Best Angling Trust Podcasts (2025)

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Why No One Trusts Art Prices Anymore 37:47

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What’s a painting worth? For art world professionals, that question of price has never been easy—but lately, it’s gotten harder than ever. As we’ve discussed on this podcast before, the art market has cooled off. But this isn’t just a downturn—it’s a disruption. The system that once supported pricing logic is now in disarray, and dealers and adviso…

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Why This New Art Trend Feels So Familiar 27:54

3d ago27:54

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In art history, the pastoral has long offered a vision of nature as sanctuary—Arcadian meadows, idyllic countrysides, and timeless landscapes painted as if untouched by human conflict or change. It is a mode steeped in longing, often idealizing rural life as a place of harmony, simplicity, and beauty. From the verdant backdrops of Renaissance alleg…

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Season 2: Episode 34: Brandon Maddox: CEO of Silencer Central on silencers, myths, and conservation. 31:31

3d ago31:31

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Cucaruto sit down with Brandon Maddox, founder and CEO of Silencer Central—the largest silencer dealer in the United States. Brandon shares his unique journey from pharmacist to leading the suppressor industry, making the purchase process simple and accessible nationwide. We…

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Episode 360 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Mindfulness and the Presence of God, Part 2" 30:47

6d ago30:47

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's podcast, Michael continues his conversation with Dr. Janelle Hallman, diving deep into the practice of mindfulness and its transformative power. In this episode, Janelle opens up about her struggle with feeling disconnected from her body and how mindfulness play…

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Re-Air: What Makes Spine-Tingling Art? Aesthetic Chills: Explained 32:58

9d ago32:58

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While we are on summer break, this is a re-air of a popular episode from earlier in the year. Can you think of a work of art that truly thrilled you? Maybe you can—and if you can, maybe it even literally made you shiver, or sent a chill up your spine. This is the phenomena that is called “Aesthetic Chills.” It’s tied to strong emotional reactions t…

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Season 2: Episode 33: Selling the Outdoors: Matt Whitman Conservation and Connecting with Consumers 29:05

12d ago29:05

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, we sit down with Matt Whitman, Vice President of Marketing for American Outdoor Products, to explore how outdoor brands connect with today’s consumers—and what that means for the future of conservation. Matt shares insight from years of experience leading marketing strategy for well-known outdoor gea…

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Episode 359 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 2" 31:17

13d ago31:17

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Joining Michael is Alan Kraft, who will delve into the spiritually nourishing practice of scripture meditation and its power to let the Holy Spirit speak directly to our hearts. In today's episode, titled "The Intimate God," Alan unravels his spiritual trifecta — stillness, …

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From Bankruptcy to Breakthrough // Scott Boyd 47:55

14d ago47:55

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What happens when your business fails, your spouse is diagnosed with cancer, and everything you’ve built feels like it’s slipping away? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with longtime friend and marketplace leader Scott Boyd. Scott shares his journey from early faith and career struggles to encountering the transformative message of grace …

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The Round-Up: Johnny Depp Does Modigliani, Labubu Mania, and a Weird Idea for the Venice Biennale 46:04

17d ago46:04

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It may be the dog days of summer, but the art world doesn’t take a break, and there’s plenty to talk about for our monthly roundup episode, where we parse and analyze the biggest headlines shaping the art world and industry. In this episode, we take a look at what is going on in the art scenes across London, New York, and Berlin, including some of …

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Season 2: Episode 32: Rethinking Conservation: Tony Wasley on Wildlife Policy and the Public Trust 36:35

19d ago36:35

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Cucaruto sit down with Tony Wasley—former Director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife and current President and CEO of the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI). The conversation dives deep into the roots and evolution of North American conservation, the challenges of outdat…

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Episode 358 - Alan Kraft, "The Intimate God, Part 1" 34:29

20d ago34:29

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Alan Kraft is joining Michael on today's podcast. Alan has served as lead pastor of Christ Community Church since 1990. He is passionate about teaching, writing, and prayer to help people experience Jesus in transformative ways. He holds an MDiv degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Alan …

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There Is Not One Art World. There Are (at Least) Five 47:36

24d ago47:36

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If you’ve been around art in the last several decades or so, you likely have heard the term “institutional critique.” This is a genre of art that turns the lens back onto the world around the art object as its subject, finding playful or polemical ways to provoke thought on art’s unspoken rules and expectations and links to the wider world. Andrea …

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Season 2: Episode 31: How Hunters Are Fighting Hunger in America with Josh Wilson of FHFH. 34:14

26d ago34:14

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Cucaruto welcome Josh Wilson, Executive Director of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). Josh shares the powerful story behind this national ministry—founded by his father in 1997—and its mission to connect hunters with families in need through donated wild game. F…

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Episode 357 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Mindfulness and the Presence of God, Part 1" 30:38

