Best Kelly Palace Podcasts (2025)

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How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Mann, EP 279 34:07

5d ago34:07

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Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Maui channel, becoming the youngest to do so. By her teens, she was a seven-time US National Team member and two-time national champion. But after narrow…

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God is in the Details or Why Listening to Strangers on the Train is Fantastic Raw Material for your Storytelling with Craig Finn from The Hold Steady 7:54

6d ago7:54

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Craig Finn is the singer and guitarist of The Hold Steady. His 6th and most recent solo album is ALWAYS BEEN. He's also the host of the podcasts That's How I Remember It and Summer Album/Winter Album --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener s…

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Curb Your Catastrophizing with Dr. Emily Anhalt 10:59

13d ago10:59

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Dr. Emily Anhalt is the author of the new book, Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness. She's been on TBAS twice before. Listen to Future You is a Bad Ass and Beyond Gut Checks. --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill ou…

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A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laurie Hug, EP 278 17:02

19d ago17:02

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Do you have a streak going? Laurie Hug, retired professional triathlete and masters swimmer, shares her 34 year streak, training wisdom and remarkable journey from the deck of YMCA Masters Nationals Championships in Orlando. Her approach to swimming, coaching, and competition showcases how consistency, smart training, and positive mindset contribut…

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A Mind Palace for Your Ideas & The Nine O'Clock Rule with Paulien Cornelisse 10:14

20d ago10:14

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Paulien Cornelisse is a Dutch writer, comedian, podcaster, columnist and television presenter. If you liked this episode you should try Put Down the Think from January 4th, 2021 --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get …

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Create an Oasis in Your New Home with Erica Reisman 3:51

27d ago3:51

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Erica sent in her advice from Cambridge, Massachusetts where she works at a boutique wine shop. She particularly loves working with people that are new to wine, or people that have felt that getting into wine was beyond them in some way. In addition to her moving advice, Erica commented on this recent episode with Kelly Childers. --- Help Zak conti…

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The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277 36:24

1M ago36:24

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A disqualification that turns into one of swimming's most viral moments. A champion brought to his knees in tears as officials strip away his victory. And a redemption exactly one year later that proves sometimes, the universe does give second chances. NC State NCAA All-American and ACC Champion in the mile (1650), Owen Lloyd's journey from heartbr…

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This is How to Hold Two Opposing Views at Once with Vent Diagrams 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Read more Vent Diagrams @ ventdiagrams.com/ E.M./Elana Eisen-Markowitz is a xennial educator organizer currently in flux. Until Sept 2020, E.M. worked in NYC public schools - as a social studies teacher, a union chapter leader, a gender & sexuality alliance facilitator, and a “restorative justice coordinator.” For over a decade, she organized with …

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Deflating Rage, Making Beds and Remembering Your Gifts with Kelly Childers 5:00

1M ago5:00

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Kelly Childers called The Best Advice Show from her home in Portland, Oregon. You should call with your advice @ 844 935 BEST --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2…

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A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy Steadman Martin, EP 276 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Nancy Steadman Martin is the only woman in the world, over 70, to break 21 minutes in the 1500 freestyle! What does it mean to be truly unstoppable at 70? Steadman Martin embodies this question as she continues to shatter world swimming records while maintaining a thriving career as a senior law partner. Her remarkable journey defies every notion a…

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The Profound Benefits of Solo Travel with Michael Venutolo-Mantovani 5:40

2M ago5:40

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani is a writer based in Chapel Hill who has contributed to the New York Times, National Geographic, GQ, Wired, and many others. He writes the excellent newsletter, Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck. Practicing Freedom with Amanada Alexander --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.…

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Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed's 3 Rules to Live By 5:48

2M ago5:48

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The excerpt of Laurie Anderson comes from her interview last year on the CBC's Q program. Hear more from Jan and Ted and their rules for living on this episode of TBAS. You Need a Manifesto with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn Who Wants it More with Shira and Zak --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.pa…

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Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP 275 32:35

2M ago32:35

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"Swimming for me was huge therapy," Matt explains. When Matt lost his beloved wife Christina in the January 2020 helicopter crash that also claimed Kobe Bryant's life, his world shattered. Just weeks later, COVID lockdowns isolated him further as he faced the daunting challenge of raising three children alone. In this profoundly moving conversation…

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Pleasure Should Be Taken Very Seriously with Danielle Bezalel 8:40

2M ago8:40

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Danielle Bezalel, aka DB, is the Creator, Executive Producer, and Host of Sex Ed with DB, your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Check out How often should I be pooping? Advice from Dr. Kira Newman from the archives. --- Help Zak continue making this s…

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This Is How To Stop Apologizing So Much with Ilana BZ 3:00

2M ago3:00

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Ilana BZ called Zak on the Best Advice Show hotline @ 844-935-BEST. YOU SHOULD TOO! What's your best advice? --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2Dg9 --- Call Zak …

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90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with no team members and is amazingly disciplined. His journey from recreational swimmer to competitive athlet…

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Say Kind Things About People Behind Their Backs with Kristen Meinzer 12:15

