Best First Things Podcasts (2024)

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The Super-Ego, Digitized 32:05

2h ago32:05

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Edmundson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Age of Guilt: The Super-Ego in the Online World.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Did You Know Brooke Was Mute For a Couple of Years? 31:49

4h ago31:49

31:49

You may not have known this, but both Brooke and Matty LOVE acting! And they have both studied it! Today they're sharing their stories form their acting school days! Plus a little bit of behind the scenes goss from Brooke's reality TV days. Plus Brooke shares some personal news from when she was younger and how acting has helped her with her speech…

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E056 - Modern Relationship Advice NO ONE Talks About | Dr Sara Al Mandani 1:37:42

21h ago1:37:42

1:37:42

Joining me today for a deep dive into relationships, energy and spirituality is Dr. Sara Al Mandani, a businesswoman and prominent Emirati figure. Al Madani began her journey to entrepreneurship at the young age of 15 and is now running over 9 companies across the spectrum of commerce, tech, marketing and more. A core driving force behind the monum…

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Jerod Mayo on Drake May, Dak headlines FOX Sports’ NFC East All-22 roster 1:40:58

1h ago1:40:58

1:40:58

00:00 - Mayo on Maye: “If he’s better than Jacoby… he’ll start” Sirianni: Didn’t play offensive starters because of the intensity of the joint practice Tuesday Henry McKenna: Hurts’ lack of rushing production & efficiency was overlooked issue for Eagles’ struggles 21:31 - Dak: “Good conversations” going on about contract; Dak headlines FOX Sports’ …

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Episode #462: Kyle Ayers 39:42

5d ago39:42

39:42

Kyle Ayers is a comedian from Missouri currently based in Los Angeles who hosts the popular podcast and live show, Never Seen It, where comedians …By Sean L. McCarthy

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Kyle Ayers 39:43

19h ago39:43

39:43

Kyle Ayers is a comedian from Missouri currently based in Los Angeles who hosts the popular podcast and live show, Never Seen It, where comedians rewrite famous movies and TV shows they’ve never seen. You may have seen Ayers perform his stand-up on Conan or on the OnlyFans comedy showcase, LMAOF. Ayers also created and hosted the live comedy show, …

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The Why and When of Quitting. 12:17

1h ago12:17

12:17

“Loud quitting” is just foolish, but smart career moves can be a ladder to job satisfaction and success. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn talks about how changing jobs is a skill in itself, and future employers will follow the trail. Will it send a good or bad message? (Watch Video Podcast Here…) Rob Artigo: Well Ray, when I was a repor…

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Brock Purdy Is X Factor, Buying Into Daniel Jones, Stephen Jones On CeeDee Lamb 1:39:54

5d ago1:39:54

1:39:54

(00:00) Brock Purdy continues to struggle in 49ers camp (24:27) Stephen Jones speaks on expectations for CeeDee Lamb's production (33:31) Should people buy in to Daniel Jones? (40:00) Can the Bills stop a Chiefs 3-peat? (44:52) Nick's anti-BUD list (01:00:21) Is there hope for the Patriots this season? (01:16:29) Who's more important for Purdy: Tre…

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What a Murder Says About a Life 34:33

11h ago34:33

34:33

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, J. Warner Wallace joins in to discuss his new book, “The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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J.J. McCarthy will miss entire 2024 season, Parsons on CeeDee: “He will be suiting up for Cowboys” Week 1 1:40:58

1h ago1:40:58

1:40:58

00:00 - J.J. McCarthy will miss entire 2024 season. Parsons on CeeDee: “He will be suiting up for Cowboys” Week 1 22:40 - Rodgers: Feel I have an “extra gear” I’ve yet to show. Saleh on Reddick being a distraction: “It’s not, I promise” 34:48 - Weird and Wonderful. David Helman: “Not crazy to think the Panthers will be looking for a new plan at qua…

