Best Tara V Podcasts (2024)

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V Spehar on the Influencer Strategy to 270 56:02

6d ago56:02

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Tara is joined by journalist and host of the TikTok account UnderTheDeskNews V Spehar to talk about the effect social media influencers have on the 2024 presidential election. They shine a light on how the Trump and Harris campaigns are going outside mainstream media to promote their campaigns, break down the elements of the imminent TikTok ban tha…

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Mark Leibovich Imagines ‘This Town’ Under Trump 2.0 47:47

1h ago47:47

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Tara is joined by Mark Leibovich, writer for The Atlantic and author of 'This Town,' to discuss the mood around Washington, D.C., as it prepares for the possibility of a second Trump administration and the chaos that could come with it. They shine a light on the list of characters that will be in Trump’s inner circle if he gets elected, speculate o…

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vol 231. Restoration of Perspective with Chris A. 54:38

1h ago54:38

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Born in the 1950s to an unwed mother and subjected to severe abuse by his stepfather, Chris faced unimaginable challenges from the beginning. Despite these hardships, he found his way to the rooms of recovery, where Chris gained clarity and purpose, embracing the 12-step life with intention. Sobriety Date: 9/15/2015 Quotes “Willingness is key for m…

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227. Javelina 100 Training, Science Debate on REDs, Long Zone 2 Efforts, Tadej Pogacar's World-Domination Strategy, and Strava AI! 1:28:33

19h ago1:28:33

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We made loud grunting noises to celebrate recording this great episode! A primary training discussion was on putting the finishing touches on the quick build for the Javelina 100 Miler. It's getting very, very real. Confidence is rising, and falling, and falling some more, then rising again. We bring you into the process to feel just how hard it al…

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The Battle for Pennsylvania With Rep. Boyle and David Urban 46:08

23h ago46:08

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Tara is joined by Republican lobbyist and CNN commentator David Urban, and Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle to discuss all of the hot-button political news in the highly critical swing state of Pennsylvania. They break down the complicated nature of the PA’s electorate, talk about where both sides of the aisle are focusing their campaigns, and …

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October 2-16, 2010: WAR Thirteen, In Memory of Susan M. Garrett 45:34

3d ago45:34

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Get out your tissues, listeners! (Seriously.) This week, V and Emily split the episode in two parts: first, the very silly attempt to understand how the Forever Knight fandom went to WAR! for the thirteenth time in 2010. Second, a look into the fannish life and ongoing impact of Forever Knight BNF Susan M. Garrett, who seems like she was a complete…

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vol 230. From darkness to Faith with Stephanie J. 36:09

7d ago36:09

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Stephanie, 1st generation Cuban-American, was a drug addict and alcoholic that found a home in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. She has lived on the dark side of addiction and keeps herself in the light and love of recovery with faith, service and the steps. Sobriety Date: 7/4/2019 Quotes “I wanted to share my story because I don’t want it to be …

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September 25 - October 5, 2023: Voter Fraud Upsets the AO3 Top Ships Bracket Tumblr Poll 1:01:30

7d ago1:01:30

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What?! This week, Emily and V travel all the way back one year to look at... the dumbest thing we've ever had to cover for this show, possibly. You all remember this one: @ao3topshipsbracket pitted Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes against Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, and things got insanely, unnecessarily, WEIRDLY nuts. We're baffled. We're a little bitter.…

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All Scrapes, No Jugular at the Walz-Vance VP Debate With Alex Thompson 42:04

7d ago42:04

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Tara and Alex Thompson from Axios get together to share their instant reactions to the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. They examine all the highlights, break down each candidate’s performance, and talk about what both campaigns need to do going forward as we head down the homestretch of the election. For more of Tara’s repor…

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226. "No Secrets" Q+A! The Wikipedia Controversy, Strides, Singles v. Doubles, Breakthroughs After Layoffs, Ketones, Polarized Training, and Lots More! 1:45:16

8d ago1:45:16

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We loaded up on some "awake" tea to feel extra caffeinated for this spicy episode! Listeners send in such great questions, and it was so fun to get down and dirty with some fascinating topics. It's called a "no secrets" Q+A because we often see conversations with elite athletes and coaches where it's clear that we aren't getting the full picture. O…

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Episode 143: Tara Holloway 59:04

12d ago59:04

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Tara Holloway is an Ottawa musician, singer songwriter and after hearing the depth and power of her music, definitely an old soul. In the past decade, Tara has spent time living in Lake Louise, Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Her guitar acting as a constant companion. Holloway's powerhouse voice that can stop you dead in your tracks. A towering…

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Futurecasting the Kamala Cabinet With Bakari Sellers 54:37

14d ago54:37

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Tara joins forces with Bakari Sellers from ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’ for an extra special Ringer jamboree to discuss the state of Kamala Harris's campaign as she and her team head down the stretch toward the election. They scan the swing states to find her path to 270 electoral votes, debate the existence of undecided voters, and speculate on wh…

