Best Mike Whitaker Podcasts (2025)

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Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time author ahead of the Auckland Writers Festival 15:14

1h ago15:14

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Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time has been regarded as one of the of successful books of 2024 - and it's got quite a history attached to it. The book was initially written as a fanfiction project intended for a small group of friends over the Covid-19 lockdowns, but it went on to become an instant hit. Ahead of her appearance at the Auckland W…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Book of Guilt and The Good Mistress 4:50

1h ago4:50

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The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey. Set in England in 1979, identical 13 year old triplets are part of a Government scheme where they’re constantly monitored and medicated. They’re overseen by Mothers Morning, Afternoon and Night who teach them from the Book of Knowledge, keep records in the Book of Dreams, and write up their misdemeanours in T…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her recommendations for travelling to Rome 4:14

1h ago4:14

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Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city of Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff. The region's had its' share of time in the spotlight over the last couple of weeks - but BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says there's plenty to explore and experience no matter what. She outlined her tips and recomm…

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The Sunday Panel: Can Governments get ahead of AI with policy? 10:33

1h ago10:33

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This week on the Sunday Panel, ZB Wellington mornings host Nick Mills and broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour has introduced a new members' bill designed to crack down on tobacco lobbying. Do we need to stop lobbying - or introduce more transparency in th…

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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on whether women can have work-life balance 4:29

2h ago4:29

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With all the discussion around the importance of work-life balance going on, there's been additional questions raised about what that looks like for women. Many women are navigating the dual pressures of career advancement and family responsibilities, which creates an unrelenting overlap between work and home that often leads to burnout. Naturopath…

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Mike van de Elzen: Autumn veggie soup with lemon garlic bread 4:55

2h ago4:55

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Autumn veggie soup with lemon garlic bread Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 15 Serves: 6 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 3 carrots, peeled and diced 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 400gm can whole peeled tomatoes 400gm can cannellini beans, drained 1 ltr water & 1 stock cube ½ tsp toasted fennel se…

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Laurie Winkless: physicist and science writer on the risks associated with SUVs 3:49

2h ago3:49

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Utes and SUVs make up 9 out of 10 of the most popular cars on our roads - but a new study has revealed the safety risks they pose. Research from the journal Injury Prevention shows that a pedestrian or cyclist is 44 percent more likely to be fatally injured if they are hit by an SUV or light truck (LTV), compared with smaller passenger cars. For ch…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on 400 musicians signing an open letter urging the UK Government to protect them from AI 5:49

2h ago5:49

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Dua Lipa, Sir Elton John and Florence Welch are among a list of stars calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to update existing copyright laws to protect them from AI. A letter signed by more than 400 British musicians, writers and artists and addressed to the Prime Minister says failing to give them that protection would mean them 'giving away' th…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2025 1:56:41

3h ago1:56:41

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Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 May. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Richard Ryall: Zenkuro Sake director on the company winning gold at the Tokyo Sake Challenge for its Drip Pressed Junmai Ginjo 6:32

3h ago6:32

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A Queenstown brewery has put New Zealand on the global sake map for the first time. The country’s first and only dedicated sake brewery has taken home a gold award for its handcrafted Drip Pressed Junmai Ginjo as part of the Tokyo Sake Challenge. Zenkuro Sake director Richard Ryall says this award comes as the brewery celebrates its 10-year anniver…

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Robyn Malcolm: Kiwi actress celebrates Bafta nomination for After the Party series 13:40

3h ago13:40

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The 2025 Bafta Awards ceremony is set to take place, and one Kiwi star is feeling hopeful following her recent nomination. Robyn Malcolm's After the Party has been nominated for Best International Series - and she's feeling pretty thrilled about it. This follows the show picking up a record haul of nine awards at the New Zealand Television Awards l…

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Jamie Ensor: NZ Herald political reporter addresses uproar around the Government's pay equity changes 3:34

3h ago3:34

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The Government's pushed their new pay equity changes through - and it's prompted some noticeable backlash. The Bill, halting pay equity claims and raising the threshold to lodge a claim based on gender discrimination, passed this week under urgency. Hundreds of protestors turned up outside Ministerial offices around the country in opposition. NZ He…