3M ago12:15

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KRISTEN MEINZER is a long-time audio producer and podcast host. She hosts How to Be Fine, Daily Fail, By the Book, Mayo Clinic Health Matters and lately, Dear Prudence. RELATED to today's show: Avoiding the Evil Tongue with Emily Berman Complimenting with Shira --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://w…

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Literally Touch Grass with Adam Milgrom 4:07

3M ago4:07

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Adam Milgrom is an amateur physicist, profressional entrepreneur, long-time mingler and dad from Michigan. He was last on the show talking about parsing language. How to build speed bumps into your day with Leticia Britos Cavagnaro --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow …

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25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273 31:16

3M ago31:16

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In this inspiring episode, we have an engaging conversation with 47-year-old Steve Gold, a swimmer located in Jacksonville, Florida who swims for the Bolles School Sharks Masters. Steve has redefined personal excellence through the sport earning All-American Honors while being a busy working Dad of four! After nearly 25 years away from competitive …

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Host A Friendship Awards Ceremony with Anna Goldfarb 5:23

3M ago5:23

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Anna Goldfarb is the author of MODERN FRIENDSHIP and a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called "the New York Times friendship correspondent" by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she's written …

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Assume There's Something Interesting to Learn with Ahri Golden 10:53

3M ago10:53

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Entrepreneur + Award-Winning Media Midwife Ahri Golden is a podcast series creator, consultant, professor, artist, mother of two, 21 years married, deeply informed by stories and creative response to the world that is unfolding within and around us. Listening with Sterling --- --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show P…

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College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272 10:59

3M ago10:59

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Josie West, college club and masters swimmer, joins us to share her journey as a 21-year-old club swimmer at the University of Virginia, embarking on her first master's swimming meet. You'll hear firsthand how Josie navigated her inaugural 400 IM event, her aspirations to qualify for the CCS National Championship, and the unique challenges faced wh…

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Viscerally Remember Your Past Vacations with Tad Davis 3:22

3M ago3:22

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Tad Davis is an artist living in Detroit. This episode originally aired in 2023. Rachel Jacobson is always on vacation and so can you! --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ…

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Try These Witchy, Water-based Maneuvers to Improve Your Life with Dr. MLE 8:36

4M ago8:36

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Emily Carr/Dr. MLE is a Wellness Witch, a professional poet, amateur Tarot reader, joyous revolutionary arts educator, and fitness coach. Subscribe to her newsletter @ https://soulfloss.substack.com/ LISTEN: You Should Buy Mice and Other Transformative Advice from Lucy Anderton --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show P…

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Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey, EP 271 15:03

4M ago15:03

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Discover how a passion for swimming can seamlessly intersect with a high-powered career in aerospace engineering through the story of Charlie Cockrell. As the Director of Engineering at NASA Langley Research Center, Charlie takes us on a journey through his dual life as a dedicated athlete and a committed volunteer with US Masters Swimming. Learn a…

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Next Time You're Bored Try This with Noa Rosen 6:06

4M ago6:06

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Noa was last on the show discussing the advantages of peeling grapes with your teeth. Here's Sara Curtis talking about replacing your email refresh habit with something more generative. --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help …

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Crush Your Ego and Open Your Eyes to the Benefits of Feedback with Jason Silver 11:04

4M ago11:04

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THE BEST ADVICE SHOW SURVEY IS HERE! THANKS FOR FILLING IT OUT. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2Dg9 --- Jason Silver is the author of Your Grass is Greener. He is a multi-time founder of kids and a multi-time founder of companies. He gets his biggest thrill helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work—surfing is a close seco…

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Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC State Legacy, EP 270 16:57

4M ago16:57

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Today, we’re diving into a truly memorable interview with Olympic champion Katharine Berkoff. Recorded during NC State’s 50th-anniversary celebration of women’s swimming, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of Katharine’s journey, her reflections on being part of the Wolfpack, and her post-Olympic life. Berkoff won gold in the 2024 Paris Summer…

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Leave a Margin with Mary Austin (or How to Stop Being Late to Everything) 8:11

4M ago8:11

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Mary Austin is a pastor in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She writes Stained Glass in the City on Substack. It's deep and delightful. --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2Dg…

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Sports Agent to Olympic Stars Has a Passion for Swimming: Cejih Yung, EP 269 8:14

5M ago8:14

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Get ready to be inspired as we bring you an exclusive conversation with Cejih (CG) Yung, a prominent sports agent and accomplished swimmer, on a special short format edition of Champion's Mojo from the pool deck. Cejih, who represents Olympic stars like Lilly King, Katie Grimes, and many other champions, shares his unique journey of juggling a high…

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Pack Your Go Bag with adrienne maree brown and Autumn Brown 23:20

5M ago23:20

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adrienne maree brown and Autumn Brown are sisters, authors, artists and co-hosts of How to Survive the End of the World. Inspired by wisdom from Octavia Butler's ⁠Parable of the Sower⁠ and a listener's inquiry, Zak and the sisters delve into practical steps for emergency preparedness, the psychological barriers of starting, and the importance of pr…

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