Podcast appearances and mentions of Nathan Fielder

A Note from James:Oh my gosh, one of my favorite guests ever: Ben Mezrich.Ben wrote Bringing Down the House, which became the movie 21. He wrote The Accidental Billionaires, which became The Social Network. And now his latest page-turner, Checkmate, is about one of the most explosive scandals in modern sports: the Hans Niemann chess cheating controversy that took over the world.You remember the story. Magnus Carlsen, the greatest chess player of all time, loses to this completely arrogant, egotistical 19-year-old bad boy of chess. Then Magnus accuses him of cheating. This had basically never happened before at that level in chess.What followed was a viral meltdown: the infamous anal beads tweet, death threats, lawsuits, chess.com, Netflix documentaries, and a chess world at war with itself.Ben spent over a year with Hans Niemann. He got access to Magnus's camp, chess.com, and the drama behind the chessboards. So we talk about whether Hans actually cheated that day, the insane rise of online chess during COVID, the world of prodigies, the generational clash inside elite chess, and how one suspicious game nearly destroyed a young player's career.So welcome to one of my favorite guests, Ben Mezrich.Episode Description:James talks with bestselling author and screenwriter Ben Mezrich about Checkmate, his new book on the Magnus Carlsen–Hans Niemann chess cheating scandal. It's classic Mezrich territory: brilliant young people, high-stakes competition, huge money, a gray area between genius and rule-breaking, and a story that becomes much bigger than the facts alone.The conversation is especially strong because James knows the chess world firsthand. He was a master-level player, helped build early internet chess infrastructure, knows many of the top players, and has commentated on Norway Chess. That gives the interview a different texture: Ben brings the reporting and the narrative access, while James brings the chess context and the ability to test the story move by move.They talk about Hans's rise, Magnus's suspicion, chess.com's cheating algorithms, why online cheating is different from over-the-board cheating, the role of the infamous anal beads tweet, and the psychological cost of being publicly accused without definitive evidence. The question underneath the whole episode is not just “Did Hans cheat?” It's: what happens when reputation, genius, technology, money, and suspicion all collide on one chessboard?What You'll Learn:Why the Carlsen–Niemann scandal became a global story far beyond the chess world.How Ben Mezrich got access to Hans Niemann, chess.com, Magnus's camp, and the hidden details around the scandal.Why cheating online is easier to detect than many people think, while over-the-board cheating may be harder to catch.Why Magnus's accusation is both serious and complicated, even without definitive public evidence.How the anal beads rumor actually started—and why it turned a chess controversy into an internet phenomenon.Why Hans Niemann's comeback to elite chess is so unusual after that level of reputational damage.How Ben thinks about stories involving ambition, genius, scams, gray areas, and young people breaking rules.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Preview: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, and the cheating accusation[02:59] A Note from James: Ben Mezrich returns[04:17] James's chess background and connection to the story[04:45] Ben's year embedded with Hans Niemann[05:00] Why elite chess players have such unusual personalities[05:42] Why chess carries cultural weight[06:15] Why the scandal exploded worldwide[07:44] Chess.com, streaming, and the billion-dollar chess economy[08:12] The Mezrich formula: genius, ambition, gray areas, and scandal[09:49] Online cheating vs. over-the-board cheating[10:29] Why technology has changed cheating in chess[11:44] The reputational risk of cheating over the board[12:37] Why top-20 chess status matters financially[13:12] Hans Niemann's unusually fast rise[14:00] COVID, online chess, and Hans's obsessive tournament grind[15:49] Suspicious patterns, livestreams, and uncertainty[17:09] Hans's history of online cheating[17:33] Hans living alone in New York as a teenager[18:42] Not getting into Harvard and resetting his life around chess[19:35] James admits he may have been the first person to cheat online[20:42] Why cheating can help build a streaming reputation[21:29] How chess.com detects online cheating[22:04] Magnus's gut feeling after the Sinquefield Cup game[23:19] Magnus's state of mind before playing Hans[24:00] The photographer incident no one knew about[25:19] Magnus confronting the photographer[26:47] Hans's body language during the game[27:32] Why Magnus felt “nobody plays me like this”[28:08] Hans's explanation of the win[29:00] The psychological battle between Hans and Magnus[29:43] Magnus's breakfast with Danny Rensch before the game[31:00] Why prior online cheating changes how opponents experience the board[31:39] Hans's belief in a “chess mafia”[32:44] Hans spiraling after the accusation[34:30] The mental health cost of cheating accusations[35:07] How the anal beads rumor became the whole story[35:41] Ben tracks down the source of the viral tweet[37:54] Could Magnus and Hans ever respect each other?[38:16] The rematch and Magnus's decisive win[39:13] Prodigies, aging, and being replaced[40:28] Why Ben thinks Magnus still believes Hans cheated[41:10] Magnus wanting to confront Hans directly[42:00] Henrik Carlsen, old-world chess honor, and suspicion[43:26] How cheating might have been possible at Sinquefield[44:49] The theory of an accomplice and the limits of evidence[46:00] Chess.com's report and what it did—and didn't—prove[47:14] The suspicious post-game interview[48:10] Why accusation without proof is still dangerous[49:45] Aging, rating decline, and the future of elite chess[51:13] Could Hans Niemann ever become number one?[52:00] Psychology, killer instinct, and the gap between top 10 and number one[53:05] How Hans makes money now[54:08] Turning chess into a stadium sport[55:33] The movie adaptation with Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and A24[57:35] Ben's next projects: The Social Reckoning and The Last Orbit[59:21] Ben and James on Billions[59:39] Closing thoughts on chess, storytelling, and CheckmateAdditional Resources:Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess by Ben MezrichBen Mezrich's official websiteChess.com's interview and coverage of Mezrich's CheckmateChess.com's 2022 Hans Niemann reportNetflix's Untold: Chess Mates, the documentary on the Carlsen–Niemann scandalFIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission decision related to the Carlsen–Niemann controversyBringing Down the House, the Ben Mezrich book adapted into 21The Accidental Billionaires, the Ben Mezrich book adapted into The Social NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a big week for speculation on the pod! We start off covering some Nathan Fielder related newsAn influencer's run in with him at ErewhonSpeculation about Boythrob and The Rehearsal season 3Before diving into the actual episode at hand:Apple sauce, yay or naySoft foods vs. hard foodsOur new fav couple??⁠⁠Send us a voicemail! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠NathanForUsPodcast⁠⁠⁠Send us an email: nathanforuspodcast@gmail.comIntro Music: What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week, Jann welcomes special guest Jessi Cruickshank, a multi-talented Canadian comedian and podcaster. They discuss the evolution of women in comedy and television looking back at Jessi's time hosting on MTV. They also touch on pop culture, parenting lessons, and dreaming big, with great advice for aspiring entertainers and content creators along the way. More About Jessi Cruickshank Jessi was born in Calgary in 1982 but moved to Vancouver at five years old. She did improv in high school alongside names like Seth Rogen and Nathan Fielder and moved to Toronto to attend U of T and set her sights on becoming a VJ. She eventually landed at MTV where she co-hosted The Hills: After Show with Dan Levy. From there, Jessi went on to host everything from Canada's Smartest Person to major live events like the Junos. In recent years, she's built a huge following online with her sharp, very honest take on motherhood, especially after having twins, which led to her hit digital series New Mom, Who Dis? and now her pop-culture podcast Phone A Friend, which frequently tops the comedy charts in Canada.  She's on to promote Evening Club tour: a dance party designed for women and queer folks who want a great night out without sacrificing the next day.  https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/phone-a-friend Chapters: (00:00) Welcoming Jessi Cruickshank: A Multi-Talented Guest (04:42) The Evolution of Women in Comedy (09:31) Creating Safe Spaces: Evening Club Dance Parties (10:49) The Impact of Pop Culture and Reality TV (18:39) The Success of Phone a Friend Podcast (23:45) Navigating Celebrity Culture and Personal Opinions (27:33) Navigating Power Dynamics in Comedy (28:47) Reflecting on Personal Growth and Past Experiences (32:19) The Influence of Family on Career Choices (41:46) Advice for Aspiring Creatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Gigi Burgdorf joins Daron Jenkins for a candid conversation about her breakout role in Paramount's new comedy film Preschool, directed by and starring Josh Duhamel. Gigi opens up about her journey from Baltimore to NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, her time training in classical theater in London, and how those roots shaped her work in Hollywood. She also reflects on her experiences on HBO's The Rehearsal with Nathan Fielder, The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman on Netflix, and Apple's Family Plan 2 with Mark Wahlberg. Whether you're a fan of her work or an aspiring actor looking for real talk about the industry, this episode is one you don't want to miss.Follow Gigi on Instagram ⁠@gigiburgdorf⁠Please support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠⁠⁠====Ready to take your Video Podcast to the next level? Then you're ready to talk to Planet X Studios. Why not book a studio tour today? Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://planetxstudios.life

