Best Flint Mitchell Podcasts (2025)

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Aidan Nolan, Michael Chapman and Terry Reid with Tony Higgins and James Endeacott 1:12:19

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Host Jim Irvin is joined by jazz and compilation guru Tony Higgins and morning glory DJ James Endeacott to discuss Aidan Nolan's Tales From the Sun (1974), Michael Chapman's Fully Qualified Survivor (1971) and Terry Reid's River (1973). They also talk about the perils of being a manager, the art of reissuing records, discovering Japanese jazz and w…

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iAlign #51 - Perfection, Shame, and Coping Mechanisms 7:49

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iAlign #50 - Personal Growth is Lonely 5:04

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Donovan, Nada Surf & The London Jazz Four with Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack. 1:08:24

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NB This was the pilot episode of You're Not On The List originally aired in 2021. It was recently reposted after an amendment due to rights issues. Guests Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Donovan's For Little Ones (1967), Nada Surf's Let Go (2003) and Tak…

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Orange Juice, George Harrison and McGuinness Flint with Rob Burley & Nicky Campbell. 1:48:27

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Host Jim Irvin is joined by Rob Burley, author of Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying To Me, and one of Britain's longest-serving broadcasters, Nicky Campbell. The albums they're discussing are: Orange Juice - The Orange Juice (1984), George Harrison - Thirty Three & 1/3 (1976) and McGuinness Flint's self-titled debut (1971). There's talk about the art…

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iAlign #49 - Do it for Yourself AND Your Loved Ones 7:25

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iAlign #48 - Why Shame Breaks Your Laser Focus 8:17

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iAlign #47 - Building Real Relationships By Building YOU 7:12

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iAlign #46 - You Won't Hit Your 2025 Goals (How to Change That) 4:15

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Send us a text The last episode of my podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify) [6 min] My FREE core-value based goal-setting workshop this Wednesday, January 8, at 5PM PST (click here) [90 min] The iAlign Focus Module, which will help you create the best focus you've had in years. (click here) [30 min] Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case …

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iAlign #45 - Some Trains Only Pass Once 6:53

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Send us a text The first solo episode of the Seeking Authenticity Podcast. Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case Study and build a level of consistent focus like you've never experienced. --- Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Links: Instagram: @ialign.flintmitchell iAlign Website: https://www.ialign.app Personal Website and Book: https…

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#44 - Balancing a life of Entrepreneurship and Surfing with Ryan Hellriegel 46:43

2y ago46:43

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Send us a text #44 - Balancing a life of Entrepreneurship and Surfing with Ryan Hellriegel iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @ialign.app Youtube @ialign Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom E…

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#43 - Brewing Coffee and Building Community with Abby Cleary 48:00

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Send us a text #43 - Building Community with Coffee with Abby Cleary iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Links: iAlign Website: ialign.app Personal Website and Book: flintmitchell.com TikTok @ialign.app Youtube @ialign Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom Email: [email protected]…

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#42 - Rediscovering the Importance of Connection with Former D1 Athlete and Entrepreneur Joe Conway 58:18

2y ago58:18

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Send us a text #42 - Rediscovering the Importance of Connection with Former D1 Athlete and Entrepreneur Joe Conway iAlign: Your better life in 60 seconds Currently in beta and planned to be released to the public October 2023. Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case Study and build a level of consistent focus like you've never experien…

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Nick Drake special featuring The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Millennium & Fred Neil with Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack 1:30:34

2y ago1:30:34

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Musician, label boss, designer and manager of the Nick Drake estate, Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack, author of the recently published Nick Drake : The Life, join host Jim Irvin to select albums they think should be better known. The records discussed in this episode are: Mighty Day On Campus by The Chad Mitchell Trio (1961), Begin by The Mi…

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You're Not On The Christmas List. Special episode with Andy Miller, Andrew Male and our alternative bumper Xmas playlist. 1:43:04

2y ago1:43:04

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Writers, critics and owners of pullovers, Andrew Male and Andy Miller come a-wassailing into view bearing audible gifts for us all, a festive album they deem under-celebrated and lots of neatly wrapped songs to decorate a Yuletide playlist of alternative crackers, curated by host Jim Irvin. They also read out some terrible jokes and discuss bygone …

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Randy, The Sundays & The Jayhawks, with Ian Winwood and Nick Duerden 1:17:48

2+ y ago1:17:48

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Host Jim Irvin is joined by the authors of two of 2022's most intriguing music books, Ian Winwood (Bodies) and Nick Duerden (Exit Stage Left). The albums up for discussion are: Randy - Randy The Band (2005), The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic (1990) and The Jayhawks - Sound Of Lies (1997) We also take a deep dive into Ian and Nick's books …

