Best We Cobble Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding my gender fluidity (with Sophie Scott) 45:28

5d ago45:28

45:28

The gender that we’re assigned to at birth means that we’re expected to have certain characteristics and live by unwritten rules. These can dictate how we see the world, and in turn how the world sees us. In some ways gender can create a sense of togetherness and belonging among those that share the same gender and it can foster particular bonds. B…

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A story of enduring love despite the cruelness of MND (with Coronation Street’s Paul and Billy) 48:20

2M ago48:20

48:20

For anyone who’s been watching Coronation Street of late, it would be hard not to be moved by the motor neurone disease storyline which has affected the lives of Paul Foreman and Billy Mahew. Seeing Paul suffer with the illness that has made his body and speech gradually deteriorate, has brought home the harsh reality of those with MND. The climax …

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Being a Muslim and gay (with Mohsin Zaidi) 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

For anyone who is LGBTQ+, navigating your sexuality along with other aspects of your life can bring challenges. Mohsin Zaidi knows this more than many. Growing up in a strict conservative Muslim family, he had to balance the expectations of his faith and culture against his sexual orientation. On top of that, social class has been a characteristic …

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Being the UK's most visible trans couple (with Hannah and Jake Graf) 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

Over the last few years we’ve all become more used to seeing trans issues dominate the headlines. The discussion has become part of our political discourse in which decision-makers are using it to create debate and sometimes even division. In such instances, trans people have been portrayed in a negative way, with the conversation around trans issu…

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Being the Executive Producer on the Netflix hit show, Heartstopper (with Patrick Walters) 56:50

4M ago56:50

56:50

In the latest episode of the ITV Pridecast, Liam McConkey and Jack Marshall catch up with Patrick Walters, the executive producer behind the highly successful Netflix series Heartstopper. Walters, who has been a pivotal force at See-Saw Films which produces the series, has steered the show's first two seasons to critical acclaim. As anticipation bu…

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Bikes Will Save The World - Special Edition 56:17

6M ago56:17

56:17

Today we demonstrate that not only is Michael's fancy microphone broken, that he doesn't remember anything once it's happened, but that we agree that Bikes Can Save The World. There is also a quiz about pasta (although it's not about pasta, it's PASTA) Today we interview Will Allen from Olive. Life is better, for us and the planet, when we do it on…

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Is Standing with Israel Safe? 26:54

7M ago26:54

26:54

It was easy to stand with Israel the week following October 7, but what about now, after six months of a controversial and very complex war? In this episode, Carly and Ezra discuss the environment we’re in today, where standing with Israel can evoke all kinds of responses. They talk about how it’s possible to both stand with Israel and not agree wi…

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Why Won’t Israel Agree to a Ceasefire? 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra clarify some of the complexities of a ceasefire agreement and why Israel hasn’t agreed thus far. They challenge listeners to read multiple news sources to get the whole picture because a single source gives only a single perspective. They also offer some concrete ways to pray for Israel…

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Oh Look! It's Amstel Gold (sort of) and also the ADHD and Autism special 37:24

7M ago37:24

37:24

Well, the clocks have gone forward here in the UK, so we talk about Amstel Gold. Michael chooses Remco and Femme (are they even in it?). Also: I didn't forget it was Paris Roubaix Honest. That's in the next episode. Today we go bubble bursting: we talk a lot about Autism and ADHD, it's all my personal view on it - and hopefully, if you're listening…

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Did you know the tour of Flanders is named after Ned Flanders? Tim and Michael talk Cobbles and Calories 35:09

8M ago35:09

35:09

Michael is all excited about the Tour Of Flanders. Michael dreams of learning Dutch so Tim teaches him some. We hope that Friend Of The Podcast Rino and his fellow countrymates aren't upset by their pronunciation. Michael slightly loses control of language, time, and consciousness, and mentions Tom Boonen many times. Surprising about of cycling con…

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Practical Ways to Fight Anti-Semitism 36:23

8M ago36:23

36:23

Anti-Semitic incidents have dramatically increased since Hamas violently attacked Israel on October 7. In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about some ways to combat anti-Semitism that you may not immediately think of. They discuss the origins of anti-Semitism and how, at its root, lies a spiritual matter. They also d…

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TZFC shamelessly try to impress Wout in the Team Lease A Bike name game 3:29

8M ago3:29

3:29

I was watching Milan San Remo at the weekend, and wout popped up on my insta feed with a challenge that was too good not to accept. The Name Game by Visma & Lease a Bike (teamvismaleaseabike.com) So wout, how did we do?By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Tim and Michael Lose Control of the Podcasting Process - Fermenting special and more bubbles to burst 36:17

