Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Phillips

In this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, Simma Lieberman sits down with Steve Phillips — national political leader, three-time author, Guardian and New York Times contributor, and founder of Democracy in Color. His latest book is  Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America (his latest) Key concepts discussed: SWAMP — Straight White American Male Preference: a framework to reframe the equality debate and expose overrepresentation of white men (29% of the population, yet dominant in every power structure) SWAMP Audits — a practical tool anyone can use to assess their organization, city, or institution Virtual Precinct Captains — building a personal list of 20 people, keeping them informed, and making sure they vote The demographic transformation of America: from 88% white in the 1960s to 41% people of color today Why mobilizing the existing diverse majority is more effective than chasing white swing voters TIMESTAMPS Time Topic 0:00 Introduction & show overview 1:08 Guest intro: Steve Phillips — author, political leader, founder of Democracy in Color 2:43 Do we still need to talk about race? Steve says: now more than ever 3:41 The 2015 escalator speech and the politics of White racial anxiety 5:00 Post-George Floyd commitments abandoned — where we are now 6:10 Steve's background: growing up as a child of the civil rights movement in Cleveland 7:10 First Black family on Dartmoor Road; seeing MLK as a toddler 8:35 Simma's personal story: the March on Washington and her junior high school protest 9:08 What's happening with young people today — reasons for hope 10:07 Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral campaign as a generational movement 12:03 Young conservatives and Charlie Kirk: the danger of silence on the left 13:00 MLK's quote on the silence of good people 15:13 Simma's personal connection to Steve's books and finding hope 16:36 Brown Is the New White — Obama's election and demographic transformation 19:33 How We Win the Civil War — the Confederates never stopped fighting 21:38 Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? — the book's origin and SWAMP framework 22:20 White men are only 29% of the population — yet dominate every power structure 25:15 The "meritocracy" myth exposed — preferences have always existed for white men 26:35 The Emily & Greg / Lakeisha & Jamal resume study (University of Chicago) 27:58 The Chosen — how elite college admissions were rigged for preferred whites in the 1920s 29:40 Hope and strategy: the majority already exists — why Democrats keep losing anyway 33:11 If all Texans had voted in 2020, Biden would have won Texas 34:42 2024: Democrats spent $1B on TV ads instead of community organizing 37:00 Voter apathy, Nick Cannon, and why people say "there's no point voting" 40:40 Zohran Mamdani's free childcare platform and delivering for voters 42:00 Local organizing wins: Kansas City Tenants Union gets 6,000 votes and passes a bill of rights 43:13 A crusade for democracy: the call for a million precinct captains 46:25 The demographic revolution: U.S. is now 41% people of color (was 12% in the mid-'60s) 48:16 Progressive white allies — a historic tradition and a crucial part of the coalition 50:37 "Fear of a Black Planet Syndrome" and what individuals can do right now 51:57 SWAMP audits — a tool anyone can use to go on offense 54:16 DEI vs. racial justice: Simma clarifies the distinction 55:07 Practical steps: virtual precinct captains and SWAMP audits 56:16 Book recommendation: Practical Radicals by Deepak Bhargava & Stephanie Luce 57:23 Show recommendation: Andor (Disney+) — fighting back against authoritarianism 58:31 Where to find Steve: democracyincolor.com 58:57 Closing thoughts: keep talking about race, build the multiracial democracy  

Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Justin Termine, Chris Assenheimer, Dan Hoard, Mike Renner, and Steve Phillips.

Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Justin Termine, Chris Assenheimer, Dan Hoard, Mike Renner, and Steve Phillips.

Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Justin Termine, Chris Assenheimer, Dan Hoard, Mike Renner, and Steve Phillips.

Our Braves have finally hit some struggles the past ten days with injuries, offensive woes & even some starting pitching stebacks. We check in with Steve Phillips to see how concerned Braves fans should be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Phillips of MLB Network joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the impact of Jose Ramirez's injury, what he thinks of Travis Bazzana's rookie season, his expectations for the trade deadline, and more.

Jonathan and Nick debate if Shedeur Sanders fans have a legitimate grope against the Brendan Sorsby discourse. Then, they're joined by Steve Phillips of MLB Network.

