Former Obama speechwriter, comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news. And this season, stay tuned for big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Saturday morning on your podcast feed ...
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All things Michigan Football!
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Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in business, in the courtroom, or on TV. What happens when that trust erodes and we can no longer agree on what's fair and what's not? In the latest season of his podcast, Michael takes on America’s newest form of legalized gambling, sports betting, and how it’s changing what it means to be a player…a teenager…and most of all, a fan. iHeartMedia is the excl ...
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A down to earth Fantasy Football Podcast. Two brothers and a long time friend sit down and talk about their favorite players and provide friendly advice. Including projections and insight to their own league Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/HailMaryFFPod/support
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Haile Inspirational Podcast is a motivational, real talk situations podcast to connect and inspire listeners from all over the world. Christian Haile the founder of Haile Inspirational made this podcast to share his experiences and help inspire as he still growing hisself. He believes everyone is destined for greatness and to be great in this world with some encouragement and real “sit down” talk. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Haile-Inspirational/support
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Good Hustle is a podcast that explores some of the most underwhelming, underperforming, and suboptimal teams in the history of sports - and the fans that love them. Each episode is a deep dive into a season that most franchises would rather forget. Hosted by Andrew Mackey ([email protected]) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodhustle/support
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Dads on games, sports, & life... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegamr/support
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A podcast dedicated to spreading the CUES for building healthier relationships with ourselves, our partners, and our peers. CUES, or CommUnity Empowerment Services, is an ever-developing organization based on Long Island run by Dena Spanos. Each episode will be focused on a topic related to social change and lay the pavement towards preventing future instances of power-based personal violence. Lean in and get inCUESive! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dena-spano ...
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We all have a different opinion, not one of us is the same but so often we come into unhealthy debates, disagreements and divides in our society. What if we told you two good mates could be so different in their values, beliefs and lifestyles yet still get along well? Inspired by the divide and cancel culture that is happening within our current world, each week we will be exploring and debating topics that society is puttin’ down. In this podcast, we will discuss, debate and talk about our ...
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Calling someone an Egg refers to a person who is Caucasian on the outside but is Asian on the inside. A Banana has an opposite meaning which means someone who is Asian but has a Western mindset. 1 Egg (Ryan) and 2 Bananas (Marc & Edward) all hail from the US, with different backgrounds, have united to discuss our life experiences living and working in different parts of Asia and now reside in Taiwan. We want to help English learners with new phrases, idioms and slang, while incorporating som ...
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Nothing you need to to hear, everything you want to hear. Hosted by Aaron Simpson, Zack Sloan, and Andrew Saylor. Three regular Joe's who while may be amateur podcasters, are able to bring you episode filled quality content. All 3 of us hail from Southeastern Kentucky. No stone is left unturned with this group as we will cover topics from sports, pop culture, current events, and music. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yadayadapodcast/support
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This podcast will spend a little longer on some topics than is possible in the radio show, as well as archive some of the interviews broadcast.
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Can science fiction save the world? Author and filmmaker, Mikel J. Wisler, explores the themes and ideas presented in a wide range of sci-fi movies and books from various time periods. Convinced that sci-fi is the most naturally philosophical genre, Wisler invites everyone from die-hard fans to casual observers to dive into meaningful conversations about how sci-fi helps us think about our future, brings up challenging scenarios, and forces us to ask big questions. Support this podcast: http ...
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Talking About Sports podcast is hosted by a pair of Penn Staters who hail from opposite sides of PA. Each week is a battle of wit, knowledge, and hilarity. It's the right amount of sports passion and humor for any sports fan.
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This is For Whom the Podcast Tolls, an aggregation and collection of all of the podcasts on For Whom the Podcast Tolls.
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Belta goes behind the scenes with DJs, producers and folk in club culture, totally unfiltered. There’s a catch, though: they’re all from, or based in, the north. This might be the north of their country, region or city, but each guest is tied by this common thread. Get comfortable and listen to some of the people in the industry smashing it right now: discover a thing or two about the north in the process, and get to know those you thought you once knew as Belta dives deep into guests' lives ...
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The only podcast where you'll get multiple NRL SuperCoach champions talking about NRL SuperCoach.
