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In his first major public address, Pope Leo XIV—America’s first pontiff—pleads for urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza, calling the crisis an “existential burden” on children and the elderly. At the sa...
· 8 min 31 sec
Mike Birbiglia’s 'The Good Life' is out Monday. The episode also discusses a CNN appearance by Tim Dillon, his critique of traditional media, and observations on the 'Dude Bro Podcast' culture. Additi...
· 10 min 59 sec
Ava tunes into the acoustic landscape of daily life—from morning birds to evening quietude. Through conversations with an acoustic ecologist and practices of "deep listening," she explores how sound m...
· 7 min 59 sec
Day 13 blows the lid off Diddy’s empire as a former assistant reveals “freak off” secrets, Cassie’s mother testifies about blackmail and bruises, and a male escort known as “The Punisher” details wild...
· 7 min 49 sec
Pope Leo XIV might be the leader of the Catholic Church, but in Chicago, he's also a die-hard White Sox fan. In this episode of White Smoke, we cover the moving ceremony at Guaranteed Rate Field where...
· 8 min 12 sec
Topics include Ryan Reynolds' appearance on Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman's reflections on October 7th, critical reviews of John Mulaney's Netflix talk show, and accusations that Mulaney's show mimic...
· 12 min 46 sec
George Wendt, best known for his iconic role as Norm Peterson on NBC’s 'Cheers.' has passed away at age 76, leaving behind a legacy admired by many. The episode highlights his career, including his si...
· 4 min 43 sec
Day 12 explodes with bombshell testimony as Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard and model Kerry Morgan take the stand, exposing the terror and violence at the heart of Diddy’s empire. Richard claims she saw Di...
· 8 min 56 sec
Libraries Ava celebrates the democratic spirit and quiet magic of public libraries. Through conversations with a veteran librarian and observations of diverse patrons using library services, she explo...
· 7 min 19 sec
Sarah Silverman's extensive recent media appearances are recapped, including interviews with Conan O'Brien and Marc Maron. Sarah discussed topics ranging from her sleep cycle to her relationship with...
· 12 min 34 sec
Pope Leo XIV welcomes U.S. Vice President JD Vance for their first in-person meeting since the papal election, following Leo’s call for Catholic mediation in global conflicts. The two discuss Ukraine,...
· 8 min 58 sec
Pope Leo the Fourteenth, the first American pontiff, officially began his papacy with a historic Mass at Saint Peter’s Square attended by over 200,000 faithful. In this episode, we recount the powerfu...
· 11 min 10 sec
In an episode recorded last Thursday, host Johnny Mac covers various topics from the world of comedy and celebrity news. The episode includes updates on Theo Von's recent altercation, Joe Rogan's cont...
· 14 min 9 sec
Week three of the Diddy trial erupts as Cassie Ventura’s harrowing testimony rocks the courtroom and former Danity Kane star Dawn Richard takes the stand with shocking new abuse allegations. From expl...
· 10 min 42 sec
Ava explores the transitional spaces we cross dozens of times daily without noticing—doorways and other boundary-crossing places. Through conversations with an architect and observations of cultural t...
· 7 min 26 sec
On the day of the military parade and "The Insurgent" episode six premiere, Bennett discovers non-military personnel operating Pantheon-branded vehicles that break formation to secure key government p...
· 20 min 16 sec
Following his installation Mass, Pope Leo the Fourteenth hits the ground running. Explore the new pontiff’s early schedule and bold agenda—from his evolving stance on LGBTQ+ issues to his surprising p...
· 9 min 12 sec
John Mulaney's commitment to reviewing Rock Hall of Fame inductees and snubs annually, despite past hurdles like Covid and personal issues. Mulaney also shared his humorous thoughts on 'Let's Twist Ag...
· 8 min 21 sec
Johnny Mac discusses the season finale of Saturday Night Live's 50th season and speculates about potential cast departures, including rumors surrounding Michael Che, Colin Jost, Heidi Gardner, and Bow...
· 11 min 56 sec
On the eve of his inauguration, we hear from Pope Leo’s brother, who just wants to mow the lawn and drink a beer. Plus, three close friends from Illinois share heartfelt memories and reveal what it’s...
· 9 min 50 sec