Best The Media Lunch Break Podcasts (2024)

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Madame Web actor blames the internet for failure, SUPERMAN photos, and trailers! - 146.1 49:27

2h ago49:27

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Welcome to the Tuesday News Day, where we discuss the latest events in nerd news! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreakPatreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreakYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreakFacebook: www.facebook.com/themedialunchbreakOr email us at: TheM…

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Bill Esparza vs. Villa's Tacos. Plus, why New Zealand real fruit ice cream is the sweet treat of the summer. With Creamy Boys' Duncan Parsons and Joe Wedd. 1:41:14

1h ago1:41:14

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This week, legendary LA food writer Bill Esparza made waves when he dropped a scathing review of Villa’s Tacos on his Instagram stories. The review had been building for weeks, if not more than a year, and its Kendrick-style intensity left all of Los Angeles talking. Father Sal is with us today to dive deep into the situation, including what led to…

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Ep 143: “Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” - Part 1 (HBO MAX, 2024) 19:48

5h ago19:48

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Today we are discussing the HBO Max documentary, “Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” (2024). This docuseries charts the very personal battle between artist and management team over the ownership of Taylor Swift’s music masters — representing six of the highest selling albums of all time. In this part one, we will be detailing the timeline o…

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Ep 142: Analyzing “American Nightmare” (Netflix, 2024) 28:23

7h ago28:23

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Today we’re discussing the explosively popular Netflix docuseries, “American Nightmare.” Following the bizarre story — and devastating media aftermath — of a home invasion/kidnapping in Vallejo, CA, we are shown that the real American nightmare is not the crime itself, but the institutional response to victims of that crime. Denise Huskins and her …

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Hebrews 10:24-25 Why Church? 12:04

3h ago12:04

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What’s the point of going to church? Is it a requirement to salvation?

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Ep 141: Oh, Canada! (Vancouver Edition) 24:25

8h ago24:25

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Today we’re discussing our friendly northern neighbor, Canada. Having just returned from a 4-day trip to Vancouver, we’ve got loads of cultural commentary and travel advice to share. Did you know there are laws against freeways in Vancouver city limits? Have you any idea the sheer number of weddings Stanley Park can hold? And why is it that in Cana…

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Hebrews 10:22-23 Living Water 13:17

5h ago13:17

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Do you need to be clean before you approach Jesus?

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Hebrews 10:19-22 13:52

6h ago13:52

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You take a bath daily to stay clean, but do you bathe yourself in the things of God daily?

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Ep. 20 - Kyrk Pyros | Allegheny Crane & Rigging | A Pittsburgh Hero 53:42

5d ago53:42

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Kryk Pyros, better known as the man who lifted the PAT bus from the sink hole in downtown PIttsburgh, is not only a town hero - but a great entrepreneur. Kryk started his entrepreneurial career in college, seeing early success in the construction industry. A few years later after learning more about the industry, Kryk go involved in the crane busin…

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Bonus: Salish Sea Feet Discoveries with Rainy Day Rabbit Holes 40:38

4d ago40:38

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Today we are hosting an excellent episode from the excellent podcast, Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. Enjoy! Join us for a toe-tally intriguing episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes where we dive deep into the baffling phenomenon of the Salish Sea Feet Discoveries! Since 2007, detached human feet have been washing ashore on the coasts of the Salish Sea, leavin…

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Baroo is the LA Times' Restaurant of the Year. Plus, Eater's Mona Holmes on what makes LA food (and food media) great. 1:54:14

1d ago1:54:14

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Father Sal is with us today to talk about the LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year Baroo. We break down what the award means, why it’s significant, and why we are so excited for our upcoming meal at this very special restaurant. We also talk about the LA Times’ Gold Award winner, the rise of non-alcoholic beer, and the sudden closure of Rampart Vi…

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Ep 139: Nerdy Red Flags (Grim Rabbit Games) 22:02

5d ago22:02

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Today we’re unboxing a BRAND NEW expansion of Red Flags Friday (courtesy of our good friend and podcast listener) — with content exclusively for nerds! The Grim Rabbit Game’s romance and date-centered card game is catering to Star Trek and Star Wars fans, as well as the chronically online. With that in mind, our hosts sit down and ask questions abo…

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How To Do Social Media Marketing the Right Way 47:21