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Adam Hutchinson: oVRcome founder discusses technology ahead of Melbourne’s Digital Health Festival 7:58

4h ago7:58

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Access to mental health support is a constant problem - but one Kiwi start-up is working towards a solution. Between the shortage of qualified professionals, long delays and high costs, plenty of New Zealanders aren't getting the help they need. oVRcome specialises in VR Exposure Therapy - and the start-up is expected to showcase the technology at …

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Anne Tolley: Transparency International New Zealand chair on Labour's bill designed to strengthen laws around tobacco lobbying 7:34

4h ago7:34

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Experts have voiced support for Labour's new bill requiring more reporting around tobacco lobbying - and there's growing calls for more transparency. Reports also indicate alcohol lobbyists have been given input into health policies. Transparency International New Zealand chair Anne Tolley says there needs to be more regulation and transparency aro…

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Francesca Rudkin: There's a new horror movie out - in the form of Trump tariffs 4:12

4h ago4:12

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This week, a new disaster movie was announced. There isn’t a script yet, because no one knows how it’s going to end - and when it was announced, no one knew how to react. If there was ever a global WTF moment in film, it was Trump’s announcement of a 100 percent tariff on films coming into the US which have been produced in foreign lands. As is oft…

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Mother's Day Gift Guide, Rorra in WSJ, Morgan Housel, Mehul Nariyawala, Sonya Huang, Stanford Review, Will Quist, Aidan Dewar, George Maloney 3:20:52

1d ago3:20:52

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Emanuel Navarrete Returns, Cacace-Wood In England + Manny Pacquiao Back This Summer? | BFW Preview Podcast 53:05

1d ago53:05

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We get ready for a wekkend with action all over the globe- from San Diego, CA to Nottingham, England and then, back over to Tokyo, Japan and we're ready to go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for their takes and insight. They begin with the preview of the Top Rank ESPN card Satu…

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Daniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at Hallow 3:56:41

2d ago3:56:41

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Jose Youngs - UFC 315, Pereira HACKED?RDR/Whittaker, Bo Nickal 55:19

2h ago55:19

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Jose Youngs and Jed Meshew are here for another edition of SR LIVE! We cover it all form UFC 315, Alex Pereira HACKED, RDR vs. Whittaker NEXT?Bo Nickal's latest statement, Ian Garry for the belt, JDM or Belal and more! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 20% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show) If you want…

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LIVE FROM CONFIG: Jeremy Hindle, Nairi Tashjian Hourdajian, Andrew Reed, Elliot Jay Stocks, John LePore, Marty Ringlein 2:24:47

3d ago2:24:47

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Writing True to Convictions with Jessica Robertson 26:37

4d ago26:37

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In this episode of the Writing Room, Bob and Kim welcome Jessica Robertson, who shares her journey as an author and a member of the Robertson family from Duck Dynasty. We talk about what it means to live a creative life, raise a family in the public eye, and keep your identity anchored when the world has a lot of opinions. Jess also gives us a behi…

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OpenAI to Remain Non-Profit, OpenAI to Buy Windsurf, Jon Voight's Plan to Fix Hollywood, Kelvin Yu, James Blom, Santi Ruiz, Jacob Kimmel, Fil Aronshtein 3:00:46

4d ago3:00:46

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Part 2 of The Boys from Local 58 52:29

4d ago52:29

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Send us a text This is part 2 of a kitchen table discussion about Dallas Fire Department history, Local 58, riding on open cab trucks, the 1936 Texas Centennial Expedition, a fatal accident, and making a big difference in the life of a young man who wandered into the fire station one day. Guests include Captain Don Howard, Captain Reuben Millsaps, …

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the state of education with Dr. Debbie Jones (ep 2, 22). 51:24

4d ago51:24

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we sit down with Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools, to explore the sweeping changes unfolding across Arkansas and the nation that are reshaping public education. Fresh off the end of the Arkansas legislative session, Dr. Jones helps unpack the implications of the newly si…

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UFC 315 PREVIEW w/ Laura Sanko: Can JDM Beat Belal Muhammad? Islam at 170? Can Belal Succeed at 185? 37:57

2d ago37:57

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In a special UFC 315 main event preview, Laura Sanko and I look at both Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena as they go into their UFC 315 main event. We look at JDM's run to the belt, talk the tactics needed for him to get the belt, what we're expecting from Belal, how an Islam move to 170 looks? should Belal and Islam fight? What other fight L…

