8 Sep 2026 · 39 min
How AI Will Enslave Humans & Destroy Civilization - 5CAST (#25) Ft. Greg Stoker
Sitting down with Greg Stoker to talk AI and data centers.
Podcast · Society & Culture
5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan
by Andrew Callaghan · English · Society & Culture
This is the official audio feed of Andrew Callaghan's weekly broadcast '5CAST' featuring a wide cast of illustrious guests.
- New episodes
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 21 min
- Latest
- 8 Sep 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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3 Aug 2026 · 58 min
How U.S. Prisons Wrongfully Convict Millions - 5CAST (#24) ft. Maggie Freleng
Today we sat down with Maggie Freleng, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist specializing in wrongful convictions.
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1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Reckless Ben Interview (Ft. Courtney Love) - 5CAST (#23)
We sat down with Reckless Ben, the man behind the Bricks & Minifigs investigation.
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23 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
How Billionaires Captured the Media - 5CAST (#21) Ft. Steven Renderos
Here is a really great interview we shot with Stephen Renderos, Executive Director of MediaJustice, which is a Chicago-based nonprofit that focuses on news-media transparency and accountability. We had this back-and-forth shortly after his organization released a bombshell report on media capture.
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15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
How the U.S. Engineered a Civil War Between Cartels in Mexico - 5CAST (#20) Ft. Stefano Ritondale
Here's our interview with Stefano Ritondale, founder and operator of All Source News, an investigative platform on X dedicated to monitoring and analyzing Mexican cartel activity and cross-border security trends.
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8 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
Afroman Interview
Here is our ad-free, longform interview with Afroman as posted on YouTube.
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2 Apr 2026 · 56 min
How The FBI Buys & Sells Our Private Data - 5CAST (#18) ft. Jake Laperruque
In this episode, Deputy Director of CDT’s Security and Surveillance Project Jake Laperruque reveals how the FBI is able to purchase Americans’ personal data from private companies and how that information may be used behind closed doors.
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6 Mar 2026 · 54 min
Exposing Horrific Conditions of I.C.E. Detention Centers - 5CAST (#17) ft. Douglas MacMillan
In this episode, we sit down with Washington Post corporate accountability reporter Douglas MacMillan to discuss the privatization of ICE detention centers and the conditions detainees face inside.
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3 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Meet the Anti AIPAC Democrat Taking on the Establishment - 5CAST (#16) ft. Nida Allam
Here's a sit-down interview with Nina Allam, who is currently running for North Carolina's 4th congressional district.
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1 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Shia LaBeouf Interview
Here is an interview we conducted with Shia LaBeouf a week after his Mardi Gras arrest in New Orleans. It's not a traditional 5CAST, but much like in the case of our Hunter Biden interview, I figure we'd throw it on the feed anyway. Enjoy!
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20 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Interviewing the Congressman Behind the Epstein File Drop - 5CAST (#15) ft. Ro Khanna
Here is our sit-down with Congressman Ro Khanna, who was one of the lawmakers behind the Epstein Transparency Act. Enjoy.
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2 Feb 2026 · 50 min
Will the US Acquire Greenland? 5CAST (#14) ft. Maya Tekeli
In this episode, we sit down with NYT journalist Maya Tekeli to discuss the possibility of the US acquiring Greenland and the potential implications of that reality.
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12 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Nick Shirley Interview
In this interview, we speak with Nick Shirley about his reporting on alleged fraud connected to daycare programs in Minnesota, a story that became one of the most widely engaged digital journalism pieces in recent years.
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26 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Budd from Philly Streets, 2 Years Later
Two years after meeting Budd on the streets of Philadelphia, where he was struggling with addiction to Tranq, we sat down with him again to hear how his life has changed as he works toward recovery.
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23 Oct 2025 · 38 min
Is The War in Gaza Really Over? - 5CAST (#13) Ft. James Gelvin
We sat down with UCLA professor James Gelvin to discuss the latest in the Israel-Palestine conflict and the fragility of the ceasefire agreement.
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1 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Pete Buttigieg Interview
We sat down with Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to discuss AI, NYC's mayoral election, Tucker Carlson's "fake gay" accusation, and more.
