Best Rebel Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 122: TV Guideless 1:01:54

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In Episode 122, hosts Alyce and Laura venture* bravely into Star Wars and its scary fandom! Alyce goes button-mashing in a cloud of cigarette smoke. In other words, she lost $20 on a slot machine at a casino. New wine fridge invention idea, we call it! Lord of the Rings man-species hotties are old af (in-universe, that is) Star Wars Outlaws came ou…

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Ep 121: Face Fingers 1:17:50

1M ago1:17:50

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In Episode 121, hosts Alyce and Laura welcome* you to Middle Earth (just for a little bit) for some Who’s Hot and Who’s Not, Lord of the Rings and 9/11, and built-in bathroom breaks for Alyce. Then it’s back to Star Wars! More LEGO Star Wars is coming soon! Check out the trailer here Check out People Magazine’s feature on Skeleton Crew. And yes, we…

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Bonus: The Acolyte Finale: Karaoke Edition 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Get in, losers, we’re going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok! In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording. We had a whole news segment, but Alyce’s computer shat the bed in the middle of our recording, so now it’s a big bonus Recap …

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Ep 120: Vern & the Poof Patrol 1:37:39

2M ago1:37:39

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Disclaimer in the off-chance this is your first episode of Force Toast: we had a technical issue (user-error) so the audio quality of Laura’s track isn’t up to our usual standards. Sorry, and know that we have resolved the issue so all future episodes will sound like our prior episodes =) In Episode 120, hosts Alyce and Laura are* definitely NOT li…

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Episode # 226 – Korb Matosich is CEO of Asserta Health Which is Leading the Way in Cash Pay Healthcare and Eliminating the Need for Bill/Code/Collect and Pray. 27:31

2M ago27:31

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In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Ron is joined by Korb Matosich, Founder & CEO of Asserta Health. Together, they delve into the innovative strategies Asserta Health is employing to revolutionize the healthcare payment system. Korb shares insights on how his company aims to simplify payments, enhance transparency, and reduce costs for patients…

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Ep 119: Is it Drugs? 1:27:25

3M ago1:27:25

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In Episode 119, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* why architects in the Star Wars universe are always building giant server rooms next to giant holes? Alyce gives a lesson on Shyriiwook (to be clear, the lesson is not in Shyriiwook) F--- them kids? What does Dave Filoni think of a potential R-rated Star Wars film? (from the Happy Sad Confused podcast v…

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Episode # 225 – Morris Miller CEO of Xenex is Back Discussing the New FDA Approved Standard of Care, Reducing Infections in Hospitals and More with a Light Striking Robot. Round 3. Another Important Listen ... 33:07

3M ago33:07

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Morris Miller, Managing Partner at Tectonic Ventures and CEO of Xenex Disinfection Services. Here, Miller shares his insights on the cutting-edge innovations in disinfection technology and the critical role it plays in healthcare setting, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the challenge…

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Ep 118: Attack Me (Dabs) 1:48:37

3M ago1:48:37

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In Episode 118, hosts Alyce and Laura share* fermentation tips, break down recent Star Wars news and discuss their differing opinions on The Acolyte! A cooking lesson with Laura or: why you should always have your ears plugged around glass jars Why an a gram when you could nag a ram? Who’s writing season 2 of Andor (via WGA) The Acolyte pulled in s…

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Episode # 224 – Gary Taubes is a National Treasure, Author, and Health Journalist – Wrote “Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet Insulin and Successful Treatments”. This is a Wakeup Call ... 35:11

3M ago35:11

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In this episode Ron interviews Gary Taubes, a renowned journalist, author, and Co-Founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative. Here Gary dives into his most recent book “Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments”. In this interview Taubes also delves into the controversial world of dietary science, dis…

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Why China Is Winning the EV Race 45:50

4M ago45:50

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The extraordinary rise of China’s electric vehicle market is one of the most remarkable business stories of our times. In just over a decade, the country has come to account for over half of global EV sales, and is now home to some of the world’s biggest EV makers. One of them, BYD, recently overtook Tesla as the world ‘s largest EV producer. How h…

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Episode # 223 – Meet Ashok Subramanian (CEO) and Dr. Jane Sailer (Medical Director) of Centivo, a High Quality, Well-Coordinated Primary Care Offering Married with Direct Contracts with Fair Priced Providers ... 41:40

4M ago41:40

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In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Ron dives into the world of healthcare inefficiency with special guests Ashok Subramanian CEO of Centivo and Dr. Jane Sailer, Medical Director of Centivo. The crux of the issue? The glaring inefficiencies that leave clinicians with only a fraction of the compensation they rightfully deserve while large corpora…

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Ep 117: Getting Cheugy With It 1:29:50

4M ago1:29:50

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In Episode 117, hosts Alyce and Laura take* you on a 90-minute journey to get caught on up Phase III of The High Republic! We’re in the endgame of The Acolyte promotion, so we discuss some of the recent promos and clips (Sol vs Mae, Vern’s lightwhip, Lee Jung-jae BTS), this interview with Amandla Stenberg and the SFX article broken down by SWNN. NO…