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The Legacy of Warren Buffett, Bucky Moore, Katherine Boyle, Aditya Agarwal, Molly O'Shea, Augustus Doricko 3:20:02

5d ago3:20:02

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Naoya Inoue Wins Sunday Night Thriller But Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney And Canelo All Struggled | Fight Freaks Unite Recap 1:12:49

6d ago1:12:49

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It was a CRAZY weekend of fights that thankfully saved the best for last as "The Monster" Naoya Inoue had to get off the canvas himself to rally and score a Sunday night KO. We are ready to go over his win and the upset of Ryan Garcia and a lackluster Canelo performance in Saudi Arabia on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap podcast! Host T.J. Rive…

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Mike Bohn! Sandhagen/Figgy, Bo Nickal FUTURE, UFC 317! 1:03:26

3d ago1:03:26

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ey it's the Morning After...let's get that coffee, Panadol going and try to get it together for UFC 317 Fight Week! On today's agenda the Aftermath UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo! What's on tap for the winners? Bo Nickal/RDR! What's next for Bo? How about we also get into UFC 317! Early preview, Belal or JDM, Jose Aldo, Valentina Shevche…

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Karoline Tamati: Ladi6 returns with new single and promises new album to come 13:07

7d ago13:07

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Karoline Tamati, known to Kiwi music fans as Ladi6, is back with her new single Lightbulb - and she's confirmed there's more to come. Her upcoming new album Le Va is her first big musical project in seven years. This album promises to be a deeply personal project, as it was written as a tribute to Tamati's late mother. "We had a very specific theme…

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David Nicholls: British author and screenwriter talks about pressures of success ahead of Writers Festival appearance 13:55

7d ago13:55

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David Nicholls is a critically acclaimed author and BAFTA-winning screenwriter - and he's set to make an appearance at this year's upcoming Auckland Writers Festival. His bestselling book One Day sold millions of copies and went on to become a successful hit series on Netflix. Off the back of his latest hit novel, You Are Here, Nicholls plans to ad…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: My Name is Emilia del Valle and The Pretender 3:49

7d ago3:49

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My Name is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende. Any new book from the wonderful Isabel Allende is a treat, and this is no exception. It begins in 1866 when an Irish nun becomes pregnant after an encounter with a wealthy Chilean who turns his back on them, and the baby and her mother have to fight for their place in the world. The child, Emilia del V…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on Auckland Airport moving the pick up and drop off zone for Ubers 3:10

7d ago3:10

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After 11 years of operating in New Zealand, Ubers can now drop passengers off out front by the doors at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal. Instead of walking a couple hundred meters from the domestic terminal and through the car rental garage, people in Ubers can enjoy the same convenience as the taxi and shuttle bus riders. BloggerAtLarge write…

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert reveals what vaping can do to your lungs 4:56

7d ago4:56

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New studies have shown that vaping may not be the perfect silver bullet set to bring down nicotine consumption. Recent data shows that people who vape, even without a smoking history, are at a higher risk of developing COPD than non-vapers. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains the research further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2025 1:56:57

7d ago1:56:57

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 May 2025, critically acclaimed author and BAFTA winning screenwriter, David Nicholls on the fear he still gets when releasing a book. Ladi6 on the impact of losing her mum, new music and why she's turning towards helping others. Anthony Albanese has won the Australian electi…

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The Sunday Panel: Is the 'Trump Slump' impacting overseas politics? 11:04

7d ago11:04

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This week on The Sunday Panel, Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term as Prime Minister. This comes days after Mark Carney won the role o…

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Mike van de Elzen: Can you copyright a recipe? 7:15

7d ago7:15

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Nagi Maehashi, founder of popular food blog RecipeTin Eats, says influencer Brooke Bellamy's new cookbook ‘Bake with Brooki’ plagiarised some recipes from her blog. Maehashi claimed Bellamy's book contained uncannily similar ingredients, quantities, and instructions for a caramel slice and baklava. Mike van de Elzen explained whether you could real…

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Laurie Winkless: physicist and science writer on the risks of New Zealand's major cities sinking 3:41

