Best Noah Max Levine Podcasts (2025)

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Movie Mindset Oscars Preview ‘25 1:35:11

7d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

Will & Hesse are back to look at the Oscars’ Best Pictures of 2024. They give their takes on the high- and low-lights, offer their predictions of who will take home Oscar gold, and give a special preview of what’s coming up in Movie Mindset Season 3.For more Oscars fun: Come see Will & Hesse host an Oscars watch as part of a party for Zohran for Ma…

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913 - Only the Lonely feat. Julian Feeld (3/3/25) 1:18:12

7d ago1:18:12

1:18:12

QAA’s Julian Feeld joins us today to give us his report from last week’s CPAC convention. We look at the usual carnival of cruelty on display at the Gaylord Convention Center, with an added layer of vindictiveness in the second Trump era. We also discuss at how QAnon has been fully metabolized into political discourse, and check in on some classic …

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911 - Red Dawn feat. Radio War Nerd (2/24/25) 1:16:53

11d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

We’re joined by Mark Ames & John Dolan of Radio War Nerd to discuss what may be the wind-down of the war in Ukraine. We look at the political ramifications both domestically and internationally, how the west & Russia have fared militarily, and the lives of the Ukrainians affected by the conflict. Plus, would you believe fighter aircraft, MMA, and a…

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909 - A Real Hero feat. Pendejo Time (2/17/25) 1:25:47

18d ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Jake and Thomas return to look at the latest news of Elon’s bizarrely begotten offspring. Plus the jewish guy who shot two Israeli guys because he thought they were Palestinians, Millei’s rug pull, and Bari Weiss’ Free Press asks what exactly makes an American hero (and why does it take place in dive bar bathrooms).Subscribe to Pendejo Time: https:…

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907 - Big Balls feat. Kath Krueger & Jeff Stein (2/10/25) 1:04:39

23d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Kath joins us for our annual review of the Big Game spectacle. We give our appraisal of what this year’s ad slate says about the state of American culture, plus reactions to Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, and how conservatives continue to be oppressed by the TV. Then the Washington Post’s Jeff Stein joins us to discuss his reporting on what exactl…

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BONUS: Z for Zohran 57:29

28d ago57:29

57:29

Will sits down with Zohran Mamdani, New York State Representative and candidate for New York City Mayor. After bonding over being just two boys from New York, their grade school rivalry, and touching on Zohran’s family & background, Will & Zohran discuss his plans to improve housing, transit, policing and homelessness services in New York City, as …

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905 - Roko’s Modern Life feat. Brace Belden (2/3/25) 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Beautiful Brace Belden joins us to look at Trump’s tariff’s, possible annexation of Canada, halt on federal funding, and other breaking admin news. We also discuss New York Mag’s party report from the NYC MAGA scene, and Brace briefs us on what we should know about the murderous “Zizian” rationalists, and how they fit in among all the other people …

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903 - Tuna Melt Moment feat. Alex Nichols (1/27/25) 1:09:39

1M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Alex is back on the pod to review the first full week of 2rump news, but first, we wish friend of the show Catturd a speedy recovery from his impacted bowel. Then, we look at Trumps barrage of executive orders, cabinet staffing, and denial of security clearances to a number of former NatSec ghouls. We also discuss the Democrats’ new Tuna-based appe…

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901 - VI-Day feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (1/20/25) 1:16:14

1M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Journalist Mohammad Alsaafin returns to the show to discuss the temporary ceasefire & hostage exchange deal reached in Gaza. We discuss why and how this came about during the Biden-Trump transition, what the actual terms of the deal are, how it leaves the political situation in Israel, Palestine and the rest of the region, and the total effects of …

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Seeking a Fren Ep 6 Teaser - Stop The Steal 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

Felix recounts Trump’s efforts to discredit the 2020 election as part of the long history of election denial on the right in this clip from Episode 6 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.…

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BONUS: Y2K feat. Colette Shade 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Author Colette Shade joins us to discuss her new book “Y2K” on the millennial era of ~1997-2008. Will and Colette review how the boundless optimism of ‘the end of history’ curdled into the permanent pessimism of the 21st century, how computer doomed everything even if the specific prediction of the “Y2K bug” maybe didn’t literally come to pass, how…

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899 - Nut Up feat. Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham (1/13/25) 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

We’re joined by journalist Yasha Levine & filmmaker Rowan Wernham of the new documentary “Pistachio Wars” join us to look at water in the state of California in light of last week’s L.A. wildfires. We discuss California’s water history, the network of real estate developers and agribusiness concerns that effectively control California’s water, the …

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Seeking a Fren Episode 5 Teaser - I Feel Great! 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Felix looks back at the lead-up to the 2016 election as some of the funniest and most insane days in American political history in this clip from Episode 4 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.…

