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Rare Candy

Rare Candy
Covid-19
Gravity's Rainbow
Miles Davis
Thomas Pynchon
Hollywood
Michel Houellebecq
Metallica
Public Health
Colonialism
Vaccines
Jazz
California
Heart Of Darkness
War
Mental Health
Roman Polanski
Nihilism
Lou Reed
Literature
Modernity

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Glen Rockney talks about the fascinating life and legacy of Howard Hughes. Film, aviation, women, Las Vegas, Mormons, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to Rare Candy on Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9mx2da4OXhtSoHxho31ag

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The bros from the discord joined Glen to discuss traffic, road rage, Karmelo Anthony, air conditioning, AI, Mos Def, Boots Riley, San Francisco Giants Pride Night, and much more.

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Here's an old premium episode from 2022 with the great Yeerk P.

Yeerk P joins the show and talks about Peter Gabriel with a specific focus on the albums Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt), 4 (Security), So, and Us. We also have a nice discussion about AI art an... more

Part 2 of this sprawling conversation on The Rolling Stones covers Rock and Roll Circus, the 70's run, Altamont, Brian Jones death, the underrated late 70's/early 80's run, Mick and Keith's troubles with each other, and taking us to what the band is ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Fresta
Co-host of Getting Lit; music enthusiast
Episode: The Rolling Stones (part 1) w/ Matthew Fresta
Adam 22
Podcaster; appeared as a guest discussing his marriage and No Jumper involvement
No Jumper
Episode: DiscHORSE
Lena The Plug
Adult film personality discussed in context of divorce with Adam 22
Self/Brand
Episode: DiscHORSE
Brad Kelly
Author and guest on the episode
Episode: Scam Likely w/ Brad Kelly
Mason Taylor
Founder/owner of Superfeast, herbalist and educator in Taoist tonic herbalism
Superfeast
Episode: Mason's Mushrooms w/ Mason Taylor
Andrew Edwards
Author and speaker, recently published the book Crowbar.
Episode: Crowbar w/ Andrew Edwards
Mike Obama
Sports fan and COVID-19 skeptic
Episode: The Core w/ 13SecondsTruther
Erik aka Organized Meat
Episode: The Police w/ Erik aka Organized Meat
Bernard T. Joy
A PhD academic specializing in American literature with a focus on Pynchon's works.
Episode: Gravity's Rainbow pt. 1 w/ Bernard T. Joy

Hosts

Glen
Host of the show with long-running involvement in culture-focused discussions
Bob
Co-host and regular contributor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Year of the Horse

    Pod is great for those who live to horse around and see through the malaise of modern life. 🐓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabe Buckley
    United States6 months ago
  • Elite podcast

    Always loved Glen and Psy ever since the lockdown days. Chill, open-minded guys with a lot of interesting thoughts. Their book episodes are some of the best, great stuff. Thanks for all the hard work boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sncaneutralplier
    United States7 months ago
  • Good variety

    Lots of different topics they talk about. It’s awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Killamaneonnabeat
    United States10 months ago
  • My favorite contrarian Red Scare podcast. Guys who got Red Pilled by the sheboons on stage with Bernie? Better make an elaborate podcast about both sides

    Podcast Addict
    1
    returntomonkey
    a year ago
  • ā€œCan’t talk, gun in mouthā€

    Stumbled across these guys because of an early Max Blumenthal episode. Have been a devotee since 2020. Fun, clever, silly, full of love, full of curiosity, brilliant guests. If you want both a soundtrack and a guide to your post-college deradicalisation, I can’t recommend Rare Candy highly enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lewis e see
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Guests bring credible expertise across literature, film, and indie culture.
Engaging hosts with thought-provoking guests and diverse topics.
Promotional bits are frequent but well-integrated into conversations and content ecosystem.
Humor balanced with deep analysis, great for book and film fans.

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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
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Modern WisdomChris Williamson

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Patriots w/ Jay Curtis Miller
Q: What goes into making a film with a lot of fight scenes?
Most of the money is just kind of allocated towards getting the proper crew and the specific setup for night shoots.
Vivienne and The Moon w/ Emmalea Russo
Q: What role does social media play in your book?
Social media serves as a critical platform for commentary and interaction in the narrative, allowing for quick-paced engagement with topical issues.
Vivienne and The Moon w/ Emmalea Russo
Q: How did you come to create the character of Vivienne?
Emmalea discusses the protagonist's complexities and the commentary around her past and present, drawing from societal reactions.
The Big Sleep w/ Filthy Armenian (Preview)
Q: What do you think about Philip Marlowe's character?
Marlowe reflects an ideal detective but feels overly alone and procedural at times in this novel.
Gain of Fiction - Salem's Lot w/ Lowres Wünderbread and Patrick (preview)
Q: How do you feel about the pacing of this book?
The pacing could have benefited from more focus on the town's people and the white trash elements, making it feel more alive and real.

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The show offers a freewheeling blend of culture, literature, film, and technology, often anchored by long-form conversations with guests who bridge creative work and critical analysis. Episodes weave personal anecdotes with sharp takes on books, cinema, indie culture, and the tech-enabled world, peppered with humor, pop culture riffs, and occasional promotions for the hosts' own media ventures. A standout is the willingness to mix seemingly disparate topics—from BolaƱo and 2666 to tonic herbs and true crime—into a cohesive, opinionated chat that rewards curiosity and frank discussion while maintaining an approachable, conversational tone.

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1. Filthy Armenian Adventures
2. Red Scare
3. The Perfume Nationalist
4. The Getting Lit Podcast
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Rare Candy launched 6 years ago and published 404 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Rare Candy include:

1. Matt Fresta
2. Adam 22
3. Lena The Plug
4. Brad Kelly
5. Mason Taylor
6. Andrew Edwards
7. Mike Obama
8. Erik aka Organized Meat

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