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All About Change

Jay Ruderman

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Cha ...
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Crawlspace is where crime meets culture. We host interesting conversations about unsolved murders, serial killers, cold cases and paranormal activity. We go beyond entertainment as we dig deeper to tell stories of crimes, vanished people, and injustices. Our guests include survivors, authors, journalists, podcasters, advocates, and educators. Starting in 2017 with a deep dive into the disappearance of Brianna Maitland, Crawlspace is hosted by Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna of the Missing Ma ...
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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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[Business > Entrepreneurship] Da Boss Experience is hosted by Michele Davis (Coaching Business Architect) and is a podcast focused on helping coaches and other service based businesses design an irresistible offer and power it with automation so they can generate sales even while they sleep. Join me and my occasional special guests as we have impactful discussions and share actionable strategies to thrive while dealing with the reality of growing an online business.
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Warrior Moms: Surviving Child Loss

Michele Davis & Amy Durham

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A club no one wants to be in because the initiation is too big of a sacrifice: the loss of a child. Unthinkable. Unimaginable. Warrior Moms is local group in north Atlanta filled with strong, courageous, funny, and fiercely loving women who are surviving and thriving amidst horrific grief. This podcast features Amy Durham and Michele Davis, two of the Warrior Moms, who will guide listeners through their grief journey. Every fourth or fifth episode will showcase another Warrior Mom, the traum ...
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Detailers Roadmap Cruise Control

Detailers Roadmap with Kevin Davis

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Welcome to Detailers Roadmap Cruise Control...helping you navigate the roadways of life, business, and everything in between! Kevin Davis is the Director of Revenue Development and Strategic Partnerships at Detailers Roadmap, as well as running four of his own companies across 12 brands. With Cruise Control, Kevin talks to a wide variety of people across many areas of life, business, health, and more! Join us for this awesome journey!
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Adam Carolla Show

PodcastOne / Carolla Digital

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Welcome to The Adam Carolla Show, the #1 Daily Downloaded Podcast in the World. Known for his unfiltered humor, sharp insights, and candid takes on pop culture and everyday life, Adam delivers four days of uncensored comedy, in-depth interviews, and his signature rants. Each episode features a wide range of guests—from Hollywood icons to cultural commentators—joining Adam for engaging conversations and a front-row seat to his unparalleled wit. Fans love the show’s celebrity interviews, fan-f ...
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Radiation Station

Burlington Medical: Laurie Cusic, Michelle Govan, Jeff Rimmer

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Radiation Station, powered by Burlington Medical, is your go-to podcast for all things radiation protection. From the latest in shielding technology to expert insights on safety and innovation, we break down the science, industry trends, and real-world applications. Whether you’re a medical professional, researcher, or just curious about radiation safety, tune in and shield up!
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The Cru MPD Podcast

Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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We love that “the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.” We are driven to equip and inspire Christian workers to be Christ-centered, fully-funded, and financially faithful - so that missionary staff can come alongside all people to help them to know Jesus.
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Pit Pass Indy

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Journalist Bruce Martin gives racing fans an inside look at the exciting world of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this fast-paced podcast, featuring interviews with the biggest names in the sport.
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Words Of Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Michele Marie Liddle who is a female entrepreneur helping women to make passive income from their email lists. I will be discussing all things email marketing and funnels with you, to help you grow your list and make money. I will also be bringing on some guests to help you grow your business in other areas too.
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Cut the Bull

Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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An insightful podcast that discusses the news of the day and cultural issues plaguing our society. The goal of the show is to bring logic and context to these topics and address solutions, something that is rarely discussed by mainstream pundits. The trio has a knack of approaching serious issues with tremendous wit, humility, and occasional humor but never from a place of anger and with absolutely NO BULL!
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Living with bipolar disorder sucks! Each week Michelle Reittinger and her guests explore tools and resources that help you learn how to live well with your bipolar. If you are tired of suffering and want to live a healthy, balanced, productive life with your bipolar, this podcast was designed with you in mind.
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Hiring Insights

Top Talent Advocates

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A podcast dedicated to providing insights into executive hiring. Whether you are an executive, an attorney, a recruiter, a coach, or a candidate, there is something for you to learn and discover.
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The Proper Class Podcast

Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

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Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots an ...
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Kelly Henderson began her career in the Nashville country music scene over 15 years ago, orchestrating her impressive ascent from the ground up. Working closely grooming and styling for country music heavy-hitters Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Jordan Davis, as well as media giants CMT, Billboard and more, Henderson has established herself as a go-to resource within the industry. Henderson began offering an intimate insight into her work via her highly successful lifestyle blo ...
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BANG! You're dead. You've gone to heaven. And now you get to listen to your favorite new podcast, Cole Steele: Private Eye! Join your favorite private eye duo Cole Steele and Jane Flame as they take on literally any case they can find. They'll uncover dark secrets, fight lava men, travel through time, meet old-timey prospectors, and much more! And don't forget their archnemesis, the evil Berlin Schmidt, Nazi Germany's premier archaeologist/adventurer. That jerk. Cole and Jane will stop at no ...
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Live Greatly

Kristel Bauer

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Are you looking for more happiness, success and vitality in your life? Get inspired each week with wellness and performance expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, author & keynote speaker, Kristel Bauer. Live Greatly shares empowering conversations and insights about happiness, wellness & success to support your personal and professional development. Kristel talks with top experts, leaders and inspiring individuals to help you embrace a growth mindset and excel in your work/life. Kristel then ...
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From White Lightning to Lightning Fast! The "Wilkesboro: Find Your Back Road" Podcast covers all the people, places, and things that make Wilkesboro a one-of-a-kind Mountain destination. Enjoy lively conversation with hosts as they welcome artists, local business leaders, event organizers and creatives from Wilkesboro. To request an interview spot or to advertise in front of this podcast, email us at [email protected]. (This program is also aired on BizRadio.US.)
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Books & Ideas Audio

Vancouver Writers Fest

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Exhilarating conversations and ideas from the world’s greatest storytellers and luminaries. From the esteemed vaults of the Vancouver Writers Fest, located in beautiful British Columbia.
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The Calmer You Podcast

Chloe Brotheridge

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Help for anxiety, with Chloe Brotheridge, expert hypnotherapist, coach and author of The Anxiety Solution and The Confidence Solution. Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% in my shop www.calmer-you.com/shop or get your FREE High Functioning Anxiety Workbook at www.calmer-you.com/workbook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DisrupTV

DisrupTV

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DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. The audience can expect A-list guests, the latest enterprise news, hot startups, insight from influencers, and much more. Tweet questions to #DisrupTV or @DisrupTVShow.
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Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery’s new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else’s craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, “A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.” Listen to Even The Rich on the ...
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SpeakUP! International Inc.

Ellington Brown & Rita Burke

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SpeakUP! International Inc. is your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and educational content that empowers listeners. Join us as we delve into diverse topics with a focus on uplifting black and brown voices, promoting creativity, and fostering personal and professional growth.
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The American healthcare system is one of the most innovative in the world. But it’s also riddled with complex challenges, such as access to affordable medications, inefficiency and administrative burdens, and communication barriers between providers. There’s clearly a better way—and at Surescripts, we have a unique sightline into what that may be. In this series, host Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing Officer of Surescripts, sits down with today’s most inspiring and innovative leaders in healt ...
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The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan airs regular conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. The podcast has welcomed Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, such as Bernardine Evaristo, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Karen Joy Fowler, Carla Power and Maaza Mengiste. The choice of writers is representative of the world around us, naturally. https:/ ...
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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Welcome to the Media Industry Guru podcast. Do you know you want to work in media but not sure where? Are you trying to figure out what you're doing with your life? Are you in college deciding on what clubs you should take part in, how can you volunteer, what to do next? Here, I’ll be interviewing a lot of guests including recent college grads, entrepreneurs, singer/songwriters, record label professionals, film industry execs, to people who work in theatre arts and tech that will give you so ...
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Terrain Theory is hosted by Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two childhood friends on a journey to tear down the old fear-based germ theory paradigm and usher in a better, brighter approach to health and wellness. Discover interviews with guests from the alternative medicine space and find inspiration in real-life stories of Terrain Transformations. Reclaim agency and discover methods both old and new to improve and optimize your health and your terrain. You are your primary healthcare provider.
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Brown Suga Radio

Brown Suga Radio

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Brown Suga Radio is designed to uplift and embrace the African American Community with Love, Laughter and Inspiration. My passion and motivation is to celebrate Urban Culture by promoting music, arts, books, movies, health, beauty, fashion, spirituality, lifestyles and relationships. In addition, we provide highly requested star-studded interviews from various amazing entertainers such as Troy Taylor, Trey Songz, Ying Yang Twins, Anthony Hamilton, SKG, Trina, MC Lyte, Rasheeda, Nappy Roots, ...
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Keep It!

