Best Melting Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Survivor 50: Cast Reactions

17h ago

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Listen here or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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The Genius UK: What's All This Then?!

17d ago

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A decade since The Genius dazzled us and so many other RTV fans and set an impossibly high bar for any future shows, it's back and... Britisher than ever?! The UK offshoot hasn't drawn a large domestic audience but has dragged us out of the retirement home to mull over the quirks of the game(s), players, and viewers - and how one American is steali…

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#156 TORPEDO BATS 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

did you know that Democrats need to put stickers on their Tesla's to let other Democrats know not to damage their property and that they don't endorse Elon?

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Survivor 48: Game Design Soapbox Emergency Solo Pod

2M ago

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Listen here or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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#155 WHAT MIKE DRINKS 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

What does Mike drink? Also we get into some artificial intelligence talk, and of course some more Frontier recordings.

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#154 LEO SNUBBED FROM THE MOSCARS 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

How could I????

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Survivor 50: News Reactions

3M ago

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Listen here or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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#153 TOP 5 ACTORS 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

My list might shock you, there's no actors from Lost on it.

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#152 SMALL DOGS 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

Chupacabra, Squirrel, Small Dog... it's the next Rock, Paper, Scissors.

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#151 MOVIE REVIEWS 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

Mike reviews a few movies he saw recently, talks a little on the rain and takes some voice messages from his co-host Luke.

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#150 TAX SEASON 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

Why is it always "Death and Taxes"? Were there really duels back on the day? Have sports notifications gone off their rocker? Does Trae Young have sleep apnea?

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#149 HARD TO FIND TIME 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

Do you find it hard to find time? let's get into it a little bit, also speed limits, Del Taco news, and a little bit of video game talk.

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#148 BINGO (POCKET POD 8) 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

In this episode Mike contemplates going back to long form. goes over some shortcomings of his recent past, reasons for hiatus, and a little emotional segment about his kids.

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#147 ANSWERING MACHINES 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

just another quick episode to stay current and let my listeners know that I'm still here.

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#146 COLD PIECE 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

Today we have a segment on things you never forget, and a few more thoughts on this cold day. If you would like to bring something up to the show, leave a comment below.

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Survivor: San Juan del Sur 10-Year Anniversary Rewatch Pt. 1

5M ago

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Listen here or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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#145 GOT SOME FOR ME? 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

New 15 minute format is working. This week we have Hockey talk, project Nova, creative expressions, and more. Tune on in.

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#144 COUNTRY HOUSES 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

RIP Rickey Henderson, dirty houses in the country. midlife crisis, coffee, hell and more! HHNF

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Survivor 47: Season in Review

5M ago

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Listen here or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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#143 ATTACK OF THE DRONES 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

Rings, football, christmas catalogs, and some drone talk

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#142 RIGHT NOW 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

Mount Rushmore of Sammys, Bill Belichick, socks, and more. Merry Christmas 🎅

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#141 A WALK WITH ME 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

Tamales, dog poops, getting old, and plenty other filler including reasons for my hiatus. New shows will be 15 minutes as to not procrastinate on putting something out, and to accommodate most people's attention span these days.

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Melting Down the 2024 Elections with Amanda Rabinowitz

6M ago

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Four years after our last postmortem, certified Pennsylvanian Amanda Rabinowitz returns with Dom to pick over the wreckage of the 2024 presidential election and the seething, sundowning saga of Donald Trump. How did someone so unfiltered and unsubtle become a blank slate for his diehard fans and new converts - and how will he repay them this time?…

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[unlocked] Philippines: Ep. 1

8M ago

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Listen below, here, or on iTunes here, and keep up with the rest on Patreon here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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Odd Hell - Save yourself. The ice is melting 6:34

10M ago6:34

6:34

People of the earth.Find nature.By Kvalitet från skogen

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Survivor 50 + AU vs US Returnee Draft

12M ago

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It's Australia vs US (maybe), Twitter vs Jeff (inevitably), and Dom vs Colin (definitely) as we try to call each other's shots for the returning player season(s?!) on the horizon. Who can punch their ticket now, who is taking their talents to Australia (if such a place exists), and what can we expect from the first returnee season of the new era?…

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Survivor 46: Season in Review

1y ago

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Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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AD ODD - tr3 6:30

1y ago6:30

6:30

We miss the Mono/Poly…/Odd Hellsaeus & Alexi DelanoBy Kvalitet från skogen

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Traitors US: Weaving A Wicked Weber

1y ago

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The most nonsensical game show on television gave us another great season of legends, flops, and legendary flops. Sandra Diaz-Twine and Bachelor himbo Peter Weber are the big strategists, the Dan vs Dr Will debate took on a new tone, and what's the deal with that British guy anyway?! We try to restore order (ORRRRRRDER) in this dalliance with decep…

