Iceland is an island of volcanoes, sheep, and evil junior hockey teams. Find out what the hell goes on there, courtesy of genuine all-American, Justin Zeppa, and genuine all-Icelander, Dettifoss Bergmann. It's a cultural exchange that is always just a heartbeat away from sparking an international incident.
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Professors Tom McCartan and Justin Zeppa take you inside one of history's most mysterious structures, the Great Pyramid of Giza. How was it constructed? What purpose did it serve? Who are the characters hellbent on unlocking its mysteries with gunpowder blasts and fun robot cameras? And why is it such a magnet for international litterbugs? Explore the secrets of ancient Egypt from the safety and comfort of this verrry authoritative podcast. Get your notebooks ready: mystery school is now in ...
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The Snewz: it's the news between news, delivering all the information you need to know about pirates, jewel thieves, art heists, dinosaurs, aliens, ghosts, shipwrecks, ancient Egypt, the moon, and treasure. Brought to you by your favorite intrepid Snewz reporters, Justin Zeppa, Katherine Sherlock, and Shrishma Naik. You're welcome!
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Travel back in time with Justin Zeppa and his international team of cultural archaeologists as they adjust the tracking on some VHS tapes and reflect on the commercials of their youth. What exactly was the world trying to sell us, and were they successful? Why did some ad campaigns have intricate narratives sprawling across multiple years while others faded into oblivion? How is it that we can't consistently remember our keys but can still sing some of these jingles note for note? It's a cul ...
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Irascible man-about-town, Tom McCartan, is here to help you mind your manners and artfully dodge society's faux pas. Toilets, fashion, the Internet - no venue is left untouched. Check your deportment gauges as we dive into the vortex of what makes civilization so damned civilized.
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Shrishma Naik guides a rotating panel of curious guests through the history, dances, and exquisitely-long run times of Bollywood's finest offerings. Come... fall in love with Booray for Bollywood.
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Every few millennia, the planets align and a mysterious entity reveals itself to the inquisitive. Join our intrepid team of seekers as they brave the cosmic elements and enter a triangulated crossfire of ideas. Should you be among the worthy, then you too may unlock the secret truths floating inside a space we call... the Power Triangle.
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History’s greatest monster, Chelsea Doyle, hosts a panel of awful people talking about where they break from the crowd regarding people, places, things, and ideas. If you have a love of anything, please be advised that these people are about to burn it all down.
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Finn Wrisley assembles a team of music experts/snobs, and runs them through a gauntlet of songs old, new, borrowed, and blue. Is your favorite tune a Sweet Release? Or is it a party-crushing Rock Block? It's high-fidelity judgement for rockers great and small!
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Van Splainin (or, The Cultural Significance of Edward Van Halen)
Sauropod: Podcasting the 21st Century
The legacy of Edward Van Halen is preserved and reframed in a leisurely manner with this ongoing series of relaxed-fit episodes. Justin Zeppa tries to recontextualize the argument for Ed's place as the greatest rock 'n' roll guitar player of all time for his sometimes-bandmate Aaron Bales. Aaron is very patient about it and is frequently rewarded with high-quality rockin' and some trips in a time machine.
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In the Outer Rim of the Star Wars universe, a ship called the Wookiee Of The Year cruises around, sending audio dispatches into the void. Unjam your comlink (it's the center switch) and drink in the space magic as your host, JZ 6-5000, and a rogues gallery of scum and villainy reflect on what the franchise means to them and discuss the latest happenings in that galaxy far, far away....
