Best Lateral With Tom Scott Podcasts (2025)

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142: The inverted tree 42:22

1d ago42:22

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Sam Denby, Adam Chase and Ben Doyle face questions about hilarious horrors, renamed ranks and portable plaques. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRO…

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A Lust for Life: 28 Years Later (2025) with Media Critic Heidy Morales. 37:32

14h ago37:32

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Boots—boots—boots—boots—movin' up and down again!” The summer of sequels continues with the third instalment of the 28 series which began in 2002 with 28 Days Later and followed up with 28 Weeks Later in 2007. Years brings back the original team behind 28 Days with director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), writer Alex Garland (Ex M…

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Let George Do It: Laura’s House (EP0313) 31:36

21h ago31:36

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Release Date: January 05, 2011 George and Brooksie are summoned to a house rumored to be haunted by a distraught woman who fears an evil house is influencing its owners. They arrive to find their client dead. Is it natural causes or murder? Original Air Date: July 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the …

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2317: Beyond the Headlines: Edward Dowd Exposes Unseen Health & Economic Data 37:46

1d ago37:46

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Greeting's from Saint Thomas Island! Jason's on the Real Estate Guys' Investor Summit at Sea cruise and reminds his listeners to sign up for the FREE MASTERCLASS every second Wednesday of the month! https://jasonhartman.com/wednesday Jason and Edward Dowd discussed the book "Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths" and its focus on the increas…

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Nero Wolfe: The Beautiful Archer (EP0312) 33:56

1d ago33:56

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Release Date: January 04, 2011 A young heir is killed while sitting in a car with his ex-girlfriend. Is she the murderer? Original Air Date: November 24, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bois…

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Encore: Guy Fieri and the Flying Mustard Jar 44:36

3d ago44:36

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In our debut episode, Food & Wine's executive features editor Kat Kinsman spoke with the one and only chef Guy Fieri. He's become a household name as a restaurateur, cookbook author, host of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games, Tournament of Champions and more smash-hit shows — and in recent years, as a mega-philanthropist who has rai…

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Thin Man: The Adventure of the Haunted Hams (EP0311) 33:04

5d ago33:04

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Release Date: January 04, 2011 A young heir is killed while sitting in a car with his ex-girlfriend. Is she the murderer? Original Air Date: November 24, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bois…

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Pointe and Shoe(T): From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) 30:11

5d ago30:11

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She's a maniac on the floor; literally. Ana de Armas is a orphan Eve Macarro who has been trained by the Ruska Roma in the fine art of dance and death. Was it "en pointe" ? Tune in to find out in the latest addition to the John Wick franchise Read our written review for the Cambridge Times here www.cambridgetoday.ca Talk to us Goose www.howdyoulike…

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2316 FBF: The Financial Health of America’s Social Classes with Dr. H. Woody Brock Author of ‘American Gridlock’ 1:02:02

8d ago1:02:02

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 283 published last October 26, 2012. Between 1980 and 2000, the wealth of our nation grew enormously. Interest rates dropped, dot com businesses grew, and then the housing market was rocketing. We then went into a tricky period where overall net worth grew a bit until the dot com crash; the middle class was sus…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Queen Anne Pistols Matter (EP0310)|Mystery Audio Drama 36:09

8d ago36:09

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Release Date: December 31, 2010 A pair of pistols is ensured for $15,000 with the policy terminating on delivery. The intended recipients refuse and that’s when the case starts to get interesting. Original Air Date: November 4, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://suppo…

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141: The world's longest poem 50:27

8d ago50:27

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Matt Gray, Daniel Peake and Charlotte Yeung face questions about slovenly sales, mystery meat and risky rabbits. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PR…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Black Angus (EP0309) 34:57

9d ago34:57

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Release Date: December 30, 2010 A son of a Scottish Lord breaks off his engagement and the jilted bride hires Holmes to find out the reason why. Holmes and Watson find themselves involved a mystery involving an ancient curse and rumors of werewolves. Original Air Date: October 19, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net…

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2315: The Tax Advantage: Unlock Your Real Estate Riches with Scott Saunders 37:20

8d ago37:20

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Jason focuses on income property as the most tax-favored asset class in America, including discussion of tax-saving opportunities like the 1031 exchange for investors. He promotes the availability of free monthly masterclasses on jasonhartman.com/Wednesday for listeners to register and attend. JasonHartman.com/Wednesday Jason then introduces Scott …