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27 Sep 2025 · 2 hr 8 min
The Fight for Legal MDMA - 5CAST (#12) ft. Hamilton Morris
We sat down with Hamilton Morris from Hamilton's Pharmacopeia to discuss Vice, psychedelic reporting, and how far a paid activist group went to block MDMA from medicinal use.
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13 Sep 2025 · 43 min
The Last Person to Debate Charlie Kirk (Exclusive Interview)
Shout out to Hunter Kozak for the great interview, and thanks to all of the C5 viewers for dreaming of a custer-free planet.
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10 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Life After Bumfights & Indecline's War on America: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#11)
In this episode, we talk with Indecline, an American art collective known for graffiti and controversial political commentary, to explore how their work has changed over the years.
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21 Jul 2025 · 3 hr 12 min
Hunter Biden Interview
Andrew sits down with Hunter Biden to discuss the infamous laptop scandal, his crack addiction and recovery, the 2024 election, and much more in this wide ranging interview.
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1 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Are We on the Brink of WW3? :5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#9) ft. James Gelvin
In this 5cast, we cover the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and the United States. Our correspondent Agat provides on-the-ground coverage from Israel shortly after the start of the bombings. We also sit down with James Gelvin to break down the situation and whether we're truly on the cusp of a third world war.
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26 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
The Dark Truth about US Copper Mining: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#8) ft. Naelyn Pike
This episode breaks down the U.S.’s growing reliance on copper and how it affects the Apache people of Oak Flat, where a huge source of the material was found underneath their sacred land.
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8 Jun 2025 · 47 min
Living in Walter White's House & Dodging Pizzas: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#7) ft. Joanne Quintana
In this episode, we sit down with the owner of the iconic 'Breaking Bad' Walter White house and discuss the trials and tribulations of living in such a famed spot.
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E6 · 18 May 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
How a Method Actor Fooled the Internet: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#6) ft. William Banks
In this episode, we delve into the bizarre world of William Banks to unravel how he blurred the lines between performance and reality, tricked the internet into thinking he was in prison, and the ethics of lying for a good cause.
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E5 · 11 May 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
How L.A. Sheriff Deputy Gangs Terrorize the Public: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#5) ft. Janet Asante
In this episode, we delve into the issue of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the ongoing human rights concerns at Men's Central Jail. We sit down with Janet Asante of JusticeLA to explore the deep-rooted culture of violence, lack of accountability, and the urgent need for systemic reform in L.A.'s carceral system.
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E4 · 4 May 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder - 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#4) feat. Dr. Wesley Ryan
In this episode, we'll discuss the under-researched neurological condition referred to as Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (H.P.P.D) and sit down with Dr. Wesley Ryan, MD, a licensed psychotherapist and published authority on the positive benefits of Ketamine therapy.
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E3 · 20 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Why the LA Fires Happened & How to Stop Them: 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#3) feat. Danielle Venton
In this episode, we'll head into the field alongside Wildland Firefighter Representative Steve Gutierrez and sit down with environmental journalist Danielle Venton to discuss the true causes of the disastrous L.A. Wildfires, and most importantly what can be done to prevent the next blaze.
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E2 · 13 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Tesla Vandals & Boycott Leaders: 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#2) w/ Joel Lava & Anti-car Activist
In this episode, we sit down with Joel Lava, a devout Democrat and lead organizer of the nation’s first Tesla Boycott, to understand how and why the electric car company became such a target for progressive protest. We’re also joined by an anonymous anti-car activist directly involved in vandalism against Teslas and Waymo vehicles, offering a rare glimpse into the underground world of the broader anti-car resistance.
About 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan
This is the official audio feed of Andrew Callaghan's weekly broadcast '5CAST' featuring a wide cast of illustrious guests.
5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan is a English society & culture podcast from Andrew Callaghan. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
- Publisher
- Andrew Callaghan
- Language
- English
- Category
- Society & Culture
- New episodes
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 21 min
- Latest episode
- 8 Sep 2026
- Feed
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- podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1812326992
- Rights
- © 2026 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan
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