Your Neighbor on the Left is a podcast done, not by a professional political talking head, but just an average guy, living life as a progressive liberal in the midst of very conservative surroundings. Each episode will tackle hot topics for the week, as well as doing a deep dive on one important issue. A must-listen for progressives of every ilk, but also a non-hostile way for folks on the right to hopefully better understand their neighbors on the left.
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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.
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A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side.
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There are monsters everywhere. Maybe it’s your neighbor, or that person in the car behind you. It could even be the partner you sleep beside each night… True Crime Exposed was created to shine a light on victims by telling their life stories & discussing the tragedies that took them from us. In this show you will find a new case to binge each week, but that's not all! When possible, TCE includes family, expert, survivor, and wrongfully convicted interviews throughout their episodes. On top o ...
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This weekly show pairs international sex expert Tracey Cox and comic Kelsey Chittick as they discuss three anonymously sourced question each week about sex and relationships. Laugh-out-loud funny, irreverent, British, international sex expert and author of 17 books Tracey answers questions posed by witty author and former stand-up comedienne Kelsey Chittick, such as: How much should I really share with my girlfriends? What do I do about my husband's work wife? How often should we really be g ...
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The Rich Dickman Show – Our Story (So Far) Once upon a time, two friends named Rem and Huell hit the record button and launched a humble podcast with an anything-goes attitude. In those early days (circa 2018), they riffed on everything from why sharing feelings might be overrated to the wonders of recreational weed and the weird world of Twitch streaming. They even joked about making Rem’s mom a Patreon reward (yes, really) – setting the tone for a show that would blend irreverent humor wit ...
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Back Porch Files - Life, Liberty, and the Fight for Both: July 4, 2025
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14:11This Independence Day, the bonus episode of Back Porch Files digs into the holiday’s origins—from the bold words of 1776 to today’s flag-waving festivities—and asks what “freedom” means in 2025’s America. We confront the harsh realities of mass deportations, sanitized history lessons, and shrinking rights for marginalized communities as we celebrat…
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Amanda just wanted to go for a short trail run. Life hadsomething else in store for her. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audioexclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was ThatLike PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcastfeed, click on “Try free” Android: o…
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‘Ironheart’ Finale and ‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10
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1:12:59Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marvel character in the season finale (12:21). Next, they discuss the ending of Season 4 of ‘The Bear,’ including how the writers handle parent-child dynamics and the renewal of the show for a fifth season (30:11). Finally, they break…
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One Nation Under... a Myth: Debunking the Dangerous Christian Nation Fantasy
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48:52Was America really founded as a "Christian Nation"? In this episode of Neighbor on the Left, we take a wrecking ball to one of the right’s most persistent myths. We dig into what the Founding Fathers actually believed, what they actually wrote, and why they went out of their way to keep religion out of government. We expose the deliberate distortio…
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The thousands of interviews in the StoryCorps archive reflect the American experience— and the United States is, as the saying goes, a nation of immigrants. This week: Stories about people who found their way in the USA. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…
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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish
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1:13:38Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop releases of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 and ‘The Bear’ Season 4 (6:00). Then they talk about Episodes 4-7 of ‘The Bear,’ particularly the standout, Episode 4, which was cowritten by Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce (17:48). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer:…
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Back Porch Files - The Perpetual Pinocchio Presidency
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20:03Trump’s back, the truth is out, and he’s pretending it never existed. On Inauguration Day 2025, Trump didn’t just set the tone—he set a record for fabrications. Over 20 documented falsehoods, and the next 150 or so days have included much of the same. In this bonus episode, we dive into the flood of lies that continued the moment he took the oath—f…
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What do heart attacks, car accidents, and murder usuallyhave in common? Most of the time, when any of these things happen, someonecalls 911. It’s one of the most reliable things we have – wheneverthere’s any kind of emergency, here in the US, we know we can just pick up anyphone and dial 911 and get help. Even if it’s a phone that has no service. T…
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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Let Carmy Cook
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58:59Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film and what a Bond movie from the acclaimed director might look like (1:00). Then they break down the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4 and talk about how, even though the show’s motto is “every second counts,” these episodes spent a l…
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No Iran Deal: Bombs, Blame, and Broken Promises
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49:33Trump promised peace. What we got was war. In this episode, we break down the U.S. bombing of Iran, tracing it back to the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal, Israel’s opening strike, and Trump’s long record of contradictory rhetoric. We unpack why this attack was reckless, how both parties and the global community are responding, and what it reveal…
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TQ40: What did you throw away that you wish you had kept?