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Tell me he doesn't, you know it's true! We're back for another round now that famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma has just watched all of the cartoons. She has thoughts! Plus, JZ 6-5000 most likely repeats himself about things that are important to him, but not important enough to remember if he's already mentioned them. Echuta. Featuring Shrishma…
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We're back with big apologies for not living up to the promise of our show name - we are so bad at promises! Fortunately for all of us, there is a surplus of Star Wars content avalanching across our screens, and famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma is ready to discuss! Enjoy it, laser-brains. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate …
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Today we bring you a very special CROSSOVER EPISODE from our sister-show, Old Movie Time Machine! Join us as we do our old Booray For Bollywood routine on this breezy 3-hour epic of love and yard swings - it's 1991's Lamhe! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Carolyn Naoroz, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe…
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The battle for the soul of a generation takes place in your grocer's cooler as Pepsi battles Coke for soda supremecy. Ray Charles, Bo Jackson, Michael J. Fox, that character actor from varous ABC sitcoms - they're all here and they want your soft drink spending money. Who's got the right one, baby? Listen in and then you tell us, uh-huh? Plus: bibs…
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Hey Bum Chums, B4B returns with a look at the classic Hum Aapke Hain Koun! So much duty for these dutiful duty-lovers, yet thrilling moments abound. Join us as we ask the tough questions, such as: Is Tuffy the dog a good boy acting on Krishna's behalf? What is the right price for doing a proper shoe heist? Also, can Shrishma turn it on when she nee…
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We know you came for the classic ads, but first, Shrishma is interviewing for someone to do her laundry! Please apply within. The parenting ethics of abandoned river rafting children are debated, as are the perils of participating in any sport. Also, what are these dark secrets all young women are keyping? Finally, you will believe a third-tier too…
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Grab your saxophone or indigenous folk instrument and break out your favorite old man dance; it's Eurovision time! Tonight, we discuss dreams dreamt, dreams delayed, dreams deferred, and dreams dashed in this comprehensive discussion of all song and dance things televised. Who has the beats and the message to take this year's crown? It's definitely…
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And you thought we'd forgotten! No year is complete without checking in with ex-scout trooper JZ 6-5000 and famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma Naik. They've been wandering the Outer Rim, dipping into other cinematic universes, and drinking gallons of blue milk. But now they're sending themselves on a fact-finding mission to explore the ancillary …
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Hey, here's a crazy idea: let's celebrate fall by going back to the beginning of summer. When we last left the Snewz gang, they were about to visit one of the oddest chapters in U.S. history, the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. Tune in to find out what this was, who had to die for it to happen, and if it was catered or not. Ludicrous westward expansion…
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Behold, the usual gathering of the most unusual news items. The Snewz dossier is open, and the scraps that have come fluttering out include topical slam-dunks like the extinction of the dinosaurs, questions about the FBI and some Civil War gold, rumors heard when some guy eavesdropped on pilots, and an ancient how-to papyrus that will inspire you t…
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The B4B crew feast their eyes on this modern slice of anthologized Bollywood craziness. These four strange tales offer glimpses into the worlds of organized crime and deep-fried wieners, the family perils of a flimsy electrical grid, the labyrinthine office politics of cake-cutting, and the mixed messages that eyes and hands can sometimes send. Als…
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Fig-lovers, join your favorite cultural archaeologists as they plumb the depths of a massive VHS collection in search of TRUTH. Cookie v Biscuit: a scandal of colloquialism is finally debated. Also: How wet do you like your eggs? There's clearly a lot to digest in this episode, but rest easy knowing that no matter what it is, you're getting the "Li…
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Money might make the world go round, but bangers bring the world together. At least our panel of incredibly qualified judges seems to think so. Go on a journey with them through some of Eurovision 2021's most intriguing tracks as they seek out the sure-fire winner that will finally bring the world together in perfect three-part harmony. Purple spor…
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The Snewzdesk reporters return to the present day to catch up on the bizarre happenings of 2021. Con artists ply their trade with the help of low-level street magic and counterfeit cash, dinosaurs brood like Marlon Brando, and you must be at least this anoxic to enter the Black Sea. Meanwhile, some alleged pirates are allegedly found in what is all…
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Your favorite deep-dive into the sales culture of 30 years ago returns with this scholarly examination of Golden Arches marketing slogans. You've got your good times, you've got your great tastes, you've got your rubber moon-headed mascot-alternates playing piano on a cloud for no one. Yes, throw on your Mayor McCheese sash and prepare yourself for…
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Giants and fasters unite to provide the Snewz gang with enough oddball, 19th-century behavior to last at least one episode. Welcome to Salem, Oregon, a town where no witches were murdered, in a state that tastes like a flavorful herb. Get all the latest gossip (up to 1889, anyway) about people who sleep for a long time, the folks who are really dig…
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It's pilot season at the Sauropod, and we've got a real firecracker for you. Journey through time and space to watch some old commercials that once manipulated humans into thinking that every girl needed a dolly that could only be enjoyed after a complex process chain was completed, and that every boy was a denim-wearing monster whose whims must be…
