Learn Real, Advanced English with English and Beyond! Welcome to English and Beyond, the weekly podcast designed for upper intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their fluency, listening skills, and vocabulary - all in natural British English. Originally created for intermediate learners, this podcast has evolved to challenge those at an advanced level. We offer: 🔹 Free transcript available to help with tricky words. 🔹 Quizlet flashcards for practicing key vocabulary and ...
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Boost your confidence in English with engaging and interesting topics, useful vocabulary, and natural British pronunciation! Welcome to English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, the perfect podcast for lower-intermediate to intermediate English learners who want to improve their listening, speaking, and comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way. Listen to real, everyday English. Get a free transcript to follow along and understand tricky words. Learn useful vocabulary & expressi ...
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Open discussion. Past and present music. Food, restaurants, video games, movies, sports etc. Current fashion trends and anything that can make a good open forum and topic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cesar-b6/support
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The ONLY podcast about horror movies. The Screaming Room is a podcast about horror movies. Each season, Sam & Ralph review new releases and recap horror franchises.
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Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.
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Delve into the world of D.C. Latinx artists with "Artistas in the Capital," a monthly podcast by Hola Cultura hosted by Norma Sorto. This show features interviews with local artists, dancers, printmakers, book authors, and more. Join us as SPEL participants conduct the interviews, bringing you the stories directly from the artists themselves and showcasing the voices of Latinx creatives for wide-ranging conversations about art, identity, intersectionality, and heritage in the nation's capital.
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Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year "Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud Kennedy Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member. Ann and EJ will host a diverse guest list of local leader ...
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Discover app marketing growth hacks from the top app publishers. Learn the secrets of app store optimization, app store features, and online marketing to drive more downloads for your mobile app.
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This week, Sam & Ralph are joined by Justin to discuss the latest video game-to-film adaptation--UNTIL DAWN (2025)! Support the show Click support the show to support the show! And please give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Mobile! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! Email us your questions and concerns! Find Us On Social Media Tw…
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Yes, It's a Racial Gerrymander: What It Means with Former County Commissioner Devan Allen
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1:15:40Ann and EJ have the privilege to be joined on air with former Commissioner of Precinct Two, Devan Allen. She is the youngest commissioner in county history. She was also the first black female to lead as a commissioner in Tarrant County and the 3rd female in the county's 100-year history to hold such an office. She was part of the court when the co…
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The Billion-Dollar App Monetization Strategy
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1:04:32This week, we’re joined by Zach Witzel, former Uber pricing lead and now founder of Helium — the AI-powered paywall engine that’s helping top apps double revenue automatically. Zach helped Uber unlock over $100M through smarter monetization — and now he’s bringing those insights to indie devs. In this episode, we dive into how to scale faster using…
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The Billion-Dollar App Monetization Strategy
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1:03:09This week, we’re joined by Zach Witzel, former Uber pricing lead and now founder of Helium — the AI-powered paywall engine that’s helping top apps double revenue automatically. Zach helped Uber unlock over $100M through smarter monetization — and now he’s bringing those insights to indie devs. In this episode, we dive into how to scale faster using…
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E48 Tuscany, Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Itchy - Advanced English
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19:25Is Tuscany really as perfect as Instagram makes it look? In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast, Oliver and César sit down to share the unfiltered truth about their recent holiday in Italy - and it’s not all rolling hills and Chianti. From postcard-perfect views and delicious dinners to mosquito bites, awkward group dynamic…
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Seattle International Film Festival 2025, Episode #2
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1:10:50In this episode we conclude our coverage of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)! We're discussing what we've seen so far, making recommendations, and letting you know how/if you can see the best films out of SIFF! All reviews and commentary are spoiler-free! Support the show Click support the show to support the show! And please giv…
