Best Quite Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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Ashley’s Finally Making Her Move! 54:35

8h ago54:35

54:35

Send us a text This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, things get personal—and a little wild! After chatting about it forever, Ashley is finally taking the plunge: she’s making a major move and starting fresh in a brand-new city. Tune in to hear where she's headed and why now felt like the perfect time to take the leap. She also shares how …

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False Anxiety and Throwing Chairs & Bottles 18:58

1d ago18:58

18:58

This week, we share some pretty appalling experiences we had during high school and corporate life, and differentiate between what is "true" and what is "false" anxiety. To support the pod, join us on jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub.com!

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S8E402 - Super Furry Animals 'Rings Around The World' with Adam Wiener 1:11:36

3d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Cardiff, Wales 'Cool Cymru' heroes Super Furry Animals ticked all the boxes and then some with their super-ambitious fifth studio album, 2002's 'Rings Around The World'. From Beach Boys-esque psychedelic pop to 1970s soul to electric gamer prog (OK, we made that last one up), it's a thrilling listen and this week's guest, media and tech consultant …

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You are not safe. 15:00

4d ago15:00

15:00

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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ChatGPT o3 UPGRADE: This Changes Everything 53:44

6d ago53:44

53:44

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Think you've mastered ChatGPT? Recent updates, new models (like O3 & O4 mini), and hidden features mean you might be missing out on its true power, feeling like you're drinking from a…

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Quit Your Useless Job with Rutger Bregman 1:13:53

6d ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Why does it so often feel like the more society claims to value a job, the slimier it is? Why are so many brilliant minds funneled into the tech industry, only to spend their days optimizing ad clicks instead of solving real societal problems? What if jobs were desirable not because of how much money they pull in, but because they made the world be…

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Emily FINALLY Gets the HYPE About Hawaii 48:01

7d ago48:01

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GPT-4o Just Replaced Your Designers (For Free) 1:02:41

8d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Send us a text ChatGPT just unleashed groundbreaking image generation, changing the game for visual content overnight. In this episode, we dive deep into this powerful new feature, moving beyond the memes to uncover its real business potential. We reveal 4 specific techniques—rarely discussed elsewhere—that unlock vastly superior results compared t…

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If You're Bored, Just Go To Space 22:34

9d ago22:34

22:34

Hope you had a blessed Holy Week celebration, Podkids!! Happy Easter 💖 This week, Saab attempts Jim's usual run-down of topic tidbits–the new Beatles film series, Katy Perry flying to space, her "best year" theory, and more. (Watch till the end for a bonus episode with a very special guest!🤗) To support the pod, join us at jimandsaab.com and chaosc…

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S8E401 - Pink Floyd 'Animals' with James Cook 1:08:40

10d ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Pink Floyd's 'Animals', a lyrically dark, musically dense concept album loosely based on George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', is as eerily precient today as it was when first released in 1977. Rob and this week's guest, Portland, Oregon songwriter andmulti-instrumentalist James Cook (Trashcan Joe, Captain's Audio Project), take a deep dive into this swee…

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The tariffs are just so stupid. 21:47

11d ago21:47

21:47

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Build $10k apps in 30 minutes with AI (Full tutorial) 58:40

13d ago58:40

58:40

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Felt limited by coding skills or steep developer costs? AI just unlocked the ability for anyone to build custom web tools, obliterating the traditional $10k price tag and months-long …

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The New Red Scare with Corey Robin 1:28:23

13d ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Just months into Trump’s second term, we’re already witnessing the rapid erosion of fundamental American rights. Legal residents are being detained and deported simply for expressing support for Palestinians. Political expression in the U.S. hasn’t felt this dangerous since the Red Scare—and all signs point to things getting even worse. To help mak…

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Why Do We Have To Be Weird About Our Emotions? 29:06

16d ago29:06

29:06

Jim poses the question stated in the title, and Saab helps him figure this out with the help of her #CoachSaab learnings. They discuss blunting emotions, panic attacks, and why it's important to actually deal with your emotions. If you enjoyed this episode, you might be interested in joining chaoscontrolclub.com where Saab helps individuals with AD…

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S8E400 - The Flaming Lips 'The Soft Bulletin' with Jonathan Hischke 1:25:55

17d ago1:25:55

1:25:55

For our 400th episode (!!!) we're joined by musician Jonathan Hischke (Hella, Dot Hacker, E V Kain), who brought us a record that got under his skin when he first heard it in 1999 - Rob's too! - and continues to astound: The Flaming Lips' beautifully trippy kinda-masterpiece 'The Soft Bulletin'. "Will the fight for our sanity Be the fight of our li…

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There's No Such Thing as "Red States" with Trae Crowder 1:27:15

20d ago1:27:15

1:27:15

Our political system—and the way we talk about it—often flattens the true diversity of American voters, especially in so-called “red states.” But millions of progressives live in places too often dismissed as conservative strongholds, even in the Deep South. Today, Adam sits down with comedian Trae Crowder—best known for his viral persona, the Libe…

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Hacking Your Productivity Hackers 27:48

23d ago27:48

27:48

Jim & Saab go in on some so-called productivity gurus and share their perspective on productivity, some books they've been reading, recent tech upgrades, and more. To support the pod, join us at jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub.com!

