• earlgrey0@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I love the sheer glee in his voice when he gets to talk about libertarians. I highly recommend his podcasts on Crypto, the Libertarian Sea Nations, and the Titan Sub. He also really understands deep internet lore and does a really good job explaining it in a way for people not as familiar with the topics. Case and point, I found the episode with the founder of 8-chan to be extremely informative and a great nuanced discussion on the value of free speech and the limits. Anything with Billy Wade Davies is a treat too.

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      1 year ago

      I highly recommend the Behind the Police episodes about the history of policing in America. Also the Battle of Blair Mountain, which might be part of that series.

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        1 year ago

        Just a word of warning: if a co-worker, roommate, or family member asks why you are giggling to yourself, replying “Oh I’m just listening to a podcast about Joseph Mengele” lacks KEY CONTEXT about the podcast.

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    1 year ago

    I like their style. They show it’s possible to talk about horrible things lightheartedly, without making the audience feel the hopelessnes in the face of human madnes and cruelty.

    I also recomend the Last Podcast on The Left

    • at_an_angle@lemmy.one
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      1 year ago

      I love what they are doing but had to stop listening to them because of hopelessness creeping in.

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    1 year ago

    I think he overdoes the side bits, but I can ffw when that happens. I’ve learned a hell of a lot from this show. But sometimes, god, shut up and get back to the main content.

    • melisdrawing@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I enjoy Robert but have to agree a bit. I get so into the subjects but the digressions make me lose interest sometimes.

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      It’s definitely more personality-driven, so if you’re not into Robert or his humor style, it can impact your enjoyment. Like for me, his bits almost always land so I really like when he gets sidetracked.

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        I’ve been a long time listener, but increasingly dislike Robert. He has some great guests on. I’ve found some other podcasts thanks to him.

      • some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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        1 year ago

        I mostly don’t mind, but sometimes. Similar complaint about the guys at Last Podcast on the Left. Sometimes, just stop and get back on the road. But it’s mostly fine.

  • CoriolisSTORM88@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’ve been listening for a while. I’m listening chronologically, so I think I’m around April 2019 or so right now. With the demise of Google podcasts, is there a better choice for Android apps?

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    1 year ago

    Love BtB and Cool Zone Media in general, especially that they post their references on their website.

  • Nyssa@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    My favorite series of theirs: Vince McMahon (May 15, 2023), the Moonies (Mar 8, 2022), and Bobby Fisher (Feb 14, 2023).

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    1 year ago

    Their leftism is sometimes pretty damned blatant. But I can let those parts go, since the overall vibe is awesome.