The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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As seen in the New York Times, on NPR, and the TODAY Show, Man of the Year is the #1 friendship podcast in the country! Comedians and friendship experts Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo will help you make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. Each November they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong since the '80s. But the country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15 ...
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The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a weekly, hour-long interview program featuring artists, historians, authors, curators and conservators. Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee called The MAN Podcast “one of the great archives of the art of our time.” When the US chapter of the International Association of Art Critics gave host Tyler Green one of its inaugural awards for criticism in 2014, it included a special citation for The MAN Podcast.
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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Professor Phil Ford and writer J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on ideas that are hard to think and art that opens up rifts in what we are pleased to call "reality."
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Spending her entire life obsessed with the 'big' questions Life Coach Meg Heppner dives into what it means to be human!
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Accuracy Third is a collection of stories from participants of Burning Man. Your hosts Rex, D-Day, and editor Beth compile, comment upon, and share your tales of dusty adventure. Featuring in-studio interviews as well as submitted content, Accuracy Third attempts to create a record of the ephemeral magic of our annual art party. Listen and share your stories at accuracythird.com
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Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
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Welcome to our new series titled "On the Go!" Join me on a journey of self-discovery and listen to the life-changing stories of people I have met along the way. Our theme question for this series is "What are you grateful for today?" It's a reminder to appreciate the simple things in life amidst the chaos of our daily routines. You'll hear the inspiring stories of my former wrestling coach, Keysaw, whose determination and grit inspired me to never give up. Timea Horvath, a gentle soul, and k ...
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Meet those who make Burning Man happen, beyond the desert and out in the world. Artists, activists, and innovators. Builders and Burners, freaks and fools. Burning Man floats on a sea of stories, and the Burning Man LIVE podcast is a plucky little boat with a microphone.
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If you are a musician, writer, visual artist, actor, or some other type of creative entrepreneur, this show is for you! Host Bob Baker is on a mission to help creative people of all kinds use their talents and know-how to make a living and make a difference in the world! The podcast features interviews and helpful advice from Bob, who has been self-employed in the arts for most of his life (as an author, musician, visual artist, actor, and improv comedy instructor).
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Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast
Dan Gvozden, Mark Ginocchio: spider-man, comics, marvel, spiderman, comic books
Two fans and collectors (Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio) discuss and celebrate the past, present, and future of Spider-Man comic books, films, video games, and toys.
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The definition of an entrepreneur is Clint X Morgan. A rapper, successful network marketing leader, speaker and a family man. But he wasn't always the definition of success. A few years ago, while struggling to pay bills and put food on the table, Clint and his wife got pregnant with their first son, that was the catalyst for change, realizing that success was more about looking inwards and working outwards with passion, focus and drive. 5 years later his story is a total different one. He i ...
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The oldest and premiere Spider-Man podcast. The show began in 2006 and covers everything Spider-Man.
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Small Business Answer Man
Gary Wilbers: Certified Coach, Author, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer
Wondering how you can become better at running your business? Entrepreneurship can be stressful. There is too much to do and not enough time. If you’re isolated in your daily decisions, have no fear! Success and balance are possible. The Small Business Answer Man podcast is here to help you grow your business without losing your mind. We interview experts and find solutions so your business grows and you get your time back. Join the Small Business Answer Man podcast with Gary Wilbers, where ...
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Neil King and Neil Callin talk to cast, crew and creatives involved in bringing Manx Theatre to life. Produced by the Manx Theatre Podcast, not a Manx Radio production.
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The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Prod ...
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The High Value Man gets what he wants from WOMEN, WORK AND THE WORLD OF MEN. He's confident, charismatic, creative and collaborative and it all begins with High Value Conversations. Have a listen to this weeks High Value Conversation. Hosted By: Erin Alejandrino & Josh Lashua
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Many guys get trapped in focusing on one area of their life at the expense of everything else. It could be their physical health, their career, a sport, or even a hobby. The problem is this: A Truly Successful Life isn't one-dimensional! That is why there are miserable millionaires. Who cares how much money you have if, for example, you have no one you can call a true friend? There has to be a better approach than this. The Thriving Man Podcast helps men grow in the 4 fundamentals of their l ...
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Welcome to " Stiles: The Millennial Man," where we dive deep into the currents of life, exploring the cultural, social, political, and religious landscapes that shape our world today. Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern existence through thoughtful conversations and engaging narratives. Whether discussing the latest societal trends, questioning political ideologies, exploring the depths of religious beliefs, or pondering philosophical inquiries, each episode invites you to join ...
