Best Aaron Millar Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.7 This Is Woodland 21:40

3h ago21:40

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Join us as we journey to Woodland, California, a charming town nestled in Yolo County that's steeped in rich agricultural heritage and is now a beacon of the slow food movement. In this episode, we explore how Woodland’s deep-rooted farming traditions have blossomed into a culinary paradise, offering a delightful variety of high-quality cuisine tha…

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Ep.6 Liquid Tourism 42:08

3h ago42:08

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Raise a glass in Yolo County, the liquid tourism capitol of California. Home to multiple American Viticultural Areas (AVA), Yolo County enjoys a unique microclimate perfect for cultivating a diverse array of red and white grape varietals. The combination of well-drained gravelly loam layered over dark red clay soil, cool breezes, and ample sunlight…

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Ep.5 Seasonal Blooms 24:08

3h ago24:08

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While Yolo County is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, its vibrant landscapes offer more than just bountiful harvests. Each season transforms the region into a mesmerizing display of nature's artistry, as the fruits, vegetables, and nuts that grace our tables with delicious meals also enchant us with their stunning blooms. In this episod…

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The Hollywood Skull, Pluto, and 42 Telescopes: Dissecting Deep Time On Location in Utah 1:03:48

3d ago1:03:48

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Dinosaurs and dark skies have a lot more in common than you'd think...and Utah happens to be one of the best places in the world to experience both of them firsthand. In this episode, join host Aaron Millar as he explores Utah through both time and space. From coming face to face with a wall of dinosaur bones to stepping onto a top-secret active di…

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How To Write Metafiction (w/ Eric J. Millar) 56:25

3d ago56:25

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I wrote a new book! It's called SO LET IT BE WRITTEN - A Wizards' Guide to Metafiction and my co-author Eric J. Millar returns to the ritual for a very meta discussion about metafiction, creativity, writing, and the multilayered magic we baked into this book.Get your copy today at: https://www.personisawake.com/so-let-it-be-writtenOr order direct a…

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Best of Explorer: The Abode of the Gods: Ascending Mt. Meru with Climbing Legend Conrad Anker 37:17

9d ago37:17

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Conrad Anker is renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest living mountaineers. Follow him to the Himalayan peaks of northern India to climb the ‘Shark’s Fin’ of Mt. Meru, a sheer 1,500-foot wall of blank granite, one the hardest, most dangerous and beautiful routes on the planet. For 30 years the best mountaineers in the world had attemp…

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Secret Archives, Dental Tools, and Peanut-Head Bugs: Going Behind the Scenes at the Natural History Museum of Utah 31:43

13d ago31:43

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The Natural History Museum of Utah is described as the "jewel in Utah's crown," a treasure trove of over 1.6 million artifacts spanning billions of years of natural history. From anthropological artifacts to geological gems, as well as one of the world's largest collection of fossils, you could spend days just seeing half of it. And today, we're go…

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Cowboys, Stuntmen, and Saloons on Wheels: 100 Years of Movie Magic in Utah 46:43

13d ago46:43

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Utah landed on the silver screen in 1923 with "The Covered Wagon," and it's been the coveted location for many of Hollywood's most iconic projects ever since. From Kevin Costner to Kevin Bacon, John Wayne to Frank Sinatra, some of the industry's biggest names have spent time telling their stories against the backdrop of this state. Today, we're goi…

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Liquid Tourism: Drinking On Location in Yolo, California 50:01

16d ago50:01

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Pub crawls, wine tasting, a distillery or two. The only thing better than summer travel, is summer travel with a drink in hand. That’s what this episode is all about. We’re calling it Liquid Tourism and it’s going to be a lot of fun. Today, we’re going to Yolo County, California. You may remember it from the documentary we made about the Slow Food …

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Crocodile Ceremonies, Treacherous Treks, and one of the Most Remote Tribes on Earth: Papúa New Guinea with Off-Grid Explorer Benedict Allen 54:15

23d ago54:15

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Benedict Allen has made a name for himself, not necessarily for what he does, but for what he does not do...travel with modern technology. For the last several decades, Benedict has explored some of the most remote corners of the planet, from crossing the Amazon basin to the deserts of Namibia. And instead of navigating those highly complex journey…

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Talk To The Wizard - Adam 1:12:40

24d ago1:12:40

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A young aspiring wizard and a middle aged, increasingly uncertain wizard sit down for a chat about what it means to live a life in search of wizard and whether age and experience are the only ways to achieve it.Wanna talk to the wizard? Apply here to be considered for a future episode: www.personisawake.com/talktothewizardJoin the ritual: www.patre…

