Best Seal Of Approval Podcasts (2025)

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SCP-2845: "The Deer" 32:26

4h ago32:26

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The Ethics Committee has formed this special tribunal to discuss long term containment protocols developed by the Order of the Secret Root to contain the entity designated SCP- 2845. Content Warnings: Mentions of the extinction of the human race, implied harm to infant, natural disasters, implied violence against a helpless person Transcript Patron…

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:19:34

14h ago2:19:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:11:33

4d ago2:11:33

2:11:33

Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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Number's Lie 23:47

7d ago23:47

23:47

“Your presence in this department is a little unusual, Miss Jacob, but that's why you're here. We expected you to experience unusual side effects. You're in unexplored territory…” Content Warnings: Mentions of the extinction of the human race, and implied use of memory-altering drugs. Transcript Check out Jesse’s new show, “Jesse’s Lockbox Antholog…

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:18:58

8d ago1:18:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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Is It Healthy to Use AI for Therapy? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 38:18

9d ago38:18

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Do you talk to AI like it’s your therapist?Is it wrong to prefer interactions with a machine over a human?And how is our pursuit of comfort killing our sense of confidence and meaning?Today, Alyson and I discuss the rise of AI as a substitute for friendships and emotional support. We explore why people are forming real bonds with artificial compani…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:15:42

11d ago2:15:42

2:15:42

Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:24:08

15d ago3:24:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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SCP-2408: "Orok's Fall" 41:02

15d ago41:02

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SCP-2408 designates several anomalies associated with GoI-0432, also known as "the Hunter's Black Lodge"– an anomalous criminal organization and Sarkic cult primarily active in post-Soviet states. Content Warnings: Body Horror, Gore, Cannibalism, Implied Violence Against Minors, Drug Abuse, Mentions of Prostitution, Human Trafficking, and Organized…

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Creator Chat w/ Pacific & Eleanor Hyde - World Gone Wrong 45:09

17d ago45:09

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Happy Pride! This week Eleanor Hyde (Unwell, World Gone Wrong) and I sit down and talk about horror, queerness, pandemic trauma, and the value of friendship! If you're looking for something to lighten your day, look no further than this podcast! You can check out World Gone Wrong on their website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! And if you do check the…

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#207 Augustus Doricko - CEO of Rainmaker: Manipulating the Weather 2:03:00

18d ago2:03:00

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker’s first pr…

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#206 Timothy Alberino - Lost Chinkana City: The Greatest Discovery Since Machu Picchu 3:20:33

22d ago3:20:33

3:20:33

Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative hi…

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PRI(DEMON)TH 21:06

22d ago21:06

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The sun had barely risen on the Las Vegas strip, and Director House was already regretting waking up. Transcript: Content warnings: comedic references to homophobia, demons This week's Patrons: Jacob Irvin, Richard Martin, Francisco Landaverde, Davywavy221, HautePotato, Daniel Laughlin, Alex Peebels, Rhet Bellamy, OtakuTrash69, and Daniel Davenport…

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Why We’re Attracted to the Wrong People (and What to Do About It) — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 50:55

23d ago50:55

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Why do some guys crave women who aren’t good for them?Is the “nice girl” always boring — and the “bad girl” more fun?And do we really need to put on an act just to make a relationship work?Today, Alyson and I talk about something a lot of people wrestle with — feeling torn between who we’re attracted to and who’s actually a better fit. We explore w…

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#205 Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) / CEO of Saronic Technologies 3:51:47

25d ago3:51:47

3:51:47

Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of…

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SCP-3199: "Humans, Refuted" 27:39

28d ago27:39

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SCP-3199 is a species of sapient chimera composed of silkie chicken, chimpanzee, stoat, mussel, adder, and human DNA. Transcript: https://app.box.com/file/1718960133109 Content warnings: gore/body horror. Implied threat of violence against an infant. Patrons Bismarck king of the sea, Michael The Street, Robert, Abdullah Alomani, Matt Farrar, Matthe…

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#204 Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit 4:23:08

29d ago4:23:08

4:23:08

Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTu…

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#203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman 3:20:16

1M ago3:20:16

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Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, …

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#202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space 3:09:12

1M ago3:09:12

3:09:12

Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary…

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SCP-4548: "The Hateful Star" 18:35

1M ago18:35

18:35

SCP-4548 is a green star that appears in the night sky. It is a memetic, cosmological phenomenon with adverse effects on human cognition. Content warnings: Paranoia, Isolation, Discussions of mental health, implied self harm. Patrons: James King, Patra Philips, Joakim Deraas Haugen, Nathan Jeuch, Wesh, Mr. Tea, Mrlagalot, Thomas Crow, Shannan Evans…