Our Braves have finally hit some struggles the past ten days with injuries, offensive woes & even some starting pitching stebacks. We check in with Steve Phillips to see how concerned Braves fans should be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com The Braves struggles are real MLB Network's Steve Phillips joins us See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has produced an amazing film - documenting the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, 25 years later, and how the Mets and Yankees helped heal New York. The foundation has given The Terry Collins Show permission to air the film in its entirety, which we proudly present here on our YouTube Channel. Mets participants featured in the film include: Terry Collins, Mike Piazza, Al Leiter, John Franco, Todd Zeile, Robin Ventura, Bobby Valentine, Howie Rose, Jay Horwitz, Steve Phillips and Sue Lucchi. Yankee Participants include: Joe Torre, Paul O'Neill, Roger Clemens, Scott Brosius, Lee Mazzilli, Brian Cashman, Suzyn Waldman. Other participants include former Braves Players Brian Jordan and Steve Karsay, and others who will "Never Forget". The film discusses the Tunnel to Towers origin and mission and features founder/CEO Frank Siller, and Stephen SIller Jr., the son of fallen FDNY firefighter and 9/11 hero Stephen Siller, who lost his life saving others that morning. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was formed in his honor. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: ⁠   / @theterrycollinsshow   Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform Follow The Terry Collins Show: ⁠X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10⁠ Instagram: ⁠   / terrycollins_10   Facebook:   / theterrycollinsshow   Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / johnarezzi   Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out some AMAZIN Mets Memorabilia from our friends at Coachs Collectibles here: ⁠https://coachscollectiblesny.com/⁠ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Executive Producer: John Arezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RUNDOWN   After 16 days across London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and Florence, Mitch returns home exhausted, overfed, broke, and surprisingly fond of Berlin. He and Hotshot Scott break down the trip, from ranking Europe's biggest cities and comparing food cultures to discussing sightseeing fatigue, Segway tours, horseback riding in Tuscany, and the realization that his sons viewed the entire vacation very differently than he did. Fresh off his European adventure, Mitch quickly pivots back to the Mariners and a pitching situation that suddenly looks very different than it did a month ago. With the piggyback experiment shelved for now, the focus turns to Bryce Miller's dominant return to form, Luis Castillo's resurgence after being challenged, and whether Seattle's six-man rotation creates more opportunities than problems. The Mariners' series loss in Detroit quickly turns into a deeper conversation about Andrés Muñoz, whose recent struggles have Brady and Joe (Mariners No-Table) debating whether Seattle can continue treating him as an automatic ninth-inning option. The trio examines bullpen management, the challenges created by the six-man rotation, potential closer alternatives, and whether the trade deadline could force Jerry Dipoto to look for outside relief help. Steve Phillips hasn't jumped off the Mariners bandwagon despite an uneven first two months. He explains why Seattle's pitching depth, second-half track record, and a weak American League still make them a legitimate World Series contender, while also addressing growing concerns about Andrés Muñoz and potential bullpen fixes before the trade deadline.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Steve Phillips | Former GM of New York Mets, MLB Network Analyst, SiriusXM host   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch recaps a whirlwind European family vacation filled with unforgettable sights, culture shocks, and a chaotic front-row experience of Paris Saint-Germain's riot-filled Champions League celebration. 33:42 | The Mariners' pitching surplus is suddenly a good problem, as Bryce Miller's resurgence, Luis Castillo's rebound, and Cade Anderson's rise force Seattle to weigh rotation depth against potential trade-deadline opportunities. 45:28 | Mariners No-Table: The Mariners' bullpen concerns take center stage as Andrés Muñoz's struggles spark closer questions, but strong performances from Bryce Miller, Cole Young, and Colt Emerson help keep Seattle firmly atop the division. 1:09:42 | Steve Phillips: Steve Phillips still sees the Mariners as a legitimate World Series threat, with pitching depth, roster flexibility, and a weak American League outweighing bullpen concerns and lineup questions. 1:29:28 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark illness during Commissioner's Cup game, Russell Wilson joining CBS, Russell Wilson Hall of Fame debate, Myles Garrett traded to Rams, Aaron Donald comeback speculation, Rams vs Seahawks offseason comparison, Nolan Teasley hired by Vikings, NFL minority hiring compensation picks, Madden NFL 27 cover featuring Caleb Williams, Brandon Roy and Garfield recruiting scandal, Eastside Catholic recruiting jokes, Nick Saban NIL criticism and congressional testimony, French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva, Magda Linette Cinderella run at Roland-Garros. HEADLINES Doctor amputates wrong leg, fined $3,000 and allowed to continue practicing, Priest removed as exorcist after claiming UFOs and aliens are demons, Cat litter box camera exposes girlfriend cheating with her cousin, Man sues after alligator bites his face, Pennsylvania man attempts to demolish home after wife ends marriage, John Denver chainsaw divorce story discussion, RIPs, Stacey King (NBA champion, broadcaster), Bob Horner (Atlanta Braves third baseman, 1978 NL Rookie of the Year), Raymond Berry (Hall of Fame WR, Colts legend), Rick Adelman (Hall of Fame NBA coach), Claude Lemieux (NHL star, four-time Stanley Cup champion), Peabo Bryson (Grammy-winning singer), Ned Jarrett (NASCAR Hall of Famer), Bob Packwood (former U.S. Senator from Oregon), Manny Fernandez (Miami Dolphins No-Name Defense), Ronald LaPread (founding member of The Commodores)

Join Mark Roe, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Former head coach Peter Laviolette joins to discuss his head coaching interview process, the Maple Leafs' roster and the Hurricanes seeking a bounce back in Game 2. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr's struggles, the Blue Jays' injury bug, and the status of Aaron Judge. Mark and Noodles give their top 5 landing destinations for Dylan Larkin and Mark gives his FanDuel Best Bets!

