The Next Level
Episodes
Ol' Puddin' Fingers (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and JVL talk about MAGA’s new attack on the Great Republican Hope. And about the Heritage Foundation’s strange new respect for socialism. An...
Spilling the Xi
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE: Rep. Tim Scott revealed he was no longer a virgin in 2012, according to the Daily Mail. Donald Trump joined Tucker Carlson last night to lavis...
Unacknowledged Bubble Baths (w/ Frank Bruni)
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Bruni, veteran opinion writer for The New York Times, joins Tim and JVL on this week's Sunday show to talk Trumps indictment, his esteemed caree...
The 2024 Spoiler? (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and JVL talk about the potential for Vivek Ramaswamy to fill the Ron Paul lane and how that could hurt DeSantis. And also Clarence Thomas and th...
The Indicted Demon and the Maligned Angel
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's (first) indictment has finally arrived and the GOP is more (publicly) united behind him than ever before. The MAGA base demands loyalty, and e...
On the Emergency Room Table (with Junot Diaz)
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz joins the Sunday show to talk his career and the current political climate in America. They also get into his...
The (First) Indictment (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and JVL go deep on the day everyone knew would eventually get here. Check out all The Secret Podcast episodes here: https://thesecretpodcast.the...
A Mass Shooting in the Center of the Culture War
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the latest mass shooting in Nashville, the gang breaks down where the country stands when it comes to protecting our children from gun ...
A Republican Party That Is So Toxic (with Jane Lynch)
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The spectacular Jane Lynch (Glee, Party Down) joins Tim and Sarah this week, and turns out she's a huge fan of Never Trumpers! They discuss Donald Tru...
Meet Beta Ron (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and JVL talk about Ron DeSantis’s not-really-a-pivot on Ukraine, what it says about his campaign, and what we’re learning about him as a pol...
Stormy Days Are Here For Him
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's indictment seems inevitable, but how long it will take before an arrest actually happens is anyone's guess. Regardless, Ron DeSantis ha...
Reminder: It's All Nonsense (with Rep. Colin Allred)
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and JVL welcome Rep. Colin Allred to the Sunday show to discuss Rep. Jim Jordan’s bogus Weaponization of the Federal Government committee, his p...
What Will Fox Do About Trump vs. DeSantis (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need an extra dose of JVL and Sarah in your week? Take a listen to this clip from today's The Secret Podcast and subscribe to Bulwark+ to hear new epi...
So You Want To Be A Menace?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DeSantis says Ukraine's security is not a priority for the U.S., and (some) GOP politicians are pushing back. How long will it last? And why doesn't T...
This Is Our Origin Story (with Adam Brody)
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new adventure begins for the TNL gang with our new Sunday show! Catch Tim and either JVL or Sarah interview all sorts of guests every Sunday night!T...
Florida Man vs. Florida Man (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need an extra dose of JVL and Sarah in your week? Take a listen to this clip from today's The Secret Podcast and subscribe to Bulwark+ to hear new epi...
Tucker & Donald, Lying On TV, H-A-T-E Passionately! (with Amanda Carpenter)
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Carpenter subs in for Sarah to help the boys chastise Tucker Carlson, Kevin McCarthy, Elon Musk and Fox News for their irrespnsible handling of...
Trumpy With A Chance Of Meatball Ron
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim shares his experience following Ron DeSantis throughout Florida. Plus, is the crime wave to blame for Lori Lightfoot getting the ax in Chicago? An...
Irreconcilable Differences
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's favorite lunatic Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks the U.S. needs a national divorce. She's an expert on the subject. Plus, Biden's trip to Ukr...
It's Just A Sweet Sweet Fantasy Haley
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Haley launches her bid for the presidency and she's the perfect candidate ... for 2015. Are her presidential ambitions pure fantasy? Plus, Elon ...
State of the Sausage Maker
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Tim and JVL break down Biden's State of the Union speech. Consensus? The president did what he does best! Watch the gang record each episode ...