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Chelsea Doyle puts the "mar" back in "marriage" as she goes all-in on bespoke matchmaking. Should couples have accountability clauses? And just how many rungs of this administrative business partnership ladder are two people able to climb? Also, Mike goes to war against pilgrims and their gravy, while Justin questions humanity's attraction to froze…
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Great news, everyone: we've discovered a new Power Triangle and all of life's burning questions will soon be answered. Does Mike needs a dental advocate? Is Tom a Disney guy? Where did his understanding of the digestive tract come from? Has Chelsea seen a gallon of milk? What governs human behavior in a traffic circle? Set your spiral eye to stun, …
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Set your watch for "invisible time" because we have an appointment with Mr. India! It's a curious mash-up of film tropes that span the 1930s to the 1970s, some of which have, uh, aged better than others. But who IS Mr. India? Why is his house so coveted by career criminals? Why does his incredibly talented girlfriend not get top billing? And, most …
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The Snewz crew continues on their journey through the fourth dimension in search of answers and some of the snooziest snewz to ever be used. How much can you save when items are marked at Green Bay prices? How would you give someone a call when phones don't exist? Would you still save your 10-year-old from an untimely death if you had plenty of ext…
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A rediscovery of cedar shocks the world! Then, the show finally takes it to the basement. Put your play pants on because we're going to be crawling all over the rough-hewn randomness of the subterranean chamber. What was its purpose? Why is it so weird? Where were the various holes, pits, and gouges leading? Why does no one ever give a sturdy knock…
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Finn takes the team into the realm of the sedated in this special, drug-themed edition of Rock Block. Is Point Break the Blood Sugar Sex Magik of movies? How about that Tulsa sound? Should you take style advice from Eric Clapton considering his track record? Also, what sound is generated when you're livin' on the edge of Denton? Spin that wheel for…
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Let's take you back to an episode recorded almost a year ago, mere weeks before it was bumped from the release schedule by a little thing we like to call "a raging pandemic." Listen to how fresh and alive the Snewz crew sounds! 2020 was brimming with possibilities and had ample room for discussion about dinosaurs, sasquatches, and the ever-popular …
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The Snewz team finally embark upon their journey through the fourth dimension and find themselves in a mysterious land of buttes and bluffs, murder and intrigue, madness and constipation. That's right, there's a killer on the loose, a mine on fire, and oh so many picture shows in this jaunt back to the bad ol' days of 1920. Meet us in the Palm Room…
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Well, Carolyn of Naboo has now seen Episode IX, but what did she think? The space siblings attempt to go over this controversial motion picture about lasers with a critical eye, but it just turns into a lovefest. Turns out the internet is just kind of crazy and doesn't know how lucky it is. Who knew? Hey Disney, we'll take 18 more Rey movies over h…
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This Life Day, space siblings unite! JZ 6-5000's sister, Carolyn of Naboo, got Covid recently and had to be quarantined. She filled her days of isolation with a rewatch of the Skywalker Saga films and now she has THOUGHTS. What's up with Padme's choices? What will it take to get some making out to happen? Which are the bad ones and just why are the…
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Who/Casablancas/Grouplove/Wham!
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Get your halls decked and your eggs nogged as we roast these holiday chestnuts on an open fire of burning opinions. First, the lads seek hard evidence of pinball wizardry from a family making a large financial commitment. Then, the worth of a pair of fingerless gloves is debated, as is the merit behind hastily-recorded Christmas B-sides. You'll als…
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In some cultures, being the best bandit you can be is not about the capers pulled or the ponies ridden; it's about the friends we make along the way. And these guys are, like, super-friends, singing and riding motorcycles and shooting anyone who might stand in their path. That's right, it's time to indulge ourselves in the blood, sweat, tears, oils…
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It's that time again, everyone: Blocktober. Finn and Gelman have assembled the finest cuts from Kazaa Lite to get you groovin' and keep you movin'. Say, how did Beck get away with rapping? What's new with Brendan Fraser? Is "Brandy" really about Brandy? How does Mike respond to Heart riffs, and will Pacey ever get that darn boat up and running? All…
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The haunting season continues at the Snewz desk as our intrepid reporters belatedly tackle pumpkin-carving histories, a robotic restaurant's automation issues, more people going crazy at home and fueling the ghost-grift economy, delicious sandwich cookies, and sightings of a demon dog in one of our favorite Snewz-generating locales. All of this, pl…
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History's greatest monsters return for some straight talk about bikes, bikers, and how bikers' rights infringe upon everyone else's normal rights. Then, local businesses finally get the reality check they weren't even aware they needed because they were too busy offering surly customer service. Also, are coins a gateway to gold bars, and if so, isn…
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Well, Edward Van Halen passed away and we are reeling. Aaron and Justin show the internet how to mourn public figures with this meandering conversation about life, death, heroes, music, and bandanas. RIP Ed - we shall not look upon your like again. Good grief? No, Charlie Brown - great grief. Featuring Aaron Bales and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate yo…
