Best Andrea Hales Podcasts (2025)

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Trapper Schoepp: Opioid Addiction & Mania Recovery with Bill Taylor, The Phoenix 1:01:40

10d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Mari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp and expert Bill Taylor of The Phoenix. Today's featured musical guest, Trapper Schoepp, boosted his career after discovering old lyrics of an unfinished song written by Bob Dylan about his home state of Wisconsin. Trapper took those lyrics and decided to finish the song he called “On Wisconsin.…

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World’s Best Podcast (Finale) 33:13

30d ago33:13

33:13

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World’s Greatest Fashionistas 35:54

1M ago35:54

35:54

Kristen, Tony, and Matt dive into how they handle rejection, why protecting your energy matters, and play another round of World’s Greatest Trivia, this time with a personal twist! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertiser on The Extraordinarians via Gumb…

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Fred Armisen (Trenchmouth, SNL, Portlandia) "Reboot" : Conquering Stage Fright & Mastering the Art of "Who Cares?" with Keren Clark (Therapist, DBT Expert), Part 1 48:26

1M ago48:26

48:26

CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot": Mari Fong interviews comedian and musician Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Trenchmouth, and more) and Keren Clark (Psychotherapist, Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Part 1. Fred Armisen on 8 YEARS IN THE PUNK BAND TRENCHMOUTH, the DIFFICULTIES OF TOURING with a band, taking left turns in life, BATTLING…

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World’s Longest Love Story 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

Kristen, Matt, and Tony talk nighttime routines, tattoos, and play World’s Greatest Trivia! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertiser on The Extraordinarians via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson) "Reboot": Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks with Carly Hester (NAMI) 53:27

1M ago53:27

53:27

CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" with Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and Carly Hester of NAMI, Philadelphia for Suicide Awareness Month, September 2025, Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry shares his story of having bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depressive disorder) with anxiety and panic attacks, along with his solutions for r…

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World Record Foodies Oli and Phoenix 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Tony and Matt chat with food creators Oli and Phoenix about their world-record-breaking scotch egg, their inventive cooking content, and what’s on the menu for the future. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll …

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World’s Best Gossip 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

Kristen, Tony, and Matt talk about building friendships through different stages of life, unpack love languages, and take on another round of World’s Greatest Trivia. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll call …

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World’s Greatest Vacation 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Matt, Kristen, and Tony chat about their latest projects, life during and after college, memorable Disney experiences and vacations, and close with more World’s Greatest Trivia questions. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at worldsgreatestpod@gmai…

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Lzzy Hale (Halestorm): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery with Dr. J. Stuart Ablon (Harvard Medical School) 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Mari Fong & Kat Jensen interview Lzzy Hale of Halestorm and expert J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School. Today's featured guest just came back from playing with Metallica, Slayer, Lamb of God and the great Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, for the “Back to the Beginning” show, touted as "the greatest day in the history of heavy metal." A b…

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Titanic (The Movie) Superfan JD 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

Matt, Tony, and Kristen chat with JD, proud owner of the world’s largest collection of Titanic on VHS! He shares the origin story behind his passion project, how he built the collection, and his favorite moments from the film. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Wo…

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Hula Hoop Phenom Andrea Hulamyhoop 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with Andrea Hulamyhoop, a 14-time hula hoop world record breaker! She opens up about her career pivot from scientist to performer, her tricks for overcoming shyness and nerves, and the technique to hooping on every part of the body. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life t…

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World's Greatest Trivia: Part 2 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Tony, Matt, and Kristen close out our two-part summer series with legendary discussions on facial hair, bodily cleanses and changes, and the crowning of our trivia champion! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at [email protected] and we’l…

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World's Greatest Trivia 44:32

3M ago44:32

44:32

Kristen, Tony, and Matt catch up on their record breaking summers and kick off World Record Trivia! Hear about Kristen’s favorite artists, Kevin’s big family news, and who takes the crown in part one of our trivia showdown. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst…

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Crossword Champion Dan Feyer 47:09

3M ago47:09

47:09

Tony, Kristen, and Matt sit down with Dan Feyer, record-holder for the most wins at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Dan shares how he made his mark in the world of competitive puzzling, the strategies behind his success, and what a crossword tournament actually looks like. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate …

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Margaret Cho: Surviving Opioid Addiction & Rehab with Kandace Kuwahara, Infinite Love Rescue 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

Mari Fong interviews musical guest Margaret Cho and Kandace Kuwahara of Infinite Love Rescue. Margaret Cho gives a no-holds-barred interview talking about opioid addiction (such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percocet, Heroin and more) and other addictions (alcohol, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium and more), being bed-ridden for a month while detoxin…