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24:04Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from theFacebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answersgiven by other listeners. The question for this episode: What did you throw away that you wish you had kept? Links for this episode: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-M…
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The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview.
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1:06:51Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering this week, and talk about what the show’s legacy might be once this season has concluded (6:21). Then, in honor of the Emmy voting window closing today, they come up with some new categories that might give the awards ceremony a much-needed refresh, like Best N…
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In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outsideof marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, herdevout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-knownfacility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home saysit helps girls decide what comes next – whether that’s parenting …
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Episode 301 - Fin. (Charcuterie Wieners)
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2:44:11Podcast Summary: Episode 301 of The Rich Dickman Show - Fin. (Charcuterie Wieners) In the grand finale of The Rich Dickman Show, Episode 301, titled Fin. (Charcuterie Wieners), hosts Rem, Ray, Randy, and Cody deliver an unforgettable, extra-long farewell to their loyal listeners. Recorded with Ray and Randy joining Rem in Connecticut and Cody calli…
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Back Porch Files - June 14th: Parade, Protest, Political Terrorism
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12:45June 14th, 2025 was a day of stark contrasts in America. In D.C., a lackluster military parade with more fanfare than substance. Across the country, 13 million people flooded the streets for the largest single-day protest in U.S. history — the “No Kings” march. But amid the chants and chaos came tragedy: a targeted political assassination in Minnes…
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220: Dan is a pre-prison consultant
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1:46:38There was a time in his life when Dan was in a prettydifficult situation. He was facing something that most people don’t ever haveto go through. Even though he was not a violent person, and he certainlywas not any kind of career criminal, he made a bad decision and accepted a jobthat, looking back, he never should have taken. But he did. And that l…
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‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale
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1:40:40Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere,’ which was released this week (6:11), and the rumors that we could be getting a third season of ‘Mindhunter’ in the form of three two-hour movies (19:18). Then they talk about the third season of ‘100 Foot Wave’ (26:19) before Andy is joined by ‘Top Che…
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Stories from dads about fatherhood and the unique ways they've found to bond with their kids— from beatboxing to square dancing, and even heavy metal. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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This episode pulls back the curtain on the conspiracy-soaked world of MAGA — from “Stop the Steal” and QAnon to wild tales about a “Deep State” coup. We break down the facts, expose the misinformation, and highlight the growing danger these conspiracy theories pose to our democracy. Because when paranoia overtakes policy, we all lose. As always, we…
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Scott Frank on the Making of ‘Dept. Q.’ Plus, the ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ Finale.
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1:22:08Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and their feelings on the season overall (8:19). Then they are joined by ‘Dept. Q’ cocreator Scott Frank to talk about what drew him to the project (36:42) and the dueling roles he held as Scott the director and Scott the writer while making this show (53:54). Hosts: Chris Ryan …
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When you live up north, where the winters are really cold,one of the best times of the year is the day when you feel spring coming. Thatfirst hint of warmer temperatures. With the time change, there’s longer sunlight at the end ofeach day, the birds start chirping, and everyone starts thinking about whatthey’re going to do with this warmer weather.…
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Back Porch Files - Democracy Under Siege: Protest and the Price of Dissent
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14:19When a president sends troops to suppress peaceful protest, we’re not just witnessing politics—we’re watching democracy under pressure. In this episode, we unpack President Trump’s deployment of military forces in California and what it reveals about his approach to dissent, governance, and power. We explore the difference between protest and viole…
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Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.
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1:09:51Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Brosnahan and become an anthology series (02:23). Then they talk about the first episode of Apple TV+’s new golf show, ‘Stick,’ starring Owen Wilson, and why ultimately the pilot felt discombobulated (08:17). Finally, they are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse …
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S13 Ep. 10: How to Take the Lead in Bed, a Neighborly Fling, and How Do I Stop My Parents' Open Marriage from Affecting My Relationship?
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25:54In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m 28 and been with my partner for four years. He’s always been the one to initiate sex and I thought he liked it that way. But, now he’s told me he’s sick of it and wants me to take the lead—not just with initiating, but during sex as well. I have no idea how to do thi…
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TQ39: What's the most amazing coincidence you've experienced?
