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On this week's episode, I'm joined by Nate Jones of Vulture to discuss his monumental effort to rank the 100 most powerful directors in Hollywood. We discussed how the audience has shifted from stars to IP to maybe, now, directors, and what that means for the industry. Plus: Who did his inside sources think he rated too highly … and too lowly? All that and more on this week's (if I do say so myself) very fun episode. Debate amongst yourselves: Who has the most juice in Hollywood … and who should have the most juice?

Will Sasso joins Steph for a full-blown Canadian summit, and somehow both of them currently have a hole in their foot. Steph and Will get into eating fried chicken with no plate ten feet from Ted Sarandos, shaking Eddie Murphy's hand, Homeland Security opening a sympathy card for Steph's dead dog and slapping a 10% tariff on it, Kids in the Hall supremacy, Will's hammertoe surgery that left him with no knuckles in three toes, landing in a Napoli hospital with an infected foot mid-vacation, his DIY gauze-in-the-hole wound care method (his doctor might hate him), Steph's snapped calf and the hair burrowing into her foot, and Will's buddy's legendary story about passing out cold mid-diarrhea with a metal halo bolted to his broken leg. Follow ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev and ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Follow Will Sasso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willsasso/ Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour:NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tour Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:45 - Will Sasso Is Here & Graffiti Standards00:08:08 - Canadians In Hollywood & Susan Tribute00:11:45 - Eating Chicken In Front Of Ted Sarandos00:21:45 - A Tariff On A Care Package00:24:50 - Tall People Meetups00:28:40 - Kids In The Hall Supremacy00:33:20 - Body Stuff: Hammertoes & An Italian Hospital00:41:34 - DIY Foot Hole Surgery00:46:45 - Ska Backlash & The Hair Buried In Steph's Foot00:53:46 - The Pass-Out Poop Story01:01:31 - Pac-Man Costume Disaster01:05:36 - Wrap Up #stephtolev #stephinfection #comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been fans of Murray Bartlett's for years, so it was an absolute delight to talk to him on this week's EXQUISITE episode! Now you know Murray from a million things, as the Emmy Award-winning supporting actor from The White Lotus, as well as from The Last of Us, Welcome to Chippendales, Looking, Nine Perfect Strangers and so much more including the wonderful Apple TV+ show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (starring former guest Tatiana Maslany!), which just finished its first season! This is just a small sampling of Murray's CV, but today we're getting to know the real person behind the roles, and folks, he's a joy! We talk about Perth in the 1980s, moving across Australia to live with his first boyfriend, acting as a doorway to flawed self-perception as well as therapy as a tool to fix one's perception of oneself, and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody sings the chorus, but superfans quote the verse. On this episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie and Nate trace the verse from Shakespeare through opera to TikTok, and songwriter Audrey Hobert shares her philosophy of specific verses and anthemic choruses: you can't have the payoff without the setup. CREDITS Reanna Cruz: Producer Iris Gottlieb: Illustrator Charlie Harding: Host, Executive Producer Dion Lee: Art Director Brandon McFarland: Audio Engineer Nick Ripps: Video Editor Nate Sloan: Host Lissa Soep: Editor Zach Tenorio & Jocie Adams: Theme Composers Switched On Pop is a co-production of Vox Media Podcast Network, Vulture, and Rock Ridge Productions. Links: ⁠Newsletter⁠ Songs discussed: Aretha Franklin, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" Edward Meeker, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Third Eye Blind, "Semi-Charmed Life" Zara Larsson, "Lush Life" John Denver, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" Rick Astley, "Never Gonna Give You Up" William Smith, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom, "Opening Versicles and Responses" Georges Bizet, Michel Plasson, Angela Gheorghiu, Les Éléments, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse, "Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)" Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" Built to Spill, "Joyride" The Killers, "Mr. Brightside" Gracie Abrams, "That's So True" Audrey Hobert, "Sue me" Lizzo, "About Damn Time" Audrey Hobert, "Drive" Audrey Hobert, "Bowling alley" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of our summer series on short stories and essays! Today your hosts Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins are joined once again by Thomas Banks for their discussion of Samuel Johnson's essay "The Vulture." Before getting into the meat of the essay, Angelina talks about why she disagrees with her own commonplace quote on the purpose of poetry. In the process, she gives us a brief history of literary periods from the classical to the neoclassical and enlightenment. Thomas shares some more biographical information on Samuel Johnson and his work. Cindy highlights both the important place and the danger of satire, which is a popular neoclassical form and the one used in Johnson's essay. The discussion ends with thoughts on why Johnson's essay was finally not included with the others in The Idler collection, as well as what his purpose may have been in writing "The Vulture." To check out the current offerings at The House of Humane Letters, as well as Thomas Banks' poetry webinar mentioned in this episode, please visit HouseofHumaneLetters.com. And for the full show notes on this episode, please visit our podcast website at https://theliterary.life/338. 

We're returning to our favorite movie of 2021 for a look at the romance of the pandemic's instant comedy cult classic Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar! Join our talking club as we discuss fishbowl drinks, official couples, the 2020 Best Original Song category, and the film's deliberately oblique trailer. Plus: Is this a musical? Are Barb and Star good at their jobs? Can Edgar join the talking club? And, most importantly, why haven't more podcasts taken a stand against murder? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: North by Northwest (1959)--------------------------------------------------"Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo Talk Barb and Star Songs and the Controversy with the 2015 Joy Script" (Variety)"Annie Mumulo Tells the Stories behind Seven of Barb and Star's Biggest Gags" (Vulture)"Jamie Dornan Tore Several Shirts for his Big Barb and Star Scene" (Vulture)

Bruce Jenkins and Marty look thru the Window of Baseball: Remembering Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture.' He pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died Wednesday July 8th. He was 89.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Jenkins and Marty look thru the Window of Baseball: Remembering Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture.' He pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died Wednesday July 8th. He was 89.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 404.  James B and Eddie discuss three different tales involving $500 in rent money, $500 in opera tickets and $500,000 of stolen jewels. Sponsored by Daily Workout Sparring Partners for Crime Bosses Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and the Vulture's old girlfriend.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.Christopher Nolan turns one of the oldest stories ever told into something tactile again. You don't just watch The Odyssey. You feel the weight of timber, salt and exhausted bodies.Synopsis:After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.Sean BurnsSean Burns is a film critic for WBUR's Arts & Culture and a contributing writer at North Shore Movies and Crooked Marquee. He was Philadelphia Weekly's lead film critic from 1999 through 2013, and worked as a contributing editor at The Improper Bostonian from 2006 until 2014. His reviews, interviews and essays have also appeared in Metro, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Boston Herald, Nashville Scene, Time Out New York, Philadelphia City Paper and RogerEbert.com.A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Burns was a recurring guest on the late David Brudnoy's WBZ 1030 AM radio show, and in 2002 received an award for Excellence in Criticism from the Greater Philadelphia Society of Professional Journalists. Currently a member of the Online Film Critics Society and the Critics Choice Association, he's also “the most annoyingest person ever,” according to his niece.WEBSITE: splicedpersonality.comTWITTER: @SeanMBurnsDREW TAYLOR is a reporter for The Wrap. He has written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, and Collider. He also wrote The Art of Onward, which gives an inside look at the making of the 2020 Pixar film. The book is available to purchase here. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast about animation called Fine Tooning, which is available on all podcast platforms.Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The real Nate Bargatze story doesn't start in Nashville,  it starts in a rat-infested Chicago basement and nine grinding years in New York clubs alongside Chappelle, Burr, and Louis C.K. Johnny Mac goes special by special through two decades of craft, the Marc Maron discovery nobody talks about, both SNL hosting gigs and the Vulture question of whether Nate cracked the code, the rough Emmys night, the UFC controversy, and how Nateland Entertainment is quietly becoming his own version of the Rogan ecosystem,  just built for a completely different audience."Where did Nate Bargatze start his comedy career?" – "Did Nate Bargatze live in Chicago?" – "How many times has Nate Bargatze hosted SNL?" – "What is Nateland Entertainment?" – "Who discovered Nate Bargatze?" – "What happened with Nate Bargatze at the Emmys?" – "What did Nate Bargatze say about UFC?" – "What are Nate Bargatze's best comedy specials?" – "Did Marc Maron help Nate Bargatze's career?" – "Which comedians are signed to Nateland?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

The countdown reaches Spider-Man's MCU debut and the first film of the Sony-Marvel deal. Adam digs into why Michael Keaton's Vulture is one of Marvel's best and most sympathetic villains, why that homecoming car ride is one of the great scenes in the Infinity Saga, and the problem underneath it all: Peter Parker never gets to be the hero of his own movie because Tony Stark's shadow swallows the whole franchise. Plus the argument the MCU keeps refusing to make about Stark's legacy, from the Vulture to Mysterio to Damage Control.

