Best Jordan Crook Podcasts (2025)

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The Bear Season 4 42:41

1d ago42:41

42:41

This week, Jordan and Anthony review the fourth season of "The Bear." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:25 The Bear Season 4 review 20:24 The Bear Season 4 spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha

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This Is Not a Drill (w/ Roger Waters) | The Chris Hedges Report 46:50

18h ago46:50

46:50

Fame and fortune are often corrupting forces, ones that beget power and comfort. To stand with the afflicted requires sacrificing this privilege and few embody that sacrifice more profoundly than the legendary musician of Pink Floyd Roger Waters. For years, through his music and political action, Waters has amplified the voices of the oppressed. He…

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The End of Academic Freedom (w/ Maura Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report 49:29

9d ago49:29

49:29

The gutting of public funding for higher education in the United States has led to the takeover of universities by private donors, many of whom are Zionist entities and billionaires. As a result, universities have become, as guest Dr. Maura Finkelstein calls them, “banks and real estate development companies that offer classes.” As demonstrated by …

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Sirens and The Ultimatum Queer Love 49:08

16d ago49:08

49:08

This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony review the Netflix melodrama "Sirens" and the second season of the best reality romance competition, "The Ultimatum: Queer Love." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 3:53 Sirens review 14:40 Sirens spoiler discussion 31:25 Ultimatum: Queer Love season 2 review 39:15 Ult…

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Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and Sexual Blackmail Networks (w/ Nick Bryant) | The Chris Hedges Report 1:01:46

16d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Perhaps the biggest elephant in the room of American politics is the existence of a pedophilic blackmail network that involves some of the most powerful people in the country and the world. Despite efforts to get to the bottom of the Jeffrey Epstein case, which saw the trafficking and sexual exploitation of thousands of children, justice continues …

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Everything You Need To Know About War With Iran (w/ Alastair Crooke) | The Chris Hedges Report 57:44

22d ago57:44

57:44

Following attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, the world held its breath as the prospect of World War III loomed on the horizon. After 12 days of conflict, a ceasefire has brought about new uncertainty for the future. Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to make sense…

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Will Zohran Mamdani Empower or Betray the Working Class? (w/ Kshama Sawant) | The Chris Hedges Report 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Zohran Mamdani’s emphatic victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary has shaken the core of American politics. A self-described democratic socialist, Mamdani ran a campaign centered around affordability as well as relentless denunciation of the genocide in Gaza. Mamdani drew the ire of Zionists, right-wingers and the billionaire class …

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Starvation and Profiteering in Gaza (w/ Francesca Albanese) | The Chris Hedges Report 40:21

1M ago40:21

40:21

There is not much more that can be said about the unfathomable levels of devastation the genocide in Gaza has reached. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has been chronicling the genocide and joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to shed light on the curren…

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Why You Should Hate the Rich Even More (w/ Rob Larson) 57:34

1M ago57:34

57:34

The ultra-wealthy hover above the realities of the world around them like extraterrestrial aliens. Their material reality physically separates them from the rest of society with gated communities and private jets but paradoxically, their very wealth also severs them psychologically, unable to understand the reality of the 99%. Joining host Chris He…

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Mountainhead 47:54

1M ago47:54

47:54

This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony review "Mountainhead," the new tech billionaire satire from the creator of "Succession." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Mountainhead review 27:18 Mountainhead spoiler discussionBy Jordan Crook, Darrell Etherington, Anthony Ha

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Journalists and Their Shadows (w/ Patrick Lawrence) | The Chris Hedges Report 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Journalist A. J. Liebling famously said, "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” Today, in a world dominated by corporate capitalism — including subservient politicians and careerists — the press’s freedom has been eroded to mere margins. Journalist and writer Patrick Lawrence joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The C…

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How Paradise Lost Revolutionized the World (w/ Orlando Reade) | The Chris Hedges Report 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

There are few pieces of literature that remain as prescient and relevant throughout history as John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Thomas Jefferson, Malcolm X, Virginia Woolf, Thomas Paine and dozens more drew inspiration from and studied Milton’s grand work and the revolutionary themes within it. Professor Orlando Reade, in his book, What in Me Is Dark: …

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Andor Season 2 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

This week, Jordan and Anthony review the second season of the ambitious Star Wars political drama "Andor." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Andor Season 2 39:20 Andor Season 2 reviewBy Anthony Ha

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The Shared Mythological History of Israel and the US (w/ Joan Scott) | The Chris Hedges Report 51:19

2M ago51:19

51:19

The narratives surrounding Israel and their genocidal campaign against the Palestinians took decades to create and embed into the West’s psyche. The Holocaust, decades after its end, became a central part of the Jewish and Israeli identity. Enemies of the Israeli state were conflated with Nazis. The physical location of Israel became essential to C…