6d ago47:21

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Which platform is best for marketing your law firm? Facebook? TikTok? Insta? Reddit? Well, it depends… And later, hold on to your data, folks! Does a vendor’s use of tracking pixels benefit you or them? ----- Now, depending on your practice area, certain social media platforms may be better suited to connecting you to your target audience. The guys…

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Ep 138: What’s Your Favorite Sci-Fi Trope 24:22

6d ago24:22

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Today we’re discussing top sci-fi tropes in media we love as well as science fiction concepts that spark our imagination. With examples from top sci-fi short stories and Taiwanese novels, we discuss common and uncommon tropes that depict a potential, thought-provoking future. Undersea, skin-obsessed civilizations that have escaped climate catastrop…

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Ep 137: TikTok Star Murders (Peacock, 2024) 24:21

7d ago24:21

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Today we’re discussing the content of Peacock’s new true crime documentary, “TikTok Star Murders.” Produced by 50 Cent, this social media documentary follows the tragic, ultimately-fatal relationship roller coaster of TikTok content creator JinnKid (Ali Abulaban) and his wife Ana. Culminating in a shocking double homicide in San Diego’s luxury Spir…

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The Boys Season 4! Plus a review of Radiant Black! - 145.2 59:01

4d ago59:01

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Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss season 4 of The BoysThen stick around for a review of Radiant Black.... which is just a pseudonym for Black Beauty, isn't it?SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1BUY SOME MERCH:https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.comTwitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchB…

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Hebrews 10:13-18 10:47

5d ago10:47

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One offering was sufficient

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Ep 136: More First Date Questions from Relationship Experts (Women’s Health, 2024) 25:14

11d ago25:14

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Once again, we’re sharing some of the “150 Best Questions To Ask On A First Date, According to Relationship Experts” (Women’s Health Magazine, 2024). With insights from Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD., Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD., and Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, we share even more of the relationship insights and effective first date questions to keep you…

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The Bear Season 3 Recap - Part 2. Plus, service fees here to stay, street vendors win big, and Gorilla Pies needs our help. 1:18:11

8d ago1:18:11

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Part 2 of our The Bear Season 3 recap. Father Sal is with us to break down episodes 6-10. If you listened to Part 1 on Monday, you'll know that we weren't too sweet on episodes 1-5. Did the second half of the season change our opinion? Not exactly, but keep listening to find out where exactly we feel the show got lost in the sauce, and most importa…

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Ep 135: What’s Your Favorite Type of Horror 22:32

13d ago22:32

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Today we’re discussing our favorite horror motifs from films, television, and games (shoutout to The Recap Rewatch for inspiring a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” rewatch). Whether it’s Ariana Grande wanting to have dinner with Jeffrey Dahmer or Stephen getting spooky with the forest-cabin settings of “Evil Dead” and “Until Dawn,” every horror fan wants…

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Ep 134: Top Indie Games on Itch.io 24:25

14d ago24:25

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Today we’re digging into some of the top-rated games on user-generated indie game platform Itch.io. Games include “Night of the Consumer,” “Crawler,” “Baby Blues Nightmare,” and more. We discuss the unique game mechanics and themes that indie developers can offer a player that AAA games cannot (due to profit incentive). Whether it’s horror elements…

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Star Wars fans are exploding. Also, Blade is delayed and X-Men 2 is gay - 145.1 54:30

12d ago54:30

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Welcome to the Tuesday News Day, where we discuss the latest events in nerd news! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreakPatreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreakYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreakFacebook: www.facebook.com/themedialunchbreakOr email us at: TheM…

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The Bear Season 3 Recap - Part 1: Does it still have the special sauce? 1:06:11

12d ago1:06:11

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Father Sal and I recap episodes 1-5 of The Bear Season 3, which is now streaming on Hulu. Helpful links:The Bear https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f--Get 10% off when you use code "LAFOOD" on House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Ep 133: First Date Questions from Relationship Experts (Women’s Health, 2024) 22:24

19d ago22:24

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Today we’re sharing some of the “150 Best Questions To Ask On A First Date, According to Relationship Experts” (Women’s Health Magazine, 2024). With insights from Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD., Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD., and Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, this list provides listeners with some conversational prompts that serve to invite deeper connection…

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Hebrews 10:8-12 The Single Non-Recurring Sacrifice 12:50

17d ago12:50

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Thinking you deserve heaven because you’re not as bad as someone else, well, that’s called pride.