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vol 229. Follow the Leader, with Christian H. 57:24

14d ago57:24

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After a few years of sobriety and then slipping away from the program, Christian found himself face-to-face with Jack Daniels and said yes . . . following that was years of misery. Now back in the rooms and into action, today, Christian lives a life of freedom and faith. Sobriety Date: 9/28/21 Quotes “Nothing worked for me except Alcoholics Anonymo…

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September 16, 2012: The Bullshit Tweet 1:03:51

14d ago1:03:51

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#*@%$(*! This week, V and Emily head back to the event that caused the Great Schism Of One Direction Fandom: The Bullshit Tweet. V has an epiphany about her longest-ever fic and one of her big OTPs of the early 2010s, and Emily feels a lot of empathy for both Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson in the face of all the, well, bullshit thrown at them for…

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225. Kilian's Wild Physiology Data, Tara Dower Sets the Overall AT Record, The Next Race After Leadville, 7 Ultra Logistics Tips, and How Elite Athletes Eat! 1:36:12

15d ago1:36:12

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We marveled at the athletic performance of the year to prepare for this great episode! It kicked off with us picking our jaws up off the floor, in awe of Tara Dower's overall record on the Appalachian Trail. Coach Megan delves into what made it possible (strides and speed) and what sets Tara apart (being a superhero). This achievement will take dec…

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Inside Trump's Mind With Sam Nunberg 44:03

16d ago44:03

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Tara is joined by political consultant and former Trump adviser Sam Nunberg to break down Donald Trump’s state of mind as his campaign heads into the final stretch of the election. They speculate on whether there will be a second debate with Kamala Harris, talk about fringe down-ballot candidates who could affect his vote tally, and take a hard loo…

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Episode 142: Futura Free 1:10:17

20d ago1:10:17

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Drawing from their punk roots, Futura Free brings energy, noise and excitement to new heights in every performance. The band is always masterfully fusing elements from a myriad of genres; from catchy indie-rock hooks to the experimental backdrops of noise music, and the sombre musicality of midwest emo. This band is one to get familiar with if you …

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vol 228. Serenity Despite Life, with Bert W. 51:23

21d ago51:23

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An only child from a home filled with love, Bert had no outside reason to be an alcoholic and addict. But on the inside, he felt different-than, even less-than others. After a doctor’s recommendation, Bert found himself in the rooms of recovery. Today he lives a life of almost complete serenity, despite life happening around him. Sobriety Date: 4/2…

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September 14-15, 1974: The First Fest for Beatles Fans 58:38

21d ago58:38

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Come together, right now! This week, Emily and V head back to the extremely seventies 1970s to look at a fandom currently having a resurgence on Tumblr: The Beatles. V has actually been to "The Fest," as groovy kids call it, and wrote a paper on Beatlemania that got published a zillion years ago to boot, so she chimes in about what this fandom is l…

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Love Triangles with Political Peril at Mar-a-Lago With Meghan McCain 42:12

22d ago42:12

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Tara joins forces with Meghan McCain on her podcast ‘Citizen McCain’ to discuss the hottest gossip in the world of politics. They shine a light on Laura Loomer’s rising status within Donald Trump’s entourage and dig into the drama surrounding Don Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle. Finally, they discuss the mood around the Trump campaign after the debate a…

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224. Post-Run Carbs Science, Vincent's Training to Win UTMB, Supershoes Power Ranking, Biking for Runners, and The Fastest US Race Ever! 1:36:19

22d ago1:36:19

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We slurped down a truly inspiring amount of carbohydrates before recording this great episode! The main topic was a new study with a fascinating design, equalizing carb intake across a day, but modulating the quantity consumed in the post-exercise window. There were major changes in next-day performance! Training can often be an adaptation contest,…

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Let Kamala Run Free, Says GOP Consultant Liam Donovan 47:31

24d ago47:31

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Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Liam Donovan to discuss the state of the presidential race after last week’s debate. They take a hard look at which direction the critical swing states are currently leaning, shine a light on the latest attacks on Vice President Harris from Team Trump, and talk about how the latest apparent assassin…

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Digging Into Trumpworld Grift With Juleanna Glover 36:05

28d ago36:05

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Tara is joined by former Republican lobbyist Juleanna Glover to discuss a recent article she wrote for The New York Times about how Donald Trump’s campaign funds are being distributed. They examine the drama within the Trump team's upper management, follow the organization’s money into dark tunnels, and compare and contrast Trump’s campaign with Vi…

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vol 227. A Peaceful Comfort Zone, with John L. #2 1:00:46

