Best Jerry Brooks Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Miller: How To Find Motives You Never Want To Retire From 1:10:33

38m ago1:10:33

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I continue to concern myself with the concept of retirement, and the concern isn’t just for those who are older in age. It’s completely relevant for my kids just leaving home and entering into their adult lives. I find so very few people retiring who are leading fulfilling lives. At the end of the day, we just want purpose, the subject of my last e…

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The Righteous Brothers (Part 2) 26:53

2h ago26:53

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WTOP's Jason Fraley catches up with Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers, who bring their farewell tour to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Aug. 15. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer discusses the cinematic impact of his biggest hits, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” (“Top Gun”), “Unchained Melody” (“Ghost”) and the Oscar-winning “…

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Purpose vs Negativity: Is Lack Of Purpose Responsible For Conspiracy Theorists & Negativity? 17:16

4h ago17:16

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In this episode I’m looking at the connection between lack of purpose and increased negativity. Is there a correlation between idle time and negativity bias? Obviously I think there is or I wouldn’t pose the question. I have an admitted positivity bias. But when I step back and look at the big picture of our culture, I can’t help but see connection…

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Indigo Girls 34:19

2h ago34:19

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Emily Saliers of the folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, who will join Melissa Etheridge on a double bill at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Aug. 24-25. They discuss the duo's journey from Georgia to the Grammys with transcendent hits like "Galileo" and “Closer to Fine," the latter returning to the zeitgeist last summer in G…

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Permission To Not Have A Stance On Every Issue 15:42

1h ago15:42

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I’m going from our values to today’s cultural issues. Considering your values which we covered in the previous episode will help you better understand your own position on the issues. Or if you even want one. I argue that it’s near impossible to have a concrete stance or even in-depth knowledge of every issue. Why? There are too many and if anythin…

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Keanu Reeves' Dogstar 32:52

1d ago32:52

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews drummer Rob Mailhouse of Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar, which rock the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday night. Mailhouse discuses his early days in D.C. at American and Catholic Universities before meeting Keanu Reeves at an L.A. grocery store in 1991 to form Dogstar, which recently reu…

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Social Credit Report: The Qualities Everyone Wants To Know About Each Other 14:54

1d ago14:54

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In this episode Social Credit Report: The Qualities Everyone Wants To Know About Each Other. With anyone you care about or are interested in caring about or relying on, you want to know what they are about. What they value. Which is ultimately, what you can count on. Think about it like a social credit report. A credit report tries to measure if yo…

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Patrick Lencioni: Grappling With Values & How To Balance Social Issues 1:31:27

3h ago1:31:27

1:31:27

We look at how our values fuel our drive and how they often come into friction with today’s sociopolitical issues that I feel we are pressured to all have a solid stance on. I see and have felt the tension it can cause. What we grapple with as individuals affects our work and where we work and the corporations that influence and employ much of the …

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Barenaked Ladies 31:06

2h ago31:06

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, who rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland exactly "one week" from today on Monday, August 12. They discuss the band’s Canadian roots and their biggest hits from “The Old Apartment” to “One Week,” from "It’s All Been Done” to “Pinch Me,” as well as his favorite songs from …

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OTL #929: Preserving Illinois wetlands, Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music, The Secret History of William Warren 40:07

13h ago40:07

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Mike Stephen learns about efforts to preserve Illinois wetlands from Jennifer Bamberg, investigative reporter at Investigate Midwest, gets into Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music with band founder Josh Siegal, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues drummer William Warren.By Mike Stephen

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Richard Leider: The Pope Of Purpose On How To Better Understand Your Callings and Gifts 1:35:07

3d ago1:35:07

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Nothing drives us like a purpose. We love stories of epic circumstances that led to heroic acts. Whether it’s Martin Luther King or your favorite fictional superhero who saves the world. Yet most of us lead lives that don’t feel so epic and the idea of having a purpose can sound far fetched and yes, even fictional. I feel the topic has gotten so di…

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KiKi Layne & Barry Jenkins 22:37

12m ago22:37

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WTOP's Jason Fraley celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of influential author and activist James Baldwin by flashing back to a 2018 interview with actress KiKi Layne, who starred in Barry Jenkins' brilliant film adaptation of Baldwin's 1974 novel "If Beale Street Could Talk." Rounding out this episode is a replay of Jenkins' conversa…