8M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, we talk about Pizzas, Fermenting, The Microbiome, Tim tells a world beating joke, and I get confused a lot. Will Michael choose some Cyclists who aren't in Milan San Remo as his top tip? Yes! "Tom Pidcock will not race Saturday’s Milan-San Remo due to a concussion, Ineos Grenadiers officials confirmed Wednesday." Ga! I also double …

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International Womens Day Bonus Episode re-release - interviews with Nan Deirdorff McClain and Helen Wyman 39:38

8M ago39:38

39:38

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges can only be addressed by solutions that empower women…

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Israel: Are We in the End Times? 35:26

8M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra continue their conversation about the End Times and where Israel fits in regarding Bible prophecy. They dive into the Christian and Jewish mindsets toward the Last Days and challenge listeners to rethink a “for-Christians-only” understanding. The discussion turns to the difficult things…

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The history of ITV Pride 1:07:13

9M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Warning: This episode includes swearing and references to homophobic slurs which some listeners may find upsetting. With celebrations ongoing for LGBTQ+ History Month, the latest ITV Pridecast looks back at the history of the ITV Pride network and the people who’ve shaped it into what it is today. Since 2012, ITV has had a dedicated network to supp…

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Series 4 is here! Whoop whoop! Michael forgets names, Tim gets excited, we burst some bubbles. 40:37

9M ago40:37

40:37

Michael and Tim are back! Can they remember how to turn their mics on? Will Michael create an easier-to-follow Quiz? Can he go 5 minutes without mentioning Cyclocross? Was that really Marcel Kittel? In today's episode of The Taylor Zwift Fanclub, we talk about bubble bursting through talking about the spring classics (spoiler: Michael is excited), …

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The End Times – A Jewish or Christian Idea? 22:35

9M ago22:35

22:35

Hamas’ October 7 massacre in Israel and the war since sparked questions about the End Times. Many people have written in, asking, “Is this the End?” or “Is this the Tribulation?” Before getting into that in our next episode, today, Carly and Ezra lay the groundwork by discussing where the concept of the End Times comes from. Did Jesus introduce it,…

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What it means biblically to be “grafted in” 35:03

9M ago35:03

35:03

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra discuss the profound metaphors and analogies of Romans chapter 11 and what this has to do with how Christians relate to Jewish people and respond to the crisis in Israel. They cover: What it means biblically to be “grafted in” Making Israel jealous for their God Reviewing the difference…

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Israel Update | 111 Days and Counting 52:15

10M ago52:15

52:15

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra are back in the studio for a conversation about the ongoing crisis in Israel in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, including Unraveling some of the complexities of the situation Wrestling over standing with Israel but not liking everything it’s doing How Hamas’ ac…

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What does it mean to be non-binary? (with Ali Hannon) 58:46

10M ago58:46

58:46

In the latest ITV Pridecast Liam chats to Ali Hannon about their story of being non-binary. Ali also talks about trying to create more inclusive spaces for people to be their true authentic selves and looking beyond the binds of gender norms and expectations. In recent times the wider public has become more aware of people who identify as non-binar…

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Why we should all get regularly tested for HIV 50:17

11M ago50:17

50:17

On this episode of the ITV Pridecast, Liam McConkey visits the Coronation Street Visitor Experience in Media City to chat with Naomi Sloyan, one of the soap’s location managers, about living with HIV. Alongside Naomi is Darren Knight from the George House Trust, the charity which offers advice and support on anything to do with HIV. Both discuss th…

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Israel Update | What’s Really Happening Over There? 48:32

1y ago48:32

48:32

In this special off-season episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra bring clarity to the tragic events of the last two weeks in Israel and Gaza. They discuss many questions people are asking about what’s going on, where this sudden attack came from, who Hamas and other players are, Israel’s response, and the needs in Israel right now.…

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Being gay and a professional footballer (with Zander Murray) 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

A warning this episode refers to homophobic slurs that some listeners may find upsetting. Zander Murray lives and breathes football. The 31-year-old from Glasgow currently plays for the Scottish League Two club, Bonnyrigg Rose, as a striker. Last year he gained considerable attention, having scored his 100th career goal. However that wasn’t the onl…

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From the Coronation Street cobbles to championing bisexual awareness (with Dolly-Rose Campbell) 58:41

