Best Nerds Explain It All Podcasts (2025)

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Can This Supplement Actually Reverse Aging? Dr. Varun Dwaraka Explains 1:04:22

9h ago1:04:22

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Send us a text Can a Daily Supplement Really Reverse Biological Age? A 12-Month Study, Explained What actually happens when real people take a daily “healthy aging” supplement for an entire year? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Varun Dwaraka of TruDiagnostic to unpack the results of a 12-month clinical study of the C…

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Planning Your Year in PEDs & Diet To Make Your BEST Progress with Kuba Cielen 1:12:22

1d ago1:12:22

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Planning your year in PEDs & Diet Phases & Knowing When To Make Changes Kuba Cielen and Scott McNally 2:06 Setting Goals for Yearlong Progress 4:20 Athlete’s Assessment for Setting Timelines 9:34 Determining PEDs 11:07 Different Approaches to PED Cycles 14:53 Muscle Growth Strategy and Duration 15:36 Setting Training Guidelines 18:17 Struggling wit…

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Cowboy Hats & Claw Hands with Savanna Collins 44:01

24h ago44:01

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AU Pro Sports senior reporter Savanna Collins joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Championship Series, discuss how the Talons and Bandits carved their paths to the final weekend, and share what surprised her most about the league’s inaugural season. Plus, the Portland Thorns give a superstar her flowers, …

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Don't Bang the Blower with Ida Zetterström and Leah Pruett 44:53

2h ago44:53

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National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racers Ida Zetterström and Leah Pruett join Sarah to talk about recognizing their need for speed at a young age, why NHRA races are naturally co-ed events, how they handle the extreme toll racing can take their bodies, and the importance of having strong teams to ensure safety and aid success. Plus, a coward…

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Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit) 36:33

3d ago36:33

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Find out where the housing market's headed and how to help your teen build smart credit habits early. Is now a smart time to buy a home or should you wait for mortgage rates to drop? What’s the best way to help your teenager build credit before college? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explore these questions to help you make confident financi…

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Finding Beauty in a New Pace with Candace Parker 48:49

1d ago48:49

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Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with WNBA legend Candace Parker from the WISE/R Symposium, a professional development event that was held during WNBA All-Star festivities last weekend in Indy. Parker discusses the impact coach Pat Summitt had on her life, what she learned about herself raising her daughter Lailaa on the road, and how …

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The Miracle Club: when the hero is also the villain 30:36

4d ago30:36

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THE MIRACLE CLUB is a multiple protagonist, miniplot, story. That means that each protagonist is also an antagonist. Sounds cool, right? But how the heck do you pull it off? Well one of the ways is to give each POV character her own villain's monologue. This film misses on one character and you just have to hear what happens to the story because of…

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Don’t Steal Slices with Azzi Fudd 36:03

5d ago36:03

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Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd from this weekend’s live show in Indianapolis. They discuss how winning a national championship showed her a different side of Geno Auriemma, how Fudd handles moments of self-doubt, how working with a sports psychologist changed the game, and using her famous…

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Esther Blum: The HRT Stack We Swear By, How Much You Should Be Eating, and How to Stop Being So Moody 1:01:03

5d ago1:01:03

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Your gut is a mess. Your sleep is trash. Your hormones? All over the place. But your doctor just tells you “it’s normal” and hands you a pat on the back (with maybe a side of birth control). Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m joined by my fabulous friend and fellow hormone nerd Esther Blum, and we’re getting real about what actually happens to yo…

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Drugs n Stuff 274 How Much Can You Gain From 1 Cycle? 1:12:20

6d ago1:12:20

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Plus Reseach Chem Industry Update, SS-31 Experiment, Adding a compound to test, Metformin vs Berberine DNS 274 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally 0:00 intro 2:00 Studies of Deca on Heart Health 6:00 SS-31 9:40 Research Chem Industry Update 11:20 How much can I gain in 1 cycle? 23:00 Listener Questions 24:30 Adding a compound to test 25:25 Stress and wei…

