Best Dan Epps Podcasts (2025)

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Flip the Box: From Belonging to Becoming with Shari Leid 1:04:52

1d ago1:04:52

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In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Dr. Dan interviews author, speaker, and life coach Shari Leid, founder of An Imperfectly Perfect Life and author of Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America. Together, they explore the transformative journey from living someone else’s story to fully stepping into your authentic self…

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:08:10

4d ago1:08:10

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America’s Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one’s phone in the toilet, and Peggy’s handsy masseuse. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get a Samsung Galaxy A36 for FREE with a $35 qualifying plan. TrumanBoot.com Use code MIKE for 15% off. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade m…

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The Country of the Future 1:30:32

5d ago1:30:32

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We finally circle back to the two big structural constitutional law cases from the last day of the term. First is Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, which upheld the appointment structure of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force under the Affordable Care Act. Then is FCC v. Consumers' Research, which upheld the universal-service contribution sche…

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The Thunder Docket 30:50

8d ago30:50

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Acting with unpredictable alacrity and unpredictable brevity, we break down the Supreme Court's recent interim order in Trump v. Boyle, and discuss what it means for the unitary executive, and for the shadow docket. We also debate the best name for the Court's emergency/interim orders docket.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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Fear, Flow, and the Courage to Begin Again: What Horses Teach Us About Relationships and Life with Tik Maynard 1:14:49

8d ago1:14:49

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with horseman and author Tik Maynard to answer the question “What does it mean to truly live with purpose?” and to explore what starting a colt, facing fear, and leaning into the unknown can teach us about self-awareness, resilience, and the courage to live authentically. On today’s episode and in his mem…

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:14:46

10d ago1:14:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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Snake-Charmer-Specific 1:03:55

15d ago1:03:55

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Moving with shockingly unpredictable efficiency, we respond to feedback, debate which of us is more composting-friendly, catch up on the emergency docket, and chip away at our end-of-Term backlog by digging into Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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Choosing Wholeness: Embracing the Shadow and Rewriting Your Story with Elise Loehnen 1:09:35

17d ago1:09:35

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In this profoundly insightful episode, Dr. Dan welcomes back New York Times bestselling author and cultural thought leader Elise Loehnen to explore the power and necessity of shadow work. Together, they dive into Jungian psychology, the cost of cultural conditioning, and the stories we unconsciously carry that shape who we believe we must be. Elise…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:52:44

18d ago1:52:44

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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Proof of Life: Stop Waiting for Permission to Live with Jennifer Pastiloff 1:15:24

24d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Dr. Dan interviews Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human and the newly released Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life. In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Dr. Dan welcomes back the raw, real, and radiant Jennifer Pastiloff for a deep dive into what it means to live with au…

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Didactic and Inculcatory 1:29:16

26d ago1:29:16

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We look at the final orders list before summer break, and then continue to work through last month's opinions, this time with an extended analysis of two decisions about children and culture wars -- Mahmoud v. Taylor (religious objections to LGBTQ+-inclusive books) and Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton (age verification for accessing online pornograp…

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

25d ago1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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Designing a Life of Purpose: Creativity, Courage, and Compassion with Debbie Millman 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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Dr. Dan sits down with the incomparable Debbie Millman – acclaimed designer, illustrator, author of Love Letter to a Garden (foreword by Roxane Gay), and host of the groundbreaking podcast Design Matters. This moving episode is a conversation about creativity and a profound reflection on resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to heal and grow.…

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Schrödinger's Innocence Right 1:16:41

1M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

We talk a bit more about Trump v. CASA, revisit the usage of "general," answer some voicemails, and then turn to Gutierrez v. Saenz, a procedural tangle about whether a death row inmate can sue a state prosecutor over access to DNA testing.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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The Hidden Property Values Most CFOs Miss with Andrew Zezas

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In this episode of CFO IQ, host Andrew Zezas shatters conventional wisdom about corporate real estate by revealing that your company's property has multiple values simultaneously—as many as 13 different valuations on the same day. Zezas breaks down how three different buyer types (corporate occupants, investor landlords, and sale-leaseback investor…

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Why Are We Here? 1:12:23

1M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

We celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast with a special cross-over episode with Sarah Isgur at Advisory Opinions! Sarah, Will, and Dan break down today's blockbuster decision in Trump v. CASA, forbidding universal injunctions (and not saying much about birthright citizenship).By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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Loose Signification 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

We're joined by a special guest, Harvard Law Professor Stephen Sachs, to talk about Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization. Fuld is last week's big personal jurisdiction case, where the Court upheld federal laws extending jurisdiction to the PLO and PA for antiterrorism lawsuits. The author of several important articles on these issues and an am…

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Time to Pivot: Redefining Leadership, Success, and Family with Cathy Cassani Adams 1:12:39

1M ago1:12:39

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Dr. Dan interviews parenting expert, author, co-host of the Zen Pop Parenting podcast, and longtime friend Cathy Cassani Adams about self-awareness, life transitions, and the evolving journey of parenting. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Cathy explore parental self-understanding, ways to raise resilient kids, how to listen to your body’s cues (your…

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Caesar's Face 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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After some feedback and further thoughts on our Skrmetti episode and a shocking revelation about "LabCorp," we circle back to an earlier June opinion about religious distinctions, Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. Dan keeps Will up past his bedtime.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:26:02