00:08 — Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization. His latest book is Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? 00:20 — Sam Ribakoff is a reporter, journalism teacher, communicator for labor unions. He has reported on the LA County elections for LA Taco.  00:33 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years.  The post Unpacking Election Results in California; Plus, Races in LA County and San Francisco appeared first on KPFA.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' head coaching sweepstakes, Gavin McKenna's future in Toronto and the Canadiens' play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the Blue Jays heating up, Louis Varland's elite season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

We discuss the case for SWAMP audits, how we can truly build a multiracial democracy, and why we're going to have to fight for it.    Steve's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Find your Minimum Viable Community and engage Do a SWAMP audit!   Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race, politics, and the multicultural progressive New American Majority. His new book is Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?: Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Steve on X:  https://x.com/steveptweets    Read Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Steve Phillips Executive Producer: Zack Travis Executive Editor: Mila Atmos

MLB Radio's Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss his early season takeaways, the Dodgers chances of getting Tarik Skubal, and much more!

Steve Phillips joins the show to share his takeaways from the early part of the MLB season. Sirius XM's Justin Termine stops by to break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Plus, Nick wraps up the show with today's trivia question.

Nick Kostos opens Thursday's show with his reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder's win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nick shares where he has Aaron Rodgers ranked among the best quarterbacks of all time, and goes off of the people who have Philip Rivers as a better quarterback than Eli Manning. Justin Termine, Steve Phillips and Patrick McEnroe join the show.

Steve Phillips is host of Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips, a color-conscious podcast on politics. He also founded Democracy in Color, a political media organization. His latest book is Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? The post Fund Drive Special with Steve Phillips appeared first on KPFA.

Steve Phillips, bestselling author of Brown Is the New White, returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to present his provocative new argument for “draining the swamp of white male privilege.”  He comes here at a time when equal rights are under intense attack on many fronts. Phillips, host of the “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips” podcast, is on a mission to exhort people to go on the offensive in the fight for racial justice in this country—flipping the focus from the underrepresentation of people of color to the overrepresentation of white men.  It's a topic he explores in his latest book, Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? He labels the unequal system as Straight White American Male Preference (or S.W.A.M.P.) and says it came roaring out of the shadows once again. Far from being a country where white men have suffered under so-called reverse racism, Phillips says America is a place where white men—a minority of the total—have enjoyed unfair legal advantages, racial quotas, grade inflation, and jumping the line for public benefits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Phillips has coined a new term for Trump's white supremacist patriarchy and says it's time to go on the offense. 

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! NHL Defenseman Troy Stecher joins to discuss his season with the Maple Leafs, the team's season and the culture of the organization. Hayes lists the players on the Stanley Cup Playoffs bar play, TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the Blue Jays and Red Sox's series and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

“White men are 29 percent of the population but hold 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions, 90 percent of venture capital, and 98 percent of all money managed by money managers. Is that because they're smarter? Or is it because there is preference, inequality, and active bias in favor of white men?” — Steve Phillips Are white men really smarter than other Americans? Some white men might think so, but few others are convinced. Especially the Stanford educated Steve Phillips whose new book, Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? is designed to “play offense” in the fight for American racial justice. The title of Phillips's new book is, of course, a provocation. White men are 29 percent of the population, he tells us, but hold 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions, 90 percent of venture capital, and 98 percent of all investment funds managed by money managers. Is that really because they're smarter than everybody else? Or is it because the system is biased in favor of white dudes who graduated from Harvard, Princeton and Stanford. After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Phillips argues, there was, albeit all-too-briefly, broad agreement that systemic racism existed and needed to be addressed. Then came the 2024 election and the MAGA war against DEI. It's time to fight back, Phillips says. Rather than defending affirmative action, Phillips says that the question is why, in the richest country in the world, white men hold 90 percent of the power when they are only 29 percent of the population. Until that mathematical inconsistency is explained, there's no point in pretending that the arc of American history bends toward justice. Five Takeaways •       29 Percent of the Population, 90 Percent of the Power: The book's central data point. White men are 29 percent of the US population. They hold 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions. They receive 90 percent of venture capital funding. They manage 98 percent of all investment money in the country. Phillips's argument: you don't need to allege conscious racism to explain this. You just need to acknowledge that a system shaped by centuries of exclusion doesn't self-correct. The question the title asks is the question nobody wants to answer: if the system is meritocratic, why do these numbers look like this? Either white men are smarter than everybody else, or the system is not meritocratic. •       Playing Offense: The book began as a study of what happened to the post-George Floyd consensus. The broad agreement that systemic racism existed — widespread in June 2020 — dissolved within months. By 2024, the political momentum had reversed entirely. Phillips's diagnosis: the left spent the intervening years playing defense — defending DEI, defending affirmative action, defending the language of equity. The result was a retreat. His prescription: stop defending programmes and start prosecuting the inequality. Make the other side explain the numbers. Reframe the question from “should we have DEI?” to “why do white men hold 90 percent of the power?” •       The Biker Gang Analogy: To the objection — common from white Americans — that they personally didn't create the racial wealth gap: Phillips offers the biker gang. A gang comes into someone's house, takes all the resources, occupies the house, and passes it on to their children. The children can say: I didn't do anything. But they inherited a structurally unequal situation. The GI Bill after World War II gave billions of dollars in wealth-building to white Americans while largely excluding people of color. The average white family has more than ten times the assets of the average black family. “I didn't do it” is not the same as “I don't benefit from it.” •       The Confederates Never Stopped Fighting: Phillips's underlying argument: the division in American politics is not left vs. right. It is an existential question that has never been resolved — is this a white country, or is this a multiracial democracy? The Confederates and their ideological heirs never conceded the answer. White fear and resentment at equality is the single most consistent driving force in Republican politics since 1965, the year Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act and no Democratic presidential candidate has won the majority of the white vote since. •       America Can't Pass a Bill to Study Reparations: The wealth of the United States was created by the labour of enslaved black people and on land taken from Native Americans. Banks and insurance companies trace their original capital to the bodies and labour of enslaved people. The racial wealth gap is the direct structural consequence of that history. Congress has repeatedly failed to pass a bill not to pay reparations, but merely to study the question. Not a single vote to begin the conversation. Until America can have that conversation, it hasn't begun to confront what is owed. About the Guest Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color and the author of Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?, How We Won the Civil War, and Brown Is the New White. He is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and a former San Francisco school board president. References: •       Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America by Steve Phillips. •       Democracy in Color — Phillips's organisation focused on race and politics. •       Episode 2883: Melvin Patrick Ely on A Terrible Intimacy — the companion episode on interracial life in the slaveholding South that immediately precedes this one. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:30) - Introduction: from slavery to the present — has anything changed? (01:11) - The short answer: no. And what it took to end slavery. (02:03) - Why the racial wealth gap persists (03:26) - The Confederates never stopped f...

