Best Captain Daddy Podcasts (2025)

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Ione Skye on Rejection, Self-protection and Reconciling with Donovan 1:21:14

8d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Erin & Elizabeth talk with Gen-X icon Ione Skye (Say Anything, River's Edge, Zodiac), the actress and author of the NYT-bestselling memoir SAY EVERYTHING. Ione's father is the 60s folk wizard and Sunshine Superman, Donovan. But while Donovan did claim Ione's brother Dono as his own, he referred to Ione since birth only as "the girl," only meeting h…

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Beyond Belief, "Ceno Evil" 25:00

18d ago25:00

25:00

Beyond Belief, "Ceno Evil" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Josh Ruben as Marchand; Vinny Thomas as Lament; Dirk Blocker as Effite; Ian Gomez as Robuck; and Hal Lublin as the Spooky Narrator Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jonathan Dinerstein Sound effects by Caye…

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Bank Yankers" 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Bank Yankers" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Paul F. Tompkins as Piston Pete; Nancy Lenehan as Stacy Kearns-Nevada; Xochitl Gomez as Aerial; Saagar Shaikh as Rob-E; and Hal Lublin as the Bank's AI and Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben A…

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We Got This with Mark and Hal (and Acker & Blacker) 1:24:04

2M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

WorkJuice Players Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin have hosted We Got This for nine years. On the show Gags and Hal sit down to settle all the small debates that are a big deal to YOU — once and for all. We thought you Adventurekateers would enjoy this brand new episode with Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker join Mark and Hal…

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Miss America, "Chaise Longue" 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Miss America, "Chaise Longue" Written by Julia Lederer Starring Vella Lovell as Miss America; Busy Philipps as Bev; Hal Lublin as Pete; Janet Varney as Margaret; and Annie Savage as the Apocalyptic Narrator. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jordan Katz and Jonathan Dinerstein Sound effects by Cayenne Chris Conroy 2025 is our 20th annive…

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On the Care and Feeding of Anthony Bourdain with Laurie Woolever 52:10

3M ago52:10

52:10

Erin talks with Laurie Woolever, the author of the new memoir Care & Feeding, out this week from Ecco/HarperCollins. Laurie was Anthony Bourdain's assistant from 2009 until his death by suicide in 2018. She coauthored the cookbook Appetites and World Travel with him, and is the New York Times bestselling author of Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biog…

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Our 2025 Oscars Episode With Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

It’s our annual TMAYF Academy Awards special, in which we examine the ten Best Picture nominees through the lens of literal and symbolic fatherhood. Joining us, as always, is the founding cousin of the TV recap, Vanity Fair’s chief critic, and co-host of the Little Gold Men podcast, Richard Lawson. Together, Matt, Erin, Elizabeth, and Richard chat …

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Beyond Belief, "Toxic Phantom" 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

Beyond Belief, "Toxic Phantom" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Annie Savage as Lavinia Eventide, Scowling Courtesan of the Murk; Mark Gagliardi as Cesare Janovitz; and Hal Lublin as Clamuel and the Spooky Narrator. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jonathan Dinerst…

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Psychic Phoebe Hoffman on Couples Therapy with Her Father 1:11:56

4M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

On this episode, Erin & Elizabeth talk to animal intuitive Phoebe Hoffman, one of the stars of the new documentary about NYC psychics, Look Into My Eyes (currently on Max). The film hints at Phoebe's colorful life growing up with her divorced father Stanley, who Phoebe lived with in a studio apartment in Manhattan throughout her teenage years, when…

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Black Hole/Son" 21:22

5M ago21:22

21:22

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Black Hole/Son" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Paul F. Tompkins as Piston Pete; Nancy Lenehan as Stacy Kearns-Nevada; Xochitl Gomez as Aerial; and Hal Lublin as the Sunspot Kid and Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker M…

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The 2024 Daddy Awards! 32:45

5M ago32:45

32:45

It's the end of 2024 and the time has come for TMAYF's 788th Daddy Awards, which recap the year in masculinity and spotlight the actions of notable fathers and daddies who made our listeners ask themselves, how did we get here, and when will it end. Our shortest ep of the year features all new categories like the Holding Space Award, that recognize…

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "The Pickle with Peekies" 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "The Pickle with Peekies" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Paul F. Tompkins as Piston Pete; Raymond Lee as Ray; Nancy Lenehan as Stacy Kearns-Nevada; Xochitl Gomez as Aerial; and Hal Lublin as Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben …

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Oh Captain, My Captain: Eulogy for a Father Figure With Erin Hosier 40:04

6M ago40:04

40:04

This Thanksgiving holiday, Erin pays tribute in the form of a eulogy for her late friend, mentor and stepfather, Terry Orvis, who died in August after a long illness. It's a collaborative approach, as Erin includes conversations she and Terry recorded in 2020 after he was diagnosed with dementia, and tells the story of a complicated, brilliant arti…