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How to Have Deeper Conversations — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 54:51

1M ago54:51

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Do you get drained by small talk?Does it feel like no one else likes to talk about the things you love?And how can you have deeper conversations even if you don’t see eye to eye?Today Alyson and I discuss some ways to have deeper and more meaningful conversations — even when interests don’t align. Whether you’re chatting with strangers or deepening…

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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance 5:06:50

1M ago5:06:50

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…

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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar 3:02:25

1M ago3:02:25

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Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…

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SCP-6819: "Bioluminesence" 40:06

1M ago40:06

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SCP-6819 is a phenomenon occurring on highways in the United States Numbered Highway System in the contiguous United States. Content warnings: Body horror, gore, medical assistance in dying, implied gun violence, car crashes, animal death. Transcript Support REDACTED! Cast and Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz. SCP-681…

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#199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children 3:29:18

2M ago3:29:18

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Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human traffickin…

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SCP-3280: "After The Storm" 20:16

2M ago20:16

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It is a dark and stormy night. Content warnings: Body horror, gore, thalassophobia/aquaphobia Transcript: Patrons: Maya Escobedo, SweetSatan, cipher law, Mylen Chowning, Evelyn Schmidt, Silas Cobb, atilla, Storm, OllieOatMeal, Andy Northcutt, Cheyenne Schuenemann, Brandon Lind, Cattatonix, Dieter Gschmeidler and WhoWhoo! Cast and Crew- SCP Archives…

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#198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator 4:00:45

2M ago4:00:45

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Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro’s journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda n…

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Should You Settle in Your Relationship? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 44:35

2M ago44:35

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Should you settle in your relationship?Do you ever wonder if there’s someone out there who’s a better fit?And could raising the bar too high leave you alone forever?Today, Alyson and I dig into the idea of “settling” in relationships. We talk about what it really means to raise your standards, how we sabotage relationships, and why it’s tempting to…

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#197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG 3:24:53

2M ago3:24:53

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Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority…

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SCP-1919: "The Hotel of Duplicates 28:21

2M ago28:21

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UPDATE 5/2/2025: This episode originally uploaded with some glitched audio resulting in extremely high pitched noises. The episode has been modified to tone this down. Time stamps for noise warnings: 8:45-9:00, 15:44-16:15, 16:48-17:15, 21:04-22:24 SCP-1919 is an early 19th-century mansion in [REDACTED], which was converted into a hotel in the earl…

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#196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry 3:05:13

2M ago3:05:13

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and …

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#195 Marat Gabidullin - Wagner Group Commander / Russian Mercenary 1:47:20

2M ago1:47:20

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Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters B…

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SCP-2774: "The Slow Burn Sloth" 19:10

2M ago19:10

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SCP-2774 is an unidentified cognitohazardous humanoid, believed to be wearing a sloth costume. Content Warnings: Suicidal Ideation, Involuntary Euthanasia, Helplessness Transcript Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz. SCP-2774 was written by Moohab Script by Kevin Whitlock Narrator - Jon Grilz Dr. Chung- Elissa Par…

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#194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest 3:11:25

2M ago3:11:25

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Father Stephen Gadberry is a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained on May 28, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta, he enlisted in the Air Force after high school, serving in Texas, Germany, and Central Iraq during the mid-2000s. With degrees in philosophy and theology from St. Joseph Seminary College and Rome’s …

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Am I On The Wrong Path? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Do you ever fantasize about escaping your current life?Is fear the one setting your goals and expectations?And do you have any idea what would truly bring you peace of mind?Today, Alyson and I try to help a listener who is tired of the grind and wants to hit the eject button. We discuss how to know if you’re on the right track, why we pile on the p…

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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam 4:07:03

2M ago4:07:03

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John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) i…

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SCP-5758: "The Moth Tide" 20:17

2M ago20:17

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SCP-5758 is the collective designation for the phenomena and entities surrounding Theban Tomb TT1471 and the modern Cult of Khonsu. Content Warnings: Mentions of sexual activity, ritual sacrifice, insects/decay. Transcript Vote for Dead Space: Deep Cover in the Webbys! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/features/original-music…

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#192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection 3:41:22

2M ago3:41:22

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Lee Strobel is a best-selling author, journalist, and Christian apologist best known for The Case for Christ, which recounts his journey from atheism to faith. A former award-winning legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel has written over 40 books, including The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator. He founded the Strobel Center at Color…

