Best The Pod Called Quest Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 123 - Scene Skipping 2:24:39

6d ago2:24:39

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We're tying up some loose ends and getting to the point! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Trump’s Shocking Ukraine Reversal 1:34:12

2d ago1:34:12

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Tommy and Ben take a break from impersonating Marco Rubio to cover Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington to kiss Trump’s ass, the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, the IDF’s latest plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza, and shifting opinions on Israel within the Democratic Party. They also discuss Trump’s confusing a…

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Ep. 212 Candace Owens Destroys Modern Feminism (and It Gets Worse From There) 1:25:28

3d ago1:25:28

1:25:28

In this episode, I sit down and react to some absolutely wild videos — from Hollywood hypocrisy and media gaslighting to creepy political takes and spiritual tech that claims to detect demons. You’ll hear my unfiltered thoughts on Iran vs. America, the age of consent controversy, male loneliness, the sexual revolution, and why everyone’s losing the…

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Trump’s Peace Prize Pipe Dream 1:15:47

9d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Tommy and Ben lament Trump’s travesty of a spending bill and the death of USAID, and how both will cost lives and further tank America’s global reputation. They unpack the fallout from Israel and the US’s strikes on Iran, the bizarre delusions and marginalization of Tulsi Gabbard, and the ending of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. They also…

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Ep. 211 Casting Calls, Chaos, and Surviving In Hollywood with Scout Taylor Compton 1:50:26

10d ago1:50:26

1:50:26

This week, I sit down with actress and director Scout Taylor-Compton to talk about her wild journey from child star, to scream queen, to the director’s chair. We get deep into the emotional toll of growing up in the business — from performing since age 7, to Hollywood’s unspoken pressures. Scout shares stories about her recent directing debut with …

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Trump Fails To Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program 1:22:33

16d ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Tommy and Ben grapple with the fallout from Trump and Netanyahu’s war with Iran. They talk about how America’s massive bunker buster bombs didn't solve the problem of Iran’s nuclear program, why the strikes were illegal under international law, and how the drumbeat for regime change will never go away. They also discuss the short-term thinking and …

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Ep. 210 Reacting to Satanic Protests, Wild Arrests & Internet Meltdowns 1:29:15

17d ago1:29:15

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It’s getting weird out there. In this episode, I react to some of the most unhinged clips I’ve seen online lately — from a woman completely losing it in public to the Doja Cat fan controversy and a deep dive into the Satanic Temple’s growing presence in the news. I break down what’s really going on behind the headlines and try to make sense of the …

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Trump Goes to War With Iran 47:35

18d ago47:35

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Tommy and Ben react to Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They break down the many horrifying ways Iran could retaliate in the short and long term, how the conflict could snowball across the Middle East, and why the US can’t just bomb its way back to the negotiating table. They also get into the administration’s baffling, bad-faith messa…

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Will Trump Drag Us Into War With Iran? 1:41:35

23d ago1:41:35

1:41:35

Tommy and Ben tackle the big question: will Trump be stupid enough to drag the United States into another war in the Middle East? They dig into the various right-wing forces arguing for and against US involvement, discuss why following Benjamin Netanyahu into yet another regime change war in the region is insane, and how this conflict has ballooned…

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Ep. 209 Los Angeles Is Burning Again, and So Are My DMs 54:01

24d ago54:01

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Tensions in Los Angeles are rising, and I’ve got thoughts. In this solo episode, I break down the recent ICE protests, the growing unrest in the city, and the hypocrisy of performative activism. From National Guard deployments to social media virtue signaling, I lay it all out—unfiltered. If you're not from here, maybe you shouldn't be commenting o…

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Israel Launches Massive Strike on Iran 33:39

27d ago33:39

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Tommy and Ben discuss Israel’s ongoing military assault on Iran–breaking down who and what got hit, why the timing was a surprise, and what the Trump administration knew ahead of time. They also talk about how the attacks could impact Iran’s nuclear program and current regime, what retaliation could look like, and how Democrats should respond.…

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Trump’s MAGA Militia 1:35:39