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Alex Pidgeon 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Alex Pidgeon — captain of Tennessee Rowing — joins this episode of the Everything Orange podcast. The Montreal native shares her journey from competitive swimming to rowing, starting on an erg at 16 before ever stepping into a boat — and how she went from resisting the sport to leading the Lady Vols through a historic third-place finish at the NCAA…

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Facing the Climate Crisis and Human Mortality (w/ Eiren Caffall) | The Chris Hedges Report 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

In a world gripped by daily catastrophes, there is one that affects all but lacks the attention it deserves. The climate crisis — pervaded by ecological collapse, war, endless resource accumulation fueled by capitalism — is the issue of our time. The warning signs are there but as author Eiren Caffall tells host Chris Hedges, people are not able to…

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The Studio and You 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

This week's episode has a real Summer Friday feel, as Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony discuss the big shows Darrell *isn't* watching, the video games we've been playing, the final season of "You," the Hollywood satire of "The Studio," and anything else that crosses our minds. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro …

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Shunsuke Mitsui 50:45

3M ago50:45

50:45

Shunsuke Mitsui stands as one of the most distinguished players in Tennessee men’s tennis history, embodying resilience, consistency, and unwavering determination on Rocky Top. Born and raised in Shizuoka, Japan, Shunsuke took a leap of faith that brought him over 6,500 miles from home to Knoxville. Over four unforgettable years, he’s racked up ove…

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The Dark Money Game (w/ Alex Gibney) | The Chris Hedges Report 48:33

3M ago48:33

48:33

On this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Chris Hedges speaks with filmmaker Alex Gibney about Gibney’s documentary series The Dark Money Game, which examines the “labyrinth of mirrors” that facilitates untraceable corruption through the American political system. Although both the Democratic and Republican parties have served the interests of th…

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Dave Parrington 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

Dave Parrington — the most decorated diving coach in SEC history, a former Olympian, and the driving force behind Tennessee’s decades-long diving success — is officially retiring. After 35 years on Rocky Top, Dave is closing the chapter on a legendary coaching career that includes 9 NCAA champions, 47 SEC titles, 16 SEC Coach of the Year honors, an…

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The West Serves as Israel's Police (w/ Richard Medhurst) | The Chris Hedges Report 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Richard Barnard, Sarah Wilkinson, Asa Winstanley and Richard Medhurst. These are some of the canaries in the coal mine for what is to come in the West as the region’s elite quickly becomes Israel’s international police. Medhurst joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to talk about his own experiences in the United Kingdo…

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The Last of Us Season 2 51:06

3M ago51:06

51:06

This week, Jordan and Anthony discuss the beginning of The Last of Us Season 2 - specifically the first two episodes, which include some major! plot! developments! If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:38 The Last of Us Season 2 first impressions 11:22 Last of Us season 2 spoiler discussion…

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Jordan Crooks 45:14

3M ago45:14

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He’s an NCAA champion, an Olympic finalist, a world champion, a world-record holder, and the fastest swimmer in NCAA history. But for this week, Jordan Crooks is also our guest on the Everything Orange podcast! Holding every major sprinting record in Tennessee history and having already made a global name for himself, Jordan concluded his collegiat…

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Israel’s Eradication of Gaza’s Healthcare System (w/ Dr. Feroze Sidhwa) | The Chris Hedges Report 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

If anyone can witness the genocide in Gaza with utmost clarity, it would be medical professionals working there. Their accounts continue to be as harrowing as those of journalists and Gazans themselves, stripped of rhetoric and left with only raw truth. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a general, trauma and critical care surgeon in California, has been to Gaza t…

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Emptying Gaza (w/ Norman Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report 58:06

4M ago58:06

58:06

Israel, both materially and rhetorically, has made their intent to destroy the Palestinian people clear. One of the most renowned and courageous Middle East scholars, Norman Finkelstein, has assiduously documented the Palestinian plight for decades and he joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report. Finkelstein and Hedges ass…

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Sarah Schmitt 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

Sarah Schmitt — the Lady Vols' pole vault record-holder — joins us in this episode of the Everything Orange Podcast. The junior standout reflects on her journey from gymnastics to pole vault, her breakout 2023 season, and what it meant to break both the indoor (4.46m) and outdoor (4.38m) school records in the same year. With another SEC medal under…

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The White Lotus Season 3 58:54

4M ago58:54

58:54

This week, Jordan and Anthony review the Thailand-focused third season of "The White Lotus." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:25 White Lotus Season 3 review 17:32 White Lotus Season 3 spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha

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Karlyn Pickens 30:04

4M ago30:04

30:04

Karlyn Pickens — the record-holder for the fastest softball pitch ever thrown — joins us in this episode of the Everything Orange Podcast. The Lady Vols star reflects on her historic 78.2 mph pitch, the support she’s received at Tennessee, and how her record has made an impact towards putting women's sports on the big stage. With the team now enter…

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The Economics of a Dying Empire (w/ Richard Wolff) | The Chris Hedges Report 48:54

4M ago48:54

48:54

“These are levels of craziness that are part of the decline I suspect of all empires when they consume themselves,” Professor Richard Wolff says of America’s current situation in the outset of Donald Trump’s second term. He joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the history and rationale behind the decisions m…

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The Secret Military History of the Internet (w/ Yasha Levine) | The Chris Hedges Report 58:27

4M ago58:27

58:27

The internet, from its inception, was created to be a tool of mass surveillance. It was developed first as a counterinsurgency tool for the Vietnam War and the rest of the Global South, but like many devices of foreign policy naturally it made its way back to U.S. soil. Yasha Levine, in his book Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of t…

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Severance Season 2 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony review the long-awaited second season of "Severance." if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Severance Season 2 17:58 Severance Season 2 spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha

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Chaz Lanier 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

Fresh off his NCAA Tournament debut Chaz Lanier — new Tennessee record-holder for three-pointers made in a season — joins us in this episode of the Everything Orange Podcast. The Nashville native reflects on his record-setting performances in Tennessee’s wins over Wofford and UCLA and the team’s relentless mindset heading into the Sweet 16 against …

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Erasing History: How Fascism Works (w/ Jason Stanley) 59:09

4M ago59:09

59:09

Ever since the first Donald Trump administration, the word “fascism” has dominated discussion around Trump’s policies and ambitions to the extent of semantic satiation. Liberals and leftists often use fascism as a blanket term for anything right-wing politicians represent and Republicans equally use “communism” to denote Democratic or left-wing pol…

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Cat Aulia 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

Lady Vol Tennis has surged into the top 10 of the national rankings, and the stellar play of Catherine Aulia has been big reason why. The junior from Australia joins the Everything Orange podcast, giving us a broad look at the success of Tennessee Women’s Tennis in 2025. Cat breaks down the schedule and gives us insight into the roster that’s been …

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America’s Constitutional Crisis (w/ Katherine Franke) | The Chris Hedges Report 43:18

5M ago43:18

43:18

Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest and detention in a Louisiana ICE facility is a harbinger for a new authoritarian era of the United States. Khalil’s arrest, the capitulation of Columbia University against dissent and protest by its own students and the Trump administration’s threat of stripping the university of $400 million in grants if it does not meet it…

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Paradise 43:27

5M ago43:27

43:27

This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony discuss the latest season of Love Is Blind Season 8, Severance Season 2, and the new Hulu show Paradise. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:43 Love is Blind Season 8 discussion discussion 11:34 Severance Season 2 discussion 25:11 Paradise Season 1 review (spoilers fo…

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Andre Turrentine 27:37

5M ago27:37

27:37

It’s spring football time in Tennessee! Andre Turrentine joins the podcast this week to discuss spring ball, off-season work, and reflections on his previous seasons at Tennessee - highlighted by his diving endzone interception to keep Iowa from scoring in the 2024 Citrus Bowl. From the biggest offseason focuses to standout players in the DB room, …

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Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal (w/ Mohammed el-Kurd) | The Chris Hedges Report 50:25

5M ago50:25

50:25

Any account of the decades-long occupation of Palestine from a Palestinian is immediately expected to be refined within a specific lens to appeal to the pathos of Western society. Well meaning activists, journalists and politicians may intend to share the stories of Palestinians, but end up curating them into a digestible format, one adjacent to th…

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How the Media Walked us into Autocracy (w/ Ralph Nader) | The Chris Hedges Report 57:27

5M ago57:27

57:27

The American corporate coup d'état is almost complete as the first weeks of the Trump administration exemplify. If there has been one person who saw this coming, and has taken courageous action over the years to prevent it, it would be Ralph Nader. The former presidential candidate, consumer advocate and corporate critic joins host Chris Hedges on …

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Chris Hedges: The World After Gaza (w/ Chris Hedges) | The Chris Hedges Report 51:38

5M ago51:38

51:38

The Holocaust is the quintessential example of human evil for people in the West. In the rest of the world, especially in the Global South, the atrocity of the Holocaust — genocide — has had a closer proximity both in time and place. Colonialism in Africa, destructive wars in Asia and most recently, genocide in the Middle East, have shaped the live…

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The Gorge 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony review the Apple TV+ romance horror action movie (oh no, not another one) "The Gorge" and then offer a few more thoughts on "Silo" Season 2. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:25 The Gorge review 17:25 The Gorge spoiler discussion 46:03 Silo Season 2 spoiler discussi…

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