Best Matthew W. Carlson Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Episode 25: Fine. You Win. We'll Do an Election-News Episode. 1:48:32

2h ago1:48:32

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[Note: This episode was recorded before the coconut dropped on Biden actually dropping out.] We had something else planned but between the assassination attempt, the JD Vance pick, the RNC, and Biden continuing to do his best impression of an extra from Night of the Living Dead, it seems like the universe really wanted us to just talk about the ele…

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Matthew Carlson 1:03:37

1h ago1:03:37

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Matt Carlson is a singer/songwriter from Lansing, MI. Creator/ Host at What Am I Making https://whatamimaking.substack.com/ Owner/Operator at Phonophore Records https://www.phonophorerecords.com/ Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at…

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Making a Record w/ Fire Camino 1:11:55

9h ago1:11:55

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Fire Camino is back! Let's talk about making a record, and the opportunities that seem to be fleeing. Support Mike Rainey: www.onpercs.com Music: Fire Camino - Hope Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-…

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Soundtrack of the Summer 2024 1:15:28

2d ago1:15:28

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Big John, Webb, Brother Cobb, and Al all picked 6 of their favorite movie soundtracks for a 20 round bracket of the best soundtrack. The show starts with the latest in the news, Trump being shot at and more. Enjoy! Support Mike Rainey: www.onpercs.com Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KIDOJEDrEGk?si=MEMDEN_ZDKgxf86z Music: Mad Meg - Be…

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Season 6 Episode 24: Karl Marx's Theory of History (ft. Matt McManus) 2:34:30

12d ago2:34:30

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Matt McManus returns to hash out the arguments in G.A. Cohen's book "Karl Marx's Theory of History" with Ben Burgis. Before that, Ben and the crew take a look at Ben's post-debate interactions with YouTube personality Steven Bonnell ("Destiny"). No postgame on this one, but we make the main show count! Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattPolProf Follow Be…

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Another Sniff for Mr. Snubnose: Fire Camino 1:19:16

2d ago1:19:16

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Fire Camino is back to share about his latest record, that you can support at: rip.requests,bandcamp.com Music: Fire Camino - Hope Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising…

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Untapped & Vinyl XVIII: Blue Skies & Rain 1:14:38

4d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Monk and Al are back to share about music you should know and places you should see. Music: All Around Hounds Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://r…

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Season 6 Episode 23: What the F*** Was That? (Ben's Debate w/Destiny) 2:17:38

8d ago2:17:38

2:17:38

Last week Ben Burgis had a debate on Israel/Palestine with YouTube personality Steven Bonnell ("Destiny"). It went...oddly. In this episode we break it all down. Watch the debate at MDD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdMRphk7ij4 Follow Destiny on Twitter: @TheOmniLiberal Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenBurgis Follow GTAA on Twitter: @Gtaa_Show Become …

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Simulation Theory 56:53

10d ago56:53

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Brother Cobb, Webb, Big John, Josh Comer, and Alan present that this all may be a simulation. A presidential debate descended to talking golf, and stone henge was defiled by climate activists Watch and Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NwBzYhkpc3s Music: Nick Shoulders - Rather Low Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderal…

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Kevin Zoldan: Kitty's Bordello 50:26

12d ago50:26

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Kevin Zoldan has played in a bunch of punk bands in the past, and now lives on an island in the Pacific and write stories. Kevin has a five book graphic novel series titled, Kitty's Bordello, coming out on Lesser Known Comics. It's based on the true story of the Salon Kitty brothel in Berlin during WWII. The Nazi Party has taken over Germany. Now, …

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Season 6 Episode 22: The Vanquished (ft. Anders Lee & Freddy G.) 2:14:37

20d ago2:14:37

2:14:37

Anders Lee and Freddy G. come on to chat with Ben Burgis about their new-ish podcast The Vanquished, where they profile losing presidential candidates over the decades. We'll dig into a handful of their favorites. Before that, Ben and the crew talk about his upcoming Israel/Palestine debate with YouTube personality Steven Bonnell ("Destiny"). Last …

