Best Yeah It S That Bad Podcasts (2024)

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74 The Anecdotal Engineer Pt 2 24:20

2d ago24:20

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Tonight Steve the Anecdotal Engineer returns. He explains: The different processor types (CPU vs GPU) and what they're good at. The different architectures (Motorola, PowerPC, Intel/AMD, ARM) Why are these new Apple chips screamin' fast, and what are the tradeoffs? Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of this discussion, where I throw an article…

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21. Attachment difficulties? 22:58

3d ago22:58

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Attachment difficulties are at the core of what we're discussing here. This week, we'll discuss what leads to attachment difficulties, what behaviors you might notice, and some key strategies to start building connection! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Spec…

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73 The Anecdotal Engineer Pt 1 27:04

10d ago27:04

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It is important to me that the general public know at least a little bit about the tech products they use every day. So tonight I introduce to you, Steve the Anecdotal Engineer. He uses analogies to explain technical concepts very clearly so they're easy to understand. We explain: What is RAM? What is a hard drive? What is a processor? What are pro…

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20. Victim vs Victor 20:13

10d ago20:13

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When we're experiencing a challenge, a crisis, or a trauma - it's natural to feel like a victim. In fact, we're designed with defense mechanisms in our brain to create a fear response and help us avoid similar awful situations in the future. I know as a parent dealing with unsettling, overwhelming, scary behaviors in my home - I certainly felt like…

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#7 - Don't require your art to pay your bills 37:35

11d ago37:35

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Unlock a new perspective on your creative journey! In this episode of Shapeshifter, I delve into the transformative decision that has revolutionized the way I approach the unfolding of my creative expression and business. And how you can take this perspective and make it your own. Join me as I explore: The Journey to Freedom: How a part-time job li…

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72 No Longer Alone Pt 2 34:04

16d ago34:04

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This week concludes our two-parter with Mike from McGyver Tech. Yes, the "parallel universe" Marc even shares his love for imagery in brand names. He's so resourceful, there ain't nothin' he can't solve. Tonight's article exposes JUST HOW MUCH data is copied out of your smartphone when you link it to your car. Marc spends most of the episode saying…

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19. Be authentically you (and help your child to do the same) 23:06

17d ago23:06

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How often do you make decisions, and worry how others will respond? Or how often do you make decisions that are true to what you want (and not what you've been conditioned to think is best)? In this episode, we are diving in to 1) conditioning, 2) your authentic self, and 3) how to help our kids do the same! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adop…

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#6 - The Joy of Giving a F*ck 36:34

18d ago36:34

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What if I told you, that I actually give a f*ck what you think about me? Welcome to another honest episode of Shapeshifter, where we explore the multi-faceted nature of being a multi-passionate creative that refuses to ‘niche’ down. In this episode, we delve into the concept of genuinely caring about what we do and how it influences our body of wor…

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71 No Longer Alone Pt 1 35:09

22d ago35:09

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During the darkest days of my career's "busy period", I thought I was the only IT guy in the world who was both ethical and competent. I am thrilled to report that I was wrong. Tonight's guest, Mike Cowan from McGyver Tech, is based in LA and heard me on a Pittsburgh talk show one morning in 2017. He called me up and said "Hey, we think the same wa…

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18. Is your child good or bad? 16:34

24d ago16:34

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When you look back on your childhood - were you a "good" child or a "bad" child? How do you know? Was this a fact, or a story? In this episode, we'll discuss the truth about "good" and "bad" kids, and what we can do to help our kids be who they are truly meant to be. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Co…

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#5 - Tall, blonde and thin: The Remnants of Eurocentric Beauty Standards 31:16

26d ago31:16

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Come with me as we uncover the surprising lesson from finally unpicking the threads between Eurocentric beauty standards and self acceptance. In this episode of Shapeshifter, I’m diving into a powerful and personal story of how Eurocentric ideals have shaped my self-perception and led me to a place of deep self-love and acceptance. Join me as we ex…

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70 Keeping passwords safe - from the real bad guys. 28:55

29d ago28:55

28:55

Tonight we discuss: How free software is marginalized - In other words, there are things in modern life that can't be done with free software, and instead require some proprietary technology. However, I argue that it's a lot better than it used to be. Using a password manager, especially with "sugggeeeesssted" passwords, means relinquishing control…

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17. Unmet needs create behaviors? 17:53

1M ago17:53

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We all know the obvious needs our children have - hunger, comfort, sleep, health - which when left unmet create all kids of behaviors. But what about the "less obvious" needs? Listen to this episode for 3 key unmet needs to look for when our kids are misbehaving, and some tips to help you meet those needs! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adopti…