Look at us! Just two Rockin' Grandmas chatting about the new season of Jury Duty which is actually about a fake company retreat. We break down why the show works and how it's different from Nathan Fielder's projects. Congrats on the joke!⁠⁠⁠Send us a voicemail! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NathanForUsPodcastFollow us on: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠NathanForUsPodcast⁠⁠⁠Send us an email: nathanforuspodcast@gmail.comIntro Music: What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode we talk about boy movies, Vietnamese leg injuries, the Permian period, bullet sashes, Youtube, and Indy recommends the awkward, funny, and at times transcendent reality show Nathan For You, Samantha recommends the harrowing memoir The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke, and we preview next week's film, the Stanley Kubrick Vietnam war movie Full Metal Jacket.    I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Nathan for You is an American satirical docu-reality comedy television series starring Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder. The series was created by Fielder and Michael Koman and premiered on February 28, 2013, on the American cable television network Comedy Central. The series is based upon the premise of Fielder, playing a fictionalized, off-kilter version of himself, trying to use his business background and life experiences to help struggling companies and people, frequently offering them outlandish and prohibitively expensive strategies, parodying the methods of marketing and management consultants. The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick from a screenplay he co-wrote with Michael Herr and Gustav Hasford. The film is based on Hasford's 1979 autobiographical novel The Short-Timers. It stars Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, and Arliss Howard.

LinksMarty Supreme | Official Trailer (A24)Josh Safdie's new film about a ping-pong hustler, starring Timothée Chalamet.How A24 Created a Viral Marty Supreme Spectacle (Vogue)The jacket drops, the Balenciaga collab, and the marketing machine behind the film.Orlando (1992, Sally Potter)Tilda Swinton as Virginia Woolf's time-traveling, gender-shifting nobleman — this week's mini-challenge.Watch Orlando free on TubiGo watch it. It's right here.Quentin CrispPlays Queen Elizabeth I in Orlando; Merlin imprinted on that image.Tony Zhou, "Edgar Wright: How to Do Visual Comedy" (Every Frame a Painting)The video essay that made everyone realize Wright is doing something nobody else does.The Wicker Man (1973)The original folk horror — the thread connecting Hot Fuzz, Midsommar, and The Witch.Off Menu podcastFlorence Pugh's episode, in which she reveals she does not drink water.Off Menu — Lucia Keskin (Chi With a C)BAFTA-winning comedian, discussed in the member show. "The quietest guest we've ever had."Claire Foy had intestinal worms from filming The Crown (Yahoo News)The truly disgusting reason she no longer drinks caffeine.Man throws shoes at BushThey all throw their shoes.Sarrasine — Balzac (Project Gutenberg)The Balzac novella about a sculptor who falls in love with a castrato — the text Barthes famously dismantled.S/Z — Roland BarthesBarthes's semiotic disassembly of Sarrasine — Merlin's "oh fuck you, you should read Sarrasine" recommendation.Gender: An Ethnomethodological Approach — Kessler & McKenna (U of Chicago Press)The book that changed Merlin's life in a 1988 Gender Studies class: what if there weren't just two genders?Gender Trouble — Judith Butler (PDF)The definitive text — Alex's rec that Merlin bought a beautiful copy of and still hasn't read. Here's a free one.Who's Afraid of Gender? — Judith Butler (Bookshop.org)Butler's newest book — the one Alex was actually talking about. Why are we weird about gender again?"A Question and Three Answers" — Merlin MannThree perspectives on one question about being trans in America.Claude Code (Anthropic)Alex is getting into it and making $200; Merlin's teaching his to not watch Tommy read the paper.Good Time (A24)The Safdie Brothers' sweaty Robert Pattinson thriller — context for understanding what Safdie does.Uncut Gems (A24)Adam Sandler in a diamond district panic attack — the other essential Safdie before Marty Supreme.The Curse (Paramount+)Safdie and Nathan Fielder's deeply uncomfortable TV series.Ricky JayMagician, card sharp, actor, historian of the unusual — referenced during the shoe-throwing bit.Baby Driver — Opening Titles / Coffee Run (feat. "Harlem Shuffle")The scene that is its own argument. Edgar Wright syncing every footstep, every door, every beat.Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, "Bellbottoms"The song that opens Baby Driver and never lets go.Ayoade on Top — Richard Ayoade (Bookshop.org)Ayoade wrote an entire book about the Gwyneth Paltrow movie View from the Top. It's called Ayoade on Top. Of course it is.Olivia Colman is hooked on Ayoade's book premise | Graham NortonThe specific clip — Ayoade explaining View from the Top to a delighted Olivia Colman. Truly one of the great things.Can I Ask You a Question? by Jennifer Venditti (A24 Shop)Venditti's casting book — the woman who found the faces for Good Time, Uncut Gems, and Marty Supreme.Billy the Kid (2007, Jennifer Venditti) — watch free on TubiThe documentary that led to her casting work with the Safdies.Defunctland, "Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History"A feature-length orchestral documentary about EPCOT Center that has no business being this good.Defunctland, "Disney's Animatronics: A Living History"Bonus Defunctland for the curious.

