Best Chop N It Up Podcasts (2025)

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484: Doppelgängers

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We got a tip about a meat plant selling pig intestines as fake calamari, wondered if it could be true, and decided to investigate. Doppelgängers, doubles, evil twins and not-so-evil twins, this week. Fred Armisen co-hosts with Ira Glass. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Fred Armisen worked u…

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What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn’t Understand About Autism

3d ago

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When Donald Trump made an alliance with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., he brought vaccine skepticism and the debunked link between vaccines and autism into the center of the MAGA agenda. Though the scientific establishment has long disproven that link, as many as one in four Americans today believe that vaccines may cause autism. In April, Kennedy, now th…

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John Seabrook on the Destructive Family Battles of “The Spinach King”

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John Seabrook’s new book is about a family business—not a mom-and-pop store, but a huge operation run by a ruthless patriarch. The patriarch is aging, and he cannot stand to lose his hold on power, nor let his children take over the enterprise. This might sound like the plot of HBO’s drama “Succession,” but the story John tells in “The Spinach King…

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The Moth Podcast: Hoses and Home Ec

4d ago

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On this episode... two stories, one about a Home Economics class, the other about a sibling rivalry. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.Storytellers:Suzanne Ketchum Adams learns to stand up for herself in a Home Ec class.Jeff Rose’s mother tells him not to ruin his nice suit for Church.Podcast # 922 To learn more about listener data and our pri…

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Pride Inside

4d ago

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It’s June, time to celebrate Pride privately and publicly. Host Meg Wolitzer presents four works that celebrate the complexities of love family and belonging. Ivan E. Coyote’s “No Bikini,” read by Becca Blackwell, offers one child’s act of quiet rebellion. Lovers drift together, and apart, in Michael Cunningham’s “Sleepless,” read by Mike Doyle. A …

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The Moth Radio Hour: Life's a Mystery

7d ago

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This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:A shady …

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Too Hot For Radio: Rachel B. Glaser "Ira and the Whale"

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Rachel B. Glaser has been recognized as one of Granta Magazine's Best Young American Novelists, and her work has been showcased in prestigious publications such as The Paris Review and McSweeney's. "Ira & the Whale" was honored with an O. Henry Prize in 2023. Jeff Hiller is an actor who has been a charming anchor of the HBO series Somebody Somewher…

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Celebrating the O’Henry Prize, with Amor Towles

11d ago

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Host Meg Wolitzer is presents two stories from a live SELECTED SHORTS evening celebrating the O’Henry Prize, with guest editor Amor Towles, bestselling author of volumes including A Gentleman from Moscow.On today’s show, Allegra Hyde imagines the very near future as a never-ending road trip, in “Mobilization,” read by Jane Kaczmarek. And a family i…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Who's Got Your Back?

14d ago

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In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers:Ryan Roe's father proves instrum…

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The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices

18d ago

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.Storytellers:Helen Langlee Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’…

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With A Little Help

18d ago

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents four stories in which characters give, and get, a little assistance, from friends, strangers and family. A daughter copes with a cantankerous parent in “How to Take Dad to the Doctor” by Jenny Allen, performed by Jennifer Mudge. A woman moves to a new town and makes a strange new friend in Laura van den Berg’s “Friends,” …

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The Moth Radio Hour: Lemon Pepper Wings All Flats Wet

21d ago

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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison…

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The Moth Podcast: More Mothers

25d ago

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On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.St…

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The New Yorker: A Century of Fiction

25d ago

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of The New Yorker. One of the magazine’s strengths has always been its fiction, and honor of this winning literary streak, this year saw the release of the collection, A Century of Fiction in The New Yorker. The quartet of stories on this show is drawn from that volume. The prog…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Mama Bear

28d ago

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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Donald Harrison plays piano at a gay bar.Luann Sims throws a broccoli-themed party. Muneesh Jain travels …

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Hiding in Plain Sight

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about secrets that are just beneath the surface of the narratives and lives of the characters. In Walter Dean Myers’ “The Beast in the Labyrinth” children must conceal their real selves in a hostile society. The reader is Jelani Alladin. And the Shirley Jackson classic “The Lottery” demonstrates how the inconc…

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Proxy with Yowei Shaw

1M ago

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The case of George, a guy who got dumped by his bisexual wife, who left him for another woman. For her new podcast Proxy, former Invisibilia host Yowei Shaw finds a proxy to stand in for George's ex - another queer woman who left her straight relationship, former Invisibilia host Hanna Rosin. Proxy investigates niche emotional conundrums through co…

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The Moth Radio Hour: When Time Slows Down

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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storyt…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Live from New York: Give me Five - Stories of the Senses

1M ago

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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from New York City. Stories of the senses: touch, smell, sound, and sight. This episode is hosted by Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Medi…

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The Moth Podcast: Grocery Trips and Italian Trysts