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Let George Do It: The Next to Last Guest (EP0308) 32:53

10d ago32:53

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Release Date: December 29, 2010 An elderly man hires George to see to the distribution of his securities to his three heirs goes off without a hitch. George finds out quickly that things aren’t what they seem when one of the benficiaries commits suicide. Original Air Date: June 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.ne…

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Nero Wolfe: The Careless Cleaner (EP0307) 34:18

11d ago34:18

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Release Date: December 28, 2010 A beautiful cleaning woman is found murdered in the room of an aritst with his marriage on the rocks. Original Air Date: November 17, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box…

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Karen Akunowicz and the Compliment That Changed Her Life 52:22

11d ago52:22

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25 years ago, James Beard Award-winning chef and Top Chef alum Karen Akunowicz received a compliment from a Food & Wine Best New Chef that changed her entire career path. On this episode, she opened up about her journey from musical theater kid and hardworking diner waitress to acclaimed restaurateur, the power of embracing her queer identity, the …

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ASKITA E175 Interview with Josh Wilk, Founder of Renew Democracy 250. 1:04:51

11d ago1:04:51

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In this episode of ASKITA, John gets asinine about our personal growth as it relates to American Democracy. This is a non-partisan episode that will get you thinking about how you engage in our political system. If you are stressed, anxious and looking for like minded poeple who care about community, you especially don't want to miss it. John intro…

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Thin Man: Adventure of the Passionate Palooka (EP0306) 33:56

12d ago33:56

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Release Date: December 27, 2010 Nick and Nora are hired to help a boxer find his beloved missing dog and his girlfriend before the big fight. Original Air Date: July 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO …

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2314 FBF: Deregulated Hedge Funds with Les Leopold Author of ‘How to Make a Million Dollars An Hour’ 1:18:53

15d ago1:18:53

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 332 published last August 11, 2013. Jason talks with Les Leopold on his new book: "How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour: Why Financial Elites get away with siphoning off America's Wealth." In the interview, Les details just how hedge funds are making unthinkable amounts of money. Les Leopold co-founded and cur…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Joan Sebastian Matter (EP0305) 35:14

15d ago35:14

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Release Date: December 24, 2010 A young woman is found dead. Is it murder or suicide? Neither the police nor Johnny can tell for sure. Original Air Date: October 28, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box…

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140: Tuvalu's lost star 53:32

15d ago53:32

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Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum face questions about financial fish, biased battles and temperamental temperatures. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. …

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ASKITA E174 Intervew with the Jewish Stripper 1:48:52

15d ago1:48:52

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In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Alla Kaplan, a former stripper and current business woman, about her life experiences and podcast "The Jewish Stripper." They discuss Alla's journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to her experiences in the adult entertainment industry, her struggles with mental health and substance abuse,…

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Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of the Stuttering Ghost (EP0304) 35:20

16d ago35:20

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Release Date: December 23, 2010 A woman comes to Holmes with a “talking dog” for the purpose of robbing him of an old case file. Why? Original Air Date: October 12, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box …

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2313: The Future of Real Estate: Exploring Bitcoin Mortgages & Crypto Loans with Milo 45:57

15d ago45:57

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Jason discusses the innovation in crypto mortgages and the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook despite doom and gloom predictions. He encourages listeners to attend the Wednesday masterclasses and reminds them to register for future sessions. Jason emphasizes the value of comparing current situations to historical contexts, highlighting…

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Let George Do It: Follow that Train (EP0303) 31:11

17d ago31:11

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Original Release Date: December 22, 2010 It’s Christmas and George gets a letter from a new client-a department store Santa Claus that wants him to solve the mystery of a missing electric train. But when Brooksie disappears, the case takes a more serious turn. Original Air Date: December 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdet…

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Everybody was Kung Fu/Karate Fighting: Karate Kid: Legends (2025) 35:10

18d ago35:10

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Just over 40 years after the original Karate Kid crane kicked its way into the zeitgeist we are back with the latest instalment; Karate Kid: Legends. Did it defend its belt? or did it get its leg swept? (or maybe an illegal kick to the face) Tune in to find out Talk to us Goose www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com…

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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Slaughtered Santas (EP0302) 35:38

18d ago35:38

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Original Release Date: December 21, 2010 Nero Wolfe is hired to investigate the death of several sidewalk Santas by a Santa who fears he will be next. Original Air Date: December 22, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Ad…

