Best Dave Burnett Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:23:33

17m ago1:23:33

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Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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019 - 5 Books That Changed My Life 32:35

1h ago32:35

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Today it is just me, I wanted to share with you some of the books that have had the biggest impacts on my life to date, I hope you find this useful and let me know if you have read any of these and what you thought! Thank you for listening, this one was made for your enjoyment. You can now TEXT me your feedback HERE! To Help The Show Please rate & …

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:26:22

19m ago1:26:22

1:26:22

When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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The Commander Within with Mike Bledsoe 7:04

19h ago7:04

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In this episode, Mike Bledsoe discusses the concept of Commander's Intent and its importance in military decision making and planning. He explains that Commander's Intent is a publicly stated description of the end state and key tasks of an operation, developed by a small group and a commander. It serves as a basis for staff and subordinates to dev…

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Episode 1568 - Greg Fitzsimmons 1:22:36

15m ago1:22:36

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Greg Fitzsimmons returns to WTF after a 13 year absence, but his dynamic with Marc remains the same as it was when they were comics starting out in Boston almost four decades ago. With a new comedy special out, Greg talks with Marc about his unhealthy relationship with worry, how he broke the self-destructive cycles of his family, and how his relat…

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018 - Dave Ferguson - Martial Arts, Mental Resilience & Health Strategies for Middle-Aged Men 50:46

16h ago50:46

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Today we’re learning from Dave Ferguson. Dave worked for 25 years in the civil service and has recently founded of the Integrated Martial Arts (IMA) Method, the only martial arts program designed exclusively for middle aged men's needs. Expect to find out what Dave has learnt from over 40 years being involved with martial arts, why he decided to fo…

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From Command to Chaos with Mike Bledsoe 8:57

1d ago8:57

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In this episode, Mike Bledsoe shares a revised version of the first chapter of his book. He discusses his decision to leave the military and the fears and challenges he faced during the transition. He emphasizes the need for veterans to find a new mission and purpose in life after leaving the military. Takeaways Leaving the military and transitioni…

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Episode 1567 - Paul W. Downs 1:32:01

39m ago1:32:01

1:32:01

Over the past four years, Paul W. Downs has been one of the people responsible for constructing the ongoing story of a lifer standup comic on the show Hacks. Paul talks with Marc about how his comedy background is very different from the fictional Deborah Vance, with his training at the UCB Theater, his days at the vanguard of internet video comedy…

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Episode 1566 - Michael Rooker 1:26:32

19m ago1:26:32

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Michael Rooker is known for playing a variety of menacing and intense characters. But menace was something he was always good at, as the protective older brother of six sisters. And intensity is often something people misread because he’s hard of hearing. Michael talks with Marc about growing up in Alabama with no electricity or running water, his …

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017 - Suzanne Jabour - What Can We Do To Support Those Who Are Grieving? 56:42

7d ago56:42

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Today we are learning from Suzanne Jabour, she is a grief educator, working with business leaders & businesses to build grief resilience. Expect to learn about Suzanne’s own journey through grief, why it needs to be addressed better in the workplace and how we can begin to create connection instead of isolation in our own experiences. Thank you for…

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Episode 1565 - Blair Socci 1:33:35

4m ago1:33:35

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Blair Socci comes from an athletic family with a hardened ancestral backstory involving throat slashing and exile. But despite her exterior toughness, Blair spent her youth enjoying poetry, journaling and creative writing. If she hadn't caught the comedy bug, she intended to become a novelist. Blair and Marc talk about her volleyball prowess, how a…

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The Truth About Veteran Reintegration with Mike Bledsoe 8:36

1d ago8:36

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This is the reading of the first chapter of a book called 'The Mission After', which is a veteran reintegration course. The chapter discusses the lack of training and support for military personnel when they are discharged and the challenges they face when transitioning into civilian life. It also highlights the shortcomings of existing programs an…

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Episode 1564 - Moon Zappa 1:34:44

1d ago1:34:44

1:34:44

When Moon Zappa was on the show back in 2013, she and Marc started dating shortly thereafter. Now that Moon has just written her memoir, Earth to Moon, she and Marc sit down for their first real conversation since their abrupt breakup. Moon talks about the forensic investigation she did of her life, the emotional damage she took from her mother, th…

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016 - Lauren Callahan - Ultramarathons, Gut Health Tips & Publishing Books 50:08

