Best Gulyás Podcasts (2025)

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TJF Live #115 | Virág Gulyás - Almost Jewish 1:21:56

29d ago1:21:56

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Virág Gulyás is a non-Jewish, Hungarian-born former EU diplomat who has become a prominent global activist and speaker against antisemitism. Her intriguing journey began from a background of casual antisemitism in post-communist Hungary to becoming a passionate, vocal advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. Known for her blog and movement "The A…

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Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe: Welcome to the Monster Lounge 1:06:28

4h ago1:06:28

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Helllllooooooo! This week, I have on Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe from the Monsters Lounge Podcast! We explore the power of getting your boots dirty, having supernaturals experiences, being cautiously skeptical, and much much more! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Tressa and Jeni: https://www.youtube.com/@monsterslounge patreon.com/MonstersLoungePodcas…

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Richard Soule: Nebraska Bigfoot Research 1:20:22

4d ago1:20:22

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Hey buddies! This week, my guest is Nebraska based bigfoot researcher, Richard Soule. Richard has documented, and researched the bigfoot situation in Nebraska more than anyone else that I'm aware of, and he's got the miles on his boots to prove it. Richard not only documents, but has interacted with these creatures for a good bit now, and he's lear…

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TJF Live #119 | Rabbi Mark Wildes, The Jewish Experience is out of this world 1:08:41

15d ago1:08:41

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Rabbi Mark Wildes, aka the millennial Rabbi, has spent the last two decades helping thousands of young Jews in NYC reconnect with meaning, community, and a Judaism that actually speaks to real life. Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience and author of The Jewish Experience, he joins us to unpack what Jewish wisdom is really for — and why practice, …

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TJF Live #118 | Jeff Weiss "fighting back" co-author and creator of stickersofmeaning 1:06:33

16d ago1:06:33

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We’re joined by Jeff Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force — the riveting true story of an assimilated American Jew who rediscovered his identity by becoming one of Israel’s first fighter pilots in 1948. The prolific Jeff is also the founder of Stickers of Meaning, a powerful project preserving the p…

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TJF Live #117 | Alan Graf - the mind of a lawyer, the heart of an artist 1:02:27

10d ago1:02:27

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Beyond music, Alan’s life’s work has been devoted to weaving together activism, artistry, and the law to spark meaningful change. He views both his creative work and his law degree as essential tools in his ongoing mission to make a difference in a world that is both beautiful and challenging. Alan recently released a folk musical titled Sarah Arth…

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TJF Live #116 | Oded Nir - Coming home עודד ניר - הכי טוב בבית 1:19:05

18d ago1:19:05

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Oded Nir was an Amsterdam-based chill out/ lounge/soulful/deep producer/remixer and the main man behind Suntree Records and Suntree Agency. But one day, he left it all behind and moved back to Israel. Why? How does it feel? Where is home? Where do we go from here? Join us. עודד ניר ברשת W: odednir.nl FB: facebook.com/wddnyr.2025 WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCT…

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Growing Leaders from Within with Kelsey Brenn 41:31

10d ago41:31

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How do you scale culture without losing what makes it special? As Chief People Officer at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, Kelsey shares how she went from managing spreadsheets to shaping culture across a fast-growing, mission-driven school system. This episode dives into how Aug Prep builds leaders from within, prioritizes people-first strategy,…

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Stephanie Quick: Sex Magic and Erotic Mysticism Part One 1:33:14

23d ago1:33:14

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Howdy partners! This week, coming back for second appearance, is the brilliant Stephanie Quick! Stephanie gave a wonderful and illuminating talk on her Youtube channel recently, which was an overview of sex magic and erotic mysticism, and I thought it was so fascinating that I wanted to do an entire show on the subject. So...I was lucky enough to g…

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TJF Live #114 | Dan Brotman - from a Lebanese prison to the London School of Economics 1:17:59

22d ago1:17:59

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How does a migration lawyer from Boston end up in a Lebanese prison on suspicion of being an Israeli spy? Dan Brotman has traveled to nearly 90 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, to document the lives of people and far-flung Jewish communities. He has spent time in South Africa and Canada and just recently decided to leave the U.S. because …