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How to Stop Using the Master’s Tools: A Convo with Cher Hale 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

What does it really mean to dismantle systems of oppression? In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky is joined by writer and publicist Cher to unpack Audre Lorde’s iconic 1979 speech “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House.” They explore tokenism, parenting under patriarchy, the trap of girlboss feminism, and how discomfort i…

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World Traveling Scuba Diver BJ Scott 43:08

4M ago43:08

43:08

Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with BJ Scott about how he broke the world record as the fastest person to scuba dive on all seven continents (19 days, 19 hours, and 40 minutes). He shares how he discovered his passion for scuba diving, the most fascinating things he has seen underwater, and the details of his record-breaking journey. Watch the video …

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Relinquishing the Patriarchy: Talking adrienne maree brown with Sandhya Sudhakar 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

Becky Mollenkamp and Sandhya Sudhakar dive into adrienne maree brown’s blog post "Relinquishing the Patriarchy." This rich, layered discussion covers gender roles, emotional labor, discomfort, and how patriarchy harms us all. From parenting to dating, personal identity to privilege, they explore how internalized systems shape us—and what it really …

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Motivational Skateboarder Kanya Sesser 35:54

4M ago35:54

35:54

Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with Kanya Sesser, world record holder for the longest handstand on a skateboard (19.65 seconds)! Kanya shares her incredible journey as an adaptive athlete, how she stays positive and energized, and even reveals her latest world record. Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Emai…

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Feminist Porn Critique: Unpacking Andrea Dworkin’s Legacy with Goddess Erica 1:00:51

4M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

This week, Becky and Goddess Erica discuss Andrea Dworkin’s 1988 essay on pornography and power. They explore ethical porn, sex education reform, and the intersection of pleasure, patriarchy, and AI. A bold, vulnerable conversation about dismantling shame and building new systems for healing and desire. This week’s text: ✍️ “Pornography: Men Posses…

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Whip Artist April Choi 37:52

4M ago37:52

37:52

Kristen, Matt, and Tony chat with world record-breaking legend April Choi, who has shattered over 40 records. She breaks down the science and mathematics behind her stunts like catching arrows with one hand and breaking the sound barrier with a whip. April shares how understanding the mechanics helps reduce fear and avoid injury. Want to nominate s…

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What It Means to Do the Work: Feminism Beyond the Hashtags (with Kim Romain) 53:05

4M ago53:05

53:05

In this episode of Assigned Reading, Becky and Kim unpack Barbara Love’s essay on developing a liberatory consciousness. Using the framework of the “4 A’s”—Awareness, Analysis, Action, and Accountability—they reflect on the deeply personal work of moving from complicity to liberation. This episode explores queer identity, internalized oppression, w…

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Fearless Slackliner Friedi Kühne 40:30

4M ago40:30

40:30

Matt, Tony and Kristen chat with world-record-holding slackliner Friedi Kühne, who recently walked a line between two hot air balloons over 8,000 feet in the air. Friedi breaks down the intense prep behind his sky-high achievements, how the slackline community drew him in and what inspired his new book. Want to nominate someone in your life to be t…

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The Truth About Aging and Gender Roles (with Ana Xavier) 58:08

4M ago58:08

58:08

Aging, feminism, and power collide in this juicy conversation. Becky and podcast producer Ana Xavier discuss Susan Sontag’s The Double Standard of Aging and how it still resonates decades later. From gray hair and menopause to child-free choices and decentering men, this feminist talk gets real about the aging double standard and what it means to o…

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David Archuleta: Managing Suicidal Thoughts & Anxiety Attacks with Thom Keenan-Hunt, LGBTQ Psychotherapist 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Host Mari Fong interviews pop singer/songwriter David Archuleta and psychotherapist Thomas Keenan-Hunt. David's story begins as a devout Mormon that includes a message from above that helped him move past his suicidal thoughts to finally come out as gay. David also talks about his natural solutions to calm his paralyzing anxiety attacks. His new EP…

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The Casual Engineer Michael Pick 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Tony, Matt, and Kristen sit down with Mike Pick, an engineer, inventor, and YouTuber who created the largest Nerf gun ever made (over 12 feet long and 200 pounds)! He shares how his passion for engineering and creativity helped him turn wild ideas into internet-breaking builds. Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s…

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Understanding Kimberle Crenshaw’s Landmark Essay on Intersectionality (with Tori Williams Douglass) 55:19