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' Victor and Darren discuss a range of topics from recent entertainment releases to year-end reviews. The episode begins with a debate about covering the series 'Fallout' but shifts focus to 'Industry,' which both hosts are excited to discuss. They touch upon their recent experiences with various movies and TV shows, including 'Avatar,' sharing their mixed feelings about Cameron's ongoing saga. The hosts then dive deeply into their top TV series and movies of the year, praising series like 'White Lotus,' 'The Studio,' and 'Andor,' as well as documentaries like 'Unknown Number: High School Catfish' and 'The Perfect Neighbor.' They also highlight standout films such as 'Sinners' and powerful performances from actors like Rose Byrne and Joel Edgerton. Additionally, they mention interesting side notes like the 'Boxing Day' puzzle, current weather conditions, holiday activities, and the unique tendencies of modern viewers, including teenagers binge-watching 'Stranger Things.'   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:54 Holiday Experiences 02:06 Movies and TV Shows Review 07:18 Boxing Day Puzzle 12:28 Movie Reviews and Recommendations 19:00 ‘The Life of Chuck' 33 33:12 ‘Avatar Fire and Ash' 33:45 Struggles with 3D Technology 34:13 New Characters and Family Reactions 35:25 Repetitive Storyline Critique 36:11 Meta Narrative and Visuals 38:22 Character Development and Performances 44:42 Cameron's Personal Themes 47:48 3D Technology and Financial Success 01:02:29 ‘Stranger Things' Viewing Habits 01:05:29 Top 10 List and Honorable Mentions 01:07:14 ‘King of the Hill' and Netflix Documentary 01:08:36 The Perfect Neighbor: A Shocking Documentary 01:10:54 American Murder and Other Disturbing Documentaries 01:13:57 White Lotus Season 3: A Sun-Drenched Thriller 01:15:24 Seth Rogan's The Studio: Hilarious and Technically Brilliant 01:17:09 Australian Actors Shine in Art House Films 01:22:06 The Rehearsal Season 2: Nathan Fielder's Genius 01:26:37 Sinners: An Epic Period Horror Drama 01:34:06 Paradise Episode 7: The Day 01:35:01 Adolescence: A Powerful One-Shot Series 01:37:55 Andor: The Best Star Wars Content in Years

The thing about machines is that we expect them to keep chugging on – to never break or falter. In the late 1990s, a mixed martial artist named Mark Kerr found himself struggling to shoulder the weight of that expectation. Mark was a winner – a muscular behemoth beloved by fans of a rising new fighting league, called Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC for short. His fans across the world knew little of his agonising behind-the-scenes struggle to keep up that facade, to keep entering the ring week after week, to keep The Smashing Machine as he was nicknamed chugging along – never breaking, never faltering. Addicted to powerful painkillers, the pressure to win was killing him.Which is why The Smashing Machine, the recent biopic about Kerr, from my guest today, writer-director Benny Safdie, is a sports movie unlike most others. Think of a sports movie you love. Break it down at its core and I bet you, it's a tale about someone learning to win, right? Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine is about someone learning to lose. The liberation that comes with it. The power of realising that we're not our accomplishments. What defines us is our actions out of the wrestling ring – whatever your version of that ring may be. On today's episode, Benny tells me about the quote, “radical empathy” that guided this story – and how it was also perhaps present in his work up till now. Films and TV shows like the hugely acclaimed Good Time and Uncut Gems, both created with his brother Josh – and The Curse, created with Nathan Fielder. We get into all the key beats and scenes from The Smashing Machine in our usual spoiler-filled detail – including that mesmerising ending in which Dwayne Johnson seems to unburden himself of the expectation that he can never falter, not just within his performance of Mark Kerr, but also kind of as himself, this megawatt blockbuster star whose recent career took an interesting path to this story, filling it with metatextual meaning. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE CHAIR COMPANY TV REVIEW It seems like cringe comedy has evolved quite the bit over the past decade. Some would say that both the UK & US The Office really kicked off the trend. But now with comedians like Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, they've taken the comedic style to a whole new level […]

THE CHAIR COMPANY TV REVIEW It seems like cringe comedy has evolved quite the bit over the past decade. Some would say that both the UK & US The Office really kicked off the trend. But now with comedians like Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, they've taken the comedic style to a whole new level […]

