Best Jon Nichols Podcasts (2024)

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S1E4: Dr. Jon Nichol: Who's really in charge? 19:11

16d ago19:11

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Dr. Jon Nichol delivers a raw, unfiltered reality check on the state of modern medicine. With Reid Lancaster, Justin Nabity, and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida facilitating, Dr. Nichol dives deep into the power struggle between physicians and administrators, exposing how doctors—the true frontline players—have been systematically stripped of their authority…

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Kamala's Media Blitz: Harold Meyerson; Polls and Us: Rick Perlstein; Older Women: Gail Collins 51:45

18m ago51:45

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Kamala has been showing up: from "Call Her Daddy" – a podcast popular among young woman, to "The Howard Stern Show" – popular among young men; to "The View" and "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" – Harold Meyerson comments on Kamala's media blitz. Also: The polls have had disastrous failures for decades, but people continue to focus on them; Rick…

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217 | How To Get A Manager (ft. Roadmap Writers' Joey Tuccio) 1:08:37

2h ago1:08:37

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Joey Tuccio may know more writers in Hollywood than just about anyone. In fact, he loves writers so much, that he created an entire program to nature, incubate, and propel writers to representation through his brainchild ROADMAP WRITERS. Today, in a re-broadcast of a hugely attended Facebook live f…

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Ep 087: Covocational Pastoring: What It Is, And Why You Should Consider It (with Jon Sanders) 46:28

4h ago46:28

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Working a side hustle is no longer the exception for pastors, it’s the norm. Embracing it might answer a lot of your (and your church’s) needs. Karl Vaters talks with Jon Sanders about the rise in covocational pastoring and why it’s something more pastors, especially small-church pastors, should take seriously. Jon is the co-host of the EntrePastor…

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S1E6: The Reality of Patient Care 27:06

2d ago27:06

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Adam Miller of Algos Pathways joins the DocNation podcast as we explore the growing frustrations patients face when trying to access timely and effective healthcare. Adam shares real-life examples, from patients coping with pain by modifying their daily lives to a healthcare system that often leaves patients waiting months for specialist appointmen…

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S7 Ep 25: Surgery 1:16:15

2d ago1:16:15

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Eli gets a brand new hip. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The First Act" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com…

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What Walz Won: Harold Meyerson; Travels in Trumpland: John Nichols; Al Franken v. Fox News 52:00

6d ago52:00

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If the election were to happen today, polls point to 276 for Kamala; 262 for Trump. Also: The vice presidential debate – "Walz, who was plainly unaccustomed to dealing with such adept obfuscation, particularly when couched in Vance’s one-night-only dulcet tones" writes Harold Meyerson in The Prospect; so, what did Walz win? Harold Meyerson comments…

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216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: "Write What Delights You" 1:05:31

6d ago1:05:31

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so John Hoffman is the first to admit his surprise at just how comfortable he felt directing Meryl Streep on his set for Only Murders In The Building. She's not the only legend to have appeared on the show...Steve Martin, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nathan Lane: it's a murderers' row. And yet, …

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S1E5: Dr. Kaku Barkoh on 'Misguided Advice' 27:39

9d ago27:39

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Dr. Kaku Barkoh shatters the illusions about career success as he delves into the 'misguided advice' handed down by immigrant and middle-class parents. In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Barkoh exposes the myths around pursuing careers in medicine, law, and engineering, emphasizing the harsh realities that most people overlook. We dive deep into …

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Kamala in the Polls: Harold Meyerson; Cats, Dogs and Haitians: Amy Wilentz; Small Town Trumpers: Sasha Abramsky 56:34

13d ago56:34

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The polls right now show Kamala would win the electoral college if the election were held today--Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Trump Media stock - it's sinking fast. Plus: Trump has canceled his plan to visit Springfield, Ohio, but his lie about Haitian immigrants there eating cats and dogs continues to ricochet around the American political worl…

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215 | Patton Oswalt: Embracing Risk as a Writer, Stand Up Comic, and Actor 1:11:49

