Best Dr Matt Walker Podcasts (2025)

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Craig Foster Interview Episode 540 55:09

6h ago55:09

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Matt Crawford speaks with Academy award winning documentary filmmaker of My Octopus Teacher and author Craig Foster about his book, My Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World. Craig and I discuss his worldwide phenomenon documentary My Octopus Teacher and how that led to his follow up book My Amphibious Soul. How do we connect with nature…

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#129 - Intimacy Coordinator Has an Honest Conversation w/ Armie Hammer | Laura Desiree | Armie HammerTime 2:19:14

15h ago2:19:14

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Armie Hammer and intimacy coordinator Laura Desiree have an honest conversation about cancel culture, welcoming people back, and Armie's past. Like, share, and follow!By Armie Hammer

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Ask Me Anything Part 18: From Phone Radiation & Paralysis to Full Moons & Earworms 47:39

10h ago47:39

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Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simone are back again today to answer even more of your brilliant sleep questions! They begin by discussing smartphones, noting that the direct EMF impact on brainwaves is debatable, but that psychological activation and blue light are known disruptors. Moving onto naps, Matt explains longer ones can cause "sleep inertia," whil…

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Dean Van Nguyen Interview Episode 539 1:02:04

4d ago1:02:04

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Dean Van Nguyen about his book, Words for My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur. Before his murder at age twenty-five, Tupac Shakur rose to staggering artistic heights as the preeminent storyteller of the 1990s, building, in the process, one of the most iconic public personas of the last half century. He …

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#540 Parks and Recreation Started It All - Featuring Robbie Stuart 25:50

4d ago25:50

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Send us a text Seventy-five-year old Robbie Stuart is a lifelong athlete whose journey began before women’s sports were widely available. In high school, she jumped at any chance to play, joining the after-school Girls Athletic Association and diving into every sport offered through parks and recreation. With a mom who taught her tennis and a dad w…

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Andrew Holter Interview Episode 538 54:08

5d ago54:08

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Matt Crawford speaks with Andrew Holter about his book, Going Around: Selected Journalism Murray Kempton. A courtly man of Southern roots, Murray Kempton worked as a labor reporter for the New York Post, won a Pulitzer Prize while at Newsday, and was arrested at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago along the way. He wore three piece suits …

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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down 2:08:40

1d ago2:08:40

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Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…

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#266: March 1976 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Captain America's Love Story" 1:30:49

6d ago1:30:49

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Douglas Wolk is the Eisner Award-winning author of Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean and All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. Subscribe to his daily Marvel Comics book club, The 616 Society, and check out his story in the brand-new Giant-Size '63, a loving tribute to 1963 by Alan Moore, …

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Professor Bill Yousman Interview Episode 537 1:10:54

6d ago1:10:54

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Matt Crawford speaks with Professor Bill Yousman the director of the Media Literacy and Digital Culture graduate program at Sacred Heart University. We discuss misinformation, disinformation and the important distinction between them as well as how we can become more literate in our media consumption. If we start there, that will enable us to have …

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A True Hard Knocks (Literally) To Success Story – Jimmy Walker co-owner of Midwest Strength Performance in Wheaton, Illinois. 52:09

7d ago52:09

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Throughout the episode, Jimmy’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, leaving you feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your own dreams. Whether you're a boxing fan, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is for you. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicking here!…

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Dr. Charles LeBaron Interview Episode 536 1:05:16

6d ago1:05:16

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Matt Crawford speaks with former CDC Epidemiologist Dr. Charles LeBaron about his book, Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids: A CDC Physician's Personal Account. When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that overdose deaths had quadrupled in ten years, hitting a record high of 90,000 in 20…

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The music of Paul Williams goes on and on 50:53

7d ago50:53

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Paul Williams is an Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe award-winning composer, songwriter, and musician. He is known for writing and co-writing popular songs such as “Evergreen”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, and “Rainbow Connection”. Williams wrote the score and lyrics for renowned films such as the 1976 adaptation of “A Star is Born”, “The Muppet Movie”,…

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#128 - Nate Boyer is the Nicest Dangerous Man Alive | Armie HammerTime Podcast 2:24:57