29d ago1:00:46

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From prison to preaching, John brings passionate truth and a calm energy to his story. Addicted to alcohol and its cousins, John had a dark bottom, however he doesn’t spend his time there, instead he shares of his way out and the peace in being free. Sobriety Date: 12/8/2022 Quotes “Nothing that I go through will a drink make better.” "I don’t thin…

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Trump Takes the Bait, but Will It Help Harris? With Julie Mason 40:15

29d ago40:15

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Tara and Julie Mason from SiriusXM’s ‘The Julie Mason Show’ get together to share their instant reactions to the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They examine the night’s key moments, speculate on what both candidates' advisers are currently thinking, and discuss how the debate could affect their individual poll numbers. …

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Debate-Day Download, Plus Elon's Ground Game 36:26

1M ago36:26

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Tara joins Ravi Gupta on his podcast, ‘Lost Debate,’ to discuss, analyze, and preview the big presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They also shine a light on how Elon Musk is providing help to Trump’s campaign. To check out more of the 'The Lost Debate' podcast with click here. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for…

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223. Leadville Strength Work, The Next Frontier of Sodium Bicarbonate, Adaptation Fueling, Kilian's Epic Adventure, and New Contraceptives Study! 1:33:51

29d ago1:33:51

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We filled the pauses in conversation with all of our deepest confessions before recording this great episode! A main topic was how we thought about strength work and heat training in the Leadville 100 build. While David's mileage wasn't wildly high, he made some big changes in the last year that harness the power of heat to spur hematological chang…

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September 1, 2017: The Handbook for (My) Immortals: Or, Two Literary Frauds! 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

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Fukkin' preps. This week, V and Emily have their brains melted by not ONE incredibly stupid and obvious literary fraud, but TWO incredibly stupid and obvious literary frauds! Yes! In one week! And both involving the most infamous fanfic of all time, everyone's favorite: My Immortal. Dust off your fishnets and stretch out your middle fingers, it's t…

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Which Trump Will Harris Debate? With Marc Caputo 36:21

1M ago36:21

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Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from Politico to talk about the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They speculate on how each candidate will prepare, shine a light on the race to define Harris, and take a quick look behind the scenes of Team Trump. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the…

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Episode 141: Halfway There 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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Halfway There is an Ottawa band mixing the best of summery pop punk in with a nelancholic twist. Established in 2022, the band is made up of seasoned veterans of the Ottawa music scene. HWT has released several singles in the past year including their latest "Good Times" now streaming everywhere. With shows at Ottawa pillar venues, House of Targ, L…

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vol 226. The drug Ethanol, with Jack B. 56:14

1M ago56:14

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Jack tried everything he could to prove he wasn’t an alcoholic, but all roads kept leading him back to AA. In this share, he details the seriousness of our disease and highlights the joy in living a life of freedom and peace. Sobriety Date: 9/28/2018 Quotes “This disease never gets better; it only gets worse." “One drink will lead to 100.” “When I …

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How the 2024 Election Is All About Sex With Liz Plank 39:50

1M ago39:50

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Tara is joined by author, journalist, and podcaster Liz Plank to discuss the enormous gender gap between voters in the 2024 election. They examine Trump’s connection with male voters under 30, talk about how the Dems may be using Tim Walz to connect with white men, and shine a light on how divorcées are affecting voter demographics. For more of Tar…

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222. History at UTMB, Leadville 100 CR Spicy Questions, The World's Greatest Sports Headline, Post-Run Uphill Treadmill, and What We Did To Our Scale! 1:37:07

1M ago1:37:07

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We put lubrication in all the right places before this amazing episode! The main topic was a rundown of our big takeaways from the UTMB races, the most important week of the trail running year. Times get faster and faster... but carnage comes with it. We talk about how the fueling revolution may be impacting races, both in terms of speed and GI iss…

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Summer 2000-2003: Harry Potter Fandom and the Three-Year Summer 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

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Icicle?! This week, Emily and V hold a sort of jazz funeral for a fandom event that shaped both of them as human people, and that cannot and should not ever happen again. The Three-Year Summer was a pivotal stretch of time for fandom culture as a whole because a) every fucking person alive was in this fandom, b) the whole point was that there was n…

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Episode 140: Matty Grace 1:18:28

1M ago1:18:28

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Matty Grace is a prolific songwriter and a multi-talented Canadian musician. Grace balances an enormous body of work that spans amongst a dozen projects and bands. Crisis Party, Precious Failures, Cluttered and Zeal just to name a few. She is also a solo performer and produces and engineers her own releases. She is a music lovers, music lover. Grou…

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Jeff Roe Resurfaces to Talk Trump, the Race, and DeSantis's Downfall 59:17

1M ago59:17

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Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Jeff Roe to discuss the current state of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as he prepares for the home stretch of the election. They examine Trump’s electoral path to victory in November, take a look at how his team is attacking Kamala Harris, and talk about Jeff’s time on Ron DeSantis’s unsucces…

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