Best Jim Baxter Podcasts (2025)

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Jim Lovell, Biddy Baxter, Razia Jan, Iris Williams 27:53

13d ago27:53

27:53

Matthew Bannister on Jim Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. Biddy Baxter, the editor who left an indelible stamp on the children’s TV show Blue Peter. Sarah Greene pays tribute. Razia Jan, the Afghan/American who founded a school for girls in Afghanistan after 9/11. Iris Williams, the Welsh born singer whose career…

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Advice Line with Tim Ferriss 46:06

3h ago46:06

46:06

Entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tim Ferriss joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Tim shares the inspiration behind his latest venture, Coyote— a 10-minute card game that encourages time spent with friends and family. First, Lauryn from San Francisco asks about the best way to scale her biodegra…

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#673: Speaking4Him Update With James & Andrew [Podcast] - Audio 47:53

14h ago47:53

47:53

Today on the show, my co-host James Wisneski joins me to share some personal life updates for both of us. We also tackle an important discussion about how to love the sinner, while being honest with them about their sin. Additionally, I have some exciting updates regarding my ministry! As you listen, please consider how you might support us in our …

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Stuart Prebble - 'Grumpy Old Men' 9:12

1d ago9:12

9:12

Stuart Prebble rose through television’s ranks to become ITV’s chief executive, but found his biggest hit away from the boardroom - turning middle-aged men complaining into comedy gold with Grumpy Old Men. The show became a cultural phenomenon, spawning spin-offs, books, and even a West End show. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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#103: Cracker Barrel’s ‘Woke’ Rebrand Getting Slammed [CW Podcast] - Audio 53:46

2d ago53:46

53:46

News for the week of August 25:• Cracker Barrel’s ‘Woke’ Rebrand Getting Slammed (1:32)• Legendary Evangelical Leader and Founder of Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson Passes Away (10:14)• Parents called on Loudoun County Public Schools to reverse their punishment (22:51)• FBI's CHILLING warning as juvenile crime surges (34:03) • Uncle Tom was a …

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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp 1:19:28

3d ago1:19:28

1:19:28

In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp. It wasn’t their main business. It wasn’t even meant to make real money. For years, Ben Chestnut and his partners survived on web-design gigs, while Mailchimp earned just enough to cover lunch. Then…one surprising spreadsheet changed everything. In this episode, Ben reveals: Th…

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728 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (#20 GBOAT) | Lorraine Hansberry - RECLAIMED 1:30:35

3d ago1:30:35

1:30:35

As part of the "25 for '25" series, Jacke starts the episode with a look at #20 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Then he reclaims a previous episode devoted to Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, a brilliant playwright who died at the tragically young age of 34. (The Hansbe…

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Terence Stamp, Stephanie Shirley, Kay Dunbar, Eric Midwinter 27:37

6d ago27:37

27:37

John Wilson on: Actor Terence Stamp, the Oscar nominated 60s screen icon who went onto play many villains in his later film career Baroness Stephanie Stamp, the pioneering computer scientist and founder of her own software company Kay Dunbar who founded the Ways with Words literacy festival which ran in Devon for 30 years Eric Midwinter was one of …

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Joan Anderson - Hula Hoop Originator 7:05

6d ago7:05

7:05

Joan Anderson, an Australian model, introduced the hula hoop to America in the 1950s. However, when the toy became a worldwide craze, she received none of the credit. Photo Credit: Chris Riess and Amy Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024) 51:54

7d ago51:54

51:54

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about balancing short- and long-term goals. Today, we meet Vico, an industrial designer in southern California who's launching a crowdfunding campaign for his patented ergonomic desk. Then Iyin, a Baltimore-based product specialist seeking to b…

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727 Earthly Paradise in Old French Verse (with Jacob Abell) | My Last Book with Victorian Literature Expert Allen MacDuffie | A Dueling Neapolitan Passionate for Poetry 1:04:12

7d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

What happened to Eden? While today we might view the story of Adam and Eve as metaphorical, for many generations of Christians, the Earthly Paradise was a vibrant symbol at the heart of the cosmos. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jacob Abell about his book Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse: Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly…

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#672: The Baxters: Season 1: Episode 10: A Guide to Guilt [Podcast] - Audio 35:13

8d ago35:13

35:13

Today on the show, I share my review of "The Baxters" Season 1, Episode 10: "A Guide to Guilt." In this season finale, we see Keri grappling with immense tragedy as she welcomes her new baby into the world. Meanwhile, Ashley begins to confront the feelings she has been afraid to face, Luke reaches a turning point in his relationship, and Dirk lets …

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#102: Demand for paid protesters SKYROCKETS in response to Trump [CW Podcast] - Audio 44:29

9d ago44:29

44:29

News for the week of August 18:• Demand for paid protesters SKYROCKETS in response to Trump (1:50)• Dems' entire "crime is down" narrative is a LIE. The. Stats. Are. FAKE. (11:52)• Why these viral Christian teens believe Gen Z is ‘The Chosen Generation’ (20:26)• Is Biblical Manhood Toxic Masculinity?! | Live Free with Josh Howerton (27:06)• Carolin…