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Survivor 45: Season in Review

1+ y ago

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Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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Clark Eng - kalrec_003_b_m.wav 12:49

1+ y ago12:49

12:49

It is what it is. Not lowfiBy Kvalitet från skogen

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if you love Clark Eng? yes=its yours .wav 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

if you love Clark Eng? yes=its yours .wav by Kvalitet från skogenBy Kvalitet från skogen

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Drop it.wav 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

1:12

Kalvaberget will be backBy Kvalitet från skogen

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"One Wild Night" with Mitchell Beaupre 1:14:44

1+ y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

We're joined by the maestro (Letterboxd, The Film Stage), MITCHELL BEAUPRE, for his chosen topic, "One Wild Night Movies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1988's "Miracle Mile". Then, Billy Ray and Mitchell add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vi…

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The Challenge USA 2: Finale Recap

1+ y ago

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For the last time, Matt and Scally are back to wrap up another season of The Challenge coverage before setting sail on their own new adventure at the Free Agents podcast. Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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Survivor 45: Read After Burning -- Eps. 1-3 Recap/Analysis

1+ y ago

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Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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The Challenge USA 2: Ep. 13 Recap

1+ y ago

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With the final in sight, Matt and Scally are back to catch up on the latest Challenge USA 2 action and look ahead at how the remaining competitors stack up as we hit the home stretch below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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"Melt Movies" with Ryan Verrill 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

56:27

We're joined by podcaster (The Disc Connected podcast), RYAN VERRILL, for his chosen topic, "Melt Movies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1993's "Body Melt". Then, Billy Ray and Ryan add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on Pa…

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[unlocked] Pearl Islands: Ep. 1

1+ y ago

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Our accidental 20-year Survivor: Pearl Islands anniversary rewatch is officially underway on Patreon here, and the first episode is now unlocked below, here, or on iTunes here. Follow along with the rest of the season (plus complete coverage of HvV, Micronesia, Cambodia, China, Gabon, Guatemala, Fiji, BB7, BB8, BB10, The Mole 1+2, and much more) at…

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"Sensory Overload" with Devaughn Taylor 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

We're joined by podcaster (Specter Cinema Club podcast), DEVAUGHN TAYLOR, for his chosen topic, "Sensory Overload", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2018's "Climax". Then, Billy Ray and Devaughn add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To suppor…

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The Challenge USA 2: Ep. 12 Recap

1+ y ago

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Matt and Scally are back to talk through the mother-off of the decade below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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"Women on the Run" with Chris Feil 58:48

1+ y ago58:48

58:48

We're joined by podcaster (This Had Oscar Buzz podcast), CHRIS FEIL, for his chosen topic, "Women on the Run", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2004's "Connie and Carla". Then, Billy Ray and Chris add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To supp…

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The Challenge USA 2: Eps. 10+11 Recap

1+ y ago

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Matt and Scally break down a(n) historic pair of Challenge USA 2 episodes below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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"Fathers and Sons" with Jim Laczkowski 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

We're joined by podcaster (Director's Club podcast), JIM LACZKOWSKI, for his chosen topic, "Fathers and Sons", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2000's "Frequency". Then, Billy Ray and Jim add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on…

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"80's Screwball Comedy" with Marya E. Gates 1:10:43

1+ y ago1:10:43

1:10:43

We're joined by film critic (RogerEbert.com), MARYA E. GATES, for her chosen topic, "80's Screwball Comedy", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1985's "Desperately Seeking Susan". Then, Billy Ray and Marya add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. …

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The Challenge USA 2: Ep. 9 Recap

1+ y ago

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Matt and Scally are back for more Challenge USA 2 below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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The Challenge 39 Draft with Jonathan Forman

1+ y ago

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Matt, Scally, and the legendary JoFo reconvene to draft their way through the upcoming The Challenge 39 below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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The Challenge USA 2: Ep. 8 Recap

1+ y ago

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Matt and Scally catch up on the latest Challenge USA 2 shenanigans below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone

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"Bad Aliens (at Home)" with Brian Duffield 1:23:24

1+ y ago1:23:24

1:23:24

We're joined by filmmaker and screenwriter (Underwater, Spotaneous), BRIAN DUFFIELD, for his chosen topic, "Bad Aliens (at Home)", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1993's "Fire in the Sky". Then, Billy Ray and Brian add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cine…

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Reliving and Rethinking Cambodia with Stephen Fishbach

1+ y ago

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With our Survivor: Cambodia Patron rewatch in the books (check out the finale for free here!), we thought we'd dial up Bestie of the Show Stephen Fishbach to make him dredge up the memories he's spent eight years trying to bury. Stephen looks back at Cambodia's place in the evolution of Survivor and if/how it changed the game, Survivor as a TV prod…

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