The choice before us in 2026 is similar to the choice before Americans in the latter half of the 19th century, and the way we're framing it today is this:  Which straight White male President's line of thinking do you want to get behind? Choice #1 is Abraham Lincoln, who not only signed the Emancipation Proclamation, but was a firm believer in human rights for all, or Choice #2, the President who followed him, Andrew Johnson, who was perhaps the biggest Confederate sympathizer that we've had as President (minus, perhaps, our current one)? In other words, the choice is between believing in equal rights for all of us, or believing in rights only for rich, landowning, straight White men. Ultimately, this was the question before us in America 150+ years ago. It's the same question we're facing today.  To unpack this, we're having a conversation with a political leader, lawyer, and author who thinks deeply, systematically, and convincingly to capture your attention with boldness and walk you through some great ways to take action. We hope you listen, share widely, and be bold in how you envision 2026. What to listen for:  The clear stat that White men make up 29% of the American population. Yet if you look at leadership positions across the board, they make up a disproportionately large share. Do we think White men are smarter than everyone else? Is that why this percentage is so much higher? Or, is there a more systemic thing going on?  There are only two ways to answer this question, according to Steve. "One is that there is, in fact, something wrong with the communities of color and women, or in that white men are therefore smarter, more talented, more driven, and more deserving of being in these positions… The other is that there's actually a preference being shown to white men….But we don't have the conversation. We don't ask the question, and that's what I'm trying to remedy." On his spicy book title: "Pointing out inequality should not be more controversial than perpetuating the actual inequality."  Why Steve thinks the Democratic Party is bad at math.  About our guest: Steve Phillips is a bestselling author, columnist, and national political thought leader. He is the author of The New York Times and Washington Post bestsellers Brown Is the New White and How We Win the Civil War. His newest book is Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?  He is also the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race, politics, and the progressive New American Majority. Phillips is the host of Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips, a color-conscious podcast on politics. He is a regular columnist for The Nation and The Guardian.  

Is the golden age of streaming and tech convenience officially hitting a paywall? In Episode 463, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the latest hit to our wallets: YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up. We discuss the price hike and a "quietly revealed" trick to avoid ads without paying for Premium. Steve also gives us a status update on The Great Desk Upgrade—is the ultimate geek command center finally complete?In the world of entertainment, we dive into the launch of the Hasbro Legends TV Channel and the strange delisting of Star Trek: Resurgence from Steam. We also react to the news of NCIS: New York starring LL COOL J and Scott Caan, and a frustrating report on Xfinity allegedly throttling gigabit speeds by choice. Plus, we break down Sony CEO Tom Rothman's bold CinemaCon manifesto: making movies affordable again, cutting out the pre-show ad bloat, and extending theatrical windows. Can Sony actually save the movie-going experience? We weigh in on that, the fleeting arrival of James Bond on Netflix, and the "ugh" factor of more Val Kilmer AI usage.What you'll get out of this episode:The breakdown of YouTube's new pricing and how to navigate their ad strategy.Why Sony's plan to cut ads and lower ticket prices could be a game-changer for theaters.A warning for James Bond fans: watch them on Netflix before they vanish on April 20th.The truth about Xfinity's gigabit "switch" and what it means for your home internet.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Keywords (Comma Separated)Altered Geek, Steve Phillips, TFG1Mike, YouTube Premium, Ad Blockers, Sony Pictures, CinemaCon, Tom Rothman, Hasbro, Star Trek Resurgence, NCIS New York, LL Cool J, Xfinity, Comcast, Val Kilmer, AI, James Bond, Netflix, Streaming News, Podcast Studio.