Crooked Media

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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

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Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and mo ...
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3610: Josie Michelle Davis offers a compassionate guide for those feeling paralyzed by indecision or uncertainty. Her practical, heart-centered strategies help you take small, meaningful steps …
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A 18TO80 Podcast Share! Aging and Our Brains PART FOUR with Michelle Hecker Davis from LearningRX - Higher Thinking Skills! Mother Nature and Father Time are undefeated! That doesn't mean we have to go quietly into that good night! Nope - we can live intentionally! Supplements - Vitamins - Mindsets - Bio Hacks - Science - Food - Exercise - Sleep - …
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Ever wonder how women land major deals, build powerful brands, and grow their businesses from scratch? In this episode, Kelly talks to Marty McDonald—founder of Boss Women Media and the Elle Olivia brand now featured in Target—about how to pitch yourself with confidence, define your personal brand, and make bold career moves. They get real about wh…
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A DTB Re-Release! Business Coach and Serial Entrepreneur - Lynn Gibson on DTB Podcast! Find out more: www.beyondoneman.com =====THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/Guardia…
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President Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from California after a male high school athlete dominates girls' track events, sparking a sudden rule change from the state athletic federation. The Trump Administration updates COVID vaccine recommendations, removing healthy children and pregnant women from the CDC’s schedule while calling for…
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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 39 – Celebrating the 109th Indianapolis 500 victory with winner Alex Palou, team owner Chip Ganassi, team manager Barry Wanser and crew chief Ricky Davis from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. May 27, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the entire “…
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Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United States while banking an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend’. Now, after three decades of reducing armed forces and drawing down defence industries, E…
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Caper movies aren’t like others involving criminals: there’s an aesthetic to a caper that’s as important to the thieves as it is to the viewers. Heist is David Mamet’s 2001 caper film that stands as his Singin’ in the Rain—an apt comparison, since “caper” meant “to dance” long before it took on its criminal meaning. Join us for an appreciation of o…
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Why we must rethink our residency on the planet to understand the connected challenges of tribalism, inequity, climate justice, and democracy. How can we respond to the current planetary ecological emergency? In To Know the World: A New Vision for Environmental Learning (MIT Press, 2020), Mitchell Thomashow proposes that we revitalize, revisit, and…
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Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of nature's pharmacy to heal themselves. Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves (Princeton University Press, 2025) reveals what researchers are now learning about the medical wonders of the animal world. In this visionary book, Jaap de Rood…
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Just Awakening: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China (Columbia University Press, 2025) uncovers a forgotten philosophy of social democracy inspired by Yogācāra, an ancient, nondualistic Buddhist philosophy that claims everything in the perceptible cosmos is mere consciousness and consists of multiple karmically connected yet bounded lifeworld…
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At the turn of the common era, the Jewish communities of Roman Palestine saw the organization of a small group of literate Jewish men who devoted their lives to the interpretation and teaching of their sacred ancestral texts. In How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity (Princeton University Press, 2025),…
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What part should politics play in our everyday lives? In How to Think About Politics: A Guide in Five Parts (Oxford University Press, 2025) Peter Allen, a professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath, explores this question across a range of practical and philosophical examples. The book direc…
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Commercial art is more than just mass-produced publicity; it constructs social and political ideologies that impact the public’s everyday life. In The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan (Duke University Press, 2025), Gennifer Weisenfeld examines the evolution of Japanese advertising graphic desi…
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The histories presented in Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership That Transformed America (SUNY Press, 2024) are of a select group of US presidents, their inspired leadership characteristics, and how they may inspire us today. The traits these presidents possessed were cultivated over a lifetime of lived experience and immortalized …
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Narrating Irish Female Development, 1916-2018 (Edinburgh UP, 2024) studies narratives of Irish female and feminized development, arguing that these postmodern narratives present Irish female maturation as disordered and often deliberately disorderly. The first full-length study of the Irish female coming of age story, the book develops a feminist p…
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Daniel Zimmerman. On Sept. 6th, 1982, Leroy Chasson escaped from Walpole Prison in Massachusetts, one the most violent and notorious prisons in the country. With his wife masquerading as a nurse and brandishing a .45 automatic pisto…
