A Pokéwatch Podcast. Every two weeks Caitlin Pafford and Lauren Abraham watch three episodes of Pokémon the Series and spend an hour trying to untangela the mysteries that present themselves in the Pokémon universe.
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In this exciting new podcast executive coaches, mentors and community leaders Lauren Weinstein and Todd Jason explore the hidden superpowers that lie within each of us. Through interviews with incredible business leaders, scientists, authors, spiritual teachers (and more) their goal is to uncover the key qualities, mindset shifts and actionable tools we can use each day to unlock our hidden potential. You’ll leave each episode inspired, clear-headed and with a powerful game plan to put what ...
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Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
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What is your pivotal moment? The Life Shift Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever. We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But most importantly, we learn that we are not alone. The Life Shift podcast highlights life-altering moments and humanizes the struggles and triumphs throu ...
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In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower o ...
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Rehab Rebels: Alternative Career Paths for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Speech Language Pathology Professionals
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Do you feel burned out, not appreciated, undervalued both financially & professionally? Realized working in the health industry is not all it was promised to be? Are numbers & the bottom line prioritized over your health, job satisfaction, & high quality patient care causing you to dread going into work? You want to make a non-traditional career change but face sunken tuition cost, judgment for wanting to leave a secure career in the health field, & unsure about which alternative career dire ...
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from NARDWUAR, The Human Serviette! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 6th, 2009) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://…
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Episode 9: Magnetic Leadership Traits - Allison Kluger
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Would you like to have more gravitas and charisma? Learn how to shift your mindset as well as your voice and body language to amplify your confidence, presence and power in everyday life. The listen to this episode..... Allison Kluger is an award-winning media expert who’s well-known for her oversubscribed Personal Branding course at Stanford Busin…
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Ep 126: "How a Simple Breakfast Club Became a Tech Industry Relationship Powerhouse" with Morgan Barrett
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How did a casual breakfast meet-up transform into a thriving tech community? How did a junior lawyer become the King of Early Morning technology industry networking? After all wouldn’t you rather meet with great like minded people to start your day than at booze fueled happy hours? In this episode, Rob and Morgan Barrett dive into the origins of th…
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YOU KNEW IT WAS DUMB, BUT YOU DID IT ANYWAY! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! TOM SEES 4 PTA MOVIES IN A ROW! MIKE TRIES WHITE CASTLE!
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Phones ring on the topic "You knew it was dumb, but you did it anyway!" Also, OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! Mike takes up Tom's challenge and tries White Castle! Tom talks about going to see 4 Paul Thomas Anderson movies in a row, and re-evaluates them! Tom also finds out that Z-man took his 9 year old daughter to see Deadpool Vs. Wolverine! And more, on thi…
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Finding Roots as a Child of German & Jewish Refugees | Dena Rueb Romero
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In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Dena Rueb Romero shares her experiences growing up as the child of German Jewish refugees in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the impact of her family's past on her sense of identity and belonging. The conversation delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the search for a sense of rootedness, offering list…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Congressman SEAN Y. CONGRESSMAN! (Originally aired on February 7th, 2023) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.p…
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Episode 8: Unlocking Charisma and Magnetism - Glenn Kramon
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Glenn Kramon's writing classes are legendary at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was honored with the students' Distinguished Teaching Award in 2020. He's been an editor for The New York Times for more than a quarter-century. Perhaps his greatest gift is in the teaching of authentic human connection and relating, which incl…
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Ep 125: "Diversity Drives ROI in the 21st Century!" with Adela Jamal
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Adela encourages us all to bet on what we want the future to look like! She reminds us that exponential change is sometimes as simple as inviting one more friend along the way, and she forces us to explore the reality that thinking differently is the most obvious key to unlocking great investment returns, not groupthink. In this really thought-prov…
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Leveraging Therapy Skills in Senior Care Management with Danae Mierau DPT RR060
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Send us a Text Message. #060 Are you a physical therapist (PT) contemplating a career shift? Or perhaps you're just curious about the versatility of your therapy skills? Danae successfully transitioned from a physical therapist to a general manager at KARE, a tech-driven senior living support company. KARE connects communities with providers and pr…
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GETTING KICKED OUT/KICKING SOMEONE OUT STORIES! LIVE MUSIC FROM DOLORES GALORE! TOM GOES BACK TO NEW JERSEY! TOM SEES DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE!
