Best Knox Robinson Podcasts (2025)

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Why Getting Lost Might Be the Point (Rick Steves) 1:06:46

21h ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Rick Steves is a renowned travel writer, television host, and guidebook author known for turning tourism into a tool for cultural connection, personal growth, and global citizenship. In this episode, Rick Steves shares how decades of exploring the world have shaped his values, his politics, and his understanding of what makes life meaningful. He an…

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How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam) 54:17

6d ago54:17

54:17

Simon Tam shares how naming his band “The Slants” launched him into a decade-long legal battle over identity, free speech, and what it means to reclaim power. He and Amanda explore why owning the narrative is a form of resistance and what happens when activism becomes art—and vice versa. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠www.amandaknox.com⁠ ⁠or ⁠⁠amandaknox.sub…

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God's Provision in Displacement - The Story of a Ukrainian Family: Olga KuKushkina’s Story :: [Episode 336] 35:09

7d ago35:09

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There are countless verses in the Bible reminding us that God alone is the great Provider, able to meet our needs even in the most unexpected circumstances. Olga Kukushkina, who shared her story at our Homewood, Alabama live gathering a few months ago, encourages us to rest in the truth of these verses as well as the sustaining love of our Heavenly…

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Episode # 388 Wicked Little Letters with Alice Nagle and Kim Marsh from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast 37:20

7d ago37:20

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Alice Nagle and Kim Marsh from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast join Flixwatcher to review Alice’s choice Wicked Little Letters. Wicked Little Letters (2023) is a British period comedy drama based on the true events of the Littlehampton libels from 1920s. Directed by Thea (Me Before You) Sharrock it stars Olivia Colman as Edith Swan, Jessie Buckley…

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How Strength Becomes a Cage (Melissa Arnot) 1:08:02

7d ago1:08:02

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How do you let go of control when survival once depended on it? In this candid and searching conversation, world-renowned mountaineer Melissa Arnot talks with Amanda about the tension between self-reliance and vulnerability, what Everest taught her about fear and identity, and why the real challenge begins after the climb. Together they explore the…

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598. The Story of Elden Ring (with Matt London) 1:30:14

9d ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Matt London joins us to discuss narrative design, George R. R. Martin, and the new book Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring by George Truscott. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Episode # 387 Jurassic Park with Mark and Jay from Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast 55:01

10d ago55:01

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Jurassic Park (1993) is one of the greatest films of all time. Based on a novel by Michael Crichton and directed Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park brought dinosaurs to life in this sci-fi action masterpiece. It stars Sam Neill as Alan Grant and Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler, both paleontologists, Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm, a mathematician and chaos …

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Old School: The Point of No Return (Roz Savage) 48:33

12d ago48:33

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Welcome to Old School, where we revisit some of our best episodes from previous years with some current reflections on why these episodes are still fascinating. Twenty years ago, Roz Savage was a management consultant living in London with her husband. From the outside, it looked like a good life, but Roz was miserable. Until she blew up that life …

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Ask Amanda Anything - Living Without a List, How to Find Common Ground, Parenting for Independence 40:54

13d ago40:54

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Reach out to us at ⁠⁠www.amandaknox.com⁠ ⁠or ⁠⁠amandaknox.substack.com⁠⁠ X: @amandaknox IG: @amamaknox Bluesky: @⁠⁠amandaknox.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Free: My Search for Meaning⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Knox Robinson Productions

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When Your “No” is God’s “Yes”- A Foster Care Story: Katie Lassiter :: [Episode 335] 31:42

14d ago31:42

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Being called by God to do something you feel ill-equipped to do can be somewhat of a frightening place to be. That is where Katie Lassiter, our storyteller from our Montgomery, Alabama community group, found herself when her husband approached her about becoming a foster family. Katie was adamant she could not do it as she didn’t think she was ment…

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How Iranian Women Are Leading a Revolution (Zahra Amanpour) 1:30:51

15d ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Why are Iranian women leading the fight for freedom—and how have they sustained that fight for over four decades? In this powerful conversation, Zahra Amanpour shares how her life was shaped by the Iranian resistance after her father was executed by the regime, and why she believes women must be at the forefront of revolution. Amanda and Zahra expl…

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Episode # 386 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar with Sam Pay and Hannah Wales 50:17

17d ago50:17

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Sam Pay (Song by Song podcast) and Hannah Wales (missflicks.com) return to Flixwatcher to review Sam’s choice The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) is a short film based on a short story collection by Roald Dahl directed by Wes Anderson. It is the first in a four-part series of shorts adapted from Dahl’s shor…

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Ask Amanda Anything - Forgiving Guede, How to Become Fluent, How to Tell Your Own Story 1:00:15

20d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

In this episode of Ask Amanda Anything, Amanda discusses Rudy Guede's new trial and why she no longer needs to confront her friend’s killer to find peace. She also shares how learning Italian in prison—from a Harry Potter book and a borrowed dictionary—became an unlikely act of agency and self-preservation. Along the way, Amanda explains why police…

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Surrendering Control to Jesus- A Story of Finding Rest : Allyson Mouron :: [Episode 334] 31:57

21d ago31:57

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When the unexpected circumstances of life catch us by surprise, it’s easy to morph into “go-mode” - an analogy today’s storyteller knows all too well. Allyson Mouron, from our community group in Mountain Brook, Alabama, shares her journey of faith and trust in Jesus as she struggled with infertility and then the sudden loss of both her father and h…