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Gabe Lee 33:20

16d ago33:20

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Gabe Lee is an Americana singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. The conversation is a condensed version of the songwriter's upbringing, learning the craft, and dirt from the road. Gabe and company performed at the Barn Concert Series in Columbus, MS on an eventful evening. The neighbor's house exploded which lent itself to the community coming toget…

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Kem Coleman Jr: 1817 Brewing & Draw Cigar Co 1:55:37

28d ago1:55:37

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Kem Coleman Jr. is the man behind 1817 Brewing and Draw Cigar Co. Kem shares about the early days that led him to 1817 and Draw. Music: The Blips - Who Took My Baby Away? Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/…

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The Four Horsewomen of Virality 51:44

19d ago51:44

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Webb, Al, and Brother Cobb are back with the four ladies that have won the hearts and minds of the internet. Music: The Blips - Glass People Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content A…

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Renaissance Fair w/ Cole Britt 1:32:24

28d ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Cole Britt is back to share about the world famous Renaissance Fair in Texas. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inq…

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Season 6 Episode 21: Jeet Heer on Marty Peretz 2:35:29

28d ago2:35:29

2:35:29

The Nation's Jeet Heer joins Ben Burgis to discuss his article "Friends and Enemies: Marty Peretz and the Travails of American Liberalism." You might not know who Marty Peretz is but you've unfortunately seen his handiwork--Anthony Blinken, for example, is a Peretz protege. So is Jim Cramer. The man's got a lot to answer for, and Jeet gets into all…

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Let's Get Freaky! 1:14:44

1M ago1:14:44

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Big John, Webb, Brother Cobb, and Al share stories from their past... and it revolves around Panama City. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclu…

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Will Stewart 53:40

1M ago53:40

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Will Stewart is a singer/songwriter from Birmingham, AL. This conversation revolves around the latest developments, dirt from the road, books, and a different way to approach music. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and revie…

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Season 6 Episode 20: Exiting the Vampire's Castle (ft. Daniel Tutt) 2:09:18

1M ago2:09:18

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Daniel Tutt joins us again for a deep dive on Mark Fisher's classic essay "Exiting the Vampire's Castle" (heavily featured in Ben Burgis's book "Canceling Comedians While the World Burns: A Critique of the Contemporary Left"). Before that, Ben and the crew talk about NYU's bizarre reeducation program for student Palestine protesters. In the postgam…

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Parker Newman: City of Demons 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Parker Newman is the writer and creator of the graphic novel, "City of Demons". Parker shares about early impressions that led to him writing his graphic novel, and offers advice to aspiring writers. www.instagram.com/cityofdemons_comic Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab…

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Rosycology 1:59:13

1M ago1:59:13

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Rosy is an artist and biologist from Jacksonville, FL. The conversation is on Rosy moving around the United States, different ecosystems, the arts, literature, and American culture. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and revie…

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Season 6 Episode 19: Tucker Carlson & Dugin (ft. Matt McManus & C. Derrick Varn) 2:29:27

1M ago2:29:27

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This time we bring on the big guns--political science professor Matt McManus and Varn Vlog host C. Derrick Varn--to help Ben Burgis watch Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian fascist intellectual Aleksandr Dugin. This interview is basically GTAA catnip. Before that, we introduce new GTAA intern Aidan, talking about the protests at UCLA, and we d…

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Pushing Boundaries II w/ Farouk 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Farouk and Alan continue the conversation on the MiddleEast & AI. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: http…

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Last Episode: Your Final Questions Answered 33:07

2M ago33:07

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hrtj5sIxzQo This is the end of the podcast! In this episode, I answer your final questions about grad school and life afterwards. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this content creation journey worth taking. You can find my website and resources here: https://www.gradschoolsucks.com/ Also, ch…

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Pushing Boundaries I w/ Farouk 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Farouk is back to share about his time in Louisiana, updates in the MiddleEast, and pushing boundaries AI. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/excl…

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Walk a Mall in My Shoes 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Brother Cobb, Webb, Big John and Al are back. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br…

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How the Sausage is Made w/ Fire Camino 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Alan called Fire Camino for a "what's going on with you lately?" check up. Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Head in the Oven Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquirie…