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Taking the leap from Buddhism to the Catholic Church
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28:02How does a Buddhist become a Catholic? The honesty of children! Kathy Starks made her way slowly to the Church through her husband and children. Join us to hear her story and be inspired by her openness to hear God’s voice.By Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
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Grow Your App With These Simple Referral Tricks
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13:16Want to grow your app like Cal AI, which now makes $20M+ a year? In this video, I break down the top word-of-mouth marketing / referral strategies that actually work in 2025 — with real examples and tactics you can copy today. 📊 Stats You'll Learn: 76% of users make purchases from social media recommendations 74% of users buy because an influencer …
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Do You Know When to Stop? | English for Intermediate Learners
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9:13Do you ever go too far with the things you love? In this episode of English and Beyond, Oliver reflects on how easy it is to overdo the things that bring us joy - from binge-watching a show to eating too quickly, to becoming obsessed with learning or exercise. You’ll learn natural English expressions like to overdo it, burn out, binge, in moderatio…
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Intro to the 817 Podcast and a Crash Course on Tarrant County's Racial Redistricting Efforts
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52:13This is our first VIDEO episode! You can watch on YouTube! Subscribe, share with friends, and do not forget to add us on social media! The format of this episode is a little different due to all the announcements and progress we have made over the last two weeks. So we start the show with a little introduction and a description of what listeners ca…
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MAU Vegas 2025 Debrief: Growth, AI & Lessons Learned
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46:59We just got back from MAU Vegas — slightly jet-lagged, seriously inspired, and armed with spicy takes on app growth, monetization, and what not to do with your onboarding. In this impromptu, caffeine-fueled debrief episode, Steve P. Young unpacks his favorite learnings and wildest strategies from the conference. Didn’t make it to MAU? Don’t worry —…
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Fr. Cesar Valencia’s call to the priesthood
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28:02Fr. Cesar Valencia, pastor for the parishes in Mitchell, joins us to tell us how he got his call to the priesthood. Even though he comes from Peru, he faced many of the same challenges our young men face here. But God calls anyway! Find out how he got his call and how he ended up in South Dakota.By Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
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E47 Overrated & Overhyped: What We’re All Pretending to Like | Advanced English for expressing opinions
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20:42In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced Edition, Oliver and César explore a question we all secretly ask ourselves: “Do I actually like this… or do I just think I’m supposed to?” From five-star restaurants and summer holidays to podcasts and museums, they take a light-hearted but honest look at things that might be a little overrated, a bit…
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Seattle International Film Festival 2025, Episode #1
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1:16:59This episode we begin our coverage of Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)! We're discussing what we've seen so far, making recommendations, and letting you know when/where/how you can see the best films out of SIFF! All reviews and commentary are spoiler-free! Timestamps 06:50 - Four Mothers 10:28 - Billy 14:50 - Cat Town, U.S.A. 18:20 - Pay…
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How We DOUBLED Trial Conversions with This Simple Paywall A/B Test (14-Day Case Study)
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10:47Want to boost app revenue and retention without major redesigns or dev time? In this video, I break down two easy A/B tests that delivered massive gains in trial conversions and lifetime value (LTV) — fast. 📌 See how a simple change to our paywall doubled trial activations 📌 Learn the psychology behind “priming” your users 📌 Discover the UX tweak t…
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How the National Juneteenth Museum Will Put Black Fort Worth Culture On A Global Scale
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1:05:58Today, we have a deep and intimate conversation with Jarred Howard, CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. We discuss how to celebrate Juneteenth in 2025 with NJM at their inaugural Freedom Vibes Festival. You can get your tickets now. As usual, the pod has three short stories before the big story. We will update you on redistricting and how Fort W…
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How to Build Profitable Apps Without Coding
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1:02:15In this episode, we’re breaking down how you can build a revenue-generating app — without writing a single line of code. Our guest is Alim Charaniya, 4x founder and the brains behind Ambitious Labs. He’s helped generate over $100M+ in app revenue, scaled apps from 10K to 2M+ users, and was previously Head of Mobile at PrizePicks, the #1 sports app …