5M ago55:19

55:19

What happens when the law can't see you? This episode dives into Kimberle Crenshaw’s landmark 1989 essay on intersectionality, exploring how courts systematically erase Black women. Becky and Tori break down Crenshaw’s trapdoor metaphor, legal analysis, and the continuing relevance of intersectional feminism today. This week’s text ✍️ “Demarginaliz…

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The Fearless Balloon Blower Hunter Ewen 47:30

5M ago47:30

47:30

Matt, Kristen, and Tony chat with Hunter Ewen, who took on his biggest fear and walked away with not one, but two mind-blowing Guinness World Records. Hunter shares how he took on the massive challenges of 910 balloons in one hour and 18 in one minute. Want to nominate someone in your life to be the World’s Best or World’s Worst? Email us at worlds…

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Trans Anger and Feminist Solidarity with Taina Brown 58:04

5M ago58:04

58:04

In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into Sylvia Rivera’s 2001 speech, "Bitch on Wheels." They unpack Rivera’s righteous rage, explore the erasure of trans voices in LGBTQ history, and reflect on the importance of solidarity and intersectionality in the fight for liberation. This raw speech from a legendary activist is just a…

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The Record Breaker of Record Breakers David Rush 44:31

5M ago44:31

44:31

Kristen, Tony and Matt chat with David Rush, the man who’s shattered over 350 Guinness World Records, and still holds 190 (the most in history!). He reveals the most fun records he’s tackled, the science of grit and how his family fuels the “Guinness grind.” Later, listener Brent shouts out his friend Trenton Lee Stewart: author, martini master, an…

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We Should All Be Feminists: A Deep Dive with Faith Clarke 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

In this powerful conversation, Becky Mollenkamp and Faith Clarke unpack Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s iconic essay *We Should All Be Feminists*. They explore how feminism intersects with race, colonization, shame, and identity. Faith shares deep insights from a Black Caribbean lens, and the two reflect on how culture is created—and can be disrupted. T…

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Circus Artist Leila Noone 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

Matt, Tony, and Kristen chat with Leila Noone about her Guinness World Record for hanging by her hair for 25 minutes and 11 seconds! She shares her journey as a contortionist, how she wraps her hair to stay suspended and her tips for maintaining a positive headspace. Watch the video episode here! This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter…

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Love as Liberation: Unpacking bell hooks (with Heather Vickery) 55:07

5M ago55:07

55:07

✍️ This week’s essay: “Love as the Practice of Freedom” by bell hooks 🎙 This week’s guest: Heather Vickery is a coach, speaker, podcast host, and joy-bringer. Her work centers around intentional living, courageous leadership, and aligning action with values. Heather brings radical honesty and warmth to everything she does—even when it’s tough love.…

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Record-Holding Beard-Haver Joel Strasser 43:13

5M ago43:13

43:13

Tony, Kristen and Matt chat with record-holding beard-haver Joel Strasser! They discuss how does one put hundreds of barbecue skewers in their beard, attempting 456 pencils in your beard on live television and his love of Pepsi. Later, listener Shawna nominates her student Keller aka Sunny Layers for World’s Most Wonderful Weatherman. Watch the vid…

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Intersectional Feminism vs. Girlboss Feminism: Chatting about Lindy West with Paige Worthy 58:49

5M ago58:49

58:49

This week’s text: ✍️ “What No One Else Will Tell You About Feminism” by Lindy West This week’s guest: Paige Worthy (she/her) is a writer, editor, and brand messaging strategist for progressive entrepreneurs. Known for her spicy takes, thoughtful wordcraft, and zero tolerance for misogynist bullshit, Paige shows up in business and life as a truth-te…

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Jeopardy Champion of Champions Amy Schneider 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

Matt, Tony and Kristen sit down with Amy Schneider to talk about her legendary 40-game winning streak on Jeopardy. She shares behind-the-scenes insights from the show, reflects on her Tournament of Champions victory and discusses her new book Who Is Amy Schneider? Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someone in your lif…

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Objectification Begins With Words: Reading Robin Wall Kimmerer with Nancy Harris 47:54

6M ago47:54

47:54

This week’s text: ✍️ “Speaking of Nature” by Robin Wall Kimmerer This week’s guest: Nancy Harris (she/her) is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and facilitator supporting leaders and organizations committed to equity, people-centered work, and transformational change. She’s the founder of Restart Consulting, host of The Intersection podcast, and…

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Season 5 NEW! Jewel: Child Abuse & Shoplifting Addiction Recovery with Therapist Ryan Dusick (Maroon 5) 56:58

