Best Mike Colon Podcasts (2025)

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NBA Finals Preview and Prediction. Plus, the State of College Football with Bruce Feldman. 1:27:20

16m ago1:27:20

1:27:20

Russillo starts the show by breaking down the final regular-season matchup between the Thunder and Pacers before making his pick for the Finals (1:49). Then, he’s joined by Bruce Feldman to check in on the state of college football, discuss what changes could be coming to the playoff format, and tease his yearly ‘Freak List’ (20:06). Plus, Life Adv…

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11.28-Bloody Sunset 56:06

16h ago56:06

56:06

You all knew this was coming Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

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250: Phoenix & Phoenix Unleashed (Jean Grey) 1:11:29

1d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

In this episode we cover return to Jean Grey and cover Phoenix and Phoenix Unleashed. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on t…

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Carlsbad Butt Clinic & Sandhills Plant Life 1:56:13

2d ago1:56:13

1:56:13

Rants about colonoscopies, plant life on the sandhills East of Carlsbad New Mexico, Eurytaenia hinckleyi (Apiaceae ), Pomaria jamesii (Fabaceae), the Sierra Madre and more Ad-Free episodes of the podcast are available on the Patreon for $5 a month at https://www.patreon.com/c/CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt…

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Hollistic Healing Colon Cleanse in Gypsum Habitats 1:43:41

5d ago1:43:41

1:43:41

Rants about permaculture, holistic livestock snake oil, Southern New Mexico gypsum flats, the Guadalupe Mountains, the Schizandra population in Atlanta that's being overtaken by english ivy, the Alex Jones with boobs meme, naked old men at Nevada hot springs, and more. All episodes of this podcast are available for $5 a month ad-free on the crime p…

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OKC’s Dominant Win, Should Minnesota Be Embarrassed, and Julius Randle and Jonathan Kuminga Offseason Decisions With Anthony Slater 1:24:13

5d ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Russillo starts the show by breaking down Minnesota’s second straight Western Conference finals loss (1:21). Then, he’s joined by Anthony Slater to discuss the Thunder’s dominance, explore how the Pacers or Knicks would match up with OKC in the Finals, and look at the futures of Julius Randle and Jonathan Kuminga (19:40). Plus, Life Advice with Kyl…

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The Gen Z News Star Taking On Trump 1:02:09

6d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Aaron Parnas grew up in a Fox News household and once campaigned for Trump. But today, he is a rising progressive voice with millions of followers—and no patience for the media status quo. In this conversation with Katie Couric, he shares how his worldview changed, and why he’s using TikTok and Substack to rewire how we consume the news. See omnyst…

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51 The RE-Reinvention of Grace Helbig 1:21:23

7d ago1:21:23

1:21:23

Grace Helbig was cutting tape in her 2006 video editing class when the professor asked everyone to create accounts on a new website called "YouTube." That's where Grace found vloggers, jump cuts, and an emerging alt comedy scene. She became obsessed (in a good way) and immediately got to work. What began as comedic vlogs and absurd sketches with he…

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Anthony Edwards’s Frustrations, Knicks-Pacers Game 4, and Prepping for a Crazy Offseason With Brian Windhorst 1:25:31

7d ago1:25:31

1:25:31

Russillo starts the show by breaking down the Thunder’s commanding 3–1 lead over the Timberwolves (1:24). Then, he’s joined by Brian Windhorst to discuss whether either team has the edge in the Eastern Conference finals, why some players could be avoiding the Western Conference for years to come, and what could be a trade-heavy offseason (16:14). P…

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249: Interview with AMG's Will Shick and Josh Colón: May 2025 Card Update: New Character Cards Rules and Art Insights 1:07:10

9d ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In this episode, we are joined by a special guests from Atomic Mass Games, Will Shick, and Josh Colón for an in-depth conversation about the Marvel Crisis Protocol May 2025 update and what changes were made. We explore the design and thought process for the Character Updates, in addition to talking about the process of brining all of the game's art…

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11.27-The Revolutionary Underground 30:39

9d ago30:39

30:39

Come and get us. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutionsBy Mike Duncan

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The Knicks' Epic Collapse, MVP-Voter Face-Off, and the Free Throw Merchant Debate With Howard Beck 1:46:44

12d ago1:46:44

1:46:44

Russillo starts the show with a deep dive into the Pacers' improbable comeback (1:22). Then, he’s joined by Howard Beck to learn what it was like inside MSG last night, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved to win MVP, and have a conversation about players drawing fouls (21:27). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (1:09:25)! How do I stop my boss…

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A Clusterf*ck of Mustards - The Order Brassicales 1:45:25

13d ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Ad-Free versions of this podcast are available for $5 a month on the Crime Pays Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt In this episode we talk with Makenzie Mabry, PhD, about the order Brassicales and all the cool and bizarre plants and plant families within it. We talk about the trend of polyploidy, whole genome duplication,…