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Peyton Dix on Learning to Speak 'Problematic Father' 48:06

6M ago48:06

48:06

Peyton Dix, writer, social media strategist, and hilarious co-host of the eminently watchable new pop-culture podcast Lemme Say This, has been on Elizabeth's Tell Me About Your Father guest shortlist for a while, and the day has finally come! Peyton joins her to discuss her comedian dad, their occasionally complicated relationship, and the ways in …

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Beyond Belief, "Insiding Incident" 20:37

7M ago20:37

20:37

Beyond Belief, "Insiding Incident" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Alyssa Limperis as Bobby; Saagar Shaikh as Zachariah Pancakes; and Hal Lublin as the Spooky Narrator Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jonathan Dinerstein Sound effects by Cayenne Chris Conroy THE T…

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Daddy Issues and the 2024 Election: TMAYF’s First-Ever Presidential Deep Dive 1:49:02

7M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Welcome to our first ever presidential election ep not about Biden, wherein we break down the (daddy) issues of the core 4 candidates in the way only TMAYF can or will. Some fun facts about our candidates' formative lives: Kamala's father - named Donald - did not congratulate her on being named VP in 2020, and did not attend the inauguration. Accor…

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My TV Dad: A Very Special Episode, Starring Indira Samuels 55:55

7M ago55:55

55:55

In this episode, Erin talks to Cleveland writer Indira Samuels about her Jamaican immigrant dad, Lionel, and their unique bond, cemented by watching television together up until the day Lionel died in 2014. Like so many dads we talk about on this show, Lionel was a man of few words himself, especially when it came to the big stuff like his daughter…

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Erin Gibson on helping her dad through his final act. 1:01:42

8M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Emmy nominated writer, comedian, producer and podcaster, Erin Gibson talks with Matt about growing up in Texas with a father who was, deep down, an actor and writer, but who was put through a military academy, fought in Vietnam, and who became an engineer and never saw his natural talents come to fruition. She recalls, three years after his death, …

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Captain Laserbeam, "Laserbeef" 26:55

8M ago26:55

26:55

Captain Laserbeam, "Laserbeef" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Sam Richardson as Captain Laserbeam; Olivia Scott Welch as Adventuekateer Gail; Paul F. Tompkins as Adventurekateer Ethan; Janet Varney as Mindy; Mark Gagliardi as Ron; Marc Evan Jackson as Skip; Annie Savage as Jestica; William Jackson Harper as Silly Billy; and Hal Lublin …

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538: Becoming a viral sensation with Airsoft Fatty! 1:33:10

8M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Eddie Ifft and Jason's Understudy Baywatch are back again with a whole new crew of guests for the newest episode of the Talkin' Shit Circus Podcast! This week, internet legend and Fishtank star Airsoft Fatty is here! Airsoft shares his wildest sh*t stories and shows off his wide array of voice acting talent, while adult film star guests Rachel Erin…

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537: Long Neck is back for more! 1:31:49

8M ago1:31:49

1:31:49

Guess what? Viral internet sensation Daddy Long Neck is back! Welcome to another outrageous episode of the Talkin' Sh*t Circus Podcast with your host, Eddie Ifft! Eddie, along with his partner in crime Baywatch, have a set of brand new guests who are here for an episode with plenty of laughs and absolutely no limits! We’re also joined by the hilari…

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536: John Ferguson Almost Went to Jail 1:38:55

8M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

Get ready for another epic episode of Talking Shit Circus, the podcast that brings together a phenomenal cast of influencers, YouTube stars, and social media personalities from across the Internet! This episode is packed with engaging anecdotes, hilarious stories, and behind-the-scenes secrets. The dynamic duo of John Ferguson and Ross Smith share …

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535: Daddy Long Neck is Here 1:16:03

8M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Eddie's longstanding podcast "Talkin' Sh*t" is back with a brand new format, in this hilariously unpredictable episode featuring a stellar lineup of guests! Stand-up comedian Eddie Ifft is joined by viral sensation Daddy Long Neck, the irrepressibly funny Sam Tripoli, and OnlyFans superstar Adelia Acker, and introducing Eddie's brand new sidekick (…

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Marshal No More" 24:04

9M ago24:04

24:04

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Marshal No More" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Annie Savage as the Meeting House AI; Paul F. Tompkins as Piston Pete; Olivia Scott Welch as Zaantha; Janet Varney as Lyra; Xochitl Gomez as Aerial; and Hal Lublin as Folksy…

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Captain Laserbeam, "Triangle of Badness" 24:15

