Best Ryan MacLeod Podcasts (2025)

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Apartheid (AR&D Ep. 9) 3:49:36

3d ago3:49:36

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The following episode of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series is a massive one, two former episodes on Apartheid edited together into a giant conversation. Information on each of the episodes below: The first is a crossover episode that we had done in collaboration with our sister podcast RevLeft Radio, we brought on Ashley Fataar to p…

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True Manhood Looks Like Jesus with Reward Sibanda 52:34

2d ago52:34

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Reward Sibanda admits he experienced some culture shock when he went from the community-oriented culture of Zimbabwe to the individualism—and temptations—of the United States. But he shares the lessons he learned about personal freedom, sin, and redemption with Nate Dewberry in this week’s podcast, along with his thoughts on how fasting elevates ou…

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Ep 28: The Bowling Alley w/ Syd Campbell 1:03:24

5d ago1:03:24

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Edmonton’s very own Syd Campbell comes on to tell us about their curiously named high school and their hometown bar The Black Dog. They name our town’s first street, build a bowling alley/office supply store, and build a piece of lore that involves the mayor and his wife that the town will NEVER get over. We now have Town Show merch. Pick your up o…

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NATO's Campaign Against Yugoslavia, & Relevance to Today w/ Kit Klarenberg & Nemanja Lukić 2:07:24

10d ago2:07:24

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In this fascinating episode of Guerrilla History, we bring on Kit Klarenberg of The Grayzone to discuss the NATO campaign against Yugoslavia, its relevance to today, and the delusion of US air power! We are also lucky to be joined by Nemanja Lukić as a guest host for this episode. In addition to being a keen analyst (and former guest of Guerrilla H…

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Rebuilding Marriages from the Ground Up with TJ Mackenzie 47:26

11d ago47:26

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As a technician in the power industry, TJ Mackenzie was part of a “manly” profession in which stress was high and talking about emotions was discouraged. It nearly destroyed his marriage. Through counseling, he got the help he needed and now provides counseling and relationship coaching for men in similar situations. TJ talks this week about his jo…

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Ep 27: The Ravine w/ Peter Carlone 1:02:27

12d ago1:02:27

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Comedian, director and video game streamer Peter Carlone (aka Solid Content) comes by to build a viaduct right the through the center of our town, covering up a beloved ravine. He builds a Gregg’s pasty and sandwich shop, and a museum of unnecessary objects. He also tells an incredible story about being in a production of The Lion, the Witch, and T…

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Cultural Revolution in Swaziland w/ Ruehl Muller & Bafanabakhe Sacolo of the Communist Party of Swaziland (AR&D Ep. 8) 2:16:09

17d ago2:16:09

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In this exceptional episode of Guerrilla History, we continue our series African Revolutions and Decolonization by bringing back guest host Ruehl Muller, senior lecturer/associate professor at the Institute of Creativity and Innovation at Xiamen University in China (who has been in contact with the CPS for quite some time) and guest Bafanabakhe Sac…

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A Global Perspective on Servant Leadership with Tommy Lee 1:01:31

18d ago1:01:31

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As the son of immigrants, a successful businessman, and former pastor, Tommy Lee has learned plenty about relating to God and bringing his faith to work. This founder and president of Resource Global talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos this week about how servant leadership is transforming countries around the globe. They even talk some about fan…

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Ep 26: The Ski Hill w/ Ese Atawo 1:03:32

19d ago1:03:32

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Actress and comedian, Ese Atawo (FX’s Legion) talks about being super athletic, growing up in Nigeria and Toronto and her king-like laugh. For the town she builds a ski-hill and pitches an amusement park. Plus, a poorly crafted text has everyone in town thinking they’ve won a million dollars and gets them all talking about the 1995 film Major Payne…

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Time with the Red Army Faction w/ Margrit Schiller [REMASTERED] 2:30:05

24d ago2:30:05

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In this remastered episode of Guerrilla History (originally released in June 2022), we bring on a very special guest, Margrit Schiller! Margrit was associated early on with the Red Army Faction, before being imprisoned and tortured by the West German state, being forced into exile in Cuba and Uruguay, and then having to move back to Germany more or…

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An Unlikely Path from Conn Alley to the Pulpit with Allen Bonnell 1:03:27

25d ago1:03:27

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Picked up at age 12 for smoking pot and inadvertently setting a building on fire, Allen Bonnell was an unlikely candidate to become one of southeast Kentucky’s most successful and charismatic pastors. He talks with friend (and former colleague) Nate Dewberry about his improbable journey, the importance of making marriage a partnership, and what he’…

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Ep 25: Mini-sode 47:24

26d ago47:24

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Mark and Ryan host another mini-sode where they issue corrections, establish more rules for the town, and even read a listener suggestion for the town. If you want to get to know Mark better, this is the episode for you because Mark talk A LOT about growing up in New Mexico including the time he “auditioned” for a youth soccer league. They also bui…