2M ago

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This week's stories are going to take us from a sexy Italian tryst, to a life-changing realization. From learning to love, to learning to accept help from others. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.Storytellers:Julie Baker learns to come to terms with her blind cane.Hanna Bowens goes to Italy to meet someone she met on a dating app.Podcas…

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Introducing: What We Spend

2M ago

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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The Moth Radio Hour: Pleasantly Surprised

2M ago

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This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Medi…

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The Moth Podcast: National Parks Week

2M ago

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In honor of National Parks Week, we've got three stories, all about our National Parks, and why they matter. This episode was hosted by Tim Lopez.Storytellers:Kathy Nicarry finds strength in Yellowstone National Park.Tim Lopez is feeling a bit lost, and then becomes a Park Ranger in California.95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off w…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Late Night

2M ago

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Join The Moth Radio Hour for a night out -- with this week’s stories of late night adventures or, should we say, misadventures. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers:Gary Yiminez proves just how far he's willing to …

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More Terrestrials Coming Soon!

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Terrestrials returns Thursday, April 17th with a brand-new season! This spring, we’re diving into the wonderfully weird. Get ready to meet some of the fiercest, strangest creatures on Earth—from Hawaiian jungle goblins to New York City’s elusive sewer beasts to nine-foot-tall misunderstood snow monsters. When we take a closer look at the creatures …

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The Moth Radio Hour: For the Ages

2M ago

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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at s…

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The Hybrid: A Miracle Mule

2M ago

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In the game of life, every species is like an action figure. You got your dogs and your dung beetles, your bald eagles and your blueberries. And for a long time scientists believed it was pretty much impossible for those action figures to mix and make a new kind of action figure that was able to have its own babies (dog beetles? Baldberries? Nah). …

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The Water Walker: One Surfer’s Epic Escape

2M ago

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The ocean can be a scary place: the waves are so strong, the water so deep. But surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo tells the story of an earthling who figured out how to walk on water and literally defy the rules of gravity. If you want a big SPOILER, here it is: It’s only human for the season, the grandfather of modern-day surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. D…

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The Unimaginable: How Gravitational Waves (Literally) Rocked Our World

2M ago

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Over a billion lightyears ago, in the darkness of outer space, a collision of black holes sent out a fleet of invisible waves that were headed right toward planet Earth. The waves were so powerful they could ripple spacetime but most people on Earth didn't believe the waves were real. SPOILER ALERT: The waves are called gravitational waves and…they…

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The Trio: A Bald Eagle Love Story

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High above the banks of the Mississippi river, a nest holds the secret life of one of America’s most patriotic creatures. Their story puzzles scientists, reinforces indigenous wisdom, and wows audiences, all thanks to a park ranger named Ed, and a well-placed webcam. If you want to spoil the mystery, here ya go: it’s a bald eagle. Actually, it’s th…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Delicious! Stories of Food & Feelings

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Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef…

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The Moth Podcast: March Madness

2M ago

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March Madness has us thinking about threes, dunks, and triple-doubles… but March is also Women’s History Month, so we’re thinking about basketball in a slightly different way. So we've got two stories all about women's basketball. This episode was hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.Storytellers:Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college baske…

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The Moth Radio Hour: The Love Hurts SLAM

3M ago

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A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost, love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Andrew Brown comes face to fa…

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WHO LOVES WHO 43:37

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Welcome back to this week's episode of The MVP. Today, the fellas chop it up about paired couples and whose love was strongest. Did we get it right? Are the facts to why valid? Or were we wrong the entire time? There's only one way to find out. So, tune in now for the laughs and sounds of the crew. MVP.E-Mail: [email protected] on …

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Draws N Jaws 1:32:05

3M ago1:32:05

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. Today's discussion is centered around reliving the good days, taking trips, and adulterous games. Once you mix in the seasoning the team brings, be prepared for the laughs that ensue. MVP!E-Mail: [email protected] on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC15ePEuXVAl7fZRcP2LT8oQ/featuredA…

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Back For The First Time 1:16:02

4M ago1:16:02

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Welcome us, and welcome yourselves back to The MVP!!!! Now, don't get too hype because we might be right back on a hiatus, lol. To kick things off, we give our thoughts on K. Dot and his overall Superbowl performance. Following up, dating advice for 2025, our slept on artist picks (with a possible glimpse), and the difference between raising a girl…

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Most Awaited Album Review 2:09:56

9M ago2:09:56

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The fellas are back at it with a debut album episode by one of their own!!!! It's time to see what this brother has been cooking, the back story of how it came to be, and hear the songs crafted before it drops. So, tune in now for the laughs and for damn sure, the sounds!!! It's none other than the MVP. www.youtube.com/I_AM_H.I.M E-Mail: mansviewpo…

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READY FOR WHATEVER 1:06:22

1y ago1:06:22

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. As the week unfolded, we saw a lot of things happen. From Diddy, the welcoming committee, and a different way to stop bullying. So you know the fellas have to give their take on it all. Also, as promised, a snippet to one of the tracks off of Book's not so far off in the distance release. Tune in now for t…