14d ago50:08

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Today we are learning from Lauren Callahan, she is a gut health expert, Reiki master, ultra runner, Ironman athlete and the owner of Goddess Health. Expect to learn about Lauren’s journey into ultra running, how we could all improve our gut health and what led to her decision to publish her first book. Thank you for listening, this one was made for…

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A Season of Consequences 5:03

10d ago5:03

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As I woke up this morning, what I heard went something like this, “This is as the Ninth of Av for the Church in America.” For those who may not be familiar with the “Ninth of Av,” Av is a month on the Hebrew Calendar. It usually falls in a July/August time frame on our modern calendar. The Ninth day of Av was a significant decision day in the Histo…

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Episode 1563 - Beth Stelling 1:30:39

7d ago1:30:39

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When Marc saw Beth Stelling’s Netflix special, he knew there was something he found familiar. It turns out they both have a similar process of making comedy out of trauma. Beth talks with Marc about the childhood event that informed most of the way she addresses difficult subjects in her act and how speaking up about an abusive relationship led to …

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Cold Therapy Solutions: Filling the Gap with Craig Mayville 1:38:10

15d ago1:38:10

1:38:10

Join The Mission After Community FREE Our guest today is Craig Mayville, a five-year Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Vätten Cold Plunge. Craig has over 11 years of experience in military aviation maintenance and exotic car maintenance, and he now focuses on enhancing wellness through cold plunge technology. Today, he will share insights on his tran…

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Episode 1562 - Jimmie Dale Gilmore 1:27:09

8d ago1:27:09

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One of the reasons singer-songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore didn’t get a solo record deal until he was in his 40s is because he took an extended time away from music to live in a spiritual community. Jimmie and Marc talk about the search for enlightenment in the midst of being a trendsetter for Americana music. They also talk about Jimmie’s band The F…

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015 - Terry Tucker - College Basketball, SWAT Hostage Negotiating & 12 Years Of Fighting Cancer 55:11

21d ago55:11

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Today we are learning from Terry Tucker, who aims to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary lives, through speaking and coaching. Expect to learn what his time as a SWAT hostage negotiator taught him, how battling cancer for over 12 years has changed his outlook on life and what he has learned from writing his first book. Thank …

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Episode 48: Gareth Ward - Best Selling Author of The Bookshop Detectives 59:02

10d ago59:02

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Today we're back and talking to the delightful Gareth Ward, author of comic fantasy, cosy fantasy and bookshop owner. This is a fantastic conversation that covers some marvellous geekery. Gareth's new book, co-written with his partner Louise Ward is out now. You can find out more by going to http://www.garethwardauthor.com or https://www.penguin.co…

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Episode 1561 - Anna Akana 1:23:33

27d ago1:23:33

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Moving from place to place throughout her childhood was difficult on Anna Akana, but it was growing up alongside the internet that really changed her life. Anna tells Marc how her career as a comedian and actor got going when she turned to YouTube after dealing with the lack of Asian representation in traditional media. Anna also explains how she b…

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Green Beret Seeking Purpose with Dave Fielding 1:10:33

1M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Join The Mission After Community FREE Our guest today is Dave Fielding, a U.S. Army Green Beret turned intelligence officer. Growing up north of Boston in a blue-collar family, Dave was inspired by his grandfather, a World War II veteran, and pursued challenging endeavors from a young age. His early experiences in the Boy Scouts and near-death expe…

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Episode 1560 - Wolfgang Van Halen 1:24:47

1M ago1:24:47

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For Wolfgang Van Halen, learning the drums, guitar and bass came easier than learning to deal with the trolling and resentment he faced for being the son of Eddie Van Halen. Wolfgang tells Marc how touring as part of Van Halen taught him what to avoid in his career and helped him gain perspective on the type of music he wanted to make on his own. T…

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014 - Chloe Gibbons - Space Law, Lessons From Travelling & Pole Dance 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Today we are learning from Chloe Gibbons, whom I’ve known for 12 years, seeing her journey firsthand from College to now working in Law. Expect to learn when a legal career first appealed to her, what a typical day looks like, and how exercise has benefitted her mental health. Thank you for listening, this one was made for your enjoyment. Follow Ch…

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Episode 1559 - Clare O'Kane 1:28:17

