Best Darkhorse Podcasts (2025)

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Norlander's Final Four darkhorses & Natty picks 1:21:36

10d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Don't let the title fool you, Hartzell chimes in as well ... but the headline here is we're unveiling these lists because we got one week left in February, people. March is coming. Time to strap in and get ready for the thrill ride that is postseason hoops because it's knocking at the door. Plenty to get to from the weekend, most notably the five u…

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Can Science Be Efficient? The 264th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:33:10

12d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

In this week’s episode, we discuss changes in global health from Barcelona, as indicated by how much public coughing is taking place now. This segues into a discussion of cancer, mRNA, trade-offs, and complex systems. Then: what DOGE needs to understand about science, which is not inherently efficient. What are indirect costs on federal grants, why…

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If Only We’d Known: The 265th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:23:57

12d ago1:23:57

1:23:57

In this week’s episode, we discuss antibiotics, Kennedy, mirrors and education—all from Seville, Spain. First up: fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that includes cipro, and are now understood to cause a whole host of serious health problems, from tendon rupture to heart damage to death. Over-reliance on pharmaceutical solutions to human p…

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Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - It's Story Time! | March 4, 2025 1:07:41

1d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn return from being on baseball assignments with stories GALORE! Schass was in Buies Creek, and Kahn was on the homefront in Winston-Salem, and they have plenty to dissect from their first baseball radio calls of the year. Plus, who will be the last undefeated team standing in college baseball? Are we worried about Te…

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Weekend recap + RMU's Andy Toole 1:20:34

3d ago1:20:34

1:20:34

It is, in fact, March. Can confirm. Norlander and Hartzell are unpacking the weekend - including some buzzer beater audio in the SEC - plus who on the bubble did (Georgia) and did not (Arkansas) help themselves last time out. Special guest Andy Toole joins the program to talk about his Robert Morris squad embarking on the Horizon League tournament …

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Episode 127: Barbara Randall Kesel 1:05:47

11h ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Another amazing conversation this time with a creative voice that worked to create real change in the comics industry. Barbara Randall Kesel is a comic book writer and editor with work for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, and CrossGen. At Dark Horse, she helped create the Golden City setting. She entered comics by writing a critique on female charact…

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What's gonna happen in March? You tell us | Gauer Hour 1:02:04

6d ago1:02:04

1:02:04

If the last five days are any indication... March is going to be nuts. Notre Dame lost twice, who knows who is going to be a 1-seed, the Big Ten and Big 12 come down to one game, and the SEC will probably be decided by... a coin flip. So much to get to on the latest Gauer Hour with Megan and Rob. Plus, a little GOAT talk at the end. See Privacy Pol…

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All rise ... the honorable John Fanta presiding 1:22:27

7d ago1:22:27

1:22:27

So much to get to and we start with the buzzer beater in College Park. March is less than 48 hours away but with moments like that, it feels like we're already there. A quick run through the weeknight results of note, including more jockeying in the SEC, which Norlander doesn't think is going to get to 13 NCAAT bids because he's a hater. We clear t…

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The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 631 1:56:33

6d ago1:56:33

1:56:33

This week, we discuss ComicsPro, Marvel/DC crossover announcement, Fraction on Batman, the Summer of Superman, Zdarsky on Captain America, and Captain America: Brave New World. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

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Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Roll Tide and Box Score Bingo | February 25, 2025 1:21:35

9d ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Has Rob Vaughn turned the Tide in Tuscaloosa? Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn react to Alabama making the city of Jacksonville look like Tuscaloosa EAST as they swept through the JAX Classic over the weekend, as well as the results at Globe Life Field, in Round Rock and in the state of NC. Plus, Tennessee is Tennessee (duh!), are we worried about …

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Episode 126: Dan McDaid 1:32:10

7d ago1:32:10

1:32:10

André always enjoys his conversations but this episode may be one of the funnest our host has had yet! Dan McDaid debuted in Doctor Who Magazine with The First, a story featuring the Doctor and Ernest Shackleton. He reached the final three in Comic Book Idol (2007) and later co-created Jersey Gods for Image Comics. While Doctor Who was off-air, he …

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Folks, we've got some parity | Gauer Hour 1:00:21

13d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

So, who's going to win the national championship? On a week in which UConn beat South Carolina by 29 in Columbia, Texas keeps chugging along, UCLA survived a game without Lauren Betts and USC avoided a hangover, the list seems to have grown a bit. Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer recap all that, plus give their thoughts on the initial top-16 reveal, who i…

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Thursday fast break 52:16

14d ago52:16

52:16

Matt Norlander is on the road in Big Ten country, and Hartzell is dealing with a NC snowstorm - so the fellas are going with a special 'fast break' edition of CSN before the wifi crashes. The guys talk about the Missouri outburst against Alabama, Auburn's survival at home against Arkansas, NC State's embarrassing L to rival UNC, the Kansas debacle,…

