Best Forrest Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 554: Red Light Therapy for Brain, Thyroid & Chronic Inflammation – with Forrest Smith 52:58

26d ago52:58

52:58

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Forrest Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon—a leading red light therapy device company—to uncover the science behind photobiomodulation and how it can reduce chronic inflammation, improve brain function, support thyroid health, and even influence the vagus nerve. A former …

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V-FM Pensions #116: Fidelity International's James Monk 1:43:48

3d ago1:43:48

1:43:48

In this episode of V-FM pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to Fidelity International's James Monk. As well as finding out what value for money means to James and how he got into pensions, the wide-ranging discussions covers: Mansion House and local investing, and a general discussion about UK economic developments; Trump's crypto play; TPT's anno…

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Navajo Stirling, Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC 315 picks 51:50

5d ago51:50

51:50

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it’s been like sharpening his game at City Kickbox…

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Be Not Drunk with Wine- Pt. 1: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol 1:12:01

5d ago1:12:01

1:12:01

In today’s culture, intoxication and the reliance on substances like alcohol, marijuana, and other substances have become increasingly normalized, often portrayed as means of self-medicating, escape, coping, or recreation. For Christians, this presents a real challenge—how do we navigate a world where these substances are so accessible and even cel…

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Ep 557: It's Not Just Hormones: Navigating Midlife, Mood Swings & Mental Clarity with Theresa Lear Levine 52:40

5d ago52:40

52:40

If you’re a woman over 40 wondering “What is happening to me?”—this episode is your permission slip to get curious, not quiet. Dr. Jannine Krause and Theresa Lear Levine dive deep into the hormonal maze of perimenopause and menopause—from brain fog and bloating to ADHD symptoms and anxiety—and explain how these changes ripple far beyond your period…

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The Minions: Putin's Expendable Spies 32:36

6d ago32:36

32:36

They were a spy cell like no other — operating from quiet British suburbs, hailing from Bulgaria, and working on behalf of Russia. Their handler dubbed them “The Minions,” and their plots stretched across Europe and spanned honeytraps, abductions, and murder. At the time of this recording, six have been convicted and await sentencing. To parse out …

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Cory Sandhagen, Yair Rodriguez, UFC Des Moines recap 51:32

7d ago51:32

51:32

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off a Monday full of fight talk with bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. First up, Sandhagen joins the show just days removed from his dominant second-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo. He breaks down his performance, shares what clic…

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V-FM Pensions #115: Looking forward, looking back - a Nico and Darren special 1:07:26

11d ago1:07:26

1:07:26

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico spend time reflecting on some of the key pension and investment topics of the moment, building on comments from guests over the last few episodes. We chat about Tony Blair's latest comments on climate change, the latest gossip about the next iteration of Mansion House and productive finance, a…

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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

12d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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Ep 556: How Touch Can Transform You and Your Family’s Health With Njideka Olatunde 47:19

12d ago47:19

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In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Njideka Olatunde, an expert in reflexology, who shares her journey into the practice and its profound impact on healing. They discuss the connection between pain and stress, the importance of touch in healing, and how reflexology can be a family practice. Njideka emphasizes th…

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Escalation: Tracking the US-Ukraine Relationship 40:43

9d ago40:43

40:43

The United States and Ukraine have had a long, complicated history that has been defined by just as much partnership and collaboration as hesitation and disagreement. This dynamic is laid bare in the 7-part podcast series ‘Escalation,’ produced by our partners at Goat Rodeo, with the national security publication Lawfare. In April 2025, The Interna…

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

14d ago42:26

42:26

On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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V-FM Pensions #114: Steve Delo, Chair of Pan Trustees 1:19:37

18d ago1:19:37

1:19:37

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Nico and Darren chat with the Chair of Pan Trustees, Steve Delo. Steve is a Trustee on many schemes and was chair of the People's Pension for 10 years from its inception (he had the pleasure of working closely with the podcast hosts for a good few years). We take a trip down memory lane discussing some histori…

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

19d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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David St. John Reads Larry Levis 41:30

15d ago41:30

41:30

David St. John joins Kevin Young to read “Picking Grapes in an Abandoned Vineyard,” by Larry Levis, and his own poem “The Shore.” St. John is the author of many poetry collections and the recipient of honors including the Rome Fellowship and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize from the Folg…

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Ep 555: The System is Tired—So Are You: Reinventing Healthcare for Women 40+ with Dr. Cecily Havert, MD 51:41

19d ago51:41

51:41

🧠💬 Ever feel like your gut and mind are out of sync? If you're a woman over 40 navigating perimenopause or menopause, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into the powerful connection between your gut and brain—and how your gut health can influence your thoughts, mood, and even how you advocate for yourself in medical care. In this enlighten…

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Why Don’t More Churches Sing the Psalms? Trump Tariffs, and the Death of Pope Francis 1:02:59

20d ago1:02:59

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Why don’t churches sing the Psalms anymore? Are they too clunky? Too ancient? Or are churches being directly disobedient to the explicit commands of Scripture to do so? And while we’re asking bold questions... let’s talk about the brand-new Trump tariffs of 2025—what exactly does this mean for the economy, and how will it affect trade across the gl…

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Where the ‘West V. Russia’ Plot Begins 34:17

16d ago34:17

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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…

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Jean Silva makes BOLD callout, Amanda Nunes talks comeback plans 47:52

21d ago47:52

47:52

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters representing different eras of Brazilian greatness. First, surging featherweight Jean Silva drops in for his Unfiltered debut to discuss his standing as a 145-pound title contender after beginning his unblemished 5-0 UFC tenure with each win coming via stoppage. Silva ref…

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V-FM Pensions #113: Fulcrum's Matt Roberts 1:23:02

25d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat to Fulcrum's Head of Alternative Solutions Matt Roberts. Matt takes the podcast by storm and rips up the usual podcast format by kicking off with his views on what value for money means to him... We also cover tariffs, consolidation, zero cost equity investing, British Steel and... would y…

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Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio 53:09

26d ago53:09

53:09

Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is …

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DOGE Layoffs and the Counterintelligence Threats They Pose 33:22

23d ago33:22

33:22

Government employees were dismissed with startling swiftness and sweeping in the midst of the Trump administration's relentless pursuit to pare down the federal workforce. The sheer number of fired personnel and the manner in which US officials let them go have led to concerns that disillusioned former employees may share what they know with foreig…

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Lerone Murphy, Dan Ige, UFC 314 recap 47:53

28d ago47:53

47:53

Jim and Matt ride the momentum of Saturday’s UFC 314 featherweight fireworks into this Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two intriguing 145-pound guest callers rounding out the episode. First, Lerone Murphy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut just one week after extending his unbeaten record with a statement win over Josh Emmett. The former soccer p…

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V-FM Pensions #112 NEST's Phil Brown 1:25:49

1M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren chat to NEST policy guru Philip Brown about all things pensions and all things policy. As well as talking about the 100th anniversary of the Great Gatsby and celebrating Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid, we chat pension freedoms, market volatility, the role of NEST, Hymans proposals for refo…

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Dominick Reyes, Chase Hooper, UFC 314 picks 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

Today’s UFC Unfiltered episode peels back the layers of UFC 314 with two guests from Saturday’s card in light heavyweight Dominick Reyes and lightweight Chase Hooper. Joining first is Reyes — whose eighth time on the show gets the veteran to reflect on his resurgence after snapping a four-fight skid with back-to-back wins. Dominick discusses the st…

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Apostolic Succession: Divine Tradition or Man-Made System? 1:07:04

1M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Is there a direct, unbroken line from the apostles to today's church leaders? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the doctrine of Apostolic Succession—what it is, where it came from, and why it matters. We’ll explore how the Catholic and Orthodox traditions view this unbroken chain of spiritual authority, what role the pope and bishops play, an…

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Ep 553: Breaking The Diet Cycle with Ashley Fillmore 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Let's face it - most women struggle with their weight and we've been programmed to think it's harder to get the weight off after a certain age so the process can feel hopeless. But what if there are clues as to why the weight is hanging around that lie in your relationship with food? In this episode, Ashley Fillmore and Dr. Jannine Krause dive into…

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Interview - Paul van der Mey - One Year of Podcasting 22:16

1M ago22:16

22:16

Paul talks about one year of Forrest.Chat podcasting, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "There's a balance between the skills and experience that the person has and what they do and often what they've done in the past and the skills they've learned make it easier for them to, to do something. And k…

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Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations 32:11

30d ago32:11

32:11

It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down B…

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Brian Ortega, Pat Sabatini, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy recap 56:10

1M ago56:10

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It’s a featherweight double feature on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome Brian “T-City” Ortega and Pat Sabatini! Returning for his tenth appearance, Ortega shows off his new-look hair style after donating his famous long locks before discussing how being called out by a victorious Lerone Murphy fits into Brian’s options at b…

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V-FM Pensions #111: The PMI's Helen Forrest Hall 1:18:05

1M ago1:18:05

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In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico Chat to the PMI's new Chief Strategy Officer, Helen Forrest Hall. Helen has been in the industry for 20 or so years and has just recently joined the PMI following a glittering career spanning time at The Pensions Regulator, the NAPF, and the DWP. Helen is a self-confessed pensions and policy g…

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Brad Tavares & Ode’ Osbourne discuss fights on UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy 45:10

1M ago45:10

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt and Jim welcome first-time guest Brad Tavares and returning favorite Ode’ Osbourne ahead of their bouts at UFC Vegas. Jim gets Brad to break down his upcoming matchup against Gerald Meerschaert before discussing the journey that has taken a kid from Hawaii to a record-breaking career. Ode’ sheds light on h…

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Introducing Targeted 33:15

1M ago33:15

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Targeted uncovers harrowing stories of people who have been singled out and systematically dismantled—whether for political reasons, personal vendettas, or simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Each episode deep dives into the tactics used against someone, the devastating consequences, and the remarkable lessons they’ve learned in …

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Ep 552: Rebooting Your Nervous System Using Martial Arts With Danielle Pashko 55:33

1M ago55:33

55:33

Are you struggling with a mystery illness or looking for ways to tap into your body's own healing power? 🌿💪 In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Pashko—author, functional nutritionist, and chronic illness coach with 20+ years of experience. Danielle went from thriving in her career to being bedridden with chronic Lyme disease—but she found her…

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Interview - Chloe Jean Vincent - Actor 39:50

1M ago39:50

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Chloe talks about beng an actor, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of this episode is "I guess in sharing my story, I can encourage young people to dream big and pursue their passions. I don't feel society encourages that enough, but it's about creating a ripple effect. When one person rises, they can lift others al…

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Understanding Chinese Espionage Through 900 Cases 31:43

1M ago31:43

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Nicholas Eftimiades’ 34 year career in government spanned the CIA, State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's published three books that examine the structure, methodology and operations of China's intelligence services. This, he says, led a Chinese communist newspaper to declare him an enemy of the state in the ‘90s. Now, Nick is r…

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MarQuel Mederos, Loopy Godinez, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg takeaways 47:44

1M ago47:44

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, lightweight up-and-comer MarQuel Mederos joins the show first to break down his dominant win over Austin Hubbard in Mexico City. The guys dive into how MarQuel’s past shaped his fighting mindset, his shift from FactoryX to MMA Lab, and why staying in the gym year-round beats a traditional fight camp. Later in t…

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VFM Pensions #110: Nico and Darren discuss the Spring Statement and some of the themes emerging from recent podcasts 49:12

2M ago49:12

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In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico pick up on some of the key topics from the last few episodes. Our one-one 'specials' have often been based around responses to consultations, but, in an evolution of the podcast format, once a month we're going to explore in more depth some of the issues raised on the regular podcast. So tune …

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Raul Rosas Jr., Steve Erceg, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg picks 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Two fighters from this Saturday’s card in Mexico City join Jim and Matt on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered! Matt saves his best “Chiwiwis” entrance for rising bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr., who opens up about the small changes in his diet and how sharpening his boxing with Canelo’s coach, Eddy Reynoso, has reignited his mission to break Jon Jones’ …

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Edward Hirsch Reads Gerald Stern 31:05

1M ago31:05

31:05

Edward Hirsch joins Kevin Young to read, “96 Vandam,” by Gerald Stern, and his own poem “Man on a Fire Escape.” Hirsch's honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pablo Neruda International Presidential Medal of Honor, and a National Jewish Book Award. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Ep 551: The Power of Herbal Medicine & Regenerative Farming With Ric Scalzo 52:53

2M ago52:53

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In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Ric Scalzo, a pioneer in herbal medicine and regenerative agriculture. Founder of Gaia Herbs and now leading Kokora, Ric shares his insights into the deep connection between mind, heart, and spirit—the meaning behind the Japanese term Kokoro and why the soil your herbs are grown in matters. 🔍 What …

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Deconstruction Revisited (w/ Forrest Smith) 1:35:42

2M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

What’s up Beards and Bible listeners. A while back, we did a series of episode in which we explored the topic of deconstruction and how it has become a trending in some of the younger generations. Since then, I’ve had several really amazing conversations with folks from all over the place about the topic. Some of whom have friends or family members…

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Interview - Abdul-Raouf Mohamed-Isa - Basketball Referee 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Abdul talks about being a basketball referee, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "One thing from memory, I can remember, which has helped me in life as well. What I used to do, I didn't think about it, but when they explained it to me, I would subconsciously, depending on who my co-official was, I w…

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