Best Brett Gelman Podcasts (2024)

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S5 E9: “Hiding in plain sight” with Janet Singer Applefield 35:42

5h ago35:42

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Janet Singer Applefield is a Polish Holocaust survivor whose parents made the harrowing decision to leave her in the care of others when she was seven years old in order that she may live. Janet was a ‘Hidden Child’ until the war ended and was miraculously reunited with her father. She has chronicled her story in her memoir, ‘Becoming Janet: Findin…

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S5 E8: “This is all a bit strange” with Joe Jacobson 35:30

7d ago35:30

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Joe Jacobson is one of only a few current British Jewish professional footballers. Until very recently, Joe served as the captain for the Wycombe Wanderers where he played for ten years and made 400 appearances. He was also the former under-21 captain for Wales and the first Jewish player to score a goal in a professional game at Wembley in 53 year…

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A Conversation With Nick Kristof 41:41

9d ago41:41

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Ever since he was a kid, Nick Kristof dreamed of being a foreign correspondent. And that’s what he spent decades doing, traveling to more than 150 countries to cover conflicts and crises. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his reports on the deadly Tiananmen Square protests and for columns focusing attention on genocide in Darfur. Kris…

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Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescues Us 40:28

10d ago40:28

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Lee Asher is known for his positive presence. Visit the Asher House page and you'll be met with countless videos of Lee greeting animals getting a second chance at his Oregon sanctuary. But Lee's struggles with mental health don't often get the same spotlight. Lee joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about the importance of pet adoption, resilience, an…

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S5 E7: “A people and a nation” with Einat Wilf 47:49

15d ago47:49

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Dr Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a Member of Knesset with the Labor Party and then the Independence Party from 2010 to 2013 and is the author of seven books. Following the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on 7th October, Einat has become one of the leading voices on the issue. In this epis…

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A Conversation With Gail Godwin 30:46

24d ago30:46

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Gail Godwin has written 18 books. Many of her novels were best sellers including Evensong. Three of them were finalists for the National Book Award. Her book Grief Cottage features a boy who has a relationship with a ghost. Godwin says she herself has seen ghosts. When she was a reporter, an apparition dressed in a medical uniform used to visit her…

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Jason Collins - First Out: Being Openly Gay in a Major Team Sport 42:04

24d ago42:04

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In 2013, Jason Collins made history. On top of his storied basketball career, he was the first male player of any major American team sport to come out as gay. Jason was well-known for his leadership on and off the court. That reputation stands strong even after he retired from the league. Today, Jason is a steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ communit…

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S5 E6: “Learning and unlearning” with Zoe Buckman 31:38

30d ago31:38

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Zoe Buckman is a multi-disciplinary artist working in sculpture, installation, and photography. Known for her artwork that explores themes of feminism, mortality, and equality, Zoe's work has reached audiences around the world. Zoe has repeatedly spoken out about her Jewish identity, using her platform to be a voice against antisemitism. In this ep…

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S5 E5: “Back to basics” with Reverend Hayley Ace 38:25

1M ago38:25

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Reverend Hayley Ace is the co-founder of the grassroots movement, Christian Action Against Antisemitism, along with her husband Timothy Gutmann. Both Hayley and Timothy are reverends from Lea Valley Church in Waltham Abbey and stand firmly alongside the British Jewish community against antisemitism, using their perspective as Christians to educate …

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A Conversation With Jhumpa Lahiri 43:14

1M ago43:14

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Writer Jhumpa Lahiri grew up in Rhode Island after her family emigrated from India when she was a toddler. Her first language was Bengali and she spoke English in school. When she was 32, Lahiri won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her first book Interpreter of Maladies. It was an honor but it also put a lot of pressure on her as a writer. Then Lah…

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Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk 39:35

1M ago39:35

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Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides child welfare and mental health services to the most vulnerable of New York’s children and families. Throughout his career, Ron has been a steadfast advocate for the children of New York, whether as a judge in the Family Court system or as Commissioner of New…

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S5 E4: “The final straw” with Mike Freer 23:03

1M ago23:03

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Since 2010, Mike Freer has been the Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green. On 1st February of this year, Mike announced his decision to not stand for re-election to Parliament at the next general election, citing the “intolerable stress” that he and his family have been enduring from the several serious threats he has received to his perso…

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S5 E3: “Poking fun” with Brett Gelman 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Brett Gelman is a multi-talented actor, writer, and comedian whose work spans television, film, and stage. Brett has had several memorable roles in a variety of shows such as BBC’s “Fleabag,” FX’s “Married” and Netflix’s “Stranger Things”, and has made guest appearances in some of the most loved comedy shows, including “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “T…