9M ago24:15

24:15

Captain Laserbeam, "Triangle of Badness" Written by Liz Hara Starring Sam Richardson as Captain Laserbeam; Annie Savage as Adventuekateer Libby; Raymond Lee as Adventurekateer Nathan; Parvesh Cheena as Shape Ape; Janet Varney as Perpendicular Lioness; Mark Gagliardi as the Foreman; Paul F. Tompkins as Circle; and Hal Lublin as Adventurekateer Willi…

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Komail Aijazuddin on "Manboobs," lineage, and its many forms. 1:18:21

10M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Matt Phillp talks with Komail Aijazuddin, author of new memoir Manboobs about what it was like to grow up Muslim, fat, and queer in Pakistan - with no ability to hide any of those characteristics. He talks about the process of extricating himself from the oppressive silence of his family and from Lahore and what it was like to discover that the Ame…

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Tricia Romano on the Radical Legacy and Father Figures of the Village Voice 1:19:07

10M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Elizabeth talks with journalist Tricia Romano, author of the new oral history The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of The Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture. Tricia, who was a contributing writer at the Village Voice for nearly a decade covering New York City’s nightlife and club scenes in the early 2000s…

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Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Groundhog Dames" 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Groundhog Dames" is written by Adam Rogers Starring Autumn Reeser as Amelia Earhart; Hal Lublin as Trick Clock and Narrators; Craig Cackowski as Colonel Tick-Tock; Annie Savage as Judy Resnik; and Todd Cooper as Mike Smith. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jordan Katz and Jonathan Dinerstein Sound effect…

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S1 E16 Twatcicles 24:23

11M ago24:23

24:23

Just take a chance and give it a listen…

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Luke Perry and How a Generation Grew Up, with Margaret Wappler 1:14:22

11M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

In this episode, Erin and Elizabeth talk with Margaret Wappler, author of A Good Bad Boy: Luke Perry And How a Generation Grew Up, which was excerpted in Vanity Fair. The "Bad Boy" refers to Luke Perry's character on Beverly Hills 90210, Dylan McKay, a Gen-X James Dean with a tender heart. A Good Bad Boy is a dual biography of Luke Perry and Margar…

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Beyond Belief, "Dial Y for Yesterday" 23:00

12M ago23:00

23:00

Beyond Belief, "Dial Y for Yesterday" is written by J. Holtham. Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Keiko Agena as Zeitgeist; Annie Savage as Poetry; Janet Varney as Queen Never; Craig Cackowski as Mr. Forever; Mark Gagliardi as Poetry; Joshua Malina as Reason; Marc Evan Jackson as Bad; and Hal Lublin as the Spook…

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S1 E15 Captain’s quarters season finally 15:48

12M ago15:48

15:48

Listen I don’t give hints.

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Christian drag queen Flamy Grant talks deconstruction, democracy, and dad. 54:12

12M ago54:12

54:12

It’s our PRIDE episode! Recorded a few days before her new song, SPRKL, dropped - Christian country music star and drag queen Flamy Grant talks candidly about her journey out of the evangelical southern church in which she grew up and became a worship leader, through her parent-sanctioned ex-gay therapy, and eventually out the other side as a gay m…

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The Evangelicals with Tim Alberta 44:20

12M ago44:20

44:20

Tim Alberta joins Ravi Gupta to discuss his new book, “The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom." The book takes an in-depth, personal look at the birth and rise of America’s evangelical movement and explores how deceit, scandal, and fear have contributed to the wreckage it stands on today. Subscribe to Lost Debate on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.…

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Ravi Gupta on connecting with his MAGA dad. 1:04:24

1y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

On this Memorial Day weekend episode of Tell Me About Your Father, Matt talks with former Obama staffer and school principal and current co-host of both the Majority 54 podcast and the Lost Debate podcast, Ravi Gupta, about growing up with a democrat mother and an increasingly right wing father and how the conflict between them often took form in p…

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Everyone Loops" 26:43

1y ago26:43

26:43

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Everyone Loops" Written by Mickey Fisher Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Joshua Malina as the Barkeep; Annie Savage as the Saloon Doors; Craig Cackowski as Felton; Hal Lublin as Bolthead Blake; Janet Varney as Jenzen; and Hal Lublin as Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben Ac…

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Alex Steed on his dad's resting bitch presence. 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Matt talks with Alex Steed, producer and co-host of the podcast You Are Good - a feelings podcast about movies - about choosing to live with his father in rural Maine at 12 years old - a dynamic he describes as “a 12-17 year old living with an old man as a roommate,” how his childhood led him to become a “chaos goblin” and how he worked through tha…

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Captain Laserbeam, "Daddy Knows Jest" 18:11