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Rob Kristoffersen: It's Personal 2:08:18

1M ago2:08:18

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Yooooooo friends! This week, back for a fourth time, is my good buddy Rob Kristoffersen! On this outing, Rob tells us about his lifetime of experiences with strange and unusual. Some of these stories I've heard, but many I have not. Rob has recently written about his experiences on his fantastic Substack "Foology" https://foolology.substack.com/. I…

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TJF Live #113 | Nick Matau loves Israel for some reason 1:21:16

1M ago1:21:16

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The 32-year-old Californian isn't Jewish – and didn't even grow up in a Jewish environment. His only connection to the Jewish people is through the man who raised him from age one, a Samoan, who instilled in him a love for the Jewish people. That's how's the story of Nick Matau, a former nuclear engineer and now a pro-Israel Tik-Tok sensation, begi…

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TJF Live #112 | Miryam Kabakov ESHEL LGBTQ+ 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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Jews are experts at social inclusion. Take Miryam Kabakov, an American Jewish social worker, editor and community organizer from St. Paul Minnesota. She is the Executive Director of Eshel, a national organization that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. What does it mean to advocate for LGBTQ+ Jews in the Orthodox space and, more impor…

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Joseph Matheny: Starving for Story 1:48:38

29d ago1:48:38

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Hi there, friends! This week, back on the show, is the brilliant, Joseph Matheny! Joseph and I have a granular look into UFO, "the phenomena", starving for original stories, being the class clown, AI, technology being used for magic and tons more. Joseph is a very inspiring person to me, and his approach, and experiments into these topics fascinate…

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TJF Talks #111 w/Keith Kahn-Harris | Everyday Jew 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris is a London-based sociologist, writer, and lecturer at Leo Baeck College, where he explores what it means to live as Jews in a world that often resists the very idea of chosen-ness. A senior research fellow at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, he’s authored eight books that range from the UK Jewish experience to the gl…

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Barbara Fisher: The Return of Six Degrees of John Keel 1:37:04

2M ago1:37:04

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Howdy there, friends! This week, my guest is the wonderful Barbara Fisher. Barbara is the host of the incredible podcast Six Degrees of John Keel. In my opinion, she's one of the great modern minds when it come the strange and unusual. We get into UFOs, cryptids, folk magic, cooking magic and much more! I hope you enjoy! Love, Steve For More Barbar…

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TJF Live #110 | Prof. Shaul Magid #3 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

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Prof. Shaul Magid is joining us again after his recent appointment to Harvard. As one of the leading thought leaders among American Jews we are interested in hearing his take on the state of Jewish life in the U.S., why his new role in Harvard has raised some eyebrows, his controversial stance on Zionism, and his work on Rabbi Meir Kahane which see…

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Aaron Gulyas: The Saucer Life 1:42:08

2M ago1:42:08

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Happy Halloween, good buddies! This week, my guest is the brilliant Aaron Gulyas. Aaron is a professor, writer and culture hound for the strange and unusual. He's the host of the fabulous podcast The Saucer LIfe, which I highly recommend. Aaron and I get into his life long interest in UFOs, UFO culture and some of the detritus that goes along with …

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Jeff Knox: Preserving UFO HIstory 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Hey hey hey! This week, my guest is Jeff Knox. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge on UFO history (my favorite kind of history) and has blown me away with his daily Today in UFO History drops on social media. Jeff also has a wildly level headed approach to how he sees the UFO enigma. Skeptical, open-minded, and focused on what we can study: The history. …

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Drew Edwards: Halloween Man and Texas Weirdness 1:20:20

2M ago1:20:20

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Howdy partners! This week I have on Drew Edwards! Drew Edwards is an award-winning comic book writer, horror film historian, music journalist, rock promoter, and showman extraordinaire. We get into all sorts of good stuff on this one. Drew shares some of his personal experiences, his inspiration behind his award winning comics, Texas crytpids and a…

