Best Steve Benson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 210| July 11, 2025: Ambiguous Grief: Steve Benson Dead at 71 52:07

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Steve Benson, former cartoonist for the Arizona Republic, a fierce critic of the Mormon Church despite his family’s prominence within it, and a notable creator of controversial cartoons during the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away. Born in 1954, Benson began his career at the Arizona Republic in 1980, where he won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Ca…

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Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel 1:25:53

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In the premiere episode of Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre, Frank kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Joining Frank for an hour of stories, memories and laughs are GGACP producing partner Dara Gottfried, entertainment reporter Gino Salomone, and comedy legend …

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Mini-Ep: Around the World with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon Encore 14:35

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GGACP celebrates the centenaries of screen legends Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis (born 1925) with this ENCORE of a 2015 mini-episode saluting one of the boys' favorite comedies (okay...one of Frank's favorite comedies), Blake Edwards' sprawling, slapstick road picture "The Great Race." ALSO in this episode: Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets o…

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GGACP Classic: LIVE Singalong and Trivia Show 1:30:11

6d ago1:30:11

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the #1 record of 1975, "Love Will Keep Us Together" with this LIVE singalong episode (from Sid Gold’s Request Room in New York City) and tribute to songwriter Neil Sedaka (and others). In this episode, Gilbert and Frank are accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Joe McGinty and a roomful of passionate (and kn…

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A Conversation about Homelessness with Gina O'Keefe 28:54

7d ago28:54

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Homelessness is an issue that surrounds us. Most of us when we see a homeless person either drive or walk on by. In this episode I interview Gina 0'Keefe who went to the curb, the alley, the side street and sat and talked with the homeless person to hear their story. It's a compelling conversation where we hear one person tell her story of building…

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Introducing Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre 1:32

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A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cult…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 209: “The History of Third Parties” 1:04:37

9d ago1:04:37

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Hey Elon! You’re going to need this history lesson. On the “DMZ America Podcast, Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) consider the prospects for Elon Musk’s “America Party” and the wild ride of third parties in U.S. politics! On Saturday, Musk, the billionaire disruptor, announced the launch of his “America Party” after blasting Trump’s $3.3 t…

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Carl Gottlieb Encore 1:57:11

10d ago1:57:11

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite summer blockbuster, "Jaws" with this ENCORE of an 2018 interview with screenwriter-director Carl Gottlieb. In this episode, Carl discusses his work on “Jaws 2” and “Jaws 3-D,” the ingenuity of Steven Spielberg, the effectiveness of “unseen horror” and the many challenges of bringing the o…

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The Jim Benson Show, July 6, 2025 50:40

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The Jim Benson Show Iran Issues Religious Order To Kill Trump What latest Supreme Court Rulings Mean for America's future Biden's EV Mandate Iran's Fatwa To Kill Trump Supreme Court's Latest Rulings Election IntegrityBy [email protected] (Author)

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GGACP Classic: Phil Rosenthal 1:31:30

14d ago1:31:30

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GGACP marks July's "National Culinary Arts Month" by revisiting this interview with foodie, Emmy-winning writer-producer and star of the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil," Phil Rosenthal. In this episode, Phil chats with Gilbert and Frank about a number of compelling topics, including the “sex appeal” of comedians, the vulgarity of network sitcom…

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Keith Carradine Encore 1:38:13

17d ago1:38:13

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of Robert Altman's musical comedy-drama "Nashville" (released in June, 1975) with this ENCORE of an interview with one of the film's stars, Oscar-winner Keith Carradine. On this episode Keith joins the boys for a fond look back at his frequent collaborations with the legendary director, his friendships with co-…

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An interview with Dan Zehrer of Bear Cavalry Paints 53:04

20d ago53:04

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My guest this month is Dan Zehrer, founder of the paint company described as a sleeper hit of Adepticon 2025, Bear Cavalry Paints! This ecologically conscious paint company operates out of Oregon State here in the great Pacific Northwest and have been making some fantastic paints for about a year now. I picked up their original set this past winter…

