Best Jess Mendes Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering Sérgio Mendes 23:38

26d ago23:38

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Sérgio Mendes died last month. He was 83 and had been dealing with long COVID for several months. His band Brasil '66 was at the forefront of a bossa nova explosion that introduced the genre to listeners across the world. When Mendes joined us nearly a decade ago, he talked about how his music evolved over the years and he got into the show at Carn…

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From Broken Boys to Mended Men: The Inspiring Faith Journey of Patrick Morley 55:13

18m ago55:13

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Send us a text Hello, friends! Patricia Holbrook here, sharing our latest episode of "God-sized Stories." This time, I'm joined by the incredible Patrick Morley, author and founder of "Man in the Mirror." We explore the powerful balance between accountability and compassion, drawing from biblical principles to inspire emotional and spiritual healin…

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James Adomian 37:27

19m ago37:27

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James Adomian is a comedian with a foot in two worlds. He's a stand-up comedian and impressionist who's performed on the Late Late Show, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live and many more. He's got a brand new stand-up special out now called James Adomian: Path of Most Resistance. He joins us to talk about the new special and even does a few impressions. Learn…

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#107 Not In Our Name: Rabbi Cat Zavis 56:18

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Disentangling Judaism from the Violence of Occupation “The way to manifest your sacredness is to embody sacredness – to treat all life as sacred.” – Rabbi Cat Zavis In this live SAND Community Gathering (October 2024) Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo were in discussion with Rabbi Cat Zavis, a renowned Jewsish teacher, writer, and social justice activist. …

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DeMar DeRozan 44:19

22h ago44:19

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DeMar DeRozan is a basketball player for the Sacramento Kings. He's a six time NBA All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist. DeRozan just released a memoir: Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm. He joins us to talk about some tough subjects covered in the book like his struggle with depression. He also gets into what it was like to be named dropp…

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From Soccer to Faith: Ben Locke's Story of Healing and Divine Presence 36:52

4d ago36:52

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Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ben Locke, the author of "In Our Suffering, Lord, Be Near," on this compelling episode of "God-sized Stories." Ben shares his incredible journey of faith, vulnerability, and resilience. From growing up in church to straying during his soccer career, and ultimately finding his way back to God…

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#106 Black Palestinian Solidarity: Faith Gay, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart & Imam Adeyinka Mendes 1:00:41

7d ago1:00:41

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In this episode we present excerpts from the recent conversation (June 2024) as part of SAND’s “Conversations on Palestine” around the premiere of the film Where Olive Trees Weep hosted by the directors of the film and co-founders of SAND, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. You can watch this full conversation and 22 others at Where Olive Trees Weep: 23 Co…

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The Bullseye Halloween Spooktacular: R.L. Stine, Andy Daly, and Elvira 1:25:34

8d ago1:25:34

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Good gourd! It's a very special Halloween Spooktacular edition of Bullseye, where we're revisiting some of our best Halloween interviews. First up: R.L. Stine, creator of the Goosebumps series. Then, a very special visit from comedian Andy Daly with the song that changed his life: The Monster Mash! Finally, the "damned" finale: Cassandra Peterson, …

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Overcoming Pornography: Strategies for Church Leaders and Communities with Sam Black 38:42

11d ago38:42

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Send us a text Join me in this powerful episode of God-sized Stories as I sit down with Sam Black, a distinguished journalist and author of "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It". We dive deep into the pervasive issue of pornography within the church and its devastating effects on ministries and individual…

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Music producer Nicolay on the Prince song that changed his life 18:13

12d ago18:13

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Nicolay of the Foreign Exchange joins us to talk about the song that changed his life. A Prince track that, honestly, we were very surprised hadn't been picked yet. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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#105 From Grief to Liberation: Ash Canty 50:07

13d ago50:07

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Ash Canty (he/him) is a trans masc, afro-indigenous, non-binary Psychic Medium & Death Guide. He support's and walks others in the threshold of their own unique death and dying process. He is led by spirit and his West African Benin, Eastern Band Cherokee, Northern Haudenosaunee and Blackfeet ancestors as well as the natural world in all that he do…

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Rapper MAVI on his latest album 'Shadowbox' 51:30

