Best Luke and Crystal Podcasts (2025)

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Renew and Perfect the Temporal Order // Episode 235 16:21

9h ago16:21

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A solution to clericalism is to dive deeper into what the role of the laity is-- this episode, we look at the second objective of the lay apostolate according to Vatican II's document, Apostolicam Actuositatem. We strongly recommend people (no matter their state in life) give this document a read; we also suggest you give this episode a listen, a s…

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Bubble Hockey Vs Air Hockey (A Game of Inches--& Blowers) Plus, People Who Died 47:41

4d ago47:41

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In this fast-paced episode of The 70s Vs The 80s, we drop the puck (and the puck-shaped paddles) on two iconic arcade games: Bubble Hockey and Air Hockey. We ask the experts: where do these legendary tables rank in the all-time pantheon of games? You might think of them as glorified rec room relics—but wait until you hear how high one of them score…

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Trusting God Through Disability, Hardship, and Parenthood – Randy Schwartz 36:14

7d ago36:14

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Joni and Friends team member Randy Schwartz joins Stephanie Daniels to share about coming to faith as an adult, being a special needs dad and devoted husband, and learning to trust God with all aspects of life. When his younger son was born with spina bifida, Randy and his wife turned to Jesus, relying on his grace day by day. Listen to our Season …

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My Reaction to the Jubilee Episodes with Michael Knowles and Jordan Peterson // Episode 234 25:35

7d ago25:35

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I don't usually do reaction videos, but when I saw the same basic thing happen in two debates, I thought it at least worth calling out, especially because of how egregious it was, and how little people took note of it. The Jordan Peterson episode in full can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwk5MPE_6zE&t=1983s And the relevant clip fr…

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Building a Wave Pool in the Middle of a European City with Tom Lochtefeld 26:16

9d ago26:16

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We were lucky enough to catch Tom Lochtefeld at the RiF010 wave pool in central Rotterdam. Tom shared with us how this unique project came into being and why it took 11 long years to complete.By Bryan Dickerson

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Trusting in God when Trouble and Illness Take You “Off Track” - Mandy Meehan (Part 2) 40:36

14d ago40:36

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Learn more about Mandy Meehan and her faith journey while seeking to heal from fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and other chronic conditions. KEY QUESTIONS: Do you entrust your physical, emotional, and spiritual weakness to God? Are you willing to talk about your struggles with a trusted person/people in your life? How can you rest in the Lord today, tr…

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The Difference the Mass Makes // episode 233 9:24

14d ago9:24

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Something intensely meaningful happens at Mass; the summit of all meaning, in fact, happens at Mass. But many of us may miss the implications, so here's a little episode looking at some of them! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Lo…

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Prince--Bob Seger--(Same Guy?) & "Where's the Beef? Burger Wars" 1:01:24

15d ago1:01:24

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This week’s episode is a wild ride through unexpected musical theories, fast food rivalries, and a heartfelt tribute to a classic TV star. Buckle up for a multi-course serving of nostalgia and surprises. Segment 1: “Raspberry Seger?” Prince’s Raspberry Beret turns 40 this summer, but here’s the question we can’t stop asking: Did Prince write that s…

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Finding God’s Strength and Purpose Through Chronic Illness – Mandy Meehan 35:49

21d ago35:49

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Learn more about Mandy Meehan and her faith journey while seeking to heal from fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and other chronic conditions. Discover more inspiring stories of God’s faithfulness amid difficult chronic illnesses: Living with Chronic Illness | Joni and Friends When Skies Aren’t Blue: A Doctor’s Journey to Hope Amid Chronic Illness | Joni…

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Flowstate: Revolutionizing Experience with Luke Wallace 41:57

21d ago41:57

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Bryan talks with Luke Wallace, CEO and Co-Founder of Flowstate, the premium AI-powered camera system reshaping how surf parks capture and deliver video content. Luke explains how Flowstate automates video recording, detects maneuvers like snaps and barrels, enables surf competitions, and enhances the coaching experience. He also shares how the team…

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Life on Mission with AJ Garcia // Episode 232 56:41

21d ago56:41

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AJ Garcia, parish regional director of FOCUS, joins us to talk about his decision to join FOCUS, to leave FOCUS, and to rejoin FOCUS! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/po…

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Iconic Cars....Burger King Starts Burger Wars....NNNOOOOORM! 59:59

26d ago59:59

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This week! From iconic wheels to flame-broiled beef to beloved comedic legends, we’re covering it all. Segment 1: Pop Culture’s Most Iconic Vehicles The cars that became characters themselves We tackle the burning questions that keep pop culture nerds up at night: • What makes a vehicle truly iconic in pop culture? We debate the criteria that eleva…