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Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - We're SO Back | February 18, 2025 1:31:50

16d ago1:31:50

1:31:50

How can you not be romantic about college baseball? Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn recap Opening Weekend of the 2025 college baseball season, from Air Force parachuting into GAINSville to the spectacular SCENES in College Station, Globe Life Field and Arizona. The baseball boys run through the Opening Weekend thoughts, give their 8 for Omaha, Nat…

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Weekend recap + VCU's Ryan Odom 1:19:24

17d ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Lots to unpack from the weekend, highlighted of course by #1 vs #2 in Tuscaloosa. What that Auburn performance means for a potential all-time great team if the Tigers can do the thing in March...plus Wisconsin's ascension, Houston's toughness, UConn's meltdown, and the tragedy that was those Adidas uniforms from the weekend that was. A lot to discu…

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Episode 125: Jason Strutz 1:18:02

15d ago1:18:02

1:18:02

Our next guest is someone who has had a very similar life path to that of our host! Jason Strutz is the artist behind multiple comics such as The House of Montresor graphic novel from Action Lab Entertainment, The Deadly Ten series from Full Moon Comix, and the Good Fight Anthology. He is an illustrator of Role Playing Game ™ monsters and heroes fo…

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Trans Army Black Hawk Pilot, Jo Ellis on DarkHorse 2:10:44

17d ago2:10:44

2:10:44

Bret Weinstein speaks with Jo Ellis, the transgender pilot with the Virginia National Guard who was wrongfully targeted by social media users as the captain of the Black Hawk helicopter that tragically crashed. Find Jo Ellis on X at https://x.com/JoEllisReally ***** Sponsors: Jolie: For your best skin & hair guaranteed head to http://jolieskinco.co…

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...Is there a bubble? | Gauer Hour 1:09:39

20d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

A LOADED Gauer Hour. A breakdown of USC's win over UCLA and what it means for both teams' NCAA Tournament seedings, a monster week for Texas with two top-10 victories, and a conversation around how much of a bubble actually exists, given some of the week's other results. Plus, Rachel Galligan jumps on to discuss perhaps the most fascinating race of…

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"Honey, let's snuggle up with these NET rankings" 1:22:57

21d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

It's Valentines Day weekend, folks. Time to find that special someone in your life and curl up next to a fire and open up Jerry Palm's bracketology and set the mood for a romantic night of NET rankings and quadrant 1 wins. The hoops action so far this week has been elite - going back to Tuesday night's games PLUS some of the upsets on Wednesday - i…

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The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 630 1:55:55

20d ago1:55:55

1:55:55

This week, we discuss The Sandman show getting canceled, more fallout from the Diamond bankruptcy, dodging the tariffs, the return of sales charts, Dan Slott to DC, as well as the Daredevil, Fantastic Four, and Thunderbolts trailers. Starring Ryan Higigns, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.…

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Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - The South Carolina Baseball Takeover | February 11, 2025 1:21:50

23d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

The baseball boys are BACK, and they have BOOTS ON THE GROUND in Columbia, South Carolina! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn bring Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers on the road for the very first time to open up the 2025 season, as they come to you live from Founders Park, the home of South Carolina baseball. Kyle and David are joined by new head coach P…

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Let's learn with Evan Miyakawa 1:15:51

24d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

A lot happened over the weekend - not just the Chiefs dynasty ending with a blowout loss to the Eagles - but beaucoup college basketball action, highlighted by the #1 and #2 teams both going down on the same day. Norlander and Hartzell break down the Auburn & Duke losses, plus the Johnnies impressive win at UConn back on Friday night (is Gus Johnso…

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Episode 124: Mark Oakley - Part 2 51:01

22d ago51:01

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Part 2 of our scintillating conversation with Mark Oakley Mark Oakley, born in Montreal in 1970, has lived in cities all over eastern Canada and currently calls Nova Scotia, home. Oakley’s early background was in commercial animation, and he is today best known for his work on the independently published all-ages comic book fantasy adventure series…

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A two-horse collision course to Tampa? | Gauer Hour 1:02:00

27d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

In a Wednesday/Thursday slate that boasted three top-20 games, UCLA, Kansas State and Tennessee all notched marquee victories. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce discuss what those three wins mean for the victors, discuss UConn's seeming identity crisis, and preview a loaded slate of games this weekend that includes South Carolina-Texas Round 2, Tennessee-L…

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A Red Storm is brewing 1:19:58

28d ago1:19:58

1:19:58

If you've been living under a rock for the last couple of weeks, you might not be aware that college basketball is absolutely thriving in the mecca of NYC these days. St Johns has reeled off 9 in a row after an impressive W at the Garden against Marquette and are starting down a showdown at UConn Friday night. That - plus everything else you've mis…

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A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:56:03

29d ago1:56:03

1:56:03

In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the body is affected by diet, exercise, stress, and the microbiome, all of which can affect how susceptible a pe…

