From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as they take on the roles of four heroes attempting to escape eternal damnation in DnD Hell! This episode contains Adult content and listener discretion is advised Don’t forget that you can support the show on Patreon Cast Includes GM is David Hearn @DaveHea ...
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On PREVAIL, a weekly interview podcast, the author and columnist Greg Olear discusses politics, world news, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, and the fight for democracy with authors, journalists, academics, diplomats, researchers, and other expert guests. Every Friday.
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Opus Dei & Opus Knight (with Gareth Gore)
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Gareth Gore is a financial journalist and editor with close to two decades of experience, who has reported from over twenty-five countries and covered some of the biggest financial stories. His writing has been published by Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and International Financing Review. He is the host of The Syndicate, which tells the behind-the-sc…
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S1 Ep 44 - Dicetopian Fiction
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The Happy Boys arrive in the 8th Layer of Hell. A layer of robots, rebellion and retribution. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as they take on th…
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John Roberts Is Not Your Friend (with David Daley)
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David Daley is the author of the national best-seller “Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count” and “Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy.” His journalism on democracy and voting rights appears regularly in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Slate, The New Republic and many other publication…
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Anthony Comstock: The Man Who Hated Women (with Amy Sohn)
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Anthony Comstock (1844-1915) would be nothing more than a footnote from an ugly, retrograde, and bygone period of American history, except that Dobbs made the laws that bear his name suddenly relevant again. But who was Comstock? What made him such a woman-hating weirdo? Why did he hold sway for so long, and how was Comstockery defeated? Amy Sohn, …
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S1 Ep 43 - Les Whisperables
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On their way to the 8th layer of Hell ‘The Happy Boys’ are forced to make a short detour into the mind of ‘The Turbulent Wind’ aka Henley Whispers. Will the team make it out alive or will they remain forever…lost in the wist. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong…
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Punishing Putin (with Stephanie Baker)
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Greg Olear talks to Stephanie Baker about her superb new book, “Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia,” on the West’s financial warfare against Putin after the invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the oligarchs and their complex relationships with Putin, the challenges of implementing economic sanctions on an economy as …
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We’re Not Going Back (with Rosanna Arquette)
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In this far-ranging discussion, Greg Olear talks to the actress, director, podcast host, and activist Rosanna Arquette about: Kamala Harris, the DNC, and the new hope around U.S. politics; what to expect at the presidential debate; the deal with RFK Jr.; the time she met Trump; the time she met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the Alexis Project and th…
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S1 Ep 42 The Velsharoom Where it Happens
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With Velsharoon subdued, The Happy Boys take custody of the old Arch Devil. His strength may be diminished but there’s one power of which he is still master...the power of persuasion. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action ro…
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Reprise | Active Learning Feedback Loop, or, Democracy Isn’t a Spectator Sport (with Robbie Harris) | April 12, 2024
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Robbie Harris is a strategic communications and behavior change subject matter expert with over 25 years’ experience working with local influencers, activists, civil society organizations, journalists, and senior stakeholders in Iraq, Syria, Africa, and Central America. She has designed and implemented successful programs for US DoD, DoS and USAID,…
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S1 Ep 41- The Way The Papa Crumbles
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The Happy Boys are given a lesson in betrayal. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as they take on the roles of four heroes attempting to escape ete…
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Reprise: Reprise: Failures of the Reconstruction: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic (with Manisha Sinha)
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Greg talks with the historian Manisha Sinha and discusses her book “The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920.” The book explores the period between the Civil War and World War I, highlighting the importance of Reconstruction in shaping the country. Sinha explains her motivation for writing the book and the signif…
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Reprise | From Cowboy State to Christofascist State: Kevin Roberts, Wyoming, Project 2025, and the Spectre of a Second Trump Term (with Rone Tempest)
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For 26 years, Rone Tempest was the national and foreign correspondent for the LA Times, based in Paris, New Delhi, Beijing, and Hong Kong, as well as the craziest capital city, Sacramento. After his retirement, he worked for Pro Publica and was the co-founder of the Wyoming nonprofit public policy news site, Wyofile. He’s taught journalism at Berke…
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S1 Ep 40 - Raising The Dead
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With the winners of 'Pitch Me Bitch' revealed The Happy Boys, and Hellywood, must deal the consequences From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as they …
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The Writer and the Whistleblower (SEASON FINALE, with Francine Prose)
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Francine Prose is the author of over 30 books. Her 12 novels include My New American Life, A Changed Man and Blue Angel, a finalist for the National Book Award. Her nonfiction works include the indispensable Reading Like a Writer; Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles; and The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired, a New York Times…
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Piracy, Penitentials, Comstock, and Flatware (with Jessica Cale)
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In this, the penultimate episode of Season 7 of the PREVAIL podcast, Greg Olear discusses (for a solid 20 minutes, which is probably too long, if we’re being honest) the events of the week: Donald’s earsay, Joe’s departure, Kamala’s ascension. Then, he welcomes Jessica Cale, the host of the DIRTY SEXY HISTORY podcast, to talk about her background a…
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S1 Ep 39 - You’ve Only Got Yourself To Shame
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Faced with a panel of infernal Judges it's time for The Happy Boy’s to test their sales skills in Hell’s Hottest show, 'Pitch Me Bitch!' From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of…
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Triumph of the Yuppies (with Tom McGrath)
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Tom McGrath was the editor-in-chief of Philadelphia magazine, as well as chief content officer of Metro Corp., the parent company of Philadelphia and Boston between 2010 and 2020. Under his leadership, the magazines won more than fifty awards for editorial excellence. In 2022, he was named Writer of the Year at the National City and Regional Magazi…
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Wartime Kyiv (with Illia Ponomarenko)
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Greg Olear opens with his thoughts on Project 2025, Trump’s odd fascination with Hannibal Lecter and his bromance with Jeffrey Epstein, and the Democratic palace coup, led by Danny Ocean. Then, Greg welcomes the Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko for a discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin, Zelensky, and his new book, “I Will …
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S1 Ep 38 - Once Upon a Time in Hellywood
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After earning an audience with the Arch Devil ‘Rude Paul’ the Happy Boys soon learn, that in Hellywood, getting in the room is only half the battle. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following …
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Debate This! (with “Bad” Brad Berkwitt)
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In this, the first episode of PREVAIL in three weeks, Greg Olear opens with his thoughts on the debate, the immunity ruling, the Kamala option, and the politically suicidal push to replace Biden at the top of the ticket. Then, Greg welcomes “Bad” Brad Berkwitt, a veteran who served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy, including 16 and a half in…
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S1 Ep 37 - Aside With Me.