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Donald Trump joins the Mile High Bribe Club, and McDoubles down on Middle East dictators. James Comey finds out life’s a beach. RFK Jr. is up Shit’s Creek and he brought a to-go cup. Sarah Silverman, Esther Povitsky and Lamorne Morris join to talk about life and death, and to break out our teeniest, tiniest violins for our audience’s most minuscule…
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This week, Canada finds a loonie in the White House, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy loses (air traffic) control, the new Chicago pope offers up Da Prayers, and Trump’s tariffs start messing with consumers’ doll hairs. Kerri Kenney-Silver looks back at the State of her IMDb page, and we knock Zach Zimmerman’s socks off, even though they totally…
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Donald Trump falls in his own trap, Mike Waltz exits the chat, and sometimes you have to go halfway around the world (to the pope’s funeral) to come full circle. This week, Edi Patterson peels back the silver lining. Guy Branum and Beth Stelling give Gen Z a B-, and we play Peter Navarro and decide which consumer goods, and consumer bads, should be…
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Lovett or Leave It returns to the beautiful Lincoln Theatre for a perfect night in our nation’s perfect capital. Pete Hegseth is in the barrel, Trump’s poll numbers are in the tubes, and JD Vance kills the pope — (cough) I’m sorry — kills the pope’s vibe. Congressman Ro Khanna joins to talk about defending democracy and finding courage. Jen Psaki a…
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Chris Van Hollen flies to El Salvador, Gayle King flies to the edge of the space, and Harvard flies off the handle. This week, we have Bradley Whitford on the end of Handmaid's Tale and the TV business, Bob the Drag Queen on Harriet Tubman's music career, and Jessica Kirson on life, love, and lesbian pants. Then we end on a few audience questions a…
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Donald Trump tariffies the global economy, SCOTUS is 9-0 for due process, and RFK Jr says you can have one measles vaccine, as a treat. Rachel Bloom and Robby Hoffman gather ‘round to share matzah, marriage advice and mortal terror. Lovett’s mother and future mother-and-law share a mom-umental first meeting on stage, and we close out the show with …
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It's a Lovett or Leave It + Terminally Online crossover! We’re dark this week at Dynasty, so instead we’re bringing you a special episode of our subscriber-exclusive show. Lovett stirs the pot with Meghan Markle’s new pasta dish. Pod Save the UK's Nish Kumar finds himself in God’s Country (America) alongside Morgan Wallen. Writer Halle Kiefer finds…
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The Atlantic posts the receipts, Kristi Noem goes full Viet Cong, and Tulsi Gabbard either lied to Congress or needs a doctor. Plus Barbie Ferreira and Jared Goldstein join to talk theater etiquette, social media insecurities, and the moments in our lives when we fired off errant texts of our own. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, cli…
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🚨POD UPDATE! & Why You Should Have Friends With Different Opinions
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26:12👋🏼Guys, we are taking a BREAK. Will we be back? When will we be back? We aren't entirely sure. Josiah and Renee are so proud of what they have achieved in the time they have been together over the last 2 years. We reflect on our favourite episodes, the biggest learnings and what advice we have to those starting out in the podcast world. As always, …
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A new food and drink guide for South Staffordshire has been published in March 2025. In this podcast, WCR's David King talks with Jody Fox and Wayne Dutton to find out more about the new guide. Read more about the guide here: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/south-staffordshire-business-hub/uk-shared-prosperity-funding/south-staffordshire-good-food-and…
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Tattoos get people deported, Tesla gets a plug from the Commerce Secretary, and both the Cybertruck and Statue of Liberty get recalled. Plus Al Franken stops by to talk about SNL at 50 and Democrats at zero. Atsuko Okatsuka attends the Jellicle Ball, whether she wants to or not. And in honor of the seemingly cursed Snow White reboot, we suggest a f…
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🏃🏼♀️One & Done? - Podcasters Full Marathon In Rain, Hail & Shine...
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21:16🎙️ From Mic to Marathon: Josiah’s Wild Challenge 🏃♂️ What happens when you accidentally commit to running a marathon on a podcast? For Josiah, it meant lacing up and tackling 42.2 km—rain, hail, or shine. Join The In The Middle Crew—Renee, Josiah, Producer Maddie, and Johnny—as they hit the road to Inverloch for Josiah’s FIRST-EVER marathon. From …
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This week, getting measles is good for you, and if you believe that, Donald Trump has a Cybertruck to sell you. Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne drop by to talk about life, love, death, and documentaries, before two gay relationships are stress-tested to the very brink. Halle reviews a movie that hits close to home. Lovett shares some personal news…
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💏Alternative Relationships - Do YOU Want One?! Unpacked...
