Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, radio host, author, and activist. His new book “Mentors” is available now, and his podcast called “Under The Skin” is available on Luminary.

The most interesting figure in the Mueller report may be the man who was hired to protect President Trump, but turned out to be the most damaging witness against him. We look at the role of Donald F. McGahn II, the former White House counsel. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, who has been covering the...

People figuring out how to move through a world in which something important has disappeared.

Two years and 448 pages later, a redacted version of the Mueller report has been made public. Here’s what we’ve learned. Guests: Michael S. Schmidt and Mark Mazzetti, who have been covering the special counsel investigation for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit...

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the best NBA player matchups in the playoffs so far, the Thunder’s loss to the Trailblazers, Russell Westbrook's impact on Oklahoma City, 76ers-Nets, changing up the postgame locker room press model, round two playoff hopes,...

On Monday's episode of Spittin' Chiclets the guys are joined by former NHL goaltender Byron Dafoe. Byron joins to talk about his time in Boston, playing with Gretzky in LA, playing in Russia and more. The boys also break down the remaining playoff series one by one and discuss who they think will...

This week’s hometowns include a therapist stalker and a murderous DJ. 

Norah Jones is a Grammy award-winning American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss the trajectory of her career, her commitment to music and dealing with public criticism. Norah admits she is attracted to musicians and Dax, in response, declares his...

On Thursday's episode of Spittin' Chiclets the guys are joined by Ryan Lannon to talk about what it is like playing in Europe, to discuss growing up with Whitney and playing with Biz and Wilkes-Barre. The guys also give a playoff update and break down all the series so far including the shocking...

Adam Conover is a stand up comedian, writer, and television host. He is the creator and host of the show "Adam Ruins Everything" on truTV.

He's a lover, fighter, hockey player and now a member of the media. Paul Bissonnette joins Jeff and Elliotte in-studio to discuss his transition into media, memories from his playing career, toughest/funniest players around the league and finding the Fountain of Youth at Wayne Gretzky's house. [...

For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Across Canada, there's never been a Green Party government federally or provincially. But on Tuesday, that could all change when people on Prince Edward Island cast their ballots. If the polls are right, the P.E.I. Green Party is out in front, beating out the ruling Liberals and the Progressive...

Church leaders in Sri Lanka demand retribution after attacks on Easter Sunday left hundreds dead. Were there warning signs of the danger? President Trump's personal lawyer gives yet another take on the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016, claiming that there's nothing wrong with taking...

The girls are discussing some hard truths- men only care about the face, people who only mention eye color are ugly,  and their sexual history together. They also talk public sex…high school forced the girls to hook up in some WEIRD places, (church, tractor, Dick Sporting Goods Tent, etc.)...

Four states have passed laws this year that effectively ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, and others, including Missouri, are expected to follow suit. Some Missourians are crossing the state line to Illinois, where abortion access is protected. We spent a day at a clinic in Illinois with...

Just what is it that compels dogs to lick humans? Do they want to eat us? Or is there some other... less sinister... reason? Emma is going to find out, so strap in and get excited for the journey!

Comedian Tig Notaro feels glad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tig and Conan sit down this week to discuss the hilarity of crashing and burning onstage, vacationing with rock stars, wearing a nightcap, playing Vegas, and drawing Civil War portraits. Later, executive producer Adam Sachs...

Karen and Georgia cover the Power Rangers Murder(s) and the murder of Denise Huber.

The way people talk about being fat is shifting. With one-third of Americans classified as overweight, and another third as obese, and almost none of us losing weight and keeping it off, maybe it’s time to rethink the way we see being fat. A show inspired by Lindy West’s book Shrill.

[Part 5 of 5] Accused serial killer, 51-year-old Ivan Milat sat motionless before the court dressed in a navy suit, white shirt and grey checkered tie... Episode narrated by the [Anonymous Host](https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by the [Anonymous...

In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall… New York Times bestselling author, Pastor and podcaster Rob Bell raises profound questions about being alive. Rob explains how our attitude can actually turn back the hands of time and reveal to us what he calls: “The joys of growing younger.” Rob also...

NBA Playoffs, Jared Dudley tried to fight the Sixers, the Magic are dead, and Embiid is a monster (2:28 - 14:30). The Caps look poised to go to the second round (14:30 - 17:33). NFL Draft Week - Are the Cardinals Smoke Screening us and Jon Gruden doesn't trust anyone in the Radiers scouting...

Kevin Hart is a comedian, actor and producer. His new stand up special is now streaming on Netflix.

Bill rambles about militant vegans, God Bless America, and adult circumcisions.  

