Best Jay Winston Podcasts (2025)

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Behind The Magic of The Labyrinth Masquerade 1:06:04

6h ago1:06:04

1:06:04

This week on the show we go into the field for a visit to Sypher Arts Studio where Labyrinth Masquerade founder Shawn Strider and producer Jacquie Adorni give us a tour of the treasure trove of costumes that make up the living tapestry that is the Labyrinth Masquerade — the Twenty Seventh edition of which will take place this coming August 15th & 1…

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Carmelo and Russell Wilson on WRs Egos, Playing for Mike Tomlin, Jameis Winston Speeches & More 1:21:22

1d ago1:21:22

1:21:22

Super Bowl champion and newly signed New York Giant Russell Wilson stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to chat with Melo about what made the Big Apple appealing in free agency, what life was like playing for the legendary Mike Tomlin, and how the two balance fatherhood and stardom. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tim Pool | Club Random 1:31:24

5d ago1:31:24

1:31:24

Bill Maher sits down with Tim Pool host of The Culture War Podcast for a conversation on health, aging and the bizarre wellness trends sweeping the culture to the impact of media polarization, the manipulation of public perception, generational divides in politics, the rise of wokeness, and the cultural shifts defining Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the chal…

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The Matrix, Cosm Style w/Little Cinema's Jay Rinsky 54:49

7d ago54:49

54:49

Little Cinema's Jay Rinsky joins us to talk about his most ambitious project yet: bringing The Matrix — the 1999 blockbuster that defined action movies for a generation — to Cosm’s titanic video domes. In classic Little CInema style they’re using theatrical techniques to bring the world of The Matrix outside the film frame and onto the wrap around …

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Carmelo and Amar’e Stoudemire on Knickstape Era, Linsanity Run, Almost Joining Heat Big 3 & More 2:20:24

9d ago2:20:24

2:20:24

Former Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire joined Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay, and Kaz to discuss how he inspired Melo to go to Syracuse, what it was like playing with prime Steve Nash, teaming up with Melo in New York, the Linsanity run, and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 65 - Hezekiah V The Assyrians 7:34

11d ago7:34

7:34

After many generations of useless and/or unremarkable Judean kings, we finally get to Hezekiah. Hezekiah bravely stood up to the ever growing Assyrian Empire even when they threatened his people that they'd be forced to eat their own shit and drink their own piss (which is my new favorite Bible verse, by the way.) Hezekiah didn't really do much, bu…

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Jillian Michaels | Club Random 1:19:53

12d ago1:19:53

1:19:53

On this episode, Bill sits down with fitness icon, wellness entrepreneur and straight-talking firebrand Jillian Michaels. Bill and Jillian settle in for a free-wheeling chat that drifts from lighthearted ribbing to debates about public health, politics, and pop culture. One minute they’re laughing about early-morning phone alerts or swapping travel…

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Looking Ahead to Voidspace Live 2025 1:05:49

14d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

This week on the show we are joined by Katy Naylor of Voidspace to talk about Voidspace Live, the interactive arts festival which is coming up in London June 7th & 8th and which is featuring a wonderful cross section of London’s always bubbling immersive & experiential scene. SHOW NOTES Voidspace Live The Next Stage Immersive Summit NoPro Backer Fo…

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Detour: The Andor Finale w/Jay Bushman 2:03:10

15d ago2:03:10

2:03:10

We wrap up our Detor into Andor: A Star Wars Story's second series with one more trip along the Rimma Trade Route to talk with Jay Bushman about the final arc – ever – of the series which pushed Star Wars storytelling in bold new directions. Spoilers Abound. SHOW NOTES Night Drive - Synthwave Cyberpunk by Elysium Sound Get bonus content on Patreon …

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Carmelo & Karlous Miller Build the Perfect Comedian, Talk Weed in Sports, Kiyan's Final Game & More! 1:13:35

16d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Karlous Miller of the 85 South Show pulled up to the hook for an episode full of laughs. Karlous & Melo discuss being AAU dads, the impact of weed in sports & create the perfect comedian. Don't want to miss this one, Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Originals

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Tony Hinchcliffe | Club Random 1:46:49

19d ago1:46:49

1:46:49

Bill Maher sits down with Tony Hinchcliffe, the ringmaster behind the hit live podcast Kill Tony. Tony reminisces about his early days answering phones at the Comedy Store, how Mitzi Shore ruled the club, how talent coordinators silently decide careers, the jelly fish ghost in the Belly room, Tony’s Puerto Rico joke at the Trump rally and the socia…

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Ep 64 - The Rise of Jehu and Hazael and the Death of Elisha 8:55

20d ago8:55

8:55

This episode covers a few of the lesser known kings of Israel and Judah and all of their notable accomplishment. Jehu killed a bunch of Ahaziah's family, including his mom, Queen Jezebel, before turning the Baal Zebub temple into a public toilet. Joash bribed the Arameans not to invade. Jehoahaz accomplished literally nothing. Jehoash shot an arrow…

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The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot 52:17