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Tripping Over Dropped Names at WNBA All-Star 51:06

5d ago51:06

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Sarah and producer Mish are back from WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis and they dish on allllll the weekend happenings. From Sarah’s live shows with Candace Parker and Azzi Fudd, to the StudBudz stream, star sightings at the game, and, of course, the parties. Plus, broken records, the WNBPA makes a statement, and Trinity Rodman’s return to training. G…

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Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It 32:58

6d ago32:58

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Budget better for group trips and explore if savings bonds still deserve a spot in your long-term investment plan. How do you plan a trip with friends without blowing your budget — or your relationships? Are savings bonds a smart way to invest in your kids’ future? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the emotional and financial dynamics o…

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Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? Inside the Body‑Mind Split with Dr. Robert Smith 1:01:33

6d ago1:01:33

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Send us a text Modern medicine rests on a centuries‑old decision to split mind from body. That fault line still runs through every clinic and classroom, raising an uncomfortable question: if the foundation ignores half of human experience, how scientific are we really? In this episode, Dr Eeks talks with physician‑author Dr Robert Smith about why h…

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RELOAD Blood Sweat & Gear 309 Walker Training Reaction, Physique Critique, Retatrudide Ruins Physiques? 1:29:18

7d ago1:29:18

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Nick Walker Training Review, Meal Prep Like a Pro, Skip fell out of love with Retatrutide? Blood Sweat & Gear 309 Big Ron Partlow joins Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally 0:00 teaser 0:50 Welcome Ron Partlow and the guys 3:45 Nick Walker Training Reaction 8:00 Nick Walker - Final Boss 18:00 Squeezing the muscle? 23:00 Lateral Raise to t…

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Interview: Ghost of Yotei Directors share their ambitious plans for the sequel | FPS Podcast #74 2:13:38

8d ago2:13:38

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Blood Sweat & Gear 309 Walker Training Reaction, Physique Critique, Retatrudide Ruins Physiques? 21:54

9d ago21:54

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Nick Walker Training Review, Meal Prep Like a Pro, Skip fell out of love with Retatrutide? Blood Sweat & Gear 309 Big Ron Partlow joins Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally 0:00 teaser 0:50 Welcome Ron Partlow and the guys 3:45 Nick Walker Training Reaction 8:00 Nick Walker - Final Boss 18:00 Squeezing the muscle? 23:00 Lateral Raise to t…

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Mildly Washed with Greydy Diaz 30:50

8d ago30:50

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Women’s hoops journalist Greydy Diaz joins Sarah to discuss being the only lady in her “mildly washed” pickup basketball club, why she quit her job at ESPN to pursue her passion, her mid-season picks for WNBA MVP, and what she’s hoping to see at this year’s All-Star Weekend. Plus, one WNBA star moves up a list while another is honored with a mural,…

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Belated Birthday Bash with Megan Rapinoe 51:53

9d ago51:53

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Three-time Olympian and two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe joins Sarah to talk birthday celebrations, being on the good side of 40, finding joy post-retirement, what’s on her decade to-do list, co-hosting a podcast with her fiancée Sue Bird, what is lost when athletes don’t use their voices, and being a target for far-right foolishness. Plus, …

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SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill” 30:25

10d ago30:25

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Learn what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for your taxes, benefits, and financial planning. Then, understand how to adapt to living on disability insurance. What tax changes are coming from the federal budget bill? Can you save money while living on disability? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola unpack the latest legislative changes to hel…

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It's Just Bodybuilding 276 Keone Vs Everyone? + The Phenomenon of "Schmoes" in Bodybuilding 1:52:20

11d ago1:52:20

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It's Just Bodybuilding 347 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 1:45 Keone Pearson vs Everyone 10:00 Older Guys Vs Today 13:40 Training Techniques and Lessons Learned 18:00 Normal people strength vs What we expect of ourselves in bodybuilding 22:16 Training on Vacation: Balancing Fitness and Fun 28:00 Dealing with negative clients 32:30 De…

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Singin’ Along with Nancy Armour 36:23