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Why We Love The Olympics & How We Can Emulate It In Our Own Lives 14:33

42m ago14:33

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We watch the Olympics because it inspires us. Watching people give it their all just touches us at a soul level. Being brought to the very limit of our ability and pulling through is a deep, human experience. Some of us have experienced this from a voluntary activity like sports. Some of you have experienced it from trauma and being victimized. Now…

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The Doobie Brothers 22:55

2h ago22:55

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Sunday. Johnstone describes forming the band as its original lead singer before teaming with Michael McDonald to play countless hits from the band’s different eras, including “Listen to the Music,” …

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Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs - What If We Were All Rated? 17:20

32m ago17:20

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I’m taking aim at Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow first introduced the concept of a hierarchy of needs in his 1943 paper, titled "A Theory of Human Motivation.” The point was to showcase that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs. What I want you to pay attention to and consider is th…

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Tom Papa 23:56

5h ago23:56

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews comedian Tom Papa, who cracks up Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland this Friday night. He reflects on his journey in standup comedy and teases his latest standup material as he prepares for his upcoming Netflix special. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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What Jerry Seinfeld Teaches Us About Our Current & Future Selves 14:26

9d ago14:26

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I’ve long been curious about the difference in our immediate drive and our future drive. I often refer to it as our appetites. We have the appetite of what I want right now, and what I want in the future, and they don’t often align. Right now I want to eat that donut. In the future I want to lose weight. And the conflict. We think it takes self dis…

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Hootie & The Blowfish (Part 2) 23:53

3d ago23:53

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist Mark Bryan as the band rocks Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Maryland before forming the band with Darius Rucker in South Carolina to release their breakthrough album "Cracked Rear View," which is celebrating its 30th…

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Bill Weir: Our Story Effects The Planet & How And Why To Do Anything That Matters 1:51:46

1d ago1:51:46

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I’m more focused than ever on how our personal stories are what drives us. Part of my own story is care and concern for our planet. Not because I’m so altruistic, but I adore the outdoors. It’s my playground and I selfishly want it conserved and protected so I can keep enjoying it…and my grandkids can as well. So I’m driven to help conserve and pro…

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S1E174 - Raumesh Akbari, Brandy Flynn, and Alicia Denton 58:37

4d ago58:37

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Episode Notes Guests include TN. State Senator Raumesh Akbari. As a delegate to the Democratic Party, and who some consider a rising star, what is her take on the change at the top of the ticket and can Kamala Harris make history twice. Also, what she thinks about the state Republican Party plan to take over Shelby County. Next, mental health issue…

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Zachary Levi & Zooey Deschanel 15:26

1h ago15:26

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Zachary Levi & Zooey Deschanel, who visit Washington D.C. for a sneak peek at their new movie "Harold and the Purple Crayon" tomorrow night at the Library of Congress. They discuss the magic of the family-friendly flick adapted from the classic children’s book, as well as Zooey’s memories of “Elf,” “500 Days of Summer…

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OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day 40:10

10d ago40:10

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Mike Stephen learns about Chicago City Council action regarding additional dwelling units from Cityscape Chicago founder and CEO Steven Vance, discusses the money flowing through the upcoming Chicago School Board election with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and chats with La Case Norte executive director Jose Munoz about Hope for Homes…

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Hugh Jackman 23:35

2h ago23:35

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WTOP's Jason Fraley flashes back to his interview with Hugh Jackman as "Deadpool & Wolverine" opens in movie theaters nationwide today. They spoke in 2017 shortly after the release of "Logan" when Jackman visited the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for "A Night of Laughter and Song." You'll also hear Bob Roth, President of the David Lynch Foundat…

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What Attracts Us To Our Work vs What Keeps Us There 1:16:36

3h ago1:16:36

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We are driven to our work for many reasons. Those reasons we go into the job, the career, or the business are what dictate our overall happiness and success, yet most of us go after it for the wrong reasons, and suffer for it. This is a show anyone working will want to listen to, but I’ll tell you, I feel it should be a requirement for today’s yout…