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S8E399 - Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection with Nick County 1:10:08

24d ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Are novelty records cool? Probably not, but this week's guest, musician/songwriter Nick County, makes the case that the best ones are artistically valid, culturally relevant and - most importantly - a hoot! We embraced the weird and dove head-first into Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary Collection. Caution: freaks ahead... Songs discussed in this epis…

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Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan 1:16:55

27d ago1:16:55

1:16:55

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/adamconover Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! The American prison system isn’t just designed to keep inmates locked up—it’s built to keep the rest of us from truly seeing what happens inside. Rikers Island, New York City’s largest jail, has long been notorious for its inhumane cond…

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Elevated Disney: The Magic of Luxury, No Matter Your Budget 43:01

28d ago43:01

43:01

Send us a text Ashley and Emily wrap up their Disney interview series with the planDisney team, and this time, they’re diving into Ashley's personal favorite topic—luxury! While Ashley reigns as the queen of VIP tours, this episode reveals that luxury touches can be found throughout Disney, even at various price points, if you know where to look. T…

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The New Normal: Cupping vs Clubbing 27:44

30d ago27:44

27:44

During a fun date with Manny in San Juan, Jim noticed that "kids" these days don't really drink to have fun anymore–they have coffee at 10PM. Weird ba?? In this episode, Jim & Saab talk about the future of socializing, the circumstances they had back then, bad pick-up tactics, technological advances, and more! Support the pod by joining us at jiman…

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S8E398 - The Radio Dept. 'Pet Grief' with Nathan Levine 53:39

1M ago53:39

53:39

This week's guest, Nathan Levine (Instagram @Boysgiant), brings us Swedish dream-pop band The Radio Dept. and their 2006 release 'Pet Grief'. Lush, evocative melodies? Check. Understated, melancholic delivery? Check. It's a vibe... Songs discussed in this episode: It's Personal, Pulling Our Weight, Annie Laurie, Where Damage Isn't Already Done - Th…

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How Capitalism Killed the Movie Star 24:56

1M ago24:56

24:56

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Being Trans in Trump's America with Dylan McKeever, River Butcher, and Sammy Mowrey 1:22:53

1M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

The Trump administration is actively working to erase the existence of trans people through policy and legislation. But no law can erase the 1.6 million trans people living in America, nor the reality of their lives and experiences. These are real people facing real consequences—impacting their rights, safety, and livelihoods. This week, Adam sits …

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planDisney Reveals Secrets to Magical Family Vacations 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

Send us a text This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies are soaking in the magic at Disney during a special hosted stay. For the first time ever, they’re sitting down to do an exclusive interview for the podcast! Tune in as they chat with planDisney experts about all things family travel at Disney. With kids in tow on this trip, A…

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Hear Us Out... Or Don't (But You Should) 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Hear us out... Parang hindi ata ito 'yung tamang paggamit ng trend? 😂 Pero join us as we share some of our crushes–from cutest to most questionable! Kayo ba, sa tingin niyo nagbi-brief si Beast?? Do you agree na kinopya lang ng Disney ang Wicked sa Frozen? Share your thoughts and hear-me-outs in the comments and IG stories! 🫶 Support the pod by joi…

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S8E397 - Late Of The Pier 'Fantasy Black Channel' with Josh Mackenzie 1:09:06

1M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Released in 2008 and quickly lumped in with the soon-to-be-maligned British nu-rave emergence, Late Of The Pier's one-and-only release 'Fantasy Black Channel' now stands out as a bit of an undersung cult classic. This week's guest Josh Mackenzie (The Joshua Hotel) joins us to unpack this infectiously propulsive slab of sonic chaos. Songs discussed …

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A.I. Companies Are Stealing Your Face with Kashmir Hill 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/Adam and use promo code ADAM at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com/ The concept of privacy has drastically eroded over the past 30 years. The internet made our personal data more accessible than ever, but the most alarming devel…

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The Tesla protests are working. 11:23

1M ago11:23

11:23

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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7 Clever AI Deep Research Hacks (Real examples) 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Send us a text All the results talked about in this episode: https://jmedia.notion.site/deep-research-links?pvs=4 In this episode, we dive deep into AI's newest superpower—Deep Research—testing 4 leading models on real business tasks. We reveal which platforms offer unlimited deep research capabilities, which ones require hefty subscriptions, and h…