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#191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions 3:42:38

2M ago3:42:38

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Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches pe…

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SCP-3066: "Absurdity" 41:15

3M ago41:15

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SCP-3066 is a small log cabin in Linville Gorge, North Carolina. It is dilapidated and appears to have been abandoned in 1937. Content Warnings: Body Horror, Loss of Bodily Autonomy, Betrayal. Transcript. Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz SCP-3066 was written by Bentu Script by Kevin Whitlock Narrator- Jon Grilz…

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#190 Shyam Sankar - Chief Technology Officer of Palantir: The Future of Warfare 2:21:10

3M ago2:21:10

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Shyam Sankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir Technologies. A builder at heart, he’s spent over 20 years designing and deploying cutting-edge software and AI for both government and private sector partners. As Palantir’s 13th hire, Shyam helped take the company from scrappy startup to S&P 500 powerhouse. A relentless opponent of ineffici…

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Dealing with Blame and Big Emotions in Your Relationship — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Is it easier to do a cold plunge than to deal with your partner’s emotions?If your partner’s in a bad mood, should you just be their punching bag?And do you spend more time focusing on solutions or who’s to blame?Today Alyson and I explore navigating big emotions in a partnership. We explore how to deal with intensity while also setting boundaries …

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#189 Thomas "Drago" Dzieran - Navy SEAL / The Terrorist Terrorizer 5:09:49

3M ago5:09:49

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Thomas "Drago" Dzieran is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, author, and software engineer. Born in Communist Poland, he spent time as a political prisoner before immigrating to the United States in 1984. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1991, he joined the Navy and served 20 years, including stints with SEAL Teams 2 and 4, and as a BUD/S instructor. Drago …

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#188 Leigh & Robert Bortins - Why Parents Are Ditching Public Schools for Homeschooling 3:09:35

3M ago3:09:35

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Leigh Bortins is the founder of Classical Conversations, a global homeschooling program rooted in classical, Christian education. With degrees in aerospace engineering and ministry, she blends analytical rigor with deep educational vision. A mother of four and grandmother of three, Leigh’s passion for home education began with homeschooling her own…

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SCP-7545: “The Dying of the Wolf” 45:50

3M ago45:50

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SCP-7545 is Sanctum Eleven, an underground bunker complex located in [REDACTED] and privately owned by O5-11 from 1919 up until his death in 1998... Content Warnings: Suicide, bereavement, mentions of wartime violence, and mentions of systemic injustice. Transcript Patrons November 11-18 Patrons! Director Isaak Uriarte, Tyler Noder, H Bomb, Katie S…

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SCP-0001-J: "World's Best Boss" 18:27

3M ago18:27

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Happy April Fools day. SCP-0001-J is the anomalously large ego of the Administrator of the SCP Foundation. No larger ego has been recorded in history, and his ego is in direct contrast to his intelligence. Content warnings: Gore, Nuclear Armageddon Transcript: Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz SCP-0001-j was wri…

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#187 Doug Collins - United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs 1:54:21

3M ago1:54:21

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Doug Collins is the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, sworn in on February 5, 2025. A Republican with a track record of public service, Collins served as U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 9th district (2013–2021) and in the Georgia House (2007–2013). An Air Force Reserve chaplain since 2002, he deployed to Iraq in 2008 and was promo…

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#186 Brett Cooper - The Real Reason She Left The Daily Wire 3:55:54

3M ago3:55:54

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Brett Cooper is a conservative commentator, actress, and digital media personality best known for her sharp wit and cultural commentary. She first gained national attention as the host of The Comments Section with The Daily Wire, where she dissected viral content and offered her take on pop culture, politics, and current events. With a background i…

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SCP-1859: “Life Over Geological Time” 21:04

3M ago21:04

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SCP-1859 is a temporal anomaly in the center of a massive underground cavern roughly 238 km in diameter. The chamber is located in [DATA REDACTED], several kilometers below the surface. Time passes more quickly with proximity to the epicenter… Content Warnings: N/A Transcript Patrons November Patrons! Rainy Daye, Chase P, Thierry Ullmann, Mister Sa…

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Striving to be Set for Life — Alyson and Tripp Lanier 44:41

3M ago44:41

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What does it mean to 10X your life?Why are we so afraid to go “backwards” financially?And what’s really driving our desire for more, more, more?Today, Alyson and I talk about developing a healthy high achiever mindset. We explore scarcity, motivation, and what really drives us to be “set for life.” https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2025/03/set-for-l…

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