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Dr. Jessica B. Harris and the Hardcore Virginia Ham 51:27

18d ago51:27

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Dr. Jessica B. Harris is a scholar of the African food diaspora, an award-winning and prolific writer, a gifted storyteller and speaker, a teacher, and an icon to many. But what gets lost sometimes is that she's a person, first and foremost — one whose bookishness as a kid made it hard for her to connect with other kids. One raised by two artists w…

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Thin Man: The Boogie Woogie Murder (EP0301) 34:37

19d ago34:37

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Release Date: December 20, 2010 Nick and Nora are in a record shop when a woman is murdered. Nick sets out to solve the case. Original Air Date: February 9, 1945 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B…

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Mercury Theatre on the Air: The Man Who Was Thursday (EP0300s) 1:02:37

20d ago1:02:37

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Release Date: December 18, 2010 In G.K. Chesterton’s classic, Gabriel Syme (Orson Welles) is a police detective infiltrating the anarchist counsel of Europe. Original Air Date: September 5, 1938 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation…

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2312 FBF: The Collapse of Bear Stearns with Douglas Brunt Author of "Ghosts of Manhattan" & Former CEO of Authentium 47:42

22d ago47:42

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 337, published last September 6, 2013. Doug Brunt is the former CEO of Authentium and author of, "GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN." In his new book, he transports readers back to the extravagant times before Bear Stearns collapsed, exposing a culture with boundless bonuses, where the company expense account was routinely u…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jack Madigan Matter (EP0300) 31:17

22d ago31:17

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Release Date: December 17, 2010 A bail bondsman stands to lose $50,000 if two witnesses fail to show at trial and it’s Johnny’s job to locate them. Original Air Date: October 21, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam G…

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139: Unequal cufflinks 45:53

22d ago45:53

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Rowan Ellis, Dan Peake and Alec Watson face questions about cloud cover, sporting sons and deity displays. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Baconian Cipher (EP0299) 34:51

23d ago34:51

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Release Date: December 16, 2010 Sherlock Holmes is having a friendly argument with a visiting French detective over which country has the most ingenous criminals when the agony column leads the two Detectives and Dr. Watson into the English countryside to rescue a man in distress and finds himself asked to investigate who wrote Shakespeare’s plays.…

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2311: Investing Like Warren Buffett | Unlocking Wealth Through Boring Real Estate 43:58

24d ago43:58

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Jason talks about the increase in customs revenue under Trump's policies, highlighting a significant rise from $4 billion in 2015 to $22.3 billion, though he noted it would not solve government debt issues. He predicted a likely decrease in interest rates due to the disappearance of the inflation threat, which could lead to a surge in home buyers, …

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Let George Do It: Serenade to the Southern Star (EP0298) 32:55

24d ago32:55

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Release Date: December 15, 2010 George is hired to go on a cruise ship under false pretenses, and finds himself left at port, with someone having already boarded the ship. Original Air Date: June 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail …

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Nero Wolfe: Case of The Dear Dead Lady (EP0297) 31:12

25d ago31:12

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Release Date: December 14, 2010 Nero Wolfe is retained by the leader of a religious cult to save the life of the woman he loves. The woman is killed and now Wolfe’s client and two other men are accusing each other. Original Air Date: November 3, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basi…

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Matthew Lillard and the Glorious Dorito Salad 43:18

25d ago43:18

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You have a favorite Matthew Lillard film or TV performance. It might be SLC Punk, the Scream franchise, Scooby Doo, Hackers, She's All That, Twin Peaks: The Return, or the new Stephen King and Mike Flanagan movie The Life of Chuck. He's been working in Hollywood for over 30 years, and has a reputation for being kind to fans. But connecting with peo…

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Thin Man: The Case of the All-American Menace (EP0296) 24:32

26d ago24:32

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Release Date: December 13, 2010 A young woman comes to Nick Charles to ask her help to kill a man and get away with it. Nick and Nora then get notice that the potential victim “is dead.” Original Air Date: December 1, 1944 Quote of the show: “I do wish people would get bumped off before we go to sleep.”-Nora Support the show monthly at https://patr…

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2310 FBF: Creation vs. Evolution with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons of the Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture 49:13

29d ago49:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 210 published last April 24, 2011. Jason talks with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, a physician who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Disaster Medicine. He has a B.S. in Zoology and has completed the course work for a Masters degree in Microbiology. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/Jaso…

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