Latest Rocco Podcast Episodes
333: Kevin Casey White and Harangue
Broccoli and Ice Cream - April 28, 2024 19:53 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsKevin Casey White! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! Guy with a new special called "Harangue" out now! ABOUT KEVIN: Brooklyn-based indie-comedy darling Kevin Casey White has been described by the Chicago Tribune as the “...physical expression of an exclamation point”. A cheerful cynic w...
Sister of Israeli-Russian scholar Elizabeth Tsurkov, who is being held by Iran-backed Shiite militia, calls for US military sanctions on Iraq
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - April 25, 2024 21:33 - 20 minutesEmma Tsurkov insists that the best way to get Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to make good on his pledges to secure her sister's freedom is for the United States to wield the threat of military sanctions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
Mark Matthews on the VinnyRoc Podcat
The VinnyRoc Podcast - April 25, 2024 13:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsLadies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce our esteemed guest, Mark Matthews, a partner at MIT45. For over a decade, MIT45 has been dedicated to enhancing lives through kratom, evolving from its humble origins to a cornerstone in its vibrant community. Their commitment is not jus...
332: Allison Raskin and Emotional Support Lady
Broccoli and Ice Cream - April 19, 2024 17:29 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsAllison Raskin! Writer! Comedian! Emotional Support Lady! Friend! Delight! More! Allison has a wonderful newsletter at Substack called Emotional Support Lady and a podcast everywhere called Just Between Us. She's funny and smart and kind and great in lots of ways and you can hear it all her...
Iran established deterrence against Israel proving through its actions it could do more harm, says academic Hassan Ahmadian
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - April 17, 2024 17:09 - 24 minutesIran's weekend attack on Israel in response to an Israeli attack on its diplomatic mission in Syria has put an already explosive region on edge. Israel has vowed to retaliate and Iran says should it do so its own response will be massive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
331: Ahmed Al-kadri and A Special Not Special
Broccoli and Ice Cream - April 12, 2024 19:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsAhmed Al-kadri! Comedian! Friend! Guy with a new special called "Special Not Special"! Delight! Here are some words straight from Ahmed's press release: Yemeni-American comedian, Ahmed Al-kadri is poised to release his first comedy special, Special Not Special on February 24th via YouTube. ...
Zeke Stout on the VinnyRoc Show
The VinnyRoc Podcast - April 05, 2024 22:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsLadies and gentlemen, on today's episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, we have a true Renaissance man in the firearms industry, Zeke Stout. Born and raised across the vibrant landscapes of Texas and Tennessee, Zeke's journey is as diverse as it is captivating. From a background in biology and sports ...
330: Ellie Hino and Soft Bones
Broccoli and Ice Cream - April 05, 2024 18:06 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsEllie Hino! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! Ellie is a super funny nice comedian person! She has a new album out today called Soft Bones! Get it! Stream it! Listen to it! Share it! About Ellie: Ellie Hino is a Minneapolis-based stand-up comic with a heart of gold. She appeared...
What path lies ahead for Turkey after Erdogan's stunning local election defeat? Commentator Kadri Gursel explains
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - April 03, 2024 19:45 - 30 minutesFollowing The secular opposition's historic win in the March 31 elections, many say that Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is now confirmed as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's chief rival in the next elections that are due to be held in four years. However, the reality is far more c...
329: Danielle Thralow and Peepers Dot Com
Broccoli and Ice Cream - March 29, 2024 23:20 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsDanielle Thralow! Comedian! Entrepeneur! Delight! More! Danielle is super funny and kind and has led an incredible life (and is still living it!) and I'm excited we got to talk about all that we did! Here's a fun nugget from her website: "In 2013, she sold internet.org to Mark Zuckerberg...
Javier Figueroa on the VinnyRoc Show
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How the West began losing the Mideast to Iran, Russia & China since start of Syria conflict, French academic Fabrice Balanche explains
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - March 21, 2024 17:34 - 25 minutesThis month marks the 13th anniversary of the start of the Syrian conflict. French academic Fabrice Balanche says that across the Middle East the West is steadily losing ground to Russia, China and Iran as a result of its failed policy in Syria. The Kurds are among the biggest losers, he...
328: Chris Martin and Above Ground Comedian
Broccoli and Ice Cream - March 19, 2024 17:58 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsChris Martin! Comedian! Friend! Guy with a new album out called "Above Ground Comedian" right now! Delight! And more! We have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation. For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR click on over he...
Julio Almanza on the VinnyRoc Show
The VinnyRoc Podcast - March 16, 2024 03:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsLadies and gentlemen, get ready to be inspired and moved by the incredible journey of a man who has truly gone from "wrong to strong." Today, on the VinnyRoc Podcast, we have the honor of welcoming JC, whose life story is a testament to the power of redemption and transformation. From a childh...
Will Turkey's Erdogan seize back Istanbul and fully secure his regime in March 31 elections?
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - March 14, 2024 17:18 - 42 minutesTurkey's opposition is in disarray since its humiliating defeat in last year's presidential and parliamentary elections. However, the opposition has what some say is a final chance to challenge his power in local elections that will be held on March 31. Turkey analyst Selim Koru says wi...
327: Emily Heller and What is...a Jeopardy! Podcast
Broccoli and Ice Cream - March 09, 2024 21:45 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsEmily Heller! Comedian! Writer! Podcaster! Dear old friend! Delight! Emily is an old friend with a new podcast and here's what she says about it: What is...a Jeopardy! Podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms, on twitter at @jeopardypodcast, on instagram at @whatisajeopardypo...