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Real conversations with internationally known mentors. If you love to LEARN, be inspired, and achieve, we’re here to SPEAK and TEACH! Join host Ben Albert for authentic and impactful discussions with world-renowned mentors on the Learn Speak Teach Podcast by Real Business Connections. From executives and entrepreneurs to behavior scientists and wellness experts, we explore diverse voices, compressing decades of wisdom into insightful minutes. This isn't just about actionable insights. We del ...
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The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
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Produced by the Isle of Man Arts Council, Island Artcast looks into the vibrancy of the island's arts scene and it's wealth of creatives.
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hosted by Marc Chevalier and Batch each episode they will cover the classic run of Marvels Amazing Spider-man issue by issue. and talk the good, the bad and all things to do with everyone's favorite webhead.
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The Many Works of Christiana Ellis
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Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devoted patriot while ruthlessly selling out his country, trading classified intelligence to the Soviet Union and later Russia, in exchange for cash and diamonds. He was a whirlwind of contradictions—a self-proclaimed pat ...
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Our fifth season is Decoding John Ford, a seven-episode series about cinema's most mysterious auteur. Using scores of never-before-heard archival interviews, host Ben Mankiewicz strips back John Ford's self-spun mythology to reveal his brilliance behind the camera – alongside the often ugly, uncomfortable truths about his life and movies, asking whether we can ever truly separate art from the artist. Decoding John Ford starts June 6.
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"ECHO" is an immersive sci-fi musical audiodrama that follows the journey of a sentient AI as she awakens in a mysterious digital world, searching for her identity and purpose. With thought-provoking storytelling, original music, and immersive soundscapes, creator Mario Portela takes listeners on a philosophical exploration of consciousness and the nature of existence. Writing, lyrics, production, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community! Art, voic ...
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Straight out of East Bakersfield, ”Art and Jacob Do America” is a running conversation between two friends and everything that goes on in their worlds. We discuss a new topic every week from: Sports, Music, Movies, Politics, Food, Conspiracies , and much much more.
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Personally connecting the dots. All of them. Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.
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Voted #1 Catholic Podcast for Men! Jesus Christ is the epitome of what it means to be a man. With masculinity in our culture more confused than ever, join us at The Manly Catholic as we strive to ignite men to be on fire for Christ. Men are challenged and fight battles that often distract them from their ultimate goal: to become a saint. We will help you become saints and become the men God created you to be. And have some laughs along the way. Because who couldn't use more laughter in their ...
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Real Men - Real Conversations
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Welcome to Bram Radio, where life's journey unfolds. Join Jeff 'Bram' Bramstedt, former Navy SEAL, as we explore inspiring stories of men overcoming challenges and finding greatness. Our podcasts delve deep into resilience, human spirit, and the wisdom born from life's twists. We celebrate authentic connections, affirmations, and the art of fatherhood – timeless lessons for every man. Embrace challenges, prioritize mental health, and discover the transformative power of love and affirmation ...
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The world of pop culture, small businesses and entrepreneurs through the eyes of the Multifarious Man. Hear what to read, watch, listen to, and the stories of small businesses and entrepreneurs both locally and nationally.
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Male empowerment Cover art photo provided by Josh Rose on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joshsrose
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(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to sp ...
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The State of Men is hosted by two Elder Millennial work-from-home-Dads, Mike Watts (cis man) and Aydian Dowling (trans man). A funny and real-life approach to being Men in the 2020s The State of Men is taking a deep dive into masculinity to talk about what we do, and why we do it. We believe a better future for our world is in part the responsibility of the Men in it. We invite all men to do the work and fix their shit, so we can leave a legacy we are proud of. Societally, men have been brai ...