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GGACP Classic: Carol Leifer 1:28:50

21d ago1:28:50

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June's Pride Month celebration continues as GGACP revisits this interview with standup comedian and Emmy-winning writer-producer Carol Leifer. In this episode, Carol joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about early comedy influences Mickey Katz, Allan Sherman and Vaughn Meader, her salad days at The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star and scripting unfo…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 208: Zohran Mamdani's Shocking Win in NYC 43:38

21d ago43:38

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In a stunning upset, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani clinched the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, a centrist heavyweight backed by billionaire donors. Mamdani’s victory, declared on June 24, 2025, after Cuomo conceded, marks a seismic shift in the city’s politics, fueled b…

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Peter Asher Encore 1:20:04

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 22) of Grammy-winning producer, British Invasion rocker and former Apple Records exec Peter Asher by presenting this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Peter joins the boys for a fascinating discussion about the genius of James Taylor, the profound influence of the Everly Brothers, the rivalry …

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The Jim Benson Show, June 22, 2025 55:11

24d ago55:11

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The Jim Benson Show The Hidden Hands of Direction and Funding of Anti-ICE Riots Will Trump intervene militarily in Israel-Iran War?By [email protected] (Author)

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 206: "U.S. War Against Iran?" 1:03:12

26d ago1:03:12

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Get ready for an explosive episode of the “DMZ America Podcast,” where Left-leaning editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and Right-wing cartoonist Scott Stantis tackle the hottest geopolitical mess of the moment: Should Donald Trump throw the U.S. into Israel’s unprovoked air war against Iran? The past 24 hours have been wild—Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear …

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GGACP Classic: Victoria Price 1:18:18

28d ago1:18:18

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GGACP's celebration of Pride Month continues with this look back at a 2015 interview with the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price. In this episode, Victoria talks about her father’s run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Pete…

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AI, Automation, and the Future of Sales: What Works (and What Doesn’t) - Outside Sales Talk with Bill Rice 59:01

28d ago59:01

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Bill is the founder of Kaleidico and Bill Rice Strategy Group. He helps companies develop effective lead-generation strategies and optimize their sales operations. Bill’s expertise spans from the early days of pre-Google and Facebook to modern AI-driven solutions. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how you can use AI and automation in sales. Here…

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Carol Kane Encore 1:29:39

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actress Carol Kane (b. June 18) with this ENCORE presentation of an interview from 2020. In this episode, Carol talks about the cinema of the 1970s, Oscar acceptance speeches, the generosity of Jack Nicholson, the inventiveness of Andy Kaufman and her admiration for (and friendship with) the legendary B…

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GGACP Classic: Jay Thomas 1:20:01

1M ago1:20:01

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GGACP's celebration of National DJ Month continues with this 2014 interview with the late comedian, radio personality and Emmy-winning actor Jay Thomas. In this episode, Jay talks about playing doomed hockey star Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” and tabloid talker Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown” and shares some brutally candid anecdotes about everything from s…

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Wink Martindale Encore 1:27:11

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GGACP celebrates June's National DJ Month with this ENCORE of an interview with the recently departed disc jockey, recording artist, radio/TV personality and longtime game show host Wink Martindale. In this episode, Wink shares six decades of show business memories, including performing for Ed Sullivan, interviewing Jan and Dean, cutting a Top Ten …

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The Jim Benson Show, June 8, 2025 57:24

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The Jim Benson Show Trump-Musk Feud: How Serious Is It? Eliminating the wokesim rot that has for decades flourished on American campuses. #Donald Trump #Elon Musk #Trump-Musk Feud #Ukraine Strikes Russia #Russia-Ukraine War #Wokesim #Harvard University #Columbia University #Deep StateBy [email protected] (Author)

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 205: “Will Dems Pay for BidenGate?” 1:20:16

1M ago1:20:16

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Time for the “DMZ America Podcast,” where best friends from opposite politics come together. Left-wing firebrand Ted Rall and right-wing sharp-shooter Scott Stantis dive headfirst into the wild revelations about Joe Biden’s mental acuity and physical state, as exposed in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s explosive book, “Original Sin: President Biden…