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35:22This week we explore whether or not alternative relationships are the future. Have you heard of this term before? Let's unpack it... https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/non-monogamy-relationship-2/ Alternative Relationships: These break from traditional monogamy, emphasizing communication and consent: - Polyamory: Multiple loving relationships. - Op…
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This week, DOGE continues to gobble up federal jobs, and the Secretary of Agriculture suggests you suck eggs. Natalie Morales eats in Was I In This? Emily St. James’s new book Woodworking gives us something to chew on. And Lovett digs his teeth into two terrors, cannibalism and high school. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here…
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👀🪫Products DESIGNED To Fail? Exposing Planned Obsolescence…
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26:20👀🪫Today we are exploring a topic you may or may not know about - planned obsolescence. WHAT is it and are you impacted by!? Josiah has bought this to our attention after discovering his car battery was set up to DIE?! Let us know your thoughts on this topic/ Research references: Planned obsolescence—the practice of designing products with a limited…
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This week, DOJ rickrolls the MAGAverse over the Epstein files, DOGE faces another round of blowback, and Gayle King becomes an astronaut, which we do not support. Plus Jesse Tyler Ferguson orders for the table, Liza Treyger catches 40 winks (and one alleged killer), and we prepare our own list of accomplishments for Elon Musk's inbox. Upcoming show…
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🍻 Is THIS The Future Of Drinking At Events? - Banned 2034 World Cup
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24:07🍻Should Drinking Be Banned At Events? The Future UNPACKED... WARNING: This episode discusses drinking, addiction and if you or someone you know find this to be a sensitive topic, this episode isn't for you. With Saudi Arabia set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup—andlikely following in Qatar’s footsteps by banning alcohol sales in stadiums—we’re seein…
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This week, Elon Musk revs up his chainsaw to slice through bureaucracy… and our hearts. Donald Trump comes down on Ukraine and Mitch McConnell walks straight into retirement. Tom Green bets the farm on farms. Nori Reed goes hunting for great news. And Lovett and his guests share their country rants until the cows come home. Upcoming shows: crooked.…
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🤯The PARADOX Of Choice! Do YOU Suffer From It?
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24:26🤯When it comes to making decisions about our choices in 2025 - do we have TOO much? The "paradox of choice" is the idea that having too many options can actually lead to less satisfaction, anxiety, and decision paralysis. It’s a concept that was popularized by psychologist Barry Schwartz in his book The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. The basi…
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This week, Donald Trump squares off against the judicial system, Democrats circle the wagons, and Elon Musk drags his hexagonal ass into the Oval Office. Thomas Lennon runs rings around this week in news. Harvey Guillén and Lovett get caught in a platonic love triangle with ChatGPT, and we come full circle with the forbidden delights of the Can’t W…
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal on the SAFE Bet Act
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29:58Is anyone trying to regulate sports gambling on the federal level in the US? In the fall of 2024, Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced a bill with New York Congressman Paul Tonko. The SAFE Bet would restrict sports gambling ads and would help fund more gambling addiction treatment, among other things. Blumenthal speaks with …
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🔥WTF Is A 'Relationship Retro' & Do YOU need it? 💛In this week's episode we explore if having a monthly relationship check in could make, great or benefit your relationship? Josiah and Renee speak about whether it is something they do or benefit from and break down what it is? Do you think your relationship would benefit from a monthly check in? O…
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This week, Elon Musk is the ghost in the machine, that ghost being Slimer. The Treasury and USAID go down, Democrats stand up, and Mitch McConnell tumbles every which way but loose. Jason Isaacs stops by to share his decades of villain experience. Andy Richter and Paula Poundstone turn over a big rock and recoil at the week in news, and Lovett and …
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Dr. Laurie Santos on Group Psychology, the Teen Brain, and Happiness
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29:54Michael Lewis invites over Yale psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab at Pushkin, for a chat about what scientific research has to tell us about sports fandom, teenagers, and gambling. You can sign up for The Happiness Lab newsletter here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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🏃🏽♂️ULTRA RUNNERS - Gone Too Far? FT Record Holder Jacqui Bell
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37:53In this episode, we explore the growing phenomenon of ultra running and the extreme challenges athletes like Ned Brockman are taking on in their pursuit of breaking records and pushing human endurance to its limits. From coast-to coast runs to multi-day, non-stop races, ultra runners are tackling distances that were once thought to be beyond human …