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Jeff Jarrett 30:05

4h ago30:05

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star Jeff Jarrett, who visits Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland tomorrow night. They discuss his journey as a third-generation star in professional wrestling, from his father’s territory days to his own successful runs in the WWF, WCW, TNA and now AEW. (Theme M…

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Start Your Journey To Wisdom By Shifting From Directing Yourself To Understanding Yourself 13:34

12d ago13:34

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I’ve spent a lifetime labeled as a high achiever. High performer. I bet you have as well. We have become experts in doing things. Going after things. Getting things done. And there are benefits to this. And yet the consummate mid life crisis is often a result of using ourselves as a tool and not knowing ourselves at all. In my recent conversation w…

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Self-Protection: Why You Want To Admit To It & How To Balance It For Your Good 12:34

6d ago12:34

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Something happens in your life. A stimulus if you will. Something happens, somebody says or does something, and you have an immediate and uncontrollable reaction. Boom. This is natural and it is the human experience. Here is what happens though. Your brain does what it’s made to do. It attaches meaning to what happened. It creates a story based upo…

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#134: Corey Mintz — Freelance Food Reporter for The New York Times, Eater and more, Hospitality Operations Advisor, author of ‘The Next Supper: The End of Dining as we Know It’ 26:36

16d ago26:36

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2024 is going to be remembered for a lot of things, one of them being that it was the year we finally moved past the COVID-19 Pandemic. Industries everywhere are claiming to ‘be back’ to pre-pandemic functions, with everything from return to office initiatives to the National Restaurant Association boasting that restaurants are back to 2019 rates o…

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Stop Fighting Yourself & Learn How To Honor And Manage Your Natural Reactions 15:29

1h ago15:29

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There is a common belief and drive that we have good and bad in us. That we are at war with our flesh. We mean well but we fall to this darkness inside of us. I’m a spiritual guy who has placed faith in Jesus. Just my personal decision. I have decided to put faith in the existence of good and evil. But here I’m going to step outside and look at thi…

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S1E173 - Steve Mulroy, Karen Camper, and Yolanda Fant 57:33

1d ago57:33

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Episode Notes Guests include Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. He joins me live in studio to talk about his ouster attempt from Sen. Brent Taylor and House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Also, his latestattempt at bail reform. State Rep. Karen Camper represents many areas including the Whitehaven community. It was scheduled for the second part…

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As I Lay Dying 30:26

3h ago30:26

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis as the Grammy-nominated metalcore band rocks The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Friday night. They discuss the band’s evolution across all of their albums, as well Lambesis' own personal journey seeking redemption, forgiveness and a second chance. (Theme Music: Scott Buck…

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Dick Schwartz: You Are A Multiple Personality & How To Use All Your Parts To Heal Yourself 1:51:44

1d ago1:51:44

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In this episode I have a paradigm shift that will alter your drive. We are all raised in the mono-mind belief system, the idea that we have one mind, and from this one mind we have an infinite amount of differing thoughts and emotions and impulses and urges. That we often feel are competing against each other. We think of our good selves and our ba…

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OTL #927: Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide, Revisiting Chicago Rents, The Secret History of Avondale Electric 42:28

5h ago42:28

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Mike Stephen learns about the upcoming judicial election guide from Injustice Watch with senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros, revisits an initiative that provides housing opportunities for Chicagoans, and discovers the Secret History of North Side rockers Avondale Electric.By Mike Stephen

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NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys 18:21

1h ago18:21

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Joey Fatone of NSYNC who teams with AJ McLean of The Backstreet Boys for a special boy-band combo concert at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this Saturday night. They discuss potential singing mashups like "Tearin' Up My Heart" vs. "Quit Playing Games with My Heart," as well as similarities between the danc…

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Chad Jeffers: Find Out What Drives Carrie Underwood’s Guitarist of 17 years & How You Can Flourish On Your Own Stage 1:05:20

18d ago1:05:20

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I’m looking at what drives someone who is on some of the biggest stages in the world, and the examples we can apply to our own lives. I’m curious about celebrities, and it seems we all are. My curiosity is around why we generally think they have something we don’t. How they got something we don’t have. And we often think of them as more driven than…

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