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Growing in Faith Through Mental Health Struggles - Kali Lilienthal 40:43

28d ago40:43

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Struggling with mental health can be part of being human in a broken world. Disciples of Christ have never been promised a trouble-free life. As many faithful believers, including Joni Eareckson Tada, can attest, grappling with depression and other mental health challenges, and even crises, is often part of the Christian walk. Our guest today, Joni…

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Life on Mission with Leanne Jarvis // Episode 231 1:19:56

28d ago1:19:56

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Leanne Jarvis is a Certified FEMM Fertility & Hormone Coach, as well as a former FOCUS missionary! She shares her story of athletic ambitions crushed, faith gained, and mission lived both on campus and out in the world! You can find her work at https://rosefem.com/ As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ j…

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Seven Smiths Episode 4: The Pursuit of Happyness

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A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional career.By MCU Complete Me

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S2E7 Dr Ann Sofie Cloots, Coinbase and University of Cambridge 45:15

1M ago45:15

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This week Matt speaks to Dr Ann Sofie Cloots, Senior Policy Advisor at Coinbase and Affiliate Lecturer on AI, DLT and Web3 at the University of Cambridge. They speak about: - Coinbase's position in the market, the role of Senior Policy Advisor and the role it plays in shaping Coinbase's global strategy; - The company's response to then Financial St…

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McDonald's Vs Sid and Marty Kroft (Burger Wars Kickoff) 52:53

1M ago52:53

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This week, we uncover the mysterious disappearance of beloved McDonald's characters, debate whether Sid and Marty Krofft shows were "good-bad" or just plain bad, and kick off our sizzling summer "Burger Wars" segment with a deep dive into the Golden Arches. ### SEGMENT 1: "The McDonaldland Massacre" (00:00-23:30) - Introduction to McDonaldland char…

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How Do You Design a Wave Pool? Bringing the Munich Pool to Life 40:47

1M ago40:47

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The machine powering the transformation of German surfing is an Endless Surf 34 caisson wave pool, or ES34 to those in the know. To bring this beast to life, much of the heavy design and programming was done by the talented hands of Clément Ginestet and Axel Terradillos. WavePoolMag wanted to know how the dynamic duo dealt with the stress of bringi…

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Relying on God’s Daily Bread Amid Cancer, Uncertainty, and Suffering with Roberta Dunn 47:25

1M ago47:25

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If you are struggling with cancer, grief, or chronic pain, the journey can be arduous and seem unending. During her most difficult seasons, most recently coping with cancer, Roberta has found peace in words from the Lord’s Prayer, “…Give us this day our daily bread.” Today, as you or those close to you face hardships—especially lasting ones—spend t…

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LFTF: Mario Characters That Aren't Mario 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

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This episode, Luke and Alex kick off a brand-new segment: Low Five Top Five, where they rank their five favorite whatevers in gaming. First up? Top 5 Mario Characters That Aren’t Mario. It’s a surprisingly heated—and deeply nostalgic—ride through Nintendo’s Mushroom Kingdom. Expect strong opinions, twisted logic, and more than a few honorable menti…

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Life on Mission with Luke and Megan Reetz // Episode 230 52:17

1M ago52:17

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This is a rare treat! Luke and Megan Reetz join Joseph on this episode, and Luke was one of the most instrumental men in Joseph's deepening conversion in college. We get to hear how each of them ended up joining FOCUS, what they learned, and how their lives are playing out now on mission! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at h…

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Disability, Advocacy, and God’s Purpose: A Conversation with Special Needs Parent Roberta Dunn 53:47

1M ago53:47

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Roberta Dunn has been active in the disability community as an advocate and parent leader since the birth of her twins more than 30 years ago. Sharing insights and challenging misperceptions of disability, Roberta has spoken nationally, regionally, locally—and across the coffee table—with thousands of parents, professionals, and individuals experie…

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Life on Mission with Nathan Stanley // Episode 229 52:20

1M ago52:20

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Nathan Stanley, the senior director of Talent and Leadership Development for FOCUS, joins Joseph for this episode, and what a delight it was! Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clic…

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We Are Kicking Off Season 7 Hosted By Stephanie Daniels! 1:24

1M ago1:24

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Stephanie Daniels, host of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast is kicking off Season 7. Listen in each week to hear from our incredible line up of guests who bring their unique experiences and perspectives to encourage you right where you are. Whether you're interested in learning practical ways your church can welcome and embrace people living w…

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S2E6 Scott Pounder, Prometheus Insights 43:10