1M ago1:28:17

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When two comics are on tour together, one of the best places to get to know each other is in a car while driving between gigs. Clare O’Kane and Marc didn’t have much history together before Clare started opening for Marc, so they recorded their drive from Cleveland to Detroit and talked about their shared experiences with depression, shaving their …

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A Veteran's Path to Peace: The Power of Micro-Dosing 20:02

1M ago20:02

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Are you a veteran seeking peace and healing? Discover how micro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms can transform your life in our new video, "A Veteran's Path to Peace: The Power of Micro-Dosing." Join Mike Bledsoe as he shares his personal journey from struggle to strength through the use of psilocybin mushrooms. In this video, you’ll learn about the ben…

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Episode 1558 - Shalom Auslander 1:30:12

1M ago1:30:12

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Shalom Auslander gave voice to something Marc was thinking for most of his life: That he’s been living in a world of Feh. What that Yiddish word means and why Shalom believes it’s an organizing idea that’s been forced on human beings, particularly Jews, for thousands of years is the subject of Shalom’s new book. Shalom and Marc talk about breaking …

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013 - George TheTinMen - Why Are Men Being Left Out Of The Conversation? 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Today we are learning from George, who runs a blog and social media presence called ‘TheTinMen’. George aims to widen perspectives around men, discussing the unpopular other half of gender equality, along with men’s mental health. Expect to learn what motivates George to keep doing what he does, why men are taking their own lives at such a high rat…

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Bob Newhart from 2014 and 2018 2:03:10

25d ago2:03:10

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First, hear Marc's 2014 conversation with Bob Newhart from Bob's home in Bel-Air. Then, a follow-up conversation from 2018 where Marc and Bob talked on the phone. Bob Newhart died on July 18, 2024, at age 94. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted o…

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Episode 1557 - Dan St. Germain 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

It’s been a long time since Dan St. Germain had his first big gig as an opener with Marc in Sacramento. As the years have gone by, Dan took a few breaks from standup, worked as a writer on several TV series, dealt with the heartbreak of a declining parent, and struggled with sobriety. Dan tells Marc how he managed to pull things together, get clean…

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Post-Traumatic Growth Secrets with Dr. Rich Tedeschi 1:07:33

28d ago1:07:33

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Download "10 Military Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Career... and Your Life" Today’s guest is Dr. Richard Tedeschi, the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth in Virginia and Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served for 42 years. Dr. Tedeschi has developed programs ba…

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Episode 1556 - Trey Anastasio 1:48:20

2M ago1:48:20

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Despite Phish’s enormous following, frontman Trey Anastasio still sees himself as an outsider. Trey talks with Marc about his earliest influences, which were not jam bands, but groups like the Jackson 5 and musicals from Broadway. They also talk about the pressure Phish encountered after Jerry Garcia died, how the party scene surrounding the band s…

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012 - Raffaella Di Palma - Gym Confidence, Moving Continents & Learning From Grief 50:57

1M ago50:57

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Today we are learning from Raffaella Di Palma, she works as a Personal Trainer, encouraging and inspiring people to become more confident both inside and outside of the gym. Expect to learn how she got into the fitness industry, what she’s learned from moving to a different continent and how grief has shaped her perspective moving forward. Thank yo…

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Episode 1555 - Clarence Maclin 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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Clarence Maclin was uniquely suited to make his film debut in the new movie Sing Sing, starring alongside Colman Domingo. That’s because the film is based on a real life group of incarcerated men at Sing Sing prison and Clarence plays a fictionalized version of himself. Clarence talks with Marc about how a theater program run by an organization cal…

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Feminine Power, Military Roots with Christy Campbell 1:33:07

1M ago1:33:07

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Download "10 Military Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Career... and Your Life" Today’s guest is Christy Campbell, founder of Fitme Nutrition and co-founder of Coaching Biz Manager. Christy, a Navy veteran, has spent the last decade helping people build strong, healthy bodies through coaching and fitness. She is passionate about personal development…

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Episode 1554 - Stavros Halkias 1:31:33

2M ago1:31:33

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Stavros Halkias titled his Netflix special Fat Rascal in part because he doesn’t know any other reality than a life with addictive food issues. Marc is no stranger to addiction or food-based trauma, so he can relate. But both Stavros and Marc can also still get really excited talking about Greek food and their love of diners. Stavros explains the f…

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011 - What Made Me Start This Podcast? 25:46