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897 - Urquellization (1/6/25) 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

We catch up with news over our long week off, including brief hits on the two new years truck attacks (more on that Thursday), MAGA civil war over immigration & visas, various instances of Musk buffoonery, Biden’s presidential medal of freedom recipients, and Semafor’s survey of what people in the media ‘got wrong’ about 2024.…

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Seeking a Fren Episode 4 Teaser - Operation Anti-Obama 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

Felix looks at Steve Bannon’s origins, plus anti-Obama hysteria pushing the GOP to the right in the 2012 primaries in this clip from Episode 4 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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53 - Talkin' New Years' Parties w/ Cara Hammer and Josh Holober-Ward [12/29 - 01/04] 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

9:00PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about New Year's Parties with improvisers Cara Hammer and Josh Holober-Ward. How will you celebrate New Year's Eve this year? What type of video game makes the best physical gift? Is winter even whimsical at all?! This is episode 53 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Creator/Hos…

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Seeking a Fren Episode 3 Teaser - Con Online 5:54

2M ago5:54

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Felix recounts the rise of Obama-era conservative online media in this teaser for Episode 3 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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Bonus: The Postman Always Is Nice 39:18

2M ago39:18

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We’re discussing the ongoing labor disputes with the United States Postal Service with Tyler Vasseur, a shop steward with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). We discuss the BFN rank and file movement to transform the postal unions, fighting for transparency in bargaining on the long-stalled new contract for letter carriers, what an …

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Brian Yuzna 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Will & Hesse are joined by Brian Yuzna, legendary horror writer/director/producer behind such films as Re-Animator, Society, From Beyond, Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, and many more. We discuss adapting Lovecraft, all-nude Peter Pan, Clown Theory, copypastas, uniquely American ghouls, the importance of GOOP in cinema, and how real horror fans can enjoy…

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52 - Talkin' Winter Holidays w/ Joe Jiggetts [12/22 - 12/28] 43:36

3M ago43:36

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8:00PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about the winter holidays with comedian Joe Jiggetts. What do you want to be when you grow up? How many Tik Toks does it take to brush your teeth? How should you celebrate the convergence of the winter holidays this year? This is episode 52 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Cre…

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Seeking a Fren Episode 2 Teaser - Roger Ailes Origins 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

Felix documents the rise of future Fox News CEO Roger Ailes in this preview clip from episode 2 of his series “Seeking A Fren for the End of The World”. The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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894 - Drone Bore feat. David J. Roth (12/16/24) 1:13:06

3M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Defector’s David Roth is back on the pod. We start with his write up of the recent drone scare over New Jersey, and how our ever-skittish suburbanites are discovering new ways to be scared of the lights in the night sky. Then, a review of recent media reactions to Luigi-mania, including the Atlantic tut-tutting over “decivilization” and the Root ha…

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51 - Talkin' Indoor Activities w/ Lizzie Czerpak [12/15 - 12/21] 36:12

3M ago36:12

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7:10PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Indoor Activities with ceramicist Lizzie Czerpak. How do you get festive when it never gets cold outside? Who was the New Jersey spandex man? What can a person do with their sweatshirts after moving to Florida? This is episode 51 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Creator/…

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Seeking a Fren for the End of the World: Episode 1 - This is Really Just the Beginning 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

In a new series by Felix, Josh (@ettingermentum), and Spencer, we ask: how did the Republican Party, once the dominant force in American culture for almost a generation, become a group of bowtied cosplayers and rapist streamers yelling about Litterboxes? We trace this development back to the empires built by two men—Paul Weyrich and James Dobson—as…

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892 - Talking Points Memo feat. Jael Holzman (12/10/24) 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

We catch up briefly on news around the arrest of the alleged UHC CEO assassin. Then, journalist and musician Jael Holzman returns to the show to discuss a new piece she has for Rolling Stone on the potential threats to trans people in the coming Trump administration. We look at the rather grim potential of massively undermining of trans medical car…

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50 - Talkin' Déjà Vu w/ Tony Lazzeroni [12/08 - 12/14] 37:12

3M ago37:12

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6:10PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Déjà Vu with filmmaker Tony Lazzeroni. Haven’t we all been here before? Did Tony tell us about his favorite time loop movie? Did he tell us about low-fi costumes as part of Karie’s Craft Corner? What is this feeling not sudden nor new? This is episode 50 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project …

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890 - Spare Us, Cutter (12/2/24) 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

We do the work of having conversations and connecting to people by reviewing last week’s Pod Save America episode featuring Kamala Harris’ top campaign staff. Through their telling, it was an amazing feat of data, precision and triangulation that somehow came up just slightly short, but we look at some different “stories to tell” from what they’re …