7d ago2:24:57

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Nate Boyer’s life reads like a movie—Green Beret, NFL player, humanitarian, filmmaker. In this episode, he sits down with Armie to talk about fear, regret, and what it really means to find purpose. They unpack the vine metaphor of life, the quiet chaos after war, and the emotional toll of constantly chasing the next mission. It’s raw, honest, and u…

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#97 Night Terrors 25:52

4d ago25:52

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Matt takes the opportunity this week to explore the perplexing sleep phenomenon of night terrors (sleep terrors). Matt clarifies that these are distinct from nightmares, defining them as parasomnias arising from abrupt arousals out of deep Non-REM sleep, not REM sleep where dreaming occurs. He details the often dramatic symptoms – intense fear, scr…

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#539 My Superpower is Consistency - Featuring Trevor Cowley 25:50

11d ago25:50

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Send us a text Trevor Cowley is the kind of person who is all in, in all aspects of life. As a youth, he loved baseball and won the Utah state championships in Little League. As an adult, he loves to play ping pong. However, what gets him out of bed is setting and achieving goals. On January 1, 2022, Trevor challenged himself to complete a grueling…

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#265: February 1976 - "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!" 1:15:04

13d ago1:15:04

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For nearly 60 minutes of bonus content — including our discussion of Amazing Spider-Man #156 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Introducing: Mind-Wave and His Fearsome Think Tan…

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S3Ep11: Shine A light On Stroke with Bridget Callahan and Bridget DiMaio 51:39

13d ago51:39

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Send us a text Meet The Bridgets, a dynamic duo who turned their personal experiences into a powerful mission: Shine A Light On Stroke. After facing the challenges of stroke recovery through their patients firsthand, they founded their nonprofit to provide education, support, and financial assistance to those affected by stroke. With a deep commitm…

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Don't Jump the Turnstiles - Dr. Brian Madvig 49:03

14d ago49:03

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On this episode of The Local, Marc Horner & co-host Vickie Austin are joined by Dr. Brian Madvig of Arbor Clinical Associates to discuss wealth management beyond stocks and bonds. From the therapeutic benefits of golf, to navigating retirement challenges, this episode explores the importance of family, career, community, and finding fulfillment in …

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Robert Walker Interview Episode 535 58:01

14d ago58:01

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Robert Walker about his book, Six Moons, Seven Gods: An Arthurian Fantasy Medieval Adventure (The Legends of Baelon Book 1.) The skilled thieves of the Takers Guild plot to overthrow the kingdoms of Baelon, but when their plans are thwarted by a prescient woman and her brooding daughter, they must turn to the League…

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From the Archives: Rory Kennedy Puts The Spotlight on Boeing 37:50

14d ago37:50

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Rory Kennedy is a documentary filmmaker and the youngest child of Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy. She is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy Award-winning director and producer who has made more than 40 acclaimed documentaries. Her work confronts complicated subjects like poverty, corruption, domestic abuse, addiction and human rights, as well as surfing…

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#127 - Michele McPhee Exposes Crime & Corruption Across America | Armie HammerTime Podcast 2:20:53

14d ago2:20:53

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Award-winning investigative journalist Michele McPhee joins Armie Hammer to pull back the curtain on some of the biggest scandals happening today. From the suspicious circumstances behind the Palisades fire to the hidden ties between the Boston Marathon bombing and intelligence agencies, Michele exposes the deep corruption and coverups that few dar…

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Celestial Slumbers - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker 17:36

15d ago17:36

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Embark on a celestial journey tonight as Matt guides you through the vast expanse of the night sky in this soothing sleep story. Prepare to travel amongst the stars, exploring the constellations that have captivated humanity for millennia. Imagine yourself lying comfortably beneath the heavens on a warm evening, the stars twinkling like distant fir…

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#538 Healing through Recreation and Adventure - Featuring Rob Henderson 25:50

18d ago25:50

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Send us a text Rob Henderson is dual-licensed recreation therapist and addiction counselor who specializes in behavioral health service delivery: both private practice and professional trainings and development. With a career spanning clinical, administrative, and academic roles, he has served communities across the South- and Mountain-West United …