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Episode # 222 – Dr. Harvey Castro was an Adviser to ChatGPT in Healthcare. Will AI Replace the Sacred Trust in Care or Cause Some Other Unforeseen Harm? Will it Replace Radiologists? Where are the Risks ... 31:38

4M ago31:38

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In this episode, Ron chats with AI in healthcare expert, Dr. Harvey Castro. Here, Harvey discusses how AI is currently being used in healthcare and what he thinks some of the most practical uses in healthcare are in the future. He also does a deep dive into how he thinks AI can help supplement physicians by helping them cut down on time in front of…

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Episode # 221 – Ali Hashemi, Founder of meta[bolic] and Glucare.Health in Dubai, Has Published Impressive Outcomes Reversing Metabolic Disease Like T2D in 5 Nearby Countries with the Worst Problem Globally ... 37:18

4M ago37:18

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This episode features Ali Hashemi, the Co-Founder of meta[bolic] and Glucare.Health. Here he does a deep dive into his two companies. meta[bolic] is a hybrid digital therapeutics company that tackles the global metabolic health crisis head-on from a first-principles basis and synthesizes the human and machine in the pursuit of enduring behavior cha…

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Ep 116: MURDUR 1:40:55

4M ago1:40:55

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In Episode 116, hosts Alyce and Laura spend* roughly 40% of the episode laughing at their own dumb jokes and the other 60% discussing actual Star Wars. Alyce shares how her immersive Star Wars event immersed her in Star Wars We are so hyped for The Acolyte! What did you think about the trailer and the poster? Will The Acolyte have any connection to…

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Episode # 220 – John Lufburrow as Chief Revenue Officer of Revive Health has 2M Members at a 98 NPS, 3:1 ROI and Offers Primary Care Virtually Customized with Mental Health, Urgent Care and a Robust Mail ... 39:45

4M ago39:45

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In this episode Ron chats with John Lufburrow Chief Revenue Officer at ReviveHealth. ReviveHealth is a virtual healthcare subscription service that offers online primary care, urgent care, mental health care, pharmacy services and various specialists – all available on demand. Here they discuss the frustration with the current healthcare system and…

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Ep 115: It’s Star Wars, Ya See? 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

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Step aside, Abbott & Costello! In Episode 115, hosts Alyce and Laura turn* their dumb-ss little podcast into a Vaudeville Star Wars Hour! Kinda! Alyce has big, albeit mysterious, May the Fourth plans! Vaudeville accents are attempted but Laura just kind of sounds like Jon Lovitz in A League of Their Own Celebrate Star Wars Day the way the Diabetes …

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Episode # 219 – Sandeep Palakodeti MD Started Mishe.co and the Rebel Health Alliance to Eliminate Big Middle Profiteers with Specialists, Surgeons and the Consumer. 29:47

5M ago29:47

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In this episode, Ron has a conversation about physician democratization with Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti, the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Mishe.co Health & the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Rebel Health Alliance. Throughout their discussion, Dr. Palakodeti delves into his work with Rebel & Mishe, the goals & missions of the two org…

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Ep 114: Less Romance, More Gators 1:22:24

5M ago1:22:24

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In Episode 114, hosts Alyce and Laura share* tales of trivia, driving away dates with Star Wars, winning, and cocktails stirred-not-shaken Alyce did well at nerd trivia! Everyone clap for Alyce! Fancasting Old Tey Sirrek We are happy to have been wrong about The Acolyte release date (trailer link, sw.com article, The Acolyte databank) Haters can su…

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Episode # 218 – Doug Farrago MD is an OG Pioneer in DPC – Co-Founded DPC Frontier, Two Blogs and 6 Books on the Matter. Calls National DPC – DINO’s. Listen in as We Disagree on Their Values vs Mom and ... 33:46

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In this episode, Ron chats with Dr. Douglas Farrago, Author, Keynote Speaker, Retired Medical Doctor and Inventor of the Knee Saver which is currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame and the CryoHelmet used by athletes for head injuries as well as migraine sufferers. Throughout their chat Dr. Farrago and Ron discuss their differing opinions on DPC and…

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Episode # 217 – Welcome back Dr. Mary Talley Bowden Who Fought the FDA. Won. The Texas Medical Board and Houston Methodist. Ongoing. Meet a Heroine to Millions. 31:35

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This episode features Mary Talley Bowden, Owner of BreatheMD. Here she discusses her recent legal cases with the federal government and Houston Methodist, her experience being deplatformed on social media, Ivermectin, vaccine injury, and more. She also does a deep dive on how she stood up for herself and her patients against the medical establishme…

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North Korea’s Historic War Strategy Shift, Explained 42:52

6M ago42:52

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has appeared in a slew of new propaganda videos, promoting technological advances in the regime’s nuclear program and issuing warnings to South Korea and its allies. For the first time since the Korean War was paused seven decades ago, the dictator has talked about South Korea as an enemy, rather than part of a penin…

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Episode # 216 – We Finally Get One Medical on the Show. With Nathan Houghton We Learn NPS, Renewal Rates, Pricing, ROI for Employers, Engagement, Physician Retention All Before the Amazon Purchase. 36:59