Steve Phillips, Co-Founder and Creator at GeekCast Radio Network, Author of Altered Audio, and Communications and Content Developer at Breeze Thru Car Wash Steve Phillips is a super-geek, and started podcasting a Transformers-themed show over 20 years ago.  He Co-Founded GeekCast Radio Network, is an accomplished voice actor, and has been hosting the Altered Geek podcast series since 2012.  And - he's got a day job - Communications and Content Developer at Breeze Thru Car Wash.  At Breeze Thru, he's a creator and a communicator, and even gets to do things like teach kids about podcasting!  I met Steve through my friend Wade Keith, also from Breeze Thru - and after Wade came on my show last year he was eager that I should feature the local podfather on the show - and Steve didn't disappoint.  You'll meet Gollum from The Lord of The Rings in this one, the Joker (Mark Hammil version), and many other characters beloved by geeks everywhere.  Steve and our producer Ben had some great conversations between segments - but if I'm honest - I was in a bit over my head on this one! It was a ton of fun though, with laughs and podcast insider secrets, so please enjoy my conversation with the NOCO Podfather, Steve Phillips.

Join Aaron Korolnek, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Maple Leafs' play-by-play announcer Joe Bowen joins to discuss his retirement following his incredible broadcasting career. Plus, TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on Jeff Hoffman's issues on the mound with the Blue Jays and his next steps as the team's closer, TaylorMade picks for the RBC Heritage and Aaron hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

In this episode of Altered Geek, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike dive into the shifting sands of the tech and entertainment world. First, Steve catches us up on his massive Studio Desk Upgrade—because every geek needs a command center that actually fits the mission.In the news, we discuss the "Walmart-ification" of your living room as Vizio TVs prepare to require Walmart accounts just to function. We also look at the massive geographic shift for J.J. Abrams, as Bad Robot prepares to downsize and move its headquarters from the glitz of L.A. to New York City. Finally, we break down a brilliant take from actor Sterling K. Brown (of Person of Interest) on why the 22-episode TV season is a relic of the past. Why do streamers prefer "new and shiny" over long-running favorites? We follow the money from advertisers to subscribers to find out.What you'll get out of this episode:A look at the new Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Funko Pop reveals.The privacy and convenience implications of Walmart's new requirements for Vizio hardware.Insight into why streaming platforms prioritize short seasons over the classic network model.The impact of Bad Robot's move on the future of film and TV production.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Keywords (Comma Separated)Altered Geek, Steve Phillips, TFG1Mike, Vizio, Walmart, J.J. Abrams, Bad Robot, Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us, Person of Interest, Streaming Wars, Funko Pop, Batman Beyond, Joker, TV Production, Podcast Studio, Studio Setup, Network Television, Ad-Supported Video, Subscriber Growth.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss their hilarious experiences in photos, the Senators' significant victory against the Red Wings, Carter Yakemchuk's debut for Ottawa and the Maple Leafs making a statement to the Bruins. Plus, TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays' season outlook, the Face of the Franchise and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact.