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How do you find your way back to faith when you are disillusioned by your past experiences? An open heart sure helps! Schuyler Walchek joins Catholic Views to tell his story of finding his way into the Catholic Church.By Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
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How One Simple Paywall Test 3X’d Revenue for Our AI App (Case Study)
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8:40Discover the paywall A/B test that tripled our revenue for an AI app—without changing pricing or getting more downloads. In this video, we break down the exact test we ran (weekly vs yearly subscriptions, trial vs no trial) and how paywall optimization can completely change your app business. 💡 If you’ve ever said: “I need more downloads!” …You mig…
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Why Does Our Memory Trick Us? | Learn Intermediate English with Real Stories
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10:46Why do we forget so much of our early life? Why do some memories stay clear and others vanish completely? In this episode of English and Beyond, I share real stories and reflections about memory, childhood amnesia, and how emotion shapes what we remember - or forget. You’ll learn natural, intermediate English through a personal and relatable story,…
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How Tarrant County Democrats are Funding the Far Right and How the Rich Won't Save Us
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54:24This is a complete show, starting with the cancellation of six figures of NEA funding in North Texas. Mercy Culture breaks ground on its new center, and top county officials praise it. The big story is redistricting updates, and where does funding go in Tarrant and Texas? COMMUNITY UPDATES: Join the Discord RSVP for the 817 Gather SHORT STORY #1: N…
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BONUS: Clown in a Cornfield (2025) with Adam Cesare and Eli Craig
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50:17BONUS EPISODE! We're coming at you with an unscheduled episode on Clown in a Cornfield (2025)! And as a bonus, we've got an interview with author Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) and director Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil)! Support the show Click support the show to support the show! And please give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or o…
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AI-Generated Content: The Future of Ad Creation
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1:18:45In this episode, we’re joined by Hamza Alsamraee, CEO of NewForm — a top-tier NYC-based app marketing agency producing over 2,500 ads every month. Hamza’s journey started at just 16 when he built the largest math page on Instagram, eventually driving 100M+ organic impressions and over $1M in book sales. With a strong background in math and a knack …
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AI-Generated Content: The Future of Ad Creation
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1:19:39In this episode, we’re joined by Hamza Alsamraee, CEO of NewForm — a top-tier NYC-based app marketing agency producing over 2,500 ads every month. Hamza’s journey started at just 16 when he built the largest math page on Instagram, eventually driving 100M+ organic impressions and over $1M in book sales. With a strong background in math and a knack …
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E46 Movies: Popcorn to Plot Twists | How to Talk About Films in Advanced English
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18:07What makes a film critically acclaimed, atmospheric, or even box office poison? In this episode of English and Beyond, César and I (I'm Oliver!) dive into the full cinema experience - from noisy popcorn munching to unexpected plot twists - and explore the vocabulary and expressions you need to talk about movies like a native speaker. Whether you’re…
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Apple Just Reformed Its Payment Policy for App Developers – Here’s What You Can Do Now
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8:51Apple’s payment policy just took a major turn—and it could unlock huge revenue potential for app developers. A federal judge has ruled that Apple must now allow developers to offer alternative payment methods outside the App Store. In this session, Steve P. Young joins Andrew Davies, CMO at Paddle, to break down what this means for your app busines…
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This Simple App Makes $50K/Month — Here's How
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12:19This “Pain-killer” app is quietly making $50,000/month with just 500 downloads a day — and it’s doing it all purely using ASO. This is the ultimate passive income app, and in this video, I broke down exactly how it works, why it’s CRUSHING it, and how you can apply the same principles to your own app. You'll learn: 📌 What are painkiller apps, and h…
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The Most Beautiful Song in the English Language? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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9:42In this reflective episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I'm exploring the deeper, emotional side of language learning through the iconic song Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks. Rather than focusing on grammar or vocabulary, this episode invites listeners to think about how songs, places, and personal memories shape the way we con…
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Fort Worth Election Results: Extremism Loss and How We Can Take This Fight to Redistricting!
