Shut Up! Podcast Castos https://shutuppodcast.com This is a safe space for my thoughts—Black, unfiltered, unapologetic. A Black Canadian voice from Ottawa (Red Black) shaped by the Red, the Black, and the Green and the Red Blue (Rouge et Bleu). I don’t know exactly where this podcast is headed, but that’s the point. Like me, this podcast is a work in progress. It grows, shifts, and evolves as I do. Maybe it becomes a community, maybe it stays just me and this one mic. Either way, I’m here, and I’ve got something to say—so Shut Up! Mon, 18 May 2026 18:04:06 +0000 en-us © 2022 Shutup Podcast https://episodes.castos.com/66d91183effda3-53715316/dbaf873b-da32-4e44-8f4c-97a019a11e26-SUP-main-Logo-3000x3000-1-scaled.jpg Shut Up! Podcast https://shutuppodcast.com This is a safe space for my thoughts—Black, unfiltered, unapologetic. A Black Canadian voice from Ottawa (Red Black) shaped by the Red, the Black, and the Green and the Red Blue (Rouge et Bleu). I don’t know exactly where this podcast is headed, but that’s the point. Like me, this podcast is a work in progress. It grows, shifts, and evolves as I do. Maybe it becomes a community, maybe it stays just me and this one mic. Either way, I’m here, and I’ve got something to say—so Shut Up! B. Black episodic This is a safe space for my thoughts—Black, unfiltered, unapologetic. A Black Canadian voice from Ottawa (Red Black) shaped by the Red, the Black, and the Green and the Red Blue (Rouge et Bleu). I don’t know exactly where this podcast is headed, but that’s the point. Like me, this podcast is a work in progress. It grows, shifts, and evolves as I do. Maybe it becomes a community, maybe it stays just me and this one mic. Either way, I’m here, and I’ve got something to say—so Shut Up! B. Black shutuppodcast411@gmail.com true https://feeds.castos.com/0p1qv yes <![CDATA[341: The World Burns]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 18:04:06 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2466045 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/341-the-world-burns In this episode, I talk about what I like to do while listening to music, feeling unimpressed, and 11 sentences that show you have boundaries. I also share my thoughts after finishing The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, explain why I’ve been reciting “M-O-N-E-Y, STAY FLY” throughout the episode, how Drake’s latest release reminded me of my journey as a Highly Sensitive Person, and why it felt like the whole world was trying to gaslight me this past week.

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about what I like to do while listening to music, feeling unimpressed, and 11 sentences that show you have boundaries. I also share my thoughts after finishing The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, explain why I’ve been reciting “M-O-N-E-Y, STAY FLY” throughout the episode, how Drake’s latest release reminded me of my journey as a Highly Sensitive Person, and why it felt like the whole world was trying to gaslight me this past week.

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]]> 00:35:40 <![CDATA[340: Loving These Hoes]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:10 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2462821 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/340-loving-these-hoes In this episode, I discuss a thought I had at work, a thought I had at the grocery store, the 2026 Canadian Census, a clip that reminded me about the importance of setting boundaries, white comedians when it’s their turn at a roast, and what I get for loving these hoes. 

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]]> full true In this episode, I discuss a thought I had at work, a thought I had at the grocery store, the 2026 Canadian Census, a clip that reminded me about the importance of setting boundaries, white comedians when it’s their turn at a roast, and what I get for loving these hoes. 

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]]> 00:32:24 <![CDATA[339: Close To The Edge 3]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 17:12:06 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2460183 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/339-close-to-the-edge-3 In this episode, I talk about my inability to wish everyone well, rethinking masculinity, white people’s struggle to understand the term "white privilege," working for Spirit Airlines, and how the last day of that pre-retirement workshop left me feeling depressed by forcing me to think about getting old.

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about my inability to wish everyone well, rethinking masculinity, white people’s struggle to understand the term "white privilege," working for Spirit Airlines, and how the last day of that pre-retirement workshop left me feeling depressed by forcing me to think about getting old.

