Podcasts by Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher
The Hound Tall discussion series is a live podcast, hosted by Moshe Kasher, that takes a single topic and figures out the mysteries of the universe. An hour long chat with an expert and a panel of comedians, they learn all there is to know about things. And also laugh at them.
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Memory Champion from 2019-11-21T09:00
Yanjaa Wintersoul Westgate joins us to discuss the memory, how it works and how you can make it much better than you ever imagined. With comics Joe Mande, Subhah Agarwal and Brent Sullivan.
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I was kidnapped in Mexico! from 2019-10-18T08:00
Comedian Monty Franklin is a very lucky very Australian man. Abducted in Mexico, he barely escaped with his life. What could be funnier than that? Comic Panelists: Megan Gailey, Ron Funches, and...
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Orgasms, Genital Stroking, and SexAddiction from 2019-09-10T20:15:08
Dr. Nicole Prause studies orgasms for a living she also studies a darker facet of orgasms which is sex addiction. Orgasms are real but is sex addiction? Certainly there is a compulsive sexual be...
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Time and Decisions from 2019-04-17T07:30
The Civil War! from 2019-03-18T07:30
How did it happen? What led us there and what are the factors that allowed one brother to turn on another brother and kill him with a very long gun? Professor Stuart Davenport joins us to discus...
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How To Be Good At Sex from 2019-02-06T08:30
Bonus Episode! Live from San Fransisco's Sketchfest, we break down how to have sex that is consensual, fun and filthy. A how-to on pegging may be included. With Allison Moon, author of “girl se...
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The Story of Disneyland from 2019-01-16T08:30
The history of the happiest place on earth. It's secrets and it's magic. with LA Magazine's Chris Nichols and comics Steve Agee, Kurt Brounholer and Bridey Elliott
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Ventriloquism from 2018-12-06T18:38:15
Ventriloquism is polarizing. People think it's corny but it also sells more tickets than any other form of comedy. Professor Sarah Kessler from USC's Annenberg School of Communications has spent...
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Corporations from 2018-11-09T05:30
The Corporation has fought the most successful fight for its own civil rights of any group in American history. So successful in fact that it has now taken over parts of the apparatus that g...
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Medical Ethics from 2018-09-12T19:27:45
Every hospital in the country has a professional ethicist on staff to help with decision making so high stakes, it requires a philosopher to figure out the right thing to do. Andy Kondrat is one...
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The Grateful Dead from 2018-08-05T07:00
The Grateful Dead is one of the most iconic rock bands in history. We sit down to discuss their legacy, their infamy and what its like to be a Deadhead. With Taylor Swope, and comics Natasha...
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Sex Workers of The World UNITE! from 2018-07-13T07:30:10
Sorry for the delay folks. We are back with a talk about sex worker's labor rights and the war on sex work. With USC Professor Heather Berg, Conner Habib, Guy Brannum and Kara Klenk. It gets dee...
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The Hormonal Woman from 2018-03-16T04:00
How hormones effect the choices women make. Do women date assholes because of evolution? Is the biological clock real? How much do strippers on the pill earn? What's a second dick? All these que...
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I Fought ISIS from 2018-02-03T08:33:42
Imagine moving to Syria to fight ISIS with a Kurdish militia. You can’t? Well Brace Belden did just that and explains what the fuck he was thinking. With comedic guests: Janeane Garofalo, Todd B...
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Top Science Stories of 2017 from 2017-12-28T06:59:35
The top science stories of 2017. Crspr! Artificial Wombs! Eclipses! Wild Fires! The seven words you can't say at the EPA! With returning guest expert Cara Santa Maria and comics Natasha Leggero,...
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The Beauty of Los Angeles from 2017-11-15T01:38:25
Comedians Felipe Esparza, Brent Weinbach and Nikki Glaser join Moshe to talk to Los Angeles Magazine's Chris Nichols about the fleeting beauty of Los Angeles, it's history and the invention of f...
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What It's Really Like in Prison from 2017-10-13T23:16:43
Moshe is joined by Big Herc from the "Fresh Out" series on youtube to discuss what life in prison is like. Herc spent more than a decate in prison for bank robbery and now makes a show where he ...
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Comic Books from 2017-09-10T18:08:28
The history and origin of comic books. How disempowered jewish immigrant kids changed the realms of fantasy forever. With comic book writer Adam Beechen from DC Comics and comedians Mike Lawrenc...
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Time Travel from 2017-07-14T16:34:36
Christian Atheism from 2017-04-17T00:13:15
This month Nick Thune, Sara Schafer and Kurt Metzger join Dr. Pete Rollins to discuss the oxymoron that is Christian Atheism? What is it? No idea. But its an intellectual spiritual acid trip. Se...
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Sex and the Occult from 2017-03-02T23:51:38
SEX AND THE OCCULT! Porn,orgasm, god and mysticism. We discuss it all with Conner Habib (porn star, sex worker, college lecturer, check out his March 12th webinar on the occult at Listen
The Case for Ending Civilization from 2017-02-13T08:00:37
Is civilization worth it? Are the advances brought about by society offset by the misery it created? Are hunter/gatherers really happier? Would you give up hip hop and texting if you had a littl...
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The Electoral College from 2017-01-09T23:25:08
It always hurts to get savaged by a force you don't understand. What the hell is the electoral college and why does it exist? Is it an needed component of our complex republic or a relic from t...