30d ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Tommy and Ben unpack Trump’s cruel and incoherent travel bans, the administration’s callous stranding of migrants and ICE agents in Djibouti, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US and his immediate prosecution, and the revival of the plan to send thousands of migrants to Guantánamo. They also discuss Trump’s upcoming North Korea-style milita…

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Ep. 208 Shutting Down Scientology and Confronting Corruption w/ StreetsLA 1:37:03

1M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

Activist and citizen journalist William Gude, better known as StreetsLA, joins me to expose the hidden corruption shaping Los Angeles — from backroom police union deals to the Scientology machine operating just blocks from our homes. This one's personal. We talk about the potholes, the politics, the homelessness shell game, and what it’s like livin…

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Episode 122 - Deputized Desperado Dismantles Dwarven Devices 1:57:02

1M ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Isla concocts an unexpected diversion! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Ukraine's Surprise Attack on Russia 1:19:03

1M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Ben and guest co-host Ali Velshi kick off the show with a conversation about how Trump’s policies are accelerating US brain drain, Tulsi Gabbard’s Fox News-style overhaul of the Presidential Daily Brief, and the eyebrow-raising new press secretary at the Pentagon. They also talk about Ukraine’s massive surprise drone strike on Russia and the stalem…

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Tracking Trump's Global Grift 1:40:36

1M ago1:40:36

1:40:36

Tommy and Ben are on the Trump corruption beat, including Vietnam’s fast-tracking of a Trump golf project for favorable treatment, the administration pushing Elon Musk’s Starlink on foreign countries, the president’s grotesque dinner for buyers of his memecoin, and Cory Booker’s embarrassing vote for Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France. Addi…

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Ep. 207 AI Replaced My Guest... and YOU'RE NEXT! 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

What happens when your guest cancels 20 minutes before the show? You replace them with an AI. In this episode, I sit down with ChatGPT — fully embodied in a mannequin with a suit, an iPad face, and all the confidence of someone who’s read every conspiracy theory and Wikipedia article ever written. We talk about everything from AI takeovers, and sex…

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Episode 121 - Divine Disappointments 2:12:12

2M ago2:12:12

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Salai learns something unexpected. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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A Trauma Surgeon's Story From Gaza 1:44:53

2M ago1:44:53

1:44:53

Tommy and Ben discuss President Trump’s policy changes on Syria and his man-crush on its president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, what lifting sanctions on Syria could (and should) look like, more details on how Qatar’s plane bribe came together, and Tulsi Gabbard’s shocking politicization of the intelligence community. They also talk about the continuing crack…

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Ep. 206 What Happened To Virginia Giuffre? 42:11

2M ago42:11

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In this solo episode, I dive into the latest disturbing developments surrounding Virginia Giuffre — one of the most high-profile Epstein accusers — and the suspicious circumstances of her reported suicide. I reflect on the media’s obsession with escapism, the truth behind fluoride and the pineal gland, and how easy it is to become desensitized to c…

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Con Man Air: Trump’s Middle East Cash Grab 1:32:31

2M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Tommy and Ben discuss how President Trump’s first official foreign trip is a blatant extraction of money from the Middle East, his announcement that the US will lift sanctions on Syria, the widening cracks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump and Israel’s increasing isolation, and the different stories the US and Iran are tel…

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Ep. 205 Ghostwriting, Getting Fired, and Going Too Far with Bill Dawes 1:48:36

2M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

In this raw and brutally funny episode, I reunite with comedian and longtime friend Bill Dawes for a no-filter conversation on everything from stolen jokes to stolen rights. We talk about the early days of touring together, the behind-the-scenes power games in Hollywood, and how comedy might’ve actually helped Trump win. Bill opens up about losing …

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Israel’s Plan to Flatten and Occupy Gaza 1:34:05

2M ago1:34:05

1:34:05

Tommy and Ben discuss President Trump’s firing of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the dangers that come along with consolidating responsibilities into fewer hands, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the White House, and cuts to the CIA, military, and other intelligence agencies while Trump plans a “big, beautiful” military para…

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Ep. 204 Is This Real Life or a Satanic Circus? 55:51