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Firs in Codsall wins CAMRA Club of the Year 2024
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15:21On 1st February 2025, the Campaign for Real Ale awarded the Firs Club in Codsall its Club of the Year 2024 award.In this podcast, we hear the award being given. Next, David King chats with landlady Anna Reynolds, then Ash Corbett-Collins the chairman of CAMRA about the national beer festival moving to Birmingham, issues facing pubs, and the closing…
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Here we are, one thousand years into Trump’s second term, with a brand new Lovett or Leave It! This week, Bernie refuses to baby RFK Jr. and the federal funding freeze sends everyone into a meltdown. Director Kevin Smith stops by to take us down Memory Lane which runs straight through Hollywood. And at long last Lovett sees Emilia Perez and reveals…
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Natasha Schüll on the Antisocial Lure of Gambling
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30:40As an anthropologist, Natasha Schüll spent more than a decade doing field work in Vegas casinos, especially among the slot machine addicts. She tells Michael Lewis why many of those who play slots actually hate to win. And she talks about how the digital overhaul of Vegas has made all forms of gambling, including sports gambling, more like slots. F…
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Is your life REALLY on track? Breaking The Age Expectations
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24:42"Breaking the Age Expectations: Should Haves?" 🎉 Is your life REALLY on track? 🎉 In this episode, we’re blowing the lid off the crazy expectations society has set for us as we age. By 30, you should have a career, a partner, maybe a house—and definitely kids, right? But who says? 🤔 And why are we still letting these "should's" control us? Join us a…
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WELL here we go again. Trump's pardons, Melania's hat, Elon's gesture, our hell. Comedian Guy Branum and the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley stop by to distract us with sweet, sweet television and rate the biggest scams (so far) of the second Trump administration. Plus Oscar nominations, sexually charged honey, and the comfort foods getting us thr…
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Episode 10: “Anybody Can Win, but Everybody’s Gonna Lose”
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46:26Perhaps you have someone in your life who’s prone to sports gambling. Michael Lewis has someone. So he comes up with a scheme to “inoculate” his 17-year-old son against the lure of placing bets online. All the while, Lewis tries to craft the perfect “master class” for would-be gamblers to understand the dangers of what they might be getting themsel…
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Tik Tok Ban In The USA - For OR Against It? 📲
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23:26HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE USA TIK TOK BAN!? Why are they doing it and who is actually impacted? TikTalk: The Ban Debate is the podcast where we break down the latest hot-button issues surrounding social media, technology, and the digital world. Hosted by Renee and Josiah we dive deep in to the world of the US. We explore the pros and cons of a pote…
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And we’re back for our first show of 2025, earnest, eagle-eyed, and already exhausted. This week, Los Angeles battles wildfires, while conservatives battle lesbian firefighters. Ron Perlman brings a bit of Hellboy to the city of angels, while Langston Kerman explores what’s so cool in SoCal. Our audience tells us their top tales of Tinseltown, and …
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Michael Lewis gets a glimpse of sports gambling's future by talking with writers in Great Britain and Australia, where the industry is even more entrenched. But the US has its own peculiar history of failing to regulate dangerously addictive new products, and blaming the users instead. Especially when powerful industry advocates are able to pay sci…
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We are back in your ears every Monday from 3pm - back officially with our first FULL ep next week. On video and now on Youtube too. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InTheMiddleJosiahRenee/shorts WE CANNOT WAIT FOR 2025! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us! ALWAYS REMEMBER... Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own …
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Has betting based on inside intel on games gone down since sports gambling was legalized in the US? Not really, as Michael Lewis finds out. But what's gone up is misery for athletes. We hear from Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance, Jr. about the rage, threats and wheedling that pro athletes now endure. The NCAA, former Massachusetts governor Charlie…
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WTF DID JOSIAH JUST AGREE TO?! As we kick off a brand new year, it’s time to set intentions, reflect on growth, and think about how we want to show up in the next 365 days. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of setting New Year’s goals and why choosing a Word of the Year can be a game-changer for your mindset and focus. We pick a word of …
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MINI EP: 🎊 NYE - Did YOU Stick To Your Goals? We RECAP Ours!