18d ago51:30

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MAVI is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. In recent years, he's become one to watch. On his latest album Shadowbox his flow teems with self doubt and anxiety. The melodies and samples linger long after the record's finished. MAVI joins us on the latest episode of Bullseye to discuss the record. The themes in his albums are often filled with …

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Prayer Walking Across America: The McKinneys' Story of Faith, Love, and Evangelism 53:20

18d ago53:20

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Send us a text Hey y’all! 😊 Welcome to another inspiring episode of "God-sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook." I am thrilled to bring you a heartwarming and faith-affirming conversation with Rick and Jane McKinney. In this episode, Rick and Jane share their profound journey of faith, love, and obedience to God's calling. We delve into their transf…

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Jordan Morris 41:01

19d ago41:01

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Jordan Morris is a comedy writer, podcast host, and author. His new graphic novel Youth Group follows a teen who apprehensively joins a Christian youth group and comes to find that demons are real! Fear not, as the youth group is intent on exorcising the demons from whence they came. We get into Jordan's graphic novel and so much more on Bullseye. …

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#104 Turning Toward the Heart: Pir Zia Inayat Khan 58:58

20d ago58:58

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In this Community Gathering (October 2024) Zaya and Maurizio were in discussion with Pir Zia Inayat Khan, a renowned spiritual teacher in the Sufi tradition, and explored the practice of turning toward the heart — a fundamental concept in Sufism and many other spiritual paths. Can we see the heart not just as a physical organ, but as a center of co…

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Barry Sonnenfeld 39:27

22d ago39:27

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What do the films Men in Black, The Addams Family and Raising Arizona all have in common? They were all shot by cinematographer and director Barry Sonnenfeld. He's responsible for filming and directing some of the biggest movies from the 20th century. He joins us to talk about his new memoir and reflect on his many years in show business. Learn mor…

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Tired of Being Tired: Jess Connolly’s Approach to Sustainable Rest 28:38

29d ago28:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I am thrilled to sit down with the remarkable Jess Connolly, a beloved author and speaker. Together, we dive deep into the impactful themes of her latest book, "Tired of Being Tired." Jess shares her personal journey through physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional exhaustion, and how passages like Matthew 11:28 of…

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#103 Justice & Joy: Dr. Kamilah Majied 57:35

27d ago57:35

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD, is a contemplative inclusivity and equity consultant, mental health therapist, clinical educator, researcher, and internationally engaged consultant on building inclusivity and equity using meditative practices. She is the author of Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living (Sounds True, 20…

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Herb Alpert 36:28

30d ago36:28

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Herb Alpert is most famous for the music he created with his band, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. His career as a musician and producer has spanned over six decades, breaking ground on artists like The Police and Janet Jackson. In the nine years since Herb was last on Bullseye, he's dropped nine more records. We revisit our conversation with the …

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Dancing Through Trials: Brant Hansen’s Insights on Joy, Peace, and Christian Authenticity 46:22

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Send us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of God-sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook! This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Brant Hansen. As an award-winning radio show host, podcaster, and author, Brant brings an incredible depth of wisdom and joy to our conversation. In this episode, we dive into the comple…

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#102 Poetry and Grief in Times of Genocide: Jess Semaan 59:33

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In this SAND Community Gathering (September 2024) Zaya and Maurizio sat down with Jess Semaan, poet, psychotherapist and facilitator to explore the intersection of poetry and grief in the context of genocide. They drew from her research on genocide, as well as her personal and professional experiences, Jess tended to our psycho-spiritual profound s…

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André 3000 51:06

1M ago51:06

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André 3000 is one of the greatest rappers to ever grace a microphone. He is, of course, one half of the Grammy winning rap group Outkast. Between the years of 1995 and 2006, he and his partner Big Boi released some of the most iconic rap records of all time. Late last year André released an album called New Blue Sun. It's an ambient spiritual jazz …

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Small talk with Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson 37:28

1M ago37:28

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Earlier this year, Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair put together an audio book called The Art of Small Talk. Think of it as a guide on navigating through brief conversations with strangers. In the audio book, they discuss why small talk is important and how it brings us as human beings, living our lives, closer together. On this episode, Jessica …

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#101 Apian Wisdom: Michael Joshin Thiele 51:43

1M ago51:43

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In this episode, Michael Reiley engages in an insightful discussion with Michael Joshin Thiele, a honeybee conservationist and president of Apis Arborea. The conversation explores the intersections of cultural, spiritual, and ecological dimensions of natural honeybee life. Michael Joshin Thiele is an apiculture consultant and founder and president …