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GGACP Classic: Michael Feinstein 1:53:20

1M ago1:53:20

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GGACP celebrates Pride Month by revisiting this 2022 interview with Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician and historian Michael Feinstein. In this episode, Michael serenades Gilbert and Frank with classic tunes from the “Great American Songbook” and talks about performing at Hollywood parties, dining with Frank Sinatra, “accompanying” Judy Garland, be…

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Bruce Dern Encore 1:26:34

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 4) of Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2016 interview. In this episode, Bruce joins the boys for a refreshingly candid conversation about acting, risk taking, the definition of genius and the value of teamwork. Also, Bette Davis bashes Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock “p…

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CARLOS MURGUIA- Bye Diane (Chicago, Encanto, Kelly Clarkson) 1:22:54

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Keyboard player and singer, Carlos Murguia, tells the story of his entrance into the band, Chicago. He talks about his experiences as a session singer in Los Angeles. He discusses his album, ‘Wake Up”, and what it was like writing, arranging, and producing the whole album himself. He reminisces about moving to L.A. as a young man with a band with h…

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GGACP Classic: George Takei 1:27:42

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The GGACP team marks May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with one of the world’s best-loved pop culture figures, actor-activist George Takei. In this episode, George shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude …

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Becoming a Top Sales Producer - Outside Sales Talk with Andrew Barbuto 49:06

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Andrew is a top-performing adtech sales professional with a passion for helping customers. Over the past eight years, he’s sold $250MM in services and software, becoming the top-grossing rep at two digital media companies. Andrew’s first sales book, “Top Sales Producer: How To Crush Your Sales Quota” is releasing June 2025. He’ll be sharing his pro…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 204: “BidenGate: We Told You So” 1:06:21

2M ago1:06:21

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It's time for a payback episode of the "DMZ America Podcast"! Hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) dive into the jaw-dropping revelations of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. The book confirms what Ted and Scott have been shouti…

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An interview with "Burky" of Gametoppers! 46:09

2M ago46:09

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My guest this month is Kevin "Burky" Burkhardsmeier, founder and owner of Gametoppers! I backed their Kickstarter back in 2020 for their 6x4' table topper, the "Mycroft" and it's since become my most-used gaming peripheral. I really love this product so I was excited to get the chance to speak with its creator on the podcast. Burky was kind enough …

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Sonny Fox Encore 1:34:35

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GGACP marks Memorial Day 2025 with this ENCORE presentation of a favorite episode, as producer, broadcaster and World War II veteran Sonny Fox discusses his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war, his years as host of the beloved children’s show “Wonderama” and his memories of the notorious quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Also: Sonny hosts …

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The Jim Benson Show, May 25, 2025 58:32

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The Jim Benson Show Critics Say James Comey Calls for Trump Assassination Trump Administration files lawsuit to reign in corrupt leftist Federal judgesBy [email protected] (Author)

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Bobby Slayton 1:28:07

2M ago1:28:07

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of the legendary “Pit Bull of Comedy” — actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton (b. May 25) by revisiting this interview from back in 2016. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harr…

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Interview with Irwin Keller 43:31

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Irwin Keller is described as a Rabbi, teacher, writer, hope-monger and now my friend. Irwin is a fun, brilliant person. In this interview you'll hear Rabbi Keller talk about his progressive synagogue and the stands they've taken on LGBTQI+ issues and the war in Palestine. He has a prophetic voice that speaks from the margins to the center. His work…

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Jeff Ross Encore 1:22:53

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GGACP continues its celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of an interview with “Roastmaster General” Jeffrey Ross (Lifschultz) from way back in 2014. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of his favorite roasts -- and roast jokes -- and recalls his friendships with showbiz icons Buddy Hackett, Bea Arthur and Sid Caesar. PL…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 203: "SCOTUS to Decide Birthright Citizenship” 50:03

