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Ep 64 | "Best Mustache Award," and Other Ways to Fix the Oscars | Guest: Andrew Young Feb 21, 2019

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The biggest problem with the Academy Awards is: not enough trophies. Comedian and Hollywood insider Andrew Young joins Heaton to suggest new category awards, like "Best Fake Accent" or "Most Tasteful Sex Scene." Plus, a new "How to with Heaton: Balancing a Checkbook."

Ep 63 | The Impact of The Twilight Zone | Guest: James III Feb 20, 2019

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"The Twilight Zone" has it all: Cold War hysteria, gremlins, conformity and individualism, robots, totalitarianism, witches—the list goes on. Heaton brings on comedian James III to discuss one of the greatest programs to ever grace television.

Ep 62 | The Transgender Military Ban | Guest: Carina Magyar Feb 19, 2019

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Standup and transgender comedian Carina Magyar joins Heaton to discuss the military ban, the difference between the "yuck" and "kill" factors, and the interplay between biology and psychology in gender dysphoria.

Ep 61 | The New Right | Guest: Lauren Chen Feb 18, 2019

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Lauren Chen, host of "Roaming Millennial Uncensored," joins Heaton to map out how conservatives in their twenties think, and how the political landscape will change as they come into their own. Plus, Heaton's producer Jennings contacts several of Heaton's ex-girlfriends to solicit listener feedback about the show.

Ep 60 | Requiem for the Prince of the Outback Feb 15, 2019

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Heaton's personal hero, Prince Leonard, passed away this week, after a storied history of fighting in World War II, declaring independence from Australia, and thwarting an onerous wheat quota. In a special tribute episode, Heaton goes over the life of Australia's homegrown monarch.

Ep 59 | Tales from a Sex Cult | Guest: Bridget Phetasy Feb 14, 2019

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Bridget Phetasy is a former Playboy Advisor, and presently a writer and standup comedian. Also, she was in a sex cult. Heaton talks to her about dating advice, but mostly, about what it's like to be in a sex cult, and if he should visit one on his next vacation.

Ep 58 | The Fight over Feminism | Guest: Cathy Reisenwitz Feb 13, 2019

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Is the patriarchy the Illuminati with gonads? Where is all the anti-maleness and anti-feminism originating? How do we position ourselves in yon slap fight? Cathy Reisenwitz writes at "Sex and the State" and is a columnist at the Bay City Beacon. She joins Heaton to jump into the issue of feminism, sex positivity, and when claiming injustice becomes a competition.

Ep 57 | The Great Leap Forward Something Something Wind Power | Guest: Brian Brushwood Feb 12, 2019

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed the New Green Deal to Congress last week, designed to radically overhaul and control the US economy, fight climate change, and raise Heaton's blood pressure to staggering heights. Brian Brushwood joins the program to calm Heaton down and explain how AOC is actually progressivism's response to Donald Trump. Later, Heaton reveals a new cooking segment with a special recipe.

Ep 56 | The Great American Sex Desert | Guest: Billy Binion Feb 11, 2019

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Despite what you may think, Americans are having less sex today than in previous eras. Billy Binion of Reason comes on to make sense of America's laggardly sex life. (Then afterwards, Heaton adds to the growing chorus of Virginia politicians scandals, and begs forgiveness from his audience for a horrible faux pas.)

Ep. 55 | The Super Model Amusement Park | Guest: Jimmy Failla Feb 08, 2019

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In a Friday grab bag episode, comedian Jimmy Failla comes on to suss out headlines with Heaton. Including: why Thai parliament candidates are changing their names; the world's most conscientious burglar, the latest Burger King lawsuit; and why you can legally watch erotic films on library computers in Chicago.

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