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Perfect Politics
by perfectpolitics
Comedians Milan Patel & Sam Lindsey discuss the current events and movies. If you hate discussing politics and never read the news, you're in the right place. We all have room to grow, but Milan and Sam's politics happen to be perfect. "Iron Sharpens Iron" - anonymous
Episodes
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E108: Season Finale
It's the season two finale of Perfect Politics. We had a great run this year, and it's time for it to come to an end. The guys discuss new ownership of the Lakers, Iran, and more.
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E107: Side By Side (2012)
Sam and Milan watch the Odyssey (2026) as well as Side By Side (2012), a documentary about cinema's transition from film to digital in which Hollywood's top filmmakers are interviewed by none other than Keanu Reeves (John Wick, Constantine, The Matrix). It's a film bro episode! Enjoy!
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E106: Golf
The guys play golf at the Los Feliz Par 3 and discuss the culture of this fine game in Los Angeles.
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E105 - Just Hanging Out
The guys are just hanging out his week talking about MK Ultra and Grizzly man.
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E104: LA Metro
The guys ride LA Metro's brand new D Line and talk about the history of LA's (infamous?) train system.
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E103 - Persepolis (2007)
The guys watch Persepolis (2007) in remembrance of its creator, Marjane Satrapi, and learn a little about the history of Iran. Theme song by Tyler Schnupp. Check out his music.
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E102: Back In The Studio
After a successful first LIVE SHOW, the guys are back in the studio basking in their new honeymoon phase.
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E101: Live Show
The first ever Perfect Politics live show! If you couldn't be there you messed up BIG TIME. But we recorded it, and the magic was captured in the form of audio. You're welcome and ENJOY. Also, new theme song from Tyler Schnupp!
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Looking Under The Hood
The guys talk about holiday plans, zoos, golf, and looking under the hood of the podcast itself to retool and redesign its engine.
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E100: The Italian Job (1969)
The guys return to their roots for episode 100 and watch 1969's The Italian Job starring Michael Caine (star of the Now You See Me Franchise) .
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Energy Drink Candles
Buy Milan's cousin's Indian candles. They're good: https://potluckcandles.com/
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E99: Speculative Journalism
"Speculative journalism is a genre that uses verifiable facts and research to create fictional narratives about possible futures. It blends rigorous reporting with creative storytelling, often drawing on science fiction, to explore potential consequences of current trends in areas like…
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LA vs. NY
The guys go into uncharted territory to discuss which city is better: LA or New York?
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E98: Milan's East Coast Tour Recap
Milan tells Sam about his journey through America's east coast, its historical offerings, and its cultural delights.
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Liquor Store Sandwiches
The guys share stories about their favorite liquor store sandwiches and talk about Dr. Roy, their new favorite YouTube professor.
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E97: AI Jokes
Sam and Milan read a bunch of topical jokes written by A.I. so that Milan can continue to be unfunny on the pod, but still contribute to the show.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
Hot of the heels of watching One Battle After Another the guys discuss a real-life writer and revolutionary: Ta-Nehisi Coates. Come see Milan on his east coast tour! NY 10/2 at Union Hall BOS 10/3 at City Winery PHILLY 10/4 at Philamoca DC 10/5 at DC Comedy Loft
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E96: One Battle After Another (2025)
The guys discuss PTA's new movie. Sam's dislike of an LA restaurant chain are vindicated and Milan announces that he will no longer try to be funny on the podcast. Come see Milan on his east coast tour! NY 10/2 at Union Hall BOS 10/3 at City Winery PHILLY 10/4 at Philamoca DC 10/5 at DC Comedy Loft
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Equally as Petty
Milan saw American Comic. Sam watched Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Which movie will win this contest of champions?
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E95: Miami Vice (2006) with Dylan Subiza
Comedian Dylan Subiza joins the guys to discuss a movie that scratched an itch he didn't know he had: Michael Mann's Miami Vice. Check out Dylan's Stand up here
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E94: Heat (1995)
Milan finishes his 2024 resolution of watching Heat.
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E93: Member Guest 2
Sam recounts his experience at the Member Guest golf tournament in North Carolina, and the guys talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death.
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Day of Reckoning
For whom does the bell toll? It tolls for thee, listeners.
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E92: Free Write
They guys indulge their writerly instincts and read the results of a 30 min free write exercise. Will their pieces be literary masterpieces or inane drivel?
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Hulk Smash Genocide
The guys talk about movies, football, and AI commercials. They also dive into the most recent news on the on-going genocide in Palestine.
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E91: Chinatown (1974)
In a quest to better understand the LA River the guys watch their first noir film, Chinatown. A movie that flipped the entire genre on its head.