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Live from Holbox: Lunch with Santiago Lastra, chef of London's Michelin-starred KOL 1:39:58

15d ago1:39:58

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Santiago Lastra is the chef of Michelin-starred restaurant KOL in London. He visited in LA on the heels of the World’s 50 Best ceremony in Las Vegas, where KOL was named the number 17 best restaurant in the world. He stopped by the City of Angels for a special collab dinner with Vespertine’s Jordan Kahn, and I’m really honored he made time to grab …

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Ep. 19 - Nalli - Elias Law | Estate Planning & Elder Law 1:08:50

19d ago1:08:50

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Michael W. Nalli, Esq., is the firm Founder and President. Ashley M. Elias, Esq., serves as Vice-president. Both hustle hard every day along with their professional Staff to ensure their clients’ needs are properly addressed. Listen to their style and approach along with industry-related challenges and changes on this episode of the Boss Juice Podc…

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Ep 132: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Cal Newport, 2019) 21:06

20d ago21:06

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Today we’re discussing Cal Newport’s book, “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” and how a reduction in device use might just better our lives. Stephen shares his insights as a recent reader of the self-development / digital discipline book and Laura shares findings from behavioral science studies that reveal clues as to wh…

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Ep 131: House of the Dragon Season 2 (HBO MAX, 2024) 24:03

23d ago24:03

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Today we’re reviewing the premiere episode of the much-awaited GoT prequel, “House of the Dragon.” Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, and Rhys Ifans reprise their roles as the adult members of the Targaryen and Hightower clans, who last season were poised to clash in civil war. Despite the two year delay between seasons, viewers occupy the imme…

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Hebrews 10:3-7 Say No To Reincarnation & Purgatory 14:14

19d ago14:14

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Which one do you believe and why: Reincarnation? Purgatory? Or One earthly life followed by eternity in heaven or hell?

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How Much Marketing Is Enough? – Legal Marketers Explain 40:17

21d ago40:17

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Lawyers can’t just take a backseat when it comes to marketing, but what do you actually need to know to make sure your marketing approach holds water? Later, how do you go about marketing for two distinct practice areas in your law firm? ----- Depending on your role in your firm, you may need to know much more or much less about the way the marketi…

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Ep 130: Inside Out 2 and the Science of Emotion (Pixar, 2024) 22:09

24d ago22:09

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Today we’re discussing the 2024 sequel to Pixar’s 2015 classic, “Inside Out.” Amy Poehler reprises her role as “Joy,” main character Riley’s primary emotion. Joining the cast is Maya Hawke as “Anxiety,” one of Riley’s new pubescent emotions. In this film, our main character is now 13, going through puberty, leaving middle school, and navigating inc…

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Is The Acolyte BAD??? With special guest YUB NUB! Plus a review of Kaya by Wes Craig! - 144.2 1:20:03

18d ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss The first half of The Acolyte!Then stick around for a review of Kaya. Or is it pronounced Kaya? I dunno.SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1BUY SOME MERCH:https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.comTwitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreakPatreon: www.patr…

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Good things vs God things 54:35

19d ago54:35

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Why do people choose to broadcast their personal dramas to the world? Join us, Smillee B and Eva G, as we grapple with this bewildering trend of social media oversharing in our latest episode. We dive deep into the motivations behind such behavior, questioning whether it's a mere cry for validation or a result of lacking a real support system. From…

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Hebrews 10:1-4 The Law Revealed 7:12

23d ago7:12

7:12

The law doesn’t heal, it reveals!

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Hebrews 9:26-28 Believers have already died 11:52

26d ago11:52

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At what point does a follower of Jesus die?