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248: May 2025 Card Update 44:38

14d ago44:38

44:38

In this episode, we dig into the Marvel Crisis Protocol May 2025 update document moments after it is dropped. We cover our initial gut takes, and each change on every character and card in the document. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discussion of the tabletop game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marve…

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How to Stop SGA and Brunson with Raja Bell. Plus, Conference Finals Preview. 1:25:46

14d ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Ryen Russillo is joined by Raja Bell to discuss the Conference Finals, including whether the Pacers can upset the Knicks and what makes Anthony Edwards’s game so special as he tries to stop the Thunder from reaching the Finals (01:16). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (53:00)! Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at youtube…

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Biden's Inner Circle and the Cost of Denial 1:33:49

14d ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Katie traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for a candid conversation about their book Original Sin—an investigation into how President Biden’s decline was hidden from voters, colleagues, and even some members of the press. As questions swirl in the wake of his cancer diagnosis, their reporting offers critical …

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11.26-The Invasion of Mars 29:43

15d ago29:43

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In January 2252 Omnicorp returned to Mars. And they were not messing around. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

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247: Shadowcat (Katherine "Kitty" Pryde) 1:04:14

16d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

In this episode we cover Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how …

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Julius Randle’s Playoff Turnaround. Plus, Mike Breen on Where Brunson Ranks as a Knick, His Favorite Broadcasting Moments, and Being the Voice of the NBA. 1:20:16

19d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Russillo starts the show by looking back at the Julius Randle trade and explaining his importance to the Timberwolves down the stretch (1:19). Then, he’s joined by Mike Breen to discuss watching Jalen Brunson play, his early broadcasting career, and the best moments he’s called (19:07). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (53:58)! Is it weird to wear my fr…

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The MeidasTouch Network vs. the Right-Wing Media Machine 1:45:14

20d ago1:45:14

1:45:14

They weren’t political operatives—they were a civil rights lawyer, a digital editor, and a marketing guy. But in the chaos of the Trump era, the Meiselas Brothers felt compelled to act. In their first in-person interview all together, Katie gets the behind-the-scenes story of how a pandemic group chat turned into the ascendent progressive MeidasTou…

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50 So ... Where Do Facts Come From, Anyway? | Joss Fong & Adam Cole of Howtown 1:11:33

21d ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Video journalists Joss Fong and Adam Cole are rarely satisfied with the results of scientific inquiry. As self-proclaimed "earnest nerds," they are compelled to unpack the process — to learn HOW experts know the things they know. After more than a decade as science communicators at Vox and NPR, they launched their own home on YouTube called Howtown…

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Brunson’s Brilliance in the Clutch, the Celtics’ Uncertain Future, and Milwaukee’s Giannis Decision With Chris Mannix 1:44:02

21d ago1:44:02

1:44:02

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks and Timberwolves both taking 3-1 leads (1:30). Then, he’s joined by Chris Mannix to discuss how far the Knicks can actually advance, what the future looks like for Boston, and what a trade package for Giannis might look like (25:41). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (1:09:09)! Is it weird to use m…

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246: Iceman (Bobby Drake) 1:06:12

23d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

In this episode we cover Bobby Drake, Iceman. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how wel…

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11.25-The Disaster 28:34

23d ago28:34

28:34

It was quite a disaster

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Atlanta, Granitic Knobs, Limestone Glades, Native Habitat Project, Etc. 2:18:19

25d ago2:18:19

2:18:19

In this episode we talk about the granite/gneiss knobs that surround the Atlanta, Georgia area and the cool plants that grow there, getting unintentionally shot at by morons at Arabia mountain, exploring limestone glades of Alabama with Kyle Lybarger, how much puke would it take to reach the confederate statue on the side of Stone Mountain if one w…

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Are the Knicks Actually Better? Plus, Haliburton’s Likability, OKC’s Dominant Game 2, and the Warriors' Chances Without Steph With Jorge Sedano 1:29:45

26d ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks stealing Games 1 and 2 (1:38). Then, he’s joined by Jorge Sedano to discuss what MSG will be like for Game 3, why Tyrese Haliburton may rub some players the wrong way, and what OKC did Wednesday night to regain control (15:47). Plus, Life Advice and Pope Watch with Kyle (57:33)! Does my hole …

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Inside the MAGA Mindset with Astead Herndon 57:53

27d ago57:53

57:53

New York Times reporter Astead Herndon has spent years embedded in the world of Trump voters. He joins Katie to explain what he’s hearing now—why economic fear, media distrust, and cultural resentment still fuel Trumpism, how tariffs and Elon Musk are playing with the base, and why the Democrats’ message just isn’t landing. If you think you know wh…