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Will Bardenwerper Interview Episode 534 1:07:57

19d ago1:07:57

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Will Bardenwerper about his book, Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America. What happens when a minor league team—the heart and soul of a Rust Belt town in western New York—is shut down by the billionaires who run Major League Baseball? Batavia, New York—between Rochester and Buffalo—host…

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#264: January 1976 (w/Gerry Conway) - "The Battle of the Century!" 1:43:28

20d ago1:43:28

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Gerry Conway is one of the true legends of comics, having written just about every major Marvel and DC character over the last 60 years. At 19 years old, he was the third person to write Amazing Spider-Man, after Stan Lee and Roy Thomas, and he is the co-creator of the Punisher, the Jackal, the original Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, and Werewolf by Night …

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Susan Polgar Interview Episode 533 45:14

20d ago45:14

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Matt Crawford speaks with Susan Polgar about her book, Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster. A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve agains…

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Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn - Matt Biscan, Assistant Superintendent, CUSD 200 52:04

21d ago52:04

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An inspirational listen as Matt takes you through his jobs as a young man and how the experiences and connections led him to climb the education systems ladder of success. Get his views on the state of the current education system and how computer labs are out and the wood shop is back! Do you have an idea for a guest on The Local? Reach out to us …

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60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft reflects on his acclaimed reporting career 34:26

21d ago34:26

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Steve Kroft is a renowned journalist and former CBS correspondent for 60 Minutes, where he reported for 30 seasons. His investigative reporting garnered widespread acclaim, winning him five Peabody Awards and 11 Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement in 2003. His legendary reporting career includes international war coverage and major histor…

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Helen Sheehy Interview Episode 532 1:02:23

21d ago1:02:23

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Helen Sheehy about her novel, Just Willa. Just Willa is a family chronicle of rare beauty-more than reminiscent of Willa Cather in capturing the regional flavors of America-stretching over a span of decades through an intimate focus on the life of one woman. In it, Helen Sheehy gives us a character of indomitable sp…

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#126 - Flavor Flav I Armie HammerTime Podcast 1:32:38

22d ago1:32:38

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This week, Armie sits down with the legendary Flavor Flav for a high-energy, surprisingly heartfelt conversation that covers everything from fame and family to reinvention and resilience. Fresh off his appearance at Coachella, Flav opens up about the highs and lows of his iconic career, the power of staying true to yourself, and how to be your own …

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#96 - Nine Unknown Functions of Dream Sleep 26:23

22d ago26:23

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This week, Matt dismantles the myth that REM sleep only benefits the mind by revealing its profound importance for physical health. While deep sleep handles some repair, Matt details how REM is crucial for peak testosterone and growth hormone release, vital for muscle, bone, libido, tissue repair, and metabolism. He explains that REM's characterist…

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#537 Welcome to 261 Fearless - Featuring Rosy Spraker 25:50

25d ago25:50

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Send us a text Rosemary “Rosy” Spraker is an accomplished marathoner, advocate, and mentor who found her passion for running in 2005 while raising funds for cancer research in honor of her late father. Growing up running in the Colorado mountains with six sisters and three brothers, she developed a love for endurance and competition. Inspired by Ka…

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Beau L'Amour Interview Episode 531 1:07:21

26d ago1:07:21

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Matt Crawford speaks with Beau L'Amour about his stewardship of his father Louis L'Amour's catalog. L'Amour eventually wrote 100 novels, over 250 short stories, and (as of 2010) sold more than 320 million copies of his work. By the 1970s his writings were translated into over ten languages. Every one of his works is still in print. Beau has taken t…

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#263: December 1975 (w/Matt Fraction) - "Omega the Unknown" 1:26:11

27d ago1:26:11

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Matt Fraction is about to become the new writer of Batman, and yes, we feel terribly betrayed. For 90+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Howard the Duck #2 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist and so much more nonsense — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended…

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Lady Dyana Ziegler Interview Episode 530 53:36