RUNDOWN   Mitch opens from Portland, where he spent the weekend with his son and attended NCAA Tournament games—including Gonzaga's elimination, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The guys dive into what makes March Madness special, highlighted by a classic David vs. Goliath battle between Arkansas and High Point. Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle as the Mariners head into Opening Day with a surge of offensive production after a sluggish spring. The guys highlight breakout signs from Cole Young and Dom Canzone, while also addressing concerns around JP Crawford's injury, Cal Raleigh's uneven World Baseball Classic impact, and roster decisions in the infield and rotation. Mitch welcomes Steve Phillips for his annual Opening Day visit, where the longtime MLB insider says the World Baseball Classic has players—especially hitters—more game-ready than ever to start the season. Phillips is bullish on the Mariners, calling this their best opportunity to win the division and make a deep run, while also addressing concerns around pitching durability and bullpen volatility. The conversation expands league-wide, with Phillips explaining why the Dodgers are both dominant and good for baseball, why Shohei Ohtani remains a near-lock MVP, and ultimately predicting a Dodgers–Mariners World Series. Mitch and Puck open with some leftover tension from a previous discussion before diving into Mitch's surprising admission that the World Baseball Classic didn't resonate with him. Mitch explains that, despite the talent on the field, it doesn't feel meaningful to the American baseball audience—pointing to player opt-outs and inconsistent participation.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot Steve Phillips | MLB Network / SiriusXM / Former Mets GM Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Portland, Gonzaga's Exit, and the Birthday Game; Mitch checks in from Portland after watching Gonzaga get bounced—and rolls into a loaded birthday trivia game. 15:49 | Mariners No-Table: Spring Bats Wake Up as Opening Day — The Mariners' offense shows late life in spring training as Opening Day looms—but questions remain about lineup depth, health, and early-season readiness. 41:04 | Steve Phillips: Opening Day Buzz, Mariners Hype, and Dodgers Dominance: Steve Phillips says this might be the Mariners' best shot yet—while the Dodgers loom as baseball's overwhelming favorite. 1:02:38 | KJ-Aren'ts with Jason Puckett: WBC Doesn't Land for Mitch — And It Gets Tense; Mitch admits he couldn't get into the World Baseball Classic—and it sparks real tension in a separate conversation that clearly struck a nerve. 1:24:00 | Other Stuff Segment: Mariners Opening Day expectations, World Series odds and roster questions, Arozarena/Raleigh tension resolved, March Madness Speedo distraction, Brandon Roy response to Garfield allegations, WNBA reaches new CBA, Seahawks RB situation per John Schneider, Michael B. Jordan In-N-Out moment, Syracuse coaching hire (McNamara), Tiger Woods Masters return buzz RIPs: Robert Mueller (81), Dennis "Loverboy" Condrey (74), Rex Culpepper (28), Chuck Norris (86) Headlines: FDA eases tanning bed rules, Camel pageant disqualifications for "hump plumping," Brain-eating virus claims, Fentanyl found in Barbies at Missouri store

MLB Analyst Steve Phillips joins the show to share his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic as we head into the elimination rounds of the tournament.

Issac Shade, Steve Phillips and Tim Barbalace join the show to talk College Hoops, World Baseball Classic, and MUCH MORE!

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' defeat to the Lightning, the direction of the roster in Toronto, Craig Berube's future behind the bench, Brad Treliving's mark on the team, the Sabres and Lightning's spotlight performance and Buffalo's contender status in the league. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss his views on the Blue Jays' roster, Trey Yesavage's lack of play and the World Baseball Classic performances.

The landscape of Geekdom is shifting beneath our feet! In Episode 460, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike break down the massive industry-shaking news that HBO Max and Paramount+ are officially merging into a single streaming titan. We discuss what this means for your wallet and Paramount's promise to let the HBO brand "operate with independence."We also dive into a serious local and national issue: Colorado's proposed law that could force surveillance on 3D printers to regulate digital files. Is this a necessary safety measure, or are we officially living in a surveillance state? Plus, we cover SAG-AFTRA's move to organize the booming video podcast industry, the Supreme Court's major ruling on AI copyrights, and the bizarre news of a Funko-inspired cinematic universe in the works. From "Book Meets World" nostalgia to cleaning up messy news headlines regarding Tubi and Cartoon Network, we've got it all.What you'll get out of this episode:Critical analysis of the Paramount+ and Max merger and its impact on subscribers.A deep dive into the legal battle over 3D printing rights and digital privacy.The latest on AI copyright laws and what the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case means for creators.A look at the future of video podcasting under SAG-AFTRA labor rules.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Altered Geek, Steve Phillips, TFG1Mike, Paramount Plus, HBO Max, Streaming Merger, 3D Printing, Colorado Law, Surveillance State, AI Copyright, SAG-AFTRA, Funko Pop, Rideback, Cartoon Network, Tubi, Boy Meets World, Tech News, Podcast Industry, Intellectual Property, Digital Rights,

It's VSiN's 2026 MLB Futures Draft! Our baseball experts give their best bets for the upcoming season. Categories include AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year, as well as Division winner, Pennant winner, World Series winner and win total over/unders. Along with moderator and VSiN contributor Nick Whalen, guest pickers include former MLB GM and SiriusXM MLB Radio's Steve Phillips, VSiN managing editor Adam Burke, former MLB pitcher Lance Lynn, VSiN A Numbers Game co-host Gill Alexander, Fantasy Alarm's head of content Howard Bender, VSiN Ready, Set, Bet co-host Matt Brown, VSiN PrimeTime's co-host Matt Youmans, RotoWire's senior editor and VSiN contributor Jeff Erickson, BaseWinner's Marc Borchard and VSiN By The Books co-host and former MLB pitcher, Jensen Lewis. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host of “Leadoff Spot @MLBNetworkRadio; Baseball Insider @TSN and @MLBNetwork Steve Phillips likes the Braves to return to the postseason but as a Wild Card team and not the NL East Champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of “Leadoff Spot @MLBNetworkRadio; Baseball Insider @TSN and @MLBNetwork Steve Phillips likes the Braves to return to the postseason but as a Wild Card team and not the NL East Champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another high-octane adventure into Geekdom! In Episode 459, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips is joined by TFG1Mike to tackle a week filled with massive industry shifts and somber goodbyes. We start by honoring the legacies of several legends, including Robert Duvall, and James Van Der Beek, as we reflect on their impact on entertainment and culture.The tech world is on fire this week as we discuss YouTube's latest war on ad blockers—new hurdles have arrived, and the workarounds are disappearing fast. Plus, we look into the recent massive YouTube outage that left over a quarter-million users in the dark. In a move straight out of science fiction, Meta is "raising the dead" with new AI developments, while Cartoon Network finds a surprising new home on Tubi. Finally, we vent some frustration over the "subscription-pocalypse" affecting everything from Instagram video quality to the very PCs we buy—remember when Microsoft Word just came with the computer?What you'll get out of this episode:The latest updates on YouTube's aggressive stance against ad-blocking software.A deep dive into the ethics and technology behind Meta's AI "resurrection" projects.Nostalgic and critical commentary on the shift from physical ownership to "PC subscriptions."A rundown of why Cartoon Network on Tubi is a win for animation fans.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!KeywordsAltered Geek, Steve Phillips, TFG1Mike, YouTube, Ad Blockers, Meta, AI, Cartoon Network, Tubi, Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek, Brad Arnold, Jesse Jackson, Scott Adams, Instagram, PC Hardware, Software Subscriptions, Geekdom, Pop Culture, Tech News.