We watched this week's slow motion car crash of an episode with a very special guest! Grace Leeder joins us to talk about icks and bowling, Nathan Fielder's acting, and whether or not Whitney is a good person. If anyone needs a friend for $20 000 we are available!Check out The TastemakersCheck out Crying LaughingFollow Grace on X formerly Twitter! or IG!Check out Grace's writing:https://parade.com/author/grace-leederhttps://popheist.com/author/grace-leeder⁠⁠⁠Send us a voicemail! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NathanForUsPodcastFollow us on: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nathanforuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠NathanForUsPodcast⁠⁠⁠Send us an email: nathanforuspodcast@gmail.comIntro Music: What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ralph interviews New York Times reporter, David Gelles, about his new book, “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.” Then, we welcome back former IRS commissioner, John Koskinen, to update us on how the Trump Administration is dismantling the IRS and stealing your personal information.David Gelles is a reporter on the New York Times climate team and he leads the Times's “Climate Forward” newsletter and events series. He is the author of The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy, and his new book is Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.He [Yvon Chouinard] saw Patagonia as a role model for other corporations and believed that by running Patagonia in a different way, he could show that capitalism just didn't have to suck so much.David GellesThere's a paradox that runs through the pages of Dirtbag Billionaire and it's never fully resolved…It's the fact that Chouinard is an environmentalist who wants to reduce the impact of mankind on planet earth, and yet he runs a big, complicated clothing company that is taking a toll on the environment that he's trying to protect. He runs a company that in theory, he says, and in practice is largely doing, the work of funding grassroots activists and environmental conservation. But he's doing it by participating in the very capitalist system that is responsible for so much of the damage to our natural world. And the list goes on. These contradictions are what really has animated Chouinard and his executive team for all these years. They understand their own perfections. But unlike most, they are willing to really examine their own failings, to look it square in the eye, straight in the mirror, and try to figure out how to make things better.David GellesChouinard being a “dirtbag” is something he always identified as and he still does at a certain level. The great insult in his mind is being called a “billionaire.”David GellesJohn Koskinen served as the IRS Commissioner from 2013 to 2017.Lobbyists and corporations are very good at making sure that [tax advantages] always stayed. You never hear too often of tax advantages taken out of the code, what everybody argues about as new ones being put into the code.John KoskinenThese (IRS workers) are very skilled people who in fact have given up the opportunity to make two or three times more money in the private sector because they believe in public service.John KoskinenNews 9/19/25* Just weeks after David Ellison's Skydance Media completed their $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, Ellison is setting his sights even higher – a proposed $70 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Variety reports. If this deal proceeds, it would mean that Ellison would control CNN in addition to CBS news, the latter of which he seemingly plans to place under the supervision of “anti-woke” arch-zionist media personality Bari Weiss. While true that cable news does not possess nearly as much clout as it did just a few years ago, this would represent a nearly unprecedented consolidation in that sector. Ellison and his lieutenants would wield a tremendous amount of influence in the media, which would translate to real impacts on the political process. It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration media regulators will take any action to block this deal. Based on their actions so far, it seems unlikely.* In more media news, ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which the comedian has hosted since 2003, after he criticized Trump and his allies for “capitaliz[ing]” on the murder of Charlie Kirk to score political points, CNN reports. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened action up to and including revoking the broadcast license for ABC, which airs the program, or possibly blocking their merger with Nexstar. While Rolling Stone reports multiple executives at ABC and its parent company Disney, felt that Kimmel “had not actually said anything over the line,” they folded immediately under the threat of retaliation by the administration. This move represents a major contradiction of Carr's previously stated belief that “[the FCC] must dismantle the censorship cartel and restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.” Democrats are incensed at this attack on free speech, Congressman Ro Khanna is seeking to subpoena Carr to testify to the House Oversight Committee. Trump, feeling confident after claiming the scalp of both Kimmel and Colbert – two outspoken critics – is now calling for NBC to remove Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, via Truth Social. Variety reports conservative media conglomerate Sinclair will “replace the Friday timeslot of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations — and is offering the special to all other ABC stations across the country.”* Regarding social media, the Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. and China are nearing a deal on control of TikTok, under a framework in which “an investor consortium including Oracle... Silver Lake and Andreessen Horowitz” would acquire an 80% stake. Oracle is of course run by David Ellison's father, Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world, while Andreessen Horowitz is the venture capital firm of Trump ally Marc Andreessen. Silver Lake is another Silicon Valley private equity firm. This deal would finally put an end to the nebulous legal limbo created by Congress passing the TikTok ban and Trump refusing to enforce it. According to this report, the new company that would be created to run TikTok in America, “would also have an American-dominated board with one member designated by the U.S. government.”* The administration is seeking to shore up support in corporate America in other ways too. Trump has renewed his 2018 push to eliminate the reports businesses are mandated to issue on a quarterly basis, moving to a biannual reporting system. Trump argues that this shift would “cut costs and discourage shortsightedness on the part of publicly traded companies.” Others however believe that this change could be harmful to the economy, making companies less transparent and therefore increasing potential investor risk. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is “making Trump's proposal a priority.” This from Reuters.* More troubling signs are emerging in the U.S economy. Per Bloomberg, “Consumers in the top 10% of the income distribution accounted for 49.2% of total spending,” in the second quarter of 2025. This is the highest percentage of consumer spending accounted for by that demographic going back to 1989, according to an analysis of the Federal Reserve's Financial Accounts and Survey of Consumer Finance data conducted by Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's. Chandan Economics reports a spike in late rent payments in August, suggesting stress in the “financial health of renter households,” while for homeowners, Polymarket reports that even more people are searching "help with mortgage" on Google than during the 2008 housing crisis. This comes as only 1.3 million home building permits were issued in August, the lowest level since the Spring of 2020, according to economist and Washington Post columnist Heather Long. Taken together, this data paints a picture of an economy flailing, and kept afloat only by the very rich.* Speaking of the very rich, the first American Pope, Leo the XIV, condemned the precipitous rise in CEO pay compared to their employees. Leo remarked that CEOs now make “600 times more than what average workers are receiving," adding "What does that mean…If [money] is the only thing that has value anymore, then we're in big trouble." Specifically, Leo was referring to the proposed new compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which could turn the billionaire into a trillionaire. This from Yahoo! Finance. Senator Bernie Sanders echoed this sentiment, writing “The Pope is exactly right. No society can survive when one man becomes a trillionaire while the vast majority struggle to just survive — trying to put food on the table, pay rent and afford health care. We can and must do better.”* Turning to Israel and Gaza, AP reports Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's is resigning from the company after 47 years. In a letter, Jerry explains that he could not “in good conscience” remain at Ben & Jerry's because their parent company – the British conglomerate Unilever – has been constraining his ability to advocate against the genocide in Gaza. Jerry writes “For more than 20 years under their ownership, Ben & Jerry's stood up and spoke out in support of peace, justice and human rights, not as abstract concepts, but in relation to real events happening in our world…It's profoundly disappointing to come to the conclusion that that independence, the very basis of our sale to Unilever, is gone.” This is the largest, but by no means only, rupture between Ben & Jerry's and Unilever; this report notes “In March Ben & Jerry's said that its CEO was unlawfully removed by Unilever in retaliation for the ice cream maker's social and political activism.” However, as Greenfield's departure illustrates, the founders have little recourse besides their public platform and resignation.* In a sign of Israel's waning influence in the Democratic Party, POLITICO reports Democratic public affairs “megafirm” SKDK has ended their $600,000 contract with the state of Israel which was supposed to run from April 2025 through March 2026. The firm's recent focus had been “pitching guests for news shows to hear Israel's side of the war in Gaza.” The firm has been tight-lipped on this decision, saying only the work “had run its course.” Yet, this decision comes directly on the heels of reporting that Stagwell, the parent company of SKDK, was involved in “setting up a bot program ‘to amplify pro-Israel narratives on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other platforms,'” as revealed in a Foreign Agents Registration Act filing.* On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders crossed a major rhetorical rubicon, labeling Israel's actions in Gaza a “genocide.” In an op-ed appropriate titled “It Is Genocide,” Sanders cites the casualty totals – noting that “The full toll is likely much higher, with many thousands of bodies buried under the rubble” – along with the Israeli blockade on the enclave and their systematic destruction of Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals, water and sanitation facilities and schools. Sanders also cites the genocidal intent expressed by Israeli leaders, through quotes like “the Gaza Strip should be flattened, and there should be one sentence for everyone there — death. We have to wipe the Gaza Strip off the map. There are no innocents there.” Sanders concludes this piece by warning that if the world fails to act, as during the Holocaust, Netanyahu and other “demagogues” will feel emboldened. History, Sanders writes “demands that the world act with one voice to say: enough is enough. No more genocide.” After Sanders' announcement, Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint came out with her own statement accepting the genocide label. Zeteo reports a total of 20 members of Congress now say Israel is committing genocide.* Finally, to end on a positive note, on Monday the House passed the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act, which seeks to “break down…barriers and support the mental health of our aviation workforce by changing the current rules which prevent aviation professionals from seeking mental health care by imposing unfair penalties on those who do,” according to a press release by the bill's Republican sponsor Pete Stauber. A press release from the Democratic sponsor, Sean Casten, reads “Aviators should not be unfairly penalized for seeking mental health care…The current system perpetuates a culture of silence, and it's past time that changes.” Some observers have attributed some credit for the passage of this bill to the comedian Nathan Fielder's series The Rehearsal, the latest season of which dealt extensively with the issue of aviators' mental health. While congressional staff have downplayed the show's influence, it seems hard to deny that at the very least it raised the profile of this pressing issue. Either way, hopefully this bill will make it safer to fly by removing the stigma from pilots seeking mental healthcare. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Here's a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 22: Coffee's for (jacuzzi) closers. The not-wet dream about Nathan Fielder....and an announcement of SHUT UP I SCARE IT!A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we're old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can't get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