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Eve 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Eve is an icon in hip-hop, a west Philly rapper whose flow, style and production helped define the genre in the early 2000s. She's released three incredible albums–all of which reached either gold or platinum–and stands out as the first lady of rap collective The Ruff Ryders. Eve covers it all in her new memoir, Who's that Girl?. It's about Eve's j…

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Jay Lowder's Faith Journey: Tackling Mental Health and Suicide with God’s Help | God Sized Stories 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Send us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of "God-sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook." In this episode, we are honored to have Jay Lowder as our special guest. Jay shares his powerful testimony of overcoming deep despair and finding God during his darkest moments. Jay Lowder, a native Texan, grew up in the culturally-rich environment of…

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#100 Sacred Solidarity with Palestine: Sounds of SAND Second Year 1:49:01

2M ago1:49:01

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Welcome to our 100th episode of the Sounds of SAND podcast, marking two years since we launched on September 8, 2022. As SAND grows and evolves with the changing times, we aim to integrate—not abandon—our foundational themes of spiritual awakening, embodiment, consciousness, and scientific wonder, while also confronting pressing global challenges s…

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Wendy and Lisa 50:42

2M ago50:42

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Wendy and Lisa recorded some stone cold classics with Prince's band The Revolution: Purple Rain, Raspberry Beret, Kiss, When Doves Cry and more. These days, they're known for their work composing scores for TV and movies: Heroes, Dangerous Minds, Crossing Jordan, and Nurse Jackie. Wendy and Lisa talk with us about their 40-plus year partnership, an…

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The Church's Challenge: Confronting Taboo Topics with Grace and Truth | Interview with Mike Novotny 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Send us a text Welcome to "God-sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook"! In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Mike Novotny, a passionate advocate for Christian love and brotherly unity. Mike Novotny's story is one of struggle and redemption. Growing up in the church, he was a devoted follower of Jesus but also battled with addiction t…

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The history of the Bronx with writer Ian Frazier 37:17

2M ago37:17

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Ian Frazier, is a writer who, for lack of a better term, does the thing. If there is a place that fascinates him he goes to that place, immerses himself in it, and writes about it. And that's exactly what he did for his new book about the Bronx called Paradise Bronx. He joins us to talk about the history of the New York borough and even tells us ho…

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#99 Addiction & Trauma: Dr. Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Dr. Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John M.A. (Hon.Doc), is a founding facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry, and is the author of 10 books, including the award winning book, “Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction” and “Detox Your Heart: Meditations for Emotional Trauma”. There are 8 Step Recovery meetings held in severa…

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Tyrese Gibson 33:02

2M ago33:02

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Tyrese Gibson is a renaissance man. He's a Grammy-nominated singer, blockbuster actor, an accomplished author, and model. His latest project is a crime drama–1992. It's set in Los Angeles, the day four police officers charged with beating Rodney King were acquitted. We talk about the film and the commercial that jump started his career. Plus, Tyres…

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Priscilla Shirer on her role in The Forge, her Ministry, and The Transformative Power Discipleship 10:25

2M ago10:25

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Send us a text Join us for this powerful episode, in which Patricia Holbrook interviews Priscilla Shirer, a celebrated author, Bible teacher, and actress. Dive deep into the heartfelt conversation about her experience reuniting with the cast of "War Room" of the Kendrick Brothers' latest movie, "The Forge." If you've been inspired by movies like 'W…

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Finding Purpose in Pain: Cindy Brinker Simmons' Journey of Joy Amidst Suffering 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Send us a text Join me for this heartwarming and inspiring episode of "God-sized Stories" as I interview author, businesswoman, and philanthropist Cindy Brinker Simmons. Together, we delve into the profound purpose behind life's challenges and the transformative power of faith. Cindy shares her remarkable journey through grief, including the loss o…

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Cartoonist Lynda Barry 33:50

2M ago33:50

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Lynda Barry is a legend of alternative comics. These days, she teaches at the University of Wisconsin. Her book What It Is, was recently re-issued on paperback. When we talked to Lynda in 2020, she'd just released Making Comics. It's sort of an illustrated guide on how to create comics. At the heart of the book is a belief Lynda has: Anybody can dr…

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