Beste Mocking Bird Networks podcasts (2024)

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Decoder Ring: The Wrongest Bird in Movie History 51:41

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There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn’t look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate’s very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a ce…

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Decoder Ring: Selling Out (Encore) 53:19

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Whatever happened to selling out? The defining concern of Generation X has become a relic from another era. How that happened is best illustrated by one of the idea’s last gasps, when in 2001, Oprah Winfrey invited author Jonathan Franzen to come on her show to discuss his new novel The Corrections. A month later, she withdrew the invitation, kicki…

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Decoder Ring: Calling Dick Tracy! It’s Warren Beatty Again 48:58

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(While we work on the next season of Slow Burn we're showcasing new episodes from Slate's narrative podcast Decoder Ring.) Oscar-winner Warren Beatty first secured the rights to the comic book character Dick Tracy in the lead up to his 1990 movie adaptation. Decades later, Beatty kept playing Tracy in bizarre late-night specials airing on cable TV,…

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Episode 322 - Sometimes, Well; The Bear Eats You 28:06

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This is a different kind of episode in which I talk about a recent crisis of confidence and hope I went through, what I’ve taken away from it, and what I know needs to happen next.Door John Wayne Lied To You

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The Rise of Fox News | 6. What Hath We Wrought? 1:17:01

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The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against …

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The Rise of Fox News | 5. Ludacris Has Been Fired 1:04:35

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As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all season…

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The Rise of Fox News | 4. Beacon of Truth 1:05:12

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After 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg…

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The Rise of Fox News | 3. The Other Guy’s Hamburger 57:09

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For a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever? Want more from Sl…

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Episode 321 - Museum Mumblings and The Road Ready Rush 58:02

1M ago58:02

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This week, I’m prepping to hit the road for a month! Plus, I recap my show at The Punk Rock Museum AND the latest market we vended. PLUS, a portion of my chat with author, Bridgett Nelson. Check out my Patreon for the entire conversation. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead PatreonDoor John Wayne Lied To You

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The Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal People 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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Before he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch. Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate…

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Episode 320 - Dust to Dust to Even More Dust 46:20

2M ago46:20

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This week, I talk about defining success for yourself and maintaining your perspective by perhaps altering it a bit. Also, my recap of Creep It Real and all the dust fit to be busted. PLUS, part of my talk with author Chris Miller from this weeks Patreon show. Subscribe for the whole conversation and all back episodes. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayne…

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The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It. 57:24

2M ago57:24

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When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy. Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, includ…

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Episode 319 - Fire In The Whole . . . Darn State! 43:32

2M ago43:32

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This week, fires to the left of me, more fire to the right, here I am . . . surrounded by FIRE! Also, I recap my awesome time vending at October Village, and talk about the spill I took into what I thought was a door. PLUS, a portion of my chat with artist/performer/singer, Dana Marie King. Check out Patreon for our full conversation. johnwayneisde…

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Decoder Ring: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie… Will He Want a Welfare Check? 44:05

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Adults have a long history of trying to find morals and lessons in children’s literature. But what happens when a seemingly innocent book about a boy and a hungry mouse becomes fodder for the culture wars? Over the last decade, Laura Joffe Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has been adopted by some on the right as a cautionary tale about gover…

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Season 10 Trailer: The Rise of Fox News 2:09

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In Slow Burn’s 10th season, host Josh Levin takes you back to a crucial inflection point in American history: the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power and a whole bunch of people rose up to try and stop it. You’ll hear from the hosts, reporters, and producers who built Fox News, many who’ve never spoken publicly. You’ll …

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Episode 318 - Crossing Borders Into the Canadian FRINGE w/ Dana Marie King 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

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This week, I’m joined in studio by my excellent friend artist/tattooer/performer, Dana Marie King. She’s on the road and stops off in Vegas to talk about her performance at Fringe Festival in Winnipeg, Canada, crossing the border, and losing your passport. For more with Dana, sign up for my Patreon for an entire episode dedicated just to her. johnw…

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Decoder Ring: Chuck E. Cheese Pizza War (Encore) 50:42

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In the late 1970s, a new and unusual concept for a restaurant chain emerged in California—video games plus bad pizza plus animatronic characters. The result was Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre, an immensely popular chain with a pizza rat for a mascot. But the strangeness only starts there. Decoder Ring dives into the formation of Chuck E. Chee…

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Episode 317 - Porn Stars, Parties, and a Day in the Life. Almost. 56:13