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]]> 00:51:54 <![CDATA[338: Close To The Edge 2]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 00:26:44 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2455810 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/338close-to-the-edge-2 In this episode, I talk about protecting my peace, feeling like a kid who’s had too much sugar, overthinking my Randomness segments, comparing myself to other podcasts, the pre-retirement workshop I attended today, something @ideffoverthink said that had me fired up, and the email my employer sent out for Mental Health Week that nearly pushed me to the edge again.

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about protecting my peace, feeling like a kid who’s had too much sugar, overthinking my Randomness segments, comparing myself to other podcasts, the pre-retirement workshop I attended today, something @ideffoverthink said that had me fired up, and the email my employer sent out for Mental Health Week that nearly pushed me to the edge again.

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]]> 00:40:22 <![CDATA[337: Close To The Edge]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 00:54:59 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2453053 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/337-close-to-the-edge In this episode, I talk about a comedian who got under my skin, what I mean by “I hate men,” the Netflix series Man on Fire, and check in on my current mental state. 

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about a comedian who got under my skin, what I mean by “I hate men,” the Netflix series Man on Fire, and check in on my current mental state. 

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]]> 00:39:58 <![CDATA[336: Wearing My Work Clothes]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:10:53 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2440570 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/336-wearing-my-work-clothes In this episode, after reciting some poetry by 2Pac, I talk about my new “raw dog” intro, the president of the United States having to insist that he’s not a rapist/pedophile, how white people can imagine a world with dragons as long as there are no Black people in it, remembering that I’m not like them, and the intersection between being a peacemaker and self-sacrifice.

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]]> full true In this episode, after reciting some poetry by 2Pac, I talk about my new “raw dog” intro, the president of the United States having to insist that he’s not a rapist/pedophile, how white people can imagine a world with dragons as long as there are no Black people in it, remembering that I’m not like them, and the intersection between being a peacemaker and self-sacrifice.

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]]> 00:39:01 <![CDATA[335: To Be Or Not To Be]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:27:53 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2437779 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/335-to-be-or-not-to-be In this episode, I talk about the topics I won’t be discussing (I’m saying but not saying), not apologizing for making fun of RFK Jr.’s voice, my favourite type of white person, the ability to be hurtful, and figuring out the line between being special and not special.

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]]> 00:36:39 <![CDATA[334: Snuffin' Jesus]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:59:43 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2427671 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/334-snuffin-jesus In this episode, I talk about shutting down as an introvert, Illmatic Day, 4/20, the Peaceful Journey 260313 mix by DJ Ducats, and how I sometimes let things get to me, especially this past week.

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about shutting down as an introvert, Illmatic Day, 4/20, the Peaceful Journey 260313 mix by DJ Ducats, and how I sometimes let things get to me, especially this past week.

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]]> 00:45:38 <![CDATA[333: Speaking Ill of the Dead]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:17:11 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2419924 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/333-speaking-ill-of-the-dead In today’s episode, I get into manipulative people, why I nearly made this a French episode, the sci-fi fantasy book I’m reading, and what I love about math. I also touch on putting your business online, revisit a Scarface scene, and share two moments this week where I thought about a dead white racist.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I get into manipulative people, why I nearly made this a French episode, the sci-fi fantasy book I’m reading, and what I love about math. I also touch on putting your business online, revisit a Scarface scene, and share two moments this week where I thought about a dead white racist.

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]]> 00:45:29 <![CDATA[332: Do You Love Me?]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:59:09 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2417952 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/332-do-you-love-me In this episode, I clarify a point I made about Christianity in the previous episode. I talk about how much I’m enjoying season 2 of Paradise, being feenin’ for more books like the Red Rising series, and re-reading Revolutionary Suicide, which has me thinking about how people get radicalized. I also get into the reality of promoting a podcast and why I struggle with it. And finally, I reflect on whether or not I love my podcast.

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]]> full true In this episode, I clarify a point I made about Christianity in the previous episode. I talk about how much I’m enjoying season 2 of Paradise, being feenin’ for more books like the Red Rising series, and re-reading Revolutionary Suicide, which has me thinking about how people get radicalized. I also get into the reality of promoting a podcast and why I struggle with it. And finally, I reflect on whether or not I love my podcast.