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#4 - How to work with your Ancestors, the good, the bad, and the ugly 42:51

1M ago42:51

42:51

Do the whispers of your ancestors ever echo in your soul? In this episode, I ignite a powerful exploration of ancestral work, where we dive beyond the glorious heroes to embrace the full spectrum of your lineage. I'll share a transformative story of confronting a complex ancestor, sharing all about its impact on my spiritual awakening. We'll explor…

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16. Shifting your mood IN THE MOMENT 15:02

1M ago15:02

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Often when we're learning new tools - we feel so pumped up to change the way we approach our child's behaviors… but then in the moment, we go right back to our habitual way of reacting. In this episode, we'll discuss how to actually shift your responding in the moment! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption …

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#3 - Flying a flag for the SILENT ones 20:48

1M ago20:48

20:48

Are you tired of the same old activism narrative? It's time to celebrate the diverse voices – especially the silent ones – that create massive change! This episode champions all forms of activism, from quiet contemplation to joyful explosions of creativity. Get ready to hear me talk about: The power of individual expression. Challenging the "loud =…

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69 A Generation That Doesn't Question 36:24

1M ago36:24

36:24

This week we discuss: How Google Chrome ranks as the worst browser in terms of privacy (even amongst its peers) Which alternatives get the job done without all the spying Marc's new Edge Obliterator Script protects you from the Edge nagware How Google proposes to replace cookies with FLoC, which pigeonholes you based on your "type" The Colonial Pip…

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15. You are not broken 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

When our kids are struggling - we are often struggling. We look outside our home and see other parents having fun, enjoying their kids. We see other parents raising kids who aren't defiant, disrespectful, destructive, or disconnected. When we're struggling like this, we often only see 2 possible causes - 1) either our kids are "bad kids," or 2) we …

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#2 - Why I’m no longer calling it a cacao ceremony 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Forget everything you thought you knew about cacao ceremonies! This episode reveals a deeper truth about this ancient practice. My trip to Guatemala and a conversation with a Mayan elder unveiled the reality behind these 'ceremonies' and why so many of us may have been misled. Hear me talk about: The ancient Mayan traditions behind cacao How I'm ho…

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#1 - Don't Niche, You'll Die of Boredom 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Are you feeling pressure to fit into a single box? Do you have a million passions and interests that don't seem to fit neatly into one category? You, my friend, are a Shapeshifter! Welcome to my first episode. I'm excited you are here. Tune in and hear me talk about the kinds of conversations we will have here: We'll explore why women, in particula…

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68 Their Own Medicine 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

Most of us have seen those scary popups that tell us we have viruses and beg us to call a phone number - but now they come with scary sirens and scary voices. They know most seniors can't lower their computer volume, especially when the popup is in fullscreen mode. We all know virus scanners and laws can never stop these things, because they're sim…

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14. Trauma and the brain 20:41

2M ago20:41

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When a child experiences early trauma, various changes can happen to the brain. As parents, we see the effects - in behaviors, learning difficulties, developmental delays. Let's discuss key changes to the brain common in children who've experienced trauma. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is…

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13. Human Design and My Relationships 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Have you ever wondered why you connect with some people better than others? This can be especially true with our kids - and can cause us parents so much distress, as we interpret this as "liking" one of our kids better than the others. Or have you ever wondered why things can be going so well with one person (or child) and then a 3rd or 4th person …

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SHAPESHIFTER Podcast Trailer 2:34

2M ago2:34

2:34

SHAPESHIFTER, is about celebrating the magic of all the parts of you. Imagine what it would feel like to not have to chop yourself into tiny bits to fit into these predetermined boxes, imposed by society, culture, your family and even yourself? Imagine a world where you are allowed, in fact, cheered on to explore all your different interests, desir…

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67 The Virtual Power Plant Scandal 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

It's a solo teaching episode of the CEP! Today we celebrate over 4000 downloads! We start the show by discussing Microsoft's latest debacle, the Recall Scandal. Oh, no big deal. Just them force-attacking every Windows PC with something that recorded your voice by default without any knowledge or permisison, that's all. More to come on that one, but…

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12. I'll be happy when... 20:27

2M ago20:27

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When I meet parents who are stressed, overwhelmed, or even at the end of their rope, I often hear a common theme: "I'll be happy when my child stops (you can fill in the blank here)," or "I'll stop feeling frustrated when my child does (fill in the blank)." This is a common human reaction. We all do it to some degree - it's our default way of think…