1y ago18:11

18:11

Captain Laserbeam, "Daddy Knows Jest" Written by Heath Corson Starring Sam Richardson as Captain Laserbeam; Joshua Malina as the Dad Joker; Annie Savage as Yes Anne; Craig Cackowski as Adventurekateer Bradley; Mark Gagliardi as Adventurekateer Ajay; and Hal Lublin as the Heroic Narrator. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jordan Katz and …

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My Father, the Shag Monster: A Conversation with Miki Berenyi of Lush 1:15:54

1y ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Elizabeth and Erin chat with indie rock icon Miki Berenyi of the '90s band Lush about her critically acclaimed memoir, "Fingers Crossed," hailed by Rolling Stone and Rough Trade as one of the best autobiographies ever. Miki opens up about her unique upbringing by her eccentric Hungarian sports journalist father and her Nazi-sympathizer grandmother,…

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Beyond Belief, "Son of a Creature Man" 22:40

1y ago22:40

22:40

Beyond Belief, "Son of a Creature Man" is written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Hal Lublin as Gedrischer; Janet Varney as Mrs. Church; Mark Gagliardi as Sasha; Craig Cackowski as the Devil; and Hal Lublin and Joshua Malina as Spooky Narrators. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Di…

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TMAYF: 2024 Oscars Edition, With Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson 1:10:26

1y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

It's our annual Oscars episode with Tell Me About Your Father pal Richard Lawson, chief critic of Vanity Fair, discussing all the dad themes in this year's Academy Award-nominated films. We've got J. Robert Oppenheimer as the father of the atomic bomb in "Oppenheimer", a perma-wounded mad professor dad named "God" in "Poor Things," a philandering d…

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534: Taylor Swift 1:17:23

1+ y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

On this episode of Talkin' Sh*t Jason and Eddie bond with the new mongs and they talk about how Taylor Swift won Super Bowl 58.

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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Barkeeper's Helper" 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Barkeeper's Helper" Written by Katie Wood Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Joshua Malina as the Barkeep; Annie Savage as the Saloon Doors; Craig Cackowski as Felton; Paul F. Tompkins as Zeke-209; and Hal Lublin as Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Direc…

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533: Comedy Dynasty with Chaunte Wayans 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Welcome to another amazing episode of Talkin' Sh*t, where laughter reigns supreme! In this side-splitting installment, join your host Eddie Ifft and Co-host Jason Auer as they welcome the incredibly talented comedian, Chaunte Wayans, to the mic. From hilarious anecdotes to uproarious observations on life's absurdities, no topic is off-limits with C…

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532: Captain of Douchary with Roxy Stylez and Yoshi 1:27:03

1+ y ago1:27:03

1:27:03

On this episode we have the beautiful Roxy Stylez of TikTok and OF fame. Roxy talks about how she put her haters and bullies on blast by going to straight for the jugular! She's not afraid to get personal. Subscribe now and join us as we dive deep into the world of the life of an OF model and not to mention Yoshi. What more do you want in a podcast…

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531: "I'm with George" with Kallan Reece and George Pérez 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Don't miss out on this episode! George Pérez and Kallan Reece couldn't be from further sides of the universe, but comedy brought them together. Listen in on how George survived in prison and Kallan talks about his stint running for governor. Hit that subscribe button, share this with your friends, and join us on this comedic journey. Get ready to c…

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530: Anglo Man with Tahir Moore and Gene Pompa 1:45:54

1+ y ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Get ready for a rib-tickling rollercoaster of laughter on this episode of Talkin' Sh*t. The legendary Gene Pompa steps into the spotlight, bringing his razor-sharp wit and unparalleled comedic timing to the conversation. Brace yourselves for Tahir Moore's unique brand of humor as he shares side-splitting anecdotes and unravels the comedy behind eve…

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Captain Laserbeam, "Holiday Jeer" 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

Captain Laserbeam, "Holiday Jeer" Written by Liz Hara Starring Sam Richardson as Captain Laserbeam; Hal Lublin as Phillip Fathom; Joshua Malina as Adventurekateer Douglas; Annie Savage as Adventurekateer Kristin; Janet Varney as Holly; Mark Gagliardi as Ginger; Marc Evan Jackson as SantaClaus Man; and Craig Cackowski as the Heroic Narrator. Produce…

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529: Come with a Friend With Rell Battle 1:08:46

1+ y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs in our latest episode as we sit down with the incomparable comedian Rell Battle! Brace yourselves for an unfiltered and side-splitting conversation that dives deep into the world of to hot topics in the media this week.

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The 2023 Daddy Awards! 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

34:43

Who was this year’s Best-Worst-Late Father-of-the-Year? Who was the best animal dad? Which saviors of culture are in line to clinch the Patrick Swayze Memorial Award for Excellence in the lifelong practice of Holistic Hotness? From Elon and King Charles to the best of this year’s celebrity memoir tell-alls, the celebrity dads of Tik Tok, and the fi…

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