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Why Monogamy Isn’t Morality (Dan Savage) 1:21:53

21d ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Sex advice legend Dan Savage joins Amanda for a conversation about desire, trauma, and why our culture still freaks out over butt stuff. They dig into why shame is boring, why marriage isn’t sacred, and how telling the truth about your sex life might just be the most liberating thing you can do. Reach out to us at ⁠www.amandaknox.com⁠ or ⁠amandakno…

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597. Matthew Kressel, author of Histories Within Us and Space Trucker Jess 1:29:40

25d ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss his short story collection Histories Within Us and his new novel Space Trucker Jess. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Old School: It's OK to Be OK (Samantha Geimer) 50:33

26d ago50:33

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Welcome to Old School, where we revisit some of our best episodes from previous years with some current reflections on why these episodes are still fascinating. In 1977, Roman Polanski raped 13-year old Samantha Geimer. But strangely, the rape itself wasn't as bad as what followed. Amanda and Chris join Samantha to sift through the trauma of thirty…

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Ask Amanda Anything - Punching Down, Change Your Past?, Does It Get Better? 46:46

26d ago46:46

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In the first episode of Ask Amanda Anything, Amanda opens up about everything from the gendered double standards in her wrongful conviction to that time a comedian blindsided her with a lazy murder joke—while she was in the audience. She shares how trauma shaped her instinct to live in crisis mode, how meditation and stand-up helped her reset, and …

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Episode # 385 The Matrix with Rich and T.A Shelano from The Middle-aged Bodcast 43:55

27d ago43:55

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Rich and T.A Shelano from The Middle-aged Bodcast join Flixwatcher to review Rich’s choice The Matrix. The Matrix (1999) is the genre blending sci-fi action film written and directed by Lilly and Lana Wachowski. Set in dystopian future where humans have been dominated by AI and trapped inside a simulated reality called the ‘Matrix’. In the year 199…

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Take a Deep Breath- Following God’s Call on Your Life: Morgan Tyner’s Story :: [Episode 333] 30:07

28d ago30:07

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All of us desire to follow God’s calling on our lives - living on purpose and for purpose. However, the world and its enticements can leave us searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places. Today’s storyteller, Morgan Tyner, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, shares her journey of following what she thought was God’s plan for her li…

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Why The Truth Matters More Than Winning (Marcia Clark) 1:10:26

29d ago1:10:26

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Marcia Clark is a former prosecutor best known for leading the O.J. Simpson trial. Today, she’s a bestselling crime novelist and legal commentator with sharp insights into justice, media, and what it means to be a woman in the public eye. In this episode of Hard Knox, Marcia shares what she’s learned about the human tendency to reduce people to her…

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Introducing: Hard Knox 3:47

29d ago3:47

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After years of telling stories—my own and others—I realized I wanted to spend more time on the ideas underneath the narrative arcs. So I’m launching Hard Knox, a space to think out loud about what hardship teaches us, what justice demands of us, and how we live with what we can’t undo. You don't have to be stuck in a prison cell to feel trapped in …

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Episode # 384 Don’t Worry Darling Liz Slade and Katie from Filmhounds Magazine and podcast 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

Liz Slade and Katie (Filmhounds Magazine and podcast) Hogan join Flixwatcher to review Liz’s choice Don’t Worry Darling. Don’t Worry Darling (2022) is a psychological thriller drama directed by Olivia (Booksmart) Wilde written by Katie (Booksmart) Silberman. Florence Pugh stars as Alice with Harry Styles as her husband Jack who live in an idyllic 1…

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#126 - Out of the Labyrinth 1:39:45

1M ago1:39:45

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After five years of exploring life’s twists, turns, and dead ends, Amanda and Chris are wrapping up Labyrinths—but not without one last walk down memory lane. From celebrity guests to mushroom trips, miscarriages to moral dilemmas, they revisit some of their favorite moments and biggest lessons. It’s a heartfelt send-off to a podcast that was never…

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Look at What the Lord Has Done:: Allison Holt :: [REPOST] 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

Sometimes, the path God calls you to is full of twists and turns. Allison Holt, from our Trussville, Alabama, community group, shares her journey as a professional dancer and how God led her in an entirely different direction. Her story will challenge you to trust in God’s timing in ALL aspects of your life because His best is always your best. IN …

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Best Of: Everyone's Biased, But Me (Itiel Dror) 48:20

1M ago48:20

48:20

Dr. Itiel Dror is used to facing resistance to his work. It comes with the territory when you're a neuroscientist studying cognitive bias in experts: no one wants to believe they have biases they're not aware of. But the pushback to a paper he published last year was extreme even by Dr. Dror's standards. After the paper came out, the ensuing backla…

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Episode # 383 Chef with Fran and Babs from Over/underrated podcast 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

Fran and Babs from Over/underrated podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Fran’s choice Chef. Chef (2014) is a comedy drama road trip film, written, directed and starring Jon (Iron Man) Favreau. Also starring Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Oliver Platt, Bobby Cannavale, Amy Sedaris, Emjay Anthony, and Dustin Hoffman, along with…

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

1M ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Who's Right? - Saying Goodbye 45:48

1M ago45:48

45:48

Amanda and Chris explore the emotional complexity of saying goodbye, unpacking why goodbyes can be so difficult, the rituals that help us let go, and how fear of the unknown often keeps us stuck. From awkward Irish exits to dramatic farewell hugs, breakups to burritos, they explore why letting go can be so hard… and sometimes weird. It’s a fond far…

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