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We know you like to fill your favorite pod-players before you go, so we asked our hosts to share their favorite episodes to help you stock up. So be entertained, delighted or find something (anything) to talk with your in-laws about. Happy Thanksgiving, and here’s to your new favorite show!
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So many podcasts, so little time - what to listen to? On PodSoup, Michelle and Tracey fuel their podcast obsession by producing a podcast...about podcasts. Favourites shared, suggestions welcomed.
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It’s the most shocking unknown tale of our era: a defense contractor who bribed Navy officers with cash, prostitutes and luxury items in return for multi-million-dollar deals. Now, under arrest and battling cancer, Leonard Francis, AKA Fat Leonard, is angry, and he’s talking for the first time. His explosive story will change the way you look at the U.S. Navy forever. With exclusive access to Leonard Francis himself, Fat Leonard reveals the true story of the misogynistic men at the heart of ...
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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…
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After fleeing house arrest, Leonard Francis made it across the border into Mexico and on to South America. But it didn’t take long for the law to catch up with him. In this bonus episode, Project Brazen co-founder Tom Wright speaks to Kristina Davis of the San Diego Union-Tribune and Carlos Camacho in Caracas, two journalists close to Leonard’s cas…
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Fat Leonard Francis has fled house arrest and gone on the run, triggering a major manhunt in the US. In this bonus episode, Project Brazen co-founder Tom Wright discusses how the notorious fraudster may have made his daring escape, where he may have fled to, and why he decided to vanish now – just three weeks before he was due to be sentenced by a …
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A jury in San Diego returned verdicts in the trials against several Navy officers implicated by Fat Leonard. Project Brazen founders Bradley Hope and Tom Wright discuss the latest developments in the case and news about a TV series based on the Fat Leonard podcast. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Braze…
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A lot has happened since we wrapped up the first season of the "Fat Leonard" podcast, and host Tom Wright is back with all the updates - the good, the bad and the unexpected. Includes new interviews with whistleblower Marcy Misiewicz, David Loy (Legal Director of the First Amendment Coalition) and Don Christensen (President, Protect Our Defenders).…
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With Leonard in jail, the Navy investigates hundreds of officers. But they spare top admirals. Tom’s relationship with Leonard reaches breaking point. A major trial of U.S. Navy officers is set to start in February. Watch out for bonus episodes. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts…
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Beaten and angry, Marcy Misiewicz makes a decision that will bring down Leonard, and her husband along with him. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast apps by visiting www.brazen.fm/plus. Subscribing will not only unlock Fat Leonard, but it’ll also give you earl…
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A cocksure Navy officer called David Schaus takes on Leonard. He’s joined by a principled Navy supply official called Teresa Kelly. Finally, they force Navy admirals, who for years have given him cover, to take Leonard’s fraud seriously. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on …
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Leonard’s cruel treatment of his Filipina girlfriend, Morena De Jesus, and their children together, exposes his dark side. A fraught relationship with his own father could hold the key to understanding Leonard. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast apps by visit…
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Michael Misiewicz was a rising star in the Navy before Leonard corrupts him with prostitutes, cash and free travel. We see the descent of one officer into graft and violence through the voice of his wife, Marcy Misiewicz. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast ap…
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How Leonard buys his own warship, the Braveheart, complete with a mercenary army, and deploys it to help fight Al Qaeda. He secretly records orgies with Navy officers, causing one of the U.S.’s worst ever national security breaches. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other…
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We look back at the Tailhook sexual assault scandal of 1991 through the voice of Navy whistleblower Paula Coughlin. The Navy’s problem with misogyny is deep seated and it set the stage for Leonard’s rise. To listen to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast apps by visiting ww…
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Out of jail, aged 21, Leonard begins his career as a defense contractor, just as the U.S. embarks on its Forever Wars. Through skill, bribes and luck, we chart the Wolf of Wall Street-like rise of Leonard, on the back of a product called the Ring of Steel. To keep listening to this episode and the rest of the Fat Leonard series, subscribe to Brazen…
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Leonard Francis became the most powerful military contractor in the Pacific, running a mafia organization at the heart of the U.S. Navy. He’s over 300 pounds, and charming. We meet him in jail, and explore why he’s talking exclusively to our host, author and journalist Tom Wright. We explore Leonard’s troubled childhood. It turns out this isn’t his…
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Leonard Francis, AKA Fat Leonard, is angry, and he’s talking for the first time. His explosive story will change the way you look at the U.S. Navy forever. To access all episodes of the Fat Leonard podcast, subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast apps by visiting www.brazen.fm/plus. Subscribing will not only unlock Fat Leonard…
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Podcasts reviewed in this episode: WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH? - He was born Hamish Watson, a surfie dude from Sydney, but he could morph into whatever you needed him to be. For decades he's duped victims in the US, Canada, Britain, Hong Kong and Australia. How did he do it? How did he evade authorities for so long and what's he done with all those ten…