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This week’s DMZ America podcast delivers a compelling deep dive into the Supreme Court’s high-stakes oral arguments on national stays, separation of powers, and the 14th Amendment. Hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis, joined by legal expert Ricardo Aparicio, unpack a case that could reshape the core of American governance. The Court is grappling with …

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GGACP Classic: Ed Begley Jr. 1:33:57

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GGACP celebrates Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month by revisiting this memorable interview with veteran actor and environmentalist ED BEGLEY JR. In this episode, Ed talks about the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of “The In-Laws,” the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also…

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Kelly Carlin Encore 1:13:48

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (May 12, 1937) of legendary comedian, writer and actor George Carlin with this ENCORE of a 2015 interview with writer-performer KELLY CARLIN. In this episode, Kelly discusses her revealing memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion” and shares treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who changed and r…

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The Jim Benson Show, May 11, 2025 46:01

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The Jim Benson Show What They're Not Telling You About The Great Reset and Agenda 2030 The struggle goes on against the globalist/communist plot to take over the world. Crooked Joe Biden Trump's Agenda World Economic Forum WEF United Nations UN Klaus Schwab Henry Kissinger Globalism The Great Reset Agenda 2030…

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GGACP Classic: Marathon Man & Road to Perdition 22:38

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GGACP celebrates May's National Dental Care Month by revisiting this discussion of a favorite Gilbert and Frank movie, the classic 1976 thriller "Marathon Man." In this mini-episode: Roy Scheider finds trouble, Dustin Hoffman relies on "the Method," Laurence Olivier attracts a crowd and Danny Kaye comes aboard as a "special consultant"?? PLUS: Fran…

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Bob Balaban Encore 1:42:43

2M ago1:42:43

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GGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleag…

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The Confession of 1967 15:00

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On Tuesday May 6th, my good friend, Rev Russ Kane and I will teach a three week class on the Confession of 1967. The Book of Confessions of the PCUSA contains statements of faith from the history of the Reformed Tradition. Russ and I love making these confessions come to life. In this episode Russ Created a podcast using AI. It's fascinating. The t…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 202: “50 Years Post-Saigon” 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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Join Ted Rall and Scott Stantis as they dive into the enduring lessons of the Vietnam War, marking 50 years since the fall of Saigon. This episode unpacks America’s failure to learn from defeat, exploring the universal value of self-determination, the pitfalls of military hegemony, and the staggering costs of war—$1 trillion in today’s dollars, mil…

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GGACP Classic: Allan Arkush 1:50:31

3M ago1:50:31

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning director and producer Allan Arkush by revisiting this in-depth interview from 2018. In this episode, Allan entertains Gilbert and Frank with tales of working at the late, great Fillmore East, crossing paths with Ol’ Blue Eyes (and Groucho!) apprenticing for the legendary Roger Corman and helming the cul…

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Odd Couple Anniversary Show 1:48:43

3M ago1:48:43

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman (b. April 27) by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 tribute to ABC's "The Odd Couple." In this episode, comedian-superfan Dave Juskow, author Bob Leszczak (“The Odd Couple on Stage & Screen”) and the sons of Oscar Madison himself, Adam Klugman and David Klugman join Gilbert and Frank fo…

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The Jim Benson Show, April 27, 2025 52:25

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The Jim Benson Show Is Trump Preparing To Remove The Left's Habeas Corpus Issue From Deportations? Trump's tariff policies explained Amazing DOGE Elon Musk Globalism Globalist Trump Elections Executive Order Activist Judges Liberal Judges Illegal Immigration Mass DeportationsBy [email protected] (Author)

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Andy Chambers and Gav Thorpe return to talk Zeo Genesis! 51:46

3M ago51:46

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Returning to the podcast this month are miniatures war gaming royalty, Andy Chambers and Gav Thorpe, here to talk about the imminent release of their game Zeo Genesis! Zeo Genesis s a scalable skirmish miniatures battle game of big armor suits locked in kinetic action. You may remember their last appearance on this podcast in 2023 but the game has …

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