27d ago53:36

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Lady Dyana Ziegler about her book, Midnight Train From Georgia. Midnight Train from Georgia chronicles the incredible rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips from their origins singing in a small Atlanta church to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When two families' destinies intertwine at Mt. Moriah Bap…

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S3Ep10: Matt Rotuno with Mosquito & Pest Authority 56:41

27d ago56:41

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Send us a text Matt Rotuno is the owner of Mosquito & Pest Authority, with 13 years of experience in the pest control industry. He is passionate about serving his clients and community, he takes pride in providing top-tier pest solutions with a personal touch. A longtime Delaware resident, Matt is dedicated to giving back and making a positive impa…

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From TikTok Fame to Local Trails: The Forest Preserve's Impact with Keith McClow 35:27

28d ago35:27

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In this episode Marc Horner along with co-host Meg Goodman, had the pleasure of speaking with Keith McClow from the DuPage County Forest Preserve. They delve into the multifaceted role of the Forest Preserve in DuPage County, highlighting its 26 preserves and six special education sites, including the storied Danada Equestrian Center. The upcoming …

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Shelly Fisher Fishkin Interview Episode 529 1:01:10

28d ago1:01:10

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Matt Crawford speaks with professor and author Shelly Fisher Fishkin about her book, Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn’s Comrade. Mark Twain’s Jim, introduced in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), is a shrewd, self‑aware, and enormously admirable enslaved man, one of the first fully drawn Black fathers in American fiction. Haunte…

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From the Archives: Vanessa Williams: From Miss America to Miranda Priestly 38:16

28d ago38:16

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There is bouncing back after adversity, and then there is: Vanessa Williams. The talented multi-hyphenate was only 21 years old when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. Yet a controversy surrounding the release of unauthorized nude photos led to her ultimately relinquishing her title 10 months into her reign. When doors wer…

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#125 - Billy Jensen on Solving Murders & Starting Over 1:56:33

29d ago1:56:33

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Armie Hammer sits down with investigative journalist and true crime author Billy Jensen for one of his most honest and emotional interviews yet. Billy opens up about his early days breaking murder stories for the New York Times, his obsession with unsolved cases, and the rise of his career as a respected voice in true crime media. He shares what it…

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Ask Me Anything Part 17: Tracker Accuracy, 3 AM Wake ups, Sleep Onset & More 1:04:58

29d ago1:04:58

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In this latest AMA episode, Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon tackle even more listener questions regarding any and all aspects of sleep. Today, they discuss sleep tracker accuracy, noting that while nightly data isn't perfect (~75-85% accurate), weekly trends are reliable. Feeling exhausted despite good tracker metrics? Potential causes include fragmente…

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#536 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 2 25:50

1M ago25:50

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Send us a text This is part 2 of our conversation with Matt Blanchard. In this episode Matt describes what happened after a second car accident derailed his progress from the previous 15 years of recovery. He thrives in serving others in many ways, including through his organization St. George Adaptive Sports. Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivat…

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#262: November 1975 / MONSTER by the Month 13 - "Blood In the Waters" 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

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For 65 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Marvel Chillers #3 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $5/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 150 extended and exclusive episodes. Stories Covered in this Episode: "Blood In the Waters" - …

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Kristian Ronn Interview Episode 528 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Kristian Ronn about his book, The Darwinian Trap: The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future.) When people talk about today’s biggest challenges—pollution, misinformation, artificial intelligence, inept CEOs, and politicians—they tend to frame the conversation around “bad people” …

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Cancer is Strong – Hope is Stronger – Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends 41:09

1M ago41:09

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Learn the true meaning of “in sickness and health” with our guest, two-time cancer survivor, Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends. Phil shares the story of battling cancer and how his eyes were opened to the power of seemingly small gestures of kindness. Hear how “Phil’s Friends” uses the power of good old fashioned care packages to deliver personalized a…

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American Ballet Theater’s Susan Jaffe, onstage and off 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Susan Jaffe is a former ballerina who performed for 22 years as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. She is known for iconic roles such as Swan Lake’s Odette and Odile, Kitri in Don Quixote, and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Jaffe has performed internationally and her repertoire includes the works of iconic choreographers such as Geor…

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