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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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Nerds Who Lift Podcast

Nerds Who Lift Podcast

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A podcast for the nerdy, geeky, and socially awkward who wish to be strong. Not all were born the jock type or natural athletes, but we all deserve to find the healthiest and strongest versions of ourselves. An origin story is one of the most defining aspects of any hero's transformation. Weeding through all the bro-science, fad diets, and contradictory information so you can find the best fitness practice for you. This podcast is your road map to starting your own origin story. Cue music an ...
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City of Town: An Improvised DND Adventure!

City of Town: An Improvised DND Adventure!

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Welcome Travelers, to the Adventure of a lifetime. City of Town is truly unlike any other DND podcast out there. Each episode features a new and entirely improvised DND adventure. No prep work, no character sheets, just infinite amounts of dragon slaying and DND fun! Whether you want to hear about Sea Elves fighting an enchanting bard or an Aarakocra war leader in the throws of battle, each episode brings an entirely new and original story. Making it an exciting and easy journey to pick up a ...
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Kelly O’Neil believes now is the time for women entrepreneurs to change the status quo, disrupt archaic markets and business models and re-write the rules in our industries… on our terms. It’s time for those of us who are natural born leaders to elevate beyond “experts” and step up as thought leaders in our industries and we aren’t going to succeed using the marketing strategies the bro marketers profess as the holy grail of conversions.It’s time to change the conversation. It’s time to get ...
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Hi everyone! I'll be sharing my thoughts about all things Dungeons and Dragons related. I'm an old school OSR D&D gamer who finds himself running three different face-to-face D&D 5e games. Go figure. :) joetheattorney@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe892/support
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If you want your marriage to feel more connected, more passionate, and more supportive, you have to start somewhere. Ashleigh Renard says, we might as well start in the bedroom. Whether you crave more passion in your physical intimacy, or you crave the energy to actually care about your sex life, millions of couples agree that Ashleigh hits just the right note. Straightforward, witty, and radically compassionate, Ashleigh Renard has been called “the Carrie Bradshaw for married people” (Carol ...
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Kino Casino

Ashton Parks & Andy Warski

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The Feltastic Kino Casino is a weekly podcast discussing the latest internet drama from the biggest degenerates in "this sector of the internet". Hosted by Internet Archivists Ashton "PPP" Parks and Andrew "Race" Warski, KC is one of the fastest-growing multimedia series' on the web, bringing some of the biggest names in dissident interneting together with laughter and investigative journalism. Tune in every Tuesday (or Wednesday) for The Rake Back and every Friday for the main event live on ...
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Count Insidious, a wealthy local villain, awakens in a SAW-style trap and must begin playing a game of life and death, guided only by a raspy voice. As he progresses deeper into the game he must make morality choices and face his inner demons. Will he emerge from the game a better person? Or will he die? Every City of Town adventure is made up on t…
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When Elon Musk boasted to Shervin Pishevar about inventing a revolutionary form of transportation, Pishevar took him at his word — turns out with Elon, that's a huge mistake. Musk promised travel at the speed of sound, unprecedented city connections, and a complete societal transformation, but conveniently left out the potential for catastrophic fa…
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The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned b…
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In the 80s and 90s, the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program sent police officers into schools to teach kids to stay off drugs. D.A.R.E.'s cringey curriculum was taught in schools all over the U.S., spawning lame PSAs, a whole bunch of weird merchandise, and maybe some light childhood trauma. There was just one problem… D.A.R.E. didn’…
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For years, “lean finely textured beef” was added to meat products that could be found in supermarkets, fast food restaurants, and school cafeterias across America. Most consumers had no idea that this gooey, salmon-colored substance was in their food. Finely textured beef was a million dollar business, but it wound up setting off an all out PR-war …
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Cockney plays by his own rules and he works alone. But, this rogue, may have to count on those around him if he's going to bring the mob boss Terry the Tiefling to justice. Every City of Town adventure is made up on the spot. No character sheets, no prep work, just infinite amounts of dragon slaying and infinite amounts of DND. To never miss an adv…