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35:51Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from theFacebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answersgiven by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's the most amazing coincidence you've experienced? Links for this episode: YouTube channel Dating Beyond Borders: https://www.youtube.com/@DatingBeyondBorders Tim …
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Warner and Discovery Split Yet Again, ‘Dept. Q,’ and Alan Siegel on the Golden Era of ‘The Simpsons’
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1:00:57Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. and Discovery will once again be splitting into two different entities (7:12). They also discuss the trailer for Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien: Earth’ series (11:43). Then, they talk about the rest of ‘Dept. Q’ and how this show could be Netflix’s ‘Slow Horses’ if they wanted it to be (21:19), before Chri…
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Chapters 0:13 Welcome to Episode 300 1:40 Italian Hall of Fame Rant 6:18 The Mystery of the Voicemail 8:44 Hall of Fame Induction 13:20 Podcast Shenanigans 24:36 The Hot Load Confession 1:03:12 Dinner Talk and Family Drama 1:08:32 The Great Wrestling Debate 1:15:43 Voicemail Shoutouts 1:21:14 The Epic Poop Story 1:40:05 Thanks, Berries 1:53:52 Hall…
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In this episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we dive into the dark heart of Trump’s second term and explore what happens when a former president returns to power with a grudge. From purging federal agencies and targeting political enemies, to reshaping the Department of Justice into a personal weapon, Trump 2.0 isn’t just about policy—it’s about p…
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If there’s one thing children are good at, it’s theirability to give their parents a good scare. When our son David was about 2 years old, we were at home,just a regular day, not much going on. At some point, either my wife or I, Idon’t remember which one of us saw it – but we noticed he had some kind ofliquid all around his mouth. Like he had been…
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Back Porch Files - Rainbows, Veterans, and Manufactured Outrage
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11:34Pride Month is back — and so is the conservative outrage. We unpack why MAGA-world loses its mind every June, what Pride really means, and why the rest of us aren’t actually affected. Also: a look at what else gets honored this month (hint: it’s not just rainbows and drag queens). As always, check out podcast related links on Link Tree at https://l…
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The TV Detective Draft. Plus, ‘Department Q’ Is Scott Frank at His Best.
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1:16:37Chris and Andy chat about some TV they’ve been watching this week, including ‘Sex and the City’ (8:58). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘Department Q,’ the new detective show from Scott Frank, and how, similar to ‘The Pitt,’ this is good TV done well (18:30). Then, in honor of ‘Department Q,’ they draft some of their favorite TV detective…
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S13 Ep. 9: His Needs Come First, Post-Menopause Male Loneliness, and How Important is Smell?
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21:51In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m a woman who has no problem having an orgasm on her own, but it happens rarely with my partner. I’ve told him how I want to be stimulated, but sex always feels like something that’s done to satisfy his needs and mine are an afterthought. He knows I don’t orgasm throug…
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We're celebrating Pride with LGBTQ+ stories from around the country and across time— from a soldier whose coming out made history, to a phone operator at a helpline for inquiring lesbians. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy P…
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Which Party is Really the Party of Lincoln? The Long Realignment of Democrats and Republicans
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52:36"We are the party of Lincoln!" announce the Republicans. "It's the Democrats that have always been the racists." While Abraham Lincoln was, in fact, the first Republican president, how much does the modern GOP resemble the ideals and priorities of the party that was born in the 1850s? What does the Democratic platform look like in comparison to tha…
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The Merit of ‘Mountainhead’ and ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale
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1:09:44Chris and Andy discuss Jesse Armstrong’s recent HBO movie 'Mountainhead,' chatting about why they found it so enjoyable despite some mixed reviews and how exactly the film's message suited our current cultural moment (8:01). Then they discuss the Season 1 finale of Apple TV+’s 'Your Friends and Neighbors,' the show’s back-end turn to a crime show, …
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The Rich Dickman Show: Unauthorized Too Episode Summary: In this unauthorized sequel, chaos is the only agenda. The boys gather to drink Eagle Rare, fail to describe it, rage at OBS, and tumble headfirst into tangents about AI fatherhood, weird family dynamics, and the questionable ethics of digital legacies. From parenting dilemmas to high-stakes …
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Have you ever had something bad happen, while you wereactually trying to do something good? It’s kind of that old phrase – no good deed goes unpunished. There was a thread about this online. This is what oneperson wrote: “I ran in the middle of a busy road to rescue a kitten. Iwent door to door until I finally found the owner. The first thing she d…
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Back Porch Files - Pardon Me, But Isn't This Corruption?
