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Basic!

Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s ... Read more

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John Mulaney

John Mulaney

John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the ... Read more

26 Apr 2023

1hr 9mins

Ranked #2

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Eric André

Eric André

Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest... Read more

19 Apr 2023

50mins

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Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Da... Read more

12 Apr 2023

1hr 10mins

Ranked #4

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'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi

'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indig... Read more

5 Apr 2023

47mins

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Ranked #5

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John Slattery from 'Mad Men'

John Slattery from 'Mad Men'

Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake... Read more

29 Mar 2023

49mins

Ranked #6

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Pauly Shore

Pauly Shore

Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why w... Read more

22 Mar 2023

45mins

Ranked #7

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Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho

Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho

Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who d... Read more

15 Mar 2023

58mins

Ranked #8

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Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon

Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon

Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80... Read more

8 Mar 2023

46mins

Ranked #9

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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia'

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia'

When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and... Read more

1 Mar 2023

49mins

Ranked #10

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‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone

‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone

You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 2... Read more

22 Feb 2023

1hr 3mins

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