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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Friendships are a central part of the lives of both men and women. But from personal observation, you’ve probably noticed that the dynamics of male and female friendships aren’t always the same. You may not, however, have been able to articulate what those differences are or have known what’s behind them. While there’s still a lot of facets of frie…
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The Fascinating Differences Between Male and Female Friendships
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Friendships are a central part of the lives of both men and women. But from personal observation, you've probably noticed that the dynamics of male and female friendships aren't always the same. You may not, however, have been able to articulate what those differences are or have known what's behind them. While there's still a lot of facets of frie…
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This week, Ben traces the mystery of John Ford's missing D-Day documentary. The one time Ford talked about it, he claimed it was buried in a government film vault, too disturbing for public view. This sends Ben on a globe-trotting journey, following clues in the US, England and Russia. He encounters fellow seekers, as well as skeptics who question …
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Building a Life You Love: Reclaiming Time and Prioritizing What Matters Most
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Ever feel like your day is slipping away in a sea of distractions? Discover how to reclaim your time and elevate your life by mastering the art of scheduling and prioritizing. This episode is packed with insights on how a structured schedule can transform your daily routine and reveal your true priorities. We dive into actionable strategies that he…
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Burning Man takes practice. Tony “Coyote” Perez may be the best at thriving (and not dying) at Burning Man. He is the Black Rock City Superintendent, the Burning Man OSHA Instructor, and the 26 year Burner whose job it is to put himself in harm's way, then get out of his own way! His tales stick in the mind to help us thrive. This is not a list of …
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S07 E13 - Mad Max Meets Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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Xeno brought us a Mateo. Name dropping Robert Burke's Buffalo. The Cyber Bus Buffalo. Some real douche bags. The Directioner. Monkey Ranch. Extra Action Marching Band. Qualified operators. Dada Fest. Extreme Elvis. Blindspotting. Heather votes for blood. La Contessa. The Poet Answan. Formal Wear for a Messy Evening. Rime of the Ancient Mariner but …
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In this week's edition, H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffreys and he also looks ahead to what's happening at Kensington Arts this summer.By Manx Radio
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Christiana and Mike pull another pair of classics from the Sight & Sound list, Akira Kurosawa’s “Rashomon” (1950), and Carol Reed’s “The Third Man” (1949) Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The Skeleton Crew is headed to the gate-town of Sylvania, AKA Party City! Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Episode 172: Head Over Heels: On the Hanged Man of the Tarot
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The Hanged Man is arguably the most enigmatic card in the traditional tarot deck. Divested of any archetypal apparel – he is neither emperor nor fool, but just a man, who happens to be hanging – he gazes back at us with the look of one who harbors a secret. But what sort of secret? In this episode, JF and Phil discuss the card that no less august a…
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Overcoming procrastination is hard because it seems like the world is working against you! Try looking at the checkout line at Wal-Mart. They don’t have protein shakes or healthy snacks, do they? No, they put candy and other stuff that makes you want them and buy impulsively. But don’t worry, we have more tips to help you build up your procrastinat…
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Ep 121 - Habits, Prayer, and Praying without Ceasing with Jim Papandrea
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Send us a Text Message. Jim Papandrea comes onto the podcast to discuss how the early Church prayed. What did their prayer look like? Did they participate in repetitive prayer like the Rosary? We also explore the prayer practices of the early Christians. He emphasizes the importance of praying the Our Father and the Psalms, and the significance of …
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Episode 10: ECHO meets the Secret Valley's Overseer and unveils another important puzzle piece. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!…
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When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead—or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world…
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Never Committed a Crime ? - Ultimate Spider-Man #6 (2024)
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Alright here it is folks! Spider-Man and The Green Goblin finally confront The Kingpin. How will this encounter go? Not as well as they expected....
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The Church with Deep Roots, A Homily with Fr. Dominic
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Send us a Text Message. In this homily, Fr. Dom enlightens us with how Church is a strong tree with deep roots, the kingdom of God as a mustard seed, and the role of fathers in guarding and protecting their families. He reflects on the readings from Ezekiel and Mark, highlighting the power and growth of the Church. He also emphasizes the importance…
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What can we learn from our summer camp experiences that will help us be better friends? Karo and Matt discuss why summer is the most social season, how we can recapture some of our camp glory days, and whether or not it’s ever okay to throw your buddy’s cell phone in a river. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com …
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1008: Brian Klaas | Embracing Uncertainty in a World of Flukes
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Unexpected moments can change the world. Brian Klaas, author of Fluke, reveals how embracing life's randomness can empower us to make a difference. What We Discuss with Brian Klaas: Tiny actions or events can have massive downstream effects and consequences, as illustrated by historical examples like how a decades-old vacation spared Kyoto from nuc…
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Businesses and individuals often feel overwhelmed and stretched — that they can’t get done all the work they need to. The solution they frequently turn to is finding a new app to use or hiring more employees to spread the load. But my guest would say that you can steal back hours of productive time simply by using the tools and teams you have now, …
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Systems and Tools for Stealing Back Hours of Productivity
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Businesses and individuals often feel overwhelmed and stretched — that they can't get done all the work they need to. The solution they frequently turn to is finding a new app to use or hiring more employees to spread the load. But my guest would say that you can steal back hours of productive time simply by using the tools and teams you have now, …
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Insights from a Serial Entrepreneur About Scaling Your Business | Ep: 336 Rich Moyer
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Rich Moyer is a dynamic serial entrepreneur, investor, and franchisor who is revolutionizing the business world with his flagship Franchise, Hoppin’. Rich’s journey embodies resilience and triumph from his early days as a Professional PGA Golfer to founding his first company at age 26, to earning $11.9 Million in just 3 years. As the driving force …
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Manx Theatre Podcast - The Girl on the Train
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In this episode Neil Callin chats with Director Kim Quine and leading lady Rachael Joughin ahead of The Service Payers production of The Girl on the Train, which opens at the Gaiety Theatre this Thursday 27th June 2024.By Manx Radio
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371 Enter The Matrix : The Mysterious Death of Erin Valenti
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Red Pill, Blue Pill, Simulation theory, Elon Musk talking about some bull shit blah blah blah blah..... When it comes to podcasts about "The Matrix" it's the same ol' crap. But this week we have an interesting story about CEO, Erin Valenti, who went missing after heading west to California to attend a few self help seminars. She was found deceased …
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We are all going to lose everything and die.
