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The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

By: The American Spectator
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Commentary on current events and interviews with prominent figures in politics, media and culture.2022 - The American Spectator Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Here’s Everything Wrong With Taylor Frankie Paul and MomTok
    Mar 31 2026

    The premier of the latest season of The Bachelorette was suddenly canceled due to recent and previous domestic violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul, who Disney and ABC had selected as the show’s star. Taylor Frankie Paul’s rise to fame has been fueled by her toxic tendencies, some of which are documented on the Hulu show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

    On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss footage of the incident, which involves Paul throwing metal chairs at her boyfriend and her daughter. Ellie and Lyrah call out Disney for selecting Paul despite her criminal history, and also go through the problems that are displayed by Paul and her group of friends known as MomTok. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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    14 mins
  • Radical Left Protesters Cheer for American Troops to Be in Caskets
    Mar 30 2026

    A demonstrator at the “Hands off Iran” protest in Philadelphia was caught on video cheering for American troops to be returned “in a casket,” and called for the Iranian regime to bring the U.S. “to its knees.”

    The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the protest and the protester’s speech for cheering for the death of Americans. They discuss the Left’s lack of insightful thought on the Iran war and their hatred of President Trump. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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    10 mins
  • Men And Women Both Suck: The Woes of ‘Looksmaxxing’
    Mar 27 2026

    The trend of “looksmaxxing,” which involves men hyper-fixating on their look to become physically attractive, with some going to extreme measures by hammering their cheekbones or breaking their jaws.

    On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss how the trend is attributed to the lack of meaningful relationships between men and women. They point out how influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular are cautionary tales of what happens when men emphasize looks over character and concrete skills. Melissa and Scott survey what’s going on amongst young men and women, pointing out the return of blue-collar jobs and traditional values that are appealing again. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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    29 mins
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