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Arrests, Plot Twists, and Page-turners 27:16

1M ago27:16

27:16

Big headlines, the little wins that matter, and stuff we've been enjoying lately! We talk more throwbacks, the latest buzz in Philippine news, and books we're obsessing over. Plus, a reminder to celebrate progress—big or small :) Support the pod by joining us on jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub.com! <3 Mentioned in the video: Totoong SONA with A…

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S8E396 - 'That Song That References A Form Of Transportation Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode 1:16:04

1M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

For our latest Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in songs referencing a form of transportation. All aboard!! *If you'd like to start participating in these episodes, head over to www.Patreon.com/TRGMH and become a Patron Songs discussed in this episode: Waitress In The Sky (Alternate Version, Tim Expanded Edition) - The Replaceme…

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Trump Hates Science 21:00

2M ago21:00

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Trump and Elon Don't Know Who They're Firing - with Max Stier 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are actively trying to burn down the federal government. Federal workers are being fired en masse, with no regard for their roles or the devastating impact their removal will have on everyday Americans. As the country’s largest employer, the federal government’s gutting won’t just affect those losing their jobs—it will ri…

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Group Chat Survival Guide 40:11

2M ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, Jim rants about kalat anxiety meditation guides. We also lay down the unspoken rules of group chats: when to reply, when to ghost, and how to leave without starting drama??? Plus, we’re talking about how to protect your mental health when the chat gets toxic (because muting ≠ betrayal). Help support the pod by joining us on jimands…

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S8E395 - The Only Ones 'Special View' with Mick Hans 59:11

2M ago59:11

59:11

This week's returning guest, Chicago native and Patron Mick Hans, brings us Britain's The Only Ones and their 1979 US release 'Special View'. While you might not be familiar with the band, you almost certainly have heard their iconic - often-covered - song 'Another Girl, Another Planet', which AllMusic has described as "Arguably, the greatest rock …

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"Resistance" Isn't Enough for Trump 2.0 with Dr. Dana Fisher 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Last time we faced a Trump administration, people flooded the streets in protest. But this time feels different. Even as we watch our government being systematically dismantled, the response seems muted. Are we just exhausted? Or is something else at play? And more importantly—does protest still work, or is there a more effective way to protect our…

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Which AI Wins for Marketers? We Tested Them All 1:22:38

2M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Send us a text Get all the test results from this episode: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/llm-test/ In this episode, we rip the lid off our week-long AI showdown, testing the latest LLMs head-to-head on real marketing tasks. We’re spilling the unfiltered truth about why ChatGPT might not be your golden ticket anymore, uncovering cheap und…

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Psycho Friends Fixing the FOMO Crisis 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Paano nga ba kasi patagalin ang friendship??? How do I make the FOMO leave my body? SOS. 😫 In this episode, Jim and Saab talk all about the "Let Them Theory" and what factors might play a role in making friendships work. To support the pod, join us at jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub.com!

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S8E394 - Al Green 'Let's Stay Together' with Nikki O’Neill 59:00

2M ago59:00

59:00

Our guest this week, Chicago singer-songwriter/guitarist Nikki O'Neill, moved around a lot as a child. A LOT. But no matter what life threw at her, Al Green's 1972 landmark soul/R&B release 'Let's Stay Together' always felt like home. "Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad - let's stay together..." Songs discussed in this episode: Let's Stay …

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No one is coming to save us. 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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The AI Hoax is Destroying America with Ed Zitron 1:37:28

2M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

The tech oligarchs who once pulled the strings from behind the scenes are now running the show right out in the open. Professional idiot Elon Musk is taking a sledgehammer to the federal government, and Silicon Valley’s sleaziest slimeballs are warming themselves in Trump’s fetid lap. Obviously, this is a disaster. To break down just how bad it is—…

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VIP at the Most Magical Place on Earth + Our BIG SECRET 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Send us a text Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies have some BIG NEWS! But...you'll have to tune into this episode to find out what it is. Trust us, it’s worth the wait. Before they dive into the big reveal, they are sharing all the details of Ashley’s recent trip to Disney, where she had the ultimate experience: a coveted 10-hou…

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Things We Miss (And Don't) About The 2000s 34:15

2M ago34:15

34:15

Which Nokia phone was your favorite?? (Drop answers in the comments!!) In this episode, Jim and Saab go all the way back to two decades ago when life was wildly different (the good and the bad) from how it is today. To support the pod, join us on jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub! :)

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S8E393 - Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program 'Free Again!' with Motelle Codeen 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

You might recognize actress Megan Mullally from her Emmy Award-winning stint on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, or her many other comedic roles. What you MIGHT not know is that she's also an accomplished singer, releasing three albums with her band Supreme Music Program. This week's guest, Patron, visual artist and self-described potential drag discip…

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