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49 - Talkin' PAX Unplugged with Dominick Arp [12/01 - 12/07] 34:54

3M ago34:54

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5:20PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about PAX Unplugged with improviser and chai latte enthusiast Dominick Arp. How do you navigate a big board game convention? Is it better to eat food or to play a game about food? What games is everyone playing this week? How coherent is Noah in his 49th consecutive podcast recording? This is episode 49 of 53 recorded …

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888 - Bustin’ Out feat. Moe Tkacik (11/25/24) 1:19:46

3M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Journalist Moe Tkacik joins us to look at a number of issues she’s reported on recently. Starting with the alarming prevalence of sexual assault allegations among Trump’s new cabinet picks, we follow the trail of backlash to accountability among the ultra-rich to College campuses and of course, Israel. We then turn to Moe’s reporting on the growing…

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48 - Talkin' Thanksgiving w/ Eibhleann Clyne [11/17 - 11/23] 31:52

4M ago31:52

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4:30PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Thanksgiving with theatre artist and improviser Eibhleann Clyne. Will there be twice the gladiators in Gladiator 2? What gadget has Eibhleann been using this year to make marshmallows? What happens when past, present, and future come together in one moment of pure convergence? This is episode 48 of 53 recorded ba…

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886 - Cabinet Curiosity feat. Alex Nichols (11/18/24) 1:16:38

4M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

We review the various freaks, toadies, goons, and TV personalities that Trump has tapped to build his second cabinet, and speculate how much damage Vivek & Elon can actually do with their kids-table DOGE advisory board. We also discuss the coalescing view among the pundit class that the Democrats need to abandon their various activist groups, as es…

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47 - Talkin' Television w/ Sofya Piro [11/17 - 11/23] 37:19

4M ago37:19

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3:40PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Television with improviser and Photoboother Sofya Piro. How many calendars does Sofya keep? What does Karie want for Christmas 2024? What’s the best season of The Office? What happens at the World Television Forum? This is episode 47 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Crea…

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884 - Pool Boys (11/11/24) 1:08:59

4M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

We start off with some Monkey News, then continue our post-mortem on the 2024 election. Does America have a Boy Crisis? Was $450k a day to put Kamala’s name on the Sphere worth it? How many votes did Queen Latifah swing? Are there sharks in the pool? Can Rebecca Solnit construct a metaphor to save her life? Will anyone learn anything from this boon…

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UNLOCKED: 883 - History Doesn’t Repeat Itself…But It Slimes (11/7/24) 1:18:48

4M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

We have always lived in The Zone. We take in the stunning re-election of Donald Trump, the manifest failure of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden and the entire Democratic party, and all of the myriad obungles that have brought us to this moment. This has happened before, it will happen again…Reasons to be scared, reasons for hope, and assurance that we’re s…

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46 - Talkin' Video Games w/ Joe Wendrychowicz [11/10 - 11/16] 35:18

4M ago35:18

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2:50PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Video Games with educator and improviser Joe Wendrychowicz. Where might Joe's wedding someday be located? What sport would make the best video game? Can you play Animal Crossing competitively? This is episode 46 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Creator/Host: Noah Max Lev…

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882 - Election Eve Live (11/5/24) 1:40:09

4M ago1:40:09

1:40:09

We’re joined by Charles, Alex & Andrew from Episode 1 for a night of Election-themed spoofs and goofs live at the Aratani Theater in Los Angeles. Featuring the Dan Boeckner Christmas Time Players: Dan Boeckner, Nick Thorburn, Alex Fischel & Adam Halferty. And of course, a special visit from Santa.By Chapo Trap House

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MM16 - City Frights: Wolfen, Candyman, and the Urban Wilderness 1:36:00

4M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

[Note: these Movie Mindset Horrortober Season 1 episodes were already unlocked for free this year over on the Patreon feed, just adding them to the public feed to make them more widely available. To get every Movie Mindset episode, subscribe at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.]In this final episode of this year’s Ghoulvie Screamset, Will & Hesse take a …

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45 - Talkin' The Presidential Election w/ Colin Mallee [11/03 - 11/09] 37:33

4M ago37:33

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2:00PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about the Presidential Election with actor, painter, improviser Colin Mallee. What will happen in the rest of Colin’s life and how far has he planned into the future? Will Noah finally recognize the complexity of straight relationships? Will Karie find out what Colin is making? And how can we cope with this election th…

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880 - End of the Line feat. Dave Weigel & Ettingermentum (10/28/24) 1:23:35

