Best Kevin Sheldon Podcasts (2024)

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156. From Incarceration to Exoneration: The Kevin Barry Artt Story with Dan Lawton 1:00:48

44m ago1:00:48

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This week Justin talks with Dan Lawton. Dan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in 1986 and has been practicing and a practicing attorney in San Diego, California for many years. He's also taught at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law since 2001…

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

3d ago47:36

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In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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155. The Hunt for the Assassin Who Killed Sweden's Prime Minister with Jan Stocklassa 53:16

7d ago53:16

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Today just talks to Jan Stocklassa. Jan is an author and journalist focusing on large scale affairs in international politics. He served as a diplomat for Sweden in the Czech Republic from 1997 until 2003, and later helped found a newspaper paper in Prague. Jan spent more than a decade researching the 1986 murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palm…

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Boeing in Crisis, SpongeBob SquarePants, Big Green Egg 32:19

12d ago32:19

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Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Kris Van Cleave examines the crisis of confidence in Boeing following a series of terrible accidents involving 737 Max jetliners. Also: Lee Cowan marks the 25th anniversary of the popular cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants; David Martin looks at how tactics and technology are transforming the war in Ukr…

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

11d ago44:18

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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal 50:03

13d ago50:03

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Today, Justin talks with returning guest James Stejskal. James enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1973 and served for more than 20 years, including with the now famous Special Forces Detachment A in Berlin in the 1970s and 80s, among many other assignments. He was severely wounded in Somalia in 1992 and medically retired from the Army in 1996, after whi…

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The Presidential Debate and Supreme Court Ethics 37:05

19d ago37:05

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CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa examines the political fallout from Thursday's debate between President Joe Biden and the presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, and talks with New York Times White House reporter Katie Rogers, Democratic Party strategist Faiz Shakir, and Republican Chris Sununu, governor of New Hampshire…

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

17d ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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153. The Year of Four Emperors with Rose Mary Sheldon 43:40

20d ago43:40

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Today Justin chats with Rose Mary Sheldon. This is her third time on the podcast. Rose Mary taught history as a professor at Virginia Military Institute for more than 25 years, and is a world renowned expert on intelligence activities in the ancient world. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan in 1987 and has published several books an…

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Sopranos at 25, Actor Jude Law, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff 55:50

26d ago55:50

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Anthony Mason looks back at the series that changed television, "The Sopranos." Also: Rita Braver profiles our nation's first "second gentleman," Doug Emhoff; Lee Cowan sits down with actor Jude Law, who plays King Henry VIII in the historical drama "Firebrand"; Mo Rocca interviews 94-year-old actress June…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

24d ago41:41

41:41

During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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152. The Spy Erased from History with Raymond Batvinis 56:36

27d ago56:36

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Justin talks with retired FBI special agent Raymond J. Batvinis. Ray served in the FBI from 1972 until 1997, working in counterterrorism and counterintelligence, including on the investigations into Ronald Pelton and the Walker spy ring. Shortly after 9/11, he returned to teach the basic counterintelligence course at the FBI Academy at Quantico. Si…

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Father’s Day, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Kevin Costner 42:25

1M ago42:25

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan talks with reporter and podcaster Matt Katz about his search for his biological father. Also: Dr. Jon LaPook sits down with public health expert Dr. Anthony Fauci; Tracy Smith visits actor-director Kevin Costner on the location of his Western epic, "Horizon: An American Saga"; Jonathan Vigliotti …

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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151. How The Allies Cracked Germany's Codes with Charles Lachman 58:21

1M ago58:21

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Today Justin chats with Charles Lachman. Since 1998, Charles has been the executive producer of the nationally syndicated news magazine Inside Edition. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, History Channel, Lifetime, C SPAN, and other local and national media. He's also the author of four non fiction books and one crime novel. Today he discusses the story…

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Student Debt, Roctogenarians, Julia Louis-Dreyfus 39:41

1M ago39:41

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lilia Luciano examines the post-college experiences of graduates whose student debt was erased. Also: Natalie Morales talks with Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her new dramatic film, "Tuesday," and her podcast, "Wiser Than Me"; David Martin looks back on the role of paratroopers in the D-Day invasion 80 years a…

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

1M ago41:45

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During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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150. The President's Kill List with Dr. Luca Trenta 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

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Today Justin sits down with Dr. Luca Trenta. Luca is an associate professor in international relations at Swansea University in Wales, and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Higher Education Academy. He's written extensively on the subjects of covert action and assassination as tools of foreign policy. He is the host of the Out …

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Trump Verdict, Katie Ledecky, Michael Crichton and James Patterson's New Book 49:19

