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This Week's Top-Rated Podcasts for May 12, 2025.
We spent the last week devouring content and found three must-listen podcasts from PBD, Diary of a CEO, and Joe Rogan.

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The Details
π° PBD podcast dives deep into current events to start the month of May.
π₯ Diary of a CEO picks away at Chris Eubank Jr.βs fight with Conor Benn. An amazing look into the life of these two boxers.
π©ββοΈ Joe Rogan sits down with the entertaining Julian Machaels.
π Epstein-Prince Andrew update: Trump humiliates Carney, and India vs. Pakistan is all on the board.
π£ Episode 584 of the PBD podcast covers an array of topics, from Trump's latest developments, frustrations with Epstein documents, tariffs, Asian tensions, conflict between India & Pakistan, the worst statement to say to your spouse or significant other, and more.
Key Highlights and Notables:
India & Pakistan Conflict
Five Muslim terrorists from Pakistan attack an area in Kashmir, killing only men, and India retaliates.
The team touches on rumors with China stoking the fire and Pakistan's nuclear threats.
Since the airing of the podcast, India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal. Update here.
Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister, visits America.
The team discusses how the Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, lost the Canadian election and the first meeting between Carney and Trump. Trump controls the narrative.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum warns about an energy emergency in America.
There is a massive energy shortage in America. Companies are trying to get micronuclear reactors to power their data centers.
Failure to build domestic data centers may force companies to host data abroad, raising concerns over national data sovereignty.
Prince Andrew-Jeffrey Epstein Update
John Bryan, Prince Andrew's former adviser, claims ties with Epstein and Prince Andrew in a leaked video, and James O'Keefe exposes the truth.
Lowering tariffs for the U.K. and the beginning of Trump making international deals with other countries.
What is the number one statement that damages relationships?
"Why can't you be more like Mrs. or Ms. So-and-so?"
The team shares their thoughts on this statement from relationship experts.
Who is it for?
The PBD is for people interested in U.S. politics, international affairs, and media narratives surrounding Trump. The format often includes in-depth commentary, viral video clips, and real-time analysis of social media content.
The show balances political insight with energetic commentary, giving great insight into current events.
Viral Shorts
π₯ Steven Bartlett sits down with Chris Eubank Jr. after his historic fight with Conor Benn.
π₯ Chris Eubank Jr. is a British professional boxer. Holding the International Boxing Organization middleweight title since 2024, and the World Boxing Association interim middleweight title twice between 2015 and 2021.
Steven Cliff Bartlett doesn't typically sit down with professional fighters, so I didn't have high expectations for his sit-down, and after watching it, I was horribly wrong.
The interview comes after Chris Eubank's memorable victory over the controversial Conor Benn. A fight that may live on forever in the sport of boxing.
Key Highlights and Notables:
The interview really has it all, from the emotional reconnection between Chris and his father to the infamous egg slap before the fight, and addressing Conor Bennβs failed doping test.
Chris speaks about the loss of his brother and the emotional aspects of his personal life leading to the fight.
Chris delicately explains the amount of money he was paid for the fight and how so many boxers fall into the pitfalls of boxing success and become soft.
Eubank Jr. discusses the potential of a future rematch between him and Conor Benn and how this fight was one for the ages.
Who is it for?
Even if you're not a fan of the sport, this one is an emotional rollercoaster and dives into the lives of professional fighters. Particularly into the life of Chris Eubank Jr., creating the protagonist of his own story. There is a lot jammed into this 1:48 min podcast, so you will not be disappointed.
Joe Rogan Experience #2313 with Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is an American fitness trainer, nutritionist, businesswoman, and podcast host.
Books mentioned: Tom O'Neil's Chaos, Norman Ohler's Blitzed, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s The Real Anthony Fauci.
Great Quote of the day. Jillian: "You can lick everything in the fridge." It will make sense if you watch it.
Key Highlights and Notables:
Big Food Narrative
Julian addresses her thoughts and stance during the "You Can Be Healthy at Any Size Movement.β She also explains how corporations hired dieticians to contrive intuitive eating to promote food sales.
Covid Issues
It wouldn't be a great Rogan interview without a Covid rant. The two jump into the Covid discussion several times, while looping the boomer generation in.
Pollution
Julian and Joe explore the effects of industrial farming run-off and lasting pollution from the LA fires.
Impacts of puberty blockers on children
Used on sexual offenders, can't orgasm, affects bone density, and a whole host of other issues.
Gender-affirming drugs are a multi-billion-dollar business. Mainly funded by Pfizer.
The psychological impact of gender affirmation as children become older.
MK Ultra and psychedelic drug studies during the war
Connections between Charles Manson, the Unabomber, and the U.S. government's controversial MK Ultra with Louis Jolyon West.
U.S. government LSD studies and issues around them, and the connections. Old army studies on soldiers given meth, LSD, and acid.
Who is it for?
The Interview meanders off and on, but it is a relaxing listen for an array of topics. Although they do get into the insane side of what people are capable of, it is a good, light-hearted conversation, entertaining all the way. It's not the type of podcast where you have to take notes to remember every talking point.
A great listen if you're working out, walking, or driving in your car.

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