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Tyreek on Tua: Can win MVP this year, Aaron Rodgers Rodgers: “I don’t think I need to” play in preseason 1:40:44

2h ago1:40:44

1:40:44

00:00 - Tyreek on if he text Mahomes after NFL Top 100: "Nah Chiefs fans already hate me... y'all can go cry” 21:51 - Rodgers: “I don’t think I need to” play in preseason 32:58 - Bucky Brooks on McCarthy: “Enters 2024 with a ‘Super Bowl or bust’ mandate” 40:31 - 49ers canceled joint practice with Saints this week, don’t have enough healthy players …

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LeBron, Steph & Team USA win Gold, Hollywood Brown injured, Pick a side: Jerry Jones or CeeDee Lamb? 1:34:55

14h ago1:34:55

1:34:55

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) USA wins Gold Medal / Steph Curry’s legacy / LeBron James is named MVP / Will a Superteam come out of this? (20:06) Whose side are you on: Jerry Jones & Cowboys or CeeDee Lamb? (33:07) Haason Reddick has requested a trade from Jets (39:09) Should Chiefs be worried a…

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The Tragic Trump 32:19

17h ago32:19

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Victor Davis Hanson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Case for Trump.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Are Our Listeners The A**holes? (AITA Dilemmas Edition) 37:40

1d ago37:40

37:40

Today we are dishing some of our listeners dirt! We asked and you DELIVERED! We've got some epic moral dilemmas from you all today which we're unpacking. From AITA stories like a sister not wanting to babysit her nephew anymore, so some real morally questionable stories... Like a possible cousin relationship? It's JUICY! Nova Entertainment acknowle…

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E055 - Extreme Athlete: Reach Peak Performance & Increase Mental Strength | Ross Edgley 1:38:32

5d ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Joining me today for some cold hard truths on building mental strength and expanding your potential through discomfort is extreme endurance athlete, Ross Edgley. Best known for his unthinkable challenges, from running a marathon whilst pulling a car to swimming 1792 miles in 157 consecutive days, Ross embodies the spirit of resilience and determina…

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Gronk joins show, Reaction to Team USA's close win over Serbia, What are the Cowboys doing? 1:32:43

4d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Reaction to Team USA basketball's close win over Serbia (23:38) What is going on with the Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb? (34:12) Caleb Williams says Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford are his Top 2 QBs in the NFL (37:23) Dianna Russini reports that Brandon Aiyuk trade to …

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Brock Purdy more turnovers in practice, BUD List, Under more pressure: Caleb Williams or Josh Allen? 1:35:13

5d ago1:35:13

1:35:13

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Patrick Mahomes on being ranked 4th in NFL Top 100 / Brock Purdy continues to struggle in practice (20:19) Under more pressure this season: Caleb Williams or Josh Allen? (31:59) Expect Justin Fields to steal Russell Wilson's job? (37:39) Can Ezekiel Elliott still be…

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Evangelicals for Sale 29:08

5d ago29:08

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Megan Basham joins in to discuss her new book, “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Jalen Hurts & Sirianni relationship, Caleb Williams expectations, Steelers adding Brandon Aiyuk? 1:34:20

6d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Steelers and 49ers have reportedly verbally agreed to a trade for Brandon Aiyuk / Believe the Eagles can get over reported bad relationship between Hurts and Nick Sirianni? (25:08) Will expectations hurt Caleb Williams? (35:29) Brandon Aiyuk reportedly not intereste…

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Ethics is Your Business. 9:40

6d ago9:40

9:40

Did you know stealing a pen from your employer is embezzlement? It might not seem like a big deal, but what it says about you IS a big deal. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses ethics and how little things become big things that create a negative workplace culture. Rob Artigo: Ray, interpersonal communications, which obviously we…

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Bears Hard Knocks debut tonight, Brandon Aiyuk latest, Why haven't Cowboys re-signed Dak Prescott? 1:33:08

