Best Becky Jacobs Podcasts (2025)

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EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner 33:34

1h ago33:34

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"I know my first name is Steven." These words were uttered by Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped in 1972 at the age of six by a pedophile. Eight years later, and still in the clutches of his captor, once 5-year-old Timmy White was kidnapped, Steven knew he couldn't let what happened over the prior eight years happen to Timmy. The boys escaped their …

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EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2 42:36

3h ago42:36

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The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who …

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AskCVV #80 - WrestleMania 41 Review, John Cena Wins #17, Joe Hendry Appears But The Rock Doesn't 1:10:27

2d ago1:10:27

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC with VIP Meet & Greet! Welcome to AskCVV #80! On this episode, Chris gives his full review of WrestleMania 41 and discusses the best matches and moment, he also answers questions about Joe Hendry's surprise appearance, why The Rock wasn't there, Travis Scott's role in John Cena's heel tu…

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Yapping about Burgers, Fries and Shakes with Burgerville’s Chef Becky 34:10

3d ago34:10

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Send us a text Join Em and Chef Becky from Burgerville as they chat about Chef’s backstory , how she started working for Burgerville and what new menu items are coming out. Plus she gives us some secret menu items like a cold brew hazelnut shake! You can find Burgerville at one of their numerous local restaurants and on Instagram at @burgerville . …

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The Hurt Syndicate On Reuniting in AEW, "WE HURT PEOPLE", New Members, Cedric Alexander 1:30:51

3d ago1:30:51

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC with VIP Meet & Greet! Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby), Shelton Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) and MVP (@the305mvp) are a faction in AEW. They sit down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario to discuss getting the group back together in AEW after it was brought to a premature end in WWE, if they a…

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The Spark | Kerry 23:05

2d ago23:05

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In this episode Jules speaks to 20-year-old Kerry, who’s only been out of prison a month at the time of recording. They chat about how losing a friend in the Grenfell Tower fire at the age of 13 had a massive impact on Kerry, who later became expelled from school, and at the age of 17 received a 5 year prison sentence. For Kerry, being recalled bac…

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

2d ago1:00:47

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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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Bayley On WrestleMania, Damage CTRL, Life After Wrestling, Mercedes Moné 1:03:05

5d ago1:03:05

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Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to discuss getting started with WWE and developing her Hugger persona, destroying the Bayley Buddies as part of her heel turn and if they might return, the injury that happened during the pandemic, the original plan for Damage …

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The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards (PART 1) 47:27

5d ago47:27

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What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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AskCVV #79 - WrestleMania 41 Bold Predictions & Surprises, Raw After Mania, What's Next For John Cena? 1:04:05

9d ago1:04:05

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Welcome to AskCVV #79! On this episode Chris gives his predictions for the full match card of WrestleMania 41. Does John Cena win #17? How many titles will change hands? Will The Rock appear? Who does Paul Heyman leave the ring with after the main event on Night? What is the big WrestleMania moment? We discuss all of this and much more! Quote I'm t…

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EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2 38:55

9d ago38:55

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He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a tr…

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Chelsea Green On Being US Champion, Michael Cole Hating Her, Wrestling Against Penta, Matt Cardona 1:09:53

10d ago1:09:53

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Chelsea Green (@ImChelseaGreen) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and the Women's United States Champion. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Chicago, IL to discuss winning the title and the original plan for the victory, coming back to WWE after her 2021 release, if a Matt Cardona WWE return could still happen, Michael Cole's co…

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I Had My Baby With Me For 8 Months In Prison | Molly Ellis 47:23

9d ago47:23

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This week Jules sits down with Molly Ellis, someone she met while they were both in prison. In 2017, after experiencing a family tragedy, Molly’s life changed drastically, eventually ending with a five-year prison sentence for fraud. Just weeks before starting her sentence, she gave birth to her daughter and chose to raise her newborn behind bars. …

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#224 Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier 2:11:14