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Billy Mackenzie, Fairport Convention & Renaissance with Maria McKee and Jo Kendall 1:24:48

3y ago1:24:48

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Jim Irvin is joined by two more bringers of undervalued joy: country-punk pioneer with a thousand years of LA heritage, and creator of one of the show's favourite albums, Maria McKee, and long-time staffer of Prog magazine, Jo Kendall. The albums up for discussion are: Billy Mackenzie - Transmission Impossible (2004), Fairport Convention - Fairport…

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Joan Armatrading, John Cale & Bergen White with Kevin Brennan MP and Tom Gray 1:19:38

3y ago1:19:38

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Jim Irvin is joined in this episode by Kevin Brennan, the labour MP for Cardiff West, guitarist in parliamentary rock band MP4 and a solo artist in his own right, and Tom Gray, member of Gomez and founder of the #BrokenRecord campaign for fairer payments to musicians by streaming services. The albums up for discussion are: Joan Armatrading - Joan A…

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John Martyn, Bram Stoker & Willie Bobo with Phil Manzanera and Matt Berry 1:25:10

3y ago1:25:10

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Host Jim Irvin invites two more guests to discuss albums that never make those lists of the all-time greats. Here he's joined by Roxy Music's textural guitar wizard, Phil Manzanera and comic actor and much-admired lone-wolf musician, Matt Berry. The albums under discussion are: John Martyn - One World (1978); Bram Stoker - Heavy Rock Spectacular (1…

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Doris, Manuel Göttsching and Johnny Harris with Bill Brewster and Partha Banerjea 1:24:13

3y ago1:24:13

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Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss some under-appreciated albums. In this episode: DJ and co-author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, Bill Brewster and consultant paediatric psychiatrist and survivor of the Battle of Lewisham, Partha Banerjea. The albums in this episode are: Doris - Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby? (1970), Manual …

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Patty Griffin, The Feelies & Fleetwood Mac with Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney 1:21:36

3+ y ago1:21:36

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Joining host Jim Irvin to select an underrated album they treasure are American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch and one half of The Black Keys, Patrick Carney. The albums in this episode are Patty Griffin - Flaming Red (1996), The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980) and Fleetwood Mac - Mystery To Me (1973). Also discussed: growing up dreaming of music…

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Alan Hull, Jellyfish and Paul Desmond with Chris Ingham and Ben Wardle 1:30:10

3+ y ago1:30:10

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Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss under-appreciated albums. In this episode: celebrated jazz pianist and author of The Rough Guide To The Beatles, Chris Ingham, and Ben Wardle, author of A Perfect Silence, a new biography of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis. Albums in this episode are: Alan Hull - Pipedream (1973), Jellyfish - Spilt Milk (1993), Paul …

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Ian Dury, The Comsat Angels & Bryan Ferry with Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs 1:29:25

3+ y ago1:29:25

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Guests Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs join host Jim Irvin to share some undervalued records they love. The albums in this episode are: Ian Dury & the Blockheads - Do It Yourself (1979), The Comsat Angels - Waiting For A Miracle (1980) and Bryan Ferry - Boys & Girls (1985). Also discussed: is vinyl a good format, how to be an angst-wracked teenage …

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#41 - Resilience: 12 books in 12 months with Brittney Schering 52:23

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Send us a text Updates on my book, podcast, and everything else related to Seeking Authenticity: Website: flintmitchell.com Instagram: @flintmitchelldotcom https://www.instagram.com/flintmitchelldotcom/ Email: [email protected] ©Flint Mitchell Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case Study and build a level of consist…

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#40 - Walking Across America with Andrew Kivett 51:24

3+ y ago51:24

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Send us a text Andrew Kivett just walked across America! Andrew is only 21 years old and in this episode we talk about his walk across the country, both the positive and experiences from the journey, finding inspiration and friendship from Mike Posner, and about settling back into normal life afterwards. Check it out! You can see more about him on …

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Spanky & Our Gang, 10,000 Maniacs and The Smoke with Carl Magnus Palm and Peter Paphides. 1:19:48

4y ago1:19:48

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Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are world-renowned ABBA expert and chronicler, Carl Magnus Palm, and award-winning memoirist, author of Broken Greek and founder of Perturbed fanzine, Peter Paphides, back for more because the chance to discuss ABBA was in the air. The albums in this episode are: Anything You Choose b/w Without Rhyme Or reason by …

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#39 - Starting Out, Starting Over, and Getting Ahead with Jeff Wellen 49:01

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Send us a text Find out more about Jeff at his website: https://www.jeffwellen.com ----- Updates on my book, podcast, and everything else related to Seeking Authenticity: flintmitchell.com Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekingauthenticitypodcast/ ©Flint Mitchell Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case Study and build a level of…

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Paul McCartney, The Phantom Band and Cocteau Twins, with Jude Rogers and Eamonn Forde 1:13:29

4y ago1:13:29

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Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are esteemed writers about the power of music and the power behind it. Jude Rogers has been an editor and writer at large for many publications. Her recent Radio 4 series, A Life In Music traced the way music interacts with, and supports, us at various times in our lives. Her book expanding on this premise, The So…

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#38 - Living an Engaged Life w/ Ben Bernstein 49:45

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Send us a text Before we jump into this episode, I want to keep you posted about my book, also named Seeking Authenticity. It’s coming out later this month, October 2021! I’ll have exact dates in the coming weeks. I’ve been receiving some remarkable feedback about it so far and I’m excited to share it with you. You can find out more at my website f…

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Brad, Pilot & China Crisis with Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor aka Sodajerker 1:11:57

4y ago1:11:57

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Ten years ago two friends who met at school on Merseyside started a podcast interviewing their songwriting heroes. Sodajerker On Songwriting has grown into one of the best and most popular music podcasts out there. On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, its creators have dropped by to share some of their favourite overlooked music with host Jim…

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#37 - Stitching Together a Life of Neurosurgery and Surfing with Dr. Peter Weber 51:11

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Send us a text The priorities of life have kept me from posting these podcasts for a while, so I’m excited to bring them back. I have a book coming out this October 2021 and I’ll be releasing episodes of this podcast at a slower pace this time during the process of publishing that book. The book is called Seeking Authenticity and follows similar tr…

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Neil Ardley, Stackridge & Jack Bruce with Andy Miller and Jonathan Coe 1:19:59

4y ago1:19:59

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Author! Author! A literary special with authors Jonathan Coe and Andy Miller joining host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums in this episode are A Symphony Of Amaranths by Neil Ardley, The Man In The Bowler Hat by Stackridge and Harmony Row by Jack Bruce. Also discussed, The Crusaders, The Wombles, ambivalence …

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Gastr del Sol, Punishment of Luxury & Jorge Ben, with Field Music 1:16:00

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Guests Peter & David Brewis, otherwise known as Field Music join host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums are: Camoufleur by Gastr del Sol, Laughing Academy by Punishment of Luxury & Ben by Jorge Ben. Also discussed in the show: how a track off the White Album provided a template for their band, the family recor…

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Bobby Charles, Bob Weir & Family with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen 1:26:15

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Guests David Hepworth and Mark Ellen join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Bobby Charles : Bobby Charles (1972), Ace : Bob Weir (1972) and Bandstand : Family (1972). This is an extended bumper summer special featuring an in-episode round of Dave and Mark's ever popular Stackwaddy game. A daring …

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Prefab Sprout, Odyssey & Maria McKee with Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram 1:13:49

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Guests Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Prefab Sprout's Crimson/Red (2013), Odyssey's Odyssey (1977) and Life is Sweet by Maria McKee (1996). Also discussed: Running a record label. The changing way we listen to music. Are records actually finished until an…

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#36 - Rowing Across Oceans and Redirecting Your Life with Roz Savage 54:31

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Send us a text Roz Savage changed her life in her thirties, when through an environment epiphany, she completely shifted her direction from her current role in management consulting to become a world class adventurer. As you and I spent our days commuting to class or the office, she was rowing across the oceans for many months at a time, completely…

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#35 - Obesity, Injury, and Ultra-Running with Philip Godwin 1:06:32

4+ y ago1:06:32

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Send us a text I was introduced to Philip Godwin by Zach Smith, a former podcast guest who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Like Zach, Philip has found himself crossing the finish line of endurance events, doing several runs from 30 to 50 and even 100 miles at a time. In this conversation, however, before we dive into his path with running, we touch …

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#34 - Recreating Yourself in Paradise with Forensic Biomechanist Mike Sinnott 1:00:14

5y ago1:00:14

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Send us a text Mike Sinnott is a forensic biomechanist, determining the true causes of accidents, and the human and mechanical factors that may have contributed to it. In this conversation we talk a bit about how he got into the field and why he loves it, including a really insane story from his graduate school years and the work ethic required at …

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#33 - Leaving College, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and Embracing Every Day as a New Adventure with Zach Smith 54:54

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Send us a text Zach Smith hiked the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail, a backpacking trail that extends over 2600 miles from the Mexican border to Canadian border, trekking through deserts and high mountain ranges. He used this trek to raise thousands of dollars of support for Youth Assisting Youth, a non-profit charity aimed at providing mentors…

