Best Hope IRL Podcasts (2025)

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#56 How God Freed Me with Joshua Broome 29:33

1h ago29:33

29:33

In this powerful and honest episode, former adult film star Joshua Broome shares his incredible story of how God rescued him from the depths of depression, shame, and hopelessness. Despite having fame, money, and attention, Josh felt empty and broken — even reaching the point of wanting to end his life. But that wasn’t the end of his story. Discove…

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#55 It's More than BBQ: Chris Prieto Tells his Story of Grace, Grit, and God 53:22

7d ago53:22

53:22

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Christopher Prieto—The BBQ Nerd—a champion pitmaster and founder of Prime Barbecue. But this conversation goes way beyond brisket and smoke. Christopher opens up about his journey from chasing success to finding true purpose. Through setbacks, struggles, and hard lessons, he discovered that BBQ couldn’t fi…

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EU Lights Out 10:52

3d ago10:52

10:52

Hey Strangers, #games #kickstarter #indie MADRID/LISBON, April 28 (Reuters) - Power started returning to parts of the Iberian peninsula late on Monday after a huge outage brought most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, grounding planes, halting public transport, and forcing hospitals to suspend routine operations.Spain's Interior Ministry decla…

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Grok Gone Rogue: Musk’s AI Chatbot Fixates on South Africa in Bizarre Replies 18:26

4d ago18:26

18:26

Hey Strangers, #gronk #elon #southafrica A chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence startup xAI appeared to be suffering from a glitch Wednesday when it repeatedly brought up white genocide in South Africa in response to user queries about unrelated topics on X. Grok, which competes with other chatbots like OpenA…

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#54 Anxiety: The Smoke Detector to your Life with John Delony 26:46

12d ago26:46

26:46

Is your anxiety trying to tell you something? What if anxiety isn’t the enemy—but a signal? In this powerful episode of Hope in Real Life, Dr. John Delony, bestselling author and mental health expert, joins us to unpack why anxiety is like the smoke detector of your life. Instead of ignoring or silencing it, John explains how listening to anxiety c…

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#53 Strength in the Middle of the Struggle 33:01

21d ago33:01

33:01

When life hits hard, how do you build resilience that lasts? In this video, we explore how to exercise strength in the middle of the struggle. Whether you're dealing with loss, burnout, anxiety, or uncertainty about the future, there is a way to rise—not just survive, but grow stronger. 🛠️ Learn how to build mental and spiritual resilience 🌊 Discov…

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Tariffs Are Hurting Indie Games 8:14

22d ago8:14

8:14

Hey Strangers, #games #kickstarter #indie Kickstarter is launching a new “Tariff Manager” tool that will allow creators to apply a surcharge to projects after their campaign has ended, as spotted earlier by 404 Media. The tool is supposed to help creators deal with “rising costs” and import fees as a result of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tari…

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Did You Catch the Garlic Test Twist in Sinners? 19:45

21d ago19:45

19:45

Hey Strangers, #sinners #movie #spoiler From Ryan Coogler, director of "Black Panther" and "Creed"-and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: "Sinners." Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them ba…

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Elodie Claudine Claudette Texier a.k.a. CeCe: Traveling Tattooer / Painter / Fairy Nymph IRL / Powerful Manifester 1:11:45

23d ago1:11:45

1:11:45

@_bouclecuivre_ @lateliersowilo The scene: We are walking and watching big, wild waves being surfed at Playa El Pedrito in Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Elodie is camped with me in the van for the second night. The previous night, we did a Temezcal (sweat lodge) together in Todos Santos and camped in a cactus forest. The wild wondrous adv…

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is a Sales Juggernaut 13:11

29d ago13:11

13:11

Hey Strangers, #ubisoft #assassinscreed #review The incredibly successful launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows has continued well past its release date, with Ubisoft's latest remaining on top of the U.S. sales chart for the third straight week. For 2025, Shadows now only trails the year's biggest hit, Monster Hunter Wilds, which has been crushing sal…

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AI Future: Why Experts Are Hopeful and the Public Is Worried 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

Hey Strangers, #rust #american #ai AI experts are feeling pretty good about the future of their field. Most Americans are not.A new report from Pew Research Center released last week shows a sharp divide in how artificial intelligence is perceived by the people building it versus the people living with it. The survey includes responses from over 1,…

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Is TikTok REALLY Dead? What You Need to Know! 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