7d ago1:33:08

1:33:08

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Bears make Hard Knocks debut tonight / Latest on Brandon Aiyuk / Nick ready to make a Super Bowl pick? (24:45) Surprised Cowboys haven't signed Dak Prescott to new deal yet? (35:30) Daniel Jones reacts to the fight at Giants camp (39:51) Will Stefon Diggs be a diffe…

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Episode #461: PunchUp Live’s Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani 33:50

15d ago33:50

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The state of the comedy industry, like most everything else in 2024, feels very much in flux. Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani have seen firsthand …By Sean L. McCarthy

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PunchUp Live's Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani 33:51

7d ago33:51

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The state of the comedy industry, like most everything else in 2024, feels very much in flux. Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani have seen firsthand how technology and social media have changed the relationships between performers and fans in the 21st century, and have set about finding a better way for them to connect today. Danny worked at Facebook si…

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Patrick Mahomes only 4th on NFL Top 100 List, Jayden Daniels OROY odds, Burrow & Bengals slept on? 1:32:55

7d ago1:32:55

1:32:55

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Patrick Mahomes ranked 4th on NFL Top 100 list / Lamar ranked #2 / Tyreek Hill ranked #1 (24:02) Are people sleeping on Joe Burrow and the Bengals? (34:12) Did Aaron Rodgers deserve a spot on NFL Top 100 list? (38:54) Could Jayden Daniels win offensive rookie of the…

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Education in a Pluralist Country 30:12

8d ago30:12

30:12

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Ashley Rogers Berner joins in to discuss her new book, “Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Move Over Mya, This is a Case of Our Exes 31:00

12d ago31:00

31:00

We're talking all about past relationships and dating today. Ever had one of those exes that keep popping back into your life, and struggle to give you closure? - So has Brooke! But we also chat through Brooke's current dating life and how those past relationships have helped her learn and move forward. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the tradition…

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E054 - The 5 Levels of True Happiness: Monk’s Guide for Overcoming Fear & Anxiety | Gauranga Das 1:16:15

9d ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Gauranga Das is a spiritual leader, mentor and motivational speaker who is dedicated to helping his audience live more fulfilling lives. An IIT alumnus turned monk, he blends practical wisdom with spiritual insights. Through his best-selling books, The Art of Resilience and The Art of Focus, Gauranga promotes mindfulness, happiness and personal gro…

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Caleb Williams preseason, Dion Dawkins calls Josh Allen “my Michael Jordan”, Will Dak leave Cowboys? 1:32:31

11d ago1:32:31

1:32:31

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Is This Dak Prescott’s last year with Cowboys? / Dion Dawkins: “Josh Allen is my Michael Jordan” (22:41) Brock Purdy on interceptions in practice: “Now is the time to experiment” (32:35) What do you need to see from Caleb Williams in the preseason? (37:58) Ready to …

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Aaron Rodgers newest comments, Latest on Jayson Tatum & Joel Embiid, Rather have Stroud or Caleb? 1:36:24

12d ago1:36:24

1:36:24

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Team USA storylines: Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, and Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards (23:19) Aaron Rodgers latest comments about Robert Saleh and Davante Adams (32:57) Rather start a franchise with Caleb Williams or C.J. Stroud? (38:13) Is Dak Prescott better off le…

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Are Children Worth It? 23:42

12d ago23:42

23:42

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman join in to discuss their book, “What Are Children For?: On Ambivalence and Choice.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Brock Purdy's 4 INTs in practice, Dak Prescott vs Jalen Hurts, Aaron Rodgers need preseason snaps? 1:32:07

13d ago1:32:07

1:32:07

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How confident are you in Brock Purdy? Is it fading? (21:16) Does Aaron Rodgers need preseason snaps? (32:56) D.J. Moore extension / Any reason Caleb Williams won’t thrive as a rookie? (37:46) How good will Tua, Tyreek and the Dolphins be this year? (42:00) Rather ha…

