4Thirty in the Morning

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Current events, as seen by 'blue-collar America', 4Thirty in the Morning is a perspective-based, news commentary and oddities podcast designed to provide an alternative take on the happenings around the world. Co-hosts Ben and Pat are both authentic, working-class guys, and their rough-around-the-edges style, personal anecdotes, and ever present sense of humor, blend together to offer a unique discussion on fringe topics, while also bringing relatability to complex subject matter.

  1. FEB 17

    Ep. 165: Rituals, Spy Nuns, and Ancient Wooden Tools

    Our world is full of cultural rituals, ranging from ancient spiritual rites passed down over generations, to 'coming of age' practices still observed today. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat light the ceremonial torch as they highlight some of the most interesting ritualistic practices history has to offer, from ancient cultic religions dating back to the precipice of humanity, to those celebrated regularly even today. The guys also hit on their usual dose of news stories, discuss future ambitions, and, as always, dive into commentary you won't find anywhere else. What does it take to become a 'man' in Ethiopia? Does Japan's national sport harbor the last vestige of an ancient religion? Is Papua New Guinea home to rituals that defy imagination? Why do raccoons always find themselves in drunken news headlines? For answers to these questions and way too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 26

    Ep. 164: Bridges, Japanese Dueling Laws, and Antarctic Ice Structures

    Nothing quite demonstrates humanity's desire to go places quite like bridges. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat span across a discussion all about bridges, sharing facts and information about some of the most impressive and curious overpasses humanity has constructed over the years. The guys also speculate on a handful of 'odd-news' stories this week, share a few stories of their own, and Pat once again provides an update from the world of Sumo. How old is the oldest bridge in the world? Is a new bridge set to open up this year at a major international crossing? Can certain plants grow into becoming natural bridges? How long has 'dueling' been illegal in Japan? For answers to all of these questions and plenty more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    54 min

  3. JAN 6

    Ep. 163: Aliens, Part XVII

    What better way for the guys to ring in the new year than to talk about aliens... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat welcome Tim back into the studio as the three of them once again gaze into the stars and speculate on the latest extraterrestrial happenings, covering everything from latest government disclosure to wild theories revolving around an impeding alien invasion and more. The guys also share a few news stories this week, cover some happenings in Canada, and, as always provide commentary on subjects they don't really know a lot about. Are the 'Ant People' on their way to Earth, due to become the Christmas present nobody wants in 2027? Could the entire alien conspiracy be a coverup for a looming international technological threat? Could 'long disclosure' be the strategy towards exposing humanity to our extraterrestrial overlords? Are bobcats making a comeback in Michigan? For answers to these questions and an interstellar amount more, give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    1h 21m

  4. 12/03/2025

    Ep. 162: More Mysterious Places, Underground Mountains, and the Next Ozeki

    The world is full of mysterious places, and the guys have discussed plenty so far. What other strange and unexplainable spots are still out there? On the latest episode of 4Thrity, Ben and Pat take a trip around the world in search of yet more 'mysterious places' that defy explanation. The guys also break down their typical offering of news stories this week, while Pat provides a much needed update on the developments from the world of Sumo. Does a location along the West Coast of the U.S. manage to defy gravity? Is an island so remote and so mysterious, that it inspired the mash-up of two classic 80's action movies? Is there a 'mountain' below the surface of the earth that dwarfs Mount Everest? Does Sumo have a new, unlikely, champion? For answers to all of these questions, and plenty more that were never asked, be sure to give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    1h 3m

  5. 11/19/2025

    Ep. 161: Success Stories, Dingoes, and 3I/ATLAS

    What exactly defines success? Is it a lifetime of achievement? Challenges met? Competitors bested? Obstacles overcome? Or is success more of a subjective concept? On the latest episode of 4Thrity, Ben and Pat succeed as they share some amazing success stories, touching on incredible comeback tales, incredible athletic achievement, feats of survival, and more. The guys also dabble in another helping of 'odd news' this week as they highlight some current events that you probably missed for a reason. Does the U.S. Coast Guard owe it's strength as a Life Saving force to the fastidious success of a 19th Century Federal Bureaucrat? Did a 21st century surfer see incredible success in the sport after suffering a gruesome shark attack? Did a Mongolian beat all odds to be come the most successful Sumo wrestler in Japan's national sport's history? Did a certain former NFL Quarterback clone his dog? For answers to all of these questions and plenty more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    1h 3m

  6. 10/31/2025

    Ep. 160: More Haunted Places, Pumpkins, and Mark Sanchez

    Spooky Season is upon us once again, have you witnessed any 'paranormal activity' lately? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat put on their scariest Halloween costumes as they discuss yet another round of stories revolving haunted locations, including several that they've investigated themselves. The guys also brew up a witch's potion worth of odds and ends this week, and tackle plenty of news stories that you probably missed for a reason. Did a 20th century science experiment manage to prove 'psychokinesis' while trying to disprove the paranormal? Is a lighthouse guarding America's northern border also the site of compelling ghost stories? What exactly are the origins of 'Halloween'? Is Mark Sanchez the scariest Quarterback in NFL history? For answers to all of these questions and a spooktacular amount more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

    1h 9m

  7. 10/15/2025

    Ep. 159: Dreams, Consciousness, and Jay Cutler

    Most of us dream to some extent. Some can barely remember most dreams, while others can dream so vividly that they can even control and manipulate their subconscious ruminations. But what exactly are dreams? And how are they related to the general idea of consciousness? On the latest, semi-lucid, episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat hit the snooze button a few too many times as they sleep on plenty of different topics regarding the significance of dreams to humans, and they sleep-walk through several general theories on consciousness and spirituality in the process. They guys also bring their usual robust package of news stories to the table this week, and Pat gives his bi-monthly Sumo update that most listeners probably were not waiting for. Did the Enlightenment philosopher Descartes solve an anatomical enigma that explains how biology and spirituality could intertwine to project the human soul? Are dreams really a gateway towards actual interdimensional travel? Is consciousness strictly a human characteristic? Could remote-viewers be astro-projecting themselves subconsciously through their dreams? For answers to these questions and a night-time's worth more, please don't sleep on the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning!

    1h 7m

  8. 09/24/2025

    Ep. 158: Movie Theories, Hellfire Missiles, and Kebobs

    The art of 'Motion Picture' has captivated pretty much everyone born in the 20th century and beyond. But could some of the movies considered 'classics' by audiences old and new hide deeper meanings? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a trip to the box office with their notebooks readily at hand, and cut through the reels of some of Hollywood's biggest block-busters, finding more questions than answers along the way. Was 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' really just a precursor to 'Fight Club'? Was the wise Jedi Master 'Ben Kenobi' really pulling strings beyond what is shown on screen in 'Star Wars'? Did 'Mike', the hero of the Best-Picture winning film 'The Deer Hunter' live on as 'Travis Bickle' of Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver'? Are we trying to shoot down UFO's and failing? For answers to these questions and a cutting-floor's worth more, please give a listen to the latest episode of 4Thirty In the Morning!

    59 min
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Current events, as seen by 'blue-collar America', 4Thirty in the Morning is a perspective-based, news commentary and oddities podcast designed to provide an alternative take on the happenings around the world. Co-hosts Ben and Pat are both authentic, working-class guys, and their rough-around-the-edges style, personal anecdotes, and ever present sense of humor, blend together to offer a unique discussion on fringe topics, while also bringing relatability to complex subject matter.

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  • Creator
    4Thirty Team
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 4Thirty Team
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