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Tonight on the Best Show, AP Mike comes through with a killer topic: Times you had to kick someone out, or when you got kicked out! A car, a house, a restaurant, anywhere you've had to kick someone out or have been kicked out. Some of the best show's greatest callers come with their stories. Also, a killer live set from New Orleans artists DELORES …
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From Corporate Life to Survival and Entrepreneurship | Robyn Daigle
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, entrepreneur Robyn Daigle shares her unique journey of battling Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, led her to shift from a corporate lifestyle to entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformational power of life's un…
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Coping with Pet Loss: Saying Goodbye to Mikey
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In memory of Mikey Gilhooly - 2/17/10 - 7/18/24 In this bonus episode, I reflect on the heart-wrenching experience of losing my dog, Mikey, after 14 and a half years together. I try my best to share the intense process of recognizing Mikey's decline, making the agonizing decision to let him go, and the overwhelming and unexpected level of grief tha…
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OUTGROWN #2 Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (with Jeffrey Max)
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Jeffrey Max (Lasagna Cat) joins Tom and Julia to explain why he saw DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD 13 times in theater as a kid. On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever and eventually outgrew. Hoste…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has an extended conversation with DAMIAN ABRAHAM of Canadian punk rockers F*CKED UP! (Originally aired September 8th, 2015). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISOD…
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Episode 7: Anil Menon - The Power of Resilience
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\ Dr. Anil Menon is an incredible testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. He launched the first humans into space as SpaceX’s first medical director, served as first responder after the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal, and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Hear Anil’s incredible story and learn how you, too, …
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Ep 124: “Your Life is a Jungle Gym, not a Ladder" with Robyn Ward
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Can you learn how to be a better leader? Hint; Yes, you can! Is it time for an entirely new leadership paradigm? Are new women leaders, leading the NWSL and WNBA to a period of historic and sustained growth? In this episode, Rob sits down with the incomparable Robyn Ward, from here in Los Angeles, for a super joyful conversation, and they deeply an…
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We've compiled the best interviews that Tom has done over the last few years! Featuring BILL HADER! MARC MARON! ALVVAYS! NARDWUAR! NICK THORBURN! OPEN MIKE EAGLE! NATHAN FIELDER & BENNY SAFDIE! KESHA! BOB ODENKIRK! MATT BERRY! KELLY REICHERDT! HEIDI N CLOSET! JAIDA ESSENCE HALL! ORANGE CASSIDY! WILLOW NIGHTINGALE! SARAH SHERMAN & SARAH SILVERMAN! A…
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Finding Strength in Faith and Fatherhood | Bryant Salcedo
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In this episode, Bryant Salcedo shares how he transformed personal trauma into resilience and the power of faith. Bryant's life-altering experiences of becoming a single father and losing his mother within a year have not just reshaped his outlook on life but also inspired others with his strength. Key Highlights: Navigating Personal Trauma: Bryant…
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Karl, Brother of Carl, Son of Carl and Kharl
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a strange call from KARL, BROTHER OF CARL, SON OF CARL AND KHARL! (Originally Broadcast on WFMU on September 19th, 2009) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISO…
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Episode 6: Gil Rief - Success in Storytelling
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Gil Rief is a 13-time Emmy-winning writer/producer who served as head writer for The Ellen Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show, and has written for dozens of other A-list hosts, comedians, and celebrities. He's overseen the writing of hundreds of monologues, comedy segments, games, tape pieces, and hidden camera bits. In addition, he's directed sketc…
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Ep 123: "Do We Really Have to Buy our Kids’ New Clothes?" with Lauren Gregor
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Will a Circular clothing industry save the planet? (and fuel our economies) Can we change consumer behaviors to create an easier, less expensive and more environmentally sustainable life for families and the planet? Well, Lauren Gregor, founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper, believes so, and joins us to answer those questions. She shares her fierce comp…
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Transform Clinical Skills into MedTech Success with Yera Patel DPT 059
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Send us a Text Message. #059 Ever wondered how to successfully transfer your skills as a rehab professional into the MedTech space? Growing up in Central Jersey, Yera was initially drawn to physical therapy. However, struggling with the increasing demands of her job and witnessing issues within the healthcare system during her mother's health crisi…
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DANIEL RALSTON! LIVE MUSIC FROM PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES! SCOTT ROGOWSKY! PHILLY BOY ROY! FRAUDS!