2M ago49:19

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa looks at the fallout of Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony charges. Plus: Ted Koppel visits a campaign rally in Pennsylvania to speak with Trump supporters; Tracy Smith finds out how an unfinished Michael Crichton thriller was completed, nearly 16 years after Crichton's death, by James Pat…

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

1M ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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149. The Triads, the CIA, and the Nugan Hand Bank with Peter Butt 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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This weak Justin chats with Peter Butt. Peter is an author and award -winning documentary filmmaker. He is the founder of Blackwattle Films and his work has appeared on BBC, National Geographic, The History Channel and elsewhere. Peter has focused particularly on the Cold War, the nuclear arms race and espionage activities, particularly in Australi…

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National WWII Museum and BBQ 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Martin reports on how the National WWII Museum in New Orleans is preserving the stories of World War II veterans. Also: Mo Rocca talks with Kyra Sedgwick and her castmates in the Off-Broadway play "All of Me," a rom-com about disabled lovers; Tracy Smith profiles action movie icon Pam Grier; Erin Mor…

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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148. Japan's British Spy on American Soil with Ronald Drabkin 43:36

2M ago43:36

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This week Justin is joined by Ronald Drabkin. Ron earned his Bachelor's Degree from Duke University and his Master's from UC Berkeley. Since then, he's worked in the tech industry, first with Intel Corporation and later as an entrepreneur and investor. He's also written peer reviewed articles on espionage history in Japan. Today he discusses his fi…

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Courtney Cox, Billionaire City, The Bidet 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Jane Pauley hosts our annual special broadcast about design. In our cover story, Luke Burbank looks at a plan backed by Silicon Valley billionaires to build a new city in California. Also: Serena Altschul looks at the history of baby strollers; Martha Teichner meets the country's most acclaimed maker of weathervanes; Jonathan Vigliotti sits down wi…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

2M ago34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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147. A Mother at War: Shannon Kent's Duty, Sacrifice, and Humanity with Joe Kent 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Today, Justin talks with Joe Kent. Joe spent 20 years in the United States Army, serving in the Ranger Regiment, Army Special Forces, and later other elite units within Joint Special Operations Command, before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer III. His time in the service included 11 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. It was during one of those…

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Bill Maher, Young Sheldon, A Mother’s Love 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at how designers have failed at keeping product design, from cars to computers, simple. Also: Robert Costa interviews comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time"; Luke Burbank goes behind the scenes of the series finale of "Young Sheldon"; and Tracy Smith sits down with Tony-nominee Sa…

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

2M ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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146. Civil War Special Operations Units with Patrick K. O'Donnell 52:30

2M ago52:30

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This week Justin talks with Patrick K. O'Donnell. Patrick is a combat historian who has covered the war in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004, where he was armed and participated in the battle alongside U. S. Marines. He is an expert on special operations units and irregular warfare. He's published 13 books so far on combat history, covering stories from the A…

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Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Selleck, Humorist A.J. Jacobs 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Seth Doane interviews Whoopi Goldberg about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me"; Also Tracy Smith talks with "Blue Bloods" star Tom Selleck; David Pogue looks back on the remarkable Mars mission of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter; and John Dickerson talks with bestselling author and humorist A.J. Jaco…

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145. Capturing Lothar Witzke: German Spy, Saboteur, and Assassin with Bill Mills 54:05

3M ago54:05

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This week, Justin speaks with Bill Mills. Bill holds a B.A. in History from Framingham State University and has written four nonfiction books about espionage during the First World War. Along the way, he has amassed a significant private collection of original documents, photos, and artifacts related to espionage during that war. Today he shares st…

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Dan Rather and Laziness 33:16

3M ago33:16

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at the importance of spending time being lazy. Plus: Lee Cowan sits down with news veteran Dan Rather; Anthony Mason joins author Erik Larson at Fort Sumter to explore the opening shots of the Civil War; and Conor Knighton visits a unique zoo for rescued animals, housed at a detention f…

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The Break: Daisy Ridley's Return to Star Wars; Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters 33:53

3M ago33:53

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In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…

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144. How Cuba and The Cold War Made Miami with Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs 1:23:05

3M ago1:23:05

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This week Justin interviews Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs. Vince grew up in Miami, Florida, and is a veteran of the U. S. Army, where he served in The Balkans. He went on to receive a master's degree and PhD in Diplomatic and Military History from the University of Maryland. He spent more than six years as the historian and curator for the Interna…

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Wildlife Crossings, Online Romance Scams, Author Dr Abraham Verghese 30:44

3M ago30:44

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Conor Knighton looks at the creation of wildlife crossings to allow animals to safely bypass heavily trafficked roadways. Also: Jim Axelrod investigates a growing epidemic of romance scams by fake dating app profiles; and Tracy Smith profiles "The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese. See Privacy Pol…

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The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican 53:55

3M ago53:55

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This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…

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