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A Conversation with Carrie Sun 39:05

2M ago39:05

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What’s it like to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year working as the personal assistant to the billionaire founder of a famous hedge fund? Pretty tough according to writer Carrie Sun. Sun’s memoir Private Equity tells the story of working 24/7, being at the beck and call of a demanding boss and feeling so stressed that she developed an eat…

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Shane Burcaw - Proud to be Disabled 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Shane Burcaw grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Moravian College with an English degree. His bestselling memoir was shortlisted for the ALA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. He also writes as a freelancer for The Morning Call. His blog, Laughing At My Nightmare, talks about the humor of living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) an…

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S5 E2: “The last room in the house” with Elad Poterman 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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Elad Poterman, along with his baby daughter and wife Maria, are survivors of the Kibbutz Nahal Oz massacre. Nahal Oz sits just 800 metres from the Gaza border and was one of the first targets in the early hours of the Hamas terrorist attacks that took place on 7th October. Terrorists tore through the kibbutz and murdered, took hostage, burned and d…

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S5 E1: “Worse than I had imagined” with Mervyn Kersh 22:21

2M ago22:21

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Mervyn Kersh is a distinguished Second World War veteran. Now 99 years old, he joined the army in 1943 at the age of 18. In this episode, we speak about his experiences of antisemitism growing up as a Jew in south London, witnessing the atrocities of the Nazi regime firsthand as he fought across Europe, and his conversations with survivors of the B…

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Brett Gelman - Hollywood Speaking out Against Antisemitism 35:22

2M ago35:22

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Brett Gelman is best and more recently known for his work on shows like Fleabag and Stranger things, but the actor has been around for years. Throughout his career he’s also been a vocal advocate against antisemitism and Jewish inclusion in Hollywood. Following the October 7 attacks, Brett stepped up his activism and has been a steadfast supporter …

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A Conversation With Frank Bruni 46:43

2M ago46:43

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Frank Bruni used to be a restaurant critic for the New York Times. Now, he’s a Contributing Opinion writer for the paper and a Professor of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University. Bruni has written a book called The Age of Grievance about what’s going on in Trump World and the MAGA Universe. One of his theories is that the people who are t…

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A conversation With Brett Gelman 43:13

3M ago43:13

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You may know him from his role as Murray Bauman in Stranger Things and as Martin in the BBC comedy Fleabag. Brett Gelman has dreamed of being a famous actor since he was a child growing up in Highland Park, Illinois, where he wanted to make the other kids laugh and wound up feeling like an outcast. Gelman has written about his childhood and his neu…

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Ed Begley Jr - How to Keep Your Planet and Pocketbook Healthy 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Ed Begley Jr. has been a known name in Hollywood since the 1960s, with recent credits in Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul, and the movie Amsterdam. He’s had a stellar career onscreen, but his commitment to living an environmentally friendly life is just as impressive. Ed’s love of biking, public transit, and electric cars comes up every award season…

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A Conversation With Bill Bradley 48:19

3M ago48:19

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Bill Bradley is one of those wildly talented people, a star athlete with a brilliant mind. He went to Princeton University where he was the 1965 NCAA champion of the year. Then it was on to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. But basketball still called to him and he joined the New York Knicks, playing on the dream team which won two NBA championships. Aft…

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Jane Velez-Mitchell - Sober and Vegan for the Planet 42:29

3M ago42:29

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Jane Velez-Mitchell is best-known for her work in broadcast television, but her career - and life - has been a master class in making a change and sticking to it. After confronting her alcoholism as an early career journalist, Jane began living more authentically than she ever had before. She came out as a lesbian, became a vegan, and founded a fre…

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A Conversation With Ed Begley Jr. 40:14

4M ago40:14

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As a child, Ed Begley Jr. watched his dad act in films like Sweet Bird of Youth, a role that earned him an Oscar. His father’s career inspired the younger Begley to go into acting where he has appeared in hundreds of films and TV shows including Better Call Saul and Young Sheldon. In his twenties. Ed Begley, Jr. drank too much and abused drugs. Add…

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Troy Kotsur - Advocating for Onscreen Authenticity 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Academy-Award winning actor Troy Kotsur has been featured in blockbuster films, Broadway shows, and hit TV shows throughout his career. He’s also been a tireless advocate for the Deaf community, both in front of and behind the cameras. Troy sat down with host Jay Ruderman to discuss the importance of authenticity in portrayal of Deaf and disabled c…

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A Conversation With Lucy Sante 40:13

4M ago40:13

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Lucy Sante is a well-known author and critic who has written more than 10 books. Her latest is the memoir l Heard Her Call My Name. It’s the first book she’s written under the name Lucy. Lucy started out life with the name Luke. At the age of 67, she decided to fulfill a long-held desire to transition to a woman. It’s now been three years since Luc…