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In 2013, a British TV producer named Danny Fenton brought 12 American women to England to take part in a new reality dating show. The yanks were led to believe that they had a chance to marry one of the most eligible bachelors in the world: Prince Harry of the British royal family. There was just one problem: the guy they were competing for was act…
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Prince, a 40 year old forensic accountant, is suddenly informed that he must return to high school as an adult because he accidentally skipped a class. Forced to relive his high school experience, Prince must navigate old enemies, former loves, and figure out who sabotaged him to get him back to school. Every City of Town adventure is made up on th…
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At the turn of the millenium, Blockbuster Video, with its ubiquitous blue-and-yellow stores, was the reigning champion of movie rentals. But early on, when presented with the chance to buy a little company called Netflix... Blockbuster made the wrong choice. Despite attempts to launch online rental services, the quaint allure of browsing store aisl…
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Esmereld has always been looking for purpose in his life in all the wrong places. When he ends up on the wrong side of a doomsday cult's stoning ritual, he's brought face to face with the lord of darkness, Doctor Axis. Now, he must choose whether to help this demon cross over to the Material Plane or strike out on his own path. Every City of Town a…
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At 2:30AM on Thanksgiving night 2009, Tiger Woods, one of the most famous athletes in the world, drove his car into a tree outside his neighbor’s house. This bizarre accident set off a chain of events that exposed Tiger’s secret affairs to the world and wound up wrecking more than his Escalade: It wrecked his marriage, and almost totaled his career…
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City of Town: An Improvised D&D AdventureEpisode 8: "He had to relapse into being a bro" Show Hosts: Casey and Michael Introduction: [00:00:00] Michael: The episode opens with an action-packed mission briefing as the character Cobalt Blue is tasked with taking down a powerful mob boss in a building full of enemies. Casey introduces the show, remind…
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Celebration, Florida was conceived by the Disney Corporation as a magical utopian community, something straight out of a fairy tale—meticulously planned, picturesque neighborhoods replete with ice cream parlors, bike paths, and state-of-the-art facilities. But the promise of living in a theme park soon became nauseating thanks to a greedy real esta…
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Old Man Fernibus was once a great wizard who went on epic adventure after epic adventure. His daring feats of cunning spellcraft were known throughout the land. But those days are long past him and now he finds himself alone in an empty house. Little does he know, that today, he's going to have to become the wizard he once was, fore his greatest ad…
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It was the nip slip seen round the world. Whether by accident or on purpose, the nation caught a brief glimpse of Janet Jackson’s breast on live television during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show while she was performing with Justin Timberlake. Quickly dubbed "Nipplegate," the incident ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate over broadcast d…
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Mikkel is a terrifying goblin barbarian feared across the planes for his uncontrollable murderous rages. While being hunted by hundreds of warriors, Mikkel goes on a rampage, brutally defeating foes, only to discover that the real challenge comes from his estranged brother, Rober, who has transformed into a grotesque monster. As Mikkel fights his w…
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Sam Bankman-Fried was the king of crypto, living large in a penthouse in the Bahamas. But his billion dollar empire was built on a foundation of fraud, and when his dubious deals were exposed, this crypto bro went from blockchain to a cell block. Fabrizio Copano (4th From the South) and Zoltan Kaszas (This Week in Zoltan, Honorary Jones) join Misha…
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Billionaire Stockton Rush III dreamt of exploring the Titanic. Only problem? It's really freaking hard to get to. So he pieced together the world's shoddiest submersible built from Playstation parts and promised rich tourists a view of the Titanic for the price of $250,000. Less than two hours into the dive, Rush's dream quite literally imploded...…
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Cob has spent his life being the greatest Duelist in the world. Through trickery and misdeception, he's never found an obstacle he couldn't overcome. But the times are changing, and when Cob finds himself within a small town. He'll have to decide whether he can become the man the world needs him to be, or if he'll finally end up on the wrong side o…