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Animal Minds from 2016-11-11T18:25
Today everyone attempts to forget the animal in us all and focus on the animals beneath the floorboards! Who are rats? How do they think? Why do pigeons cuck their little heads when they walk? H...
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Psychedelics from 2016-10-07T21:17:11
Join Hound Tall on a walk down the fractal path of psychedelic drugs. This episode is all about tripping. It gets, predictably, weird as fuck. Dr. Cole Marta discusses Listen
Scientology from 2016-09-20T22:08:29
This month they discuss that most Hollywood of religious groups; Scientology! Recorded across the street from the Sci-ti celebrity center! They are brave. With expert, investigative journalist M...
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Science Stories of the Week from 2016-06-03T06:52:11
Hound Tall's first concept episode! The top 5 (or is it 6?) science stories of the week. The week which took place a month ago. Don't try to understand it, just enjoy it. Know that they discuss ...
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History of Baseball from 2016-05-06T23:14:57
We go sports for the first time ever on Hound Tall but don't be scared, it's funny and fascinating. The history of the sport, steroids, and how Hispanics learned to love the Dodgers. With sports...
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Raves and the History of Electronic Music from 2016-04-07T21:57:24
Raves and the History of Electronic Music featuring Sunshine Jones of Dubtribe Sound System and comics : Ari Shaffir (This is not Happening), Phoebe Robinson (Two Dope Queens) and Chris Cubas (@...
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Black History Month from 2016-02-25T18:12:59
Hound Tall is releasing a bit early this month to ensure that our Black History Month episode comes out during...Black History Month! This is a great, at time challenging conversation but they m...
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Women in Politics from 2016-02-05T02:02:54
In an example of perfect timing we're talking all about women in political elections. Can Hillary win? Why do we doubt her? Are we all sexist? Are cowboy boots feminine? Professor Meredith Conro...
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The Gay Normal from 2015-12-04T00:09:03
THE GAY NORMAL: What happens to a young gay person when they are born in the burbs? What happens to an old Gay person when they can't afford the big city anymore? What kind of TV do boring gay p...
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Burning Man from 2015-10-01T16:32:11
Burning Man! What is it? Why does it exist? Does it even matter? Why do people love it and hate it so much? We discuss it's history and it's mystery. With Brian Doherty, author of This Is Bu...
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Pseudo Science and Snake Oil from 2015-08-07T04:51:02
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, last years "Skeptic of the Year" and pseudo science debunker joins Moshe, Fortune Feimster, Jen Kirkman and Reggie Watts on a live from Montreal's Just For Laughs sold out reco...
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Magical History from 2015-07-09T07:00
A jaunt through the history of performance magic! With legendary mentalist Max Maven, and comedians: Brent Weinbach, Sarah Schaefer and Derek Hughes. Fun, illusion, pork and secrets!
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Buggin Out!- Extreme Entomology and the Amazon from 2015-06-04T07:00
Extreme Entomology and the Amazon with Phil Torres, entomologist, host of TechKnow and science adventurer! Underneath your feet, in your bed, on your body live the creepy crawly things of nightm...
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History of Hip Hop from 2015-05-07T07:00
THE HISTORY OF HIP HOP! Live from The Cynicave @ Lost Weekend Video in SF. Apologies for any audio wonkiness! This incredibly interesting and super duper funny ep. takes us through the history o...
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Dark History of San Francisco from 2015-04-02T21:46:37
Live at this year's SF Sketchfest, it's a discussion on the dark history of San Francisco. From it's inception to the gold rush, to the hippies, to the gay movement, San Francisco has always bee...
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Black Holes, and The Arrow of Time with Dr. Sean Carroll from 2015-03-06T04:40:21
Black Holes, and The Arrow of Time with renowned physicist Dr. Sean Carroll, and comedians Pete Holmes and Joe DeRosa!
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That's Gay: Homosexuality with Dr Winston Wilde from 2015-02-06T02:45:40
This month we talk about being gay, the history of Homosexuality, why and how it exists and why Gay people are so dang cool with Dr. Winston Wilde. Also we introduce the Hound Tall Giving Initia...
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Renegade History with Thaddeus Russell, Greg Proops and Matt Kirshen from 2015-01-08T08:05:27
History professor Thaddeus Russell joins comedians Greg Proops and Matt Kirshen to discuss "Renegade History", the history of the united states as it has been shaped by the fringes of society. G...
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Being Brown in America with Reza Aslan, Maz Jobrani and Ian Karmel from 2014-12-04T21:28:03
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Death with Catlin Doughty, Kumail Nanjiani and Chelsea Peretti from 2014-11-06T07:49
This installment of the Hound Tall Discussion Series is brought to you by DEATH!! That scary specter clicking its bony fingers together, waiting for us all. This months expert is Catlin Doughty ...
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Polyamory with Christopher Ryan, Nick Kroll and Nikki Glaser from 2014-10-16T17:13:14
You guys did so good at listening and subscribing and stuff that we decided to drop another episode TWO WEEKS EARLY!! Expert Christopher Ryan (author of the best seller Sex At Dawn) joi...
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Harems with Jillian Lauren, Pete Holmes and Beth Stelling from 2014-10-02T07:00
For the inaugural episode of Hound Tall, Moshe and guests Pete Holmes and Beth Stelling discuss life in the harmen of the Sultan of Brunei with expert, Jillian Lauren (Author of Some Girls, My ...
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