Hey Strangers, Grab 20% off Selected items and subscriptions using my Link:https://livezesty.com/CODINGWITHSTRAN...or use my code at checkout: CODINGWITHSTRANGERS#tiktok #shorts #reelsTikTok’s day of reckoning in the US has arrived. On Friday, the United States Supreme Court will hear the company’s appeal against its slated nationwide ban, which co…

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Adriana Jalife Castaños: Cacao Priestess / Café Owner / Divine Sister / World Adventurer 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

@adri_jalifehttps://www.instagram.com/adri_jalife/ @tierrasantabcs The scene: We are in Todos Santos, B.C.S. (Baja California Sur), at Adriana’s house sitting on her covered outdoor living area with hot tea watching the sun set into the pacific ocean. Yeah WTF is right. Adriana graciously invited me to her currently-being-built-home, which is a bol…

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America Doesn't Lead in Renewable Energy Anymore 15:35

1M ago15:35

15:35

Hey Strangers, #renewableenergy #solarenergy #energy A report from UK-based climate and energy think tank Ember notes that clean energy sources accounted for 40.9% percent of electricity produced around the world in 2024.The finding comes from data and estimates culled from 215 countries. The 118-page Global Electricity Review 2025 analyzes trends …

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Meet PokéTax: The Game That Makes Tax Day Enjoyable 8:48

1M ago8:48

8:48

Hey Strangers, #pokemon #tax #gaming Accounting software company Open Ledger has launched a new product in time for tax day. Meet PokéTax, a game that helps make tax filing quite fun. Instead of tax forms, users take on Tax Trainers — gym leaders — representing different parts of a tax form, such as income, deductions, and credits. Each leader asks…

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#52 Building a Marriage that Lasts 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

What does it really take to stay connected in marriage? In this episode with our good friends Ayren and Morgan Nelson, we talk about the power of daily intentionality, navigating emotional distance, and how routines (or lack of them) impact relationships. From feeling like passing ships to building strong connection, we explore practical ways to gr…

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Allison Murray Greer: Rancher / Traveler / Mexican Surfboard Rental Coordinator / Solid Caravan Sister 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

@allison_greer06 The scene: We are sitting in “the cockpit” of my van, chairs rotated in for living room mode ;), in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico at “the end of the world.” We camped on a pier near the lighthouse and awoke to all the fisherpersons taking their boats out onto the bay. Allison and I are caravanning together. We met abo…

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Otter AI Can Now Manage Workers? 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Hey Strangers, #boss #workfromhome #ai Otter, the AI-powered automated transcription service, is launching a trio of artificial intelligence agents that aim to provide quick assistance and boost productivity during calls and meetings. The most notable is the aptly named Otter Meeting Agent, a voice-activated meeting assistant that’s capable of usin…

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Assassin's Creed Still Looks Amazing! 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Hey Strangers, #gaming #ubisoft #assassinscreed Grab 20% off Selected items and subscriptions using my Link:https://livezesty.com/CODINGWITHSTRAN...or use my code at checkout: CODINGWITHSTRANGERSFrom our time sneaking through Assassin's Creed Shadows' fortresses, taking in the sweeping vistas of the open world of feudal-era Japan, and pulling off s…

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Confronting Goliath: A Repository for the Mississippi Missing 37:55

2M ago37:55

37:55

Dr. Jesse Goliath, a forensic anthropologist and Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, established the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons in 2023 after discovering the lack of a comprehensive state database. Using technology like ground-penetrating radar, his team identified Felecia Cox's remains, highlightin…

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#51 The Comparison Trap 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly falling behind because you’re comparing your life to someone else’s highlight reel? Whether it’s scrolling through social media or watching others succeed, the comparison trap can leave us feeling inadequate, unseen, and exhausted. But what if there’s a better way to live—one where we embrace our own journe…

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Is Tesla Stock Doomed? 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

Hey Strangers, #tesla #elonmusk #stockmarket Since early February, Tesla has been the target of protesters opposed to CEO Elon Musk’s unprecedented takeover of the federal government. As Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) eliminates humanitarian aid programs and fires tens of thousands of government workers, demonstrators are express…

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Check on Your Resident Gamer Bro 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

Hey Strangers, #ubisoft #assassinscreed #review Ubisoft has hailed another Assassin’s Creed Shadows player milestone but has yet to confirm a sales figure for the game.In a social media post, Ubisoft said Shadows has seen 2 million players since going on sale on March 20, up from the 1 million on day one.That’s enough to surpass the launches of bot…

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Dr. Asia Rose Matthews, PhD: Mathematician / Mother / Recreational Pianist / Grower of Many Jade Plants 2:06:44