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How To Help AI Write Poetry (w/ Lauren Ducrey) 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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Instead of wringing her hands about robot uprisings, poet Lauren Ducrey has been diving deep into the weird wordplay Large Language Models make possible, discovering the magic lurking within these machines.Tune into Lauren's vibrations at: https://www.laurenducrey.com/Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009 and ha…

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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part Two of Uniquely Utah Adventures 46:31

1M ago46:31

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If there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure. From the adrenaline-pumping to the meditative, the outdoors in Utah is a veritable playground for exploration. In Part One of Uniquely Utah adventures, we spent the morning fly fishing on the teal waters of Flaming Gorge, followed by an afternoon of mountain biking, chasing sharp tu…

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Bushwhacking to go Backpacking: Establishing Kenya's First Long-Distance Backpacking Trail with Chris Carter 49:10

1M ago49:10

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Growing up in Kenya, Chris Carter fell in love with Africa's wilderness -- with forests and grasslands, mountains and waterfalls, lions and giraffes. But after spending several years backpacking the long-distance treks of the US, he returned to his home country only to realize that Kenya had no comparable established backpacking trails. So naturall…

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Fireside Dances, Ancient Ruins, and the Beauty of Hózhó (Balance): Native Connections 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Maiku. Yá'át'ééh. And hello! You can't really know a place without hearing from the people who have always been there. Utah is the sacred and ancestral home of eight different tribal nations, including the Paiute, Navajo (Diné), Shoshone, Goshute, and more. And today, we're learning as much about their histories and cultures as we can. Join us as w…

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The 'Hollywood' Skull, Pluto, and 42 Telescopes: Dissecting Deep Time 57:30

2M ago57:30

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Dinosaurs and dark skies have a lot more in common than you'd think...and Utah happens to be one of the best places in the world to experience both of them firsthand. In this episode, join host Aaron Millar as he explores Utah through both time and space. From coming face to face with a wall of dinosaur bones to stepping onto a top-secret active di…

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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Uniquely Utah Adventures 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that will take you all around Utah on an unforgettable road trip with travel writer and host Aaron Millar. Recorded on-location with cinematic-style surround sound, each episode will make you feel like you're right at the heart of the action. And in today's episode, there's plenty of action! I…

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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part One of Uniquely Utah Adventures 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that will take you all around Utah on an unforgettable road trip. Today, we're diving into some of Utah's unique adventures...because if there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure! From rappelling down canyon walls to churning up dirt on a mountain bike, there are so many w…

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The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail with Tim Moore 34:15

2M ago34:15

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Writer Tim Moore is no stranger to the unusual and unique. In his early days as a travel writer, he rode a container ship to Iceland, biked across Italy in a period costume, completed the Camino de Santiago with a donkey as his only companion, and more. So when Tim got a call out of the blue one day from his editor, asking if he'd consider biking t…

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From the top of Crater Lake to the bottom of a Lava Tube: On Location on Oregon's Central Nature Trail, USA 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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In Oregon, the natural world doesn't just inspire awe -- it gives a touch of the sublime. In the words of one guide, it's "timeless...important for the soul of humankind." And today, we're immersing ourselves in those sublime experiences along the Central Nature Trail in Oregon! Follow along as we snowshoe to the top of Watchman Peak, for the best …

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In Search of Paradise with Pico Iyer 43:30

2M ago43:30

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"Paradise: that elusive place where the anxieties, struggles, and burdens of life fall away. Most of us dream of it, but each of us has very different ideas about where it is to be found. For some it can be enjoyed only after death; for others, it’s in our midst—or just across the ocean—if only we can find eyes to see it." Thus begins the premise o…

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Talk To The Wizard - LaCalor 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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TALK TO THE WIZARD is back! In this installment, Chilean musician LaCalor talks to the Wizard about his struggles with alcohol, creativity, and a restless inner critic.Wanna talk to the wizard? Apply here to be considered for a future episode: https://www.personisawake.com/talktothewizardJoin the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritualFollow t…

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Speaking With Dolphins and Searching for Sunken Treasure: On Location in the Florida Keys 32:08

3M ago32:08

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In the Florida Keys, the ocean isn't just part of the scenery. Because beneath those shimmering teal waters, there are adventures and discoveries just waiting to be found. And in today's episode, we'll explore two very different - yet equally captivating - gems of the Keys, with excerpts from two different episodes of the 30-part Florida Keys Trave…