2M ago25:46

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Today it is just me, I’ve been asked by a couple of people to do a bit more of an in depth look at my story and my journey into where I am now. Although the podcast aims to learn from other people, I think it’s important that you get to know me properly too. Than you for listening, this one was made for your enjoyment. You can now TEXT me your feed…

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Episode 1553 - Julianne Nicholson 1:35:15

2M ago1:35:15

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Julianne Nicholson came over to the garage at the right time. With Marc deep in the middle of an acting job, it was helpful for both his curiosity and his confidence to talk to an expert actor like Julianne who is so versatile in all her performances, from movies like Black Mass to her Emmy-winning performance in Mare of Easttown. Julianne and Marc…

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Finding Identity and Purpose After Leaving the Military with Garret Biss 1:07:41

2M ago1:07:41

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Download "10 Military Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Career... and Your Life" Today’s guest is Garret Biss, a retired Marine Corps Pilot, addiction recovery coach, and TEDx Speaker. After retiring in 2015, Garret faced anxiety, depression, and displacement, turning to alcohol until suicidal ideation spurred change. Mentoring helped him overcome ad…

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Episode 1552 - Paul Scheer 1:38:06

2M ago1:38:06

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When Paul Scheer was on WTF back in 2010, he spoke about things in his past that he never before spoke about publicly. That conversation with Marc started Paul on a journey of self-discovery that continued as he built a family, grew his career and dealt with the relationships in his life that had deeply unresolved issues. All of this culminated in …

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010 - Chris Burnett - How To Start Having Meaningful & Intentional Conversations 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Today we are learning from Chris Burnett, he is the founder of ‘that conversations movement’ and on the back of that has written a book detailing his journey. Chris aims to inspire people all over to have more in-depth and meaningful conversations with people in their lives. Follow Chris on Insta: @thatconversationsmovement www.conversationsmovemen…

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Episode 1551 - Gareth Reynolds 1:31:50

2M ago1:31:50

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Gareth Reynolds was struggling in show business as a comic, a writer, an actor, you name it. But not unlike Marc, he finally broke through when he started hosting a podcast along with fellow comic Dave Anthony, The Dollop, where Dave tells stories from history that Gareth knows nothing about. Gareth and Marc talk about what led to the creation of t…

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What Running Across Australia Taught A Veteran About Healing with Will Burnett 1:25:26

2M ago1:25:26

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Download "10 Military Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Career... and Your Life" Our guest today is Will Burnett, a decorated veteran, father of four, loving husband, and a dedicated practitioner in healing. With 10 years of hands-on and theoretical experience in biology, psychology, psychotherapy, and behavioral science, Will has made a global impac…

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009 - Tom Hughes - Growing Up Dyslexic, Firefighting Rescues & Why Agility Testing Is Flawed 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

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Today we are learning from Tom Hughes, he currently works as an Officer in the Fire Service after previously studying and working in Sport Science and Rehabilitation. We will be finding out what it is like to grow up and study whilst living with Dyslexia & Dyspraxia, how the way we look at agility may be flawed and how Tom’s experiences have led hi…

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Episode 1550 - Jewel 1:31:54

2M ago1:31:54

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Jewel Kilcher left her troubled home life in Alaska as a teenager, hitchhiking her way across the country and living in her car before becoming a music superstar known globally by her first name. Jewel talks with Marc about how she used creativity to overcome anxiety, how Bob Dylan factored into her breakthrough, and how she feared becoming a stati…

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Episode 1549 - Geezer Butler 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

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As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward …

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Heroic Hearts Project: Connecting Veterans to Psychedelic Therapy 1:31:05

3M ago1:31:05

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Our guest today is Jesse Gould, founder and president of the Heroic Hearts Project, a nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, Jesse founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing t…

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Episode 1548 - Jude Law 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

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Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts in…

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008 - Harry Jankel, aka. The Casual Gamer - Full Time YouTube, Nicole Kidman & Following Creativity 1:07:30

3M ago1:07:30

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Today we are learning from Harry Jankel, he created a YouTube channel called ‘The Casual Gamer’ having left behind well paying jobs and job security in order to follow his passion. Expect to find out what lead him to making that big decision, what are some of the toughest challenges a YouTuber faces and how he continues to stay motivated to produce…

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:44:04

2M ago1:44:04

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Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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