21d ago52:17

52:17

This week on the show we are joined by Donna Personna & Mark Nassar two of the three writers — along with Collette LeGrande — of The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot which has returned to San Francisco’s Tenderloin after a successful run in 2018. The immersive, interactive play brings to life the 1966 uprising in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district that wa…

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Detour: More Andor with Jay Bushman 1:50:40

22d ago1:50:40

1:50:40

Another Detour into the world of Star Wars as storyteller extraordinaire Jay Bushman joins NoPro host Noah Nelson to dive into the incredible third arc of Andor's second season. SHOW NOTES Detour: Jay & Noah Talk Andor Season One Who's The Bossk: Episode 224: Lonni, You're Out of Your Element with Noah J. Nelson Pros & Cons Season 2 Aaron Burr's Fa…

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J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony Relive It All: Knicks Glory, Stealing from Kobe & Chris Paul, Vendetta w/ LeBron and More 2:25:51

22d ago2:25:51

2:25:51

The moment is finally here... one of the most requested guests in 7PM in Brooklyn history stopped by to chop it up with the guys, and it's none other than two-time NBA champion and former Sixth Man of the Year, J.R. Smith. The laughs are non-stop, and the stories are endless. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 63 - Eating Donkey Heads, Pigeon Poop, and At Least One Baby 8:37

26d ago8:37

8:37

Elisha heals a nearby General of leprosy only to have his army attack shortly there after. Elisha staves off this war for a while by making a bunch of soldiers go blind and then feeding them a succulent meal, but they eventually decide to attack again and lay siege to Samaria (which is part of Israel.) While Samaria was under siege, a donkey's head…

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Lewis Howes | Club Random 1:44:55

26d ago1:44:55

1:44:55

On this episode Bill hangs out with author-podcaster Lewis Howes for a free-wheeling chat about life choices and staying sane. They swap stories on moving to L.A., falling in (and out of) love, and how childhood baggage can push you toward self-improvement—or self-destruction. Bill explains why he’s happily child-free and “married to the job,” whil…

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Jon Pedigo of Quonk 47:51

28d ago47:51

47:51

Jon Pedigo is known to the NoPro universe as one of the creators of Bar of Dreams, which has charmed audiences on both the East and West Coast and to attendees of the 2022 Los Angeles Immersive Invitational as part of the team that created the brilliant Well, Well, Well that year. Well, Jon will be back this weekend at the LA Immersive Invitational…

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Malik Nabers Biggest Regret with Kyren Lacy, NFL’s Disrespect of Shedeur Sanders, LSU "WRU" & More 1:54:56

29d ago1:54:56

1:54:56

New York Giants superstar Malik Nabers pulled up to the hook to talk the NFL’s disrespect of Shedeur Sanders, his late great teammate Kyren Lacy and the legacy he left behind, and why LSU keeps producing the best wide receivers in the country. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 62 - Elisha: Child Murderer and Healer 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

After King Ahab dies, his son Ahaziah takes over, falls through a hole in the floor, and also dies. Elijah dries up the Jordan River for seemingly no reason and then gets swept up to heaven in a chariot made out of fire, leaving his protege Elisha in charge of... various prophet tasks. Elisha's first act as new prophet is to also dry up the Jordan …

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Terrence Howard | Club Random 1:58:33

1M ago1:58:33

1:58:33

On this episode, Bill hangs out with actor Terrence Howard for a free-wheeling chat that bounces between Hollywood and big ideas. Terrence speaks about clashing with studios over money, why Empire was both a blessing and a headache, and how an early brush with Richard Dreyfus taught him to fight for every scene. He and Bill riff on environmental ju…

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Halfway to Halloween w/Jason Egan & David Markland 1:23:41

1M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

This week on the show we’re marking the imminent Halfway to Halloween point of the year with two interviews. First up: Jason Egan of Egan Productions - whose Saw, It, and Blair Witch escape games are perreniall favorites in Las Vegas, joins us to talk about his origins in haunts, and his latest endeavor: The John Wick Experience at AREA15. Then Dav…

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JB Smoove and Carmelo on Getting Ignored by Kobe, Larry David’s Genius, Joe Budden-50 Cent & More 1:47:25

1M ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian JB Smoove pulls up to Red Hook and chops it up with Carmelo Anthony about being fearless in comedy, the time he watched Melo cook Kobe’s Lakers (and Kobe’s angry reaction), epic stories of making Kevin Hart and Larry David laugh on set & much more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Detour: Noah Talks 'Andor' With Jay Bushman 1:18:18

1M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

As we near Episode 500 I want to start experimenting, exploring other ways to connect with members of the immersive creative community. One idea I've been toying with is a side-project where we talk with creators about works they love and that inspire them, and so that's what we do this week with long time backer, storyteller extraordinaire Jay Bus…

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Charlie Kirk | Club Random 1:36:49

1M ago1:36:49

1:36:49

On this episode Bill welcomes Turning Point USA founder and conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. The two sit down for a long‑form, surprisingly cordial debate that roams from identity politics to faith, personal freedom, and the state of American institutions. They spar over marijuana, public safety, the limits of adult choice—topics that segue int…