11d ago2:11:14

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What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss. Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI, unpacks why AI is transforming software engineering forever, how founders can survive acquisition (he’s done it twice), and why the true bottleneck…

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Natalya On 18 Years In WWE, Hart Family Legacy, Training Nikki Bella, The Dungeon 2.0 1:18:21

12d ago1:18:21

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Natalya (@NatbyNature) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Insight Live in Toronto to discuss her journey from being a waitress to a WWE Superstar, having to fight for spots on the card, helping Nikk…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 38:35

12d ago38:35

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Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…

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#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada 1:23:27

13d ago1:23:27

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy,…

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AskCVV #78 - Kevin Owens' Injury, Randy Orton's WM41 Opponent, Does Cena Win #17, Fav Promo Ever 1:18:49

16d ago1:18:49

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Welcome to AskCVV #78! On this episode, Chris talks about his most anticipated matches for WrestleMania 41 and answers questions about Kevin Owen's neck injury, who Randy Orton's WrestleMania opponent could be, the best looking WrestleMania stage ever, …

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Yapping with Foodie Influencer Jacob 36:52

17d ago36:52

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Send us a text Send us a text This episode is sponsored by The Program for Intellectual Empowerment (PIE). PIE is a non profit learning and community-centered organization that aims to enrich neurodivergent students with holistic, neuroscience-centered support. You can find more information at: Instagram:@unifiedarts_studio @pie_pdx www.unifiedpdx.…

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Kevin Owens On Injuries, WrestleMania, Stone Cold, Beating Up Vince McMahon, Sami Zayn 1:20:45

17d ago1:20:45

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Chicago, IL to discuss his journey from being trained by Jacques Rougeau to main eventing WrestleMania, being Steve Austin's first op…

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The Spark | Sharon 40:11

17d ago40:11

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In this episode, Jules chats to Sharon. Sharon’s life on the Cornish coast is idyllic, but her life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs to get to this point. From escaping an abusive relationship and serving a prison sentence for benefit fraud, to cycling around the world, battling serious health problems and publishing her own book. Useful o…

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#222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon 1:24:31

18d ago1:24:31

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in cont…

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Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Is A Huge WWE Fan! Drinking With Stone Cold, The Rock, DDP, WrestleMania 1:06:44

19d ago1:06:44

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Gabriel Iglesias (@fluffyguy), also known as Fluffy, is a comedian and actor. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet to discuss his lifelong love of WWE, finally getting to meet The Rock, appearing in multiple WWE segments, the similarities between stand-up …

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Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver 41:41

19d ago41:41

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We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees -- or projects onto you. Maria Shriver was born into the legendary Kennedy and Shriver families, arriving with a script already written for her—an ide…

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AskCVV #77 - CM Punk's Favor, Cena vs. Cody, Rey Fenix's WWE Debut, Jey Uso's WrestleMania Moment 59:09

23d ago59:09

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Welcome to AskCVV #77! On this episode, Chris answers questions about the favor that Paul Heyman owes CM Punk, the recent promo between John Cena and Cody Rhodes on Raw, what will happen between Jey Uso and Gunther at WrestleMania, the "Immortal Moment"…

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Samoa Joe's Incredible Career In TNA, AEW & WWE, Brock Lesnar, MJF Shove, "NOPE" 1:09:23

24d ago1:09:23

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his careers in ROH, TNA, WWE and now AEW, working with the likes of Kurt Angle and Broc…

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Responding To Comments On Social Media 41:09

24d ago41:09

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This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some of the comments they received on social media about a previous episode. That episode explores disclosing to potential future partners if you have spent time in prison, and how soon you would tell them. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison o…

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#221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability 1:20:54

25d ago1:20:54

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Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management. At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major tre…

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Raquel Rodriguez On Liv Morgan, WWE Tag Team Champs, Judgement Day 1:00:46

26d ago1:00:46

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Raquel Rodriguez (@RaquelWWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and one-half of the Women's Tag Team Champions with Liv Morgan. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario to discuss becoming a champion once again, how she wa…