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Travels Through Countries that Don't Exist with Eric Czuleger 56:24

3M ago56:24

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“I'm sure bungee jumping is crazy and a real like adrenaline rush. But if you've never walked through Somalia with $15,000 in your backpack, you have never lived. You think you like adventure sports, but that is real, real pumping adrenaline.” In this episode, American journalist Eric Czuleger takes us on a journey into the twilight zone of almost …

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How To Sell Yourself (w/ Allison McGuire) 55:25

3M ago55:25

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Whether it's writing a bio for a dating app or pitching a paradigm-shifting business venture, most of us struggle with the idea of selling ourselves. Thankfully, pitching coach Allison McGuire, founder of the McGuire Method, is joining the ritual to teach us how being truest ourselves is actually the secret to selling ourselves.Tune into Allison's …

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Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland 55:32

3M ago55:32

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St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…

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Himalaya Bound: Migrating with India's Nomadic Van Gujjars with Michael Benanav 54:15

3M ago54:15

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The Van Gujjar tribes spend half of each year living deep in the forests of northern India and the other half high on the mountain plains of the Himalayas. Herding water buffalo, whose milk nourishes and sustains their livelihoods, every Van Gujjar family makes an annual migration from their winter home in the forests to their summer grazing fields…

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The Wizard Speaks - How To Throw Yourself For A Loop 39:20

3M ago39:20

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The Wizard gets loopy with this reflection on self-reflection and the paradox of trying not to try.Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860) 415-6009 and have it answered in a future episode!Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritualFollow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake…

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How To Be A Furry (w/ Jonathan Vair Duncan) 1:12:36

4M ago1:12:36

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Our magic takes a walk on the wild side as artist, educator, and proud furry Jonathan Vair Duncan joins the ritual to illuminate us on all of the ways furry fandom allows us to authentically explore our own identities... and all the animalistic urges we often avoid.Donate and support a furry elder in need: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-true-fan…

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Honky Tonks, Country Music and All Sorts of Mayhem On Location in Nashville, Tennessee 39:29

4M ago39:29

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This week we are going to Nashville, Tennessee The Country Music Capital of the World … but don’t worry you don’t have to love country to love Nashville. It is a music town. If you like listening to live music – who doesn’t? – then this is a musical odyssey you must take at least once in your life. We’re going to have some fun, we’re going backstag…

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Flooded Forests, Piranhas, and Mountains Above the Clouds: Experiencing the Amazon through Indigenous Eyes with Alex Robinson 34:43

4M ago34:43

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"I will show you my Amazon - the Amazon that visitors never get to see." When Alex Robinson heard those words, he knew he was in for the adventure of a lifetime. His guide, Saru Mundurucu, had recently founded his own adventure and travel company, Aracá Expeditions. As the first and only Amazon adventure company owned and operated by an indigenous …

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Wizards Of The World - Aaron Taylor 49:21

4M ago49:21

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Aaron Taylor is a wizard, author, artist, and educator for Australian Aboriginal traditions who recently wrote and illustrated the charming children's book, "The Wizard and the Birdsong," and joins the ritual for a conversation about how wizards inspire wizards. Get a copy of Aaron's book at : https://www.etsy.com/listing/1621800776/hardcover-wizar…

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The Wizard Speaks - How To Repeat Yourself 40:49

4M ago40:49

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Leaning into the power of repetition, the Wizard runs through some of his favorite mantras, habits, rituals, and magical ways of thinking.Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860) 415-6009 and have it answered in a future episode!Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritualFollow the Wizard on Instagram @personisaw…

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Hidden Bar Crawls to Experimental Art Labs: Getting Weird On Location on Oregon's Culture Trail 52:39

4M ago52:39

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Today, we're embracing our weird in Oregon as we explore the Northern Culture Trail! We’re going to discover Portland’s favorite food carts, sample food from around the world and go on a secret bar crawl to hidden local spots. “Portland is the rebel base of the Star Wars universe, we’re sticking it to the forces of normal,” Dresden of Throw Snakes …

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Rowing to Baikal: A Camel, Horse, and River Journey to the 'Pearl of Siberia' with Peter Fong 47:12

4M ago47:12

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Today we're journeying to Lake Baikal, the largest, oldest, deepest freshwater lake in the world...and to get there, we're crossing over a thousand miles in Mongolia and Russia by camel, horse, kayak, and rowboat. Like all lakes, Lake Baikal exists because of a river. And in 2018, fishing and river guide Peter Fong led the first-ever expedition fro…