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Struggle Against Africa's Last Absolute Monarchy w/ Bafanabakhe Sacolo of the Communist Party of Swaziland (AR&D Ep. 8) 1:49:36

1M ago1:49:36

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring you another fascinating case study in our series African Revolutions and Decolonization. This time, a contemporary struggle - the struggle against Africa's last absolute monarchy - Swaziland. We are fortunate to be joined by guest host Ruehl Muller, senior lecturer/associate professor at the Institut…

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A Different Kind of Friday Night on Broadway with Daniel Macleod 52:00

1M ago52:00

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The son of a pastor and former music industry exec, Daniel McLeod can be found most Friday nights on Nashville’s Broadway. But he isn’t partying—he’s sharing the word of God with bouncers, barhoppers, and anyone who’ll listen. Daniel shares about those experiences and what he’s learned about youthful rebellion, initiating conversations about God, a…

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Ep 24: The 50’s Diner w/ Dave Shumka 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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Co-host of Stop Podcasting Yourself, Dave Shumka joins Mark and Ryan and builds a 1950s style diner for our town with a duck theme. He also introduces a Can-Con-esque system for music, Mark plays a new kind of a regional Santa Claus and Ryan is the star in a new show - Dougie Howser, M.P. (Member of Parliament) We now have Town Show merch. Pick som…

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Indigenous Methodologies w/ Sardana Nikolaeva & Masha Kardashevskaya 1:32:44

1M ago1:32:44

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have two fantastic guests, and a continuation of our sporadic Sources and Methods series of episodes! This time, we bring back Dr. Sardana Nikolaeva (whom you will remember from our recent episode Indigenous Diamonds of Russia's Sakha Republic), and bring on Dr. Masha Kardashevskaya for the first time. They …

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Single, But Not Alone with Ryan Wekenman 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

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Across Colorado, California, and Texas, Ryan Wekenman has heard Christ’s message—and heeded his calling—in many different places and seasons of his life. This week, the author and teaching pastor at Red Rocks Austin shares how supportive, honest friends helped “accelerate” his spiritual journey. Also discussed: staying focused amidst a world of dis…

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Ep 23: The Rave w/ Kevin Vidal 56:25

1M ago56:25

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Comedian and causal raver, Kevin Vidal stops by the show to start a rave scene in our town. He also quite accidentally builds an entire industrial park, and a newspaper printing press. And Mark gets fixated on the idea that there should be a door to door knife sharpener by the name of Mr Whetstone. We now have Town Show merch. Pick your up over at:…

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The Egyptian Revolution & Nasser's Era w/ Ahmad Shokr (AR&D Ep. 7) 1:42:18

2M ago1:42:18

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, we roll into our next case study in our series African Revolutions and Decolonization. Here, we turn our focus to Egypt, and particularly the 23 July Revolution in 1952 and the rise of Nasser. However, to tell this story, we turn back to the pre-colonial era, discuss the British colonial period, and the post-…

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Christ’s Power to Transform Us All with Nate Dewberry 13:29

2M ago13:29

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As we celebrate Easter week, Nate Dewberry offers a brief but powerful message about the meaning of Easter, the significance of Christ’s compassion, and Christ’s power to transform us all—no matter how far gone we think we are. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro 0:54 Christ’s compassion and what it means for us 8:04 Igniting a fire of hope Visit The Rede…

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Ep 22: The Theatre w/ Kelli Ogmundson 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Kelli Ogmundson (Fox’s Animal Control) joins Mark and Ryan to build not one but two theatres for our town. Both of them decide to stage Tron: The Musical. Kelli also talks about the eerie May Day celebrations in her home town and she introduces a new spring festival for our town. We now have Town Show merch. Pick some up over at: https://www.etsy.c…

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Media Narratives & Hegemonic Discourses w/ Greg Shupak & Stuart Davis 1:46:08

2M ago1:46:08

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring back two outstanding guests, Stuart Davis (whom you will remember from our episode Sanctions As War (alongside Manny Ness)), and Greg Shupak (whom you will remember from our episode The History and Impact of Sanctions on Syria). Here, we discuss a topic that each of them has done a lot of work on - med…

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An Anchorman Shares the Good News with Jason Dennis 45:39

2M ago45:39

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People in the Columbus, Georgia, area see Jason Dennis every evening on their TV screens as a local news anchor. In this week’s episode, we get to know what he’s like when he’s not in front of the camera. Jason talks with Nate Dewberry about everything from reporting difficult news stories to his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states—and abou…

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Ep 21: The Map 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Our town now has a map! Created by Townie D’Leen, Mark and Ryan pour over all of the details in the map and do some scenes. They also get on their horses for the round-up and read some emails which inspire a secret society barber shop, and a very bizarre conspiracy around french horns in the town. If you want to see the map, check it out on our ins…

