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No Gods No Mayors

The Office of the Mayor
New York City
Corruption
Eric Adams
Rudy Giuliani
Rob Ford
Mayor
Mayors
Municipal Politics
Boris Johnson
Public Safety
NYPD
T. Dan Smith
Troy Thompson
Political Corruption
Local Governance
James Michael Curley
Funchal
Kwame Kilpatrick
Soapy Smith
Newcastle City Council

Municipal government: a trap that catches those too incompetent, too corrupt, too incompetent even for national politics. And the greatest of these, the mayor - the highest political office one can hope to reach with a truly oppositional personality or a crack addiction. Mattie Lubchansky, Riley Quinn and November Kelly are teaming up to make a podcast investigating these mayors. From petty Bonapa... more

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Latest Episodes

We know that Nova says it's a bonus up top but it's not! We got it backwards. Sorry.

Anyway, this week, November starts our SECOND ANNIVERSARY OLDE TIMEY MAYOR TRILOGY with The City of London's Samuel Starling, a man who hates Quakers SO much. Do NO... more

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Who's your mayorsona? Who would win in the hot new deckbuilder Battlemayors? Once more, you Q'd...We A'd! Sorry if there's some weird interference early on, it's possible that reality was being made and unmade. Impossible to know.

Listen to the whol... more

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This week, mayor Mattie takes us to Von Ormy, Texas to talk about the "Liberty City" movement. It's the story of four (?) mayors.

The story of a town.

The story....of Us.

Thanks to Victoria from Tran Girlismo for Victoria's Car Corner.

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Welcome to another episode of "No Dogs, No Mayor" (?) Where mayor Riley takes us to Madrid, to watch an evil man eat shit on a trampoline.

This is a BONUS episode –- head on over to the Patreon to listen to the whole thing. Just five bucks a month f... more

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Recent Guests

Alessandro Raffanese
Mayor of Como, Italy
Nova Como / Como City governance
Episode: PREVIEW: José Luis Martínez-Almeida
Kel Pelguda
Mayor of Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley local government
Episode: PREVIEW: José Luis Martínez-Almeida
David Banks
Scholar frequently cited by the show, guest in this episode
Episode: PREVIEW: John Hickenlooper, with David A. Banks
Abby Binay
Mayor of Mahati (2016–2025)
Mahati, Philippines
Episode: PREVIEW: Abby Binay
Tiffany Henniard
County commissioner candidate involved in residency eligibility discussion
Georgia / Dalton, Illinois
Episode: PREVIEW: A. Oakey Hall (Live in London)
Cory Doctorow
Guest on the episode, writer and activist
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Episode: Peter "Mayor" Buttigieg, with Cory Doctorow
Charles Austin
Friend of the show, co-host of Treble in River City with Riley
Treble in River City
Episode: PREVIEW: Donald E. Stephens, with Charles Austin
Josh Boerman
Guest from The Worst of All Possible Worlds; Michigander-special contributor
The Worst of All Possible Worlds
Episode: PREVIEW: Dan Gilbert and Mike Duggan (with Josh Boerman)
Greg Foley
Guest mayor and friend of the show, known for his work on Blood Work
Blood Work
Episode: PREVIEW: Paulo Maluf (with Gregk Foley)

Hosts

November Kelly
Co-host and host of the show, frequently serving as a mayoral figure within segments and contributing as a primary voice in storytelling and banter.
Mattie Lubchansky
Co-host with strong narrative voice, often driving historical or satirical segments and linking disparate anecdotes with humor.
Riley Quinn
Co-host and regular on-air presence, leading segments and contributing rapid-fire commentary and dynamic banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 447 ratings
  • ¥

    If you listen to the most recent (#95?) Canadian- heavy episode, you get, not only the usual soories, but an actual: “naught yaught”.

    -I just couldn’t make that one up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lit watch
    United States3 months ago
  • Self Help Self Exceptionalism

    Ever since I’ve applied The Principals from the Mayoracularists I’ve gotten divorced holiday’d in Turkey dodged impeachment and live free in the council chambers. Every day I Live and I Love and I Laugh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woofs Montgomery
    Australia4 months ago
  • No gods, a lot of mayors though

    Contrary to the title there are actually a lot of mayors in this podcast. It’s fine though because the hosts navigate this internal contradiction masterfully

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe for you
    Sweden6 months ago
  • Unity Not Disunity

    Unity Not Disunity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cryptmech
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Lacking men’s wear chat

    Could use more discussion on men’s wear. Do enjoy dunking on municipal leadership though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BattleBorn1864
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the sharp humor and deep dives into local governance.
Fans love the trio's chemistry and satirical take on mayoral politics.
Some mention the show's chaotic energy as a signature strength.
Many appreciate the approachable, entertaining angle on complex policy stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#136
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Apple Podcasts
#100
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#118
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#244
United Kingdom/News
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#134
Australia/News/Politics
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#244
Italy/News/Politics

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PREVIEW: The No Gods No Mayors Second Annual Q&A Spectacular
Q: What is everybody's mayor sona? And which mayor would be first in a battle card game?
The hosts imagine themselves as different mayor personas and discuss which fictional mayors they'd align with in battles, highlighting humor and personality more than canonical traits.
Rodrigo Borgia (with Patrick Wyman)
Q: What would be the best city to be American Rome?
The boring answer is Los Angeles, the fun answer is Miami.
Rodrigo Borgia (with Patrick Wyman)
Q: Patrick, as a historian, how do I surround myself with dozens of courtiers at all times?
You need to have inherited wealth and land in the Romagna. Otherwise, you're off to a poor start.

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A sharp, humor-first exploration of municipal politics and local governance through a rotating cast of three hosts. Episodes blend satirical banter with documentary-style reporting on mayors, city leadership, and the oddities of local power—from corruption scandals to quirky governance quirks—delivered with rapid-fire riffs and running gags. The show frequently riffs on current events, high-profile mayoral stories, and historical case studies, all with a playful, anarchic energy that keeps complex political topics approachable and entertaining. A standout is the trio's knack for turning municipal trivia into provocative commentary, making it enjoyable for listeners who want both laughs and bite-sized political insight.

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