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WAVING THE WHITE FLAG 1:22:29

1y ago1:22:29

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. After a quick reset, the fellas are back to their regularly scheduled takes. First, we dissect the state of the W. We then switch gears and give our final words on the current hip hop scene amidst the latest music and head to head competition. Bringing it all together, a recap for Kingdom of the Planet of …

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WE'VE GOT ACTION 1:30:56

1y ago1:30:56

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. It's what the masses have been awaiting as the Big Stepper has stepped out from the shadows. What is going to drop next??!! Also, the fellas give their recap of the NBA playoffs so far, the Buffs, and some other gems in the mix. Tune in now for the laughs and sounds of the squad. MVP!!!INTRO AND OUTRO PROD…

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Struggling with the Return of On The Cinder 1:09:08

1y ago1:09:08

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On The Cinder are here to talk to Trev about their new album Heavy-Handed Which releases on May 7th. They talk touring, beer, and more. Reminder this is the last episode to be uploaded on the Archive. Please re-search and subscribe to The Struggling Artist Podcast if you read The Struggling Artist podcast Archive on your podcast app RIGHT NOW YOU A…

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FIGHT ON 1:17:24

1y ago1:17:24

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. Our apologies to the vegetarian viewers, but there's been a lot of beef on the grill, and we got to serve it up. Drake, Dot, Breezy, and Quavo.....the tracks just don't stop. The fellas also recap this weeks PPV boxing event with insight for what's next. Last, we also give some analysis and perspective to …

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Struggling with Scotty Saints & The True believers 56:37

1y ago56:37

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Scotty Saints is back to catch up with Trev and talk about what’s going on with the band. Their new singles, and the state of algorithms in music. Bandcamp Instagram Spotify RIGHT NOW YOU AER LISTENING TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ARCHIVE. AFTER APRIL 29TH THERE WILL BE NO MORE UPLOADS TO THIS FEED. PLEASE GO SUBSCRIBE TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST …

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AINT NO WAY 1:17:17

1y ago1:17:17

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. On today's slate of debate: what defines a HOF career and the metrics, how do you feel about the Drake v Ross v Dot v Everybody battle, and more. Tune in now for the laughs and sounds of the squad. MVP!!!PRODUCED BY BOGERE-Mail: [email protected] on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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Struggling Artist Record Club: March 2024 41:17

1y ago41:17

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Trev and Chris read reviews from members and talk about Struggling Artist Record Club’s selection for March of 2024 The Scoffs— The Lonely Ones RIGHT NOW YOU AER LISTENING TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ARCHIVE. AFTER APRIL 29TH THERE WILL BE NO MORE UPLOADS TO THIS FEED. PLEASE GO SUBSCRIBE TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ON YOUR PREFERED PODCA…

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THE STRUGGLING ARTIST IS MOVING! 2:07

1y ago2:07

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RIGHT NOW YOU AER LISTENING TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ARCHIVE. AFTER APRIL 29TH THERE WILL BE NO MORE UPLOADS TO THIS FEED. PLEASE GO SUBSCRIBE TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ON YOUR PREFERED PODCAST PLATFORM AND IF WE AREN'T THERE EMAIL US [email protected] AND WE WILL BE SURE TO ADD IT RIGHT AWAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVEN…

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Struggling with Diablogato 53:20

1y ago53:20

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Drew, Jesse, and Chuck of Diablogato talk with Trev about their new Single Lost Highway , ten years of being a band, Music videos, and much more. The music video for Lost Highway drops on 4/17/2024 so be on the lookout for an amazing David Lynch-esque style music video. Diablogato Website RIGHT NOW YOU AER LISTENING TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST…

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ITS A COLE WORLD 1:12:57

1y ago1:12:57

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Welcome to this week's episode of the MVP. It's a Cole World we live in, but shout out to everyone that leveled up. We are talking about the Final Boss, Carolina activity, the NBA, and getting like the Petrelli's!!! The time has come for the laughs and sounds of the squad. MVP!!!!INTRO PRODUCED BY BOGERE-Mail: [email protected] on …

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Struggling with Girth Control 1:07:20

1y ago1:07:20

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Girth Control talk with the Trev about the band, their music, Albany NY, and how letting go of the seriousness of your music may be the best formula to your Success. Click here To grab a copy of Life is Too short for Girth Control on vinyl from Insidious Industries Bandcamp Instagram RIGHT NOW YOU AER LISTENING TO THE STRUGGLING ARTIST PODCAST ARCH…

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FOR THE LADIES 1:06:01

1y ago1:06:01

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Welcome to this week's episode of The MVP. On deck is a futuristic recap of the NCAAW championship and the stars of the league with what's still to come. We also deliver an in-depth review of the new Godzilla v Kong movie. Tune in now for the sounds, laughs, and more with the fellas. MVP!!!INTRO PRODUCED BY BOGERE-Mail: [email protected]…

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