1M ago1:26:02

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Post a job for FREE. K12.com/ROWE Find a tuit…

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Low Horse 1:13:26

1M ago1:13:26

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Without much introductory ado, we interrupt Will's vacation to give you a thorough breakdown of United States v. Skrmetti, the trans health care case that is one of the most-watched cases of the term.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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How to Break Up with Perfection: Redefining Success, Love, and Self-Worth with Claire Berger 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Dan interviews comedian, improv actor, speaker, and author Claire Berger about her thought-provoking book How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less. Claire challenges us to embrace the concept of “enoughness” and to live more authentically. Drawing from her multifaceted career—stand-up comic, warm-up artist…

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:47:01

2M ago1:47:01

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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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Tariffs, Supply Chains, and M&A Impact with Travis Epp and Dean Peterson

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In this episode of CFO IQ, host Andy Zezas teams up with EisnerAmper's Travis Epp and Dean Peterson to decode how recent tariffs are reshaping corporate strategy across industries. The experts explain why "Liberation Day" created unprecedented uncertainty in global supply chains and reveal the key differences between tariffs and international taxat…

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The End is the Beginning: The Story of a Mother, From End to Beginning with Jill Bialosky 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Dr. Dan invites back a favorite guest, author and poet Jill Bialosky, to talk about her new memoir The End Is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Jill shares with Dr. Dan how the pandemic, the isolation of grief, and her mother’s decline due to Alzheimer’s inspired her to write this book as a way to preserve her mother’s life and legacy…

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:39:30

2M ago1:39:30

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…

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Truth and Reconciliation 57:26

2M ago57:26

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We start out by debating who's responsible for Dan's audio snafus last time before digging into a various odds and ends, such as the Chief Justice's toast at the Supreme Court Historical Society dinner and President Trump's renunciation of Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society. We then try to make sense of the DIG in Labcorp v. Davis and see wheth…

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Building More Inclusive Communities Through Collaborative Art with Patty Mitchell 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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In our new episode, Dr. Dan sits down with artist, social entrepreneur, and joy-spreader Patty Mitchell—founder of Passion Works Studio and Creative Director at Creative Abundance Consulting–to discuss how radical inclusion and acceptance of all differences and abilities in the artmaking process is redefining community worldwide. Patty explains to …

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Delete This. Call Me. 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

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With apologies for Dan's horrendous audio quality: we catch up on the latest emergency-docket happenings and debate whether Trump v. Wilcox is a big deal or small potatoes. We also catch up on listener feedback and, for the first time in a long time, play a couple of messages received on our voicemail line (314-649-3790 for anyone else who wants to…

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AI, Digital Justice, and Creating a Fair and Just World with Avriel Epps 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

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Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Avriel Epps, a dynamic scholar, author, and strategist whose work sits at the crossroads of transformative justice and artificial intelligence. With a PhD in Human Development and a masters in Data Science from Harvard University, Dr. Epps brings a fresh and critical perspective to conversations about technology, equity, and …

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:29:21

2M ago1:29:21

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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s inv…

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Gorsuch Genie 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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We're joined by NYU law professor Rachel Barkow to talk about her new book Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration. Listen to learn about five (or six) Supreme Court cases that arguably ignored the original meaning of the Constitution to enable our current policing and punishment practices. A…

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Climbing the Walls: The Rise of ADHD in Women with Danielle Elliot 1:19:25

2M ago1:19:25

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On today’s episode, Dr. Dan interviews Danielle Elliot – a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls, a new limited-series investigative podcast about ADHD in women. Danielle was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36. On this critical episode, Dr. Dan and Danielle discuss the rising tide of ADHD diagnoses in women,…

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Friends with Oprah Winfrey 49:01

2M ago49:01

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We're back with another unexpectedly short and timely episode, focusing on last Friday's emergency docket decision in AARP v. Trump. We also spend a few minutes on a few other orders: the administration's partial victory in Noem v. National TPS Alliance and a puzzling mass recusal.By Will Baude & Dan Epps

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, The Last Rodeo—and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a retu…

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Navigating the AI Revolution in Finance with Matt Konwiser

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In this episode of CFO IQ, host Andrew Zezas sits down with Matt Konwiser, Brand Technical Leader and Field CTO at IBM, to unpack how CFOs can capitalize on artificial intelligence amid its "hectic" state of constant innovation. Konwiser breaks down AI's practical applications in financial forecasting and planning, explaining how combining traditio…

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A Trees Guy in a Forest Court 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

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We reflect on the death of Justice Souter and sort out some loose ends from the last episode. We then dig into the Court's only opinion from Thursday, Barnes v. Felix, which we previewed with friend of the show Orin Kerr back in February at Stanford. Along the way we make a short detour into generative AI and its potential for SCOTUS research. Most…

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Ordinary Magic Unleashes Extraordinary Change with Dr. Greg Walton 1:08:48

3M ago1:08:48

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Dr. Dan and Dr. Greg Walton discuss Greg’s new book Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts. On today’s episode, Dr. Walton explains his vision of what is possible for our relationships, communities, institutions, and the world. The interview reveals that even when we feel trapped, we have vast opportunities for…

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