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Season 6 Episode 18: Ben's Munk Debate w/Jamie Kirchick (ft. David Griscom & Matthew Whalan) 2:36:01

2M ago2:36:01

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David Griscom and Matthew Whalan join Ben Burgis to listen to Ben's debate on the Munk Debates podcast with neoconservative commentator Jamie Kirchick on, "Be it resolved, the campus protesters are on the right side of history." Before that, Ben and the crew talk about Biden's reception by anti-war students at Morehouse (where Ben used to teach) an…

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Untapped & Vinyl XLVII: Taylor Hollingsworth Returns! 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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Taylor Hollingsworth is a fingerpicking songwriter from Birmingham, AL. His unique blend of folk and rock makes his style unique, what he would call "folk n' roll". www.taylorhollingsworth.org Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Westfalia Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and rev…

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Final Interview: My Story (Matt Carlson, PhD) 51:32

2M ago51:32

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TW: This episode contains discussions of mental health problems. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pO52zJQOQvQ Here it is, folks - the final interview. Today, previous podcast guest Ashley Ruba is interviewing ME. Here's my story. We talk about: Why I got my PhD The path to becoming a therapist Lessons learned from my time working cli…

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Lay Down with the Devil w/ Daniel Sharp 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Daniel Sharp returns! The show opens with his song, "Lay Down with the Devil" and the conversation revolves around two creatives that refused to deal with their problems. Instead, they kept laying down with the devil. Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! S…

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Season 6 Episode 17: Bill Maher & Morning Joe are Full of Sh*t on Palestine/Jordan Chariton on Flint 2:09:50

2M ago2:09:50

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Jordan Chariton comes on GTAA for the first time to chat about his new documentary "Flint Fatigue." Before that, RM Brown comes by to watch some Bill Maher and Morning Joe. Last but not least, we watch Ben's keynote speech at last week's convention of the Green Party of New Jersey. (No postgame this week, sorry!) Watch the documentary: https://www.…

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Lawson King at MARS 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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Lawson King is a sculptor, artist, and teacher from the Mississippi Delta. Lawson shares about what he's looking to find, during his time at MARS (MacGown Art Retreat & Studio). Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review th…

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Ashley Ruba Returns: Tech Layoffs, Coaching, and the Value of a PhD 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Ashley Ruba joins the podcast again! Topics: Working in tech & the recent tech layoffs The current state of the job market, particularly the user research experience market Her coaching program that she started earlier this year Hot take on the value of getting a PhD Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V-iTRJPtZUM Join the waitlist for …

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Dick's Motivational Art 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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Brother Cobb, Webb, Big John, and Al are back with Dick's motivational art, upcoming movies and shows, and the culture healing itself. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://r…

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Untapped & Vinyl XLVI: Happy Retirement Monk! 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Monk and Al are back to talk about Monk's 34 years of being on the radio. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiri…

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Season 6 Episode 16: Friendly Marxism Debate w/Spencer Case & Talking NJ Palestine Organizing 2:02:03

2M ago2:02:03

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Ben Burgis is freshly back from New Jersey where among other things he did a Palestine teach-in at the Princeton encampment. He also recently sat down for a friendly debate with goodhearted but right-leaning philosophy podcaster Spencer Case. We watch most of that and then bring on Rutgers professor and New Jersey Uncommitted organizer Elektra Kost…

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Mary Ryan Brown Returns! 39:27

3M ago39:27

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Mary Ryan Brown is a comedian/writer from Hattiesburg, MS. The conversation is on Mary Ryan's bits, fast food, sobriety, public education vs homeschooling, and the performing arts. www.maryryanbrown.com Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subsc…

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Season 6 Episode 15: Fascism is When Austrian Painter (ft. Daniel Bessner & Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins) 1:54:16

2M ago1:54:16

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Two of our favorite Daniels--Bessner and Steinmetz-Jenkins--join Ben Burgis to talk about the Daniels' Jacobin article "Liberals’ Heated Fascism Rhetoric Sidesteps Self-Reflection" and the broader debate on the relationship between Trumpism and Fascism. Read the article: https://jacobin.com/2024/04/liberals-fascism-rhetoric-democrats-election Follo…