What's really happening to the West? In this explosive episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold speaks with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA spy who reveals the truth about immigration, the deep state, and the existential threats facing our world. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS  and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today!  Want to learn more from Andrew Bustamante? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4k34eCZ  Read Andrew's CIA book ‘Shadow Cell': https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook   Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante  Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/   Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy  Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast  --- From walking through London neighborhoods that no longer feel like London, to the political lies behind immigration, to the nuclear danger with Iran, Bustamante exposes the uncomfortable realities our leaders and media refuse to discuss. This is not the polished, politically correct version of events — it's the unfiltered truth about immigration, surveillance, propaganda, and the decline of democracy.

Nate be talkin' Nate, once again. That's right, comedian and improviser Nate Ballard is back to discuss Nathan Fielder's masterpiece REHEARSAL, SEASON 2. Episode Links: Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Today we’re joined by a straight up comedy LEGEND, Dave Kneebone. The man pulling the strings behind some of the most iconic shows in TV history. He is the cofounder of Abso Lutely Productions and the Executive Producer of our Netflix show. Dave has worked with absolute titans like Eric Andre, Tim & Eric, and Nathan Fielder. He even used to be JT’s boss back in the Nathan For You days and the bros talk about some WILD moments on set together. This episode is full with insider tales, hilarious behind the scenes moments, and wisdom from one of the most influential guys in comedy/production who usually keeps it lowkey. We also talk about JT and Striders trip to vegas and how they got 13 DUDES into Zedd's DJ booth LOL. To end the episode we call Chudwin, our NFL insider, to get predictions for the NFL season. We are live streaming a Fully unedited version of the pod on Twitch, if you want to chat with us while we're recording, follow here: https://www.twitch.tv/chadandjtgodeep Grab some dank merch here:https://shop.chadandjt.com/ Come see us on Tour! LOTS OF NEW DATES JUST ADDED.Get your tix - http://www.chadandjt.com TEXT OR CALL the hotline with your issue or question: 323-418-2019(Start with where you're from and name for best possible advice) Check out the reddit for some dank convo: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChadGoesDeep/ Thanks to our Sponsors:Brotege: The Best Skincare products for bros - get started today for just 10$ - Visit https://www.brotege.com/deep PRODUCTION & EDITS BY: Jake Rohret

Watch the video version of this podcast.This podcast contains SPOILERS for The Rehearsal Season 2 on HBO.The Rehearsal Season 2 chronicles Nathan Fielder's attempts to understand why aviation accidents happen. According to Fielder, one major factor is that pilots are unwilling to communicate candidly with each other, especially when they disagree or have bad news to deliver.To test this theory, Fielder used his resources from The Rehearsal to create a fictional(?) aviation-themed singing competition called Wings of Voice. In this competition, pilots judged singers performances, advanced the ones they liked, and were forced to break the bad news to some contestants that they were eliminated. The idea was that by forcing them to break singers' hearts, the process would reveal something about what it takes to be a good communicator.I used a “(?)” next to “fictional” above because even though contestants on Wings of Voice were occasionally made the butt of the joke on The Rehearsal and the competition never aired as its own TV show, the winner of the competition still received something of value: the privilege of performing a song for HBO's audience on national television.Today I'm speaking with the winner of that competition, Isabella Henao. As a fellow musician, I thought Henao crushed her performance of Evanescence's “Bring Me To Life” in the culminating moments of season two. And as someone who is endlessly fascinated by how much of Fielder's stunts are “real,” I was thrilled to get an insider's perspective on what it's like to go through Fielder's shenanigans as they happen. Henao spoke with me about what it was like to go through the audition process, what contestants were actually told about what was happening, what other contestants' thought about the whole thing, and how being on The Rehearsal changed her life.This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity and clarity. To listen to a fuller version of the conversation, check out the podcast/video above. If you want to learn more about Isabella, check out her website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ROI Podcast™ hosted by Law Smith @LawSmithWorks and Eric Readinger! ROI is... Revenue Optimization Initiative? Results Oriented Innovation? Return On Investment? Who knows? ROI Podcast™! the #1 business/comedy podcast on earth! Entrepreneurship via guest interviews and generally chewing the comedy cud... Here's the episode description no LLM or LLAMA can create   Ever wondered how Nathan Fielder blends absurd comedy with serious business lessons? In ROI Podcast™ episode 488, Law Smith (@LawSmithWorks) and Eric Readinger break down Nathan's bizarre brilliance from "The Rehearsal," exploring why comedy often tells truths traditional methods can't. Dive into unique strategies of marketing through comedy, leveraging authentic connections, and unconventional problem-solving that'll make your business (and your brain) thrive. Also, comedy business strategy, authentic marketing, creative entrepreneurship, business podcast, comedy lessons, unconventional marketing, Andy Kaufman, Jackass comedy, ROI Podcast, marketing insights, business humor, comedic genius, and avoiding burnout.   Chapters cover: Nathan Fielder's comedic genius Why authenticity beats traditional marketing Lessons from "The Rehearsal" on communication and business Andy Kaufman-level dedication to the bit   Hit subscribe for more comedy-infused business insights—ROI Podcast-style.   #NathanFielder #BusinessComedy #CreativeMarketing #Entrepreneurship #Authenticity #ComedyPodcast #ROIshow #MarketingStrategy #BusinessInsights #TheRehearsal #FunnyPodcast #ComedyBusiness #ComedyLessons     Episode sponsored by @ZUPYAK  https://www.Zupyak.com → promo code → SWEAT @Flodesk -50% off https://flodesk.com/c/AL83FF @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https://get.incogni.io/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N     Hosts' Eric Readinger & Law Smith