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4:50🎊 DID RENEE AND JOSIAH STICK TO THEIR WORD AND GOALS? We listen back to our first episode of 2024 as we ring out the year! It’s the perfect moment to reflect on the goals we set for 2024 and how far we’ve come. Whether we hit every milestone, faced unexpected challenges, or learned valuable lessons along the way, taking a moment to recap helps us a…
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Just recently, Michael Lewis was a guest on the "Prof G" podcast with Scott Galloway. He talks about the rise of sports betting and why the consequences might be a "disaster" for US society. And the two discuss the subject of Lewis's latest book, "Going Infinite." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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🎅🏼MINI EPISODE: Christmas Is A LOT! How Are You Spending It?!
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6:56🎄Josiah and Renee chat about how they are spending Xmas. As we approach the holiday season, many of us feel a pressure that’s hard to shake off. Christmas, while a time for celebration, can also be a source of stress. The expectations—whether they’re about the perfect gift, the ideal family gathering, or even the perfect holiday meal—can feel overw…
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Before you snuggle up in front of a roaring fire with your loved ones and watch Conclave as is the new tradition, enjoy this end-of-year gift from the Lovett or Leave It team. That’s right, Kendra, Halle, Lazarus, Chris, Kennedy, and Lovett all hand-wrapped this best-of episode, full of Hollywood tales, existential ennui, gay musings, and the right…
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What a Weekday: If You're In Line To Be President, Stay In Line
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44:09SoftBank goes hard for oligarchy. Big Tech kisses the ring. Biden quiet quits and commutes the unforgivable. And Trump will see you in court. Plus we hand out our End Of Year Awards to the biggest, oldest, weirdest, and most dead squirrel moments of 2024. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, …
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Vegas Sports Bookies on Old-School Betting
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30:12On a visit to Las Vegas, Michael Lewis meets three old-school sports bookies. Chris Andrews, Jimmy Vaccaro, and Vinny Magliulo book bets and set odds at the South Point Hotel Casino. They talk about how they got started in Vegas, the origins of the prop bet, and why it's bad for business to limit smart bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …
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Is AI Ruining The Arts? W Comedian Simon Taylor
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29:02This week we are joined by Aussie comedian Simon Taylor who is passionate about AI. We speak about whether AI is impacting the comedy and creativity world or whether it’s just a load of BS and spreading fear! Simon Taylor is an Australian comedian known for his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and unique observational humor. With a knack for blendin…
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Lovett or Leave It has officially loved and left another perfect year in America. This week, Margaret Cho and Fortune Feimster look back on the moments that red, white and blew our minds in 2024. Luenell brings enough hot, fresh takes to feed us all ’til 2025. Lovett and his guests shake their fists at the holidays, and nine gay little reindeer pul…
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Trump launches a fragrance and lays out a 100 day agenda (and they both stink!). The internet loses what's left of its mind over a murder. Bashar al-Assad takes a holiday in Moscow, and we hold space for the space being held by the stars of Wicked. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please …
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Gambler Billy Walters on the Sharp's Life
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37:10Michael Lewis sits down with Billy Walters, one of the most famous sports bettors of all time. They talk about Walters' impoverished childhood in Kentucky, and his transformation from an auto dealer to a professional poker player in Las Vegas to a sobered-up millionaire who's been indicted five times. For further reading: Gambler: Secrets from a Li…
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🎄Is Christmas becoming too commercial?🎄 From twinkling lights to over-the-top sales, the festive season has evolved into a high-stakes game of spending. But at what cost? In our latest podcast episode, we unwrap the true price of Christmas in Australia, diving deep into the rising expenses, mounting pressures, and whether the joy of the season is b…
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But His Mom's Emails feat. Louis Virtel
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1:08:22Tragically, Lovett entered a catatonic state this week after watching Wicked 24 times in a 72 hour period. Luckily, that gave us the perfect opportunity to welcome Keep It’s Louis Virtel as our substitute host! This week, the Oscar goes to Bruce Vilanch for juiciest behind-the-scenes gossip. Raven Symoné spells out her life in television, and it’s …
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