1y ago58:41

58:41

As Coronation Street’s Gemma Winter-Brown, it would be an understatement to say the last nine years have been a whirlwind for Dolly-Rose Campbell. She is the latest guest on the ITV Pridecast and discusses her role in Corrie and also being bisexual and the importance of bi-visibility. Arriving in the soap in 2014 for an initial six episodes, Dolly-…

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Bringing a lighter side to TV news and interviewing the world’s most famous celebrities (with Richard Arnold) 52:55

1y ago52:55

52:55

On a daily basis, Richard Arnold is welcomed into people’s homes across the UK when he brings the entertainment and showbiz news to ITV’s Good Morning Britain. He’s been providing the lighter side to British breakfast television for more than twenty years with his great warmth, and of course his humour. On this ITV Pridecast, he chats to Liam McCon…

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Special guest: Not Lizzie and Dave Brompton, its Nan Deardorff-McClain 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

BIG SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!!! It's a big one today. We have an INCREDIBLE special guest. No spoilers but you don't want to miss this one. Interview is at 15 mins if you don't want to hear the answers to the following: Has Michael's ferry left Guernsey yet? Who are Lizzie and Dave Brompton? What do you call a Triathlon with only one leg? Will Michael …

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The gay Evangelical campaigning to end so-called “conversion therapy” (with Jayne Ozanne) 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

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Being LGBTQ+ and a person of faith might appear somewhat at odds with one another. The prejudice and discrimination that’s often projected onto members of the LGBTQ+ community by religions all over the world can lead many to turn away from faith. In the UK especially, and with regards to Christianity in particular, more and more people appear to be…

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S4 EP10 | Making the Israel Connection with Bible Recap’s Tara-Leigh Cobble 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk with Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of The Bible Recap podcast. Tara-Leigh is a real kindred spirit with her love for God’s Word, for Israel and the Jewish people and helping Christians understand the Jewish roots of their faith in Jesus. Join them for a fun conversation about the way we …

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You can't slice a chocolate VCR 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

34:43

Tim and Michael talk Cake, Yetis, Buddhism and chimp stockbrokers. It's classic TZFC - all the things that matter, and a lot of things that don't. Is Wout real? Why is Nairo a Geordie? Who knows. The yeti pod: BBC Sounds - Yeti - Available Episodes See you next time. PS - special prize if you spot the 3 transport noises we put into the edit. Ciao f…

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S4 EP9 | The Sabbath as a Cultural Revolution 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about how practicing a Sabbath rest each week is so counter-intuitive in our productivity-driven culture. They share some of their own challenges and practices and provide you with some interesting thoughts to ponder when considering embracing a weekly day of rest for yourself. No …

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ITV Pride Day: Celebrating Pride in 2023 1:00:59

1+ y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Every year ITV now has its very own Pride Day and it’s a chance to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ people across the company and in the wider community. This year, ITV Pride Day was held at the start of Pride month in June and as part of the celebrations, a live ITV Pridecast was recorded with some of those from across the company to discuss why they’…

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Yan Tan, Wout Fan, Where's me phone man 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

Wrap up, get a lovely cup of Horlicks and listen to Tim and MP chat to each other about a lot of things that don't really matter. I get all forgetful and repeat myself. Tim talks about TTing and falling off a lot. I realise driving is mad. I don't even mention Cyclocross. It's like one of those white noise playlists. And was that really Wout? Links…

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S4 EP8 | Rinse and Repeat 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about the Jewish custom of reading through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, each year, using a universal reading plan. Carly shares a bit about her background growing up Catholic, and they touch on how the “high church’s” Book of Common Prayer sprang from a Jewish conc…

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S4 EP7 | The Real Story of Jonah, from a Jewish Perspective 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

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Who knew that the book of Jonah is connected to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement? Probably not anyone who isn’t Jewish, right? Well, it is, and it’s what Carly and Ezra talk about in this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. They share the Jewish context in which Jonah was called to preach repentance to Nineveh, a cruel and…

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Interview with Jamie Catto 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

In this episode, Neil catches up with Jamie Catto, the director of Becoming Nobody, about the life of Ram Dass. They spend quite a long time discussing money (it is relevant), before moving on to whether or not it's actual important to try to become nobody. They also mention his new podcast, The Gentle Village, which can be found here: https://open…

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S4 EP6| The Secret to Waiting on God from a Jewish Perspective 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

26:46

We live in a fast-food culture where we want things yesterday. We get frustrated when we have to wait on things out of our control. So, what does it really mean to “wait on God”? For most of us, waiting seems like idleness or passivity. In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Ezra and Carly dive into the Hebrew word used in verses about “wa…