The show continues the “success or bust” debate for New York teams, but it quickly turns into a Mets fan therapy session when the topic shifts to Steve Phillips. After Phillips questions the Mets offseason and pushes back on the idea that they are “most improved,” fans come after him personally and the hosts are fed up with it. If you want to disagree with his take, fine. But trashing him like he has no credibility at all? That's where the hypocrisy gets called out. From there, the Mets conversation gets real practical. A caller asks the big question: what's the actual plan with Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio now that the roster has gotten crowded? The discussion dives into how the at-bats will get distributed, who might be DH-heavy early, how spring injuries can change roles, and why the Mets are clearly prioritizing immediate competitiveness instead of running an all-prospect experiment. Another caller frames the Mets problem differently: it's not just “make the playoffs,” it's who you keep running into once you get there, especially with the Dodgers looming as the sport's current monster. The response is simple: first you have to become a consistent playoff team, then you can worry about repeatedly colliding with the same buzzsaw. The segment closes with a Jets fan admitting he does not even know what to root for anymore, and a Yankees fan laying out the urgency. Between an aging core, a shrinking window, and looming labor uncertainty, 2026 starts to feel like the year where “World Series or bust” stops sounding dramatic and starts sounding logical.

The size and scale of the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis is too vast to fully comprehend. John Nichols has our report – he's The Nation's executive editor, and he's just spent several days talking to the city's leaders and activists.Also: Democrats could win a Senate seat in Texas this November. Texas is not so much a red state as it is a low-turnout state. Steve Phillips analyzes Jasmine Crockett's campaign for the Democratic nomination, which relies on organizing non-voters and reluctant voters.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The size and scale of the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis is too vast to fully comprehend. John Nichols has our report – he's The Nation's executive editor, and he's just spent several days talking to the city's leaders and activists.Also: Democrats could win a Senate seat in Texas this November. Texas is not so much a red state as it is a low-turnout state. Steve Phillips analyzes Jasmine Crockett's campaign for the Democratic nomination, which relies on organizing non-voters and reluctant voters.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this action-packed episode of Altered Geek, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips is joined by the legendary TFG1Mike to navigate the highs and lows of modern Geekdom. We kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to the iconic Catherine O'Hara, reflecting on her incredible legacy and passing.Then, strap in for a massive Trailer Roundup as we break down the first looks at Masters of the Universe, the return of Maul, the next Mario adventure, and the gritty revival of Daredevil. Finally, we dive deep into the most polarizing topic of the decade: AI—The Good and The Bad. We explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, for better or worse.What you'll get out of this episode:A deep dive into the latest blockbusters and gaming trailers.Nuanced perspectives on the ethical and creative impact of AI.Insightful commentary on the week's biggest headlines in pop culture.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Topic KeywordsAltered Geek, Steve Phillips, TFG1Mike, Catherine O'Hara, Masters of the Universe, Maul, Mario, Daredevil, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Trailer Roundup, Geekdom, Tech News, Pop Culture, Podcast, Sci-Fi, Gaming, MCU, Disney Plus, Nintendo.

HOUR 1 - Day Two at Media Row! Steve Phillips says the Giants settled for Luis Arraez. With the NBA Trade Deadline two days away, we break down the biggest storylines. Plus, Ken Rosenthal weighs in on the Giants’ offseason and whether they still need more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Day Two at Media Row! Steve Phillips says the Giants settled for Luis Arraez. With the NBA Trade Deadline two days away, we break down the biggest storylines. Plus, Ken Rosenthal weighs in on the Giants’ offseason and whether they still need more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audacy NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins the show to react to Terry Pegula's press conference, and break down this weekend's Championship Sunday games. Plus, Former MB GM Steve Phillips joins the show to react to the Mets offseason moves.