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The Black Mambas: Women Saving Rhinos and Elephants from Extinction 36:36

4M ago36:36

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Both species of rhinoceros in Africa are endangered, in large part due to the value of rhino horn on the black market. In the western part of South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, a group is working to keep these animals safe in spite of the bounties on their horns. The Black Mambas are a woman-only group of rangers that patrol the wildlife …

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A Conversation With Suleika Jaouad 59:35

5M ago59:35

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Who faces death at the age of 22? Suleika Jaouad did. After Suleika was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, she had a bone marrow transplant. At the age of 26 Suleika was declared cancer free. Suleika is the author of the best-selling memoir Between Two Kingdoms. She’s married to Jon Batiste, the former band leader for the Late Show with Stephen Co…

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Bobby Farrelly - Directing for a more Inclusive Hollywood 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Bobby Farrelly’s movies are well-known for their comedy - Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and, most recently, Champions. They’re also well-known for something else - featuring actors with disabilities in prominent roles. For Bobby, this isn’t activism. It’s making sure the world he creates on-screen looks like the one he lives off-sc…

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A Conversation With Jane Fonda 40:36

5M ago40:36

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No one embodies the concept of change and durability in one lifetime like Jane Fonda. She started out as what some might call a Nepo Baby, the daughter of Henry Fonda, an actor who was considered Hollywood royalty. During her long career, Jane Fonda has appeared in more than 50 films, earning Oscars for Best Actress for her roles in Klute and Comin…

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Michael Maren - The Road to Hell and the Pitfalls of Food Aid 41:25

5M ago41:25

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In his career, Michael Maren has been a relief worker, war correspondent, and film director. Michael’s book, The Road to Hell, took a hard look at NGOs operating in a development context, and how good intentions aren’t enough to affect positive change. On this episode of All About Change, Michael joins host Jay Ruderman to discuss his time working …

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Julianna Margulies - The Vital Importance of Holocaust Education 36:59

6M ago36:59

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With antisemitism on the rise, the need for Holocaust education has never been more important. That’s where Emmy award-winner Julianna Margulies comes in. In 2022, Julianna helped to found the Holocaust Educator School Partnership, an initiative to help train undergraduate and graduate students in how to teach about the Holocaust in the classroom. …

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A Conversation With Dr. Anthony Fauci 50:55

6M ago50:55

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In 2023, 83-year old Dr. Anthony Fauci retired as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a job he’d held for 38 years. Once called “America’s Doctor,” Dr. Fauci had often been vilified for his role on the White House Coronavirus Task Force under President Donald Trump. In the past year, Dr. Fauci’s critics have o…

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Nas Daily and Bringing His Life From Good to Great 34:52

6M ago34:52

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Nas Daily has been an internet sensation since its inception. But the man behind it all is a bit less well known. Nuseir Yassin left a well-paying job at Venmo to travel the world, and do 1,000 videos in 1,000 days about the places and people he encountered. Since then, he’s built a company founded on community, positivity, and storytelling. Nuseir…

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Fran Drescher - Kicking Cancer to the Curb 46:41

6M ago46:41

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In this episode from the All About Change vault, Jay Ruderman sits down with iconic actor and activist Fran Drescher. Fran tells Jay the story of getting The Nanny off the ground, and what it took to make sure that Fran Fein made it to air as a Jewish woman. In the years since The Nanny, Fran has battled uterine cancer, and founded the Cancer Schma…

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A Conversation With Lisa Cortes 38:28

6M ago38:28

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Filmmaker Lisa Cortes brought a 1950s rock ‘n’ roll legend to life again in her rollicking new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything. Richard, who was known for hits like Long Tall Sally and Tutti Frutti, was a complicated personality who felt he never got the kind of recognition that he deserved. But in Cortes’ film, celebrated musicians tal…

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Special episode: “Quitting Private Eye” with Zoom Rockman 25:41

7M ago25:41

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Zoom Rockman is a 23-year-old award-winning political cartoonist, illustrator, and puppet animator. At the age of twelve, Zoom became the youngest cartoonist in history to work for The Beano, with his monthly comic strip, ‘Skanky Pigeon’. This ran for four years until he left at age sixteen to become a regular contributor at Private Eye Magazine. F…

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A Tribute To Norman Lear 37:10

7M ago37:10

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I was so lucky to have spent a few hours with Norman Lear who recently died at the age of 101. Lear was 95 at the time we talked. In the 1970s he created a television empire with shows that dominated the network ratings like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons and Maude. These series changed television forever by tackling subjects li…

