OYSTER-ology is a podcast about all things Oysters, Aquaculture and everything from spat to shuck. We dive into this watery world with those who know best – the people doing it everyday – and through lively, unfiltered conversations we learn their stories, challenges and opportunities. In each episode we’ll cover different aspects of oyster farming, restoration, ecology and, of course, eating. For those in the business it’s a chance to learn what others in today’s oyster industry are doing a ...
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When David Axelrod and Mike Murphy get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get from folks who h ...
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Join Ronny and Chad as they summarize and review episodes of shows such as Severance, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Spongebob, and Vinland Saga.
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S3E9: Spongebob Squarepants - Krab Borg/Rock-a-Bye Bivalve
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52:34Bee-Bee-Boop-BopBy The Podcast Chronicles
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Diplomacy & Dem Primaries (with Senator Elissa Slotkin and Fmr. Amb. Patrick Gaspard)
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1:14:35This week, the Hacks are pulling double duty—two big stories, two top-notch guests. First, Senator Elissa Slotkin—former CIA analyst and Pentagon official—joins to break down U.S. involvement in Iran, Trump’s handling of the strikes, and the rift this is opening inside the Republican Party. Then, the Hacks turn to the city that never sleeps with fo…
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Episode 23: Patrick McMurray, the ShuckerPaddy - a conversation with the King of Oyster Shucking.
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50:13Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! In this lively episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin Cox kicks off Season 2 after some globetrotting adventures. He thanks loyal listeners for their support and introduces renowned guest Patrick McMurray, aka ShuckerPaddy. Patrick shares his fascinating journey from a Toronto restaurant busboy to a world champion oyste…
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Chain Reactionaries (with Maggie Haberman)
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1:07:42This week, the Hacks return amid a whirlwind of headlines and rising tensions. Axe and Murphy are joined by the incomparable Maggie Haberman—Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and one of the most trusted chroniclers of American politics. The Hacks dig into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Trump’s abrupt departure from the G7, the drama un…
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S3E8: Spongebob Squarepants - No Weenies Allowed/Squilliam Returns
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41:44MAY I TAKE YOUR HAT SIR?! allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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Executive Disorder (with Marc Short)
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1:07:42This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Marc Short—former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence and Director of Legislative Affairs under President Trump—for a jam-packed conversation. From his front-row seat in the Trump administration, Short reflects on what feels like a political Groundhog Day: National Guard troops on the ground in Cal…
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This week, in honor of Mike Murphy’s 30th birthday (don’t fact-check that), we’re serving up a bonus mini-sode! Mike is joined by longtime pod pal JMart to unpack the latest fallout in the bromance no one asked for — Musk and Trump. The Hacks dissect where the relationship went sour, what comes next for the billionaire and the president, and what t…
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Musk, Mayors, and Moore (with Lis Smith)
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1:07:43This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Democratic strategist and political firecracker Lis Smith. The Hacks dive into Sen. Ernst’s weird apology, Elon’s pushback on the ‘big, beautiful bill’, Gov. Wes Moore’s future on the national stage, the New York mayoral race, and so much more. Buckle up!By Hacks On Tap
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S3E7: Spongebob Squarepants - As Seen on TV/Can You Spare a Dime
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45:14Hey! Weren't you that guy I saw on TV last night?! allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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S3E6: Spongebob Squarepants - The Snowball Effect/One Krab's Trash
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55:02He was number 1! allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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The full Hackeroo trio is back in the bunker, wading through a Memorial Day medley of MAGA mayhem. Trump’s at it again — hosting a crypto dinner straight out of “Shark Tank,” taking new aim at Putin, picking trade fights, and going after the Ivy Leagues. Plus, the hacks open up the listener mailbag and dig into your sharpest questions, wildest theo…
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Bivalves & Bipartisanship (with JMart)
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1:06:32This week, Murphy and Heilemann are joined by their old pal Jonathan Martin to wade through the flotsam and jetsam of another jam-packed political week. They discuss the new book about Biden has everyone talking—about his legacy, his future, and now the tragic cancer diagnosis at the center of it all. Plus: the price of eggs, Trump’s spin on inflat…
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S3E5: Spongebob Squarepants - Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV/Doing Time
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46:05Gotta set it to W for Wumbo.By The Podcast Chronicles
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S3E4: Spongebob Squarepants - The Nasty Patty/The Idiot Box
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39:09IMAGINNATTTIOOONNN allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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Planes, Popes & PR (with Rahm Emanuel)
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1:10:59This week, the Hacks welcome their old friend Rahm Emanuel —- former Chicago mayor, White House chief of staff, U.S. ambassador to Japan, and now CNN political commentator. They taxi down the runway on jet diplomacy, manufacturing strategy, and the challenge of crafting economic messages that actually land. Plus, a deep dive into the old bait-and-s…