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Gluebrick explores his new found powers as The Happy Boys quest leads them to…Hellywood From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as they take on the role…
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The Opposite of Chaos is Community (with Billy Ray)
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Billy Ray is a screenwriter and director. His writing credits include Color of Night, Captain Phillips, Richard Jewell, and The Hunger Games. He wrote and directed Shattered Glass, Breach, The Last Tycoon, and The Comey Rule. Since 2016, he’s been the messaging consigliere for the Democratic Party, helping scores of politicians and candidates with …
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With Gluebrick’s trial completed, the Happy Boys must journey back to Ice Tyson’s camp, but without his Barbarian strength what chance does Gluebrick stand against the Archdevil? From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role pl…
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Convictions: The Many Crimes of Donald Trump
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This week, Greg Olear shares 34 thoughts on 34 felony counts. Then, there is a reprise of the May 31 episode of “The Five 8,” in which Greg and LB try, and fail, to remember all of Donald’s crimes. Plus: blowing! Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhA Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channe…
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Honey Heist Part 1 (Teaser)
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If you go down to woods today your are SURE of a big surprise! Follow the story of 4 criminal bears as they attempt the greatest Heist of their lives. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. This episode con…
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Grozny Rules: The Global Disorder Endures (with Jason Pack)
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Jason Pack is the Founder of Libya-Analysis LLC, and the co-host of Disorder, a geopolitics podcast co-produced with Goalhanger Podcasts. He is a Senior Analyst for Emerging Challenges at the NATO Defence College Foundation in Rome. In partnership with NDCF, Jason leads a project entitled NATO and the Global Enduring Disorder, which produces a rang…
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S1 Ep 35 - Mushroom and Chive
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After tracking down the Arch Devil, Ice Tyson, The Happy Boys seek answers to how Gluebrick can control his rage. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our player…
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Rough Beast: A New Book by Greg Olear
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In this special “Rough Beast” book launch episode, the PREVAIL podcast is turned upside-down: Greg Olear is the guest, and the host is his wife, Stephanie St. John Olear. They talk about the new book, confirmation bias, and Biden’s chances of winning in November. Plus: Scar-Jo! Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZX…
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La Politica è Compromesso (with Alessandra, aka Alias Vaughn)
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Alessandra is an Italian journalist and political commentator who goes by the pen name Alias Vaughn. She’s been helping me understand the global political landscape—including what’s happening right here in the US—for going on eight years now. In this conversation, Greg Olear interviews Alessandra about her background and her interest in US politics…
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S1 Ep 34 - The Bigger They Are The Harder They Paul
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The Happy Boys continue their search for Ice Tyson. All that stands in their way…a frozen lake and a hungry Remorhaz From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our pla…
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Fetal Personhoodwinked: Christian Right Observations (with Jenny Cohn)
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Jenny Cohn is an attorney, election integrity advocate, and political writer whose articles have appeared in the New York Review of Books, Who What Why, The Independent, Salon, and the Bucks County Beacon. She now covers the Christian right at her Substack, the Christian Right Observer Weekly, or CROW. Cohn talks to Greg Olear about her work on ele…
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Days of Our Lies (with Kimberley Johnson)
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Before launching START ME UP, the political interview podcast, Kimberley Johnson—that’s Kimberley with an “e-y”—wrote several books, including “The Virgin Diaries”; maintained a popular blog; and, for ten years, had a recurring role—as a cop!—on a soap opera. She’s an activist and a champion of women’s rights. Her podcast premiered in 2016. In this…
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S1 Ep 33 - Friends in Ice Places
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The Happy boys depart Lady Subzero Susans palace and begin their search for the 2nd Archdevil of Maladomini. Along the way they encounter a band of Merry Fellows. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loos…
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Candidates, Courts & Cartels (with Ethan Bearman)
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Ethan Bearman is a multifaceted talent spanning law, technology, politics, and media. He has his own law firm, he has 25 years of business experience and 10 years of media experience. He had his own radio show, and he’s been on networks like CNN, DW, France24, HLN, i24 News, NewsNation, Fox Business, and Fox News, where he’s sparred with the likes …
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Like Hell Matt Gaetz is Winning, and Other Tales of Danger Close (with Gal Suburban)
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Gal Suburban is an open source researcher who has spent the last six years deep-diving on fifth generation warfare, psyops, corrupt creatures of the Florida swamp, and traitors to our democracy. In this conversation, Greg Olear and Gal Suburban discuss various topics including Gal's focus on understanding anti-democratic influencers, the concept of…
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S1 Ep 32 - Dex Save The Last Dance
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An Arch Devil, her romantic suiters and The Happy Boys walk into a Ball…it goes exactly how you would expect. From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast. Loosely following the rules of D&D 5e join our players as…
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