago, she was interviewing ranchers, fundamentalist Mormons and “sovereign citizens” who did not believe the federal government should own land. During the pandemic, she began noticing that New Age wellness leaders were talking about many of the …

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David Baddiel on getting confused for Ben Elton and nearly expelled for being funny 47:24

21d ago47:24

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From being confused for Ben Elton to getting cc’d on his mum’s flirty emails, David Baddiel joins Matt and David to relive some of the surreal scenes of his life as a feature film. Including writing Three Lions, creating a school scandal, and why he might be the jam in his mother’s sandwich. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR cod…

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Herrick: “Country Soul On The Rocks” 47:49

21d ago47:49

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The band “Herrick” joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk with a live podcast recording from Rock N Pod Expo 2025 in Music City, Nashville, TN! The band members discuss their new single release, “Underneath That Old Cowboy Hat” and why they describe their sound as “Country Soul On The Rocks”. Hear the backstory from one of Nashville’s hottest new ba…

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Getting Waxed and Matt’s Gift from Elton John 23:57

26d ago23:57

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What’s the most expensive thing Matt’s been gifted? Would David go on Gogglebox with his mum? And where exactly are their Madam Tussauds waxworks now? Matt & David answer the questions you probably shouldn’t ask. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] An…

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Episode 297 - Tornado Drill Position 1:50:03

26d ago1:50:03

1:50:03

The Rich Dickman Show Episode 297 - Tornado Drill Position with hosts Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy Opening Banter Recap: The episode begins with the hosts returning, with Rem noting that they are "back at it". Rem explains that he finally figured out a camera or account issue from a couple of years ago, realizing his wife had created a new account tha…

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Three (Eco-Edition) 28:54

26d ago28:54

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NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. As Trump's second term approaches, this episode explores the staggering scope of environmental rollbac…

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Imperfect Paradise: Can Oakland point the way for the future of liberal cities 34:50

26d ago34:50

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Journalist Alexis Madrigal is obsessed with the port of Oakland. He even has a tattoo of a shipping container! In his new book, The Pacific Circuit, he makes the case that Oakland is where the real-world impacts of globalization are felt, and serves as a warning for other port communities. He documents the impact that the tech/logistics industry ha…

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40 Years of Fighting for an Industry: Ed Winn's RTO Legacy 38:15

27d ago38:15

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Send us a text Ed Wynn, the legendary legal architect behind rent-to-own's regulatory framework, shares his extraordinary four-decade journey protecting an industry that many lawmakers never fully understood. Fresh into retirement after serving as APRO's legal counsel since its inception, Wynn offers unprecedented insights into how a collection of …

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Alesha Dixon on Heartbreak, Hits and her Strictly Comeback 48:03

28d ago48:03

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Alesha Dixon joins Matt & David to reimagine her life as a movie - from skipping uni to pursue pop stardom, to winning Strictly and raising the roof at the Queen’s Jubilee. Complete with Beyoncé, sausage & chips and a mimed performance on breakfast TV. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR code on screen. Use code MAKINGASCENE at ch…

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Sarah Rice & Susie Meister: “BRAIN CANDY - A Podcast Mashup” 1:37:32

28d ago1:37:32

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A Road Ruler and 3 Real Worlders collaborate for this ultimate podcast mashup. "Brain Candy" and "Getting Real With Jon & Beth" podcasts have a joint round table to discuss old school reality origins and backstories you never knew. Sarah Rice (MTV’s “The Real World: Brooklyn”, “The Challenge”), Susie Meister (MTV’s “Road Rules: Down Under”, “The Ch…

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🔥 These Homes Are GONE Before They Hit Zillow! | Santa Clarita's Real Market Moves 🏡💨 2:51

30d ago2:51

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🚨 Santa Clarita Real Estate is Heating Up — and Buyers Are Missing Out! In this fast-paced episode, we uncover what’s really happening in the local housing market as of April 19, 2025 — and why Coming Soon listings are being snapped up BEFORE they ever hit the public sites like Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com. 🎥 Watch Now 👉 https://youtube.com/short…

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"Over 100 Price Drops in 7 Days?! Santa Clarita Real Estate Is Shifting Fast – Here's What It Means for YOU!" 2:23