6M ago36:59

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In this episode, Ron is joined by Nathan Houghton, Manager of DPC Solutions at One Medical & the Business Development Analyst for PeakMed LifeCenters. Here, they discuss direct primary care at One Medical, Nathan’s work with PeakMed – a membership-based medical practice with a flat monthly membership for unlimited access to health services, how the…

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Episode # 215 – E-Patient Dave DeBronkart Gave a Standing Ovation Ted Talk and Clarifies the Patient Led Healthcare Revolution. 45:12

6M ago45:12

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In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Dave DeBronkart, Speaker, Author, Analyst, & Owner of e-PatientDave LLC joins Ron to discuss the power of the patient. Dave shares his experience surviving stage 4 kidney cancer, emphasizes the importance of ‘participatory medicine’, and how it helps healthcare achieve its potential while saving countless live…

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Episode # 214 – Meet Taylor Coffman and Susannah Fox – Who After Serving as CTO for HHS Wrote Rebel Health. Taylor is an Actress and Producer Who is a Fine Example of this Patient Led Heath Movement Outlined ... 37:31

6M ago37:31

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In this episode Ron chats with Taylor Coffman and Susannah Fox. Here, Taylor discusses her difficult journey battling with a rare disease while being a new mother with an infant. She also dives into the importance of sharing her healthcare challenges with others as a way to give hope and advocate for people similar healthcare issues. Susannah discu…

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Ep 113: No Guns, Just Dogs 46:06

6M ago46:06

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In Episode 113, 🎶 the tree, the tree, the tree is on fire! 🎶 and hosts Alyce and Laura can’t do anything* about it but observe, all while trying to record a podcast about Star Wars. An update on whether or not Laura will have to eat a $75 5-year-old cookie Christ almighty, make up your minds about whether or not Rogue Squadron is happening, WE ARE …

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Trailer: Asia Matters Podcast 1:11

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Asia is the most exciting and consequential region in the world today. Its countries - all with diverse political systems and complex, fascinating histories - are home to 4.3 billion people, who together generate about two thirds of global growth. But it's also where some of the planet's most high-stakes disputes play out on a daily basis: China's …

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Episode # 213 – Matt Ohrt of Self Fund Health. Round 2. Ideal Plan Design for Self-Insured Employers. 42:46

7M ago42:46

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In this episode Ron welcomes back Matt Ohrt, Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer at Self Fund Health. Here they do a deep dive into Matt’s thoughts on ideal plan designs, the importance of on-site or near-site clinics, the biggest barriers to adoption and engagement, the tribalism in health plans, and more. Matt Ohrt and Jon Baran cofounded Sel…

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The Political Thought of Xi Jinping 39:41

7M ago39:41

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It's a big week for Chinese politics as its annual political conclave gets under way in Beijing. Amid the pomp and heightened security, the Two Sessions is an important preview of the government's plans and policies for the year ahead. And increasingly over the last decade, that roadmap has been underpinned by the instructions of China's leader and…

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Ep 112: Star-Crossed Buddies 1:17:48

7M ago1:17:48

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In Episode 112, hosts Alyce and Laura contemplate* the art of pointillism and the lifespan of gingerbread… and of course, Star Wars stuff! Anyone besides Laura feel like Drive-Away Dolls was marketed as… not what it is? The Great Debate on the not-even-real title (it’s a WORKING title) of the Rey movie The Star Wars video game that no longer IS, it…

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Episode # 212 – Linda Komisak Launched Care Limited Because Nurses are the Ultimate Quality Metric of a Hospital and its Services. Ultimate Transparency. 30:27

7M ago30:27

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Ever wish there was a sort of Kelly Blue Book for hospitals? Here, Ron has a chat with Linda Komisak, the COO and Co-Founder of CareLuminate Inc – ‘a safe place for nurses to report on the quality and safety of care in their organizations’. Throughout their conversation, they discuss why she feels interviewing nurses for feedback about their facili…

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Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue: On Economic Security, Future of Alliances and More 1:10:31

7M ago1:10:31

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Diplomats, policy-makers and experts gathered at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, hosted by our partners at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy. Participants shared their insights on the key issues that make this moment arguably the most consequential since World War II: conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade wars, supply ch…

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Episode # 211 – Matt Ohrt Won Local, Regional, State, and National Awards for His Direct Care Leadership and Plan Design. Listen In. 35:01

7M ago35:01

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This episode features Matt Ohrt, Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer at Self Fund Health. Here he discusses his career background and how when he was the VP of HR at a steel company in Wisconsin, he implemented numerous game-changing improvements to employee healthcare benefits. He dives into how these changes saved $5.5M in total costs, improv…

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Ep. 111: He Cut Her In Half. Hot. 52:13

7M ago52:13

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In Episode 111, hosts Alyce and Laura are* bringing 50 Shades of SLAY to celebrate 5 years of Force Toast! Nothing to recap in this episode so it’s just us running through news and goofing off for an hour It’s the 5-Year Afferversarvy of Force Toast! All the oppalance of a cosapolitan podcast! Hop aboard the Caravan of Corrections for a history les…

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