Mina joins Pablo after he finally watches "The Rehearsal" to discuss the thin line between fact and fiction, Nathan Fielder's enviable HBO budget, reverse-engineering plot twists, social awkwardness — and what goes into writing a great sports profile. • Subscribe to the Mina Kimes YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@minakimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina joins Pablo after he finally watches "The Rehearsal" to discuss the thin line between fact and fiction, Nathan Fielder's enviable HBO budget, reverse-engineering plot twists, social awkwardness — and what goes into writing a great sports profile.• Subscribe to the Mina Kimes YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@minakimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mina joins Pablo after he finally watches "The Rehearsal" to discuss the thin line between fact and fiction, Nathan Fielder's enviable HBO budget, reverse-engineering plot twists, social awkwardness — and what goes into writing a great sports profile. • Subscribe to the Mina Kimes YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@minakimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week MJ and Jackie are droppin' Page 7 SANS GUEST, because ain't NO ONE ELSE INVITED TO THIS BESTIE SLUMBA PARTAH!! MJ wanted to watch 'Baby Girl', but Gideon wasn't in the mood so they turned up the heat with an even sexier 'Baby Girl'....Nathan Fielder. Father's Day weekend came and went with both MJ and Jackie having noticed there appears to be no songs about dads that aren't sad dad or sexy dad, MJ remembers catalogues from yesteryear full of items that you could never possibly afford, and then talk 'bout the risin' trend of "raw doggin" everyday life; including Rob Lowe's recent gym workout. The book "Spare" by Prince Harry is possibly making Meghan Markle too humanized and now we're RUNNIN' OUT OF CELEBRITIES TO MAKE FUN OF UGH, Legolas seems to be preparing for a not so Unexpected Journey, and he did NOT want Katy to go to space. Jackie and MJ prove they're Sally Ride or Dies with a shoutout to the departed astronaut and her partner, who finally got permission to reveal their relationship 10 days before passing. For better or worse Sabrina Carpenter is makin' waves with her new albums PR campaign, and Jackie says 'Dangerous Animals' is great, despite not being about a hybrid shark man murderer, Jackie wants to talk about 'The Materialist', but it's full of spoilers so it's comin' after Jackie's Snackies! THEN WE GOT A LIST of '12 Musicians Who Tried Acting and FLOOOOPPPEEEDDD' (Thanks for THE LIST, Steven!), the Blindz, and Jackie's Snackies from 1:08:25.197 - 1:15:06.559 with MJ's Minute Munchies @ 1:12:04.469 AND

Join us every Monday at 12pmCST for celeb gossip, hot topics, and what's trending on tiktok and pop culture. Snark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite Sister Wives family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights.SHOW LINEUP:HousekeepingJodie's Bday Weekend & Gift OpeningKaren Read Trial UpadtesNathan Fielder/Elizabeth Holmes DocumentaryTitan Documentary (NETFLIX)Amanda's yearly rewatch ("Flight")Barbra Evans attends No Kings protestBROWN TOWN with Kara Berry ("Everyone's Business but Mine" podcast)Check out Kara Berry's podcast here: Everyone's Business but MineLEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!Snark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights. Subscribe on YouTube, Patreon, and your favorite podcast app!Please like and subscribe on Youtube!Join our private Facebook Group "We Love to Hate Everything"Coming up this week on Patreon:*THE ENTIRE BACKLOG OF AMANDA LOVES TO HATE TEEN MOM IS AVAILABLE FOR only $3*WE LOVE TO HATE TV*Tier 1+: Derry Girls S1 E3 "Episode 3"*Tiers 2+: Sister Wives S13 E7 "Divided We Move" (part 2)TOTAL REQUEST PODCAST Derry Girls S1 E3 "Episode 3"GIRL DINNERGirl Dinner Episode 47 "Explain it to us like we're WOMEN...." (with Dr. Adam)Like & Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JLR has never seen any of the Friday the 13th movies. New flow of traffic. Vape pens and cigarette butts. Isreal sends airstrike to Iran. California Senator, Alex Padilla, interrupts Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's LA riots press conference and is escorted out in handcuffs. Lone survivor. Nathan Fielder's show "The Rehearsal," is about his hypothesis that co-pilot-to-pilot communication is the leading cause of plane crashes. Does Charlie's dad still live in a crack house? Glass eyed Jimmy. Chaos at Edgewater Park. Rover looks like a soccer mom in his loaner car. Dua Lipa is engaged. JLR has never done any fun summer activities. Angel numbers. Rover gets short shorts from Chubbies for the guys on the show. The show tries bouncing on a pogo stick. Rover bets Duji $100 on the store having Summer Shandy.