1M ago2:23

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🎙️ Santa Clarita Real Estate Podcast – April 18, 2025 Welcome to your latest market update for the Santa Clarita Valley. Here are the verified stats and real estate activity from the past seven days: 📌 Market Overview: 🔹 633 active residential listings on the market today 🔹 12 “Coming Soon” homes expected to list in the next 3 weeks 🔹 101 price red…

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17 Homes Hitting the Santa Clarita Market — Secret Listings You Won’t See on Zillow (Yet) 2:20

1M ago2:20

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Santa Clarita’s housing market is heating up — and I’ve got 17 “Coming Soon” listings that are flying under the radar. These homes aren’t on Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com yet, but I’m bringing you the details before they go public. In today’s episode, I break down the neighborhoods, features, and pricing trends for these upcoming properties. From …

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Surprise Sharks in Toilets and David's Big Chocolate Bunny 23:53

1M ago23:53

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In a very on-brand Easter episode, Matt reveals his lifelong fear of sharks, whilst David introduces us to his big chocolate bunny. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Just search @makingascene…

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premarket listings are real, not some fancy unicorn with wings eating cotton candy and farting rainbows... 1:56

1M ago1:56

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🚨 SECRET HOMES in Santa Clarita? Yep… and they're NOT on Zillow. 👀 Want to be first in line? Watch this 🔥 2-minute insider video right now 👉 🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/K2dgcOXm9uY 🏡 There are 17 properties marked “Coming Soon” across Santa Clarita — and you won’t find them anywhere else. These listings are quietly entering the market in the next …

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Two 40:22

1M ago40:22

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NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. How Trump Plans to Remake America In this second of three episodes, we explore how Trump's return to p…

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Imperfect Paradise: The fallout over LAFD funding: Bass vs. Crowley 36:13

1M ago36:13

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Amid the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires that killed more than two dozen people, a political conflict came sharply into focus surrounding the funding of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Finger-pointing as to who was to blame included former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and LA Mayor Karen Bass. The two women would be lambasted for thei…

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Michael Ball on Brunching with Sigourney Weaver and Performing with Bond 51:22

1M ago51:22

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From living with Patti LuPone to watching Roger Moore crumble during stage rehearsals, Michael Ball joins Matt Lucas & David Walliams to discuss the movie of his life – and yes, it’s a musical. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR code on screen. Use code MAKINGASCENE at checkout to get 15% off our first purchase Listen or watch ev…

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See the new listings before they hit the Santa Clarita market for sale 3:40

1M ago3:40

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🚨 Santa Clarita Housing Market Report – Monday, April 14, 2025 This week’s update is packed with movement across the MLS! 📊 I'm Connor with Honor, your First Responder Realtor, reporting in with everything you need to know before making your next move in Santa Clarita real estate. 🆕 Market Highlights (Last 7 Days): 📍 12 Coming Soon Homes (only avai…

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Lori Regan: “The Real World: Back To New York” 46:49

1M ago46:49

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Lori Regan, roommate and cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: Back To New York” is our guest on the podcast episode this week. She shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan share their experiences living with Coral, Mike “The Miz”, Malik, and the rest of her cast on the pioneer reality show as well as “The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad ch…

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🚨 Secret Homes You Can’t See on Zillow Yet – Beat the Market to These Santa Clarita Listings! 🏡💥 3:47

1M ago3:47

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💥 🔥 The Santa Clarita real estate market is heating up with fresh inventory and off-market opportunities buyers can't afford to miss. Here's this week’s market snapshot: 📊 637 total active listings 🆕 81 brand-new listings in just the past 7 days ⏳ 14 "coming soon" properties only accessible off-market 💸 90 strategic price reductions as sellers adju…

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Episode 296 - That Wasn't Fun 1:58:58

1M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

🔥 THE RICH DICKMAN SHOW | EPISODE 296: "THAT WASN’T FUN" 🔥 Hosts: Rem, Cody, Ray, Randy 🎙️ Weekly mayhem, philosophical dilemmas, and AI Jesus fanart – all in one absurd, heartfelt episode. This week on The Rich Dickman Show: Randy drops a monstrous morning deuce and updates us on his weight (396.8), new teeth, and a clogged toilet. Rem immediately…

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Phoning it in on acting jobs and why David hates “fun” 21:07

1M ago21:07

21:07

Have Matt & David ever phoned in a performance? How did they meet and what were their first impressions of one another? Matt Lucas and David Walliams answer your awkward questions. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok,…