27d ago30:38

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we welcome Dr. Janelle Hallman back to the podcast. Janelle serves on the team at Restoring the Soul and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, ordained minister, professor, author, and speaker on issues such as redemption, healing, and wholeness. Janelle has taught …

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“Teach Me to Pray”: A Journey of Faith at 81 // Judy Wilson 59:14

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Have you ever wondered if you're doing prayer all wrong? In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and intercessor Judy Wilson, whose 50-year journey of prayer has been anything but formulaic. From seasons of silence to supernatural encounters, Judy shares how prayer has shaped her faith, sustained her through tragedy, and taught her to tru…

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Season 2: Episode 30: Fair Chase & Fighting Poaching: Inside Boone & Crockett with Tony Schoonen. 34:51

1M ago34:51

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Cucaruto sit down with Tony Schoonen, CEO of the Boone and Crockett Club, America’s oldest wildlife conservation organization founded by Theodore Roosevelt. Tony takes us on a journey through the club’s storied history — from pioneering the National Forest Service and Nation…

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Episode 356 - Letting Go of Control Through the Serenity Prayer 33:50

1M ago33:50

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, part two of our conversation with Peter Zaremba, we explore the concepts of control, powerlessness, and acceptance. Michael opens with the profound Serenity Prayer, elegantly setting the tone for discussions on letting go and embracing peace through acc…

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How the Post-Pandemic Generation Is Changing Digital Art 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Every rising generation reinvents the rules of how art works. What are the new new ways of working? What kinds of spaces serve those needs? Art critic Ben Davis keeps coming back to these questions, and it’s part of why he decided he wanted to talk to Maya Man. Man got her MFA from the famous Media Art program at the University of California in 202…

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Season 2: Episode 29: Ruger: How America’s Largest Firearms Manufacturer Supports Conservation 35:16

1M ago35:16

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Join us for this episode of Connecting with Conservation as we sit down with Todd Seyfert, President & CEO of Ruger and Marlin, to discuss how the largest firearms manufacturer in the U.S. contributes to state-based fish and wildlife conservation through excise taxes. Todd shares his personal journey from growing up hunting in Wisconsin to leading …

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Episode 355 - Embracing Freedom: The Journey from Control to Acceptance 39:15

1M ago39:15

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's thought-provoking conversation, Michael sits down with our good friend Peter Zaremba to explore the profound themes of self-confession, freedom, and the intricate dance between control and acceptance. They delve into the notion of attachment to outcomes and how …

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Attachment and the Abundant Life // Michael Cusick 42:43

1M ago42:43

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What if the greatest spiritual practice is simply letting Jesus love us? In this powerful conversation with our friend Michael Cusick, we explore the deep connection between spiritual formation, attachment, and the embodied experience of God's love. We talk about how trauma, distraction, and striving can keep us from truly being present—to ourselve…

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Re-Air: The Rise of the Red Chip Art World 27:16

1M ago27:16

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When we first aired this episode about red chip art a few months back, it captured a cultural and art market phenomenon hiding in plain sight. My colleague Annie Armstrong mapped out a world of Cybertrucks, crypto wallets, and Alec Monopoly openings—a bro-filled art scene where KAWS, MSCHF, and Daniel Arsham are the mainstays, and where spectacle o…

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Season 2: Episode 28: How Social Media is Changing Conservation with Chuck R. of Open Source Defense 33:51

2M ago33:51

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, we sit down with Chuck R, founder of Open Source Defense and a longtime tech industry leader from Google and Facebook. We explore how technology and cultural perspectives around firearms shape modern wildlife conservation funding. Chuck shares fascinating stories from taking over a thousand Silicon V…

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The Round-Up: Tech’d Out Museums, Art Basel Takeaways, and Adrien Brody's Awesomely Awful Art 42:43

2M ago42:43

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It’s the end of June. It’s hot. And it’s time to take a look back at the hot art stories of the last month. Today the Art Angle team has picked out three items. On the agenda: —The announcement of a brand new, ambitious museum-like art venue, Canyon, dedicated to immersive video art, on the Lower East Side. We'll also talk about the general state o…

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Season 2: Special Alert: Public Lands Sell Off! 1:51

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Your public lands under management of the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are in the crosshairs of congress. Give a listen to what several conservation community leaders think about this misguided approach.By jgassett

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Season 2: Episode 27: Dustin Wallace talks about Faxon's contribution to conservation. 34:39

2M ago34:39

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In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Curcuruto sit down with Dustin Wallace, Director of Sales & Marketing at Faxon to explore the fascinating intersection between American manufacturing, innovation, and wildlife conservation funding. Dustin shares Faxon’s journey from a machining operation to one of the most r…

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Episode 354 - Robby Angle, "The Path of Trust: Rethinking Discipleship and Grace" 47:57