JLR has never seen any of the Friday the 13th movies. New flow of traffic. Vape pens and cigarette butts. Isreal sends airstrike to Iran. California Senator, Alex Padilla, interrupts Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's LA riots press conference and is escorted out in handcuffs. Lone survivor. Nathan Fielder's show "The Rehearsal," is about his hypothesis that co-pilot-to-pilot communication is the leading cause of plane crashes. Does Charlie's dad still live in a crack house? Glass eyed Jimmy. Chaos at Edgewater Park. Rover looks like a soccer mom in his loaner car. Dua Lipa is engaged. JLR has never done any fun summer activities. Angel numbers. Rover gets short shorts from Chubbies for the guys on the show. The show tries bouncing on a pogo stick. Rover bets Duji $100 on the store having Summer Shandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lone survivor. Nathan Fielder's show "The Rehearsal," is about his hypothesis that co-pilot-to-pilot communication is the leading cause of plane crashes. Does Charlie's dad still live in a crack house? Glass eyed Jimmy. Chaos at Edgewater Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lone survivor. Nathan Fielder's show "The Rehearsal," is about his hypothesis that co-pilot-to-pilot communication is the leading cause of plane crashes. Does Charlie's dad still live in a crack house? Glass eyed Jimmy. Chaos at Edgewater Park.

Seth Meyers doesn't get out to LA very often, but when he does he's able to visit longtime friends, go on other late night shows, and head over to the garage to talk with Marc. This time they get into how Late Night is helping Seth process what's going on in the world even has he helps viewer do the same. They also talk about SNL 50, including Seth's interaction with Keith Richards and why Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell are the greatest. Then they spend the rest of the time fanboying about Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch this episode on YouTube⁠⁠ Zach, Amin and Mayes deepen their Nathan Fielder obsession by taking his various techniques from The Rehearsal and applying it to situations and characters from the Cinephobe universe. ⁠⁠CINEPHOBE MERCH STORE⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠ for Rewatchingtons, Ad-Free Episodes, Extended Cold Opens and more at⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/CountTheDings⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cinephobe is now on Youtube!⁠⁠ Subscribe and check out CT5s and Look At This Photograph on Video. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠ or⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠. Follow Cinephobe on Twitter, Instagram & Threads: CTD⁠⁠ @countthedings⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠ @cinephobepod⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠ @cinephobepod⁠⁠  Zach Harper⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠ Amin Elhassan⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠  Anthony Mayes⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠ Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susie and Sarah are headed to a baseball game, but first Susie needs to explain the importance of safety and the precariousness of Buc Fever after a man recently fell at a game. We disuss the P Diddy sketch artist who appears to have the same talent as the recent caricaturist Sarah had, and why Sarah thinks he doesn't know how to draw people of color. We talk about the Pee Wee Herman documentary, how he came to resent the character he created, and how creativity can be a burden. Susie describes the Nathan Fielder docu-comedy series, The Rehearsal, and the way pilots could be saved through a small change in training and how the comedian is trying to save lives through updates to aviation.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Get 25% off your first month of Ritual when you visit https://ritual.com/BRAINCANDY and add Essential Protein today.New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at https://thrivecausemetics.com/BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The song of the summer, the double jersey retirement, an impossible Greg Maddux story, and Nathan Fielder's CNN interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BNC CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/45Pspyl   Ad Free & Bonus Episodes: https://bit.ly/3OZxwpr MERCH: https://shoptmgstudios.com  This week, Brooke sits down with Channing Glenn and Tristan Watson to talk about how they met, why their uber scores keep dropping, and how drunk Kat was. Plus, they break down the meaning behind their words of the week. Not that y'all care though… Join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5356639204457124/  Go to Quince.com/bandc for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Check out https://brooklynbedding.com and use promo code BNC for 30% off sitewide. Go to https://www.squarespace.com/BANDC to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain with code BANDC. B+C IG: https://www.instagram.com/bncmap/ B+C Twitter: https://twitter.com/bncmap TMG Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tinymeatgang TMG Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/realtmgstudios/ TMG Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtmgstudios BROOKE https://www.instagram.com/brookeaverick https://twitter.com/ladyefron https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyefron  CONNOR https://www.instagram.com/fibula/ https://twitter.com/fibulaa https://www.tiktok.com/@fibulaa Hosted by Brooke Averick & Connor Wood, Created by TMG Studios, Brooke Averick & Connor Wood, and Produced by TMG Studios, Brooke Averick & Connor Wood. Chapters: 0:00 Bumper to Bumper on Honeymoon Ave 0:40 Intro 1:00 Nathan Fielder's Traffic Solution 4:01 Doing Splits and Flips In Ubers 6:27 Tristan and Channing's Prank Calls  13:07 How Channing & Tristan Met 17:47 Quince 19:01 Brooklyn Bedding 20:21 Kat Was Sooo Drunk 23:14 Translating Channing & Tristan's Language 34:35 Channing Prank Calls Gabi's Ex 36:20 Reading More Replies  40:05 Reminiscing on College Bits 42:09 Brooke Is Going Viral On Hinge 44:48 Squarespace  45:49 Brooke's First Hinge Date!!! 53:45 Ready and Open To Love 1:00:17 Taylor Swift Buys Her Albums  1:03:50 Thank You Channing & Tristan!!! 1:06:06 See You In Bonus!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Intro10:45 Karl and Alex Stein19:04 Nathan Fielder on CNN22:45 Bryan Callen be fibbing.34:30 Tiger Belly Drama.45:55 Adam Friedland and Anthony Weiner58:45 Blind Mike Meets GD Fenderson1:30:30 Alec Baldwin Instagram1:45:20 Opie on the streets.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