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The weekend basketball got off the rails 1:14:37

1M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

This past weekend was crazy - not just because of the on-court shenanigans in college, but also a blockbuster NBA trade in the wee hours of Sunday morning. When it was all said and done, half of the AP top 25 caught an L over the weekend, the Big XII got into the liquor cabinet, Coach Cal did the unthinkable and actually won in his return to Rupp, …

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Episode 123: Mark Oakley - Part 1 1:15:43

29d ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Another great conversation featuring a unique creative voice in comics and one that can be found right here in our hosts home province! Such a fantastic chat that you'll get 2 parts of it! Mark Oakley, born in Montreal in 1970, has lived in cities all over eastern Canada and currently calls Nova Scotia, home. Oakley’s early background was in commer…

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Tragic Pharma Magic in the Confirmation of RFK Jr. 2:23:40

30d ago2:23:40

2:23:40

Walter Kirn shares his perspective after sitting front row in the confirmation hearing of RFK Jr. Find Walter on X: https://x.com/walterkirn Find Walter at County Highway: https://www.countyhighway.com/ ***** Sponsors: Brain.fm: intense music that boosts productivity. Unlock your brain’s full potential free for 30 days by going to brain.fm/DARKHORS…

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LOTS of resume talk | Gauer Hour 55:41

1M ago55:41

55:41

There are less than ten games remaining in the regular season, so it's time to get those resumes prepared. In recapping another busy week of games, Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer weigh the resumes of the teams in the running to host (there are... a lot) and of teams trying to make the field, period. Plus, impressive weeks for South Carolina and Vanderbi…

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The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 629 1:49:02

1M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

This week, we discuss Diamond Comics filing for bankruptcy, and the fallout from the Neil Gaiman allegations. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

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Let's go to Lubbock + weekend preview 1:20:52

1M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Special edition of CSN complete with a visit to a 10-acre ranch in Lubbock to talk with Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland and his miniature donkeys. No, seriously. Obviously a lot of hoops to discuss from the midweek action, including a pretty busy Wednesday night on the hardwood. Norlander and Hartzell chat with the Red Raiders' head coach abo…

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Confirmation of Cool: The 262nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:59:57

1M ago1:59:57

1:59:57

In this week’s episode, we discuss the Senate Confirmation Hearings of Bobby Kennedy Jr., in which the Democrats reveal a preference for anecdote over science, and work hard to maintain the status quo. As RFK seeks to Make America Healthy Again, he answers questions about infectious and chronic disease, SSRIs, Covid, farmers, autism, conspiracy the…

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Here come the Coogs 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Weekend recap episode on deck with Norlander & Hartzell running through all the notable results from college basketball, with an emphasis on Houston's 2OT win at Kansas. Coogs have reeled off 12 straight wins and had to work for it on Saturday at the Phog. Of course Kansas is to blame for their part in blowing a 6-point lead with less than 30 secon…

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Exposing Financial Fraud: Forensic Accountant & Whistleblower John McPherson on DarkHorse 1:27:24

1M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Bret Weinstein speaks with John McPherson on the subject of forensic accounting and whistleblowing. McPherson highlighting his concerns about the current financial landscape and the potential for another financial crisis. ***** Sponsors: MUD\WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with DARKHORSE at http://mudwtr.com/DARK…

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So... who wants to host? | Gauer Hour 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

A number of top-20 teams lost in the last week, some good, some fine, some... not so good. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce try to make sense of it all on the latest Gauer Hour. A recap of the week that was, talks on the impacts of injuries to Bri McDaniel and Ayoka Lee, a (second, it turns out) preview of South Carolina-LSU and more. Plus, we cap it with…

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The GOAT? The 261st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:11:40

1M ago2:11:40

2:11:40

In this week’s episode, we discuss how it was to be in DC during Trump’s second Inauguration, and the MAHA ball. Then: a summary of Executive Orders: positive (e.g. freedom of speech, reality of biological sex, affirmative action, putting America first, securing our borders, establishing DOGE, J6 pardons, promoting beautiful architecture, and withd…

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Midweek drama on the hardwood + weekend preview 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

If you've slept on college basketball this week fear not, because we got you. Matt Norlander (CBS Sports) and Stephen Hartzell walk you through the Wednesday drama, where three SEC games were decided by a total of 5 points. We had comebacks, buzzer beaters, and the show's first PxP audio of the season, as we get you caught up on everything from Wed…

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Natty recap - Ohio State did the damn thing 1:32:08

1M ago1:32:08

1:32:08

Ohio State 34 Notre Dame 23 and just like that, the college football season is over. We got the whole gang for one last ride - Felder, Roddy, Wayne, and Hartzell - breaking down the Buckeyes win and what it means for both of the programs that played in Atlanta on Monday night. Naturally, the conversation steers towards the OSU roster, and both the …

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