An epic movie deserves an epic podcast. But this one will have to do. On this episode of the Movie Squad pod, returning heroes Tristan Fidler and Simon Miraudo are reunited with Pam Boland after an absolute age (two weeks). They kick-off with a review of Christopher Nolan's gargantuan adaptation of The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and a cast of thousands (plus one cyclops). Then, Tristan shares his take on Evil Dead Burn, the latest instalment in the Deadite-spawning horror franchise. Both films are now in cinemas. Stay tuned for a pod-exclusive review of John Wilson's The History of Concrete, which Simon and Tristan presented as part of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival! And then be treated by an interview with Fran Hoepfner of Vulture and Fran Magazine, who chats about her very fun new book (on a subject close to the Blockbuster Babes' hearts),The Field Guide to Nepo Babies, now available in-store and online. Learn about the new season of Tristan's Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas held on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to tune in to RTRFM every Friday at 7:30am to hear Movie Squad live on Breakfast with Pam!

Matt Stoller and discusses America's Monopoly rule. Get Early Access on Substackhttps://sgcarney.substack.com/Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/gz2fFkj6Mw

Movie of the Year: 2006The Devil Wears Prada (feat. Katie Walsh!)The Devil Wears Prada Podcast Episode: Fashion, Power, and the Best of 2006Welcome to The Devil Wears Prada podcast episode from Movie of the Year: 2006. This week, the Taste Buds enter the gleaming offices of Runway magazine. Furthermore, they bring backup. Film critic Katie Walsh joins Mike, Greg, and Ryan to decide whether David Frankel's fashion-world comedy can survive the 2006 bracket. Along the way, the panel debates feminism in the workplace, the myth of the suffering artist, and the eternal question of Andy's terrible friends. Additionally, the episode features a full Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective bracket. Consequently, this one runs deep on both style and substance.About the FilmThe Devil Wears Prada arrived in the summer of 2006 and promptly stole it. Director David Frankel adapted Lauren Weisberger's bestselling novel about a young journalist grinding through an impossible job. Anne Hathaway stars as Andy Sachs, an aspiring writer who lands a position at Runway magazine. Her boss is Miranda Priestly, the most feared editor in fashion, played by Meryl Streep in an Oscar-nominated performance. Moreover, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci deliver career-launching supporting turns. The film earned over $300 million worldwide and near-universal acclaim. Notably, Roger Ebert praised Streep's icy, understated Miranda as the engine of the whole picture. For more background, the Wikipedia entry on The Devil Wears Prada covers its production and legacy in detail. The film now faces its toughest challenge yet: the Movie of the Year 2006 bracket.Guest Panelist: Katie WalshThe Devil Wears Prada 2006 podcast episode welcomes a genuine authority to the panel. Katie Walsh is a Los Angeles-based film critic who reviews weekly releases for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, she serves as Vice President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Her writing has appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Vulture, Slate, and The Playlist. She co-hosted the podcast Miami Nice and has guest-hosted Switchblade Sisters. Furthermore, she frequently appears on KCRW's Press Play and has taught film criticism at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. In practice, that means the Taste Buds must actually defend their takes this week. Someone in the room knows what she is talking about.Feminism and the WorkplaceIs Miranda Priestly a feminist icon or a cautionary tale? The panel digs into how the film frames women, power, and ambition. Miranda runs an empire, yet the film punishes her with a collapsing marriage. Meanwhile, Andy gets scolded by nearly everyone for taking her job seriously. The episode asks whether the movie critiques workplace sexism or accidentally reproduces it. Notably, Katie Walsh brings a critic's perspective to how 2006 audiences read Miranda versus how we read her now. Two decades of think pieces have flipped the film's villain into its hero. Ultimately, the panel debates whether that reversal says more about the movie or about us.Can Art Only Come from Suffering?Andy suffers for a job she claims to hate, all in service of her writing dreams. Consequently, the Taste Buds tackle a bigger question: does great art require misery? The film suggests that paying dues at Runway makes Andy a better journalist. However, it also shows the cost. She loses friends, a boyfriend, and nearly herself. The panel weighs the romantic myth of the starving artist against the reality of creative work. By contrast, some of the best art comes from stability, support, and cerulean-blue sweaters chosen by someone else. Above all, this segment asks what we actually owe our ambitions.Andy's Friends: The Worst People in FashionEvery rewatch of The Devil Wears Prada produces the same realization: Andy's friends are monsters. They mock her job, demand free designer swag, and play keep-away with her work phone. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Nate pouts because she missed his birthday party for her career. Therefore, the panel litigates the great question of the film's second act. Are these people grounding Andy in reality, or are they sabotaging her? Specifically, the group ranks the friends from least to most insufferable. Nevertheless, at least one Taste Bud attempts a defense of Nate. It does not go well.Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective: The BracketSpecial segment time. The Devil Wears Prada podcast crew builds a full bracket to determine Anne Hathaway's most iconic role. The field spans her entire career. The Princess Diaries, Brokeback Mountain, Rachel Getting Married, Les Misérables, The Dark Knight Rises, and Interstellar all enter the arena. Additionally, deep cuts and dark horses make surprise appearances. Seeding arguments get heated. Upsets happen. As a result, friendships within the panel are tested. Does Andy Sachs herself take the crown, or does an Oscar-winning turn steal it? You will have to listen to find out. Check Anne Hathaway's full filmography on IMDb and play along at home.Why The Devil Wears Prada Still MattersTwenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada refuses to fade. The film remains a Rosetta Stone for conversations about work, ambition, and the price of excellence. Miranda's cerulean monologue is still the definitive speech about how culture actually functions. Moreover, the movie launched Emily Blunt, redefined Anne Hathaway, and gave Meryl Streep one of her signature roles. A 2026 sequel proved the appetite never left. In addition, the film's questions have only grown sharper in the era of hustle culture and quiet quitting. Is Miranda a monster or simply held to a different standard? Ultimately, that debate keeps the film alive, and it makes for a fierce competitor in the Movie of the Year 2006 tournament.Related Episodes from Movie of the Year: 2006Catch up on the season so far, from the 2006 season introduction to the music that defined the year:Movie of the Year 2006: Intro Part 1The 2006 Bracket Reveal: Meet the Sweet 16Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull StoryThe 2006 Mixtape, Part IAll Movie of the Year episodesFAQ: The Devil Wears Prada Podcast and FilmWhat is this episode of The Devil Wears Prada podcast about?The Taste Buds and critic Katie Walsh debate whether The Devil Wears Prada deserves to advance in the Movie of the Year 2006 bracket. Topics include workplace feminism, art and suffering, Andy's awful friends, and a full Anne Hathaway career bracket.What is The Devil Wears Prada about?Aspiring journalist Andy Sachs takes a job assisting Miranda Priestly, the tyrannical editor of Runway magazine. Consequently, Andy must decide how much of herself she will trade for success.Who directed The Devil Wears Prada?David Frankel directed the film. He later directed Marley & Me and worked extensively on Sex and the City. Aline Brosh McKenna wrote the screenplay from Lauren Weisberger's novel.Who stars in The Devil Wears Prada?Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci lead the cast. Streep earned an Academy Award nomination for playing Miranda Priestly.More Questions About The Devil Wears PradaIs Miranda Priestly based on Anna Wintour?Widely, yes. Author Lauren Weisberger worked as an assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and Miranda is broadly understood as her fictional counterpart. However, Streep has said she modeled the performance on powerful men she knew rather than on Wintour.Who is the guest on this episode?Film critic Katie Walsh joins the panel. She reviews films for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times and serves as Vice President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.What is the Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective?It is a bracket-style special segment. The panel seeds Anne Hathaway's most famous roles against each other and votes round by round until one iconic performance remains.Why does The Devil Wears Prada still matter?The film remains the defining movie about ambition, mentorship, and toxic workplaces. Moreover, its cultural conversation keeps evolving, as the 2026 sequel proved.

Hannah Calvo, the aesthetician behind Steph's CoolSculpting journey, finally makes it onto the podcast. Steph has been talking about her stomach for years and now the person responsible for fixing it is here to explain exactly how it works. Hannah and Steph get into the science of freezing fat cells, how kids sucking on popsicles literally led to this technology, why you pee and poop the dead fat out, what Kybella does to your chin, laser hair removal gone wrong, people DIYing their own filler at home, the horror story of a woman whose face was filled with mystery cement that no surgeon would touch, and why medical tourism for aesthetics is genuinely terrifying. SPONSORS: - Visit ⁠http://NOCD.com⁠ to book a free 15-minute call. - Take Control of Your Money and claim $10 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/steph and use the code STEPH10. Follow ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev and ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Want to learn more about CoolSculpting? Follow Hannah at https://www.instagram.com/hannah.sculpts/ or check out Pier Medical Aesthetics https://www.pieraesthetics.com/ Send in your body stories to be featured on the podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8 HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9 VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29 EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12 RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20 COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3 DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10 VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14 KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15 REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16 EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17 PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24 LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29 LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6 SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14 FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18 FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22 TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28 AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5 CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tour Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:27 - How CoolSculpting Actually Works 00:04:17 - Fat Cells 101 00:10:11 - Addressing The Skeptics 00:21:09 - Big Fat Baby 00:32:50 - Medical Horror Stories 00:40:20 - Crispy Little Injection & Impossible Standards 00:46:42 - Susan Update 00:49:08 - The Botched Patient With Cement in Her Face 00:54:38 - Wrap Up #stephtolev #stephinfection #comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew is joined by freelance writer, Vulture recapper, and Bravo connoisseur Tom Smyth to discuss Next Gen NYC Season 2, Episode 3. The girls sip on some Cha Cha Matcha and dish about Georgia's star quality, old gay Brooks, Liam's Patrick Bateman-esque vibe, the bountiful delights of old women snobbery, and crowning the ascendant queen that is Rowan Henchy. XOXO, Girls Room.Follow Girls Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Drew on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Julia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Roshan Sethi is back for a solo ep, baby! That's right, you remember Roshan from when he was on last year with his paramour Karan, or maybe you know him as the co-creator of Fox's The Resident or as the director of one of the best films of last year A Nice Indian Boy or perhaps as a working oncologist or maybe as the author of the BRAND-NEW novel The Simp, available now from Simon & Schuster! Well, even if this is your first time meeting Roshan, strap in for a HIGH-OCTANE 75 minutes of FAST and FURIOUS talk about how racist Hollywood (in general) is and how it would rather lose money as a business than be more open. Plus, we hear about Roshan's high school days, what being a doctor has taught him about life, how Hollywood gets doctoring wrong, and of course, the origin story of Splinter, Roshan's MCAT score and the hot Hollywood goss of who in the biz has a higher score than him! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research says you judge a song in under half a second. So why write an intro at all? On this episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie and Nate kick off their Netflix launch and probe what an intro means in today's musical landscape, alongside special guests like Aaron Dessner (Taylor Swift, The National, Gracie Adams), who helps build the case for intros and reveals the surprising sources that form the opening sounds of Taylor Swift's “cardigan.” CREDITSReanna Cruz: ProducerIris Gottlieb: IllustratorCharlie Harding: Host, Executive ProducerDion Lee: Art DirectorBrandon McFarland: Audio EngineerNick Ripps: Video EditorNate Sloan: HostLissa Soep: EditorZach Tenorio & Jocie Adams: Theme ComposersSwitched On Pop is a co-production of Vox Media Podcast Network, Vulture, and Rock Ridge Productions. Links: ⁠Newsletter⁠ Black Eyed Peas, "Let's Get It Started" Shawn Colvin, “Sonny Came Home” Smashing Pumpkins, “Tonight Tonight” The Cranberries, "Zombie" The Cranberries, "Linger" Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe" Marvin Gaye, "Let's Get It On" Britney Spears, "Toxic" Miles Davis, "Freddie Freeloader" Robyn, "Call Your Girlfriend" The Beatles, "All You Need Is Love" Led Zeppelin, "Over the Hills and Far Away" Beyoncé, "Irreplaceable" Deee-Lite, "Groove Is in the Heart" Missy Elliott, "Get Ur Freak On" Missy Elliott, "Work It" Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee, "Despacito" Kendrick Lamar & SZA, "Luther" Mariah Carey, "Fantasy" The Who, "Won't Get Fooled Again" Stevie Wonder, "Superstition" The Temptations, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" Rick Astley, "Never Gonna Give You Up" Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" The Supremes, "Baby Love" The Kinks, "Sweet Lady Genevieve" The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows" Erik Satie, "Je te veux" D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Back to the Future (Part I)" The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, "Closer" Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste" Benson Boone, "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" Stella Lefty, "Boston" Taylor Swift, "Cardigan" The National, "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness" Taylor Swift, "So Long, London" Gracie Abrams, "Hit the Wall" Noah Kahan, "End of August" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a preview of this week's bonus episode. Subscribe to TIYA After Dark on Patreon to support This Is Your Afterlife & get all bonus episodes for $5 a month: patreon.com/thisisyourafterlife.I watched Louis CK's new Netflix special, Ridiculous, as well as the Vulture podcast about it, so you don't have to.I talk about: preserving the status quo, high school essays and college bulletin boards, toothless criticism, cancel culture, evolution, you simply DO NOT have to hand it to him, and we all deserve better.Follow TIYA, share your thoughts:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisdavemaher@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

It's Donkey Kong's 45th birthday, so we're climbing ladders, dodging barrels, and celebrating one of the greatest arcade games ever made! Join us as we explore the history, memories, and monkey business behind Nintendo's legendary gorilla. Donkey Kong changed video games forever, introduced the world to Mario, and inspired decades of sequels, cartoons, toys, and unforgettable moments. Grab a banana and a hammer as we celebrate 45 years of arcade greatness on Enjoy Stuff!   News Starlog Magazine Returns – The legendary science fiction magazine is making a comeback this November after 17 years away, complete with a new print edition, podcast, and newsletter  Godziburst & Godzilla Scramble Figures – Bandai is introducing two imaginative new collectible toy lines that let fans customize Godzilla or collect colorful transforming kaiju with playful designs. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been loving the excitement of the 2026 World Cup, catching matches whenever he can. He talks about how intense the competition has been and why soccer's global popularity is easy to understand once you experience the drama of the tournament. Shua finally watched the concluding chapter of Good Omens and appreciated the heartfelt ending given to Aziraphale and Crowley. He shares why the series is a great fantasy adaptation and why the final episodes delivered satisfying closure. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. We also spotlight a memorable sequence from Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Vulture descending through the atrium of Atlanta's iconic Marriott Marquis Atlanta. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy The Arcade  It's on like Donkey Kong! This week we're celebrating one of the most influential arcade games ever created as Donkey Kong turns 45! We look back at the game's unlikely creation, the debut of Mario, memorable characters, fun trivia, and the surprising history behind Nintendo's famous ape.   Along the way we test our memories with Donkey Kong trivia, imagine ridiculous birthday presents for DK, revisit the franchise's many games, compare it to other classic pop culture icons of the early '80s, and present a special investigative news report exposing the hilariously unsafe construction site that OSHA definitely should have shut down decades ago. Are you good at Donkey Kong? Could you beat Billy Mitchell? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Barrels and Monkeys" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

In anticipation of director Will Gluck's new film One Night Only, we're taking a look at his most recent release, 2023's surprise rom com hit Anyone but You! Join in as we discuss the current positions of stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the film's word-of-mouth success, and that giant wrench. Plus: Who was behind those Sweeney/Powell dating rumors? Why is the movie's wedding in Australia? And, most importantly, who behaves this way?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"After Anyone but You, Sydney Sweeney Nabs Big Pay Raise on Next Movies" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell on How Anyone but You Beat the Rom Com Odds" (New York Times)"Glen Powell is the Rom Com Stud We Deserve" (Rolling Stone)"Every Time Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Promoted their Rom Com a Little Too Well" (Vulture)"Sydney Sweeney Promises She and Glen Powell Didn't Lean In" (Vulture)"Sydney Sweeney's Republican Voter Registration Revealed amid Jeans Ad Controversy" (The Guardian)"Is Sydney Sweeney Today's Most Perplexing Movie Star?" (New York Times)"Miles Teller Says He Got Sick on the Set of Top Gun: Maverick because there was Jet Fuel in his Blood" (Business Insider)

In her new memoir, Adult Braces, Lindy West brings readers along on an uproarious cross-country road trip as she unpacks her last few tumultuous years, rediscovers herself, and reinvents her marriage. Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day, she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon of empowerment by women who felt badly for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms—thin, straight, compliant. But behind the scenes, Lindy never felt like she was the self-actualized woman fans made her out to be. When she found herself in the throes of a deep depression, with her marriage and sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she knew she needed to make a change. In Adult Braces, Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion, her shifting feelings about traditional marriage, and her search for her long-lost self. She also tracks the highs and lows of her journey, from eye-opening natural wonders and kitschy roadside attractions to lackluster tourist traps and campground epiphanies. The result is an engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of becoming as Lindy transforms from a passenger into the active navigator of her own life. Lindy West is the author of three books: the New York Times bestselling memoir Shrill as well as the essay collections The Witches Are Coming and Shit, Actually. Lindy is a former contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and her work has appeared in This American Life, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vulture, Jezebel, and others. She is the co-host of the comedy podcast Text Me Back and the author of the e-mail newsletter Butt News. Lindy was a writer and executive producer on Shrill, the Hulu comedy adapted from her memoir, and she co-wrote and produced the independent feature film Thin Skin. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state. Buy the Book Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane Elliott Bay Book Company

Movie of the Year: 2006The Puffy ChairThe Puffy Chair Podcast Hits the RoadThe Puffy Chair podcast episode sends the Taste Buds on a road trip through the Duplass brothers' scrappy 2006 breakout. Ryan, Mike, and Greg buckle up to decide whether this mumblecore landmark deserves a deep run in the Movie of the Year 2006 bracket. Moreover, they bring serious backup this week. Critic and author Keith Phipps joins the panel to help unpack a movie made for the price of a used car. Together, the group digs into fragile relationships, DIY filmmaking, and one very symbolic recliner. Can a $15,000 indie outmuscle the blockbusters of 2006? Press play and ride along.About the FilmThe Puffy Chair follows Josh, a struggling New York booking agent played by Mark Duplass. Josh wins an eBay auction for a burgundy recliner that matches the one his dad owned years ago. Consequently, he plans a road trip to deliver the chair as a birthday gift. His girlfriend Emily, played by Katie Aselton, comes along for the ride. His free-spirited brother Rhett, played by Rhett Wilkins, joins them on the way. Naturally, the trip tests every relationship in the van.Jay Duplass directed the film, which he created with his brother Mark. The brothers shot it for roughly $15,000 borrowed from their parents, and the cast earned $100 a day. The movie premiered at Sundance in January 2005 and later won the Audience Award at South by Southwest. Roadside Attractions and Netflix released it theatrically on June 2, 2006. As a result, it qualifies for our 2006 bracket, and it arrives with real critical pedigree. Check the full credits at IMDb and the reviews roundup at Metacritic. New to the season? Start with our Movie of the Year 2006 introduction.Guest Panelist: Keith PhippsKeith Phipps brings nearly three decades of film criticism to the panel this week. He joined The A.V. Club in 1997 and became its editor in 2004, helping build it into a cultural institution. Later, he co-founded the beloved film site The Dissolve and served as editorial director for film and TV at Uproxx. His byline has appeared in Rolling Stone, Slate, GQ, Vulture, and The New York Times, among many others. Currently, he writes The Reveal, a film newsletter he created with longtime collaborator Scott Tobias. He also co-hosts The Next Picture Show, a biweekly podcast in the Filmspotting family that pairs classic films with modern successors. Additionally, Phipps wrote the acclaimed book Age of Cage: Four Decades of Hollywood Through One Singular Career, an NPR Books We Love selection. Few guests know indie film history better, so the Taste Buds put him straight to work.Josh and Emily (and Rhett)Every road movie needs passengers, and this one packs the van with tension. The panel starts with Josh and Emily, a couple fluent in baby talk but allergic to honest conversation. Their relationship anchors the film, and the podcast crew debates whether Josh ranks among 2006's most frustrating boyfriends. Emily wants commitment and emotional validation. Josh wants to deliver a chair and dodge every hard question along the way. Meanwhile, Rhett climbs aboard and scrambles the whole dynamic. His impulsive romanticism works as comic relief, yet it also lights the fuse under Josh and Emily's slow-motion breakup. Keith Phipps helps the Taste Buds weigh how the improvised performances make these fights feel painfully real. Ultimately, the group asks a simple question. Do we root for this couple, or do we root for the exits?Filmmaking Style on The Puffy Chair 2006 PodcastStyle takes center stage in the second discussion topic. The Duplass brothers shot with handheld cameras, natural light, and a whole lot of improvisation. Critics soon filed the film under mumblecore, a label built on low budgets, naturalistic dialogue, and twentysomething malaise. However, the panel debates whether that label helps or flattens the movie. The Puffy Chair podcast crew also examines the famous snap zooms, the cramped framing, and the brothers' choice to cast their actual parents. Furthermore, Phipps places the film within the mid-2000s indie boom that he covered firsthand as a critic. The $15,000 budget becomes a character in itself. Does the rough look create intimacy, or does it simply look cheap? Notably, the panel connects this DIY approach to the music of the era covered in our 2006 Mixtape Part I.The ChairWhat about the recliner itself? The chair works as the film's MacGuffin, its symbol, and arguably its best supporting player. Josh buys it because it resembles the chair from his childhood living room. Therefore, the purchase says less about his dad and more about Josh's own nostalgia. The panel unpacks what the chair represents: arrested development, misplaced sentimentality, and the gap between a grand gesture and genuine care. Along the journey, the chair suffers indignities that mirror the crumbling relationships around it. By contrast, the film's quietest moments reveal what an honest gift might have looked like. The Taste Buds and Keith Phipps debate whether the chair earns its title billing. No spoilers here, though. The chair's final fate stays a surprise for listeners.Genre BlastThe episode also features a Genre Blast segment, a PopFilter favorite. The Taste Buds zoom out from the film and blast through its genre lineage. Is The Puffy Chair a road movie, a romantic comedy, a breakup drama, or the founding text of mumblecore? Each label carries its own history, and the panel traces them all. Specifically, the crew connects the film to decades of American road pictures and indie relationship stories. Keith Phipps adds critical context from his years covering the movement's rise and fall. Listen to the full episode to hear where the genre conversation lands.Why The Puffy Chair Still MattersTwenty years later, this tiny film casts a surprisingly long shadow. The Duplass brothers parlayed it into a remarkable career spanning Cyrus, Safety Not Guaranteed, Togetherness, and Room 104. Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton became one of indie film's great creative couples. Meanwhile, the movie's distribution deal made history of its own. Netflix co-released it theatrically in 2006, an early experiment that hinted at the streaming future to come. The mumblecore movement it helped launch reshaped American independent film and influenced a generation of DIY creators. Above all, The Puffy Chair podcast conversation proves the film still sparks real debate. Its questions about commitment, communication, and growing up have not aged a day. The AFI Catalog preserves the film's place in the historical record. Our bracket will decide its place in 2006.Related Episodes from Movie of the Year: 2006Movie of the Year: 2006 Intro Part 1Movies of 2006 Bracket Reveal and Sweet 16Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story2006 Mixtape Part IAll Movie of the Year EpisodesFAQ: The Puffy Chair Podcast and FilmWhat is The Puffy Chair podcast episode about?The Puffy Chair podcast episode features the Taste Buds and guest Keith Phipps evaluating the Duplass brothers' 2006 film for the Movie of the Year bracket. Topics include the Josh and Emily relationship, the film's mumblecore style, the symbolism of the chair, and a Genre Blast segment.What is The Puffy Chair about?The film follows Josh, who wins an eBay auction for a recliner matching his dad's old chair. He road-trips to deliver it as a birthday gift, joined by his girlfriend Emily and his brother Rhett. Consequently, the journey exposes every crack in their relationships.Who directed The Puffy Chair?Jay Duplass directed the film, which he made with his brother Mark Duplass, who wrote, produced, and starred. Many sources credit the brothers as a filmmaking team, and the movie launched their careers.Who stars in The Puffy Chair?Mark Duplass stars as Josh, Katie Aselton plays Emily, and Rhett Wilkins plays Rhett. Notably, the Duplass brothers' real parents appear as Josh's parents.Is The Puffy Chair a mumblecore movie?Yes, critics widely consider it a founding film of the mumblecore movement. Its low budget, improvised dialogue, and naturalistic performances defined the style. However, the Duplass brothers have expressed mixed feelings about the label, a tension the episode explores.How much did The Puffy Chair cost to make?The

On this Friends Like Us, laughter and real talk with Marina Franklin as she hosts the hilarious Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley! From heated debates about spin class etiquette to the chaos of the Empire State Building climb, there's never a dull moment!  Vanessa Fraction is a comedian, actress, writer, and host who brings big laughs, big energy, and a point of view you don't forget. She's known for turning real‑life chaos into comedy that lands every time. With a style rooted in honesty and delivered with undeniable presence, she's built a reputation for humor that connects and performances that stand out on stage, on screen, and anywhere someone hands her a mic. Her on‑screen credits include Mann & Wife, Last Call, Barbershop 2, Praise This, and the recent romantic comedy You Me & Tuscany. As a writer, she's contributed to nationally recognized comedy specials, TV projects, and live productions, shaping material with a voice that's bold, clever, and built for the screen, proving her pen is just as strong as her punchlines. Vanessa stays rooted in stand‑up comedy, touring internationally and performing for audiences across the country and around the world. She also brings her comedic perspective to television and radio as both a host and guest host, adding humor and insight to news programs, entertainment shows, and cultural conversations. In addition to her on‑air work, she co‑hosts T‑Pain's Nappy Boy Radio podcast, where her quick wit and commentary shine in every episode. Vanessa Fraction is the performer you call when you want humor with edge, presence with personality, and a voice that knows exactly how to command a room. She's a talent with range, confidence, and a comedic instinct that elevates every project she touches. Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appears regularly on SiriusXM and is a Finalist in the StandUp NBC Competition. She was named to Vulture's 2021 list of Comedians You Should and Will Know. Kenice's debut comedy album Follow Up Question, filmed at Union Hall in New York, was released in December 2022. Kenice worked on the BET Awards and By Us For Us, a sketch comedy series presented by Color of Change. She hosts Complexify on ViceNews, Love About Town, an interview and relationship podcast, and Make Yourself Cry, available on Planet Scum. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch    

Marc Maron stops by Steph Infection and immediately makes himself at home, which means an hour of medical anxiety, body scan results, and somehow ending on a book of gangrenous cock illustrations. Steph and Marc get into bombing at the Comedy Store after tragedy, crying onstage, Marc's full body Nuvo scan results including desiccated discs, mild scoliosis, and a thyroid problem, plus asking his cardiologist to just put preventative stents in, quitting his podcast, three cats he can't get rid of, going vegan and missing tin fish, Jay Leno still doing his thing, and his dad's medical textbooks full of diseases of the cock that haunted his entire childhood. SPONSORS: -Go to https://Monarch.com and use code: steph to get half off your first year off Monarch Core! Follow https://www.instagram.com/marcmaron/ and go see him on tour at https://www.wtfpod.com/tour Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8 HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9 VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29 EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12 RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20 COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3 DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10 VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14 KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15 REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16 EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17 PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24 LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29 LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6 SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14 FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18 FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22 TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28 AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5 CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:41 - Marc Maron 00:08:48 - America 250, Basements, & Empire State Climbers 00:17:57 - Jay Leno 00:21:43 - Dealing With Grief 00:29:07 - Body Stuff: Degenerative Spine, Thyroid Problems & Bad Knees 00:38:59 - Manorexia & Body Dysmorphia 00:48:25 - Mental Health, Relationships, & People Who Don't Like You 00:58:32 - Something On My Dick 01:06:27 - Marc Reads His Scan Results & Relives Disease Book Horrors 01:11:29 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00:00) Opening (00:00:45) Midweek BONUS Stupidity (00:52:42) Insane Week In Review (01:07:13) Genius Awards (01:16:07) Closing We've all had tired eyes and we typically treat them with drops. Except this Scottish man who thought a massage gun worked good enough on his muscles he thought he would give it a go on his bare eyeball. For 8 months. Vultures have discovered suburbia and are wining and dining ...and pooping...on everything. A school district in NY thought it was not going to be a problem to have a self-described and proud DRAG QUEEN on their school board to serve as a Vice President. What could go wrong?In this Midweek BONUS Episode....Scottish Man Uses Massage Gun On His Tired Eyeballs—It Went As Well As ExpectedA Lot of “Pork” Was “Dumped” Onto A State Highway As Pigs Scramble Following Big Rig Roll-Over CrashChinese Mushrooms Cause Hallucinations That Make You See Tiny PeopleSHOCKFACE! NY Drag Queen and School Board VP Arrested on Child Porn ChargesProteinmaxxing Trend Has Left Supermarkets Short of—Cottage CheeseHamptons Mansion Gets an Unexpected Pool Guest: An UberMD Woman Angry Over Taco Bell Wait Time Flashed Gun, Challenged Workers to Fight OutsideWoman Dumps Date Who Wanted To Take Home Her LeftoversHow Do You LOSE a GIRAFFE? “Gracie” Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks—$5,000 Reward Offered—Before Being Found 4-mi From HomeMan Comes Out Of House To Find 2 Kangaroos In An All-Out SlugfestA 96-y/o TikTok Star Claims She's Being “Kicked Out” Of Nursing Home Over Wild PartiesWV Woman Tried To Steal Vehicle While Leaving Her 5-y/o Son AloneNaked North Carolina Man Interrupts Morning Commute Along I-85 In GAFlorida Man LITERALLY Runs Circles Around Deputy During Traffic StopFlorida Man Conducts Traffic Stop On Undercover Sheriff's DeputyGood News: No Brain Cancer—Bad News: You Have LIVE WORMSNeighborhood Under Attack...By Pooping VulturesConvenience Store Workers Laugh Knife-Wielding Thief Out Of The StoreCan A Waffle House Window Be Too Delicious? One Lawsuit Says YesNJ Middle School Recalls Yearbooks After Hitler Baby Photo DiscoveredGod Makes People Eat More Junk Food: AllegedlyMore stupidity from the most recent current events in the Insane Week In Review and our weekly 7 stupendous winners in this week's Genius Awards!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support.Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: https://t.me/InsaneErikLane  (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, ”It's A Great Big Stupid World”. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon!This episode includes AI-generated content.

Open Mike Eagle, rapper extraordinaire, co-creator of New Negroes and so much more joins us today after accidentally missing the episode with his New Negroes co-creator Baron Vaughan eight years ago! And there's been some big changes in the last eight years! We start out talking about the dissolution of his marriage which MIke alludes to in the song "The Black Mirror Episode" from his fantastic 2020 album "Anime, Trauma and Divorce" and then talk about how Mike started therapy in college, his post-mariage lovelife, his cool and calm demeanor, what hardtack is and how that's a metaphor for Mike's emotions, and of course, the Silverhawks's Copper Kidd! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Mike's new album with Kenny Segal Doomed! comes out August 14th! ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that a famous ad campaign, Hall of Fame baseball career, common phase, and a classic rock song all have a little-known connection to Father's Day? Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader  tells all!* In case you are not familiar, Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader is packed with laugh-out-loud trivia, weird facts, unforgettable stories, and addictive short reads that make it the ultimate gift book for anyone who loves random knowledge and humor. Brian “Uncle John” Boone has been a contributor to the book for more than two decades. Brian picked up a lot of fascinating knowledge and stories about the world around him from an early age, and learned how to share it in amusing ways as he studied journalism and went on to publish books of jokes, music, sports, and literature, as well as hilarious stuff for the likes of Funny or Die, Vulture, Mad, The New Yorker, The Onion, and Some cards. He has written a couple of stage musicals and a wacky sci-fi novel, developed major podcasts and radio shows, and showed off his Uncle John cred as a contestant on Jeopardy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

It's Shua's birthday, and Jay has planned one of the most creative and heartfelt adventures in Enjoy Stuff history! Join us for gifts, games, surprises, friendship, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate another trip around the sun. Birthdays are about more than cake and presents. They're about memories, friendships, and finding joy in every moment. Plus, we talk entertainment news, celebrate a comedy legend, and share what we've been enjoying this week.   News M&M's goes natural – Mars announced that its synthetic dye-free M&M's lineup will be dropping the blue and brown candies because those colors proved too difficult to recreate using natural ingredients.   Mel Brooks turns 100! – Legendary filmmaker, actor, writer, and EGOT winner Mel Brooks celebrated his 100th birthday and is preparing to return in the upcoming Spaceballs: The Next One. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been enjoying Supergirl and came away genuinely impressed. He believes it's a heartfelt, entertaining superhero film that deserves to be judged on its own merits rather than online negativity, encouraging everyone to experience it for themselves and remember to Enjoy! Jay has been watching Spider-Noir and was pleasantly surprised by how well the series captures both comic book excitement and classic film noir. The option to watch it in either full color or black-and-white makes it a unique viewing experience, especially with Nicolas Cage leading the cast. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. We also spotlight a memorable sequence from Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Vulture descending through the atrium of Atlanta's iconic Marriott Marquis Atlanta. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy Shua's Birthday!  This week's episode is a birthday celebration unlike any other! Jay creates an elaborate interactive adventure filled with clues, puzzles, wrapped gifts, and surprises that takes Shua on a memorable journey celebrating friendship, nostalgia, and the importance of making experiences together. Along the way the guys discuss the latest entertainment news, celebrate a milestone birthday for one of comedy's greatest legends, share what they've been watching lately, and spend plenty of time laughing together. It's an episode full of heart that reminds us that the best gifts aren't always the ones inside the wrapping paper. Did you have fun on Shua's birthday? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "It's your birthday!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

Johnny Mac reviews his midyear picks for the best comedy specials of 2026, ranking Chris Fleming's HBO debut “Live at the Palace” as his clear #1, followed by Ryan Hamilton's bus-accident-themed special, Trevor Noah's Netflix “Joy in the Trenches,” Katt Williams' Netflix “The Last Report,” and Pete Holmes' YouTube “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” while also highlighting Derek Streep's “Nostalgic,” Ramy Youssef's HBO “In Love,” and Jackie Kashian's YouTube “Altercation.” He then names a “good” tier including Sheng Wang's “Purple,” Aaron Chen's “Life in Questions,” Netflix's “Roast of Kevin Hart,” Tony Hinchcliffe's “Man of the People,” and Des Bishop's Hulu “Bridge and Tunnel.” He lists several “pass” titles (including Louis C.K., Taylor Tomlinson, Josh Johnson, Marcelo Hernandez, Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Julio Torres) and notes Vulture's recommended specials and the show's Facebook group list.00:26 Top Pick Chris Fleming01:25 Number Two Ryan Hamilton03:19 Trevor Noah and Katt Williams03:52 Pete Holmes at Five06:08 Tier Two The Good Pile07:25 Watchable Picks and Hulu08:22 Pass List Starts Louis C K10:00 More Passes and Nikki Glaser11:54 Vulture Recommendations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

This week, Andrew and Josh take a trip down to 70s Watts to talk about Charles Burnett's slice-of-life masterpiece Killer of Sheep! Going into a film all about "This Bitter Earth", they analyze the down-to-earth quality and humor Burnett brings into his potentially woeful premise, the hidden impact Killer of Sheep had over the decades, its scattered release history, and if it's the most definitively American film ever made (New York Times recently seems to think so). Then, they go into One More Thing, recommending AppleTV's hit horror-comedy show Widow's Bay, and a new Vulture interview with Odyssey translator Emily Wilson, “No One Has Dealt With More Angry Odyssey Bros Than Emily Wilson”. Next week, our hosts bring out guest/filmmaker Emile Parseghian to talk about WWII thriller Army of Shadows. Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.

This week Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk returns to the podcast to discuss Louis CK's new Netflix special. This is his fourth special since 2017, when the New York Times reported accusations of the comedian's sexual misconduct, but it is only the first on a major platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Initiates…The Vultures are back.Last year, we documented the wave of influencers, conspiracy entrepreneurs and engagement farmers who descended on the murder of Charlie Kirk before many of the facts were even known. We called it Vulture Wars.Now it's happening again.This three-part series examines the tragic murder of Henry Nowak. As always, we begin by establishing what actually happened, separating verified facts from speculation before turning our attention to the people who immediately weaponised the tragedy for clicks, followers and political agendas.Across the series we build a timeline of viral claims, misleading narratives and outright disinformation, showing how a single horrific crime was transformed into online content almost in real time.Who got it wrong? Who knowingly pushed falsehoods? And who profited from turning tragedy into engagement?Join us as we expose the vultures once again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.Join us to discover where the truth… lies.Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracyTwitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracyFacebook: https://www.facebook

Francisco Ramos joins Steph fresh off the release of his first hour special, "Still Learning" (go watch it everywhere right now). Steph and Francisco get into stress eating versus stress drinking, collecting a dead dog's hair in a Ziploc bag, getting a taco tattoo removed from a terrible ex, Al Pacino having a baby at 82 with a 29-year-old girlfriend, Tracy Morgan's 22 kids and counting, a woman fainting mid-show and having to follow that set, two years of knee tendonitis that ended in surgery, why men have zero idea how tampons work, and the story of a 24-year-old man, a hospital evacuation, and a WWI artillery shell in the unholiest of holies. Francisco just released is first 1-hour special STILL LEARNING! Check it out now at https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/francisco-ramos-still-learning/ Follow Francisco on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/framoscomedy/ ⁠ and check out his tour dates at https://franciscoeramos.com/upcoming-events/ Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:29 - Stress Drinking, Sweating, & Wine Math 00:05:45 - Mourning Pets More Than Grandparents 00:13:21 - Tattoo Removal & Creepy Old Men 00:18:07 - Al Pacino Is 82 and Having a Baby 00:23:08 - A Comedy Emergency 00:30:09 - Body Stuff: Knee Tendonitis 00:35:44 - Tampons, Needles, & Managing Pain 00:42:08 - Bizarre Parental Warnings 00:52:38 - They Removed An Artillery Shell From His Rectum 00:58:38 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Chloe Radcliffe | The Brett Allan Show Hailing from the Midwest and proud of it, standup and actor Chloe Radcliffe can be seen in Bradley Cooper's latest film Is This Thing On? She was named a Just For Laughs 2025 New Face, along with one of Deadline's 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025, and one of Vulture's Comedians You Should And Will Know. So…get to knowin' her, for chrissakes! A daredevil cyclist in NYC, Chloe hosts In Tandem with Chloe Radcliffe, where she interviews other comedians while they ride a tandem bike together. Think Comedians in Cars, but sweatier. Chloe's one-woman show CHEAT, about her history of infidelity, led The New York Times' recommendations for the New York Comedy Festival. She sold out her full-month run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with reviews calling it, “Hilarious and sharply-crafted” (Deadline), “Worthy of the greats like Mike Birbiglia” (Chortle), and “A new take on an old topic, with hard-hitting punchlines” (The New York Times). Chloe is currently developing CHEAT for tv. Chloe starred in Steven Soderbergh's COMMAND Z, and was nominated for a 2024 WGA award for her writing on the series. She has been seen on Comedy Central, Don't Tell Comedy, and After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. She was a staff writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, has a comedy feature in development with Sony, and was named a TBS Comic To Watch at the New York Comedy Festival.

Zach Noe Tower's a wonderful pal and a wonderful stand-up, so when we saw he was on the whistle stop tour promoting his new special Twink Death, we had to have him back on the show! Now Zach was last on the pod three years ago, so we catch up on what has changed in his life since then. Where is he when it comes to sides vs. the main course? Where is he in his romantic life? Zach tells us about a recent meet cute that is as close to erotica as this show gets! We also talk recovery, how Zach got sober, and is there any hope for us two, childless people to get our lives in order? All this plus: What are challenge coins? PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spider Team finally comes together in a video game mission-style race across the city to stop the activation of an unstoppable mech! Unfortunately, Harry's jealousy of his boyfriend Peter spending too much time with Otto causes them problems. We talk about Norman Osborn as a stand-in for a certain evil tech trillionaire, Vulture as a Big Bad, the death of Spider-Man's awful motorcycle, and the birth of the absolute worst, bottom of the barrel Miles Morales moniker: SPY-D.We're watching Spider-Man (2017): Season 2, Episode 25: “Goblin War, Part Three”.Check out Glitterjaw's new variety show, Glitterjaw Presents!Website⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠Part of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveContact us: @WallopingWebPod on ⁠Bluesky⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠Email: ⁠wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com⁠Theme song features: ⁠“Resonance (Cyan & Ladybot Remix)” by HOME⁠ | ⁠License (CC BY 3.0)⁠Glitterjaw Presents trailer features: “Happiest Days” by Three Chain Links. Sourced from RoyaltyFreePlanet - https://www.royaltyfreeplanet.com and used under CC BY 3.0

Hello Initiates…The Vultures are back.Last year, we documented the wave of influencers, conspiracy entrepreneurs and engagement farmers who descended on the murder of Charlie Kirk before many of the facts were even known. We called it Vulture Wars.Now it's happening again.This three-part series examines the tragic murder of Henry Nowak. As always, we begin by establishing what actually happened, separating verified facts from speculation before turning our attention to the people who immediately weaponised the tragedy for clicks, followers and political agendas.Across the series we build a timeline of viral claims, misleading narratives and outright disinformation, showing how a single horrific crime was transformed into online content almost in real time.Who got it wrong? Who knowingly pushed falsehoods? And who profited from turning tragedy into engagement?Join us as we expose the vultures once again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.Join us to discover where the truth… lies.Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracyTwitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracyFacebook: https://www.facebook

Everybody knows RuPaul. But the story of how he became RuPaul? It's even better than you think. This week, we're following his journey from a kid in San Diego to discovering drag in Atlanta, creating his unforgettable glamazon persona in New York, overcoming addiction, and building the empire that is RuPaul's Drag Race. We also unpack the lessons that have defined his life: identity, resilience, chosen family, and the radical act of believing in yourself before the world does. Whether you're a Drag Race superfan or simply curious about the man behind the icon, this episode is a celebration of one of the most influential cultural figures of our time. Sources: The House of Hidden Meanings, NPR, Vanity Fair, Vulture, A&E Biography, Wikipedia Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on social media, buy merch, and more⁠ HERE! ⁠ Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and save 15% when you buy annually! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Big Trouble in Little China with Lo Pan, Jack Burton wisdom, and a deep dive into why this cult classic still rules Chinatown after all these years. Jay and Shua explore this legendary movie through the Save the Cat beat sheet, trivia, and several hilariously weird "Hells" that test your knowledge of John Carpenter's supernatural action-comedy masterpiece.   News Super Mario Bros. auction - A sealed 1985 copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for a staggering $3 million, setting a new record for a video game auction.   Escape from New York remake - Jason Momoa says he wants no part of a rumored Zak Snyder remake of Escape from New York   Austin Powers 4 - Mike Myers has confirmed that Austin Powers 4 is officially in development.   Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 arrives July 23, and the series is has one final season remaining. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been checking out the legendary Rush through new concert footage from the band's Fifty-Something Tour on YouTube. He talks about how incredible the musicianship remains and why Rush continues to be one of the greatest live acts ever captured on video. Shua checked out Disclosure Day in theaters. Spielberg's lifelong obsession with alien stories takes a familiar but new turn  with an amazing performance by Emily Blunt. Get out there and see some movies! MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. We also spotlight a memorable sequence from Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Vulture descending through the atrium of Atlanta's iconic Marriott Marquis Atlanta. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy Movies!  It's time to climb aboard the Pork-Chop Express as Jay and Shua celebrate the 40th anniversary of Big Trouble in Little China. The guys break down why John Carpenter's cult classic remains such a beloved blend of action, comedy, fantasy, and complete cinematic chaos.   Along the way they explore the movie through the Save the Cat story structure, debate whether Jack Burton is actually the hero, share behind-the-scenes trivia, and dive into a series of themed "Hells" featuring trucker sayings, Lo Pan curses, and Shakespeare quotes. It's weird, wonderful, and exactly the kind of trouble Enjoy Stuff was built for.   Did you see Big Trouble in Little China? Did you think Jack Burton was the hero? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "The check is in the mail" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Hello Initiates…The Vultures are back.Last year, we documented the wave of influencers, conspiracy entrepreneurs and engagement farmers who descended on the murder of Charlie Kirk before many of the facts were even known. We called it Vulture Wars.Now it's happening again.This three-part series examines the tragic murder of Henry Nowak. As always, we begin by establishing what actually happened, separating verified facts from speculation before turning our attention to the people who immediately weaponised the tragedy for clicks, followers and political agendas.Across the series we build a timeline of viral claims, misleading narratives and outright disinformation, showing how a single horrific crime was transformed into online content almost in real time.Who got it wrong? Who knowingly pushed falsehoods? And who profited from turning tragedy into engagement?Join us as we expose the vultures once again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.Join us to discover where the truth… lies.Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracyTwitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracyFacebook: https://www.facebook

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 27, 2026 is: oracular • aw-RAK-yuh-ler • adjective Oracular is a formal word that can describe something used to forecast or prophesize, or something that resembles or relates to something used for such purposes. Oracular can also describe something that resembles an oracle—a person (such as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak; in this sense, an oracular statement, voice, etc. conveys wisdom or solemnity. // A few recordings of the famous speaker still exist, and though his language is formal to the point of sounding almost foreign to the modern listener, the oracular quality of his speech remains effective. See the entry > Examples: "The conversation that unfolds is some of [writer Ben] Lerner's most brilliant and daring writing to date, a mad, oracular burst of speech—about technology, parenthood, and dreaming—that flits effortlessly between prose and poetry." — Kevin Lozano, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2026 Did you know? When the ancient Greeks had questions or problems, they would turn to the gods for answers by consulting an oracle, a person through whom the gods communicated, usually in the form of cryptic verse. Oracle also referred to the god's answer or to the shrine that worshippers approached when seeking advice; the word's root is the Latin verb orare, which means "to speak." English speakers today can use oracle to simply refer to an authoritative pronouncement or to a person who makes such pronouncements—for example, "a designer who is an oracle of fashion." And the related adjective oracular is used in similar contexts: "a designer who is an oracular voice of fashion."