Join us every Monday at 12pmCST to watch the latest episode along with us! Snark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite Sister Wives family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights. Subscribe on YouTube, Patreon, and your favorite podcast app!HOT TOPICS LINEUP:PolyfamilySherri papiniLittle Girl singing on delta flightNathan Fielder press tourKaren ReadMarried at First Sight S17 NetflixBROWN TOWN with From the Fryer PodcastCHECK OUT FROM THE FRYER PODCAST HERELEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!Snark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights. Subscribe on YouTube, Patreon, and your favorite podcast app!Please like and subscribe on Youtube!Join our private Facebook Group "We Love to Hate Everything"Coming up this week on Patreon:*THE ENTIRE BACKLOG OF AMANDA LOVES TO HATE TEEN MOM IS AVAILABLE FOR only $3*WE LOVE TO HATE TV*Tier 1+: Siesta Key S2 E6 "Second Tier Friend"*Tiers 2+: Sister Wives S13 E5 "Flagstaff Flirtation" (part 2)TOTAL REQUEST PODCAST Siesta Key S2 E6 "Second Tier Friend"GIRL DINNERGirl Dinner Episode 45 "Receipts! Proof! Timelines!: SERIAL."Like & Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, another in our "Some Sunday Context" series, where we bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that try to help us make sense of life here in 2025. Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" -- unexpectedly -- has many of us thinking about airline safety and aviation policy. His show is concerned with the interpersonal dynamics inside a cockpit, but the larger context is of an industry that has been deregulated, degraded, and ignored to the point where, well... flying really sucks. So, today we bring you an episode we did in December 2023 about the roots of airline deregulation.-------It's December 17th. This day in 1978, holiday travelers are flying around the country under a regulatory system that was about to come to an end. The next year, the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 would kick in.Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by Ganesh Sitaraman of Vanderbilt to discuss how the act changed the competitive structure for airlines — and in turn led to a degradation of service, reliability, and the glamour of flying.Ganesh's new book is “Why Flying is Miserable… And How To Fix It.”Here's our holiday book gift guide! https://thisdaypod.substack.com/p/a-this-day-books-and-merch-gift-guideSign up for our newsletter! Get your hands on This Day merch!Find out more at thisdaypod.comThis Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Get in the skiff, museum space pod, or 737–this week we're talking about The Last of Us and The Rehearsal! It's an HBO double feature where we cover two different season 2s with high production costs and unique depictions of humanity.  We start by highlighting our favorite and then less favorite parts of The Last of Us (7:05) before diving into what the future could hold for season 3 and beyond in the verdant green hellscape that is this version of Seattle.  And then we pivot to The Rehearsal (39:53), Nathan Fielder's truly one-of-a-kind production that looks at both human nature and aviation safety. We discuss the whole season (all well as we can), covering all of the aviation singing contests, cloned dogs, and Evanescence songs along the way. Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we dive deep into Lana Love, Nathan for You, and The Rehearsal Season 2 finale (spoilers throughout). JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com  Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram Sources: Nathan Fielder pilots full Boeing 737 plane after exploiting licensing loophole and dodging autism diagnosis [EW] LANA LOVE TALKS ABOUT ‘PARACHUTE' AND A LIFE CONNECTED TO MUSIC, 02/13/23 [Rival] Lana Love Releases “Nathan Fielder” Stunt Song, Feat. Award-Winning Animator javadoodles [Shorefire] Lana Love trolling Isabella's AMA [Reddit] Can Nathan Fielder Save You From Dying in a Plane Crash?As an aviation journalist, I was skeptical of The Rehearsal. Then I talked to experts, [Vulture] Pilots React to The Rehearsal [The Cut] The “Nathan for You” Finale, My New Favorite Love Story, Errol Morris, 12/04/17 [New Yorker] ‘No One Wants to Think That Their Pilot Is Weird' [Vulture]  

Newark's crisis is coming soon to an airport near you. Thankfully, comedian Nathan Fielder is dead serious about aviation safety. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. The actor Nathan Fielder in HBO's The Rehearsal. Photograph by John P. Johnson/HBO. Help us plan for the future of Today, Explained by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One last flight in the cockpit with Jodi and Charles to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Rehearsal.' (0:00)  Intro (4:54) Episode recap (10:57)  What's real and what's not? (29:23) Did it go too far? (33:40) Email from a neurodivergent viewer (39:52) Did the show end on an up or downbeat? (45:02) Where this show ranks (48:03) What's next? Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Jodi stand in front of Congress to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Rehearsal' Season 2. (0:00) Intro (2:33) Checking in on the Nathan Fielder discourse (21:18) Instant reactions (46:11) Is this Fielder's most sincere season of TV to date? (51:19) Wings of Podcasting (a.k.a. the mailbag) Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Jodi drop subtle hints to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Rehearsal' Season 2. (0:00) Intro (4:24) How this episode felt like a return to form of sorts (9:37) Nathan Fielder, the TV producer (16:03) Colin and Emma's manufactured relationship (26:08) Sexy Einstein (31:14) Is Nathan lost in his own plot? (45:56) Wings of Podcasting (a.k.a the mailbag) Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal.What do we think of The Last of Us's depiction of Seattle? How did we feel about how this week's episode moved Ellie and Dina's relationship along? And was Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal this week an act of insanity of genius? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:The Last of Us Season 2 episode 5 (HBO)The Rehearsal Season 2 episode 4 (HBO)Shownotes:01:00 - The Last of Us Season 2Ep 4 - Day One46:30 - The Rehearsal Season 2Ep 3 - Pilot's CodeLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Shedeur Trenders, Jack and Miles discuss Paramount not knowing Nathan Fielder was going to do THAT in season 2, the block party screenings of 'A Minecraft Movie', the Biden administration's Gaza ceasefire lies, Canada's election results and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvard professor of government Steven Levitsky studies how healthy democracies can slip into authoritarianism. He says the Trump administration has already done grave damage: "We are no longer living in a democratic regime." David Bianculli reviews season 2 of Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

David, Devindra, and Jeff return to the rebellion with season 2 of Andor, run the numbers on The Accountant 2, and settle back into the discomfort of Nathan Fielder's weirdness with the second season of The Rehearsal. Then they head down south for Ryan Coogler's genre-bending epic, Sinners. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  STORYWORTH: Go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast and save $10 on your first purchase. LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Andor season 2 review Devindra - Engadget Podcast: NY Auto Show and interview with Legend of Ochi director Isaiah Saxon Jeff - DLC 596 with Lana Bachynski Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:10:38) David - The Accountant 2, Andor S2 Devindra - Andor S2, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl Jeff - The Rehearsal S2, The Residence Featured Review (~00:50:50)     Sinners SPOILERS (~01:02:25) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

We're back again breaking down this week's wildest headlines.  From new Diddy claims implicating Gloria Estefan, Beyonce, and LeBron James, to Virginia Giuffre's bizarre IG post claiming she was hit by a school bus, to even more Justin Bieber updates, to an Elizabeth Holmes x Nathan Fielder collab??  It's been a weird week, that's for sure.

In this edition of Trender Is A Construct, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's list of banned words, the Dems stuck between a rock and hard place, Nathan Fielder visiting Elizabeth Holmes in prison?, new word just dropped: Smishing, 7-Up's new strawberry-watermelon offering and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of ReTrend Of Measles, Miles and Bryan The Editor discuss the return of Measles, the Great Golden Toilet Heist of 2019, the release of Andrew Tate from Romanian prison, Instagram's LiveLeak-esque reels content, Elon walking back his email to federal workers, the return of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét talk fast food—who makes the best fries, top dipping sauces, and Bob's love for ranch (including some ranch math). Monét calls out Bob's election turtleneck, they discuss Nathan Fielder, the limits of parody and how much privacy you really have in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices