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Behind the Bars takes you inside the walls of prisons worldwide, featuring raw and honest interviews with men and women who have done time or are currently incarcerated. Hear their stories, gain insight into their lives, and explore the realities of life behind bars. We give a voice to those often unheard, breaking down misconceptions and offering a platform for redemption, reflection, and change. Whether you’re curious about prison life, interested in personal stories of resilience, or look ...
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Short, in-depth, plain talk discussions of all things honey bees, with Dr. Jim Tew and occasional guests.
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Every Tuesday, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library o ...
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You don’t need another business plan. Entrepreneurship isn’t a job - it’s a mindset. Hosted by Joe Jennings and Christina Nikols, we break down the Law of Attraction, wealth, success psychology, and relationships to help you unlock your potential. No fluff—just actionable strategies to rewire your beliefs, attract abundance, and take control of your destiny. Success isn’t magic—it’s engineered. 🚀🔥 New episodes every Thursday Morning. Subscribe now and start transforming your reality. #Succes ...
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and Threads and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!
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Charles Mamou Jr: Trapped, Framed, Forgotten
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23:20🔒 Behind the Bars Podcast | Episode: The Story of Charles Mamou Jr. 🔒 In this powerful episode of Behind the Bars, host Jason Boss uncovers the shocking case of Charles Mamou Jr., a Black man currently on death row in Texas for a double homicide he has always maintained he did not commit. 🚫 No DNA. 🚫 No physical evidence. ⚖️ Convicted in under four…
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Episode 474: How to Reconfigure the Fireworks with Yi Shun Lai
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1:03:39"One of the things I've done is to reconfigure the fireworks. The fireworks for me now are getting to have this thing off my desk so I get to work on something new. That's the firework," says Yi Shun Lai, an author, writer, and instructor. Our occasion for this show was an essay she wrote for Writer Magazine about "arrival fallacy," this notion tha…
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23. Beyond the Frame: Drew Isler of Deep Cut Collections on Building a Business You Love
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1:03:36Get ready to hit play on an episode that's all about tuning into your true calling! 🎶 We're thrilled to chat with Drew Isler, the brilliant mind behind Deep Cut Collections. What started as a heartfelt hobby of framing wedding dance songs for friends has totally transformed into a booming art gallery dedicated exclusively to music artwork. Talk abo…
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The Man Who Survived as Many Bullets as Tupac – The Unbelievable Story of Eddie Powell
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39:50🔒 BEHIND THE BARS: The Eddie Powell Story | Shot 5 Times, Blamed for a Crime He Didn’t Commit From the side of a dirt road to a high-intensity manhunt, this is the shocking true story of Eddie Powell — a man who survived two police shootings, took five bullets, and lived to tell the story the media refused to share. After fleeing from an unidentifi…
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In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew recounts an unexpected turn during what was supposed to be a simple walk through his bee yard. When a hive erupts in swarm-like intensity, Jim finds himself in the middle of a classic beekeeping challenge—spotting and catching a queen mid-swarm. What follows is a fast-paced reflection on instincts, expe…
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"Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Michael E. Gerber Category: Entrepreneurship
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Episode 473: Finding the Frame with Hampton Sides
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1:10:10"I would say my books are about three quarters research and sort of mining my research, and then one quarter writing," says Hampton Sides, author of several New York Times bestselling works of narrative history, including his latest, now in paperback, The Wide Wide Sea. It's published by Doubleday. So Hampton was great. There was a moment halfway t…
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22. 7 Lessons from a 7-Figure Entrepreneur: Unlock Your Inner Boss!
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35:30Get ready to level up your life and biz with some seriously mind-blowing insights!We sat down with the incredible Dr. James Jernigan, a true seven-figure entrepreneur, who dished out the wisdom like it was going out of style. From the power of putting others first to mastering your mindset and making decisions that actually serve your future self, …
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Exploring Mysteries of the Bee Yard (235)
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14:43On this rainy and unseasonably chilly spring day, Jim Tew heads out to his bee yard with longtime friend and former lab assistant Jason Ferrell. While the original plan was to inspect a package colony, the weather—and some unexpected bee behavior—had other ideas. What began as a routine day in the yard quickly turned into a puzzling observation. Wh…
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Deal Gone Deadly: The Terrell Perry Story
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35:09Join us as we delve into the life of Terrell Perry—a young man who lacked positive male guidance—and examine the circumstances that led to this tragic event. https://securustech.online/#/login Simply create an account and then add stamps, lookup a new contact and put in Terrell Perry and use Texas as the state and Texas Department of Criminal Justi…
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Influence is Your Superpower - Book Summary
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28:37"The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Zoe Chance Category: Career & Success
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Episode 472: Melissa Febos and the Art of Personal Exploration with 'The Dry Season'
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1:10:13"I talked to my wife, and she was like, 'You're probably tired. You've been writing this book non stop for six months, and you probably just need a break. Like, go get a gelato and chill out.' And I was like, 'I can't,' then I was like, 'All right, fine, I will.' And then I ate a bunch of ice cream and watched the Pam Anderson documentary on Netfli…
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Episode 471: The Cassidy Randall Residency at CNF Pod Continues!
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1:11:10"We are sort of drinking from a fire hose of content right now. And it makes me wonder, because I feel like I'm stuck on this wheel that I have to produce all the time. Do I even want to write for money anymore? I don't know," says Cassidy Randall, author of the book Thirty Below, and back for her second Atavist story "The Longest Journey." Writing…
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21. Top Doctor Reveals Secret to Healing, Happiness, and Success (Dr. James Jernigan)
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1:06:34Ever wonder how much your mindset affects your health? 🤔 Or how to just chill out and enjoy the moment? This episode is a goldmine of wisdom with Dr. James Jernigan, who shares his own incredible journey from chronic headaches to becoming a healing guru. Get ready for some serious insights on the power of altruism, the importance of gratitude, and …
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In this reflective episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew shares the frustration and lessons learned from losing a swarm — a reminder that even seasoned beekeepers face humbling moments. Jim recounts how an unusually strong colony, coupled with a busy spring and personal distractions, set the stage for a swarm escape despite his best efforts. From i…
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Is the Wrong Man on Death Row? The Cedric Marks Controversy
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1:05:40In this gripping episode of Behind the Bars, the amazing researchers of the podcast There's Danger Here dives deep into the case files of Cedric Marks — a former MMA fighter with over 31 professional wins — now sitting on death row in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Marks was convicted of a brutal crime, but as we examine the evidence, se…
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The Story of a Life Without Love: Shawn Wuertley
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1:30:37In 2008, Shawn Wuertley made national headlines after a brutal Spring Break incident in Panama City Beach, Florida. As a hotel security guard, he was trusted to protect—but instead, he committed a crime that would change multiple lives forever. Arrested and charged, Shawn was sentenced to decades in a Florida penitentiary. But this isn't just a sto…
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The Fine Art Of Small Talk - Book Summary
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32:24"How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills – and Leave a Positive Impression!" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Debra Fine Category: Communication Skills
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Episode 470: Megan Baxter is Into Rewilding Her Writing
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1:03:47"I've also learned in this rewilding experiment that so much of our time as writers takes place off the page, as we're thinking about our concepts, as we're doing research, and when I actually do come to the page and have a chance to actually type out these ideas, I've done so much pre-writing over the course of the previous season that that draft …
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20. Marketing Flops: When Big Companies Make BIG Mistakes!
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44:30Get ready for some serious laughs 🤣 as we dive into the hilarious world of marketing mishaps! Join Christina and Joe as they uncover some of the most unbelievable blunders by major companies. From mistranslated slogans that tell you to eat your fingers off 😬 to creepy love letters that cause panic 😨, you won't believe how much these marketing campa…
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Bee Talk with Eugene & Diane Makovec (233)
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19:09In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew welcomes Eugene and Diane Makovec to his sunny Ohio bee yard for a rare in-person conversation. Eugene, editor of American Bee Journal, shares the winding path that led him from journalism school to the printing industry and ultimately to the editor’s chair of one of beekeeping’s oldest and most respect…
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Episode 469: John O'Connor on the Meaning of Bigfoot
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1:06:12"I don't feel envy. I don't think. Maybe in some deeper and maybe even more troubling psychological level. I do feel competition with with people, competition over resources, trying to claim certain ideas, stake a claim to certain ideas before other people can, especially when you're working with the subject that's in the public sphere. You don't h…
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19. Unlocking Influence: The 6 Human Needs (and Eyeball Retainers??)
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57:09The 6 HumanNeeds That Shape Every Interaction Get "The Shift" Books 1 & 2 FREE - https://bit.ly/theshiftbooks Ever wonder what REALLY makes people tick? 🤔 Turns out, everyone's secretly chasing one of six core needs! Joe and Christina dive deep into these needs, from the desire for approval to the craving for power, and how understanding them can b…
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In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim is back in the bee yard with a keen eye on an abandoned hive setup—watching and wondering if it might be chosen by a swarm. What starts as a quiet observation of scout bee behavior turns into a real-time case study in swarm prediction. Jim shares how to distinguish scouting from robbing, discusses the impor…
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I Will Teach You To Be Rich - Book Summary
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26:40"The easy approach to smart banking, saving, spending and investing" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Ramit Sethi Category: Money & Investments
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Episode 468: Local Journalism and the Folly of Fame with Maggie Messitt
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1:20:28"I genuinely feel that those of us writing books need to remember that we are writing them simply because we feel the desperate need to write that particular thing. And unless I feel that way, I shouldn't be writing it because it's not for the financial benefit. It is not because it gives me more time to do things with other people. It doesn't matt…
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18. You’re Not Stuck, You’re Just Zoomed Out: The Magic of Micro-Focus
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53:33What if chasing big goals is secretly killing your momentum? In this wildly honest and hilarious episode, Christina and Joe unpack why aiming at the endgame can leave you totally paralyzed — and how micro-goals are actually the move. We’re talking dopamine hits from progress, spiritual downloads from your higher self, and yes… chickens that used to…
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In this hands-on episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim is back in the bee yard and walks listeners through a personal and sometimes risky process: directly releasing queens into newly installed packages. As he narrates the steps in real-time, he reflects on past successes—and hard-learned lessons—of skipping the traditional candy plug method. Jim expla…
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When Friends Turn to Foes: Terrell Perry's Unforgettable Night
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31:34Join us as we delve into the life of Terrell Perry—a young man who lacked positive male guidance—and examine the circumstances that led to this tragic event. https://securustech.online/#/login Simply create an account and then add stamps, lookup a new contact and put in Terrell Perry and use Texas as the state and Texas Department of Criminal Justi…
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"The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Daniel H. Pink Category: Management & Leadership
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Rueben Reed Jr.: A Childhood Lost Too Soon
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28:59This account is based on Rueben Bennie Reed Jr.’s firsthand testimony. If you would like to write to Rueben please send correspondents here: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Rueben Reed Number: 02021938 PO Box 660400 Dallas, Texas 75266-0400. *Behind the Bars* takes you inside the walls of prisons worldwide, featuring raw and honest interviews …
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Episode 467: How to Bounce Back from 'Viscerally Negative' Feedback with Will Bardenwerper
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1:22:38Will Bardenwerper grew up playing baseball and even was a member of his college team at Princeton. As a result, he has a great perspective to write about baseball as he does in Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America (Doubleday). That soul, in this book, is partially under attack from private equity firms gobbling up an…
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Episode 466: Katie Goh on Issues of Identity and the Trappings of Mythology
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1:13:24"Mythology can be really a dangerous thing, because mythology feels like it can't be changed, or it's always been something," says Katie Goh, author of Foreign Fruit: A Personal History of the Orange (Tin House Books). Katie Goh is a writer and editor based out of Edinburgh, Scotland. She’s also the author of the slim book “The End: Surviving the W…
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Plain Talk: Installing Tew Packages (230)
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18:20In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew takes listeners into the bee yard to share his experience installing two packages of bees. He discusses the realities of package season, including unexpected challenges like ants, and reflects on why starting with two colonies is often better than one. Jim compares two common package installation techni…
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"The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: R. Dutt Category: Creativity
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17. Dating Apps Are Destroying Your Love Life
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1:01:50Joe and Christina dive headfirst into the chaos of modern dating — especially the dumpster fire that is dating apps. From the dopamine traps of endless swiping to the warped standards and ghosting culture, they unpack how these platforms are rewiring our brains and sabotaging real connection. With humor, honesty, and personal stories, they break do…
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Episode 465: Miranda Green Searches for the Harm
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1:20:06"You want to be able to nab the details, but then you also want to be able to tell the story of why this matters and who's harmed by this, and finding the harm is oftentimes the hardest part of investigative reporting," Miranda Green, an investigative reporter. Her latest piece is for The Atavist Magazine titled "All That Glitters" about the seedy …
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16. The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline
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1:08:22The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline If you've ever scrolled through someone else's perfect grid and thought, "What am I even doing with my life?" — this episode is your spiritual slap and strategic wake-up call. Christina and Joe unpack the sneaky ways comparison kills creativity, zaps joy, and fuels bur…
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In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew welcomes special guests Rosario Candelero, a veterinary student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Jason Ferrell, a beekeeper and IT specialist. Together, they explore how beekeeping in Mexico differs from practices in the United States. Rosario shares insights from her veterinary trai…
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families - Book Summary
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34:55"Creating Powerful and Positive Relationships Within the Family" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Stephen R. Covey Category: Parenting
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