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Wait a Second...

The Ringer
Jeffrey Epstein
Conspiracy Theories
Artificial Intelligence
Crime
CIA
Havana Syndrome
Madison Square Garden
Karen Read Case
China
Elon Musk
Peter Thiel
FIFA World Cup
Cryptids
Data Centers
Presidential Health
British Politics
Government Cover-Ups
Society's Moral Bankruptcy
Ring
Trump Gas / Freedom Fuel Network

Your backchannel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that breaks the group chat, with Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and a rotating cast of people ready to go down the rabbit hole with us.

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Jason and Tyler welcome back co-host of ‘The Press Box’, Bryan Curtis to review to tape and answer the question on the nation’s collective mind: does President Trump keep pooping himself? 

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Chris Ryan returns to help Jason and Tyler give the people what they want: cryptids! Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ they take a look at some of folklore’s most fantastical creatures.

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Jason and Tyler are joined by cohost of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Danny Heifetz to discuss allegations that China is fueling data center resistance.

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(3:19) Roosevelt shot McKinley?

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Former national security adviser and cohost of Pod Save the World Ben Rhodes joins to discuss the conspiracy of an informal agreement between superpowers to stay out of each other’s spheres.

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Recent Guests

Bryan Curtis
The Press Box contributor
The Press Box
Episode: Did the President Sh*t His Pants? A Wait a Second... Investigation. Plus: NATO Spy Scandal and eBay Stalking With Bryan Curtis
Chris Ryan
Guest, contributing commentator on topics including tech and media
Episode: 'The Odyssey' Cryptids Extravaganza! Plus: OpenAI's Rogue Hack & an Epstein-Linked Death, With Chris Ryan
Danny Heifetz
Co-host, guest on the episode
Episode: The War Over Data Centers, Freedom Fuel, and Jimothy the Deformed Raccoon, With Danny Heifetz
Ben Rhodes
Former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama; host of Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World / US Government
Episode: Does the U.S. Have a Secret Deal With China? Plus, MSG's Celebrity "Risk" List With Ben Rhodes
Danny Dabbundo
Host of The Ringer Gambling Show, Philadelphia-based sports analyst
The Ringer
Episode: FIFA World Cup Rigged? Plus, the Mitch McConnell and Matt Miller Mysteries With Anthony Dabbundo
Jomi Adeniran
Guest on episode
Episode: The Fourth of July Mailbag: World Cup Conspiracies and Princess Diana With Jomi Adeniran
Adam Conover
Actor, writer and comedian
Episode: Peter Thiel's Not-So-Secret Society and the Evil Billionaire Hall of Fame With Adam Conover
Amelia Wedemeyer
Journalist, former colleague (guest on episode)
The Ringer
Episode: Karen Read Updates, Elon Stokes Race Riots, and 'Pokémon GO' Drones With Amelia Wedemeyer
Jordan Harper
Writer and author of A Violent Masterpiece and Everybody Knows
Author
Episode: Los Angeles Noir, Illegal Whale Sushi, and ‘A Violent Masterpiece’ With Jordan Harper

Hosts

Jason Concepcion
Host with a focus on sharp analysis and humor around media, politics, and culture.
Tyler Parker
Co-host known for rapid-fire banter, tech and culture observations, and collaborative dynamic with Jason.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16k ratings
  • More of this!!!

    Welcome back Jason. The Ringer is the best at this weird stuff. Informed, intelligent and funny. This pod is a good hang.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe The Butcher
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the most consistently interesting podcasts. And as someone who is really bored by sports, the fact that I can even keep listening through the sports chat says a lot. The only reason I took a star off is because of the sports betting ads in every show that the show host reads himself (so it's not part of a network and buy they have no input into). There has to be a better sponsor for a show that mixes history, politics and news so well.

    Podchaser
    4
    Ali78
    a month ago
  • Audio issues with Conover ep

    Love the show! Non stop thumps happening in the Adam Conover episode, making it unfortunately unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    destroy Matt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Phlegmy

    What is up with people’s sinuses at the ringer?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BRDFRDL
    United States2 months ago
  • Concepcion is out his depth

    Poorly researched, vibes presented as thoughtful commentary. Like Malcolm Gladwell for Dunning-Kruger acolytes. Concepcion in particular is poor in thought, but hey, he also makes bad jokes!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Triggdeservedbetter
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise guest variety and banter, with strong opinions handled with wit.
Some episodes polarize audiences with strong political viewpoints.
A perfect blend of humor and deep analysis on current events.
Smart, funny, and timely takes on media and politics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Fourth of July Mailbag: World Cup Conspiracies and Princess Diana With Jomi Adeniran
Q: As conspiracy theory experts, how hard is it to make something up and have it stick as a theory?
A big event, a clear perpetrator, engaging the audience to connect the dots, and a framework that makes it hard to falsify are key to making a conspiracy theory feel plausible and sticky.
CIA vs. the Cartel, Cuban Drones, and Top 5 Conspiracy Theories With Chris Ryan
Q: Let's get it. Do you want to start us off with, what did you bring from the Doom Scroll bag to discuss today?
Chris Ryan and the hosts bring a bundle of stories ranging from Cold War era deception, Cuba, and CIA involvement to modern tech-driven misinformation and conspiracy culture, then riff on how media and power shape perception.
Epstein Suicide Note and the Prison Life of Ghislaine Maxwell With Joel Anderson
Q: What evidence exists that the note is authentic or authentic-looking, and who has seen it?
Very little concrete evidence exists; Tartaglione and his lawyers claim handwriting analysis was used, but experts dispute the science, and no one outside certain parties has publicly verified the note's contents or provenance.
Epstein Suicide Note and the Prison Life of Ghislaine Maxwell With Joel Anderson
Q: Can Tartaglione or someone else force Epstein to write a note, and could that explain the contents?
The hosts explore the possibility that the note was written under coercion by Tartaglione, given his physical dominance and history, suggesting the note might not be a voluntary reflection from Epstein.
Missing Scientists, Serbian Ghost Truckers, and a Geese Debate With Chris Ryan
Q: What is your take on Mythos and the broader AI safety conversation?
The panel agrees that Mythos represents a credible risk and a strategic incentive to push for industry-wide norms, while acknowledging the need for transparent testing and governance to prevent misuse.

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