Ten Minutes of Truth

A raconteur podcast for the chosen few. We discuss the implosion of the news industry, current events and politics along with commentary on how issues of the day are covered. We make fun of lots of people on TV too.

Ten Minutes of Truth is a news podcast hosted by Barrett and Baxa, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Barrett and Baxa hosts Ten Minutes of Truth, a news show with 76 episodes published.

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  Episode #110

  Bill Maher Knows Aliens Are Real

  Apr 2, 202610 minS0

  <p >What if the craziest conspiracy… is not believing in aliens anymore? Even comedians are getting in on the alien act.</p> <p > </p> <p >If you’ve ever wondered whether aliens are real — or if the government is hiding something — this episode might flip your perspective completely. By the end of this, you’ll understand why UFOs are no longer a fringe topic… and why even mainstream voices are starting to sound like insiders.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode of Barrett and Baxa, Steve and Bob break down the sudden shift in how media, politicians, and even comedians like...

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  Episode #109

  You've Been Training Google's AI for Free (And Never Knew It)

  Mar 27, 20269 minS0

  <p >You’re about to find out why every CAPTCHA you’ve ever clicked may have been quietly turning you into unpaid labor for Big Tech. In this episode of Barrett and Baxa, we break down how Google’s CAPTCHA system evolved from a simple “prove you’re human” test into a massive AI training machine—and why billions of people have unknowingly helped build artificial intelligence one click at a time.</p> <p > </p> <p >From identifying bicycles and traffic lights to helping train self-driving cars, those annoying little image puzzles may have been doing a lot more than stopping bots...

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  Episode #108

  From Hit Show to Disaster: The Video That Took Down The Bachelor Franchise

  Mar 21, 202612 minS0

  <p >This ONE video may have just destroyed an entire TV franchise…</p> <p > </p> <p >If you want to understand how a single viral video can cost a network millions—and possibly destroy a 20+ year franchise—you’re in the right place.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode of Barrett and Baxa, we break down the shocking moment that led ABC to cancel an entire season of The Bachelorette just days before it was set to air. From the explosive TMZ footage to the behind-the-scenes fallout, this story reveals how quickly reality TV can turn into a real-life liability...

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  Episode #106

  We Hit 1 Million Views… Before Ever Meeting in Person (Barrett and Baxa Story)

  Mar 18, 202626 minS0

  <p >We built a podcast from NOTHING… and didn’t even meet in person for a year.</p> <p > </p> <p >If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast… this episode reveals exactly what it’s like - from finding the equipment and subject matter, to the time and frustration that is just plain reality. Barrett and Baxa break down exactly how they went from zero experience to over 100 episodes, thousands of followers, and more than a million views—without even meeting in person for an entire year.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this behind-the-scenes retrospective, Steve and Bob revisit the wi...

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  Episode #105

  Is Journalism Broken? SAGE STEELE's Honest Answer

  Mar 10, 202647 minS0

  <p >Steve Barrett has worked with thousands of journalist throughout his 35 year career - but never had a conversation this good! Longtime national TV broadcaster Sage Steele is now the host of The Sage Steele Show on YouTube and all podcast platforms.  Previously, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, primarily hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. In this episode of Barrett and Baxa, Sage talks with Steve about the collapse of trust in mainstream media - and how Americans can learn to believe what they hear again (if that’s possible).</p> <p > </p> <p >In a sharp...

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