13d ago1:11:49

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so/ When Patton Oswalt considers a part, he has a simple litmus test: "When the movie is finished it's either gotta be, 'I can't believe they pulled this off, or this movie should not have been made.'" Risk has always been an important part of Patton's life as an artist in every medium: writing, actin…

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Ep 086: Vibrant Ministry From A Traditional Building In A Difficult City, with Tim Walker 1:00:13

13d ago1:00:13

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Why would a young church planter choose to do ministry in the poorest neighborhood of a city in crisis? Many churches are fleeing the inner cities. Grand old church buildings with deep histories sit empty. But Tim Walker and Restored Church are facing these realities head-on in Wilkes-Barre PA. Karl Vaters talks with Tim about subjects like: Their …

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S7 Ep 24: Swing Cloud 51:30

19d ago51:30

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Mike ends the late summer run; Eli prepares for the early fall knife; and we do our best to empty the Late Summer Mailbag. Kudos to AG1: DrinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% of your first purchase Kudos to Shot Pattern: use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH for 20% off first year MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo To…

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214 | How TV Writers, Directors, and Actors Work Together (ft. Jon Huertas) 1:05:51

19d ago1:05:51

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: http://tslworkshops.circle.so Though he's perhaps best known as Miguel on This Is Us, Jon Huertas has been a TV staple for decades, having worked on broadcast, cable, and streaming, both in front of and behind the camera. With such a deep well of experience, Jon has incredible advice for TV writers in today's conversation.…

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The Trump Ground Game: Harold Meyerson; Jan. 6 Scenarios: Rick Hasen; The Trumpers: Arlie Hochschild 58:24

20d ago58:24

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The Republican Party and the Trump Campaign have no field operations of their own doing door-to-door work - for the first time all of that has been outsourced to PACs with independent funding, and the largest, run by Elon Musk, has just fired the company doing its canvassing in Nevada and Arizona. Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Trump has made it c…

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S1E3: Navigating Non-Competes: Legal Strategies and Physician Rights in a Shifting Landscape 29:02

23d ago29:02

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DocNation dives into the complexities of non-compete agreements for physicians, featuring legal insights from attorney Steve Stratman. As non-competes face increasing scrutiny at both state and federal levels, Stratman breaks down the current legal landscape, offering strategies for physicians looking to navigate restrictive contracts. From the evo…

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S1E2: The Founders of DocNation: Who are we? Why are we here? 30:14

27d ago30:14

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In this foundational episode of the Doc Nation Podcast, the founders share how this movement came to be and why it's so critical for physicians. We discuss the harsh realities facing physicians today, which ultimately led us to create this movement. We dive into how doctors are only taking home 7-8% of the revenue they generate, residents work long…

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S7 Ep 23: Penultimate Summer Run (feat. Sasho Mackenzie) 1:04:05

26d ago1:04:05

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Mike and Eli apologize to a loyal listener and give updates on the Late Summer Run/Knife; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk Eli's upcoming rehab and some upcoming enhancments to the Stack program for this offseason; the mailbag is opened again for more questions. Kudos to The Stack: Speed training (10% off) | Putting App (1st month free) Kudos to LM…

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How Kamala won the debate: Harold Meyerson; Vets vs. VA: Mark Rosenbaum; The Constitution: Erwin Chemerinsky 57:02

27d ago57:02

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Presidential Debate 2024: Harold Meyerson on how, in dealing with Trump, "Kamala hit it out of the park"; and then, "the Republicans immediately seized upon 'Well, the moderators were hard on Trump'; but that's what happens when what you say is constructed entirely of lies." Also: Homeless vets have been trying for years to get the VA to build hous…

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Ep 085: The Necessity of Being Offended by Jesus, with Chase Replogle 45:19

28d ago45:19

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Karl Vaters talks with Chase Replogle about one of the most controversial, but unavoidable topics today—living with offense without being offended. This material comes from his just-released book, A Sharp Compassion: 7 Hard Words to Heal Our Insecurities and Free Us from Offense. Karl and Chase talk about why offense is a necessary part of life, ho…

