Best Adam Decker Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Price - Veronicas, Valedictions and Very, Very Dirty Clothes 51:20

11h ago51:20

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Veronicas, Valedictions and Very Very Dirty Clothes is the quiz this week, and taking on Bush is Bauer buddy Tom Price - co-host of the hometime show on Magic Radio and the brains behind the My Mate Bought a Toaster podcast. Rounds this week cover posh women's names, whether it's better to eat from bowls or plates, and how many "wears" is appropria…

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The Twelve-Day War and Careers in OSINT with Decker Eveleth 56:11

3h ago56:11

56:11

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at the federally funded nonprofit research and analysis organization CNA. Decker specializes in open-source analysis of foreign nuclear postures, as well as ballistic and cruise missile forces in the Middle East and Asia. I…

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The Bonus Round - Happy Birthday Geoff 23:03

3d ago23:03

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On this week's Bonus Round you have Statman Matt and Producer Will previewing this week's quiz, Veronicas, Valedictions and Very Very Dirty Clothes. There's also a very happy birthday to Producer Will's dad who turns EIGHTY today, and we hear the back story from Guestination member Mike's fictional character Dr Cyril Philanji, who appeared on Guest…

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Dirtbag Cinema Episode 87: The Screenland Armour Story and a Return to Film in Kansas City with Adam Roberts 1:31:31

6d ago1:31:31

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Episode 56: Men, Women & Children 2:13:18

1d ago2:13:18

2:13:18

We are back with our Season Ten theme of “For Your Consideration” looking at a film that didn’t seem to get much consideration at all Jason Reitman’s 2014 Dramedy “Men, Women & Children” that once again seems Adam stepping outside of his comfort zone to convey a parable to to the audience. Will Adam’s usual tactics work in an ensemble piece where a…

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A Veteran’s Journey from 9/11 to Restraint with John Byrnes 41:44

2d ago41:44

41:44

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi spoke with John Byrnes, the Strategic Director of Concerned Veterans for America to discuss how his experiences being at Ground Zero on 9/11 and serving in America's post-9/11 wars shifted his perspective on U.S. foreign policy to a belief in realism and restraint. Mr. Byrnes joined the Marin…

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Phil Ellis - Banknotes, Beatles and Beijing Bicycles 53:27

8d ago53:27

53:27

It's CHAOS in the studio this week as we host comedian and writer Phil Ellis as our Celebrity Guestimators - him off the latest series of Taskmaster! Can we prevail against Bush in this week's quiz, Banknotes, Beatles and Beijing Bicycles? Tickets for Phil's upcoming UK tour Bath Mat go on pre-sale today so make sure you sign up and see him. To pla…

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The Bonus Round - Mississippi Hugs 22:04

11d ago22:04

22:04

Bush is joined by Statman Matt and Producer Will and he is in a SPIKY mood as a listener has called him out on his recent "poor performances". Statman Matt has the numbers, and also a preview of this week's quiz, Banknotes, Beatles and Beijing Bicycles. ⁠⁠⁠See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17!⁠⁠⁠ And remember,…

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Joey Page - Sebastians, Stalls and Speed Sausages 55:28

14d ago55:28

55:28

Comedian and writer Joey Page enters the proverbial Guestimators boxing ring this week to go head to head with Bush on our quiz Sebastians, Stalls and Speed Sausages. Can he perform a knockout blow by outfoxing Bush on the British public's most common answers to the poshest man's name relatively widely used, and which toilet trap to use in a five-c…

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The Middle East, Silicon Valley, and the Revolving Door with Jonathan Guyer 1:07:07

17d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Jonathan Guyer of the Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group. Jonathan is the Program Director of IGA's flagship Independent America program, which is focused on interrogating the conventional wisdom of US foreign policy and informing the public about America’s …

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The Bonus Round - The Emperor's Good Manners 9:08

18d ago9:08

9:08

It's solo Bush this week but there's content aplenty as he preview's this week's quiz, Sebastians, Stalls and Speed Sausages. And he's got some great anecdotes from you, the beautiful listeners, about meeting famous people in everyday settings. ⁠⁠See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17!⁠⁠ And remember, to take pa…

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Emily Dean - Baths, Bites and Body Parts 1:03:38

22d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Broadcaster and author Emily Dean is battling Bush this week on Britain's quirkiest quiz. Emily is co-host on Frank Skinner’s "Frank Off The Radio" podcast and her hugely popular Walking The Dog podcast sees her get to know some of the UK’s household names alongside her companion Raymond. Let's see whether she can identify where the British public …