2M ago2:06:44

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The Scene: We are in Powell River, BC, Canada in Asia’s home, somewhere between the sewing machine in the living room and the Instapot in the kitchen. This interview required three different recordings to be spliced together, and another bajillion (technical math term) edits for its’ equation to sum up to its’ solution. (I probably misused those te…

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Building Community: Live with Shannon Watts 28:10

2M ago28:10

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I felt an absolute zing of electricity when I opened a message a few weeks ago asking if Shannon Watts could interview ME for her Substack Live series. Along with being a longtime fan of the incredible national movement Shannon has built for common sense gun laws with Moms Demand Action, I love her Substack Playing with Fire. It’s all about priorit…

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Does It REALLY Take 100 hours To Finish Assassin's Creed Shadows 11:00

2M ago11:00

11:00

Hey Strangers, #ubisoft #assassinscreed #leaks Ubisoft is known for making long Assassin’s Creed games, and Shadows looks like another sizable proposition. There’s a gulf in content between AC Mirage and Valhalla—the last two Assassin’s Creed games—so let’s see where Shadows falls.Assassin’s Creed has become the most iconic example of Ubisoft’s ope…

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Self-Deportation? There’s an App for That! 11:49

2M ago11:49

11:49

Hey Strangers, #trump #tech #deportation The Trump administration rolled out a new app on Monday that will allow immigrants in the United States illegally to "self-deport" rather than face possible arrest and detention, building on President Donald Trump's deportation push.The U.S. Customs and Border Protection app, called CBP Home, will offer an o…

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#50 Pride: When Ego Leads 39:58

2M ago39:58

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What happens when your ego takes the lead? Pride can feel like confidence, but it often masks insecurity, pushes others away, and blinds you to your own flaws. In this episode, we’re diving into the tension between healthy self-assurance and destructive arrogance—how to recognize when pride is running the show and what it takes to surrender your eg…

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UPDATES From Me and How “Busyness” Stops us From Meaningful Connection (Audio) 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

I’m back with an update on what I’ve been working on—The How to Find Your People Club, an IRL community-building project tackling loneliness and disconnection. Plus, exciting news: I’m writing a book! In this episode, I’ll share more about the club, why community matters, and then dive into my latest audio newsletter, How Busyness Stops Us from Mea…

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Experts Debunk Musk’s Theory Behind X Platform’s Downtime 11:13

2M ago11:13

11:13

Hey Strangers, #twitter #elonmusk #hacked Experts have cast doubt on Elon Musk's claim that a large-scale outage which hit X was caused by hackers in Ukraine.Platform monitor Downdetector says it had more than 1.6 million reports of problems with the social media site from users around the world on Monday."We're not sure exactly what happened but t…

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PC vs Console – Which Is Best for You in 2025? 11:20

2M ago11:20

11:20

Hey Strangers, #gaming #pcgaming #console With gaming PCs and consoles running a head-to-head race, it can be hard to decide which to invest in to play the latest gaming titles. With Cyber Monday deals around the corner, you could easily find yourself a great deal on the latest gaming hardware, such as Cyber Monday GPU deals, or discounts on consol…

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Leaked Renders Show iPhone 17 Pro Max With a Radical New Look! 12:01

3M ago12:01

12:01

Hey Strangers, #iphone #apple #tech Apple is several months away from launching the iPhone 17 series but a significant camera redesign may be on the horizon. Leaker Majin Bu has shared CAD renders of what are purported to be the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the rumored iPhone 17 Air — with the latter three all featuring Pixel-like rectangular…

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Disturbing Livestream Moment: Emiru & Valkyrae Targeted by Aggressive Fan! 18:30

3M ago18:30

18:30

Hey Strangers, #emiru #cinna #valkyrae A terrifying scene unfolded last night as prominent streamers Emiru, Cinna and Valkyrae were attacked by a fan, seemingly a stalker, during a livestream, all caught on camera.The incident took place on a boardwalk where a man, who it turned out had apparently been following them for 30 minutes or so and at one…

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Hasan Piker’s Shocking Twitch Ban—Did He Go Too Far? 17:44

3M ago17:44

17:44

Hey Strangers, Buy a Shirt to support Hassan (I asked him for permission)https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch/5530094https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch/5530092#hassanpiker #twitch #streaming Popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has been banned from the platform after he made controversial remarks about Florida Republican Se…

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Alexandr Wang Warns Trump: "America Must Win the AI War! 14:10