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Football is Back
The guys discuss the ritualistic enjoyment of watching big boys toss that pigskin around. Heeeeee-ike!
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E90: LA River
The guys discuss the history of that unaesthetic concrete channel we call the LA river.
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Mean but Good
There's mean people, nice people, kind people, and evil sons of b*tch*s. Which one are you?
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E89: Swimming with Dolphins
The guys discuss Israel's murder of Al Jazeera journalists, the killing of journalists in previous wars, and Yasser Abu Shabab: the man who has become the Palestinian face for genocide. Also, Milan went whale watching and saw a bunch of dolphins :)
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Seeing It All
The guys talk about swimming, comedy for Gaza, and how every comedian has 3 jobs. Donate to Watermelon Sisters
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E88: World Tour
Milan recaps his journeys traveling this big blue orb we call earth.
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Form Follows Function
Bonus episode! Dun dun dun. The guys talk about getting a new kitchen mat, and Milan flip flops on his stance on Waymo. Check milan out on his WORLD TOUR. Ticket links below: BOISE | AUG 1 | THE SHRINE BASEMENT SEATTLE | AUG 2 | THE HERE-AFTER PORTLAND | AUG 4 | THE GOODFOOT LOUNGE SAN FRANCISCO…
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E87: World Jail
Sam and Milan talk about war crimes, starvation in Gaza, and the weapon of man-made famines. The guys also ponder the concept of a "world jail." Check milan out on his WORLD TOUR. Ticket links below: BOISE | AUG 1 | THE SHRINE BASEMENT SEATTLE | AUG 2 | THE HERE-AFTER PORTLAND | AUG 4 | THE...
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The A List
Milan talks about the benefits of AMC A-List. Sam talks about his new journey as a dog walker.
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E86: Superman vs. Epstein
Milan watched Superman (in 3-D). Sam watched The Prospect (a movie both hosts are in). They tell each other about their film experiences and talk about Colbert's cancellation and Trump's relationship to Epstein.
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5th of July
The guys talk about hired mercenaries disguised as aid workers who are in charge of distributing aid in Gaza
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E85: 4th of July
The guys recount their wildly successful 4th of July party. They also discuss Trump's BBB (big, beautiful bill).
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Perfect Politics Island
The guys discuss a Haaretz news article about how the IDF was ordered to kill civilians on sight as their receive humanitarian aid. Read the full article here .
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E84: Ballerina
The guys discuss the newest John Wick movie, Ballerina, starring Ana De Armas as well as Trump and the Supreme Court's decision to help end birthright citizenship.
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Colors of Fascism
The guys talk about the colors of fast food restaurants, Elon's dumb rockets, and their 4th of July plans.
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E83: Bombs Over Boyle Heights
The guys talk about being on ICE watch in LA, Tucker Carlson's brief moment of clarity, and Israel's war with Iran.
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Zero Fun Summer
With many of us feeling like American democracy is on the brink of collapse, the guys declare this to be a Zero Fun Summer. Protests, calling your reps, and keeping your guard up against fascism. These are the activities we have to look forward to.
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E82: Protests
The USA went hard with anti-ICE protests this whole week, including the no kings protest on Trump's bday. Sam and Milan talk about their protest experiences in LA and the history of Iran's nuclear program. They also give The Benefit of the Doubt to one heroic museum-goer.
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Books and War
Milan updates Sam on his journey through Middle-Earth (via audiobook), and the guys discuss LA dress-up culture, NBA playoffs, and the Sopranos
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E81: The News
White explorers getting lost, Israel's inhumane distribution of humanitarian aid, Project Esther, and Elon Musk's black eye. This week on Pee Pee.
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Getting Ripped
Milan divulges his new goal of getting ripped. Topics of discussion include LOTR, Sam's hunt for a new car, and Cybertruck culture.
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E80: Friendship
The guys watched the new Tim Robinson movie Friendship in theaters. They also discuss the lack of aid getting into Gaza, Russian spies, and the fallout from Trump's tariffs.
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Poison in the Air
BONUS episode UNLOCKED. The guys let loose and speak freely about basketball, the Sopranos, and Sinners...again??
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E79: Netflix is a Joke
The guys recount their experience of rubbing shoulders with Hollywood bigwigs at a Netflix after-party and talk about the new pope and Trump's deals in the middle-east, including his brand-new $400M jet courtesy of Qatar.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Comedians Milan Patel & Sam Lindsey discuss the current events and movies. If you hate discussing politics and never read the news, you're in the right place. We all have room to grow, but Milan and Sam's politics happen to be perfect. "Iron Sharpens Iron" - anonymous
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