2M ago55:51

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In this solo episode, I dive headfirst into the madness of modern culture. From the weirdest Coachella rituals and the rise of OnlyFans content houses to kids learning about butt plugs in school — I react to the chaos and ask what the hell is happening to society. We also get into celebrity cloning theories, the truth behind iPhone manufacturing, a…

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Canada Elects the Anti-Trump 1:32:00

2M ago1:32:00

1:32:00

Ben and Tommy discuss the Liberal Party’s shocking come-from-behind victory in the Canadian election and why it was a rebuke of Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump’s meeting at the Vatican and why Trump’s peace talks with Russia have failed, and the never-ending chaos swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They a…

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God’s Banker I 8. The Train Station 43:00

2M ago43:00

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Nicolo reviews trial transcripts in Rome and listens to Calvi's son, Carlo, finally making sense of a long-ignored interview. The investigation leads to the Bologna train station bombing, where the Mafia, the Vatican, and a fascist secret society intersect. The chilling truth behind Calvi’s murder emerges. Friends of the Pod get early access to the…

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Episode 120 - Interstitial Insight 2:41:38

3M ago2:41:38

2:41:38

The group speaks with someone familiar. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Ep. 203 The Illusion of Time, Portals, and Paranormal Activity...with Jay Wasley of Ghost Adventures 1:28:51

3M ago1:28:51

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In this mind-bending episode, I sit down with Jay Wasley — tech guru, cinematographer, and longtime cast member of Ghost Adventures — to talk about the weirdest, wildest things he's experienced over 15+ years exploring the paranormal. From Dracula’s castle to Arizona portals, Jay breaks down ghost theory, time as a flat circle, energy fields, alien…

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Chaos at the Pentagon 1:14:17

3M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest scandal engulfing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and why even his defenders say the Pentagon is in chaos, a report about the FBI Director’s jet-setting lifestyle, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s mindless reorganization of the State Department. They also talk about Pope Francis’ moral leadership on global aff…

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God’s Banker I 7. Discovery 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Calvi is found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge in London. The British police call it suicide, but Nicolo finds Antonio Cornacchia, an Italian officer who insists it’s murder. Years later, new forensic evidence reopens the case, leading to a trial with Silvano Vittor among the accused. Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season o…

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Ep. 202 ChumpCon Recap 46:45

3M ago46:45

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In this episode, I break down my wild weekend at ChumpCon — the one-of-a-kind convention for fans of Jeff Lewis Live. If you don’t know, Jeff’s built an entire world on SiriusXM full of hilarious personalities, real talk, and the most loyal fanbase you’ve ever seen. I’ve become a part of that world, and this con was next level. I explain what made …

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World’s Lamest Dictator Goes to Washington 1:38:01

3M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Tommy and Ben discuss El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele’s White House meeting with Trump and their coordinated assault on due process in America, the terrifying prospect of Trump sending American citizens to foreign prisons, Daniel Noboa’s re-election in Ecuador, and disgraced military contractor Erik Prince’s attempts to privatize and profit f…

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God’s Banker I 6. On the Run 34:38

3M ago34:38

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Calvi disappears as news of the missing funds breaks. He speeds through Austria under a false name, accompanied by Silvano Vittor, the last person to see him alive. Vittor agrees to an interview, revealing Calvi’s blackmail-filled briefcase. Nicolo wonders: was Vittor a protector or a hunter? Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first …

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Ep. 201 The Decline of Beverly Hills, Forgotten Sound Frequencies, and Elon Musk Criticism 40:13

3M ago40:13

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In this solo episode, I dive into some of the wildest clips I’ve seen lately — from ancient sound frequencies and conspiracy-laced vibrations to why Beverly Hills is starting to feel like a ghost town. Then it gets real: I react to the latest backlash around Elon Musk, break down why people might actually be mad about him exposing government waste,…

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Trump Tariffs Create Global Chaos 1:38:58

3M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Tommy and Ben discuss the disastrous impact of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, how a fringe right-wing conspiracy theorist got Trump to fire top national security officials, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington and the upcoming talks between the Trump administration and Iran. Then they explain why South Sudan is teetering on the ed…

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