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TJF Talks #109 w/Jonas Sota | the key is belonging 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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TJF Talks #109 w/Jonas Sota | the key is belonging The stories of Jonas Sota could fill an entire season. Jonas is a 1st generation American Jew who has been studying Israeli, Jewish and Middle Eastern history for the past 20 years. In 2015 he earned a degree in Philosophy from UCLA, and as early as 2017 he began predicting that Jews would be targe…

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Wren Collier: Magic, Fighting Bigfoot and Harvest Time 1:37:14

3M ago1:37:14

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Howdy howdy, friends! This week I have Wren Collier back on the show. Wren is one of my favorite people to talk to, and he again does not disappoint on this episode. We get into A LOT of magic talk, fighting bigfoot, gardening, art and so much more. I have always have a blast with Wren - I hope you enjoy it too! Love, Steve Steve Berg LInks: https:…

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TJF Talks #108 w/Jonah Platt | Go full Jew 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

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What is being Jewish to you? Join us as we welcome Jonah Platt into our circle. His wildly successful podcast 'Being Jewish' is talking about all the things we love discussing and his vision for Jews in entertainment might hold the key to changing the hearts and minds of the masses. Jonah is a leading advocate for the Jewish community, using his 17…

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Rosa Escandón and Dash Kwiatkowski: Liminal (The Show) 1:28:32

3M ago1:28:32

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Well hello everyone! It seems you've found your way to another episode of Hi, Strangeness, and I do sure appreciate it! This week, my lovely guests are Rosa Escandón and Dash Kwiatkowski, and they're here to share they're wonderful documentary series Liminal, premiering on TUBI September 25th. This is a wonderfully unique angle on paranormal entert…

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Derek Hayes and David Flora: The Borrego Triangle 1:29:10

3M ago1:29:10

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Hey there, friends! This week my guests are Derek Hayes (Monster Among Us Podcast) and David Flora (Blurry Photos Podcast)! These two upstanding gents made a fantastic documentary, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle (2024). I really enjoyed this doc, so much so, that I needed to get these two fellow travels on the show …

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Derek Waters: Oh Hey, Ghosts! 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

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Hi friends! This week, my guest is my good buddy, Derek Waters! Derek is an actor, director, comedian, and the creator of the wonderful television show Drunk History. Derek and I for years have bonded over our mutual interest in the paranormal, and other things weird. We get into ghosts, his weird experiences, his friendship with Chip Coffey and a …

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Eli Watson: Getting Those Boots Dirty 1:40:18

4M ago1:40:18

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Hi buds! This week, my guest is Eli Watson, of Small Town Monsters fame. Eli is a wonderful researcher, and a brave boots on the ground investigator into all things bigfoot. Eli has made a bunch of content for the Small Town Monsters outfit, and there was one that had caught my attention recently called Mountain of God UFO Cult. It's a fascinating …

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TJF Talks #107 w/Doron Keidar | The right kind of Jew 1:37:51

4M ago1:37:51

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Doron Keidar is an Israeli combat veteran, security expert, filmmaker, and international speaker. With two decades of experience in the IDF—including elite special operations—he brings a rare, firsthand perspective on Israel’s security challenges and Jewish history. Beyond the battlefield, Doron has spent nearly 20 years protecting high-profile lea…

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Reimagining Senior Living Through People-First Leadership with Kristin Ferge & Gia Mattioli-Tolfa 41:14

4M ago41:14

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What happens when "Enjoy Life" isn't just a tagline, but the heartbeat of an entire senior living culture? Shawn and Sarah sit down with Kristin Ferge and Gia Mattioli-Tolfa of Capri Communities to explore how compassion, culture, and creativity are transforming the senior living experience. 💡 From empathy-fueled hiring and thoughtful onboarding to…

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Jessica Knapik and John E.L. Tenney: LIVE SHOW (but not really)! 1:29:20

