Best Samantha Welch Podcasts (2025)

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The Gift of a Lifetime: An Organ Transplant Story with Dave Anderson 14:50

44m ago14:50

14:50

In this moving episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with her uncle, Dave Anderson, to share his powerful story of survival, gratitude, and second chances. After years of battling complications from diabetes, including the loss of his legs, Dave received a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant thanks to th…

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Episode 1648 - John Mulaney 1:41:03

7h ago1:41:03

1:41:03

John Mulaney has been through a lot since the last time he was on the show, so it’s nice he can identify the present as, in his words, a happy time that he can appreciate. John offers Marc his reflections on the first run of his Netflix talk show Everybody’s Live, reflections on his sobriety five years after everything fell apart, and reflections o…

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Bonus Episode | Marketing Without Burnout: Platform Strategies for Busy Moms with Cienna Kopischke 36:32

4d ago36:32

36:32

Ready to finally simplify your marketing without trying to show up everywhere at once? In this powerful bonus episode, I bring back Cienna Kopischke—a Christian sales coach and marketing strategist—for a real talk about how to choose the right platform for your season of life, optimize your presence, and market your offers without burning out. Whet…

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Episode 1647 - Scott Frank 1:40:51

4d ago1:40:51

1:40:51

Scott Frank is one of Hollywood’s most prolific screenwriters but he still has perpetual anxiety about his job security. Scott and Marc talk about the impulse that keeps him grinding away, whether he’s working on original screenplays, rewrites, or his limited series like Godless, The Queen’s Gambit and his new Netflix show Department Q. They also t…

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Episode 1646 - Nick Kroll 1:32:43

7d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Nick Kroll was one of the first dozen guests on WTF and in the nearly sixteen years of his life since then, loved ones have been lost, babies have been welcomed to the world, and Nick can now see things about himself that he couldn’t identify before. Nick and Marc talk about those changes, as well as the artwork of his wife Lily Kwong, the trip to …

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31 | Random Ramblings & Thoughts on Boundaries Around AI 5:45

11d ago5:45

5:45

In this short voice note, Samantha shares a deeply personal reflection sparked by a recent Facebook post claiming AI could help users “find God’s will.” From her front porch after planting flowers at her mama’s grave, she unpacks why that idea grieved her—and where she draws the line when it comes to AI and faith. If you're a mom trying to use tool…

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Episode 1645 - Peter Wolf 1:28:44

11d ago1:28:44

1:28:44

Peter Wolf didn’t want to write the typical rock and roll memoir filled with lurid tales and score settling. Instead he wanted to write a collection of short stories that stem from his serendipitous encounters with everyone from Marilyn Monroe to David Lynch. Peter tells Marc how he wrestled with his own memories to write the book, how he drew from…

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Episode 1644 - Sarah Silverman 1:21:00

14d ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Sarah Silverman and Marc go back more than 30 years and although they know a lot about each other from the past, they can both acknowledge that they haven’t stopped growing and learning and changing right up to the present. Sarah and Marc talk about making peace with the signs of aging, including hearing loss, and how an embrace of closure helped h…

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30 | Random Ramblings: A Nursery Run, AI in My Pocket, and a New Podcast Rhythm 7:35

18d ago7:35

7:35

In this candid, unedited voice note, Samantha shares a spontaneous story from her day: a nursery run gone sideways, the hunt for catmint, and how AI stepped in like a guide to help her problem-solve in real time. Plus, she introduces a new podcast style—raw, real-time voice memos from her everyday rhythms. Takeaways: Sometimes creativity hits in th…

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Episode 1643 - Carol Leifer 1:18:48

18d ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Carol Leifer has been a standup comic for almost 50 years, but the knowledge she can impart from her lifetime of experience isn’t limited to the standup stage. That’s why Carol co-wrote the new book How to Write a Funny Speech, applying the building blocks of comedy to weddings, graduations and anywhere else one might speak in public. Carol and Mar…

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Dare to Dream Days with Travis Bourbon 22:50