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The Global Nuclear Supply Chain and Energy Security with Ted Jones 43:43

23d ago43:43

43:43

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Ted Jones, the Senior Director for National Security and International Programs at the Nuclear Energy Institute. An expert on international energy markets and nuclear trade policy, he leads initiatives related to nuclear energy exports. In addition to his work on…

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The Bonus Round - Carol Decker, Party Heckler 16:02

25d ago16:02

16:02

Bush is back from his holidays and Statman Matt has spent a weekend at a retro festival so there's plenty to talk about as they preview this week's quiz, Baths, Bites and Body Parts. Bush also has a humdinger of an anecdote about T'Pau lead singer Carol Decker. ⁠See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17!⁠ And remem…

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Ed Jones - Peeing, Pies and Princess Diana 55:22

28d ago55:22

55:22

Actor and comedian Ed Jones - one third of the Edinburgh Comedy-Award nominated Crybabies - is the first Celebrity Guestimator of Season Five. How will he fare trying to guess the British public's answer to what's the best pie, and how many times they estimate they go for a wee in an average 24-hour period? Check out the new four-part Crybabies ser…

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Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Madison Schramm 48:05

1M ago48:05

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Madison Schramm about why liberal democracies often initiate wars against dictatorships.Dr. Schramm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Stimson Center’s Reimagining…

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The Bonus Round - TikTok Cobra Bombs 21:28

1M ago21:28

21:28

We are back for Season Five! Our biggest and best season yet. We promise. And to ease you in to this week's quiz, Statman Matt and Producer Will are on hand to discuss which dead celebrity would've been best on TikTok. See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17! And remember, to take part in our Golden Question you …

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Episode 55: Click 2:00:49

1M ago2:00:49

2:00:49

We are back with our season ten theme of “For Your Consideration…” looking at a Happy Madison film that was nominated for an Oscar 2006’s “Click” Granted that nomination was for “Best Achievement in Makeup” but it is still representative of what it feels like Sandler and Company were aiming for when they constructed this film Will this film that pr…

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Guestimators - Season Five Trailer 2:09

1M ago2:09

2:09

Season five of Guestimators is upon us! If you're not signed up to play our FREE, UNCHEATABLE weekly quiz then hop over to guestimators.com and you'll get an email every Monday. You'll have until Wednesday at 6PM to do the quiz and then our Thursday podcast is where you get to hear the answers, as a celebrity quizzer faces off against our host, And…

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Special: Discussing John Quincy Adams' "Monsters to Destroy" Speech 1:15:24

1M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay conducts a full reading of John Quincy Adams' July 4, 1821 "Monsters to Destroy" speech (which warned the United States against overreach abroad in the name of liberty), followed by a discussion with co-host A.J. Manuzzi about the enduring relevance of Adams' words for U.S. statecraft. You can re…

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Maryam Moshiri - Titans, Tall Tales and the Taj Mahal 54:24

1M ago54:24

54:24

Journalist and broadcaster Maryam Moshiri - described by the Metro as ‘everyone’s favourite BBC News presenter’ - is this week's Celebrity Guestimators. And she's taking on Bush to see if she can guess how many white lies the British public put on their most recent CV, and what landmark they'd open a new English restaurant in India after. To play t…

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The Bonus Round - The Darwin Ecoystem 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

Producer Will and Statman Matt are providing the (not so) steady hands on the tiller as they preview this week's quiz, Titans, Tall Tales and the Taj Mahal. Will also has his recommendations for trips to Bordeaux, and they open applications for the official Guestimators Fact Checker. Join our new Facebook Group⁠⁠. And remember, to take part in our …

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Amy Mason - Bond, Birds and a Bunch of Bananas 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

Amy Mason - the writer and stand-up comedian also known for her viral video parodying Bristol mums at the schoolgates - is the Celebrity Guestimators this week. Go and see Amy in her new stand-up show Behold, which she'll be performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. To play the quiz every week, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E…

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What Would a Global Posture Review Look Like Under Restraint? with Dan Caldwell and Jennifer Kavanagh 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Dan Caldwell and Jennifer Kavanagh about their recent Defense Priorities explainer on U.S. defense posture under a grand strategy of restraint. Dan Caldwell is a former senior adviser to the Secretary of Defense and worked on the Trump 2024 transition team. He is…

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The Bonus Round - Sexy Little Mouse 15:31