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]]> 00:39:13 <![CDATA[331: The Meaning of Easter to an Ex-Christian]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:14:05 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2415245 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/331-the-meaning-of-easter-to-an-ex-christian In this episode, I walk back a take from last time about a recent purchase, revisit my thoughts on people who aren’t into politics after a Joshua Doss video made me realize I actually had a point, share a quick story about resisting obvious solutions, and talk about why a simple "Happy Easter" made me feel the need to reaffirm where I stand today.


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]]> full true In this episode, I walk back a take from last time about a recent purchase, revisit my thoughts on people who aren’t into politics after a Joshua Doss video made me realize I actually had a point, share a quick story about resisting obvious solutions, and talk about why a simple "Happy Easter" made me feel the need to reaffirm where I stand today.


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]]> 00:52:23 <![CDATA[330: Not Into Politics]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:40:19 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2409930 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/330-not-into-politics In this episode, I discuss my expired driver’s license, the end of Lent, a recent purchase that made me question my ability to speak on financial freedom like I initially intended, and how Darrow, the main character of the Red Rising series, got me thinking about people who aren’t into politics. (Warning: the last part contains spoilers.)

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]]> full true In this episode, I discuss my expired driver’s license, the end of Lent, a recent purchase that made me question my ability to speak on financial freedom like I initially intended, and how Darrow, the main character of the Red Rising series, got me thinking about people who aren’t into politics. (Warning: the last part contains spoilers.)

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]]> 00:32:07 <![CDATA[329: Didn't Know Better]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2403960 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/329-didnt-know-better In this episode, I talk about the new changes to my podcast setup, how the movie Project Hail Mary got me thinking about the art of storytelling, why I didn’t hate Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man, how Democrats who sat out the last election reminded me of a scene from Titanic, and the train of thought I went down while listening to old 80s and 90s slow jams.

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]]> full true In this episode, I talk about the new changes to my podcast setup, how the movie Project Hail Mary got me thinking about the art of storytelling, why I didn’t hate Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man, how Democrats who sat out the last election reminded me of a scene from Titanic, and the train of thought I went down while listening to old 80s and 90s slow jams.

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]]> 00:34:39 <![CDATA[328: Outside The Manosphere 2]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:03:43 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2400306 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/328-outside-the-manosphere-2 In this episode, I get back into the habit of recording on Wednesdays, explain why I’m pissed at Amazon (despite the long list of other reasons), talk about emotional intelligence, the problem with dumb people, and share some new thoughts since my last episode about Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere.

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]]> full true In this episode, I get back into the habit of recording on Wednesdays, explain why I’m pissed at Amazon (despite the long list of other reasons), talk about emotional intelligence, the problem with dumb people, and share some new thoughts since my last episode about Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere.

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]]> 00:41:49 <![CDATA[327: Outside The Manosphere]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:43:58 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2397165 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/327-outside-the-manosphere In this episode, I discuss Pi Day, how TikTok recently pissed me off, the sound bite of the week, why I don’t trust people who discourage Black folks from voting, and my raw first thoughts after watching Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, Inside the Manosphere.

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]]> full true In this episode, I discuss Pi Day, how TikTok recently pissed me off, the sound bite of the week, why I don’t trust people who discourage Black folks from voting, and my raw first thoughts after watching Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, Inside the Manosphere.

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]]> 01:00:19 <![CDATA[326: Finger In The Butt]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:15:20 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2387968 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/326-finger-in-the-butt In this episode, I discuss a quote that got me thinking about boundaries, the passing of Jesse Jackson, why Elon Musk ain’t no Jesse Jackson, redoing my website, a message from TikTok creator @Iamsoulqueenwu, and the events that led me to finally get a physical after turning 40.

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]]> full true In this episode, I discuss a quote that got me thinking about boundaries, the passing of Jesse Jackson, why Elon Musk ain’t no Jesse Jackson, redoing my website, a message from TikTok creator @Iamsoulqueenwu, and the events that led me to finally get a physical after turning 40.

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]]> 00:50:04 <![CDATA[325: Don’t Call Me N****r]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:07:22 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2380235 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/325-dont-call-me-nr In this episode, I discuss the new ShutupPodcast site, how little I actually knew about credit cards and personal finance, something that bothers me after discovering a new podcast, the kind of book reviews I don’t like, what I’d do if I were on the U.S. hockey team, and my personal history with the N-word.