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Season’s greetings, ghost lovers. It’s a very Octoberish episode as Justin and Shrishma try to justify their Disney+ accounts while the world burns. Also, what is the spookiest letter combination in the English language? Is meth to blame for most paranormal reporting? Are there rooms available at the Painted Lady Bed and Brew in Albuquerque, NM? (H…
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Well, it's a time of pandemic and what the hell. A line has been drawn between the savvy and the bozos, and Tom wants to know which side you're on. Can Chelsea touch an old lady? Can a neighbor touch Tom? Are monkey cages super-spreader spaces? Why are Western Union's operating hours so narrow and is this limiting their walk-in clientele? Get ready…
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A bit of a weird one this time out as we check in on Katherine's mixes as well as Shrishma's level of excitement for the new Mulan film. We also offer snap-reviews of being melvined by the new Bill & Ted, followed by an inspiring story of treasure newly found, leading us directly into a thorough series recap of a one-time primetime favorite. Also, …
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On this ice-cold edition of the Snewz, Florida once again proves that you can't disprove what you can't disprove. Also, how does one misplace an entire tomb for Cleopatra? Meanwhile, engineers are creating robotic zoo animals that are realistic both outside and in. Is this science or just a fun kink? All of this, plus up-to-the-second shipping snew…
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The word "preposterous" is thrown around a lot in this thrilling introduction to Salman Khan. He's an auteur whose belt buckle dancing is second to none (take that, Scorsese!), and he's here to show you his artistic vision as well as his chest. Get ready for the goofiest action-cop flick this side of the Ganges as Khan powers up hulk-style and does…
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How do you solve a problem like Aparna? That's right, Shrishma is weighing in on Netflix's Indian Matchmaking and also sharing some juicy details about her tumultuous yet curse-breaking first marriage. Meanwhile, a lot of time and resources are being spent on clearing Captain Kidd's good (bad?) name, good tyrant lizards are proven to come in small …
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Bhuvan's the name and cricket's his game - or IS it? The B4B gang has words about all 3 hours and 44 minutes of Bollywood tax-classic, Lagaan, and many of them are about Aamir Khan's arms. The rest are about media-driven unrealistic expectations of love, the ins and outs of a caste system, the cultural dissonance of man-pearls, and the sudden emerg…
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The very late news you once needed to know finally arrives at the Snewzdesk, and not a moment too soon. Our team of intrepid reporters parse a suspect UFO from down under, scold some exploitative thieves for not pushing the envelope of their craft, and deliver a message of universal peace by proclaiming ghost love to be the truest love. All this, p…
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Aaron "The Schemer" Bales makes his triumphant return to the Sauropod and kindly endures a rambling lecture about one of Van Halen's signature tunes. Show Rule #1 is temporarily broken in a big way, but fortunately Ed's face-melting riffs and solos are here to carry us on a thrilling journey through time and space. The US Festival. Farm Aid. Tokyo …
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Unexpected detours into the character nuances of Family Matters and Michael Bay's filmography really pad out this very snoozy Snewz. Thieves continue thieving, ships continue to be wrecked, Bill Gates apparently has an ill-defined yet malicious agenda, and the moon returns to energize us all and bail out the episode. Featuring Dettifoss Bergmann, S…
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JZ 6-5000 and his nephew, the villainous 13-year-old bounty hunter Chris-Zero, are throwing a party for Star Wars' 43rd b-day and the whole galaxy is invited. Why are the Hutts so successful at Hutting? Is Obi Wan secretly the absolute worst? Which galactic beast of burden would you choose to domesticate and why? Chris has Skywalker Saga thoughts t…
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Chaos is at the wheel as Dettifoss makes his triumphant, wine-soaked return to the airwaves. The gang gets caught up on his recent doings before diving deep into the morass of Eurovision 2020. It's cancelled this year, but apparently they're running some bullshit bootleg version online, so strap in. The beat goes on. And on and on and on... Featuri…
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Professors Tom and Justin leverage the energy of the ancients to demonstrate how the most clever of caliphs can find their way inside the Great Pyramid. The Giza custodial department is questioned, granite plugs are plugged, the word "chevron" is bandied about quite a bit, everyone's talking hinges, and Tom proposes that nothing good happens "down.…
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It's the spectacular red carpet debut of B4B! Shrishma guides the gang through the 1995 classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Get ready to build a cultural bridge as true love crosses the alps, defies a frightening dad-glare, and dances its way into your heart with a little help from some Bollywood magic and probably the editor. Plus, Shrishma's ver…
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In a testament to the persistence of the human spirit, the ongoing pandemic has not stopped crazy shit from unfolding in every hemisphere. Paintings will be stolen, ancient horniness will cross oceans of time, and tigers will be violated by gun-toting meth-heads. If you needed a reason to #stayhome, the sheer volume of outstanding Snewz on offer sh…
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History's greatest mystery is both decoded and then further encoded by your hosts in this thoroughly researched and wildly speculative dissertation on the Great Pyramid of Giza. How did this thing get built and why? Did the ancient Egyptians have shape issues? What about a limestone fetish? Get thee to the mystery school lecture hall and find out -…
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The Price Of Corpses On The Black Market
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What good is dying if you can't drag a spouse along for the ride while doing it? Will the dim avarice of detectorists be the undoing of the entire hobby? Are moon energies impacting bull populations? How can a shark jingle the change in its pockets if it can't wear trousers? All of these questions - and one about a grocery store - are addressed and…
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