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Chrissy Beckles - Giving New Life to Stray Dogs in Puerto Rico 46:57

7M ago46:57

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The correlation between boxing and rescuing stray dogs isn’t one that’s clear at first glance. But for Chrissy Beckles, founder of the Sato Project, the connection is one she makes each and every day. Since 2011, the Sato Project has rescued more than 8,000 dogs in Puerto Rico. With nearly half a million stray dogs roaming the island, there’s no on…

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A Conversation With Charles Busch 52:58

7M ago52:58

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Charles Busch made a name for himself as a playwright and a leading lady in drag with productions like the off-Broadway cult classic Vampire Lesbians of Sodom. That campy theatrical spoof was followed by Psycho Beach Party and Pardon My Inquisition, or, Kiss the Blood off My Castanets. Busch also appeared in the TV show Oz where he plays a cross- d…

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Chelsea Miller - Freedom March NYC and Building an Intersectional Grassroots Movement 35:59

7M ago35:59

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Chelsea Miller may be young, but she’s already had a lifetime full of activism. Perhaps more impressive than the work itself is the intentionality, care, and thoughtfulness she brings to it all. Listen to the latest episode of All About Change as Chelsea delves into her childhood in Brooklyn’s “Little Caribbean,” interning at the Obama White House,…

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Behind the Scenes of Murder in HR 8:29

8M ago8:29

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Take a look behind the scenes of Murder in HR. Watch exclusive never before seen interviews with Kate Mara, Brett Gelman, and Creator & Executive Producer Ian Faison of Caspian Studios. Murder in HR is a murder mystery podcast starring Kate Mara as Jemma, the newest Employee Experience Manager at tech start-up Peace of Ship. It’s her first day, and…

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A Conversation With Paulina Porizkova Re-Release 46:55

8M ago46:55

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Paulina Porizkova, who was a supermodel in the 80s, has one of those rags to riches stories which she talked with me about on “Now What?” in December 2022. That conversation has just been honored with a Clarion award for Best Podcast given by the Association of Women in Communications. Life has not always been star turns for Paulina who was born in…

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J.R. Martinez - A Veteran’s Advocacy Journey from a Military Burn Unit to the Dance Floor 33:08

8M ago33:08

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Some people may see J.R. Martinez's burn scars and think that he is defined by that single day in his life. But J.R.'s journey towards vulnerability and resilience began long before his time in the military and the twists and turns it’s taken since nearly defy imagination. Listen to the latest episode of All About Change as J.R. describes his traje…

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A Conversation With Walter Mosley 46:45

8M ago46:45

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When it comes to the word prolific, Walter Mosley fits right in. He’s written about 60 books. His latest is the sci-fi novella Touched. Mosley’s first work of crime fiction, Devil in a Blue Dress, features the character of a black private detective named Easy Rawlins who lives in the Watts neighborhood of LA. It was made into a film starring Denzel…

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All Hands 23:40

8M ago23:40

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With Jemma's life on the line, StarBoard puts their differences aside to confront the Captain. Season finale. "And what fate befalls mutineers?" --- Murder in HR. Presented by Gympass. Starring Kate Mara and Brett Gelman. A Caspian Studios Production ---- Looking for a killer corporate wellness solution? Meet Gympass. Join more than 10,000 companie…

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Le Roy Torres - Veterans Speak Out on the Dangers of Burn Pits 40:49

8M ago40:49

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In the early years of the Iraq War, thousands of Americans enlisted to fight for their country, fully aware of the dangers of that decision. Or so they thought. But one insidious threat had long-lasting impacts on the health of American troops: burn pits. Meant to provide an efficient way for soldiers to get rid of their waste, burn pits instead pu…

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Lifeboat 16:57

9M ago16:57

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StarBoard splits up to find Nicholas. Jemma decides it's time for a fresh start. “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” --- Murder in HR. Presented by Gympass. Starring Kate Mara and Brett Gelman. A Caspian Studios Production ---- Looking for a killer corporate wellness solution? Meet Gympass. Join more than 10,00…

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Team Building Exercises 14:53

9M ago14:53

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Jemma confronts her prime suspect -- and the toxic behavior of StarBoard. “Until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore, you will not know the terror of being forever lost at sea.” --- Murder in HR. Presented by Gympass. Starring Kate Mara and Brett Gelman. A Caspian Studios Production ---- Looking for a killer corporate wellness solution?…

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Linor Attias - An Israeli First Responder on the Front Lines of Massacre in Israel 21:31

9M ago21:31

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Listen to this special episode of All About Change as Linor gives an intimate look at the aftermath of Hamas' attack on Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Jay Ruderman

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