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Terence Stamp - actor 12:08

9d ago12:08

12:08

Once hailed as the “world’s best-looking man” - Terence Stamp was a striking presence who embodied the glamour of the swinging sixties, and went on to reinvent himself as one of cinema’s great villains. Charismatic, enigmatic, and forever restless, he was an actor of dazzling contradictions - never quite what the world expected him to be. Hosted on…

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Madison Reed: Amy Errett 1:18:07

10d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap into an entirely new business: hair color. When her wife complained about the indignities of coloring her hair at home, Amy realized the sector was ripe for a makeover. At age 56, she dove into the minutiae of dyes and developers, launching her own formula in 201…

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726 England vs France - A Literary Battle Royale (with Mike Palindrome) - RECLAIMED 1:03:36

10d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

“Our dear enemies,” a French writer once called the English. Englishman John Cleese called the French “our natural enemies” and joked “if we have to fight anyone, I say let’s fight the French.” With the exception of some (very important) twentieth-century alliances, the French and the English have been at each others’ throats for a thousand years. …

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God Punishes The Philistines [Sunday Sermon] - Audio 38:26

13d ago38:26

38:26

Sunday, August 3, 2025Holland Gospel ChapelHolland, MIBy Andrew Gommesen

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Biddy Baxter - The brains behind Blue Peter 12:51

13d ago12:51

12:51

She turned yoghurt pots into treasure, pets into celebrities, and treated her young audience as valued "customers". For 26 years, Biddy Baxter was the driving force behind Blue Peter, transforming it into the cleverest show on children's television and attracting audiences of up to 12 million. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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#93: Decision Intelligence and AI with Frederic Laluyaux of Aera Technology 39:16

14d ago39:16

39:16

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI …

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725 The Trial by Franz Kafka (#21 GBOAT) | Edith Wharton and Patrick O'Brian (with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith) | An Uplifting Story 1:18:40

14d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Jacke starts the episode with an uplifting story, then submerges himself into chaos and absurdity for a look at The Trial by Franz Kafka, which lands at #21 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. Then he welcomes novelist Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to the show for a discussion of her admiration for Edith Wharton, her passion for the works of Patrick…

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#671: Jesse Oosterhouse: Welding 4 Him [Podcast] - Audio 42:58

15d ago42:58

42:58

Today on the show, I share my interview with my new friend, Jesse Oosterhouse!!! He shares his testimony and tells us about his unique job teaching welding in a local prison, as well as the ministry opportunities it provides. As you listen, I hope you recognize that God can use you wherever you are and in whatever vocation you find yourself. We are…

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Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park 43:08

15d ago43:08

43:08

In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by making his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, 100% plant-based. No meat. No butter. No cream. It was a first in fine dining, igniting global headlines, industry backlash, and endless debate. Now, in an exclusive podcast conversation with Guy Raz, Daniel shares his next bold decision—he…

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#101: BREAKING: Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, Dead at 97 [CW Podcast] - Audio 38:19

17d ago38:19

38:19

News for the week of August 11:• BREAKING: Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, Dead at 97 (1:30)• "Progressive" Christians just might be the absolute worst.(8:46)• Accusing Trump of “hating people of color” for enforcing immigration laws isn’t justice (16:48)• Georgia mom arrested after son was reported walking alone (26:19)…

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Jim Lovell - Apollo 13 commander 11:49

17d ago11:49

11:49

Jim Lovell was the cool-headed astronaut who became one of the first men to orbit the moon, and later commanded the Apollo 13 mission - famously telling mission control, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” In the days that followed, his skill and leadership helped bring the crew safely home, turning what could have been a disaster into one of NASA’s gr…

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Crumbl: Jason McGowan 1:04:34

17d ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Crumbl may be a cookie business – but Jason McGowan turned it into a fast-growing restaurant chain by building it like a tech startup. He and co-founder Sawyer Hemsley meticulously A/B tested the recipe, launched a delivery app early on, and went viral with weekly drops of wild new flavors like bubblegum and Almost Everything Bagel. In just eight y…

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724 The Stranger by Albert Camus (#22 Greatest Book of All Time) | Christopher Isherwood (with Jake Poller) | Postcard from a Listener in Yunnan 1:01:38

17d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Put on your black turtleneck! Jacke starts the episode with a look at #22 on the list of The Greatest Books of All Time, The Stranger by Albert Camus. Then he talks to Jake Poller about British and American novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood, whose Goodbye to Berlin was adapted into the stage musical and movie Cabaret. In discussing his …

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Dame Stella Rimington, Sylvia Young, Sir Jamie McGrigor, Joan Anderson 27:51

20d ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Dame Stella Rimington, the first woman to be Director General of MI5, who made the service more open and accountable. Sylvia Young, whose drama school turned out countless stars of stage, screen and music. Sir Jamie McGrigor, the Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands, who introduced a bill…

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Advice Line with Mei Xu of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme 41:48

21d ago41:48

41:48

Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme founder Mei Xu joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Mei shares the importance of businesses meeting people everywhere they shop. First, Sasha, who started a gourmet pot pie company in Brooklyn, New York, asks how to find the right co-founder who can do the things sh…