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Q&Q 2: Lifeguard Buddhas, Leery versus Wary and a Big Brew of Confusion Soup 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

WARNING! Neil is straight in with some deep non-dualism in this episode, so buckle up and put your tray to the upright position. This week, Neil has a 2nd swing at some of your questions. He did his best. Thanks for listening to The Dribbling Buddhist. If you enjoyed the show, please rate, review and subscribe. And if you’d like to get in touch wit…

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Becoming an icon: Writing music to help me embrace my identity as a trans man (with Dylan And The Moon) 1:14:46

1+ y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

For most of us when we hear the word talent show, our minds jump to Britain’s Got Talent, the X-Factor or even Pop Idol, but now a new show has hit our TV screens…Project Icon on BBC Three is the brainchild of chart-topping singer Jason Derulo. Looking to find the UK’s next music star, Derulo is also a judge on the show alongside singer-songwriter …

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S4 EP5 | Is the Modern State of Israel a Miracle or a Catastrophe? 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

You may have heard that 2023 is Israel’s 75th anniversary, but do you know exactly what that’s referring to? In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra explore this topic, filling in gaps you may have about when and how Israel became a nation again, how the Arab world views Israel’s existence and a startling shift in the United …

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What's it like to be a horse? 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

We got a bit philosophical and didn't talk much about cycling.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, Dribbler's Mind, Part 2: Working The Muscle Of Nothingness 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

This episode, Neil concludes his clumsy summary of the seminal Zen Buddhist book, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki. Neil also mentions this Ram Dash Here And Now podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ram-dass-here-and-now/id518366323?i=1000611909994 And this link to a free introduction to Qi Gong by Mimi Kuo-Deemer (you …

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S4 EP4 | Rabbinic vs. Biblical Judaism 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra address a listener question, asking, “Are Messianic Jews obligated to obey Jewish tradition established by the rabbis after the Bible was written?” Before they get to the answer, they clarify terms by comparing rabbinic Judaism and biblical Judaism. They also talk about: Some key reason…

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, Dribbler's Mind Part 1: How To Get Rocket Abs In A Year 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

47:09

Welcome! In this episode, Neil summarises the first half of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki, in a way that will make you want to read the book yourself. If only to remove the fog of Neil's interpretation. Thanks for listening to The Dribbling Buddhist. If you enjoyed the show, please rate, review and subscribe. And if you’d like to get …

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Providing spaces for lesbians and queer women to be their authentic selves (with Polly Shute and Peach Bond) 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

58:43

For many LGBTQ+ people, finding a space where you can meet fellow members of the community can be incredibly liberating and powerful. Going to a place where you can socialise with those with shared life-experiences can be so fulfilling, especially when many LGBTQ+ people have to balance their authentic identity within a straight-leaning society. Fo…

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S4 EP3 | Does the Bible Tell Us to Make Christians or Jews Jealous? 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

In Romans 11, Paul writes that salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous. He says that he hopes his ministry to the Gentiles arouses jealousy, or as the King James Version says, “provokes” his own Jewish people to jealousy. OK, so we just answered the question in the title of this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, but you’ll w…

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Dribbler & Son, Part 2: If There's One Thing You Can Say About Jed, He's Not Allowed To Not Have Fun. 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

This is the second part of a conversation between Neil and his son Jed, about what it's like to live with someone who spends most of his spare time banging on about awareness and enlightenment. Enjoy! Thanks for listening to The Dribbling Buddhist. If you enjoyed the show, please rate, review and subscribe. And if you’d like to get in touch with an…

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NEW SEASON!! 54:46

1+ y ago54:46

54:46

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and Tom Pidcock won Strade Bianchi. That's right, it's spring! And what better way to celebrate that with a new season of the Taylor Zwift Fan Club podcast.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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S4 EP2 | Why Christians Should Care about Messianic Judaism 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

Why should Christians care that Messianic Judaism exists in the world? In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra analyze three reasons why a Messianic Jewish expression of faith in Jesus is important and why Gentile Believers should appreciate it. They also discuss whether or not this means Christians should go all in and atten…

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Bunkum / Womble's Theory Of Something Neil Doesn't Fully Understand But It Turns Out He Isn't Meant To: A Summary Of A Rupert Spira Podcast 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

43:46

In this episode, Neil attempts to summarise a Rupert Spira podcast about Non-Duality, Evolution Game Theory and why space and time are doomed. Good luck everyone. Thanks for listening to The Dribbling Buddhist. If you enjoyed the show, please rate, review and subscribe. And if you’d like to get in touch with any questions, suggestions or thoughts, …

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