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King Geordi, known as the Peacemaker, is confronted with the looming threat of war against the Illithid, a powerful and malevolent force. The King gathers his six closest advisors only to discover that one of them is a traitor, manipulated by the Illithid. As tensions rise, King Geordi takes drastic actions, leading to a shocking and explosive conf…
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Game Of Thrones entered its final season as the undisputed king of TV. Every Sunday, millions would take a seat in the church of HBO in hopes of witnessing another Battle of the Bastards. Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss needed to deliver a finale so grand it would make King’s Landing look like the Iron Islands. But when they were met with gru…
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A Paladin fighting for his god, Garzor, hides while his army is slaughtered. The Paladin surrenders to the enemy forces without a fight and suddenly feels a cold emptiness as Garzor abandons his cowardly soul. But just as he’s about to be captured he’s teleported away! He reappears and meets a scared, teeny tiny tiefling… His new god. Fearsome, the…
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Gigli would go down in history as not only one of the biggest box office bombs… but also the reason Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up the first time. In 2001, Oscar nominated filmmaker Martin Brest penned the gritty tale of a lowlife mobster unable to escape his mundane existence, but by 2003 Gigli had been reverse engineered into a corny, sl…
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The Orc Prince Jethreal has been poisoned and is on the brink of death. With his death, war will surely follow. The fate of the realm has fallen onto the enraged hands of Dr. Balrag. He may be the best doctor there is, but his poor bedside manners and unique operating procedures may prove deadly. Will Dr. Balrag rise to the challenge or will his re…
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How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Emperor Nero’s answer would have been “not that much.” At just 16 years old, Nero starts his reign off with a bang, throwing lavish festivals for the plebs and giving himself headlining gigs as an aspiring singer-songwriter. But thanks to a power-hungry mom, some heated rivalries, and a whole lot of sex…
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Figure skating rivals Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan were set to face off at the 1994 Olympics... but Tonya decided to try and eliminate the competition a little early. When a botched attempt to “kneecap” Kerrigan before the Olympics led back to Tonya and her inner circle of inept criminals, Harding was thrust into a media frenzy that spiraled in…
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Lawrence, a Tiefling Wizard, has spent the last year tracking down any type of magical artifact that could bring his parents back to life. Now, he's tracked down exactly what he's looking for at the haunted Daundreer Estate. Will he be able to conquer swamp creatures and whatever other deformities are lurking in the dark to bring back his parents a…
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Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most …
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Baxley, a swashbuckling wizard pirate captain (He contains multitudes) is forced into taking on a new crewmate when plundering goes wrong. Will this new member of the crew drive a wedge between Baxley and his first mate Gundrick, or will this new trio become the best band of pirates the world has ever seen? If you prefer to watch the adventure, che…
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You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all book about the actual murders O.J. stood trial for. Thousands of copies wer…
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In 1972, five clumsy burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. They were armed with tear gas pens, wads of cash, and enough surveillance equipment to make the NSA blush - and they were immediately caught. What could’ve been written off as the dumbest burglary in history swiftly unraveled through leak…
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Before it became the butt of countless jokes and the preferred transportation for mall cops, the Segway had grand ambitions. Its inventor, Dean Kamen, believed his self-balancing, two-wheeled electric scooter would change the way we get around, and ultimately eliminate the need for cars all together. But when the rubber met the road and consumers m…
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In the early 90’s, an earth shattering event occurred that would change the face of American culture forever: Coca-Cola changed their recipe. New Coke was supposed to be sweeter to combat the rising popularity of Pepsi, but the customer reaction was decidedly sour. Lawsuits and public outrage contributed to the PR Nightmare - somehow hiring Bill Co…
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When JCPenney, the 100-year-old department store, decided to rebrand in 2011, they sought the best in the biz to give them a makeover. Enter Ron Johnson, the affable retail genius behind the Apple Store. Hailed as a techy visionary, Johnson was supposed to reinvent the brand. Instead, he alienated customers with high prices and a baffling shopping …