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11. Experts vs Intuition 17:28

2M ago17:28

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When facing a new challenge, where do you turn first for answers? In the past couple of decades, many of us would say the experts (or Google, lol!). We feel frustrated, overwhelmed, uncertain - and we turn to the experts. Don't get me wrong - there is value in knowledge, expertise, and specialized skills. However - you are the expert in your child.…

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66 Foghorn Has a Car Accident 36:18

2M ago36:18

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Tonight I continue with my "Torment a Scammer" kick: A personal injury lawsuit scammer calls to ask if I've been in a car accident. Foghorn Leghorn answers in the affirmative, and it all goes downhill from there. The next scammer claims that he wants to give me health insurance benefits, but he needs MY credit card number in order to pay me. Intere…

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10. Connection vs spending time together 30:51

3M ago30:51

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The parents I serve, the parents I connect with, the parent I was... would all say something along this line: "I am giving all of my time, my attention, my energy, my (you can probably add more here!) to my one child - they are exhausting me!" But is giving your time, your attention, your energy, etc. the same as connecting with your child? Our kid…

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65 Guido Sarducci vs The Scammers 34:02

3M ago34:02

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And now, the moment you've been waiting for: It's another Torment a Scammer episode! First up, we have a Spectrum imposter. I give her the runaround by constantly changing my tune as to what cable company I subscribe to. Next, we have a very revealing call from a guy who admits I'm not "the no call list". I HIGHLY doubt he's referring to the Americ…

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9: Fix your face 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

At a recent in-person workshop I held for adoptive parents, we discussed how perceptive and intuitive our kids can be! When our face shows frustration, overwhelm, or unhappiness. Some of us even hear "why are you mad mom?" Let's chat about some strategies to actually have your face match your goal - the goal to create a peaceful, happy home where y…

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64 Microsoft Outages and Update Attacks 30:16

3M ago30:16

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In this episode, we'll discuss some recent Microsoft cloud service outages and explore why they still happen. We'll also discuss: Some recent update attacks and the resulting destruction to Windows PCs. What causes update attacks and how to prevent them. And finally, after eleven years of Marc hosting tech talk shows, finally, finally, someone in t…

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8: Enjoy Mother's Day? 12:53

3M ago12:53

12:53

As Mother's Day approaches, how are you feeling? For so many of us, it can come with more disappointment than joy, more frustration than fun, more sadness than flowers. When raising children with intense emotions or behaviors, we may be in a position to just hope that nobody gets hurt, there aren't too many tears, or that we can survive the day. An…

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63 Is Microsoft Exchange Safe? 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Tonight we discuss cybersecurity breaches: In other words, people stealing each other's data instead of doing something constructive. Microsoft Exchange is a software product from 1996 that holds your emails in a server. In 2021, the world watched as bad guys broke into Exchange servers and sucked emails out like a vacuum. The bad guys then shared …

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7: But I adopted my child is a tiny infant 11:04

3M ago11:04

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So often I hear parents describe their adoption experience, and share that their early adoption means that attachment difficulties are unlikely. I'm here to challenge that, to help you see things differently for the sake of your child. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also an early interv…

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The Spiral of Wisdom 34:27

3M ago34:27

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There are so many things that life's activities teaches us. The coach teaches life from playing sports, the teacher teaches life from chemistry or math, the musician teaches life from playing one single note. for me, life was similar to the games I played, the movies I watched, the way I see my dogs play with each other. There is so much we can lea…

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6: Creating a vision for your family 20:13

4M ago20:13

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You're in the thick of it - daily, overwhelming behaviors. You spend your "free" time worrying about when the next blow-up, aggression, destruction, self-mutilation, or worse will happen. You see family vacations, nice dinners with family or friends, or even a trip to the zoo as impossible - something that only the lucky parents get to enjoy. What …

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62 How Far We've Fallen 50:50

4M ago50:50

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It's another one-hour special! Today is a solo teaching episode, where Marc discusses: Nick Francesco's exposure of Apple's "Designer Exodus" A Plain English history of what brands of processors Apple has used, and the opportunity to repurpose old Apple computers and tablets You've heard of JD Power & Associates. It's a company that surveys consume…

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5: If I'm so smart, why can't I connect with my child? 15:29

4M ago15:29

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If I'm so (fill in the blank - smart, experienced, resourceful, patient, etc.), why can't I connect with my child? We can feel so accomplished in so many areas of life… yet when it comes to our most challenging relationship, we can feel like such a failure. Let's discuss why, and WHAT to do about it! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coa…

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The Multiverse that contains everything we need to know 28:43