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Common Sense Money 11:04

13d ago11:04

11:04

Depending on who you listen too, a recession is either already here or just around the corner. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn, who led a major tech company through good times and bad, discusses options for making your personal finances just as resilient. Rob Artigo: Ray, I don’t think it’s a stretch, I really don’t, that far too many …

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Lamar & Ravens Super Bowl expectations, Mike McCarthy job security, Believe in Caleb Williams hype? 1:35:18

14d ago1:35:18

1:35:18

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Super Bowl or bust for Lamar Jackson and Ravens this year? (21:12) Mike McCarthy on hot seat? Eagles or Cowboys more likely to win NFC East? (30:52) Will Caleb Williams and Bears live up to the hype? (37:45) Bounce-back season for Jalen Hurts and Eagles? (42:21) Wha…

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Episode #460: Ashley Gavin 38:13

22d ago38:13

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Ashley Gavin is a comedian from New York City who studied computer science and helped craft the curriculum for Girls Who Code, before deciding to …By Sean L. McCarthy

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Ashley Gavin 38:13

14d ago38:13

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Ashley Gavin is a comedian from New York City who studied computer science and helped craft the curriculum for Girls Who Code, before deciding to embark on her own path in comedy in 2012. Gavin says she became Carnival Cruise Line’s first openly gay performer later that decade, and when the pandemic shut down that gig, she pivoted to podcasting and…

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Rodgers, Burrow & Tua expectations, Mahomes is underpaid, More surprising performance: KD or LeBron? 1:33:25

15d ago1:33:25

1:33:25

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) More surprising performance for Team USA: LeBron James or KD? / Jayson Tatum and Brock Purdy debate (23:28) Jets sideline spat something or nothing? Can Aaron Rodgers win MVP? (33:47) Joe Burrow ranked 39th on NFL Top 100 list. Fair or not? (37:26) Was paying Tua Ta…

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Let's Be Real... Brooke Would Definitely Get Sucked into a Cult 19:08

23d ago19:08

19:08

We've decided Brooke is too trusting and is 1000% susceptible to being roped into a cult! But that's not how this chat started... Have you seen the documentary on 7M The Tik Tok dancing cult? We're obsessed and so we're diving into the world of cults and some of the strangest - including one right here in Aus! Plus, we can't help but notice a littl…

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America Was Not Stolen 28:54

23d ago28:54

28:54

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey Fynn-Paul joins in to discuss his book “Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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E053 - Expert Forex Trader Reveals #5 Habits For Boosting Income in Your 20s | Alex Gonzalez 1:36:21

17d ago1:36:21

1:36:21

Alex Gonzalez is a 23-year-old trading mastermind who has taken the Forex world by storm. From humble beginnings working at Dunkin' Donuts, Alex discovered his passion for Forex trading and quickly became a self-made millionaire. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, his relentless pursuit of success and a sharp mind for trading strategi…

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Patrick Mahomes trolled by LV, Tua extension with Dolphins, Pick Jordan Love or Trevor Lawrence? 1:31:20

18d ago1:31:20

1:31:20

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Raiders troll Patrick Mahomes with Kermit doll / Cowboys Super Bowl chances (21:40) Tua Tagovailoa agrees to extension with the Dolphins (34:23) How much of an impact can Saquon Barkley have on Eagles (38:04) QB you'd rather have: Jordan Love or Trevor Lawrence? (41…

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Josh Allen, Stroud & Lamar expectations, Russ vs Fields, Beginning of the end for Steph & Warriors? 1:32:31

19d ago1:32:31

1:32:31

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Is Josh Allen criticism fair? / Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs better off being doubted? (24:14) Is this the beginning of the end for Steph Curry in Golden State? (33:16) Expect another MVP level season from Ravens star Lamar Jackson? (37:22) Is the hype around C.J. Str…

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Immigration Insanity 28:02

27d ago28:02

28:02

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Peter Skerry joins in to discuss his article “Insane Asylum: The Policy Disaster at the Border.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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