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Anna La Mare 39:25

3M ago39:25

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Anna La Mare is troubadour songwriter. The conversation revolves around Anna's early life, songwriting, and dirt from the road. Music: Anna La Mare - Sweet Lydia Vance Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/por…

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Pharma’s Not Evil w/ Mark (Life Science Career Coach) 33:14

3M ago33:14

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This week I spoke with Mark (aka Life Science Career Coach on Instagram) who got his PhD in neuroscience about… Why working for pharma isn’t evil Academic vs. industry work-life balance How life science grads can swiftly move to industry Mark on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifesciencecareercoach Note: Mark requested to remain anonymous, so there i…

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Season 6 Episode 13: Who's Afraid of Collectivism?/Ben on MSNBC & SiriusXM 2:17:47

2M ago2:17:47

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[Scheduling: Sorry to be releasing these slightly out of order--things got messed up with traveling and etc. but Ep. 15 should be coming out in a couple days, then Ep. 16 on Saturday and we'll be caught up!] Friend of the show Jordan Peterson recently referred to Luke Savage as an "idiot socialist." This week we talk to Luke himself (as well as act…

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Peyton Aldridge 20:00

3M ago20:00

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Peyton Aldridge came to Munson and Brothers for a pop-up show. Peyton is a singer/songwriter from Cleveland, MS, and got national exposure when he was on "The Voice". Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porc…

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The End of Grad School Sucks? 6:42

3M ago6:42

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In this short episode, I discuss why I'm ending my content creation journey with the "brand" Grad School Sucks at the end of this month (May 2024) and what to expect in the next few weeks as I publish the final episodes. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jbkz9-7Qu8IBy Matthew Carlson, PhD

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Honeyboy & Boots Returns! 1:16:35

3M ago1:16:35

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Drew and Courtney Blackwell return to the digital porch to share more stories, dirt from the road, and what our art community in the Golden Triangle is doing to thrive. Music: Heartbeats by Honeyboy & Boots Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show! Thanks! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquirie…

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Let Him Cook! 1:27:28

3M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

Big John, Al, Webb, and Brother Cobb are back to bring you the latest in pop culture. Show opens with a quote from Ric Flair, stories of real life Negan (Walking Dead) and Legolas (Lord of the Rings), another self-immolater, and what movies, soundtracks and bands that have are on the radar. Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Distracted Sponsors: www.man…

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Season 6 Episode 14: Alexander Herbert on Lenin/Ben on WABC/Watching Tucker in the Postgame 2:10:10

3M ago2:10:10

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Alexander Herbert, a historian of the Soviet Union, joins us to chat about his Substack essay "Do We Really Need Lenin Today?" Before that, Ben Burgis and the GTAA crew listen to some of Ben's recent appearance on the WABC show "The Other Side of Midnight" where he answers some questions from host Frank Marano about objections to his views on Gaza.…

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Kill Your Darlings w/ Technical Writer Elizabeth Preston, PhD 33:17

3M ago33:17

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Humanities degrees, entrepreneurship, and more! In this episode, I interview Elizabeth Preston, PhD. We talk about her (multiple) jobs in the writing space, her experiences with adjuncting, and why you should "kill your darlings" when writing your first industry resume as you leave academia. LINKS Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.lin…

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First Time in Mississippi w/ Mike Rainey, Dru Montana, Na'im Ali, and Rob Crews 1:29:58

3M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

@duragandthedeertag9693 Dru Montana, Na'Im Ali, Rob Crews and Mike Rainey came down to Columbus, MS for PorchFest TwentyFour. Here's the first impressions with Jake Reeves, Wes Dunnam, Tyler Copeland, and Jake Reeves. Music: Robert Connelly Farr - Shake It Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH …

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PorchFest Recap w/ Mike Rainey 42:08

3M ago42:08

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Mike and Alan recap the weekend of PorchFest TwentyFour. Mike shares about his first experience in Mississippi, and how it felt like summer camp. Mike and Alan spitball some ideas about PorchFest TwentyFive. Support Mike @ www.onpercs.com Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Man Downtown Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com…

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