2M ago47:57

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Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today’s episode, Michael welcomes friend and fellow leader Robby Angle for an engaging conversation about Robby’s new book, The Path: What if the Way of Jesus is Different Than You Thought?—a collaborative work designed to help the next generation rediscover grace, true identity, and t…

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The Myth of Balance & Gift of Limits // Alan Briggs 41:58

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Are we overwhelmed, underwhelmed… or is there a better way? In this episode, we sit down with Alan Briggs—coach, author, and founder of Stay Forth—to unpack the tension we all feel between exhaustion and disengagement. From sabbaticals to daily rhythms, Alan shares what it means to live a “whelmed” life: not redlining, not coasting, but being fully…

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Why Does Culture Feel Stuck? 43:47

2M ago43:47

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The Los Angeles–based trend forecaster and writer Sean Monahan is known for his sharp takes on the zeitgeist. Over the past decade, his cultural insights have routinely gone viral—most famously when he coined the term “vibe shift,” a phrase that quickly spread from niche corners of the internet to mainstream outlets like The New York Times and The …

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Season 2: Episode 26: Talking High Performance Rimfires with Scott Volquartsen 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Enjoy plinking or are you more of a competition type? This week on Connecting with Conservation we talk with Scott Volquartsen, the owner and innovator of high-end accessories and upgrades for your favorite rimfire calibers. Give it a listen!By jgassett

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Episode 353 - Tara Owens, "Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone" 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today’s episode, Michael sits down with Tara Owens, author of Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone, for a rich conversation about the intersection of faith, embodiment, and the profound ways our physical selves connect us to God. Together, they explore how centuries of…

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How Does an Emerging Gallery Make It Now? 40:56

2M ago40:56

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We’re on the cusp of the 2025 edition of Art Basel—the flagship fair held each June in Basel, Switzerland. More than 200 galleries from around the world gather to present works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Art Basel is both a bellwether and a battleground. Participation is prestigious—and costly. It’s competitive, and it’s high-stakes. Tha…

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Season 2: Episode 25: Hornady's Commitment to Conservation with Seth Swerczek 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Did you know that Hornady is one of the largest U.S. based manufacturer of hunting products? Today on Connecting with Conservation we talk with Hornady's Marketing Communications Manager Seth Swerczek about their commitment to wildlife conservation funded thru the federal excise tax.By jgassett

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Episode 352 - Summer Joy Gross, "Attachment, Lament, and Healing" 49:42

2M ago49:42

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today’s conversation, Michael is joined by Summer Joy Gross—Anglican priest, spiritual director, and author of the new book, The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God. Together, they dive into the transformative power of secure attachment with G…

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How to Win Where It Really Matters // John Olinger 49:15

2M ago49:15

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What if you’re chasing the wrong win? In this episode, we sit down with John Olinger—former Nike exec, leadership coach, and author of Worthy Wins—to unpack what it means to succeed in the areas that matter most. From high-stakes marketing at Nike to the raw wake-up call of losing his father, John shares how redefining success radically reshaped hi…

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The Art World's Octopus Teacher 37:04

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Have you ever asked yourself: What do artists have to learn from the octopus? Maybe not—but the question is at the heart of the work of Miriam Simun, who currently has an exhibition about her Institute for Transhumanist Cephalopod Evolution at the art space Recess in Brooklyn. And it turns out the answer is mind-expanding. Almost literally. Simun’s…

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Season 2: Episode 24: Beth Shimanski, Vice President of Marketing with Savage Arms Inc. 32:48

2M ago32:48

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Today on Connecting with Conservation, we talk with a major excise tax payer in the conservation arena. Beth Shimanski of Savage Arms, Inc. talks about some of the unique aspects of their business model. Give it a listen!By jgassett

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Episode 351 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Embodied Healing and Authentic Connection" 29:33

3M ago29:33

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Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In today’s episode, Michael sits down in the studio with Dr. Janelle Hallman, a seasoned intensive therapist at Restoring the Soul and a longtime friend and colleague. With decades of experience leading therapy intensives, groups, and workshops around the world, Janelle shares…

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A Crypto Billionaire's Lawsuit, Koons’s Hulk Blasts Back,' the Art Basel Awards 39:19

3M ago39:19

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It's been a minute, but we're back with our Round-Up episode, where we parse and discuss some of the biggest stories going on around the art world, and it's really good to be back into this format again after a little commercial break. A lot has been happening lately in the so-called art world—good, bad, and there's been plenty of in-between that—b…

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Season 2: Episode 23: Executive Director Ryan Brown talks about Virginia Wildlife. 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Today on Connecting with Conservation we discuss all that Virginia has to offer in the form of wildlife-associated outdoor recreation. Ryan Brown, Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources joins us to talk bears, elk, and other iconic Virginia species. Give it a listen!By jgassett

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