21d ago22:50

22:50

Do you know the most underserved population in blood cancer treatment? It's children. In this episode, you'll meet Travis Bourbon - a regional advancement director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - who is trying to make it possible for kids to receive treatment created for them. You'll hear: - Why being a listener and learner is the best way to …

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Episode 1642 - Bridget Everett 1:37:00

21d ago1:37:00

1:37:00

When Bridget Everett was growing up in Kansas, the question “How are you feeling?” was not often asked. That’s part of the reason why Bridget embraced singing and making music as her primary way to connect with people. She tells Marc how this led to the development of her live cabaret shows which got her noticed by Michael Patrick King, Amy Schumer…

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29 | Anchors Over Time Blocks: A Conversation with Niki Francis on Homeschool Rhythms, Family Systems & AI 20:27

25d ago20:27

20:27

In this heartfelt conversation, Samantha interviews Niki Francis, a homeschooling mom and business owner, on how she structures her days with grace. They explore the concept of family anchors over rigid schedules, how to get your spouse on board, and even how Nikki uses AI to simplify meal planning. Takeaways: Ditch the time blocks; define anchors …

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Episode 1641 - Samantha Crain 1:33:34

25d ago1:33:34

1:33:34

Singer-songwriter Samantha Crain wasn’t sure if she’d ever be able to make music again after a car accident left her without the ability to play instruments or physically write songs. Samantha talks with Marc about her recovery and how her physical improvement coincided with the evolution of her artistic confidence. Samantha also explains her famil…

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Episode 1640 - Tom Green 1:23:52

28d ago1:23:52

1:23:52

While he was once known for all manner of comedy involving animals, both alive and dead, Tom Green’s relationship with the animal kingdom is now much more traditional, as he spends some of his time doing farm work on a remote plot of unspoiled land in Canada. Tom talks with Marc about why he made the big change in his life, which is documented in t…

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28 | When AI Crosses the Line: What I’ll Never Let It Replace 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

AI is powerful—but it’s not all-powerful. In this heartfelt episode, Samantha Welch, a Christian mompreneur, shares the personal boundaries she’s set around AI and why she believes they matter now more than ever. With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming more personalized, it’s easy to start leaning on them for validation, decision-making, or even emotio…

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Episode 1639 - David Harbour 1:31:09

1M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

David Harbour and Marc met in the garage seven years ago at the height of Stranger Things and the beginning of a new phase in David’s career. Now with the Marvel movie Thunderbolts coming out, David and Marc have both had surprising success in their careers, which leaves them both searching for things they can’t quite pin down. They’ll try to help …

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Making Life Easier for the Disabled Community with Sarah Kovac 24:42

1M ago24:42

24:42

How do you make a difference in the world when you face unexpected challenges? Sarah Kovac is proof that even challenges out of your control can be used for the good of others. Sarah was born with Arthrogryposis, which limits the use of her hands and arms. After recently losing her job, she created Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day) -…

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Episode 1638 - David Cronenberg 1:25:02

1M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

David Cronenberg starts making each new film of his as though he’s making a movie for the first time. Marc sees connective tissue through all of David’s work, consisting of “the meat, the machine, mutations of desire, and pain.” David and Marc explore these ideas in specific films, including Scanners, The Brood, The Fly, Naked Lunch, Crash, Cosmopo…

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27 | 3 Out-of-the-Box Ways I Use AI (ChatGPT) In My Real Life (That You’ve Probably Never Thought Of) 13:35

1M ago13:35

13:35

AI isn’t just for business owners or tech experts. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three real-life ways I use AI as a busy, homeschooling, farm-living mom—and they might surprise you. These aren’t systems I read in a manual. These are the actual ways I use my AI assistant every day to save time, simplify decisions, and make space for what matters m…

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Episode 1637 - Jessica Kirson 1:29:50

1M ago1:29:50

1:29:50

Jessica Kirson was a guest on WTF six years ago, when she talked with Marc about her start in comedy and her personal background. This time, she came back just to hang out and have some laughs. And for Marc at this exact moment in time, it was much needed and greatly appreciated. They talk about Jessica’s new special, I’m the Man, their experiences…