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13:36President Trump is no stranger to pushing against the Constitutional boundaries that are in place, but this past week has been particularly insane! In this supplemental episode of Your Neighbor on Left, we look at the inappropriate pardons issued this week by the president and how they're not only corrupt and dangerous, but brazenly hypocritical. T…
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What Do Showrunners Do After Their Great Show Ends? Plus, ‘Sirens’ and ‘Adults.’
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1:26:03Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Everybody’s Live’ (8:06) and a couple of recent releases, including ‘Sirens’ (14:29) and ‘Adults’ (23:59). Then, ahead of the premiere of Jesse Armstrong’s first post-‘Succession’ project, ‘Mountainhead,’ they talk about what the careers of other great showrunners like Matthew Weiner and Michael Schur have l…
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S13 Ep. 8: No Strings Sex, Secret Turn Ons, and Suspiciously Raised Libidos
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20:27In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m a 25-year-old straight woman and am not interested in a relationship right now. But, I do want sex. How and when do I bring this up with people I date—and do I have to? 2) My boyfriend of four years is suddenly doing new things in bed which is making me suspicious. I…
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The 'Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale and ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’
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1:17:39Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 finale, why adapting the show from the video game caused more limitations and issues in this season than in the first one (08:24), and what’s on deck for Season 3 of the show. Then they talk about ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning,’ the maybe-final installment of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ f…
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TQ38: What did you say that caused you to think “I never thought I would say that”?
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32:32Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from theFacebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answersgiven by other listeners. The question for this episode: What did you say that caused you to think “I never thought Iwould say that”? Links for this episode: The music for the Benny Hill show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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This week's episode centers on the concept of asylum. We'll take a deep dive into how asylum works, how it's supposed to work, and discuss the way in which its availability is subject to some rather suspect criteria. We'll try to add some human faces to what has become a very depersonalize concept by hearing some specific stories of individuals who…
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To the Tallahassee Police, Rachel Hoffman was just a pawn tobe used in their war on drugs. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audioexclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was ThatLike PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcastfeed, click on “Try free” Android:…
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Back Porch Files - Yeah, God Can Use Flawed People… But Should You Vote for Them?
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11:50In this supplemental, Back Porch Files episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we dive into a popular Christian Right talking point: “God can use flawed men for His purposes”—usually brought up to defend Donald Trump’s long list of moral failings. Sure, God used David, Paul, and even Pharaoh—but is that a good reason to cast your vote for someone who…
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Live at ‘Everybody’s Live’ and ‘The Studio’ Season Finale
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1:10:30Chris and Andy talk about their experience attending a taping of ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’ and how the sort-of late-night show has evolved throughout its run (6:21). Then they discuss the final two episodes of ‘The Studio’ and how the show pulled off the difficult feat of satirizing Hollywood (31:48). Finally they talk briefly about the …
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The Rich Dickman Show – Unauthorized Timestamps: 0:08 Mini Bar Madness 0:57 Podcast Introduction 2:46 Hotel Room Chronicles 4:15 Chicken and Pets 5:35 High School Lunch Adventures 6:36 On the Taste of Cat 7:46 Culinary Curiosities 10:48 Tech Troubles in Hotels 15:27 California Conundrums 19:02 Family and Technology 22:04 Pitching New Ideas 26:17 Go…
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S13 Ep. 7: Porn, Desire Dilemmas, and My Wife Has Left Me for Another Woman
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22:31In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) How do I make myself desire sex more? I’ve tried everything to turn myself on but nothing seems to work. I have never had a high sex drive and probably never will. But I would like to get to the point where sex is remotely appealing. Do you have any advice I won’t have a…
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Your Summer TV Lineup: ‘Task,’ ‘The Bear’ Season 4, and ‘Welcome to Derry.’ Plus, ‘The Last of Us’ S2E6.
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1:03:02Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for the Mark Ruffalo Philly detective show ‘Task’ (12:44), the final season of ‘The Bear’ (25:24), and the ‘It’ prequel series, ‘Welcome to Derry’ (35:03). Then they talk about Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us,’ a penultimate episode in a season that has felt abrupt (38:57). Hosts: Chr…
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Stories about mothers, the difficult choices they face, and the moments they had no control over. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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