6M ago56:58

56:58

Welcome to the premiere episode of our fifth season of CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast, the podcast where notable musicians and experts share their stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. I’m your host, Mari Fong, and today I’ve chosen to spotlight our partner MTV for “Mental Health Action Day” which is today, May 15th. Our mental hea…

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World Pepper Eating Champion Mike Jack 50:07

6M ago50:07

50:07

Matt, Tony, and Kristen sit down with 19-time Guinness World Record holder, Mike Jack, to talk about his exciting journey eating some of the world’s spiciest foods. He answers all of our burning questions - from how he got started, to how he recovers, and even the story behind his hot sauce line, Mike Jack Eats Heat. Later on, Julia Louis-Dreyfus n…

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Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX) "Reboot": Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX, Bullet Height, solo artist) with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen speaking on Depression & ADHD Recovery for Mental Health Awareness Week, May 12-18, 2025. Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX, Bullet Height) on depression and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), then Mari…

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Unpacking Compulsory Heterosexuality: Exploring Adrienne Rich's essay with Lindsay Johnson 59:40

6M ago59:40

59:40

This week’s text: ✍️ “Compulsary Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence” by Adrienne Rich This week’s guest: Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a sales & visibility coach for misfit entrepreneurs building their businesses to the beat of their own drums and radical enough to believe they can change the world! Lindsay’s superpower is getti…

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Joy Is Revolutionary: A Conversation on Zadie Smith’s Essay with Jordan Maney 56:44

6M ago56:44

56:44

This week’s text: ✍️ “Joy” by Zadie Smith (New York Review of Books) This week's guest: Jordan Maney is the Radical Joy Coach™ helping Black, brown, and queer folks recover their softness, reclaim their joy, and rest without guilt. She’s a writer, speaker, and coach whose work centers joy as a liberatory, ancestral practice. Jordan’s presence is su…

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Abolition Can Mend Democracy: Discussing Angela Davis’ essay with Amelia Hruby 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

This week’s text: ✍️ “Abolition Can Mend Our Democracy” by Angela Y. Davis (Inquest) This week’s guest: Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, podcaster, and producer with a PhD in philosophy. She’s the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives, and host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media wit…

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Twin Iditarod Mushers Kristy and Anna Berington 44:03

6M ago44:03

44:03

Kristen, Tony, and Matt chat with identical twin dog sled racers Kristy and Anna Berington. They discuss the world of mushing and the legendary Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Later in the episode, listener Will nominates his college roommate Ethan as The World’s Best Scooter Mechanic. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! Want to nominate someo…

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While She Sleeps (Sean Long) "Reboot": Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia Recovery with Therapist Andrea Vassilev (DBSA) 54:39

6M ago54:39

54:39

CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of While She Sleeps (Sean Long) & Therapist Andrea Vassilev (DBSA) speaking on Panic Attacks & Agoraphobia Recovery for Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2025. Mari Fong interviews guitarist Sean Long of While She Sleeps and Andrea Vassilev of DBSA, San Gabriel Valley. Sean Long share his story and solutions for re…

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Record-Breaking Trampoliners Ernest Brenchley and Louis Hillier 40:26

6M ago40:26

40:26

On this week’s episode, Kristen, Tony and Matt talk to freestyle trampoline athletes Ernest Brenchley and Louis Hillier about breaking the world record for flipping 9 times on a trampoline! Later, listener Andi submits her sister Mary for The World’s Worst Silly Jokes. Check out Ernest and Louis’s videos at Radial Flipz on YouTube and Instagram. Wa…

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Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo) "Reboot": Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery) 1:05:33

6M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo) & Tim Ringgold (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery) speaking on Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery for National Counseling Awareness Month, April 2025. Mari Fong interviews Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power) and Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Author of Sonic Recovery: Harness the Po…

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Assigned Reading with Becky Mollenkamp is Coming May 13th! 3:17

7M ago3:17

3:17

Welcome to Assigned Reading—the feminist podcast where we read bold, brilliant essays and talk about them like real people. In this short trailer, host Becky Mollenkamp introduces the show and what to expect: weekly conversations about powerful feminist essays, deep questions, occasional confusion, and a whole lot of curiosity. Each episode feature…

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Pun Champion Janani K. Jha 46:37

7M ago46:37

46:37

Welcome to The Extraordinarians! Each episode, friends Kristen Schaal, Tony Hale and Matt Oberg interview a world record breaker and all around high achiever. For their first episode, the hosts chat with pun champion and musician Janani K. Jha (fka J. Maya). They discuss what constitutes becoming an MVP in the punning circuit, being a contestant on…

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