Former MLB Steve Phillips joins the show to react to the New York Mets offseason moves, the Yankees resigning Cody Bellinger and MUCH MORE!

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on Mitch Marner's win against the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' silencing comments and Marner's reception in his return to Toronto. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the conclusion of the Bo Bichette era in Toronto, Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers and the Blue Jays' next steps and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:53 Bob Nightengale 16:40 Jesse Rogers 42:05 Steve Phillips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:53 Bob Nightengale 16:40 Jesse Rogers 42:05 Steve Phillips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN   We're celebrating the start of Year 8 of Mitch Unfiltered! Mitch checks in from Las Vegas—oddly with zero urge to gamble—while Hotshot breaks down his old roulette system and the painful bad beat that once drove him out of Vegas for years. Mitch and Hotshot geek out over the new Eddie Murphy documentary, then Mitch tells his favorite 10-seconds-of-fame story — yelling a deep-cut sketch line to Murphy at a 1985 stand-up show and getting singled out from the stage. They pivot to the Seahawks' 30–24 "no-win" win in Nashville, weighing how worried to be about letting a 30–10 lead shrink, while marveling at Jaxon Smith-Njigba's obscene pace (already breaking the single-season franchise yardage mark in 11 games) and explaining why Rams-Bucs, common opponents, and divisional records mean Seattle may need both a win over the 49ers and help from the lowly Cardinals to take the NFC West. Steve Phillips joins Mitch to unpack Seattle's near–World Series run — from Julio Rodríguez's late-season surge to the Game 7 choices that doomed the Mariners, including pulling George Kirby too early and avoiding Andrés Muñoz in the highest-leverage spot. He explains why modern analytics can mislead managers, why Aaron Judge rightfully edged Cal Raleigh for MVP despite East Coast conspiracy theories, and why extending Josh Naylor was the right call even if the back-end years sting. Brady and Jacson join Mitch to break down Seattle's 30–24 win over the Titans — a game that was far closer than it should've been against the NFL's worst roster. They dissect the defensive lapses (two long late TD drives, missed tackles, fatigue), Sam Darnold's clean but risky performance (a couple near-picks, heavy JSN dependence), and a quietly emerging run game anchored by Walker and Charbonnet. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to reset the entire college football landscape heading into rivalry week — from Washington's shot at a season-defining upset over Oregon to the seismic consequences of an eight-win finish versus nine. He breaks down the transfer-portal era attrition at programs like UCLA, the SEC's multi-team playoff math (with Alabama's "brand advantage"), and why chaos in Austin, Baton Rouge, and Oxford could reshape the playoff bracket if Lane Kiffin jumps jobs before December 3rd.   GUESTS   Steve Phillips | Former Mets GM & MLB Analyst (SiriusXM / MLB Network) Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch Turns 8 (Seasons), Vegas Without Gambling, and a Birthday Tour Through Sports, History… and Freddie Mercury 12:00 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 16:09 | Eddie Murphy, Clint, and a Nervy 8–3: Seahawks Survive Titans While JSN Flirts with 2,000 Yards 40:55 | GUEST: Steve Phillips; Steve Phillips on the Mariners' Game 7 Collapse, Cal Raleigh's MVP Near-Miss, and Seattle's Offseason Decisions 1:05:13 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Escape Tennessee, Move to 8–3, and Reveal Both Promise and Warning Signs in Nashville 1:27:51 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Rick Neuheisel on Washington–Oregon Stakes, Lane Kiffin Chaos, and a Wild Final Push Toward the Playoff 2:01:20 | Other Stuff Segment: NFL players spitting incidents (Jalen Carter, Jamar Chase, Jalen Ramsey, Boise State, massive fines for spitting), Mariners non-tender Gregory Santos after almost never pitching, questions about how MLB trade physicals get passed, Dodgers Game 7 World Series home run balls (Miguel Rojas, Will Smith) both caught by same father/son and later underperforming at auction, Lane Kiffin's reported choice between Ole Miss, LSU, and Florida with a 7-year $98M deal and $25M/year in NIL money, UW women's soccer upsets #1 Virginia 10v11, Belichick family blowup, Chris Paul announces plans to retire after the 25–26 season and reflects on a Hall of Fame point guard career, Boris Becker (age 58) welcomes baby daughter, Kevin Spacey claims to be essentially homeless and working as a lounge singer in Cyprus, Ace Frehley's famous smoking sunburst Les Paul goes up for auction, RIPs: Rodney Rogers — Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA forward, dies at 54, Jellybean Johnson — drummer for The Time, dies at 69, Randy "Junkman" Jones — Padres legend, dies after a long career in and around baseball, HEADLINEs: Airport bulge turns out to be two endangered parakeets, Interstate flasher "needed excitement", Two Texas men plot to invade a Haitian island and enslave everyone, Failed threesome leads woman to beat up her boyfriend, Study says Viagra may help with hearing loss.