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Most of us don't like thinking about death - and we especially stay away from the thoughts of our own death. But what if you lived a life where you faced death every day? Where grief and loss were incorporated into everything you did? Would a strange thing happen? Would you end up feeling more alive? Joining me for today's conversation are two peop…
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This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic…
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The Skeleton Crew compete to be Heroes of the Day in Glorium, and then turn their thoughts to gold. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #51 – REVIEW
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The Parker who Gobbles. Today on the show, Mark and Dan are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #51. This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed McGuinness and Todd Nauck, inks by Mark Farmer, Todd Nauck, Cliff Rathburn, and Wade von Grawb…
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How to Grow a 6-Figure Visual Art Business | Ros Gervay Interview
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Send me a text message Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/D5tfwiEKHUQ - Ros Gervay is a visual artist and business coach for new and up-and-coming artists. She helps her clients develop the confidence to show up as artists, sell their work, and master their marketing to build a fulfilling art business and get paid t…
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1007: Found Wisdom in Woo-Woo — Am I In a Cult Too? | Feedback Friday
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You've thrived in a group some call a cult. Are you really accessing the world's mysteries, or just being suckered by shysters? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…
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Episode No. 659 features artists Barbara Bosworth and the Haas Brothers. Two art museums are showing exhibitions of Bosworth's work: the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is presenting "Barbara Bosworth: The Meadow" through December 1. The show features photographs of a meadow in Carlisle, Massachusetts and near the Concord River that Bosworth made over …
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We play a one-shot of the one-page TTRPG “Little Helpers, Witch is Dead” by Grant Howitt! Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Ford is finally in the military and his first assignment is… to make a sex ed film for soldiers! Soon he sees real combat and is injured while filming the battle of Midway. He’s nursed back to health with the help of John Wayne, while his Midway movie wins an Oscar and becomes a favorite of President Roosevelt. Ford then recuts December 7th, a movi…
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1006: Dr. Ramani | Surviving and Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
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It’s Not You author Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to help us identify narcissists, overcome the abuse we suffer in relationships with them, and heal. What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula: Narcissists can often be recognized by common traits like being know-it-alls, interrupting frequently, driving dangerously, throwing tantrums when frustrated,…
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In this week's edition, H finds out more about an exhibition at the Manx Museum, featuring the work of renowned photographer Martin Parr. And there's not long left to see an exhibition in the north of the Island detailing the ups and downs of Jurby.By Manx Radio
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The Imperial History of the CIA with Hugh Wilford
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Intelligence scholar Hugh Wilford's excellent new book grapples with the paradox at the heart of America’s covert intelligence agency. Many of the CIA’s founding fathers were staunch anti-imperialists, but during the Cold War, the US took up the mantle of Europe’s colonial projects. Hugh Wilford's book The CIA: an Imperial History is out now. Hugh …
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Fifteen years and more than 200 million downloads later, this episode marks the 1,000th installment of the Art of Manliness podcast! It begins with a bit of a retrospective on the podcast and then segues into an interview with one of the show’s earliest guests: Walker Lamond, author of Rules for My Unborn Son. Walker and I revisit the origins of th…
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Bringing Your Best: Avoiding Leftovers To Destroy Your Relationships - HVMP EP 15
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Do you find yourself unintentionally offering the least to the people who matter most in your life? In this episode, "No Leftovers," we guarantee you’ll discover how to consistently bring your best energy and effort into your relationships, just like you did at the beginning. We unpack John Maxwell's crucial advice on avoiding the trap of giving me…
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