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The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes 51:15

26d ago51:15

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Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achie…

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AskCVV #76 - What's Wrong With Cena's Heel Turn, Fantasy Booking WM41 Main Events, Best Return Of All Time 1:08:48

1M ago1:08:48

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Welcome to AskCVV #76! On this episode, Chris answers questions about John Cena's most recent heel promo on Raw, what the two main events will be for WrestleMania 41, the greatest return in wrestling history, the Grande Americano luchador character, whe…

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Yapping about Bread with Dos Hermanos 36:21

1M ago36:21

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Send us a text Join Em as she chats with the Dos Hermanos owners, Gabriel and Josue. They chat about their 12 year old sourdough, their Mexican influence and how they have quickly grown in Portland. You can visit their shop at: 1015 SE Stark St Portland OR You can follow them on Instagram at : 2_Hermanos_Bakery You can connect and follow Em on Inst…

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Cedric Alexander On WWE Release, Hurt Business, Possibly Signing With AEW, Lumbar Check 1:06:05

1M ago1:06:05

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) is a professional wrestler previously signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to talk about the release and his immediate reaction, if he is interested in joinin…

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The Spark | Sarah 27:03

1M ago27:03

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In this episode Jules talks to Sarah, who after years of struggling with her mental health and substance abuse, found that the warmth, support and community found in a women’s centre not far from her home, would help her transform her life. Useful organisations: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ POPS (Partners of Pr…

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EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace? 38:24

1M ago38:24

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In 1931, William and Julia Wallace had what seemed to be the perfect life. The couple had been married for over 16 years and resided in Liverpool. This perfect life, however, came to a screeching halt when Julia Wallace had her skull smashed in with a blunt object on the night of January 20, 1931, in the Wallace family home. This heinous crime led …

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#220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

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How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution. Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a whole industry. Facing thousands of failed prototypes, crushing financial setbacks, and a dismissive industry that insisted a su…

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Lilian Garcia On Her WWE Return, Smackdown, Viral Moments With The Rock & Triple H 1:23:59

1M ago1:23:59

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) is a WWE ring announcer and singer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss being back in WWE and how her moment with Samantha Irvin on Raw led to her return to announcin…

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Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 31:51

1M ago31:51

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A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkward is often an indicator that someone has extraordinary. Psychologist…

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AskCVV #75 - John Cena's Heel Promo, CM Punk's Favor, Stone Cold At WrestleMania, Most Underrated Wrestler 1:06:00

1M ago1:06:00

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https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet! Welcome to AskCVV #75! On this episode, Chris gives his thoughts on John Cena's heel promo on Raw and answers questions about what's next for John Cena, whether Cody Rhodes will retain the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, what CM Punk's favor from Paul He…

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Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato 50:01

1M ago50:01

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Grant Amato was drowning in a world of fantasy—obsessed with a Bulgarian cam girl and willing to do anything to keep the illusion alive. When his family tried to intervene, they had no idea the depths of his desperation. In January 2019, their once-loving son and brother repaid their concern with cold-blooded murder.In this Early Release episode, a…

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Chris Bey's Inspiring Recovery After Being Paralyzed In The Ring 1:27:01

1M ago1:27:01

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Chris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to discuss the accident the night after TNA Bound For Glory that left him paralyzed, being told he would only have a 10-25% chance of walking again and defying the odds, the overwhelming support fr…

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From Young Chef of the Year to Belmarsh | Natty Can Cook 52:29

1M ago52:29

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This week Zak and Jules welcome lifelong chef Nathaniel Mortley AKA Natty Can Cook to the Life After Prison couch. Natty shares his experiences of working in some of London’s most high-end restaurants and how the environment there contributed to him going to prison. He also speaks about how seeing people excel while he was inside inspired him to st…

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#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing 2:12:51

1M ago2:12:51

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Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently. As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, she’s spent years studying what actually makes relationships work. Her …

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