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723 The Moral Rights of Authors (with Mira T Sundara Rajan) | My Last Book with Radha Vatsal 1:16:28

21d ago1:16:28

1:16:28

As technology advances, the ability of authors and artists to prevent their works from being pirated or misused has become urgent. In this episode, Jacke talks to copyright expert Mira T. Sundara Rajan (The Moral Rights of Authors and Artists: From the Birth of Copyright to the Age of Artificial Intelligence) about the history of copyright law, the…

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#670: Speaking The Truth in Love Part 1 [Podcast] - Audio 43:19

22d ago43:19

43:19

Today on the show, I am starting a new series titled "Speaking the Truth in Love." This series is inspired by a set of short videos featuring Jim Daly, the president of Focus on the Family, and Dr. Rosaria Butterfield. In this series, I will explore what it means to stand firm on the truth of God's Word while also embodying grace, mercy, and compas…

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Dame Stella Rimington - first female head of MI5 12:45

22d ago12:45

12:45

As the first female head of MI5 and the first chief to be publicly identified, Stella Rimington, brought freshness and innovation to MI5 and a much-needed openness during her time as director-general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#100: NEW: San Jose State athletic director abruptly ends interview over Trump investigation [CW Podcast] - Audio 43:49

24d ago43:49

43:49

News for the week of August 4:• NEW: San Jose State athletic director abruptly ends interview over Trump investigation (1:51)• Biden accuses Trump of working to 'erase fairness, equality, justice' (13:02)• What God says is important (26:52)• Celebration of 100 episodes of Couture Watch (33:58)By Andrew Gommesen

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Simon Cowell: Music Mogul 1:08:20

24d ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Long before he became famous as the sharp-tongued TV personality who launched the careers of pop stars, Simon Cowell was a rebellious teenager who dropped out of school and started his career in the mailroom at EMI. After a failed business left him nearly bankrupt, he found success by zigging where others zagged—initially by selling hit records bas…

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722 Kerouac's Road - A Conversation with Ebs Burnough, Director of a New Kerouac Documentary | My Last Book with Beat Generation Expert Steven Belletto 1:03:15

24d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Since its publication in 1957, Jack Kerouac's iconic novel On the Road has inspired millions to head for the highways and live life to its fullest. In this episode, Jacke talks to filmmaker Ebs Burnough about his new documentary Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation, which interweaves stories of modern-day travelers with those influenced by or conne…

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Allan Ahlberg - Children's Author 8:09

26d ago8:09

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Allan Ahlberg was the beloved children’s author of Peepo! and The Jolly Postman. Capturing the everyday magic of childhood with his illustrator wife Janet, he wrote over 150 books. We remember the teacher-turned-writer whose work shaped generations of young readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dame Cleo Laine, Hulk Hogan, Margaret Boden, Tom Lehrer 27:46

27d ago27:46

27:46

Matthew Bannister on Dame Cleo Laine, whose glorious voice was equally at home singing jazz, pop and classical music. Her daughter Jacqui Dankworth shares her memories. Hulk Hogan, who spearheaded the transformation of American wrestling from niche activity to global phenomenon. Professor Margaret Boden, whose expertise in cognitive science helped …

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Advice Line with Isaac Larian of MGA Entertainment 42:50

28d ago42:50

42:50

Isaac Larian is the founder of MGA Entertainment, the company behind Bratz and LOL Surprise dolls. This week, he joins Guy on Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Isaac talks about the effects of tariffs on the toy industry. First, we meet Meghan from Nashville, who finds that the customer for her educational …

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721 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (The #23 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:28:14

28d ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Jacke continues his journey through the list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time with a look at Flaubert's "perfect novel," Madame Bovary (1856-57). Telling the story of the bored wife of a provincial doctor who enters into a series of infidelities, Flaubert's debut caused an immediate sensation - and changed the way we've come to view both novels…

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#669: Karate Kid Legends (2025) [Podcast] - Audio 32:06

29d ago32:06

32:06

Today on the show, I share my review of the new film "Karate Kid Legends," featuring Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Sadie Stanley, Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, and Ralph Macchio!Listen to my thoughts, then be sure to watch this film and enjoy it with your family and friends!By Andrew Gommesen

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Margot Friedländer - Holocaust survivor 9:41

1M ago9:41

9:41

In January 1943, 21-year-old Margot Friedländer returned to her home in Berlin to find her family gone – her 17-year-old brother had been arrested by the Gestapo, and her mother had turned herself in to the authorities to be with him. She left Margot a note with just five words, urging her to "try to make your life." After 15 months in hiding, Marg…

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#99: ‘Strong warning’ from Bondi causes blue city to DROP sanctuary policies [CW Podcast] - Audio 35:28

1M ago35:28

35:28

News for the week of July 28:• ‘Strong warning’ from Bondi causes blue city to DROP sanctuary policies (1:26)• The Cosby Show' star dead at 54: Report (9:29)• Is your pastor getting more "political," or have politics gotten more theological? (16:25)• Camp Mystic teen escapes Texas floods and rewrites Hallelujah (23:10)• Martha Washington & the Camp…

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