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This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by their old pal—the former senator and current director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics—for a freewheeling conversation on the philosophy (or lack thereof) of Donald Trump. The Hacks break down the so-called “doll economy,” dig into Trump’s polling, immigration rhetoric, populist messagi…
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S3E3: Spongebob Squarepants - The Bully/Just One Bite
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53:14HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HAVE TO TEACH YOU THIS LESSON, OLD MAN?! allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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This week all three Hacks reunited to cover the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. They dig into the “feral animal cunning” behind Trump’s political instincts, the human toll of his immigration and trade policies, and the raw nerves hit by the latest of tariff uncertainty. And so much more — the Hacks are back!…
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S3E2: Spongebob Squarepants - Club SpongeBob/My Pretty Seahorse
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50:21allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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Maximum Don (with Alex Isenstadt & Doug Heye)
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59:46This week, Murphy is still flying solo—but he's not alone. He's joined by veteran GOP strategist and communications pro Doug Heye, along with Axios senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. The Hacks dig into Senator Chris Van Hollen’s visit with Kilmar Ábrego García, diss…
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S3E1: Spongebob Squarepants - The Algae's Always Greener/SpongeGuard on Duty
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1:04:33Excited for Season 3! allmylinks.com/ronnyandchad JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE FUN CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks for listening!By The Podcast Chronicles
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Veritas v. Vendetta (with Jonathan Martin and Robert Costa)
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1:00:14This week, Mike Murphy is flying solo — but fear not, he’s joined by two heavyweight Hacks: Jonathan Martin, veteran political reporter and senior political columnist for Politico, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent and co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward. Together, they dive into POTUS v. SCOTUS, wrongful deporta…
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Hi all - The Spongebob Chronicles will be returning next week for Season 3. In the meantime, enjoy a free sneak peek at the type of shenanigans we get up to on our Patreon. Check out more than 160 episodes for just $5 a month and support your favorite slightly below average podcasters :) https://www.patreon.com/ronnyandchad allmylinks.com/ronnyandc…
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Polls, Trolls, and Dinner Rolls (with John Anzalone)
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1:03:39This week, Axe and Murphy are back together -- proof that political gravity always pulls the Hacks back into orbit. They’re joined by legendary Democratic pollster and savant, John Anzalone. The Hacks dive right into Anzalone’s polling, discussing Trump’s tariffs, the stock market vs. the supermarket, the Democratic need to lay out an economic agen…
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Calling a Wolf a Wolf (with Jeff Greenfield)
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1:00:10This week, Mike Murphy is hacking—and not in the good, political way, but in the coughing-his-lungs-out way—so the heroic John Heilemann swoops in to save the day and join David! The Hacks are joined by legendary journalist, author, former RFK speechwriter, and all-around wise guy Jeff Greenfield to break down the Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown, …
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Episode 22: OYSTER-ology: And Now, The Other Side of the Shell...
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11:54Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! Oyster Truths: Balancing Hype with Reality In this special April Fool's episode of Ology, host Kevin Cox offers a humorous and critical take on the world of oysters, addressing some lesser-discussed challenges and downsides. While oysters are often celebrated for their environmental benefits and taste, Kevin and…
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End to End Incompetence (with Mallory McMorrow)
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1:02:16This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow for a deep dive into the week’s political mayhem. The Hacks break down war planning via Signal, Trump’s deportations and legal issues, exploding head emojis, going down the rabbit hole, pyrotechnics, nonsense, and so much more.…
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Episode 20: The Oyster Book - Dan Martino shucks open the world of aquaculture
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40:51Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! In this episode of OYSTER-ology, we hear from Dan Martino, author of The Oyster Book, A Chronicle of the World’s Most Fascinating Shellfish - Past, Pesent, and Future (Agate 2024). Dan and I discuss the recent publication of this, his first book. In our conversation Dan shares both serious and lighthearted insig…
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Groundwork & Gruntwork (with Steve Israel)
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1:02:56This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the coolest cat from Congress, Steve Israel! The Hacks discuss Trump’s immigration war, avoiding the Schumer shutdown, warrior mentality, and more. Plus, stick around ‘til the end for an inspiring message from Steve—you’ll be glad you did!By Hacks On Tap
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Episode 19: Exploring the North Carolina Oyster Trail with Bill Husted
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26:42Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! Exploring the North Carolina Oyster Trail with Bill Husted: Promoting Aquaculture and Future of Oyster Tourism In this episode of OYSTER-ology, we wander down the North Carolina Oyster Trial with Bill Husted, a key member of the North Carolina Oyster Trail Executive Committee, and learn about the trail's origin,…
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The Recession Will Be Televised (with Doug Sosnik)
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58:23The Hacks are back, and so is the economy’s latest identity crisis. This week, Heilemann and Murphy are joined by veteran political strategist and former Clinton White House advisor Doug Sosnik! The Hacks break down the tariff wars, Wall Street’s reaction to Trump, the Tesla chainsaw massacre, government waste, the art of friendly media, and much m…
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