The guys rehash their Coachella weekend, David's car guy helps him get down the price on his new Ferrari and Natalie might be slowly poisoning David.  Plus, Jason is sad his kids are gone for five days and David tries his best to give him advice. And David meets one of the world's most famous...

More than two hundred die and hundreds more are injured in eight blasts which targeted busy luxury hotels and Easter services at churches. Also: a comic actor has won Ukraine's presidential election run-off, and there’s mistrust in Sudan over who will rule the country after months of unrest.

With the first round of the NBA playoffs in full effect, Joe House calls in to check on where the current Eastern and Western Conference matchups stand (02:51), including 76ers - Nets (18:03) and Clippers - Warriors (28:59). Then Tyler Tynes discusses his recent piece on the touchy relationship...

On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells the story of Kelly Cook, a young girl who was abducted from Standard, Alta., 38 years ago. Kelly had taken a job babysitting someone new — and then, she was gone. Her body was found June 28, 1981 in an irrigation canal south of...

And if so, can government regulation crack down on hate speech and election interference on social media without crushing free speech? Jesse asks Natasha Tusikov, a criminology professor who researches where technology and regulation meet. 

In 2013 a 17-year-old boy's body was found rolled up in a high school gym mat. Local law enforcement was quick to rule it an accident and move on but the family is sure this is a case of murder being covered up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1903 the US Supreme Court refused to say that Isabel González was a citizen of the United States. Then again, they said, she wasn’t a exactly an immigrant either. And they said that the US territory of Puerto Rico, Isabel’s home, was “foreign to the United States in a domestic sense.” Since...

The Instant Talk podcast is our aftershow, with our own quick thoughts about the episode followed by an interactive chat discussion with our fans, live on YouTube.  The first half is released as the Instant Take podcast.  The audio from the interactive section is released as a premium podcast...

Joe is joined by UFC welterweight fighter Jorge Masvidal.

In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, research professor, social scientist, New York Times best-selling author and TED Talk sensation Dr. Brené Brown discusses the fundamentals of trust. Brené explains how she was moved to focus on the topic after watching her daughter struggle with a...

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sits down with Jon Favreau to talk about Medicare for All, building a green economy, immigration, and more. (Previously released on January 22, 2019)

On the conclusion to our series on the Devils of Loudun, we get into the witch trial of Urbain Grandier and the horrific torture that he endured in the lead up to his execution.

Welcome to the first episode of Stupid Genius, the podcast where Emma Chamberlain is stupid, and she's also a genius! Today, she'll try to answer the intriguing question, "Why do onions make us cry?" You'll also find out exactly why raw onions are dead to her, and how crazy she is when it comes...

At age 22, Whitney Wolfe helped launch Tinder, one of the world's most popular dating apps. But a few years later, she left Tinder and filed a lawsuit against the company alleging sexual harassment. The ensuing attention from the media – and cyberbullying from strangers – prompted her to launch...

Tom Papa is a comedian, actor, writer and television/radio host. His podcast “Come To Papa” is available through All Things Comedy on iTunes.

Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist and co-founder of Compete to Create. In this episode of Experts on Expert, Michael sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss working on the RedBull Stratos project, the nuisance of overcoming mental obstacles and his work with Microsoft...

The Indicator from Planet Money explores trade wars, peanuts, hurricanes, and happiness.

Billy Jensen and Paul Holes discuss the case that brought them together--the Golden State Killer. After diving into the investigation, they ask you to help bring possible other cases into the light.

Serious psychological issues can develop, fester, and become toxic in the cover of darkness when not addressed and treated properly. None of us are immune to the dangers or pitfalls of mental illness or where dark thoughts could lead us. On March 10th, 2017, Anjum Coffland learned this lesson the...

Research professor Brené Brown brings her expertise on empathy, vulnerability, courage and shame to a place that is home to all four of those things: Marc’s garage.

Joe is joined by Brendan Schaub to discuss the fights from UFC 236.

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Daryl Morey to discuss the Rockets' impressive start to the NBA playoffs, James Harden's progression, the 3-point revolution, and more (2:48). Then, Bill runs through the Patriots' 2019 schedule, some NFL over/unders, and things to watch out for this...

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report is finally public, and it’s not great! Politico’s Natasha Bertrand joins to talk about all the explosive revelations, the fallout, and what comes next. Then we discuss Bernie Sanders’s decision to hold a Fox News town hall, and hear from comedian Chelsea...

Winter is finally here! Welcome Lords and Ladies to our Season 8 Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reaction/review.  "In the name of the Warrior, I charge you to be brave," Jaime said, placing his sword upon her shoulder. "In the name of the Father, I charge you to be just. In the name...

On this episode, Danny gets his long awaited raise...he also has a list of demands for some reason?