2M ago15:31

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Bush, Producer Will and Statman Matt sink even deeper into the gutter this week as they discuss which animated animal character they fancy. And of course, preview this week's quiz. Bond, Birds and a Bunch of Bananas. Make sure you join our new Facebook Group⁠. And remember, to take part in our Golden Question you need to be a Golden Member. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Alfie Packham - Swearing, Shortcuts and Helter Skelters 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

It's Andy Bush against journalist and comedian Alfie Packham on this week's Guestimators. How will they both fare on rounds about best and worst fairground rides, the best computer keyboard key (!), and how much the British public estimates Gordon Ramsey swore in 2024. If you're in Edinburgh for the Fringe go to see Alfie's show My Apologies to the…

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The Bonus Round - Walk Yourself Dry 19:21

2M ago19:21

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Producer Will is back and he and Bush are determined to bring every conversation back to a two-mile radius from where they both live in Essex. But fear not Statman Matt is also in the house to bring them back onto the straight and narrow and preview this week's quiz, Swearing, Sho…

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Esther Manito - Backs, Bowls and Barry from Eastenders 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Stand-up comedian Esther Manito is in the hotseat this week sparring with Bush and trying to see what the British public, on the whole, dries first after having a shower. And telling us why, in a fit of rage, she once smashed EVERY PLATE in her house. Eek. Go and see Esther in stand-up with her new show Slagbomb To play the quiz every week, head to…

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Episode 196 - Preserving a Legacy, Planting New Seeds: The Hubbard Peanut Story with Marshall Rabil 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Marshall Rabil is the third-generation President and CEO of Hubbard Peanut Company, the country's oldest specialty peanut brand, famously known as "Hubs." Founded by his grandparents in 1954 in Sedley, Virginia, Hubs is a household name celebrated for its super extra-large Virginia peanuts. Before taking the helm, Marshall cultivated a global persp…

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The Bonus Round - Bat and Ball World 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Bush and Statman Matt are in the in a Spotify SAUNA this week previewing this week's quiz, Backs, Bowls and Barry from Eastenders. And HOT off the back of spending Saturday at The Minecraft Experience, Bush wants to know what computer game should be made into a real-life world to v…

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Episode 54: Punch-Drunk Love 1:45:09

2M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

The final season of The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe continues it’s theme of “For Your Consideration…” with an examination of the first Adam Sandler film that made the film critics stand up and take notice of his true potential as an actor Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Punch-Drunk Love” Will this deconstruction of a his own filmmaking style that ultim…

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James Barr - Socks, Styles and Stepping Out with Richard Osman 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

Comedian, podcaster and The Hits' breakfast show presenter James Barr is our Celebrity Guestimator this week. Which means its a battle of the Bauer presenters. Who will come out on top, him or Bush, on this week's quiz: Socks, Styles and Stepping Out with Richard Osman? Go and see James in stand-up doing his new show Sorry I Hurt Your Son. To play …

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Regime Change and Spheres of influence with Lindsey O'Rourke 49:59

2M ago49:59

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and Michelle Newby spoke with Dr. Lindsey O'Rourke, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She’s the author of Covert Regime Change: America’s Secret Cold War, which catalogues and analyses Co…

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The Bonus Round - Walking in Will's Slipstream 15:06

2M ago15:06

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did you know Producer Will has a stride so long even professional speedwalkers would be jealous? No, why would you. But if that's the type of inane Guestimators chat you're interested in, you'll love this week's Bonus Round as Will, Bush and Statman Matt preview this week's quiz Soc…

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Fergus Craig - Helsing, Hot Sauce and Hearing Hey Jude 57:58

3M ago57:58

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Multi-award winning actor, writer and comedian Fergus Craig takes on Bush this week. Who will come out on top working out who or what the British public thinks is the best Van? Go and see it - you can buy tickets here Pre-order his new book, here (affiliate link) To play the quiz every week, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Guestimato…

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Episode 195 - Disrupting the Green Narrative: Energy Lessons from Ronald Stein 46:44

3M ago46:44

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Ronald Stein is a professional engineer, energy literacy advocate, and the Pulitzer Prize-nominated co-author of Clean Energy Exploitations. With decades of experience designing and building refineries for major corporations like Bechtel and Fluor, Ron possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of the energy sector. Thirty years ago, he and his wife, …

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East Asia: Balancing or Bandwagoning? with Kyuri Park 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and new guest co-host Michelle Newby, Programs Director at Defense Priorities and a 2024 JQAS Strategic Leaders Fellow, spoke with Kyuri Park. Dr. Park is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Security and Foreign Policy Initiative at the Global Research Institute and a faculty affiliate of the Publ…