10d ago36:23

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USA TODAY sports columnist Nancy Armour joins Sarah to discuss WNBA All-Star Weekend, whether Caitlin Clark could be doing more (and we’re not talking about defense), and what the three new expansion teams say about the WNBA’s relationship with the MNBA. Plus, a Fire is rekindled, a footy player makes her way back to the states, and the women’s Eur…

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She Said: constant characters 28:06

11d ago28:06

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Valerie’s focus on the villain’s monologue in She Said was always going to be risky because we’d have to hear Harvey Weinstein's justification but justification requires the villain owning his stuff! What’s interesting is not what’s said but who says it. There’s also differences between the turning points in this movie and the others we’ve watched,…

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Can Mushroom Fiber Beat the Flu? Beta-Glucan 101 with Dr. Maziar Divangahi 58:39

11d ago58:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with immunology expert Dr. Maziar “Maz” Divangahi about how a fiber found in mushrooms may help us beat the flu, and he introduces us to the concept of disease tolerance. What We’ll Cover Beta-Glucan 101 What it is: a natural fiber in the outer wall of fungi (think mushrooms). Why it…

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Muscle Minds 175 Muscle Growth : The Law of Diminishing Returns 1:17:19

12d ago1:17:19

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Muscle Minds Podcast Scott Stevenson & Scott McNally 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 01:20 Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns 01:56 Muscle Growth Dynamics and Genetic Limits 04:19 Training Experience and Muscle Gains 06:10 The Role of Training Techniques 09:08 Intermittent Training and Muscle Thickness 11:59 Analyzing Fiber…

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Shooters and Unicorns with Ben Pickman 38:20

11d ago38:20

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Ben Pickman, women’s basketball writer and podcast host at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about the WNBA’s newly-announced expansion teams, DeWanna Bonner’s midseason move to Phoenix, what to expect at this weekend’s All-Star game, and his thoughts on the discrepancy between media, fan and player All-Star voting. Plus, the Diana Taurasi bench un…

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Perimenopause DEMYSTIFIED: 8 Answers to Your HOT Hormonal Questions 18:46

12d ago18:46

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You’ve had questions—and I’ve seen them in the YouTube comments, DMs, and emails. In this episode, I’m answering the top eight questions I get asked all the time about perimenopause. Because let’s face it… no one really prepares us for this phase, and it can feel like your body is doing things you don’t recognize. From why symptoms like anxiety and…

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Drugs n Stuff 273 Nandrolone: Everything You Need to Know + Steroids QA 1:12:09

13d ago1:12:09

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DNS Podcast 273 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally 2:00 DEA Pressure on China Raws 5:05 Nandrolone Profile 8:30 Deca Pros and Cons 11:45 Lower vs High Dose Sides 12:45 Lowest Doses of Deca and NPP for Muscle Building 13:30 Finasteride Use with Nandrolone 16:40 NPP Vs Deca 20:00 Mental Well Being on Deca 22:30 Deca & Fertility 24:00 Dosages For Nandrolon…

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Season Two: An Even Gooder Game with Big Citrus 44:37

12d ago44:37

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Welcome to Season Two of Good Game with Sarah Spain! To celebrate the start of a sequel that's sure to be even better than the original, Sarah catches you up on all the news you need to know and Big Citrus dives into all of the WNBA drama that unfolded during our summer break. Plus, there aren't as many "mebounds" as you think and we welcome softba…

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Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In) 38:28

13d ago38:28

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In this month’s Smart Planning segment, a financial advisor discusses how to transfer retirement funds penalty-free and how to adopt a “work optional” mindset. How can you check in on your financial progress halfway through the year? What steps do you need to follow to move your Roth IRA from a robo-advisor to a self-directed platform without payin…

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Good Game with Sarah Spain: Season Two 3:38

15d ago3:38

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Good Game is back for season two as your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars, and stats to keep up with your favorite teams, leagues, and athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Blood Sweat & Gear 308 Managing Tren, Tren & Deca? Deca Only? Physique Critique 1:09:08