4M ago28:43

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The Multiverse is a concept that has been around for centuries. Most recently brought back by the Marvel Universe with Dr. Strange and Spider Man. With the DC universe in The Flash. The concept is quite simple. There are multiple realities all happening at the same time. Within those realities there are different versions of you. Now whether you be…

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4: What does my child need from me right now? 18:31

4M ago18:31

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When we are facing constant behaviors - we tend to become quick to react. We might react with consequences, with "teaching," with reminders of "the rules." But what if our children's behaviors are driven by their tricky past, coming from a place of trauma? Would you respond the same as you are now? If you child was crying, saying "I'm sad and scare…

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2: Trauma & Attachment 15:48

4M ago15:48

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I know some don't want to hear this… but adoption is a traumatic event. If we as adoptive parents pretend like it's a beautiful gift that we give or child - we are fooling ourselves, and creating an environment that may give our kids the impression that they should not grieve, they should be grateful or happy. The truth is, adoption is a huge loss …

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3: The catalyst to my change 23:16

4M ago23:16

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As my daughter was growing up, I felt pretty confident in my skills. I didn't second-guess myself that often, and I trusted my inner authority to do what was best for her. I would've referred to myself as a good mom. Once my son joined the picture - this all changed. I stopped seeing myself as a good mom, and instead felt like such a failure. I was…

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61 HP's Inky Oil Spill 51:54

4M ago51:54

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When Marc saw this article, he knew he'd have to summon Dr. Mike to help him get through it with a bit of levity. Tonight's one-hour special is about the HP ink cartridge scandal. Not only does HP charge an arm and a leg for their cartridges, but they're now sending out update attacks that turn your printer into a paperweight if you dare try and us…

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Episode 14: Aeos Cup Ft. Kelosaurus, Digital Bacon, Doobsnax 53:28

4M ago53:28

53:28

I sit down with Doobsnax ( https://twitter.com/doobsnax ) Kelo ( https://www.twitch.tv/kelosaurus ), and Bacon ( https://www.twitch.tv/unitebattlehub ) to talk all things Aeos Cup! Yeehaw Support the podcast and get 20% off your G FUEL order by using my link - ⁠https://affiliateshop.gfuel.com/4ff and promo code: SPRAGELS --- Support this podcast: h…

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The Finale – The whole gang is back for the final episode of the Show. The Guys talk big picture Cleveland sports, Beyonce’s new album and their favorite episode before signing off for the last time 1:30:42

4M ago1:30:42

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That’s a Wrap! Its the Finale! – Gerber, Danko, Chuck, the Iceman and Miller are together a final time to talk sports and more in the Land. The Guys start the show diving into some big picture Cleveland sports questions. The Guys talk next season and what it may mean for the Browns and the Deshaun Watson trade. The Guys also weigh in on Browns stad…

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Episode 162 – One step closer to the end the Guys preview the Guardians season, the sinking Cavs, the wild NCAA tournament, the Cat Tank and close the show with their last All Ears music reviews 1:09:05

5M ago1:09:05

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It’s the Final Countdown and … Its Episode 162! – Gerber, Danko and Chuck continue their slow, joyful, walk to close the show with another night talking sports, and more, in the Land. In the final weekly episode of the Show, the Guys start in one of their favorite places – talking Guardians and their preview of the 2024 season. The Guys talk Guards…

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1: Intro - Sometimes Love isn't Enough 14:40

5M ago14:40

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Our stories are such a powerful way to help others. I created this podcast to help you to not only shift your most important relationships, but also to help you see that you are not alone! Join me on this journey as I discuss how I went from feeling like a confident, successful parent to feeling like a failure of a mom, not able to connect and perh…

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60 Exploiting Loneliness in Older Adults 38:19

5M ago38:19

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Tonight's solo teaching episode focuses on one very poignant article, entitled "Can AI Curb Loneliness in Older Adults?" Many seniors are lonely. In response, one new company is now selling/renting robots to the elderly. It's one thing if you talk to it when you're lonely at home, but one lady reported shunning her family reunion because she felt a…

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Episode 161 –The Guys are getting ready to say goodbye and talking Cavs struggles, Guardians starters, Browns player moves, NFL free agency and their first ever classic movie review of Tombstone 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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Say When… Its Episode 161! – Gerber, Danko and Chuck, in one of their final podcast hangs, are together talking sports, and more, in the Land. The Guys start the show with the announcement that From the Land is coming to an end when March turns to April. The Guys keep on keepin’ on and start at home with a frustrating and disappointed Cavs week wit…

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