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How To Think Magically And Pragmatically (w/ Ari Freeman) 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

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Ari Freeman, wizard of New Zealand, returns to the ritual to discuss his new book, Pragmatic Magical Thinking: Real Magic Explained, and the myriad ways magical thinking can be used to improve one's reality.Grab a copy of Ari's book at: https://spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/pragmatic-magical-thinking/95196Got a question for the the Wizard? Call th…

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The Legendary Tale of Bird & Jim: On Location in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 41:56

5M ago41:56

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Today, we're returning to the mountains of Colorado to hear about the adventures of Isabella Bird, a British explorer who famously ascended Longs Peak in 1873 with her guide and companion Jim Nugent. The story of Bird and Jim illuminates the early history and character of Estes Park, as her writings helped establish the town as a tourist destinatio…

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Flying Polar Bears and Charging Grizzlies: Beartrekking With Ecologist Chris Morgan 47:14

5M ago47:14

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"There are eight species of bears on the planet. Six of them are threatened everywhere they live." Thus begins Beartrek, a documentary which took Chris Morgan nearly 8 years to make. In Beartrek, he follows the lives of several individual bears around the world, from a friendly spectacled bear in Peru's arid mountains to a shy sun bear cub in the m…

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How To Be A Slut (w Lorrae Jo) 52:58

5M ago52:58

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The spiritual and sensual realms intermingle in this erotically charged interview with Lorrae Jo, a self-proclaimed slut and the sexual empowerment advocate behind Slutty Girl Problems, a blog, podcast, and coaching service preaching the gospel of sexual positivity. Tune into Lorrae's vibrations at: https://sluttygirlproblems.com/Listen to Lorrae a…

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The Wizard Speaks - How to Have Fun 40:51

5M ago40:51

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Happy New Years! Let's kick off 2024 with the first installment of a new solo-cast series, THE WIZARD SPEAKS, in which the Wizard Devin Person speaks to the power of orienting one's year around a magic word and how he plans to make magic fun again this year!Want the Wizard to come to your town for a workshop, lecture, or dance party? Reach out at p…

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The Birth of Soul and Rock N' Roll: On Location in Memphis, Tennessee 51:58

5M ago51:58

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"It was here, on the banks of the Mississippi River, where music changed the world." In Memphis, music has always been more than a melody and lyrics - it's a movement. This is a city that launched some of the world's most beloved musicians, from Otis Redding to Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, Elvis Presley, and more. And in the midst of segregation and …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Surviving Thailand's 2004 Tsunami with Aaron Millar (Adventure Sports Podcast) 1:09:00

5M ago1:09:00

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Today's episode is a little bit different - because our very own Aaron Millar is our guest! This re-released episode is one of the most memorable conversations he's ever had, and we're very excited to share it with you. In this interview, which originally aired with the Adventure Sports Podcast in 2020, Aaron shares stories from his years as a trav…

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Walking with Doubt Well with Matt Chamness (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 55:59

6M ago55:59

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on Walking with Doubt Well with Matt Chamness.By Matt Chamness

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How to Share the Gospel with Hunter Mullennix (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 35:05

6M ago35:05

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on How to Share the Gospel with Hunter Mullennix.By Hunter Mullennix

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How to Date Well with Danny Rangel (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 1:08:58

6M ago1:08:58

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on How to Date Well with Danny Rangel.By Danny Rangel

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Becoming an Everyday Missionary with Chuck Davenport (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 55:52

6M ago55:52

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on Becoming an Everyday Missionary with Chuck Davenport.By Chuck Davenport

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College to Career with Craig Lovelace (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 49:17

6M ago49:17

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on College to Career with Craig Lovelace.By Craig Lovelace

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How to Read Your Bible with Emily Seydell (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series) 42:51

6M ago42:51

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on How to Read Your Bible with Emily Seydell.By Emily Seydell

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Church Planting 101 with Jason Crandall & Aaron Clayton (College Discipleship Conference 2024 Series 1:00:04

6M ago1:00:04

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on Church Planting 101 with Jason Crandall & Aaron Clayton.By Jason Crandall, Aaron Clayton

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Walking Through Anxiety and Depression with Mitchell Johnson (College Discipleship Conference 2024 S 1:15:08

6M ago1:15:08

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from College Discipleship Conference 2024. Enjoy this episode on Walking Through Anxiety and Depression with Mitchell Johnson.By Mitchell Johnson

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