16d ago1:09:08

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Blood Sweat & Gear 308 Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally 0:00 Show Sponsors 0:45 Skip is about ready to compete 4:00 Low Dose Tren 8:00 Anxiety and Tren 11:30 Example of a no tren cycle 13:00 Combining Tren & Nandrolone 17:00 Example 2 of no tren cycle 20:00 Adding what to Nandrolone 22:40 Nandrolone Only Cycles 28:30 Female Nandrolone…

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Plant-Based Menu Traps: The Truth About “Healthy” Restaurant Options, with Dr. Kim Williams 55:24

16d ago55:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Eeks sits down with world-renowned cardiologist and nutrition dynamo Dr. Kim Williams to pull the lid off “healthy” plant-based restaurant meals, and a whole lot more. What’s on the menu: First-of-its-kind restaurant study – How Dr. Williams scored plant-based dishes for heart health, what shocked him, and the sn…

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It's Just Bodybuilding 346 James Berger Wheelchair Olympian 45:18

17d ago45:18

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James Berger shares his inspiring journey from a life-altering car accident to becoming a wheelchair pro bodybuilder. He discusses the challenges he faced, the modifications required in training, and the importance of community support - Hosted By Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw & Scott McNally 🔴 Presented By MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!…

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Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips) 33:08

17d ago33:08

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Understand how Buy Now, Pay Later financing options affect your credit and learn smart strategies for using a six-figure inheritance wisely. How does Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) affect your credit score? What’s the smartest way to invest or use an unexpected inheritance? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the evolving credit implications o…

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It's Just Bodybuilding 345 Neckzilla vs. Bodybuilding’s All-Time Freaks 1:15:31

18d ago1:15:31

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It's Just Bodybuilding 345 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 5:30 Where does Neckzilla stand for the Olympia? 1:00 Neckzilla winning his 2nd show 2:05 First Call Out Video at Prague 7:00 Biggest Freaks on Stage 8:45 Roelly Winklaar 15:25 Ozzy 21:10 TV show suggestions 26:20 Samson vs the freaks ? 28:00 Stories from the Message Board Day…

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Living Beyond Parenthood with Allyson Felix 31:53

18d ago31:53

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Allyson Felix—retired track star and mother-of-two—speaks with Sarah about her legendary career and the joys and challenges of juggling parenthood and multiple business endeavors. They discuss her new management company Always Alpha, her new documentary "She Runs The World," and her longtime advocacy on behalf of women and mothers, from calling out…

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The Mighty Ducks: weak villains 37:51

18d ago37:51

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The antagonist drives the middle of a story, so what happens when the antagonist is a really weak character? Well, if you're a filmmaker and can cast Emilio Estevez, you might get away with it. If you're a novelist, you're in trouble. This week, Melanie and I take a look at The Mighty Ducks where the story is thin but the ice is thick. While this m…

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The Steroid Spectrum 💪 5 Levels of Enhancement with Scott McNally 2:11:32

19d ago2:11:32

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Coach Scott McNally - Ask Me Anything 5 2:20 The 5 Levels of Steroid Enhancement 3:00 Therapeutic 8:30 Optimized 10:25 TRT + 13:00 Enhanced 15:00 Nucular 19:00 “optimal” total and free test to build muscle 22:00 Blood Pressure Machines to monitor at home 25:45 Hot Take on BAM15 28:35 Blood Pressure on Smart Watches? 32:15 Test EQ ratio 34:20 Planni…

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Dr. Tyna Moore: GLP-1s, Muscle, and Menopause: What Women Over 40 Deserve to Know (But Aren’t Being Told) 1:17:03

19d ago1:17:03

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Are your hormones making you feel broken, inflamed, and totally not yourself? You’re not alone if you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your metabolism has tanked, your joints hurt, your mood is unpredictable, and your body just won’t cooperate. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Tyna Moore to talk about the messy, c…

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The Summer Squeeze with Big Citrus 30:06