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This week, I went to a crazy party in the afternoon that bled into a crazier party that went on all night. Also, I attempt to break down a day-to-day for someone like me, but realize halfway through, it’s darn near impossible. PLUS, a clip from my conversation with author, Patrick C. Harrison III. Join my Partreon to hear our full chat. ALSO, this …

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Episode 316 - Return of the Neon Infection 49:45

3M ago49:45

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The second edition of my novel, Electric City’s Neon Infection, was just released, and this episode contains an exclusive reading from the book by yours truly. PLUS, hear part of my conversation with Blood Bound Books Co-Founder, Joe Spagnola. Check out our entire chat over on my Patreon. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead Patreon…

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Decoder Ring: The Hysteria Over Mass Hysteria 40:42

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“Hysteria” is an ancient word carrying thousands of years of baggage. Though the terminology has changed, hysteria has not gone away, and in its most baffling instances it can even be contagious. The idea of a mass psychogenic illness can be hard to wrap your head around. A group of people begins experiencing physical symptoms, because of something…

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Episode 315 - Holy Houston! The Return. 42:28

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This week I’ve returned from the Third Coast from whence I was raised, Houston, Texas. Houston Horror Film Festival kicked all the ass, and I tell you all about it in this episode. PLUS, I get a new glass tip for joints that I’m very excited about. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead PATREONDoor John Wayne Lied To You

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Decoder Ring: Standing Up for Sitting Down 35:20

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If you’re lucky, it’s possible you’ve never thought much about sitting. It’s just something your body does, like breathing or sleeping. But in the last decade or so, sitting has stepped into the spotlight, as a kind of villain. In today’s episode, Slate’s Dan Kois tells us about his radical experiment to go without sitting for an entire month. Then…

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Episode 314 - From the Mist Like Behemoth - My Recap Of Midsummer Scream 59:37

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Holy balls! I just left Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. I swung by the house for one day to restock and record an episode before I hit the road again in a few hours. The con was awesome and bananas, and I tell you all about it. PLUS, a bit of my conversation with author, Mike Ennenbach from the Patreon podcast. johnwayneisdead Patreon johnwayne…

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Gays Against Briggs | The Story Behind Our Cover Art 27:50

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In this special bonus episode host Christina Cauterucci interviews Silvana Nova and Larry Hermsen. Silvana is the person you see raising a fist on this season’s cover art — and Larry is the one who made the photo in 1978. We hear about how they turned it into a poster to raise money to fight the Briggs Initiative, and how gender non-conforming gays…

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Episode 313 - Hittin' The Road with GA$$ in the Tank 56:08

4M ago56:08

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This week, I catch everyone up on the last few shows and give some insight into why the business is extremely hard to gauge most of the time. PLUS, GA$$ MONEY Magazine Issue #2 is out NOW, and my PATREON has a shiny new refresh. johnwayneisdead Patreon johnwayneisdead.com GA$$ MONEY Magazine Issue #2…

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Decoder Ring: The Secret Life of Lawn Ornaments 51:06

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Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. What’s the person with the flamingo or the gargoyle in their yard trying to say—and why do they want to say it so publicly? From the garden-variety to the not so common, the adorable to the odious—lawn ornaments speak volumes, without saying a word. In this epis…

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Gays Against Briggs | Tribeca Festival Live Show 1:35:02

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Listen in as host Christina Cauterucci joins special guests, Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, DeRay Mckesson, activist and host of Pod Save the People, filmmaker Sam Feder, and Esther Fallick, comedian, singer and musical theater writer, for an exclusive live taping at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Gays Against Briggs | 7. Turn Around. Fight Back. 51:56

4M ago51:56

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For the two years leading up to May 21, 1979, gay activists followed the rules. They engaged in civil debates. They sought justice at the ballot box. They peacefully mourned the assassination of Harvey Milk. But the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial changed everything. (If you—or anyone you know—are in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevent…

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Gays Against Briggs | 6. The Murders at City Hall 56:13

5M ago56:13

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On election night in 1978, gays and lesbians in California braced themselves for the statewide vote on Proposition 6. Less than a month after the results came in, a pair of killings shocked San Francisco and the nation. Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock all episodes of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. Your subscription also gets you ad-f…

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Gays Against Briggs | 5. Strange Bedfellows 55:25

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As Election Day approached, the campaign to defeat Proposition 6 faced formidable odds. John Briggs’ fundraising juggernaut was churning out cash, and public opinion polls were solidly in his favor. To turn the tide, gay rights activists unveiled a powerful symbol and gambled on the support of an improbable ally: Ronald Reagan. (If you—or anyone yo…

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