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#32 - Surviving Everest and the Seven Summits, Setting Expectations, and Creating a Positive Self-Image with Adventurer and Author John Beede 51:21

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Send us a text John Beede has completed the seven summits, meaning he has climbed the tallest summit on all 7 continents, including Mt. Everest and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica. He is also a motivational speaker and author, with his new book, The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow up with Kindness, Courage, and Grit, aimed at using his advent…

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#31 - The Dark Roots of Anthropology, Facing Social Anxiety, and Living a Curious Life with Gaby Lapera 56:04

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Send us a text Gaby is both an editor and writer for companies like the Motley Fool and Credit Karma, while also hosting her own podcast, Anthrobiology, a show about her personal passion for physical and biological anthropology. I really enjoyed meeting Gaby because right from the beginning she brought both an enthusiastic and curious mindset into …

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#30 - Exploring the Polar Regions, Life-Changing Encounters with Nature, and Inspiring Women to Embrace the Wilderness with Polar Expedition Guide Claire Wallace 1:00:21

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Send us a text Claire Wallace is an outdoor expedition guide and polar law specialist who has made over 50 trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. Claire has a fantastic story of finding her passion while actively traveling and searching for a career after college. In this conversation we not only talk about how she became an polar expedition guide, but…

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#29 - Exploring the World One Festival at a Time with Rad Season Founder Oli Russell-Cowan 58:45

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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Oli Russell-Cowan, the founder of Rad Season, which is an event and accommodation planning company for festivals and events that lie a bit out of the mainstream. Oli has a strong passion for action sports and traveling and has found a calling in helping make these types of events that you might not hear ab…

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#28 - Terror Management and Using Death to Take Responsibility for Life With Greg Akinbiyi 46:28

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk with Greg Akinbiyi. Greg is a former Duke football player, businessman and consultant, who I had the pleasure of connecting with through Ellen Leanse, another guest of this podcast on episode 2. We had a fantastic conversation over the phone somehow spanning masculinity, death and grieving, and success in just…

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#27 - Dropping Out of College, Overcoming Anxiety, and Returning Stronger with Phillip White 1:02:57

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Send us a text In this episode I talk with my longtime friend and future roommate Phillip White! Phil and I grew up in the Bay Area, California in the same classrooms, soccer teams, and friend groups. After going to different high schools, we ended up at the same university 1500 miles from home. Though we grew up with similar demeanors, we had fair…

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#26 - From Close Calls Across the Mexico-US Border and 7-Day Workweeks to Owning a Company With Gustavo Camolinga 45:04

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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Gustavo Camolinga! Gus is the owner of McDermaid Painting in Mountain View California. When he was 16 years old he immigrated to the United States and began a new life of work away from family and friends back in Mexico. In this conversation we talk about Gus' path to the US, paying a coyote to lead him ac…

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#25 - Season 1 Review and Excerpt From My Upcoming Book 10:52

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Send us a text An episode reviewing season 1 so that you might find an episode to go listen to! ----- Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekingauthenticitypodcast/ Podcast Website: https://seekingauthenticity.buzzsprout.com/ ©Flint Mitchell Click Here to join the iAlign Effort Advantage™ Case Study and build a level of consistent focus like you…

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#24 - Perspective Shifts, Poetry, and Unconditional Love With Professional Soccer Player Robert Hines II 56:26

5y ago56:26

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Send us a text Robert’s journey with soccer has taken him to the Oakland Roots, where he currently plays professionally. On the field he’s incredibly determined and focused on the game, and while those aspects of his character still come out off the pitch, his laughs and smiles generally take a front seat. In this conversation we talk about quite a…

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#23 - Producing Films and Creating Art that Inspires You to Take Action With Waterwoman Faith Fay 52:19

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Send us a text Find out more about Faith on her website, https://faithfay.com! You can see her art and the films she has been a part of/produced, her new adventure with the FAY (Faith, Art, & Youth) program, which seeks to inspire others through art, and about her wonderful philanthropic endeavors. Episode description: Faith Fay is an artist, athle…

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#22 - Leaving Engineering for a Post-Baccalaureate Program Aimed at Medicine With Former D1 Soccer Player Taylor Barg 38:47

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Send us a text Taylor Barg is a former division 1 soccer player for SMU who went into engineering after university. She recently shifted her path toward medicine, however, by entering a post-baccalaureate program. I met Taylor when I played as a practice player my sophomore year on the women’s soccer team and as I mention in the episode, even as a …

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