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]]> full true In this episode, I discuss the new ShutupPodcast site, how little I actually knew about credit cards and personal finance, something that bothers me after discovering a new podcast, the kind of book reviews I don’t like, what I’d do if I were on the U.S. hockey team, and my personal history with the N-word.

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]]> 00:54:51 <![CDATA[324: Virtuous Con Weekend]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:19:12 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2371862 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/324-virtuous-con-weekend In today’s episode, I talk about the conflict of being a Black Canadian during the Canada–U.S. Olympic hockey finals, the wack-ass open mic show I sat through yesterday, and my reflections from Virtuous Con weekend.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I talk about the conflict of being a Black Canadian during the Canada–U.S. Olympic hockey finals, the wack-ass open mic show I sat through yesterday, and my reflections from Virtuous Con weekend.

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]]> 01:05:02 <![CDATA[323: Speechless]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:54:49 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2363956 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/323-speechless In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless.

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]]> 01:04:38 <![CDATA[322: The Biggest Hater]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:11:06 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2352762 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/322-my-biggest-hater In today’s episode, I talk about Donald Trump disrespecting a female reporter, my journey into subscribing to the Grits & Eggs Podcast, hearing my email read on my favorite shows, and a journal entry I wrote about my biggest hater.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I talk about Donald Trump disrespecting a female reporter, my journey into subscribing to the Grits & Eggs Podcast, hearing my email read on my favorite shows, and a journal entry I wrote about my biggest hater.

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]]> 01:00:44 <![CDATA[321: Maestro, Michie Mee and Muzion]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:26:00 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2345027 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/321 In today’s episode, I reflect on Day 1 of Black History Month 2026, what it meant to see my heroes on stamps, the mention of Jay-Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Jill Scott’s upcoming album, and my week of catsitting.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I reflect on Day 1 of Black History Month 2026, what it meant to see my heroes on stamps, the mention of Jay-Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Jill Scott’s upcoming album, and my week of catsitting.

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]]> 00:36:29 <![CDATA[320: Nightclub Economics]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:58:37 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2338077 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/320-club-economics In today’s episode, I reflect on a viral video from a Miami nightclub that stuck with me more than I expected and sent me down a personal rabbit hole about club culture, status, and masculinity. It brought back memories of how I used to feel in those spaces and made me realize that The Roots and Little Brother were saying something I wasn’t ready to hear back then. I also share a separate reminder to check in on your mental health.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I reflect on a viral video from a Miami nightclub that stuck with me more than I expected and sent me down a personal rabbit hole about club culture, status, and masculinity. It brought back memories of how I used to feel in those spaces and made me realize that The Roots and Little Brother were saying something I wasn’t ready to hear back then. I also share a separate reminder to check in on your mental health.

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]]> 00:49:17 <![CDATA[319: Because Quitting is Too Easy]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:21:50 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2329033 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/319-because-quitting-is-too-easy In today’s episode I talk about my recent birthday trip to Playa Del Carmen Mexico.

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]]> full true In today’s episode I talk about my recent birthday trip to Playa Del Carmen Mexico.

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]]> 01:06:55 <![CDATA[318: Future Me’s Problem]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:09:16 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2310741 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/318-future-mes-problem In this episode, I close out the year with my usual randomness: the episode I meant to record last Sunday but didn’t, family gatherings, reflections sparked by my upcoming trip and one thing I’m proud of from 2025, and what to expect in 2026 for this podcast.

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]]> full true In this episode, I close out the year with my usual randomness: the episode I meant to record last Sunday but didn’t, family gatherings, reflections sparked by my upcoming trip and one thing I’m proud of from 2025, and what to expect in 2026 for this podcast.

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]]> 00:26:51 <![CDATA[317: Ain’t Getting Younger]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:29:46 +0000 B. Black https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/61929/episode/2302465 https://shutuppodcast.castos.com/episodes/317-aint-getting-younger In today’s episode, I discuss what I like about this time of year, why I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about D-Day, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, The Running Man (2025), and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s thoughts about getting older.

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]]> full true In today’s episode, I discuss what I like about this time of year, why I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about D-Day, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, The Running Man (2025), and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s thoughts about getting older.

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