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After 30 years of development, Procter & Gamble rolled out a new, calorie-free oil substitute with the luxurious name, Olestra. This “miracle food” was supposed to revolutionize junk food and allow snackers to eat all the chips and crackers they could cram down their gullets without gaining any weight. Unfortunately for Procter & Gamble, Olestra di…
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US Congressman George Santos was an inspiring embodiment of the American dream. A son of immigrants who worked his way through the finest universities, rose through the ranks of Wall Street and started his own successful business before winning an election. Only catch? Almost none of it was true. Santos lied, schemed and embezzled his way into Cong…
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Can the office also be a party? Would you really want it to be? For WeWork’s CEO and founder Adam Neumann, the answer was an unequivocal, hell yes! Neumann propelled his co-working space empire to incredible heights and a valuation over $45B, all while throwing nonstop ragers, hot boxing his private jet, and arm wrestling with Jared Kushner. But wh…
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When eccentric toy maker Ty Warner created a new line of floppy stuffed animals with cute names and charming poems, he unleashed pure havoc and chaos into the world. At the height of Beanie Mania, people spent their life savings and even assaulted others to collect the rare creatures like Patti the Platypus and Ziggy the Zebra before they “retired”…
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Abby Lee Miller was the force behind the hit reality show "Dance Moms" where she hurled insults - and occasionally chairs - to motivate future stars like JoJo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler. But while Abby was rising to the top of her own pyramid, she was also choreographing a little thing called financial fraud. Find out what happens when you text your a…
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Stacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater subscriptions for movie fans. The only problem? It couldn't make any money. Find out what happens when Stacy sells out to an eccentric investor, why a dog had to issue an apology to customers, and…
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Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for TWO YEARS. In 1991, eight semi-qualified volunteers entered Biosphere 2, and promised that they would live inside the giant science experiment without any help from the outside. However, thanks to chopped off fin…
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In the sugar-fueled '90s, Pepsi had one goal: win the Cola Wars. But when it launched “Pepsi Stuff", an ambitious promotion that encouraged people to buy Pepsi and redeem points for prizes, they overlooked their own fine print. When they promised a military-grade plane for less than it was worth "as a joke," Pepsi never imagined somebody might try …
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One night in 2022, Billionaire Elon Musk decided to impulse-buy Twitter and reduce it to ashes in just two weeks. After losing billions and destroying a public forum, Musk's attempt to 'own the libs' backfired spectacularly. Or did it? Mass layoffs, walking around with a kitchen sink, and verification nightmares teach us to never underestimate the …
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In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, a new, glossy coworking enclave for women emerged to meet the moment. The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. Instead, it became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination, with employees mainly using…
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After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on Fox, The Magic Hour. It seemed like a slam dunk! Johnson had the fame, charisma, and charm to top the ratings, but things went quickly sideways. When radio shock jock Howard Stern took aim at Johnson, relentlessly making fun of his lackluster…
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Wellness influencer and self-titled “Liver King” Bryan Johnson reigned supreme with 5 million TikTok followers. His followers, known as "primals", believed in his ancestral lifestyle of eating raw meat and biting heads off of fish. His supplement empire grew into a $100-million-a-year business. But the Liver Kingdom was shaken to its rock hard core…
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Board the glass elevator down to Willy’s Chocolate Experience! This viral flop-in-progress has absolutely not infringed on the Willy Wonka IP. Why would you say that?! Advertised as a “pasadise of sweet treats”, in Glasgow, families traveled far and wide to experience a candy-filled, immersive wonderland. The misspelled marketing campaign promised …
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For the 83rd Academy Awards, producers wanted hosts that were "young and hip." But when they nominated Anne Hathaway and James Franco to run the show, they ended up with "nervous and bored". What followed was one of the most catastrophically awkward nights in Oscars history. Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber from Who? Weekly join Misha for a peak behind…
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