1M ago43:10

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This episode features Scott Pounder, Founder and CEO of Prometheus Insights https://prometheus-insights.com/About/ Formerly of the Met Police, Head of Investigations at Crystal Intelligence, then at FTI Consulting as a director, Scott now runs his own operation, providing expert reports for crypto investigations and blockchain analytics, asset reco…

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Coached by the Curé with Kevin Wells // Episode 228 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Joseph talks to author Kevin Wells about St. John Vianney and his lessons for parents today. Purchase Kevin's book here: https://kevinwells.org/books Kevin Wells is a Catholic writer, speaker, and former sports reporter with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered major-league baseball. He is the author of the best-selling Catholic book The Priests We …

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Bye Bye Miss American Pie...The Godfather of Grunge...Is this Heaven? No It's Iowa in a Mini-Van 59:17

2M ago59:17

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Join Spunky Comstock and Wolfman Mike as they trade city lights for cornfields and hit the Iowa backroads to settle the ultimate 70s vs 80s showdown—Midwestern style! 🏁 00:00 | Welcome to the Roadtrip Spunky and Wolfman rev up the engine in a vintage Mini Van Roadtrip rules: no GPS, all gut instinct, and plenty of ’80s power ballads 🛞 03:30 | Flat …

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Do You Have Teammates? // Episode 227 7:45

2M ago7:45

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Do you have a mission? And do you know who around you is working toward the same end? Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/ see what we …

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Why Change Your Surf Park's Wave Settings? The Wave Bristol Did Just That 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

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How do you overhaul the surf experience without disrupting your most loyal riders? What does it take to redesign wave settings that help surfers progress more naturally? And how do you test, tweak, and communicate those changes—all in time for the start of surf season? In this episode of the WavePoolMag podcast, we head to The Wave in Bristol where…

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Are You a Spy? // Episode 226 19:20

2M ago19:20

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Happy Spy Wednesday? Odds are good, we all operate as spies in the kingdom of God, from time to time. Today's a good day to repent and stop! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost…

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Balatro 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Alex and Luke Talk Balatro In this episode, Alex and Luke go all-in on Balatro, the breakout roguelike deck-builder that’s equal parts poker, chaos, and obsession. Developed by LocalThunk and released in early 2024, Balatro blends classic card game mechanics with deck-breaking combos, jokers with wild effects, and a vibe that’s one part casino feve…

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Life on Mission with Jared Smyth // Episode 225 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

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We had the delight of hosting Jared Smyth, vice president at Communio and former FOCUS missionary (and Joseph's former missionary!) for this episode! For those in marriage ministry/parish ministry/diocesan ministry, check out Communio and let Jared know if you're interested in their services at [email protected]! As always, check out our work, an…

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Marvel Vs DC, Underoos for Adults & The Name Game Meltdown 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

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In this episode, it’s a battle of the titans as Mean Mark from the Or Is It podcast joins Wolfman Mike and Spunky Comstock to settle the ultimate nerd debate: Marvel vs. DC. Who’s got the better cinematic universe, and which brand rules the small screen? Then, in segment two, we dive deep into the heroic history of Underoos and ask the important qu…

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Life on Mission with John and Caitlin Wojtasek // Episode 224 1:11:55

3M ago1:11:55

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John and Caitilin Wojtasek are two lovely former missionaries and we are delighted to have hosted them on the podcast! They share their missionary journeys as well as their struggles with infertility as a married couple, and we hope you find their story to be a blessing to you! You can find out more about John's work here: https://goldeneaglecreati…

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S2E5 Rachel Wolcott, Compliance Corylated 56:56

3M ago56:56

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This episode features Rachel Wolcott, a founding editor of Compliance Corylated, writing on financial fraud, market abuse, and of course cryptocurrency. This episode covers both (i) the state of industry onboarding, including know-your-client and anti-money laundering checks and well as (ii) fraud repayment initiatives. Matt and Rachel speak about:…

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Life on Mission with Thomas Ripplinger // Episode 223 48:55

3M ago48:55

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Thomas Ripplinger spent two years as a full-time Catholic missionary at Michigan Technological University, and is still living mission today with his wife and children in a small town in Wisconsin. Join us for a delightful conversation! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library…

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Bad News Bears...Little League...George Foreman...Wood Bats Vs Aluminum Bats 52:52

3M ago52:52

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In this episode of The 70s Vs The 80s, we step up to the plate for a wild ride through Little League memories, boxing greatness, and the ultimate baseball bat battle! Segment 1: Bad News Bears vs. Brian & Mike’s Little League Antics The 1976 classic The Bad News Bears set the standard for misfit baseball teams, but how does it compare to Brian and …

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The collective wave pool wisdom of Craig Stoddart and Damon Tudor 46:47