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The Bonus Round - Sexiest Tube Lines 18:37

3M ago18:37

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠! No Producer Will this week but Bush and Statman Matt are on hand to rank the London Overground lines by which carries the sexiest passengers, and recount the men in their lives who have typically female names. They also preview this week's quiz, Helsing, Hot Sauce and Hearing Hey Jud…

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Kate Dolan - Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

West Midlands celeb Kate Dolan is at Guestimators HQ this week taking on Bush in the quiz, and Statman Matt for his quizmaster behaviour. And it's a blast. Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums is the name of the quiz, and fruits colours, belly button piercings and zombie apocalypses are just a taste of the conversations it triggers. Go and see Ka…

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The Bonus Round - Foam Party Special 17:22

3M ago17:22

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠! Bush has never been to a foam party...and wants to know ALL THE DETAILS about how, what and why. So Statman Matt and Producer Will fill him in, as well as previewing this week's quiz, Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums. Remember, to take part in our Golden Question you need to be …

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Israel-Iran War Update and the Politics of War with Iran with John Gay 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

On this off-cycle episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay sat down with A.J. Manuzzi to discuss Iran's 6/20 missile attacks on Israel, why deeper U.S. involvement could lead to mission creep and shifting goals, and congressional efforts to block unauthorized U.S. entry into the war.

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Episode 194 - Bagels, Bloodlines, and Business: Western Bagel’s Legacy with Jeff Ustin 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Jeff Ustin is the Vice President of Western Bagel, the first bagel shop in Los Angeles. He helps carry on his great-grandfather’s 75-year legacy while leading the brand’s national and international expansion. Under his leadership, Western Bagel has become a West Coast staple, blending New York tradition with LA innovation. Carrying on a rich 75-yea…

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(Almost) Golfing with Dennis Quaid, Kissing Ed Sheeran & Pitching Scripts | Brent Morin 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

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Brent Morin sits at the Mustache Tales chair to share some of the most incredible stories from show business. From the time he wasn't invited to play golf with the one and only Dennis Quaid, working as a PA with Conan O'Brien, or when he became friends with Ed Sheeran after the two shared a kiss on live TV, Brent lived through the many faces of TV …

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Alex Franklin - Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Critically-acclaimed comedian and performer Alex Franklin joins Bush, Statman Matt and Producer Will at Spotify's London HQ this week. And she will be taking Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends and seeing whether she can do better than Bush in predicting what the British public think is the best bread. And other equally ridiculous questions. Go and …

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Sarah Streyder on Why Restraint Matters for Military Families 45:32

3M ago45:32

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Sarah Streyder, the Executive Director of the Secure Families Initiative, a national organization that mobilizes military families to advocate for a less militarized foreign policy. Sarah is the spouse of an active-duty service member in the Space Force and was n…

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The Bonus Round - Grand Theft Orbison 20:26

3M ago20:26

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠! Why did Roy Orbison drive all night? What's the best naan bread? And what's the best piece of "school weaponry"? Bush, Statman Matt and Producer Will cover A LOT of ground this week as they preview this week's quiz, Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends. Remember, to take part in our Gold…

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Iran War Expert John Gay on What's Next After Israeli Strikes 23:49

3M ago23:49

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On this impromptu episode of Security Dilemma, the Society's Executive Director John Gay sat down with SD cohost A.J. Manuzzi to discuss Israel's June 12 strikes on Iranian nuclear and regime targets, and several potential decisions the Iranians could make to retaliate, as well as what it all means for U.S. policy.…

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Episode 53: Going Overboard 1:42:56

3M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Under the theme of “For Your Consideration...” We kick off our final season of The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe by going back to where it all began 1989’s “Going Overboard” aka “Babes Ahoy!” Will this little film that could that Sandler himself refuses to acknowledge as his first starring role, find its way onto the star charts of our shared cin…

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Sophie Garrad - Milk, Months and Morning Match-Ups 44:57

3M ago44:57

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Comedian and actor Sophie Garrad is our Celebrity Guestimator this week, and everyone is a bit giddy after a heavy weekend. Which all makes for a brilliant podcast! See whether Sophie can defeat Bush in this week's quiz, whose questions include trying to guess which item the British public thinks they are constantly buying a replacement for. Go and…

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Khurram Dastgir Khan on Conflict in South Asia and US-Pakistan Relations 57:24

3M ago57:24

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Khurram Dastgir Khan. Mr. Khan is a former member of Pakistan's cabinet, having led the ministries of Energy, Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Commerce since 2014. He served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 2008 and 2023. Our conversation cov…

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