4M ago1:29:20

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Friends! Jessica and John were gracious enough to do a live show on Hi, Strangeness last month. Again, sorry about the technical problems! These two legends were such fun to hang with, as always. We cover a lot of topics: Michigan UFOs, Misfits vs Ramones, Detroit pizza, local ghosties and a ton more! Thanks for all that tuned in live! Love, Steve …

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Noelle Kruppa: Yes Kruppa and the Chicago Weirdeez 1:43:30

4M ago1:43:30

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Welly well well, you seem to have found your way to another fresh episode of Hi, Strangeness. Wonderful! I'm so happy you're here. This week, my great buddy, Noelle Kruppa, joins me for a classic jack jawing session. Noelle is the co-host of the phenomenal podcast, The Quite Unusual Podcast, FYI. Incredible show. We get into Chicago-land high stran…

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Lucinda Morel: Synchs, Aliens and Spirited Journeys 1:37:14

5M ago1:37:14

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Hellooooooooo! This week my guest is my homegirl, Lucinda Morel. Lu is back, and we get into all sorts of weird topics. We discuss some of her profound dreams, long journeys towards powerful moments, UFOnauts, and other assorted elements of high strangeness. Lucinda is a powerful, and wonderful human being. I hope you all enjoy this episode! Love, …

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Charles Lear: UFO People 1:45:38

5M ago1:45:38

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Hello my dudes and dudettes! This week on the show we have on Charles Lear. Charles is an actor, and a bonafide UFO history buff. Charles has written a new book entitled The Flying Saucer Investigators, which is a sequel to his first volume. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet offering, which is chalk full of great cases, stories and tons of amazing in…

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Greg Bishop: UFO Buddies 1:49:04

5M ago1:49:04

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Hey there, friends! This week my guest is my good pal, and very first guest, Greg Bishop! Greg has been one of my favorite thinkers in the world of the weird for about 15 years now. Not only that, he's also a great buddy of mine. Greg and I share many of the same interests: UFOs, cooking, weird Los Angeles...all of which we get deeply into on this …

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Don't Stop the Culture: Leading by Example at Mueller Communications with Lori Richards & Cass Bergemann 40:31

5M ago40:31

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In this episode, Shawn and Sarah sit down with the dynamic duo Lori Richards and Cass Bergemann from Mueller Communications, where culture isn't just talked about, it's lived every day. If Mueller had a theme song, Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" accurately represents the organization's energy and momentum, and this humanscape conversation delves into …

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TJF Talks #106 w/Dov Forman | Author, "Lily's Promise" 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

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Forman is best known for co-authoring Lily’s Promise with his great-grandmother, Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert, and for using digital platforms to educate millions of followers about the Holocaust, Judaism and to advocate against antisemitism. But don't let his fascination with past events fool you. He's all about breaking new ground and reaching m…

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Kevin Cann: Platonic Surrealism 1:26:40

5M ago1:26:40

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Hey friends! This week my guest is the brilliant Kevin Cann! I first learned about Kevin from Jeffrey Kripal's book, How To Think Impossibly. I then bumped into Kevin's incredible Facebook group, Platonic Surrealism, which immediately wow'd me. Kevin is a next level thinker when it comes to the topics we discuss right here on this show, and I think…

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TJF Talks #105 w/Ashira | From Black & Jewish 46:14

5M ago46:14

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She's passionate about building bridges, creating peace, and fostering authentic conversations - Ashira uses her Black & Jewish podcast to inspire meaningful connections and push societal boundaries. Based between Israel and the United States, the former Quad co-host is committed to shaping a more unified and understanding world. Sounds too good to…

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Joshua Cutchin: Fourth Wall Phantoms 2:00:16

6M ago2:00:16

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Holy moly, how is everyone? Great to hear! This week, my guest is my good buddy and brilliant author, Joshua Cutchin! I'm a massive fan of every book he's written, and he has really outdone himself with his newest offering, Fourth Wall Phantoms. Josh and I have a deep discussion about his latest book, without spoiling anything (I promise!). We get …

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Alex Matsuo: Theater of the Paranormal 1:30:02