Normie Kabuki Theatre
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Hogan walks back comments he'd support Trump if he was the GOP's 2024 nominee, while Chris Sununu doubles down. Plus, Nikki Haley's narrow path ...
No B.S—Live From Seattle
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gang finish their road trip with a live show in Seattle this weekend with columnist Dan Savage! Here's what went down! Learn more about your ad ...
Bonus: No B.S—Live From LA - Part 2 (PREVIEW)
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our Jan. 19 live show from the Avalon Hollywood with special guest Jon Favreau, former Obama speechwriter and host of Pod Save Ame...
Bonus: No B.S—Live From LA - Part 1 (PREVIEW)
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gang hit the road this week with a live show from the Avalon Hollywood. To listen to the entire show go to The Next Level at https://thenextlevel...
Gas Stove: A Knives Out Controversy
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny Bunch joins Tim and JVL to talk Republican fury over suggestions to ban gas stoves. Plus, debates on the trajectory of social media and Ron DeSa...
The Space Laser Lady's Rehabilitation
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marjorie Taylor Greene looks all the more powerful in the new GOP-controlled House after playing her cards right during the Speakership standoff. What...
Bad Things For Bad People
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McCarthy's dream of becoming Speaker of the House is imperiled as the MAGA wing flexes its power. After FIVE rounds of voting, he's no where clo...
Get That Money Zelenskyy!
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves his country for the first time since Russia invaded to deliver an address to Congress. Plus, Trump's ta...
BONUS: The Next Level Takes Over The Bulwark
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Tim and JVL took over The Bulwark Podcast! Tim Miller checks in from Turning Point's event in Phoenix on the role of "Gays Against Groomers" in...
Ron's Junk Science
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ron DeSantis attempts to win over Trump voters by going full anti-vaccine. Is it a good strategy for him? Plus, the Twitter Files continue to drop and...
Free Speech Nudes
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans say then-candidate Joe Biden put a torch to First Amendment rights by asking Twitter to take down inappropriate Hunter Biden images. Plus,...
The Traveling Circus of Nutjobs (with Sonny Bunch)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's dinner from hell with anti-semites has more republicans questioning his judgement ... again. Plus, are Never-Trump Republicans obligated to ba...
Club Q: Another Tragedy
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Tim and JVL unpack the Colorado Springs shooting that killed five people and injured 25 others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Savoring Kevin McCarthy's Suffering (with Will Saletan)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can Kevin McCarthy muster enough Republican support to become Speaker of the House after a disappointing midterm? Will any GOP leaders be held account...
Democracy Won The Midterms
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The results are in (mostly) and the red wave didn’t happen! Democracy appears to have prevailed when we most doubted it! JVL, Sarah and Tim breakdow...
Elon's Twitter Apocalypse
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter could lead to its demise, while Republicans use the platform to spread conspiracy theories about Nancy Pelosi's husban...
BONUS: Cucking Around At The Fontainebleau (with Billy Corben)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Corben joins Tim and JVL on this bonus episode of The Next Level to discuss his new documentary, "God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down ...
The MAGA King & Queen
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ron DeSantis may be a black hole of charisma, but election denier Kari Lake knows how to run a campaign. Are these two the future of the MAGA movement...
He Gets You Hot In A Bad Way
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Ryan, who has never been wrong about the direction of his party, says Trump will not be the GOP's 2024 nominee. Plus, contentious debates in pivo...
Tulsi. Vance. And Yes, Kanye.
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JVL, Sarah, and Tim talk Tulsi Gabbard's departure from the Democratic Party, Sen. Tommy Tuberville's racist rally comments, and Rep. Tim Ryan's debat...
Oppo October
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JVL, Sarah and Tim discuss bombshell revelations GOP Senate candidates Herschel Walker and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Plus, a takedown of California Gov. Gavin Ne...
The Soft Bois of Populist Nationalism
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JVL, Sarah, and Tim discuss the pathetic populists in the GOP, the odd politicking of Kyrsten Sinema, and the American perception of "furries." Lear...
Welcome to The Next Level
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in t...