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3613: Leo Babauta offers five vivid inspirations to help us reconnect with the present moment, from the playful focus of children to the mindful precision of Zen monks. Through relatable exampl…
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2994: Steve Kamb emphasizes the power of simplicity in achieving fitness goals, advocating for a straightforward approach that prioritizes consistency over complexity. By removing unnecessary o…
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Legendary comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley joins Adam in studio to talk about his new comedy special FOOLISH, dropping May 30th on Hulu. Rickey opens up about grief, faith, and the heartbreaking loss of his son Brandon in 2023. He shares how leaning on his spirituality has helped him—and others—through tragedy, and why therapy, faith, and hand…
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For decades, Lennie Moore has been a driving force in shaping the soundtracks behind some of the most iconic video games and visual stories. From Outcast and Halo to Star Wars: The Old Republic, his compositions have elevated immersive worlds and defined emotional beats across screens big and small. But Lennie’s impact doesn’t stop at the console. …
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come to you on this Press Box Monday (Tuesday) edition with some thoughts on the NBA’s gradual acceptance of the three-man announcer booth (1:30), Elon Musk’s media blitz (13:00), the coverage and criticism of the latest installment in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise (24:00), more sliding doors metaphors …
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, 2Way host and author of "Second Class," to discuss President Trump fighting Gov. Gavin Newsom on the issue of men and boys playing in female sports, how the elites who pushed the radical trans ideology are losing, Trump’s effect on bringing the working class over to the GOP, how predominantly Latino and …
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James Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers. He spoke with Terry Gross at a WHYY live event for the "Lifelong Learning Award." Also, Martin Johnson reviews a new album from accordionist Will Holshouser, and we listen b…
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Death by Boomer with Jeff Styles - every Wednesday! Memorial Day Week!Let's face it - the boomers are the 2nd greatest generation to ever walk planet earth! From our music to our toys (we survived lawn darts) - we made the world better! Yes, better even for you gen x'ers - gen y's and millennials - we're just better!! AND....worse - we also used up…
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Anna first fell in love with London at her hometown library—its Jane Austen balls a far cry from her life of food stamps and hand-me-downs. But when she finally arrives after college, the real London is a moldy flat and the same paycheck-to-paycheck grind—that fairy-tale life still out of reach. Then Anna meets the Wilders, who fly her to Saint-Tro…
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A gripping chronicle of the relentless fight for Black educational freedom--and the bold strategies to protect, nourish, and empower Black minds. The Battle for the Black Mind (Legacy Lit, 2025) is an explosive historical account of the struggle for educational justice in America. Drawing on over a decade of archival research, personal reflection, …
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In this conversation, Luke Howell shares his journey to the detailing industry and emphasizes the importance of identifying and understanding your ideal customer avatar. He highlights the value of niche marketing and tailoring marketing messages to different customer avatars. Luke also discusses the benefits of testing different marketing approache…
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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A new perspective about awkwardness How to navigate times when you feel awkward How to build your social muscles A l…
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The FBI has announced they are continuing or starting investigations into the 2023 White House cocaine discovery, the 2022 Dobbs draft leak, and the January 6 pipe bombs. President Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, praising American service members and contrasting his leadership with the “hard four years” under …
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In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped tec…
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In this episode Licia Cianetti talks to Johannes Gerschewski about his book The Two Logics of Autocratic Rule (Cambridge UP, 2023). We discuss how autocrats try to either hyper-politicise or de-politicise their rule in order to stay in power, whether the word “fascist” is useful today, and what the two logics identified in the book might tell us ab…
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Before the invention of the gummed envelope in the 1830s, how did people secure their private letters? The answer is letterlocking—the ingenious process of securing a letter using a combination of folds, tucks, slits, or adhesives such as sealing wax, so that it becomes its own envelope. This almost entirely forgotten practice, used by historical f…
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When did the West lose its way? In 1889, when the US government carved five states out of the spawling Dakota Territory, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and North and South Dakota, all created state constitutions that enshrined certain progressive values into their structre of government. These included the right for women to vote, the power to curtail mo…
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Who benefits and who loses when emotions are described in particular ways? How do metaphors such as "hold on" and "let go" affect people's emotional experiences? Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel (Oxford UP, 2019), written by neuroscientist-turned-literary scholar Laura Otis, draws on the latest research in neuroscience and …
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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023). On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thou…
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