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Tom talks to DANIEL RALSTON about his new podcast "The True Story of the Fake Zombies"! Hip hop supergroup PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES (Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, STILL RIFT) perform in the Best Show Theater and come talk to Tom about Chicago, basketball and more! SCOTT ROGOWSKY checks in with Tom and talks about his upcoming live show! Callers talk with…
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A War Objector's Life Beyond Borders | Robert W. Norris
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This episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast' explores the life of Robert Norris, a conscientious objector of the Vietnam War who chose to stand against the tide and follow his convictions. From standing trial in a military court to leading a fulfilling life in Japan, Robert’s journey is an inspiring testament to courage, resilience, and the transformat…
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OUTGROWN #1 New Kids on the Block (with Lauren Ash)
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Lauren Ash (Superstore, Not Dead Yet) joins Tom and Julia for the first episode of Outgrown! Lauren discusses her childhood obsession with New Kids on the Block. On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever an…
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PATREON PREVIEW: S&W Q&A Episode 4: Best and Worst Genres, Hot Rockin' Ronnie, & More!
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This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show "S&W Q&A"! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer your questions about Strange Brew, Wurster's call-in scripts, best and worst genres of music and movies, biggest concert disappointment, Hot Rockin' Ronnie, Kelly Reichardt's Ode, and more! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISOD…
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Episode 5: Matt Abrahams - Think Faster, Talk Smarter
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We’re excited to welcome Matt Abrahams to the conversation this week. Matt is an interpersonal communication expert who lectures at the Stanford School of Business, and is also a sought after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies. His podcast: "Think Fast, Talk Smart", ranks #1 in the career/business category in sev…
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Ep 122: "Who doesn’t love Chocolate?" with Juan Carlos Garavito.
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Are you curious how to build a socially responsible, sustainable food company- and expand it globally?! Have you ever wondered how to take locally farmed, healthy, cocoa from Colombia to Spain to Iceland and beyond? Well, our Guest Juan Carlos Garavito, tells us how he’s reinventing the entire supply chain and business model of cocoa and chocolate …
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TOM GETS ROASTED BY AI! LIVE MUSIC FROM CHRIS COHEN! BOYD GREATHOUSE IN FURNACEBRIDGE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAYS!
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Tom gets roasted by AI versions of Bill Burr and Ricky Gervais! CHRIS COHEN performs live in the Best Show theater to promote his new album PAINT A ROOM! Tom gets a call from BOYD GREATHOUSE IN FURNACEBRIDGE! Also, Tom takes calls for OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…
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Anxiety, Perfectionism, and the Path to Self-Love | Anastasia Zadeik
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In this episode, Anastasia Zadeik, an accomplished writer and editor, shares her personal journey dealing with depression and anxiety and how these struggles culminated in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The candid conversation offers a deep dive into the reality of mental health struggles and the importance of seeking help whe…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MARC MARON! (Originally broadcast on WFMU on December 4, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/…
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Ep 121: "How Big is the Latino Economy in USA? " with Lilly Rocha
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Hint- the Latino Restaurant & Hospitality economy is huge, and it touches every aspect of your daily life. Your favorite local Mexican restaurant is one part of a nearly 4 trillion dollar latino economy in the USA. Latino entrepreneur led businesses are the fastest growing segment of the American economy compared to their peers. As CEO of the Latin…
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Episode 4: Johnson Fung - The Superpower of Radical Empathy
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As former Head of Learning at Adobe, Johnson’s expertise is in creating powerful and immersive learning experiences. But he designed his most profound one when he and his wife could’t find a way to repair their relationship, and he was able to change the game through a deep dive into radical empathy. Learn how amplifying your ability to understand …
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Overcoming Burnout and Balancing Parenthood with Valerie Levesque DPT 058
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Send us a Text Message. #058 If you're feeling burned out and disillusioned, our guest, Valerie Levesque, a physical therapist, faced a common problem in her career: a mountain of debt, and a clear-cut income ceiling. The traditional rehab model in competitive environments like Seattle left her nowhere else to turn except to contemplate alternative…
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PATREON PREVIEW: OUTGROWN #1 New Kids on the Block (with Lauren Ash)
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Enjoy this special free episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, OUTGROWN! Sign up for Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever and eventually outgrew. Episode …
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Overcoming Perfectionism and People-Pleasing | Maggie Maris
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In this episode, Maggie Maris, a mental wellness and positivity expert, discusses her transformational journey from grappling with learning difficulties, self-doubt, and perfectionism to ultimately finding her path to happiness. Maggie shares her personal experiences that shaped her life, offering insights that are both heartfelt and inspirational.…
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