7d ago3:41

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No coastal city is immune to rising sea levels - and one expert has warned New Zealand could be at risk of sinking shorelines. A new study from a group of New Zealand researchers shows human activity is exacerbating the risks of oceans rising and impacting land. Physicist and science writer Laurie Winkless says oceans are getting warmer and glacier…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Fyre Festival going up for sale 6:22

7d ago6:22

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The Fyre Festival brand has gone up for sale - a matter of weeks after the organisers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set. Billy McFarland, the former organiser who served six years in prison after the 2017 event, claimed giving control of the festival to a new group would help build on the global entertainment brand. Flicks.co.nz editor…

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Fergus Wheeler: Death Without Debt spokesperson on the organisation's plan to help Kiwis bring funeral costs down 6:52

7d ago6:52

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New data has revealed the average cost of a funeral in New Zealand has surged to $14,000 - and one charitable organisation hopes to help Kiwis bring these costs down. Advocacy group Death Without Debt believes a DIY funeral can be done for little more than $1,000 - if people know how. Convenor Fergus Wheeler says families could manage the process w…

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Sophie Trigger: ZB senior political reporter speculates about the pre-Budget announcements 4:29

7d ago4:29

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There's less than a month left to go until the 2025 Budget - and there's plenty of speculation about the announcements to come. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been clear in her initial statements that this coming Budget will be focused on getting the books back in order. The Government has slashed its operating allowance to just $1.3 billion do…

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Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the implications of Australia and Canada's election results 7:42

7d ago7:42

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's re-election is cementing a belief US policy is influencing voters abroad. The Labor Party has secured a historic, and comfortable win over Peter Dutton's Liberal National Coalition - with Dutton himself ousted from his own Queensland seat. Over in Canada, Mark Carney secured the role of Prime Minister - …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese getting re-elected for a second term 9:47

7d ago9:47

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to the top job, after a decisive election win that was well predicted. He's the country's first leader to win back-to-back elections since John Howard in 2004, pushing his party back into office - this time with an even larger majority. Meanwhile, the night proved a big loss for opposition lea…

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Francesca Rudkin: Financial literacy in schools is a good thing 3:11

7d ago3:11

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These days I have blurry memories of my time at primary school in Auckland in the late 70s, early 80s, but I can very clearly remember my ASB school banking book. ASB began school banking in 1972 as a way for children to learn about saving and banks, and I guess it was also with a view to retaining us as customers when we were in the workforce and …

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a16z Rebranding, Worldcoin Launches in U.S., Judge Delivers Blow to Apple's Business Model, Tesla Price Falls Amid Reporting of Elon's Replacement 1:49:45

8d ago1:49:45

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Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez In Times Square NYC, Canelo In Saudi Arabia And Inoue In Vegas | BFW Preview Podcast 52:02

9d ago52:02

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A HUGE weekend of action to go over from NYC to Saudi Arabia and back to Las Vegas with massive names headlining and we'll go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are ready to mix it up and analze the rare three fight nights in a row to start the month of May The begin with the preview of Fr…

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LIVE FROM HILL & VALLEY: Jacob Helberg, Delian Asparouhov, Christian Garrett, Josh Wolfe, Eric Glyman, Karim Atiyeh, Mike Solana, Keith Rabois, Qasar Younis, Shaun Maguire, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, David ... 4:07:33

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Beneil Dariush & Mike Heck! Poirier/Holloway, UFC 317, Islam Dominate 170? OUR Star Wars TOP 3! 1:18:05

8d ago1:18:05

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With May 4th (Star Wars Day) right around the corner, Beneil Dariush and Mike Heck grab their light sabers and join Submission Radio LIVE to react to preview Poireir/Holloway, talk 155, Sandhagen/Figgy, RDR/Nickal UFC 315, Belal/JDM, Ian Machado Garry and more! Plus we'll get an update from Beneil!

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Telling the Stories that Matter with Lisa Harper 33:14

10d ago33:14

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Writing doesn’t need to be fancy, it just needs to be honest. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you pour out your story - not to impress, but to connect. Bob, Kim, and Lisa remind us that God isn’t looking for polished voices, just willing ones. Whether you're in the middle of motherhood or the middle of a manuscript, there's somethi…

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