Gage Hughes on the VinnyRoc Show
The VinnyRoc Podcast - March 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsWelcome, Gage, to the VinnyRoc Show. Gage Hughes joins us today, offering a glimpse into his extraordinary life. As a devoted father of two and a loving husband to his wife, Lyndsie, Gage's journey is one of resilience and redemption. Raised in the midst of his parents' battles with addiction, G...
Why are Britain’s Jews facing the largest wave of anti-semitic violence in modern times?
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - March 07, 2024 19:13 - 30 minutesThere has been an alarming spike in anti-Semitic attacks in the UK since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing nearly 1,200 Israeli citizens. Hate crimes monitor Dave Rich and historian Andrew Apostolou unpack the dynamics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
326: Rob Haze and Frontin'!
Broccoli and Ice Cream - March 02, 2024 15:34 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsRob Haze! Comedian! Writer! Guy with a new hilarious special out now called "Frontin'"! Rob is super funny and this new special (also available in audio form) is proof! We have a delightful talk and you can have a delightful listen! PS this is only the FIRST HALF of our chat. For part ...
Starting a career as an Actor on VinnyRoc Podcast
The VinnyRoc Podcast - February 29, 2024 18:16 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsWelcome back to The VinnyRoc Podcast! I'm your host, Vincent Vargas, but you might know me as Gilly from "Mayans M.C." Today, we're revisiting a topic that's near and dear to my heart and a question I'm often asked: How to become an actor. Having navigated this path myself, I understand the curi...
325: Anna Storm and Clown Tears
Broccoli and Ice Cream - February 25, 2024 21:14 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsAnna Storm! Singer! Songwriter! New friend! And more! We have a fun chat and you can have a fun listen! And this is only the first half of our chat! For the second half, head on over to Patreon! (Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts!) And for more Anna Storm: TikTok: @itsannastorm Face...
American doctor Seema Jilani faces backlash for her eyewitness accounts of horrors unfolding in Gaza
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - February 20, 2024 19:22 - 15 minutesAs the conflict in Gaza rages on, Palestinian children are dying by the thousands while many others are horribly injured. Hospitals are under unremittingly attacked by Israel forces and doctors struggle to treat the wounded. Seema Jilani, a rare American doctor to make it into the Gaza...
324: Matt Goldich and No Questions Asked
Broccoli and Ice Cream - February 19, 2024 20:52 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsMatt Goldich! Comedian! Writer! Friend! Delight! Guy with a new special out now! We have a fun chat! You can have a fun listen! AND this is only the first half of our chat! For the second half (which is an even longer half, you know how sometimes one half is longer than another half), subscri...
Sweden did not take Turkey's terrorism concerns seriously enough says former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - February 15, 2024 19:37 - 29 minutesTurkey blocked Sweden's NATO membership for nine months saying Stockholm needed to curb anti-Turkish groups it classifies as terrorists. Those demands were widely dismissed as a foil for Ankara's real aim, to get the United States Congress to authorize the sale of F-16 fighter jets to T...
323: Ashley Austin Morris and Bringing Joy with Self Forgetting and Active Love
Broccoli and Ice Cream - February 13, 2024 19:24 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsAshley Austin Morris! Comedian! Actor! Friend! Delight! More! I love Ashley and her comedy and this conversation and you can, too! And this is only the first half of the conversation! For part two, you can either subscribe on Apple Podcasts for premium episodes OR click on over to Patreon!
322: Pete Holmes and the Peace of God
Broccoli and Ice Cream - February 08, 2024 22:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsPete Holmes! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! Pete's new Netflix special is called "I Am Not For Everyone." I love it. I love Pete. He's so funny. AND MORE. I've known him for a long time and I've always loved his comedy and his humanity. Now you can, too! In podcast form!...
Does Turkey really support ISIS and, if so, why did ISIS just attack it again? Expert Aaron Zelin explains
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - February 05, 2024 21:45 - 24 minutesThe Islamic State carried out an attack against a Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul on Jan. 28, killing one person. In its statement claiming responsibility for the attack the group referred to Turkey as "Wilayat al Turkiya" — or its "Turkish province" — sending a chilling message that ...
321: Alexis Gay and a Willingness to Be Bad
Broccoli and Ice Cream - January 30, 2024 18:02 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsAlexis Gay! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More! Alexis Gay is a standup, sketch video comedian, and podcaster known for satirizing tech culture, her own neuroses, being alive right now, and more. Her viral videos have collectively received over 21mm views across Instagram, TikTok, and...
Does Iran control Shiite militias that are attacking US forces in Iraq and Syria? Two leading experts weigh in
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman - January 29, 2024 22:37 - 37 minutesThe deaths of three US servicemen Sunday in an attack by an Iran-backed Shiite militia at a base wedged between Syria and Jordan has raised the specter of a direct confrontation between the United States and Iran like never before. But are things as black and white as they seem? Does Ir...
Conference Championship Weekend 2024
Any Thing Sports Podcast - January 28, 2024 03:56 - 1 hourFrank, Craig, & Joey D turn out their second episode of 2024 (2 more than all of 2023). The guys talk some NBA, College Football, and make their picks for the upcoming Conference Championship Weekends. Hang on tight, they're always bound to throw in a few curve balls on The Any Thing Sports Podc...