3M ago14:10

14:10

Hey Strangers, #AlexandrWang #scaleai #ai In a bold move last month, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang took out a full-page ad in The Washington Post, telling President Trump that “America must win the AI war.”The statement sparked mixed reactions, as seen during Wang’s appearance Sunday during the opening night of Web Summit Qatar. When Wang’s interviewe…

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Are NVIDIA GPUs in Trouble? 9:40

3M ago9:40

9:40

Hey Strangers, The RTX 5090 isn’t the only Nvidia GPU that has been facing delays. The RTX 5080, along with the abovementioned graphics card launched in January in extremely limited quantities. As said, overall demand plus scalper inflation led to low availability of the components. Currently, there is no word on whether the RTX 5080 will receive a…

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#49 What is Love? 37:55

3M ago37:55

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Love is often seen as a fleeting feeling—something that rises and falls with emotions and circumstances. But what if real love is more than that? What if it’s a choice, a commitment, and a force strong enough to heal, transform, and restore? In a world marked by brokenness, understanding love can feel like an uphill battle. In this episode, we dive…

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Nvidia Dominates Wall Street – Massive Gains & Investors Are Loving It! 14:09

3M ago14:09

14:09

Hey Strangers, #nvidia #stockmarket #ai Feb 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia's (NVDA.O), opens new tab strong growth forecast for the first quarter on Wednesday signaled that booming demand for its artificial intelligence chips was intact, and the company said orders for its new Blackwell semiconductors were "amazing."The company's forecast helps allay doubts…

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YouTube Wants You To Fail? 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

Hey Strangers, #money #tech #programming The big picture: Google remains tight-lipped about many details surrounding YouTube's inner workings. And that's a problem, according to experts, given the platform's massive global reach and influence. But now, thanks to an innovative research approach, we're getting some of the first concrete figures from …

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James Gunn Eyes a DC Video Game – Could It Rival Marvel’s 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

Hey Strangers, #jamesgunn #marvelrivals #dc James Gunn, the director steering DC Studios towards a new dawn with co-CEO Peter Safran, has recently commented on a Marvel Rivals-styled game with DC characters, and the boss would thankfully be open to the idea. DC has dished out its fair share of games in its longevity, including Gotham Knights, Batma…

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Leaked Early – Major Spoilers 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

Hey Strangers, #ubisoft #assassinscreed #leaks Physical copies of Ubisoft‘s game appear to be out in the wild in the US, despite its official release date not being until March 20.As as result, players planning to buy the game are advised to be vigilant while online over the next month to ensure they don’t have any aspects of the game spoiled for t…

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Spamming Elon? I Sent Him 100K Emails About My Week 15:02

3M ago15:02

15:02

Hey Strangers, #gronk #elonmusk #doge On Saturday, employees throughout the federal government received an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), demanding a reply with “approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week.” On X, Elon Musk posted that failure to respond “will be taken as a resignation.” The result? Confusion, chaos, …

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Ubisoft Assassins Creed DEI Problem 9:58

3M ago9:58

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Hey Strangers, #gaming #ubisoft #assassinscreed “We’ve announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana will also come next year, as well as The Division: Resurgence on mobile. All this is coming along well. We haven’t provided more colour for FY 2026 but we’ll have more to share by the time of May, and as I’ve just said, we have a strong platform for the futur…

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Reddit is Full of AI Trash 12:42

3M ago12:42

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Hey Strangers, #reddit #ai #content Whether you like it or not, generative AI is carving out its place in the world. And some Reddit users are definitely in the “don't like it" category. While some subreddits openly welcome AI-generated images, videos, and text, others have responded to the growing trend by banning most or all posts made with the t…

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Framing Hope: Samuel Easterling 26:21

3M ago26:21

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With little help from the New Orleans Police Department, parents Scott and Sandy Easterling, hired their own P.I. to investigate what happened to their son, Samuel Easterling, who has been missing for over six months. Samuel (31) whose nickname is "Saint" is a professional photographer who was last seen walking alone in the Bywater area on August 2…

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Marvel Rivals Developers Laid Off – What Fans Need to Know 13:05

3M ago13:05

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Hey Strangers, #layoffs #gaming #marvelrivals Marvel Rivals is easily one of the most popular games this year, drawing hundreds of thousands of players on Steam alone. And yet it’s developer NetEase has laid off a team who worked on the game out of its Seattle-based studio.Game director Thaddeus Sasser wrote a post on LinkedIn about the layoffs, wh…

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