4M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Chapo elections unit Dave Weigel and Josh “Ettingermentum” return for one last check-in on the state of the 2024 US Elections. We review Trump’s fascist clown show rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend, and discuss its potential impacts on the final week of the race. We look at the closing arguments & strategies of both campaigns, the inc…

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44 - Talkin' Halloween w/ Brendan Manklang-Kingston [10/27 - 11/02] 32:35

4M ago32:35

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1:10PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Halloween with improviser Brendan Manklang-Kingston. Can we predict this year's hottest Halloween costumes? Are we sufficiently spooked about the upcoming election? What are some of the hottest tricks and treats for this year's Halloween? This is episode 44 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Proje…

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MM15 - Save Your Servants!: Barker, Blatty & Writers In Hell 2:46:24

4M ago2:46:24

2:46:24

[Note: these Movie Mindset Horrortober Season 1 episodes were already unlocked for free this year over on the Patreon feed, just adding them to the public feed to make them more widely available. To get every Movie Mindset episode, subscribe at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.]Brendan James returns to take on two triumphant works from writers-turned-dir…

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878 - You Will NEVER Regret Listening to this Episode feat. Max Read (10/21/24) 1:02:38

5M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Journalist Max Read joins us to discuss his new piece on the proliferation of “AI Slop”: unwanted, low quality, often surreal content flooding the internet and degrading its various platforms. We talk about the dystopian quality of the trend, the economic factors encouraging it, and how it portends poorly for the future of online.Max’s AI Slop piec…

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43 - Talkin' Alan Moore w/ Kiran Pandey [10/20 - 10/26] 36:29

5M ago36:29

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12:20PM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Alan Moore with improviser and cruciverbalist Kiran Pandey. What does it mean to keep your calendar in your notes app? How do you write a crossword puzzle? What kind of spells will Alan Moore be casting this year? Is Mo ready for Halloween? This is episode 43 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Pr…

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Movie Mindset 14 - Halloween Sex God: A Tom Atkins Double Feature 2:06:47

5M ago2:06:47

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[Note: these Movie Mindset Horrortober Season 1 episodes were already unlocked for free this year over on the Patreon feed, just adding them to the public feed to make them more widely available. To get every Movie Mindset episode, subscribe at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.]Will & Hesse look at two starring God Tom Atkins: John Carpenter’s “The Fog” …

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Movie Mindset 13 - You’re All FREAKS!!!: Disease, Death and Vincent Price feat. Theda Hammel 1:53:08

5M ago1:53:08

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[Note: these Movie Mindset Horrortober Season 1 episodes were already unlocked for free this year over on the Patreon feed, just adding them to the public feed to make them more widely available. To get every Movie Mindset episode, subscribe at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.]Will & Hesse are joined by Nymphowars’ Theda Hammel to discuss two horror fil…

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876 - Escape from MAGAtraz feat. Alex Nichols (10/14/24) 1:10:54

5M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

We start today with Alex and Felix explaining a notoriously filthy video game streamer and his repellent political views/personal hygiene to Will. Then, we check in on the Harris campaign as it continues to search for meaning, substance, moral clarity, strategic vision, & more while election day looms. Meanwhile, in MAGA-land, a look at the J6 defe…

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42 - Talkin' Coffee and Chocolate w/ Andrew Coppola 35:09

5M ago35:09

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11:30AM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Coffee and Chocolate with billionaire improviser Andrew Coppola. What disaster has befallen the world since we recorded in November? Did Jolie Darrow predict in April what her partner would say in October? Will Mo be elected president of Lithuania this week? This is episode 42 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawu…

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874 - The Nut feat. Kath Krueger (10/7/24) 1:19:00

5M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

It’s been one year since 10/7, so we discuss a bit of what’s changed - if anything - in perception and politics of the war in Palestine. We then look at the 2024 election, the effects of recent and impending natural disasters, and last week’s VP debate. We also discuss Kath’s recent piece in the Nation about the return of the #resistance, and Elon …

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41 - Talkin' Taking a Break w/ Nick Kronberger [10/06 - 10/12] 35:21

5M ago35:21

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10:40AM, 11/26 – We’re talkin’ about Taking a Break with improvisor Nick Kronberger. How can you relax when you're ready to stop going hard? Are we all prepared to just chill? What is even happening this week? This is episode 41 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly. Creator/Host: Noah Max Levine (www.internetwe…

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872 - Crossing the Bosphorus feat. Alex Nichols (10/1/24) 1:18:09

5M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Alex joins us to go in on now-indicted Mayor Eric Adams. We go through the many hilarious details of the unsealed indictment, the Turkish Connection, airline bribes, New York to Easter Island via Ankara travel, ice cream trickery, and windows literally falling off of Turkish buildings in NYC. We also look at Tablet magazines full-throated defense o…

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