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Ep 129: Maxton Hall: The World Between Us (Prime Video, 2024) 23:18

28d ago23:18

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Today we’re discussing the internationally popular young adult contemporary romance series, “Maxton Hall: the World Between Us” (streaming on Prime Video). Inspired by the Mona Kasten novel, “Save Me” and starring Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damien Hardung as socioeconomically- and ideologically-opposed students at the elite preparatory school Maxton…

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Top Chef Season 21 Recap. Plus, service fees live to fight another day, reservation resale platforms get the axe, and Luca gives vegans free political advice. 1:19:22

22d ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Top Chef Season 21 is in the books. A champion has been crowned, both for Top Chef and our LA Food Pod Fantasy Top Chef. Father Sal and I are joined by Jessie Evans also known as Jessie Eats, and Daniel Wargo AKA Forking Around to recap the finale and the season as a whole. But first, a few things that caught my eye this week. An iconic LA fast foo…

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Ep 128: Zombie Survivalism in “Project Zomboid” (Indie Game) 20:43

29d ago20:43

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Today we’re discussing indie zombie survival horror game, “Project Zomboid” (produced and published by The Indie Stone). Originally built as a Sims mod, this hardcore-difficulty game presents its players with 4 available Kentucky environments in which to attempt survival, using more than a dozen player-character types, and personalizing your playth…

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Ep 127: Is this a Simulation? Discussing “Sims 4” (EA) 24:08

30d ago24:08

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Today we’re discussing the iconic video game series, “The Sims,” where players can simulate buckets of lives and lifestyles in a charming, funny, simulated world peopled with NPC characters, fantasy monsters, and magical environments. This game contains resource and emotional management mechanics as well as commercial actions that players use to ad…

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Hebrews 9:23-25 Copy Cat 13:37

28d ago13:37

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Focusing on earthly things leads to destruction and sadness. So let’s focus on Heavenly things :)

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Ep 126: Is It Good To Be The King? Reviewing “Ren Faire” (HBO Max, 2024) 23:48

1M ago23:48

23:48

Today we’re talking about the new HBO Max docuseries, “Ren Faire,” which depicts the King Lear / Succession-esque drama at America’s largest renaissance faire, the Texas Renaissance Festival. Directed by Lance Oppenheimer, we follow the founder/mayor/ “king” of this Renaissance Festival town, named George Coulam, who is preparing to retire to focus…

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Is Zack Snyder done with Rebel Moon??? And Shawn Levy might direct the next Avengers movie - 144.1 48:17

25d ago48:17

48:17

Welcome to the Tuesday News Day, where we discuss the latest events in nerd news! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreakPatreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreakYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreakFacebook: www.facebook.com/themedialunchbreakOr email us at: TheM…

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Hebrews 9:16-22 Blood Is Required 12:05

30d ago12:05

12:05

Without shedding of blood there is no remission/forgiveness.

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Ep. 18 - Brian Teyssier | Top Pittsburgh Realtor 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

Brian has been a trusted and experienced realtor since 2006 in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and licensed in SE Florida. He started out as a "flipper" just to save himself some commission but as time went on, realized his skills were in repping buyers and sellers. He sells on average 50 homes/year in Pittsburgh and represents a handfull of builders/…

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Ep 125: The Art of Joy 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Today we’re talking about the art of joy — where it comes from, how to find it, and whether or not it’s connected to outcome. We’re given scripts to follow and conventions to uphold, but is that recipe one that leads to joy? Will buying everything society tells you to buy make you happy? Did comic book heroes lie to you about what is achievable in …

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What the James Beard Awards and World's 50 Best tell us about dining in 2024. Plus, is Little Tokyo "endangered?" And what the heck is up with Joey Chestnut? 1:09:41

29d ago1:09:41

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Kuya Lord’s Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home this James Beard Award this week for Best Chef California, and we’d like to extend him and his whole staff a heartfelt LA Food Pod congratulations. Today’s episode is all about awards. I’m joined by Father Sal to discuss LA’ showing at the Beards, as well as some of the most interesting takeaways from t…

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Ep 124: Puppets and Pain with “Eric” (Netflix, 2024) 22:04

1M ago22:04

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Today we’re discussing the new top 10 Netflix miniseries, “Eric,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Blecher III, and Dan Fogler (of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”). Created by Abi Morgan, this is a detective noir that takes place in gritty 1980s-era New York City. Featuring a plot-critical puppet and creeping madness…

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Ep 123: PNW Summer Madness 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Today we’re discussing summer in the Pacific Northwest — we’ve got boats, boards, and buckets of festivals. It’s three long months of joy, togetherness, and not thinking about general elections. What’s your favorite PNW summer activity? How will you and the gang of your choice be taking advantage of the sun madness? Is death or an indeterminate per…

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Hebrews 9:15 Do You Need A Mediator 12:16

1M ago12:16

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Do you need a spiritual Mediator or can you remediate your own sins?

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