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Knicks or Nuggets — More Concerning Comeback? Plus, Game 1 Breakdowns, Steph’s Run, and Stopping Jokic with Richard Jefferson 1:45:04

28d ago1:45:04

1:45:04

Russillo starts the show by breaking down Monday night’s wins by the Knicks and Nuggets (1:25). Then, he’s joined by Richard Jefferson to talk about his time playing with the Warriors, strategies for slowing down Jokic, and his Mount Rushmore of former teammates (29:11). Plus, it's Life Advice with Kyle (1:15:30)! Did my friend and I split our chic…

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245: Namor (Namor McKenzie) 1:06:27

30d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In this episode we cover Namor, King of Atlantis. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how…

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11.24-The Trial of the Earthworms 28:28

30d ago28:28

28:28

No True Martian Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

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The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults 45:48

1M ago45:48

45:48

"Microbiome" is a buzzword these days--but many people don't know what it means. As we re-assess the lasting impact diet may have on our health, researchers are examining the role of gut health as possible causes for the dramatic uptick in colorectal cancer in young people. Katie Couric, founder of Katie Couric Media and Stand Up To Cancer, hosts a…

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Rudy’s Diabolical Game 5, LAC-DEN Preview, and Whether or Not to Call Dad After a Playoff Loss With Austin Rivers 1:40:16

1M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Timberwolves closing out the Lakers in five games (1:27). Then he’s joined by Austin Rivers to discuss why the Lakers had no chance in their series, why things become more difficult for Harden in the playoffs, and whether the Bucks need to consider trading Giannis this offseason (20:00). Plus, Life …

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Trump 2.0: “Beyond What I Even Expected” with Adam Kinzinger 58:46

1M ago58:46

58:46

Trump’s first 100 days? Worse than former congressman and “proud RINO” Adam Kinzinger ever imagined. He joins Katie for a bracing conversation about authoritarian creep, advice on Democratic Party messaging, why the next few years could be rougher than anyone’s ready for–and why blind optimism is useless, but keeping hope alive can galvanize the Am…

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49 Feeding the 38 trillion creatures in your colon could transform your health | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 1:38:45

1M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz went to school for 14 years to become a gastroenterologist. He loved working with patients, and developed a fascination for emerging research about the gut microbiome -- trillions of bacteria that live in our intestines and digest fruits and veggies. As a young doctor, he realized that public perception of the gut microbiome was…

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NFL Draft Takeaways With Booger McFarland. Plus, Jimmy Butler’s Big Game 4 and ‘Warfare’ Codirector Ray Mendoza. 2:17:00

1M ago2:17:00

2:17:00

Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's Game 4 performance (1:21). Then, he’s joined by Booger McFarland to break down last week’s NFL draft. They discuss their favorite picks, what they expect from Travis Hunter, why Shedeur fell so far, and whether 100 men could defeat a gorilla (22:22). Then, ‘Warfare’ codirector Ray M…

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Living Out Loud with THE Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

In this heartfelt conversation, Katie sits down with the iconic Christie Brinkley or an intimate look at the moments that shaped her–from her bohemian days in Paris to the glitz of Studio 54, from the heights of modeling fame to unexpected heartbreak. With warmth, candor, and even a little singing, Christie opens up about a life lived in full techn…

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244: Klaw (Ulysses Klaw) 1:09:08

1M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

In this episode we cover Klaw. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well the character…

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Is the Shedeur Thing That Complicated? First-Round NFL Draft Reactions With Albert Breer. Plus, the Nuggets Look Cooked. 1:35:50

1M ago1:35:50

1:35:50

Russillo begins by taking about the Knicks, who took a 2-1 lead over the Pistons; the Nuggets, who look like they’re in big trouble against the Clippers; and the Thunder, who had a massive comeback against the Grizzlies (1:18). Then, he chats with Sports Illustrated senior NFL reporter Albert Breer about all the action in the first round of the NFL…

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Project 2025 Is Real. And It’s Happening Now. 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

Project 2025. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes. But David A. Graham read the whole thing—and he sat down with Katie to break down why this isn’t just rhetoric – it’s a roadmap already in motion. From privatizing weather data to rewinding civil rights gains, this playbook for Trump 2.0 is more extreme—and more poss…

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Kawhi’s Reminder Game and Cade’s Arrival. Plus, NFL Draft Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios With Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz. 1:34:18

1M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday’s NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opinions they have that nobody else will agree with. Plus, Life Advice wit…

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243: M'Baku 52:13

1M ago52:13

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In this episode we cover M'Baku, the Jabari Chieftan. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and…

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Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community 40:32

1M ago40:32

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Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. Katie Couric moderates a panel that includes Tania Simoncelli of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, whose “Rare as One” campaign gives to…

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