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part One 40:01

1M ago40:01

40:01

NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and what comes next. Introduction The unthinkable has happened — Donald Trump has been re-elected president. Despite experiencing the most destructive presidency in history, America chose him aga…

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Imperfect Paradise: Rebuild or leave? One Black family in Altadena decides their future after Eaton Fire 40:25

1M ago40:25

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The biggest question hanging over most people in Los Angeles who lost homes in the Palisades and Eaton Fires is whether to rebuild or leave -- a question that's especially fraught for Altadena's Black community, who faced a long history of redlining. Charel Bailey’s parents have lived in Altadena since 1977, and she desperately wants them to rebuil…

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Daisy May Cooper on the fight to get This Country on TV and prepping for the end of the world 43:04

1M ago43:04

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From stealing chickens and Levi jeans in her part-time job to winning a BAFTA, Daisy May Cooper joins Matt Lucas & David Walliams to discuss the movie of her life. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagram and Fa…

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Lauren-Blair Donovan: “I Fancy Myself A Dinosaur” 56:06

1M ago56:06

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Content creator, Lauren-Blair Donovan sits in on the podcast with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk to discuss her posts on social media regarding “The Challenge” and “All Stars”. Blair discusses her desire to have been on The Real World and her thoughts on the Homecoming shows. Beth reveals her conversations with Coral on The Gauntlet 3 and Blair te…

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Episode 295 - One Punch Mantis 1:44:21

2M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

The Rich Dickman Show Episode 295 - One Punch Mantis! Get ready for another dose of unhinged hilarity with Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy on The Rich Dickman Show Episode 295! This week's episode kicks off with some truly bizarre opening banter, including discussions about Randy's weight loss and bowel movements, the definition of "chickencock" bourbon …

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Why Most Home Inspections Fail You — And What Jeremy Dean Does Differently 18:43

2M ago18:43

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On this episode of Connor with Honor, I sit down with Jeremy Dean of Dean’s Home Inspection, a real-deal professional who’s redefining what it means to be a thorough, tech-savvy, and Realtor-focused home inspector. We cover: The unregulated world of home inspections in California Jeremy’s advanced tools like thermal imaging, drone roof views, and s…

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Matt’s Big Day, Maximus Campus & Maccy D's 22:54

2M ago22:54

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It’s Matt’s birthday, and David’s come bearing gifts - choclit caaake, McDonald’s memorabilia and the usual gentle mocking. They chat made-up Gladiator names, moments of calm, and why writing is basically yoga (just without the Lycra). Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to makingasc…

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Dry Fasting - No food, no water, just your body feeding itself. 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Uncover the secrets of dry fasting! Join us as we delve into this fascinating practice of fasting without food or water, exploring its potential impacts on your health. We examine how the body might produce its own "endogenous water" and whether this internal hydration holds unique benefits1 .... Discover the potential advantages of dry fasting, in…

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Santa Clarita Real Estate Is Adjusting Fast – Price Drops Outpace Listings | April 2, 2025 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Welcome to your April 2nd real estate briefing — I’m Connor with Honor, your First Responder Realtor, and today we’re seeing clear evidence the market is adjusting in real-time. Price changes are outpacing new listings in Santa Clarita… and that’s a flashing red light for anyone buying or selling right now. This week’s 7-day numbers tell the story:…

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Price Drops Everywhere – Is Santa Clarita’s Housing Market Starting to Shift? | March 31, 2025 Update 2:57

2M ago2:57

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https://youtube.com/shorts/KSlBpWCFbcc?si=ldWbPI1H5yNG_IBg The price drop wave continues across Santa Clarita — and it’s no coincidence. In today’s March 31, 2025 podcast, I, Connor with Honor, your First Responder Realtor, break down the 100+ price changes we've tracked across the SCV this past week. Sellers are adjusting expectations, and buyers …

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Imperfect Paradise: When the disinformation machine comes for you 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Renée DiResta joined the Stanford Internet Observatory to analyze how propaganda spreads online. But in 2023, she went from studying the online disinformation machine to becoming its target. We dive into what happened when a right-wing conspiracy made Renée its villain, as well as how disinformation has changed over the last three presidential elec…

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David Schwimmer: Laughs, Lawsuits and LAX 47:39

2M ago47:39

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David Schwimmer joins Matt and David to reimagine his life as a movie - featuring frightening fan, Friends reunited, and that time he served divorce papers to Rod Stewart. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagra…

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