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[–] theostermanweekend@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago

Great 'cast. Evans is a funny guy and does some good research. Cool guests a bonus.

[–] earlgrey0@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] nukeworker10@lemmy.world 5 points 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.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

One of my favourites. You can find many of their podcasts on their youtube channel ad free a little after its podcast release (at least, the video itself doesn't have ads, it's up to you to block YouTube's): https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheBastards

[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a great podcast. I've re-listened to the Joseph Mengele one 3 times.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Queuing that one up, thanks.

[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 11 points 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.

[–] deafboy@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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 4 points 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.

[–] Nyssa 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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.

[–] Jaytreeman@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

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 3 points 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.

[–] cmbabul@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Nyssa 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

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

[–] Skaryon@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I love the ones where he reads from Ben Shapiro books

[–] iamnotdave@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Who would have thought that vince would be the longest running series

[–] terribletortoise@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My recommendation for first listeners is John McAfee. Those episodes are so off the wall.

[–] Nyssa 1 points 1 year ago

Or the Tiger king one!

[–] LecternCistern@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

The recent episodes on G. Gordon Liddy are pretty good too.

[–] DarkGamer@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

This is one of my favorite podcasts, highly recommended.

[–] CoriolisSTORM88@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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?

[–] terribletortoise@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Podcast Addict is my preference.

Same. It has so many great customizable settings.

[–] Ameripol@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been using Pocket Casts for about 5 years now, and I love it. Although, I've been thinking about switching to AntennaPod, because it's Open Source

[–] CoriolisSTORM88@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'll look at Pocket Casts, and Antennapod. I like the idea of it being open source. Thanks!

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] CoriolisSTORM88@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'll look into it. Definitely dig the open source aspect mentioned below. Thanks!

[–] fosforus@sopuli.xyz -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] ProdigalFrog 5 points 1 year ago

That's a positive for me.