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The Situation in Congo - From Mobutu to M23 Rebels Today w/ Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja (AR&D Ep. 6) 1:33:06

2M ago1:33:06

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, were follow up on our last episode of African Revolutions and Decolonization with another discussion with Prof. Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, who joined us last time for The Congo - From Colonization Through Lumumba & Mobutu. Here, we pick up where we left off, with Mobutu's regime, and come to the present. Parti…

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Life on the Other Side of Comfortable with Grant Scarborough 52:21

2M ago52:21

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At first, Grant Scarborough didn’t want to go to med school or return to his hometown. But Columbus, Georgia, proved to be the perfect place to build and grow a new kind of clinic. Half healthcare center, half mission, MercyMed offers hope and dignity to the city’s poorest citizens. This week, “Doc” Scarborough shares with Paul Amos his journey to …

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Indigenous Diamonds of Russia's Sakha Republic w/ Sardana Nikolaeva 1:39:56

2M ago1:39:56

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring on Dr. Sardana Nikolaeva to discuss her brilliant study Indigenous Diamonds: Extractivism and Indigenous Politics in the Diamond Province of Russia. We go over Sakha and the Sakha people, the history of diamond extraction in Sakha, and then went over the politics of indigeneity in Russia, how these dia…

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Being Whole is Being Healed with Steve Watson 1:14:26

2M ago1:14:26

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Steve Watson played many positions for the Michigan Wolverines and even broke into the NFL. But when his football career ended, Steve found himself without identity or direction. As he learned to listen for God’s voice, Steve found a new calling through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, inspiring other young men. Steve talks this week about fin…

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Ep 20: The Arcades w/ Cam MacLeod 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Actor and comedian, Cam MacLeod joins the show to talk about being a “scrubber” growing up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He builds two arcades for our town with a hilarious rivalry. He gives the town a pants store where the slogan is: “Where you always know where the legs do meet”. A town clock gets built by local artist/grifter Jessna. Plus, w…

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The Congo - From Colonization Through Lumumba & Mobutu w/ Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja (AR&D Ep. 5) 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, were continuing our series on African Revolutions and Decolonization with an outstanding case study on the Congo, looking at the process of colonization, how decolonization unfolded, Lumumba's short time as Prime Minister, and the transition to the Mobutu regime. We really could not ask for a much better gues…

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Through Suffering, God Can Change Us for the Better with Alain Alfonso 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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Alain Alfonso’s life journey has made many stops—childhood in Guatemala, Bible study in Argentina, college in the U.S., and now a position as pastor at Harvest Community Church in Wisconsin. Through frustrations, failures, and false starts, Alain persevered through it all, believing God used that suffering to help him grow. This week, Alain shares …

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Ep 19: The Big Dig w/ Tess Degenstein 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Actress and improviser Tess Degenstein (Neon’s The Monkey) joins us to talk about growing up in Regina. She builds a science museum for the town called Science for a Day. We meet a man who always wears a cat around his neck. Plus, we find out why they are draining Lick Lake and digging it up. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetow…

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Revolutionary Papers w/ Mahish Ahmad, Koni Benson, & Sara Kazmi 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we discuss a wonderful resource for revolutionary scholars and activists - Revolutionary Papers. Revolutionary Papers is a transnational research collaboration exploring 20th century periodicals of Left, anti-imperial and anti-colonial critical production, and in this discussion, we talk about the goals of the …

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Chaplain, Husband, Father, Disciple with Nick Cash 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Nick Cash wears many hats—chaplain in the Georgia Army National Guard, devoted husband, father of four, and associate pastor at Cityscape Church in Columbus. This week, he shares about the joys of fostering and adoption, how community enriches our spiritual journeys, and the perspective he gained on Scripture while deployed to an active combat zone…

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Ep 18 - The Round-Up 52:41

3M ago52:41

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Mark and Ryan answer listener letters and play voice memos sent in by enthusiastic and technologically savvy “Townies”. In this episode they build a hell themed spin studio, erect the town’s Hall of Records, meet a hapless private investigator, and discover a terrific response to the famous town saying “Never shall we know where the legs do meet”. …

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Reflections on Mau Mau w/ Shiraz Durrani (AR&D Ep. 4) 1:56:27

3M ago1:56:27

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With this episode of Guerrilla History, we continue our series on African Revolutions and Decolonization with a brilliant supplement reflecting on the Mau Mau Uprising. Here, Shiraz Durrani goes through the history and its implications of the uprising, in a really fascinating and useful conversation! This is a brilliant companion to our previous ep…

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Trusting the Process with Payton Linder 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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When Payton Linder appeared on The Redeemed Man in 2023, he’d joined The Redeemed’s small groups looking for understanding and direction for a life upended by the COVID pandemic. He’s since become the Small Groups Coordinator at The Redeemed to help guide men on their own challenging journeys. This week Payton talks with founder Paul Amos about how…

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