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213 | Using Festivals and Contests to Advance Your Career ft. Alex Convery (AIR) and Tate Hanyok (Sex APPeal) 1:39:54

27d ago1:39:54

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RSVP for the TSL/Roadmap AFF Party Here: https://bit.ly/4cQWUHa Years ago, Alex Convery and Tate Hanyok were merely attending the Austin Film Festival as screenplay competition winners, and this year, they're attending as panelists! Find out how they used the festival to meet writers, rep, and most importantly, motivate their career in the right di…

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S7 Ep 22: Freed Up 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

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In week 3 of the 2024 Late Summer Run, Mike talks about his first hypnosis experience and the immediate results; Eli counts down till surgery; listener questions are answered. MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story"…

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Trump, Bibi, and Kamala: Harold Meyerson: Florida Abortion Vote: Amy Littlefield; 'Creation Lake': Rachel Kushner 58:39

1M ago58:39

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Bibi is keeping the war in Gaza going not only for his own political survival but to help Trump defeat Kamala - Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Trump announced Friday that he would be voting against a abortion rights ballot measure in his home state of Florida. Amy Littlefield reports on the crucial referendum in the state that had been the South’s…

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212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career 1:05:51

1M ago1:05:51

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS FOR FREE: https://tslworkshops.circle.so/ Barbara Stepansky’s career is the culmination of years of incredibly hard work. In addition to winning the highly competitive Nicholl Fellowship, Barbara is a WGA-award winner for a TV movie, the head writer on a German-language Netflix show, and a writer/producer on Starz’s Outlander. To…

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S7 Ep 21: The Invisible Cap 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

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Eli schedules surgery, Mike tries to move his index in the right direction, and we talk with Mindset & Performance Coach Adrienne Carter about hypnosis. Mike's Titleist GT fitting YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HwiAGVumVC4?si=f6zM1rpxoE7uaRAO More Info on our guest Adrienne: Adrienne Carter is a Mindset & Performance Coach and a voice on the Prime…

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The Kamala Surprise: Harold Meyerson; Summer reading: John Powers; Black history: Isabel Wilkerson 51:36

1M ago51:36

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With ten weeks to go until election day, we'll look at where we've been in the last several weeks – most surprising: Kamala Harris emerging as a great candidate. Harold Meyerson explains that it’s not so much that Harris has changed but that the Democratic Party has. Also: Summer Reading: M: Son of the Century is a 750-page historical novel about t…

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211 | Sundance Favorite GHOSTLIGHT's Kelly O'Sullivan: Indie Filmmaking Beyond LA/NY 1:14:28

1M ago1:14:28

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.thescreenwritinglife.co/workshops How does a Chicago-based Indie film team break into Sundance, sell their movie at the fest, debut with a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and make a Box Office Splash? They make a really, really great movie. Writer/director Kelly O'Sullivan knows a thing or two about Indie Filmmaking; her debut "Sai…

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Ep 084: How To Do A Great Trunk-or-Treat At Your Church, with Darrell Stetler 47:02

1M ago47:02

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In September and October over 1.2 million people will search online for “Trunk-or-Treat near me.” Here’s how to be one of the churches they find. Karl Vaters talks with Darrell Stetler about practical steps to help churches of any size put on a high-quality, gospel-centered Trunk-or-Treat event. Darrell is a small-church pastor in Oklahoma City and…

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210 | "Monk" Creator Andy Breckman: How To Find Luck In Hollywood 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Whether it was writing for SNL in the '80s, writing RAT RACE in the 90s, or creating MONK in the 2000s, it's no secret that Andy Breckman has had an incredible career. What does he chalk it up to? Luck (and a whole lot of hard work).By Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

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S7 Ep 20: Late Summer Running 1:13:13

2M ago1:13:13

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Let it bang, Lenny. The Late Summer Run is back. Eli gets a definitive answer on his hip; Mike comes with a detailed response to a listener question and kicks off his LSR with 3 rounds at The Cardinal. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratc…

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Trump in Trouble: Marc Cooper; 'Hillbilly Elegy': Becca Rothfeld; Father Greg Boyle 52:36