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42:41Ann and EJ review the election results. Turnout was at its lowest level in over a decade, yet extremism lost. What does this mean moving forward as we prepare for Tim O'Hare's obsession with gerrymandering Tarrant County? Sign up to make your voice heard! Join the online community. Come to the 817 Gather on May 18th! SHOW NOTES: SHORT STORY #1: Ele…
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Data-Driven App Monetization Strategies for 2025
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1:14:15In this Podcast, Steve P. Young will break down the latest app monetization trends and what they mean for your growth in 2025. Steve will dive into three of the most talked-about reports in mobile: RevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps, AppsFlyer’s Creative Optimization Report, and the App Valuation Benchmark Report. You’ll get the must-know data…
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Dr. Chris Burgwald shares the basics and interesting tidbits of the conclave as the Catholic Church selects a new pope. We’ll touch on the process, the secrecy, and the seriousness of what the College of Cardinals is about to do. Did you know that technically any man can be elected pope? Whether you’re a student of Catholic history or just curious …
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One of the biggest horror hits is here! Sam & Ralph are joined by Justin to discuss Ryan Coogler's smash-hit, SINNERS (2025)! Support the show Click support the show to support the show! And please give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Mobile! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! Email us your questions and concerns! Find Us On Socia…
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What Happens When an Entire Country Loses Power? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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8:36What would you do if the lights went out — not just in your street, but across two countries? In this special episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I share my experience of the huge blackout that hit Spain and Portugal, shutting down electricity, internet, and mobile service for hours. 🚫 No work. 🚫 No communication. 🚫 No idea…
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ASO Mistakes That Are Killing Your App Growth (And What to Do Instead)
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7:02Doing ASO the way everyone else does it? That might be exactly what’s holding your app back. In this video, we break down the biggest App Store Optimization mistakes most people make—and what to do instead to actually grow your downloads, boost your reviews, and build a sustainable app business. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The truth about high-traf…
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Campaign Finances, O'Hare's Prayer Luncheon, Convo with Dr. Mia Hall, Council District 6 Candidate
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1:27:45Ann and EJ are back from a big weekend of events to give you three short stories, one BIG story, and wins and losses for the city of Fort Worth. Our big story is an interview with Dr. Mia Hall, who is running for City Council District 6. Our three short stories are a collection of articles that analyze who gets the money in council races, why Tim O…
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E45 Do You Speak "Doctor"? | Advanced Medical English
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17:50Would you know what to say at the doctor’s in English? In this English and Beyond: Advanced English episode, César and I explore some advanced medical English vocabulary, from describing symptoms to understanding key healthcare terms like prognosis, chronic illness, and comorbidity. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how the UK’s NHS works (I ac…
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Sustainable App Growth and AMA with Steve P. Young
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1:21:43In celebration of Earth Day, we’re going green—and by that, we mean growing your app in sustainable, scalable ways. 🌱 Join Steve P. Young LIVE as he shares his best user acquisition, growth, retention, and engagement strategies—built to last, not just burn. Whether you’re looking to boost downloads or keep users coming back, you’ll walk away with p…
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Remembering and honoring Pope Francis’s legacy
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28:02In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the Church mourns and honors his legacy. Dr. Chris Burgwald helps us unpack this pope’s “firsts” and just some of his actions that impacted the Church during his 12-year pontificate.By Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
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Want to build an app people love? This product-led growth strategy is the key. In this video, we dive into real-world user testing tactics that helped a Rubik’s Cube app go viral—all without a single dollar spent on paid downloads. Nico shares how a relentless focus on user experience, a laser-sharp 5-minute onboarding goal, and ASO (App Store Opti…
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The Advantages of Learning English after 40 | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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8:17Is it too late to learn English after 40? Not at all. In fact - it might be the perfect time. In this motivational episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I break down the myths about age and language learning. You’ll learn why your brain is still flexible, how to use adult learning strategies, and why confidence, consistency, …
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In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant. Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data…
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In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant. Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data…
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We're taking a break from covering franchises to cover a new release! This week, Sam, Ralph, & Justin tackle the film The Woman in the Yard (2025)! Support the show Click support the show to support the show! And please give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Mobile! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! Email us your questions and conc…
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E44 Why the US and China Might Be Headed for War | Practise Advanced English Through Global Politics
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19:11Are we on the point of World War III - and what does Ancient Greece have to do with it? In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced, we explore The Thucydides Trap - a theory from ancient history that's now being used to explain modern tensions between China and the United States. You’ll learn: – Who Thucydides was and what he said about the Pe…
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Is the Shroud of Turin the burial cloth of Jesus? | Catholic Views
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28:02The Shroud of Turin: real or fake? And why does it matter? Deacon Bill Radio has been traveling the diocese over Lent showing fascinated Catholics the science that is solidifying the claim that the Shroud is indeed the burial cloth of Jesus. Join us to find out what they’ve uncovered in recent years and why the Church does not speak definitively on…
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