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Episode 1636 - Liza Treyger 1:32:16

1M ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Comedian Liza Treyger is frequently mystified by human behavior. Why are people so mean when leaving internet comments? Why do adults continuously repeat the patterns of children? Why are friendships so hard to maintain later in life? She asks these questions as a sociology major but also as a comic, and was recently able to explore these ideas in …

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26 | How to use AI (ChatGPT) To Schedule Out Your Entire Week and Then Upload it into Google Calendar 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

So you're either a fan of this show (and thank you with all the heart faces if you are!), or maybe you clicked on this episode because you're thinking, Can this actually be real? Can you really plan out your week and have it show up in your calendar automatically using AI? I'm here to tell you—yes, absolutely you can. In this episode, I walk you th…

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Episode 1635 - Jillian Bell 1:28:05

2M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Jillian Bell’s history of anxiety goes back to when she was a baby and would hold her breath until she passed out. But she didn’t let panic attacks stand in the way of her dream to get hired at SNL or her desire to become a working comedic actor. And as Jillian tells Marc, she definitely wasn’t going to let anything stop her from becoming a directo…

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Wrapping Around Foster Families with Katie Welch 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Did you know that half of foster parents quit within the first year? Katie Welch is trying to change that reality in Kansas City through Foster Light - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster families. In this episode, you’ll hear: - Why Katie started Foster Light - The importance of “wraparound services” for foster families - Stagg…

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Episode 1634 - Ryan Coogler 1:27:42

2M ago1:27:42

1:27:42

As a writer and director, Ryan Coogler is drawn to stories about identity. He made Fruitvale Station to confront his own thoughts and fears about being a Black man in America. He made Creed as an extension of the dynamic he has with his dad. He made Black Panther while conscious of the impact it would have on a global community. Ryan and Marc talk …

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Bonus Episode | The Power of Community: Why Homeschool Moms in Business Need Support and How to Find It with Destiny McKoy 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

In this bonus episode of AI for Mompreneurs, we're shifting gears to speak directly to the homeschool moms in our audience—especially those feeling isolated, exhausted, or unsure how to build genuine, life-giving community while navigating home education and business life. I’m joined by Destiny McCoy, a certified life coach, transformational specia…

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Episode 1633 - Gavin Matts 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

By all accounts, Gavin Matts has carved a successful path for himself as a comedian, actor and writer at the young age of 30. But he can’t shake the feeling that he came into show business at the tail end and he’s mourning the possibilities that no longer seem as attainable as they once were. Gavin and Marc talk about the changes in the world of co…

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Episode 1632 - Peter Weller 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

Peter Weller knows that most people think of him as RoboCop. But he also knows that when they approach him to talk about RoboCop, it’s his opportunity to talk to them about art, jazz, theater and many other areas that are not merely hobbies for him, but actual artistic pursuits. Peter tells Marc why he got his Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art Histo…

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25 | Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Using AI (ChatGPT) And What I Do Differently Now 17:54

2M ago17:54

17:54

Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out AI? You're not alone. In this episode of AI for Mompreneurs, I'm getting real about the five biggest mistakes I made when I first started using AI in my business—and how I fixed them. From assuming AI could read my mind to using it as a shortcut instead of a tool, I’m sharing exactly what went wrong, what I …

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Episode 1631 - Lynne Margulies 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

When Lynne Margulies was 25 years old, she met Andy Kaufman on the set of the film My Breakfast with Blassie. Two years later, just shortly before he died, Andy made Lynne promise she would keep his work alive. With the release of the new documentary Thank You Very Much, Lynne talks with Marc about fulfilling that promise over the decades by showca…

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Building a Cathedral with Chris Chandler 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

Making a difference usually feels very ordinary. So how do you stay motivated to do the good work you want to do? In this episode, you'll meet Chris Chandler, Director of The Gathering KC, a beautiful revitalized space for community use on the east side of Kansas City. This space is the newest branch of The Hope Center - a non-profit which focuses …

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