6M ago1:30:02

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HI friends! This week, I'm joined by the brilliant, Alex Matsuo! I've wanted to chat with Alex for a long time now, so this was a real thrill for me. Alex is an author, and investigator who delves deep into the paranormal. She walks the walk, and contributes to the field of the strange and unusual in a multitude of wonderful ways. We chat about som…

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TJF Talks #104 w/Judy Greenfeld | Rabbi Cantor Beth Israel, Colleyville, Texas 1:16:49

6M ago1:16:49

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We invited Judy because, well, she's such a great conversationalist. She's got that quality that makes Jews truly enviable by everyone, an ability to bring people together and connect seeming opposites with love. Join us! WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQ LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://tin…

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When Unique Unites: Building Inclusive Teams with Peggy Williams-Smith & Christina Cooper 37:36

6M ago37:36

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Shawn and Sarah are talking all things culture, care, and community with Peggy Williams-Smith and Christina Cooper from Visit Milwaukee🧀 From handwritten birthday cards to breaking down silos, they're leading a workplace where uniqueness isn't just welcomed—it's celebrated! Tune in for laughs, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Milwaukee's …

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Bradley Plaisier: Preserving the Past and Other Assorted Tales 2:11:42

6M ago2:11:42

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Hey buds! This week my guest is Bradley Plaisier! Bradley is a true head, and an extremely knowledgeable cat on UFO history, and a lover of gnomes. We get into some of his UFO experiences, the preservation of rare documents, weird Michigan and much more. Bradley was kind of enough to provide some show notes, and links to some of the subjects we cov…

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Morgan Nalley: Spooky Kid/Spooky Adult 1:16:06

6M ago1:16:06

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Hey Friends - This week, my guest is comedian/actor, Morgan Nalley! Morgan is a hilarious, and awesome human being. She's had an interest in the strange and unusual since she was a kid, and that interest doesn't seem to have wanned one iota (did I just type the word iota? I did!) We get into her childhood interest, comedy, her recent trip to Rome, …

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Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup: Wisconsin Folklore and More 1:57:16

7M ago1:57:16

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Hey buds! This week we have on Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup to discuss all things strange and unusual in the Badger state of Wisconsin. Frank is a true raconteur - he's an accomplished musician, folklorist, true crime historian and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We get into all sort of weird folkloric tales, serial killers, touring as a mu…

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Doug Hajicek and guest co-host Morgan Copeland 2:06:26

7M ago2:06:26

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Hey buddies - this week on HI, Strangeness, my guest is Doug Hajicek, and my special co-host Morgan Copeland! Doug has done it all - he's the creator and of the legendary show Monster Quest, and has had his hands in many other television productions that you would definitely recognize. Doug has led one of the most interesting, and adventurous lives…

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Serving Culture by the Slice with Wendy Bushell 32:37

7M ago32:37

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Ever wonder how a company makes 3 million pizzas a week and stays a three-time Great Place to Work?🍕 In this episode, Shawn and Sarah chat with Wendy Bushell, Chief People Officer at Palermo's, about the secret sauce behind their people-first culture. From visual training for a workforce speaking 8 languages to personalized learning paths and daily…

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John Wenz: Tales From The Corn Part 2 1:22:16

7M ago1:22:16

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Hi friends - John Wenz is back for another installment of Nebraska-centric weirdness. John is originally from Nebraska, and like myself, is obsessed with the state's long history or weird tales. We get into super strange UFO encounters, a famous serial killer who saw a bigfoot in the 1950's, healing machines, and a ton more. John is a great dude, a…

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Gareth Reynolds: Ego Death and Buddy Friendships 1:09:18

7M ago1:09:18

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Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve …

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Making Mental Health Everyone's Business with Julie Preder 43:52

8M ago43:52

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What if we treated mental health like a broken arm—something real, urgent, and worth taking care of? 🧠✨ In this episode, Shawn chats with Julie Preder from Mental Health America Lakeshore about why mental health is health. They dive into why real conversations matter more than surveys, how workplaces can be way better at supporting people (spoiler:…

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