20d ago30:06

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Big Citrus presents: The Summer Squeeze! Books, music, movie and getaway recs as the days heat up and your office summer Friday policy kicks in. Plus, a look back at Season One of the show, nobody knows where the Ozarks are, and it might be summer break but we’ve still got a little homework for you Slices to do… Check out Joey Maldonado's calendar …

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Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers 31:28

20d ago31:28

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Learn how to approach Amazon Prime day without blowing your budget and hear how you can start to understand the emotions that might be driving your spending. What are the best ways to take advantage of big sales like Amazon Prime Day but still stay on track with your budget? How can you get a handle on emotional spending and the guilt that comes wi…

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Xbox has done it again (derogatory) | Friends Per Second Ep # 73 2:08:08

21d ago2:08:08

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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 15% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 11:01 What is Happening at Xbox? 59:52 Raycon …

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How to Avoid a Page-One Rewrite 28:42

23d ago28:42

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Melanie and I have both had to do page-one rewrites (actually, I've done TWO!!!), and they're not fun. Not fun at all. We want to keep you from suffering the same fate, so in this episode, we explain where we went wrong and what you can do to make sure you never ever have to start your novel from scratch. -V. The Fundamentals of Storytelling coupon…

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Blood Sweat & Gear 307 Getting The Primobolan Look Without Primo 1:08:57

23d ago1:08:57

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Coaches Andrew Berry & Scott McNally - With a worldwide shortage of Primo, how do we replicate the look? Plus QA 0:30 Support the show by shopping with our Sponsors 1:30 The Primo look without Primo 5:55 For the non-competitor 8:10 What about Proviron? 14:00 Male Physique Critique 20:00 Female Physique Critique 26:30 Listener Experience with IFG-LR…

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The End of Research Chem & Peptide Sites? Steroid Lawyer Explains 37:09

24d ago37:09

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Attorney Rick Collins & Scott McNally talk about the recent closures of research chem & peptide sites 00:30 Welcome Attorney Rick Collins 1:30 How Research Chems Started 3:00 What laws are research chem sites breaking? 5:30 Are GLP-1 Compound to blame ? 8:30 Warning Letters from Big Pharma 10:00 Are End Users In Trouble? 11:45 Red Flags For Researc…

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How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained) 36:11

24d ago36:11

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Learn how to navigate gas prices this summer, then hear how to make your money work after retiring early and moving abroad. What’s going on with gas prices this summer? How can early retirees turn their savings into income abroad? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss gas price trends and smart investment options for early retirees to help …

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What A-List Authors Know that You Don't 31:25

25d ago31:25

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Announcing THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STORYTELLING on-demand course, available now. Visit storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50 for 50% off, now through July 7, 2025. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates and workshee…

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It's Just Bodybuilding 344 Who’s the Best Bodybuilder of 2025 (So Far)? 1:54:40

25d ago1:54:40

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It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast 344 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 0:00 teaser 1:00 Intro 3:00 15 Wks Out Olympia Predictions 5:45 Samson 9:20 Question Mark On Samson 10:45 Was Samson Flawless Last Year? 12:15 Derek’s Condition 13:00 Experience as a coach 14:15 Derek vs Nick Walker vs Hadi Choopan 15:40 Who is hungrier for the win? 19…

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Shuttle That Cock on Outta Here with Big Citrus 34:11

25d ago34:11

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It’s a Big Citrus summer hang! Sarah, Alex, and Mish get together to discuss the storylines they’re watching in the WNBA, question the worth of exhibition games during the NWSL hiatus, and share their favorite summer sports traditions (badminton and archery, anyone?). Plus, what season is the citrus season? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or s…

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Mission Impossible: simple yet solid 31:25

25d ago31:25

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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation is a great example of good, straight forward storytelling. Yes, it’s an action movie with big stunts. Yes, you have to suspend your disbelief. Yes, it’s Tom Cruise. But there’s more craft in this movie than meets the eye. This episode, I’ll show you what I mean and Valerie will give her take on the interesting varia…

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