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Easy Listening - Ep.121 - When Family and Career Get Toxic Jul 29, 2021

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Britney Spears is once again getting flooded with media attention. But this time, it’s not for her world tours or Vegas residencies. Britney is still in the thick of dealing with her conservatorship - a word that most of us never heard of. Today, we feature TOXIC: The Britney Spears story, where the hosts dive into the nightmare that has become a reality for the one of the world’s most famous women. This is Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts. GIna Grad and Teresa Strasser welcome you to the show!

Easy Listening Ep. - 120 - The Dave Chappelle Podcast Jul 22, 2021

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The Midnight Miracle was recorded during Chappelle’s legendary 2020 Summer Camp in an intimate setting at “The Shack” — a mechanic’s garage retrofitted as a clubhouse. Inside, listeners get the sense they’re sitting in on conversations among friends. Chapelle and friends -- Talib Kweli and yasiin bey.

Easy Listening - Ep. 119 - WHEN GUESTS GET UNDER YOUR SKIN Jul 15, 2021

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What do you get when you cross a devout Jew with conservative beliefs and a formerly drug-addicted comedian who believes compassion and love can heal? Russell Brand interviewing Ben Shapiro. Ben even warns Russell mid-interview that they’re both going to upset their fan base by even talking to each other. This week on Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts, We explore Russell Brand’s pod and enjoy this sit down and talk about their differences. Gina Grad and Teresa Strasser welcome you to the show.

Easy Listening - Ep. 118 - Bill Cosby Conviction Unravels Jul 08, 2021

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Bill Cosby was released from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned on a technicality. It’s time to look back on a podcast we covered just after its release, “Chasing Cosby” which gives many of his victims a voice. Judge Joe Brown and Phylishia Rashad have recently chimed in on the controversy, but today we hear from the victims, and encourage you to give this series a listen. This is Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts. Teresa Strasser and GIna Grad welcome you to the show.

Easy Listening - Ep. 117 - Take it Back! Jul 01, 2021

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Admit it. You’ve said at least one thing in your life that you wish you could take back. Now, imagine having a microphone on you and having that take broadcast to thousands of people and having it live on the internet for all eternity. Most people say “no thanks” to that gamble. Sometimes you win the jackpot and other times you roll a career-ending snake-eyes. We’ll discuss these podcast controversies today on Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts. Gina Grad and Teresa Strasser welcome you to the show.

Easy Listening - Ep. 116 - Our Favorite Podcast Scandals Jun 24, 2021

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It’s a new medium, but it’s hard to imagine a world without it. Almost overnight, there are literally hundreds of thousands of them, new ones every day, some say as many as a million. And in the short life of the podcast boom, there have already been a few scandals, today, we review a few of our favorites, from an untoward encounter with a cat, to some real bad DMs to a an email firing and an offensive t-shirt. This is EL, a podcast about podcasts. Teresa Strasser and GIna Grad welcome you to the show.

Easy Listening - Ep. 115 - Looking Forward to 70 Jun 17, 2021

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If you want a heads up about how something is about to go down, you ask someone who’s done it already. This applies to literally everything on the planet. So if we know it makes sense to ask an expert, why do so many people ignore the chance to chat with the older generation who’ve been down that road already and know where all the potholes and speed bumps are? This week on Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts, we feature a show that squeezes every last ounce of wisdom out of guests who are 70 years and older. It’s like a Sunday drive that leaves you feeling energized, grateful and better prepared for your next turn behind the wheel. Gina Grad and Teresa Strasser welcome you to the show.

Easy Listening - Ep. 114 - The Truth About Navy Seals: We Can’t Handle It Jun 10, 2021

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The men of Seal Team 7 called their chief a psycho, a man capable of grisly crimes. For the most part, the world of this elite fighting force was top secret. A new podcast THE LINE from APPLE TV covers the trial of a SEAL accused of war crimes and in doing so cracks open questions not only about the military, but about branding, social media and how our country is divided. This is Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts. Teresa Strasser and Gina Grad welcome you to the show!

Easy Listening - Ep.113 - Forgive THIS! Jun 03, 2021

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It’s been said that holding onto a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. But sometimes that poison concoction is just so tempting...just a little swig will keep you straight. The problem is that the poison turns bitter every time. So why do we hold onto resentments? In this episode of Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts, we hear from experts to find out why we grudge and how we stop. I’m GIna Grad and I’m Teresa Strasser. Welcome to the show!

Easy Listening - Ep. 112 - Surviving The Great Depresh May 27, 2021

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It’s now a category unto itself. Podcasts Addressing Mental Illness With a Very Light Touch. We’ve covered the Mental Illness Happy Hour, The Mental Health Comedy Podcast and this week, we added a new one to our list of faves: Depresh Mode with John Moe. Funny, relatable chat about serious depresh - and who doesn’t love an abbrev? This is Easy Listening, a podcast about podcasts. We play clips, we kibbitz. Teresa Strasser and Gina Grad welcome you to the show.

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