Nepo babies are a necessary byproduct of our modern world. They've been with us always, and yet only recently have they become fodder for internet scuttlebutt, thinkpieces, and the like. Vulture writer and comedian Fran Hoepfner has provided the average joe with the public service of her handy new book, The Field Guide to Nepo Babies, a fully illustrated, often tongue-in-cheek guide to unpacking the phenomenon of nepotism in public life. Bookseller Tyler Austin talks with Fran Hoepfner about her book, and about sorting the innocuous and good nepo babies (actors, musicians) from the harmful and evil (politicians, corporate and tech scions). Also, if you enjoy this episode, check out Tyler's discussion with Kliph Nesteroff about the book Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars for another thoughtful chat about pop culture history. Hosted by Tyler Austin. Produced by Justin Remer, Tyler Austin, and Fran Hoepfner. If you like podcasts, maybe you would enjoy audiobooks too. Please check out the Skylight Books Podcast playlist of audiobooks featured in our recent Skylit author interviews, on Libro.fm. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire. Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band.

Fiona Cauley joins Steph fresh off getting engaged, and the two get into it fast. Steph and Fiona talk about her rare genetic condition (she's 1 of 3 siblings out of only 5,000 people in the US who have it), being told for three years as a teenager that she was faking her symptoms, a doctor who was visibly thrilled to finally diagnose her, $40k a month medication, dating with a disability and the men who either ran from it or weaponized it, handicap bathroom etiquette, and a story about a prolapsed uterus on the open sea that will ruin your week. SPONSORS: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://NOCD.com Follow Fiona on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/ ⁠ and check out her tour dates at https://punchup.live/fionacauley/tour Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:29 - Susan Update 00:05:26 - Fiona Cauley Is Here! 00:10:12 - Touring Nashville & Dating Older Men 00:24:12 - Body Stuff 00:31:15 - The Doctor Who Was "Stoked" To Diagnose Fiona 00:35:36 - New Meds, Old Studies 00:41:24 - Touring and Performing in a Wheelchair 00:45:25 - Crowd Work & Accidental Advocacy 00:51:41 - Disabled Dating 01:00:55 - Handicap Bathroom Etiquette 01:05:25 - Uterine Prolapse on a Boat 01:10:31 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Opey Olagbaju time! We met Opey when Naomi did stand-up on the wonderful, canceled-too-soon New Negroes show and are just delighted by him! Opey was recently showcased by Netflix as part of The Shortlist, was one of Time Out Magazine's ''Favorite Comedians on the Rise" last year, was a New Face at Just for Laughs, and has generally accrued all the accolades a stand-up can get in the first half of their career. Add to that writing for shows like I Love You, America, Close Enough and Bob Hearts Abishola, and baby, you got a crock pot brimming with credits! But have those things made Opey *happy*? We talk about that on today's episode, on the existential issues in showbiz, how therapy helps with them, Opey's fear (singular!) and vulnerabilities and of course we pitch some ideas for Nollywood! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critically acclaimed novelist and entertainment podcaster, Bobby Finger, returns to speak with us about his weekly word counts, wedding DJs, Who? Weekly, and his latest beach read WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY. Bobby Finger is the author of The Old Place and Four Squares, and co-creator and cohost of the popular celebrity and entertainment podcast, Who? Weekly, "The podcast that tells you everything you need to know about celebrities you don't." His third novel, We Are Gathered Here Today, was named a New York Times Summer's Best Beach Read. It's described as The Wedding People meets The Celebrants, and a “...sharp and tender story [that] follows a recently engaged gay man who begins to question the idea of marriage while attending his cousin's chaotic Wild West-themed wedding weekend.” Booklist called the book “… a perfect read for anyone confused by or suspicious of the wedding-industrial complex, which can leave happy celebrations feeling more like a second full-time job for young lovers.” Bobby previously worked as a staff writer for the culture website Jezebel from 2015 to 2018 and has contributed extensively to outlets like Vulture and The New York Times. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Bobby Finger, Milena, and I discussed: How his latest originally featured a death until his editor suggested everyone live, transforming it into a beach read Why he changed the book's setting from fall to June at the`` publisher's request to position as summer release How a scene from the book became a part of the cover design The craziest thing he's ever witnessed at a wedding IRL His next book and upcoming essay collection written with his podcast co-host And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠whoweekly.us⁠ We Are Gathered Here Today By Bobby Finger⁠ (Amazon) Bobby Finger Amazon Author Page Bobby Finger on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Sloss rolls into Steph Infection still recovering from American bar pours, turns out 5 gin and tonics in the US is not the same as 5 gin and tonics in Scotland, and he has learned this the hard way. Steph and Daniel bond hard over Highland dancing (for real), Scottish country dancing as a pickup culture, having a best bitch at your wedding, and why the Edinburgh Fringe would absolutely lose its mind if Steph showed up. Then it gets real as Daniel walks through both of his kids' births in full detail, including his wife losing 1.5 liters of blood, a stuck placenta, an hour and a half alone with a newborn not knowing if his wife was alive, and his wife shockingly coming back into the room like "let's have two more." He has not forgiven her. Follow Daniel on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielsloss/⁠ and check out his tour dates at https://danielsloss.com/tour/ Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 17-19NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - AUGUST 7-8HALIFAX, CANADA - AUGUST 9VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 29EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - America Does Not Measure Alcohol 00:06:39 - Highland Dancing Origin Story 00:12:55 - Scottish People Are The Best & So Are Bitches 00:19:19 - Mothers, Misogyny, Shitty Men, & Tattoos 00:31:37 - Body Stuff & Nasty Ass Glasgow 00:38:39 - No Underwear 00:43:15 - Geographically Speaking 00:48:35 - Worst Body Thing You've Heard 00:58:05 - The Miracle Of Birth 01:04:38 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's EJ Marcus time, folks, and if you don't come out of this episode loving him, you ain't got a soul! Naomi met EJ doing stand-up, and was enamored. Maybe you've seen his stand-up either live or in clip form. Maybe you know him as a writer on HBO's I Love LA. Even if you've never heard of EJ before now, you're going to dig today's episode! We talk about how he met his partner, how they fell for each other in lockdown, their experiment in polyamory and what the scientific findings were from the experiment and of course buying a Philly soft pretzel down on Oregon Ave. PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joy Sunday was recently in the wonderful HBO show DTF St. Louis where she and Richard Jenkins played two detectives trying to workout the complicated lovelife of a murder victim. It's absolutely one of the best shows to come out this year, and she's brilliant on it, so we had to have her on the show! Now you also know Joy from Wednesday, Dear White People and a bunch of other stuff, but here we delve into her INCREDIBLY MENTALLY HEALTHY life. In fact, what are we doing here? Joy is teaching us how to live! All that plus growing up on Staten Island, dating in LA, being a good kid and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.