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Podcasts reviewed in this episode:SQUIZ TODAY - in a matter of minutes Clare Kimball and Kate Watson will get you across the news headlines of the day, published each weekday at 6.00am this podcast fits perfectly into your morning routine.THE SIGNAL – this daily podcast from the ABC is hosted by Stephen Smiley and Ange Lavoipierre and offers a smar…
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Podcasts reviewed in this episode:DR DEATH - a story about a charming surgeon, 33 patients and a spineless system. SILENT WAVES - a true story led by 25 year old Raquel O’Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret.UNCOVER: ESCAPING NXIVM - an investigative podcast series abou…
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Mike Boudet of Sword & Scale chats with Tracy Pattin of Young Charlie about their favorite episodes on each other podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/thanksgiving Young Charlie Binge: How I Built This Story Worthy Dirty John S-Town Sword & Scale Sword & Scale Binge: Mysterious Universe Radiolab The Vanished Dirty John The Joe Rogan Exp…
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Christine Blackburn from Story Worthy chats with Tracy Pattin of Hollywood & Crime about their favorite episodes on each other podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Hollywood & Crime Binge: How I Built This Story Worthy Dirty John S-Town Sword & Scale Story Worthy Binge: Dirty John Industry Standard with Barry Katz Dumb Peop…
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Mike Caruthers of Something You Should Know chats with Mark Ramsey of Inside the Exorcist about their favorite episodes on each other podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Something You Should Know Binge: Dirty John Inside the Exorcist Up & Vanished Sword & Scale Hardcore History Inside The Exorcist Binge: Morning Joe - Most…
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Liz Dolan from Safe For Work chats with Jefferson Graham of Talking Tech about their favorite episodes on each other podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Talking Tech Binge Talking Buster - Ep. 7 with Teller Origins with James Andrew Miller - Ep 1 Recode Media with Peter Kafka - Jimmy Kimmel The Daily - All Eps Dirty John -…
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Francey Hakes from Best Case Worst Cast chats with Rick Jones from True Crime Historian about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving True Crime Historian Binge: This American Life - Ep 199 “The House on Loon Lake” 99 Percent Invisible - Ep 158 “Sandhogs” Hollywood & Crime - Ep 1 “Bathtu…
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Chris Antista of Thirty Twenty Ten chats with Tim Lanning of Drunks & Dragons about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Thirty Twenty Ten's Binge: Inside Psycho - The Butcher of Plainfield Retronauts - The History of Censored Games Go Bayside 38 - The Aftermath - Paul F Tompkins You …
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Dave Gonzalez of Storm of Spoilers chats with Holden McNeely of Wizard and the Bruiser about their favorite episodes on each other’s podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Storm of Spoilers' Binge: Sword & Scale - Ep. 88 You Must Remember This - Ep. 44: Charles Manson's Hollywood Part 1 The Taxman - All Three Episodes Little …
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Patrick chats with Lisa Zambetti of Real Crime Profile about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Real Crime Profile Binge: Dirty John - Ep 1 Real Crime Profile - Profiling Dirty John Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ted Talks Daily The Tim Ferriss Show Tides of History Binge: The History …
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Lisa chats with Patrick Wyman of Tides of History about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanskgiving Real Crime Profile Binge: Dirty John - Ep 1 Real Crime Profile - Profiling Dirty John Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ted Talks Daily The Tim Ferriss Show Tides of History Binge: The History of Ro…
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Anne Bogel of What Should I Read Next? chats with Eric Zimmer of The One You Feed about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving What Should I Read Next? Binge: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie - Ep 212 The Nos of Social Media Sorta Awesome with Megan Tietz - Ep 121 Boundaries for the holi…
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Marissa chats with Mike Ferguson of True Crime All The Time about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving The Vanished Binge: The Apex and The Abyss - Thurston High School Shooting The Generation Why Podcast - Pamela Hupp True Crime All the Time - Austin Sigg Pleasing Terrors - Sins of t…
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Kate chats with Megan of Sorta Awesome about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Reality Life Binge: The Forward with Lance Armstrong - Ep 6 Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald - Whitney Cummings How to Be Amazing with Michael Ian Black - Ina Garten Stories Podcast - Legend of Sleepy H…
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Megan and Rachael chat with Knox and Jamie of Popcast about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Daily Dish Binge: Dirty John Reality Life with Kate Casey You Must Remember This History Chicks My Dad Wrote A Porno See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …
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Tsh chats with Jonathan Fields of the Good Life Project about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Simple Show Binge: The Popcast - Ep 181 Good Life Project - Ep “To Read Emotion, Don’t Look, Listen” How I Built This - Ep “Airbnb, Joe Gebbia” The Liturgists - Ep 34 “Black & White in A…
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John and Daryn chat with Rachael O’Brien of Be Here for A While about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving Martini’s Binge: Dirty John Seincast Savage Lovecast Best Case Worst Case Permanently Damaged with Banks and Barber Rachael’s Binge: Dirty John Industry Standard with Barry Katz …
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Podcasts reviewed in this episode: MY DAD WROTE A PORNO - Jamie Morton reads chapters from the erotic novels his dad has written to his friends James Cooper and Alice Levine; this hilarious podcast has an international cult following.THE MOTH - Since 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-ro…
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