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AREA15's Expansion w/ Winston Fisher; The 2025 LA Immersive Invitational 1:40:59

1M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Another double header this week as first we're joined by Winston Fisher, Chief Executive officer of Las Vegas' AREA15 to talk about their 20-acre expansion this year which will see attractions like Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc, The Museum of Ice Cream, and the highly anticipated Universal Horror Unleashed. Then Graham Wetterhahn of After …

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Spike Lee on Top Knicks Villains, Denzel Washington’s Aura, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners & More 2:09:44

1M ago2:09:44

2:09:44

The legendary Spike Lee returned home to Brooklyn to bless the 7PM set where he and Carmelo Anthony looked ahead to the Knick's upcoming first-round matchup versus the Detroit Pistons. They also chopped it up about his upcoming film with Denzel Washington's Highest 2 Lowest, the brilliance of Ryan Coogler, and much more. Tap in! Learn more about yo…

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Carmelo Anthony and Jay Shetty on the Challenges of Leaving the NBA, The Price of Fame & More 1:27:42

2M ago1:27:42

1:27:42

Carmelo Anthony and Jay Shetty sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about the athlete mindset and the challenges many face in dealing with the pressures that come with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Originals

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Winston Marshall | Club Random 2:02:01

2M ago2:02:01

2:02:01

On this episode, Bill sits down with musician, podcaster and one-time Mumford & Sons banjoist Winston Marshall. The two reflect on Winston’s departure from the band following a social media firestorm over a controversial book endorsement, how that ordeal exposed the intense pressures of “cancel culture” within the music world and why Winston ultima…

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Margaret Chandra Kerrison's 'The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World' 59:22

2M ago59:22

59:22

This week we’re joined by Margaret Chandra Kerrison, who is here to talk about her latest book The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World. Many of you know Margaret from her time with Walt Disney Imagineering where she worked on some projects dear to our hearts like Galaxy’s Edge. These days she is Senior Creative Director …

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Michael Strahan on Shedeur Sanders As a Giant, Hating the Eagles, Evolution of the NFL & More 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan stopped by Red Hook to kick it with newly cemented Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony and the gang. The two chopped it up with Monica McNutt and the Kid Mero about the evolution of the NFL, the relationship between athletes and media, the future of Shedeur Sanders, and much more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices…

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Chris Cuomo | Club Random 1:38:25

2M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

On this episode, Bill catches up with journalist Chris Cuomo. They get into Chris’s current life since his CNN exit, why he’s suing to clear his name, and reflect on the media’s “scalp-hunting” mentality. Chris opens up about growing up in a political dynasty under his father Mario and working closely with his brother Andrew, how policy fights don’…

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Beat The Bomb's Alexander Patterson 1:29:05

2M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

This week we’re joined by Alexander Patterson, founder of Beat The Bomb and we go on the origin story journey of the New York based company which traces its roots to Alex’s time with Tough Mudder all the way to its post-pandemic expansion, including the opening THIS WEEKEND of Beat The bomb Denver — the SEVENTH overall. SHOW NOTES Beat The Bomb Bea…

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The Era of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Begins, Isaiah Stewart Energy, Beyoncé’s ‘Hoodie’ Melo Bar & More 1:30:45

2M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero and Kazeem Famuyide get together to talk about why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA wonder, Isaiah Stewart becoming the league’s newest ‘Enforcer’, and Cooper Flagg’s run with Duke. Plus, Melo reacts to being name-dropped in a Beyoncé song and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Maureen Dowd | Club Random 1:44:56

2M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

On this episode, Bill sits down with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd for a wide-ranging, personal chat about her new book “Notorious"—a collection of her incisive profiles of major cultural and political figures—and why she once went viral for a botched edible experience in Denver. The two swap stories about growing up in Washington, D.C. (he…

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Culture House Immersive & Yannick Trapman-O'Brien (Double Header) 1:14:28

2M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

This week on the show: another double header. FIrst up: Mikhael Tara Garver and Jenny Koons of Culture House Immersive are with us to talk a bit about the work going on over there, including a fair amount about working with creatives from outside the realm of immersive to bring their worlds to life. Then we check in with friend of the show Yannick …

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Bronny James Leveling Up, Have Analytics Ruined the NBA?, Team USA’s Impact on Devin Booker & More 2:16:47

2M ago2:16:47

2:16:47

It’s another family affair: Carmelo Anthony is joined by Rudy Gay, Monica McNutt and Kazeem Famuyide. The 7PM Crew chops it up about Bronny James' continued improvement, whether NBA teams rely too heavily on analytics, how Team USA may have negatively affected Devin Booker’s game and more. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Andrew Schulz | Club Random 1:31:23

2M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

On this episode, Bill is joined by stand-up comic and podcast provocateur Andrew Schulz. The two swap stories about Andrew’s transition into fatherhood (including fertility hurdles and the emotional roller coaster of IVF), the perils of fame in the digital age, why he once called Fox News out on its overblown “outrage” stories, negotiating free spe…

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