2M ago52:36

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The Trump campaign – it's not going well right now. Marc Cooper has our analysis, and advises, rather than follow the two-or-three-point difference in polling, that we should instead look at the trend lines. Also, he reminds us that at the end of July in 1988, Michael Dukakis was leading George Bush by 14 points. It’s still August — and time for mo…

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BONUS: Convalescence 51:45

2M ago51:45

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In an unplanned bonus release, Mike and Eli play this week's Tuesday Has No Feel podcast with about 20 minutes of added commentary ahead of Eli's critical doctor appointments this week. Topics include: Mike uses a word incorrectly (0:40), Eli's move (4:40), The Story of The Rob (6:42), Closet contraband (9:03), Last Episode (11:32), The Pivotal Wee…

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Trump Sinks while Kamala Soars: Harold Meyerson; Sherrod Brown's strategy; Elon Musk's crimes 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Trump mostly stays home at Mar-a-Lago while Kamala and Tim Walz meet huge crowds in the swing states. Harold Meyerson comments on the current asymmetrical state of the campaign. Plus: Talking politics, and history, with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown - he’s up for reelection this year, in a state where Biden got only 45%. (originally recorded in Octobe…

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209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedy 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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https://tslworkshops.circle.so When Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello were first pitching Hacks, they didn't have a precise tonal comp when the network asked. But the trio ultimately knew that they wanted a show that was allowed to be "hard funny," but still make lots of space for rich emotional moments. Today, Paul and Jen discuss HOW …

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Ep 083: Flyover Church: Jesus' Ministry in Rural Places, with Brad Roth 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Karl Vaters talks with Brad Roth about the content from his new book, Flyover Church: How Jesus’ Ministry in Rural Places Is Good News Everywhere, for which Karl wrote the foreword. Topics include: How the rural church is different from the city and suburban church, not just in scale, but in type How metrics are very different in the rural church T…

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S1E1: The Decision Making Gap: John August with the Scheinman Institute 50:06

2M ago50:06

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John August of Cornell joins us as we dive into "The Decision-Making Gap," a critical issue in healthcare where decisions impacting patient care are often made by those who are not directly involved in providing it—like insurance companies, administrators, and policymakers. John August is a seasoned expert in labor relations and healthcare. He join…

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Tim Walz, Yes! Harold Meyerson; Cat Ladies: Katha Pollitt; 'Night of the Gun': David Carr 52:21

2M ago52:21

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Tim Walz was a great choice for Kamala's VP - Harold Meyerson explains -- and takes up the question, what's happening to the Trump campaign? Also: JD Vance’s remark about “childless cat ladies” who “want to make the rest of the country miserable” continues to reverberate in the news. Katha Pollitt has our analysis, and rebuts Vance’s argument that …

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S7 Ep 19: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 3 51:47

2M ago51:47

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The final round drama in Ireland; Mike updates on his current handicap index; Eli gets brutally honest about this season. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpattern.app/

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208 | Writing Animated Children's TV: A Crash Course w/ Lorien 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.tslworkshops.circle.so Animation is a MEDIUM, not a genre. This, among many other important lessons on today's episode, is one of the first things Lorien tells people who are interested in writing animated TV for children. Today we discuss how to break into children's animated TV, how production considerations weigh into the…

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S7 Ep 18: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 2 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Recorded the night before the final round, Mike and Charlie call Eli to catch him up on the happenings in Ireland. Eli educates everyone on how to act while driving thru a tunnel and updates on his rehab progress. Part 3 coming later this week. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpatte…

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207 | Being (And Writing) Women Over Forty: A Candid Conversation (ft. Nitza Wilon & Elizabeth Kaiden) 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.tslworkshops.circle.so Let's be frank: sexism and ageism are no joke in Hollywood. That being said, women over forty posses superpowers that the peers may lack - experience and wisdom. For Nitza Wilon & Elizabeth Kaiden, this is part of the juice behind the Writers Lab, the only screenwriting lab solely focused on nurturing …

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