3M ago46:47

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In this podcast, we speak with Damon Tudor (former CEO of URBNSURF) and Craig Stoddart (co-founder of The Wave) about their journey and their exciting new Bahrain Surf Park project. Their partnership wasn’t sudden; over six years, they regularly exchanged insights on artificial wave technology, surf school structures, and maintenance systems. Despi…

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Life on Mission with Amanda Teixeira // Episode 222 46:18

3M ago46:18

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We're joined with Amanda Teixeira, co-founder of WalletWin, to talk about her time as a full-time missionary and the lessons and fruit that came from years with FOCUS and beyond! Hear how she was at the beginning of both FOCUS Greek and FOCUS Summer Projects! In January 2012, FOCUS missionary Amanda Teixeira, and her husband, Jonathan, had $25,000 …

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Elden Ring 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

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Alex and Luke Talk Elden Ring. In this episode, Alex and Luke finally tackle Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s 2022 open-world epic that took the gaming world by storm. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with worldbuilding contributions from George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring expands the Soulsborne formula into a sprawling, unforgiving landscape—the Lands Between…

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Wrestlemania 40 Years of Depauchery 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Join us this week as Derek from the "Or Is It?" podcast steps into the ring to explore the golden WrestleMania era of professional wrestling! Derek pulls back the curtain on the real-life feuds, backstage drama, and legendary debauchery that defined this iconic period in wrestling history. Then, in our second segment, Derek challenges hosts Mike, a…

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Making a Trinity House with Soren Johnson // Episode 221 52:17

3M ago52:17

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Soren and Ever Johnson are founders of Trinity House, and Joseph had a chance to sit down with Soren and discuss what makes a home really imitate the love of the Trinity. The mission of Trinity House Community is to inspire families to make home a taste of heaven for the renewal of faith and culture. Consider launching a Trinity House Community Gro…

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Seven Smiths Episode 3: Men in Black 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth.By MCU Complete Me

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On a Mission to Surf as Many Wave Pools as Possible 54:25

3M ago54:25

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Mike Goldy’s has spent $15,000 on wave pool sessions. In return he has surfed 15 different wave technologies at 23 different standing and traveling wave pools across eight countries. What is the draw for this wonderful, possibly OCD-afflicted human? Is it the good vibes in the lineup, the guaranteed waves, the pumping soundtracks and close proximit…

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Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori: A Lenten Episode // Episode 220 34:53

4M ago34:53

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"Remember Man that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return!" There's no time like Lent to reflect a little more deeply on death. Find the catechism section here: https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_one/section_two/chapter_three/article_11/ii_dying_in_christ_jesus.html As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at ht…

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1975 & 1985 TV Shows--Watch, Tape,Or Skip List... & Moon Boot Memory Minute...& The Gene Hackman--Michael Caine Game 52:40

4M ago52:40

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Watch…Tape…or skip television shows from 1975 & 1985.(Spunky Comstock & Wolfman bring the controversy .) “Mike’s Moon Boot Memories Minute.” (Mike explains how he “still hears the screams at night sometimes” of this hilarious moon boot story.) Wait Brian had a Mini Fenway Park Green Monster in his basement? KISS solo albums. (How bad were they?…did…

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The Father's Blessing with Deacon Luke Oestman // Episode 219 55:46

4M ago55:46

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Deacon Luke Oestman, longtime missionary with FOCUS and director of St. Timothy Fellows, joins the podcast to share his passion for the Father's blessing! You can find Deacon Luke here: https://focus.org/missionaries/luke-oestman/ As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platf…

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Super Mario Bros Turns 40! & Garfield Phone Mystery Solved 43:33

4M ago43:33

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Nintendo Nostalgia & Beach Mysteries" Get ready for a totally radical episode as we dive deep into gaming history and solve a decades-old mystery that would make even Scooby-Doo jealous! SEGMENT 1: SUPER MARIO TURNS 40 Special guest Matt Munzen, retro gaming expert extraordinaire, joins us to celebrate four decades of everyone's favorite plumber! J…

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Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House, with Dana K. White // Episode 218 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

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Crystal had the opportunity to interview her favorite podcaster, Dana K. White, host of the podcast "A Slob Comes Clean." Dana just came out with a new book, Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy Home, and Crystal had a delightful time talking with her about it! Dana is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a D…

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How AllWaves is Changing the Game for Surf Park Operations 47:15

4M ago47:15

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We learned about AllWaves last year on a visit to Belgium with Blair Conklin and crew in tow. During our visit, we saw firsthand the wave pool’s potential, documenting the unique circles of swell pumped out by its submerged bouncy pillow wavemaker. Since then, the Instagram-sphere has blown up—not with clips of pros doing amazing airs, but with vid…

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