Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting e ...
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Welcome to Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, the podcast where we delve into the world of CMS systems and their crucial role in website and web content development. In each episode, we'll explore the reasons why founders, CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs of web content development companies need CMS systems to thrive in the digital landscape. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind successful website management, content creation, and seamless user experiences.
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Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series “The Vow,” Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They’re here to help people understand, heal from, and avoid abusive situations one little red flag at a tim ...
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What is the dumbest show you can imagine? This award-winning show may be dumber. It has no content. No format. Yet it's going on ten years of delighting hundreds of thousands of people. It's been an iTunes editors choice, and Rolling Stone picked it as one of the world's best comedy podcasts. It's light in the dark, comfort in the cold and a penguin in the pants (long story). Join hosts Jesse Thorn (NPR's Bullseye) and Jordan Morris (Comedy Central's @Midnight) and a celebrity guest on a rau ...
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The Irenic Protestants is a bi-weekly show where we strive together for knowledge of God, his word, and his world through the lens of the Classical & Confessional Protestant tradition.
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Welcome to BluWave’s Karma School of Business, hosted by Sean Mooney, the Founder & CEO of BluWave, an intelligent B2B marketplace serving the world’s top business builders. As you listen, you’ll learn insights and best practices from leading and influential private equity professionals, visionary business executives, and one-of-a-kind industry thought leaders who will help you take meaningful action, improve your business, and enhance your life. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3oPBjs8
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Jackie and Bobby Angel are authors, speakers, musicians, and evangelists for the Catholic faith. We are launching this channel to bring you into our conversations with people we think will provide you with insightful perspectives on human & spiritual formation. Join us for the episodes ahead! Please visit our website at: https://jackieandbobby.com/ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: https://www.patreo ...
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The Restorative Lens podcast brings together voices in the restorative justice community to share insight, practices, & perspective. Each series of the show will highlight different restorative justice topics, & provide a space to hear from those who are most directly impacted or involved in the work. This project is supported by Grants No. 2020-MU-CX-K001 & No. 15PBJA-20-GK-00035 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Points of view, images, or opinions in this document and are those ...
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The Listener with a Thousand Faces, with Jonathan Ames
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1:27:02On this week’s episode, we welcome back writer and raconteur, Jonathan Ames (Bored to Death), to chat about New Year’s Resolutions, his latest book Karma Doll (the third book in the Doll detective series), the Macarena, and more! Buy Jonathan Ames’s newest book, Karma Doll, out now! Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado thi…
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Jonathan Ames Stays Cool Talking About Russian Bathhouses
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40:06Jonathan Ames is the author of numerous acclaimed and popular books, including the brand new detective novel Karma Doll. He’s also a television creator, having come up with the series Bored to Death, wherein Jason Schwarzman played a detective named Jonathan Ames. When he’s not writing, Jonathan, the real Jonathan, not the character, enjoys a comfo…
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The Spago Crew, with Vivian Martínez
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1:08:55On this week's episode, we welcome comedian, Vivian Martínez, to chat about brujeria stores, negative Airbnb experiences, doing the ‘time warp,’ and more! Check out what Vivian is up to! See Vivian on this Valentine’s Day benefit show (supporting recovery from the fires in Los Angeles)! Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our Instagram! #RoastMyCap…
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Private Equity Spotlight: Building Marketing Excellence with Lisa Ames
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52:20In this episode of the Karma School of Business, Sean Mooney hosts Lisa Ames, an accomplished marketing operating executive at Norwest Venture Partners. Lisa shares her unique journey into private equity, the value of fostering trust as a business leader, and actionable strategies for marketing and value creation at portfolio companies. Whether you…
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Super Bowl Special with Chris Kluwe, NFL Punting Legend
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1:05:42We wanted to be ready for the Super Bowl so we called up NFL veteran punter Chris Kluwe for a lesson on all that goes into punting the ball to the other team. How much goes into punting? Turns out A LOT. Chris, who is a published author and game designer as well, guides us through each minute step of the punting process (and there are maybe, conser…
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Brandon Guffy: Coercive Control and Sextortion
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56:51Online sextortion scams are on the rise, targeting young victims—especially teen boys—by coercing them into sharing explicit images, then blackmailing them into silence. These predators use fear, humiliation, and intimidation to trap their victims, often with devastating consequences. Our guest today, South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey, k…
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Gibbon It Away, with Brea Grant & Mallory O'Meara
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1:18:08On this week's episode, we welcome back Brea Grant & Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses) to chat monkey puns, announce their new podcast, spout Looney Tunes facts, and more. Celebrate their new book, The No-Pressure Book Journal, and get a copy if you’re in Los Angeles at Skylight Books on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm. Follow Reading Glass…
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Private Equity Predictions: 2025 Roadblocks, Accelerators, and What’s Next
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46:24In this special Karma School of Business episode, Sean Mooney breaks down key lessons from 2024 and offers predictions for the private equity industry in 2025. Discover what’s driving growth, the challenges firms must navigate, and strategies to leverage emerging trends like AI adoption, reshoring, and evolving M&A markets. Episode Highlights: 2:15…
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Jamie Loftus Learns Capitalism Through NeoPets
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42:43Comedian, podcaster, author, and all-around delightful celebrity Jamie Loftus is in the process of rediscovering her love of NeoPets. She values the lessons they taught her about the stock market, war preparation, and the complexities of a capital-driven economy. She also likes that the electronic pets are impossible to kill. It’s true, all you can…
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Corruption in the Hare Krishna Movement: A Survivor’s Story with Nori Muster
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54:14This week we continue to explore corruption within the Hare Krishna movement, this time through the eyes of former member Nori Muster. From 1978 to 1988, Nori worked in the movement’s PR and media department, where she was tasked with spinning headlines and managing ISKCON's public image. However, what began as a spiritual refuge soon revealed a da…
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48. Fr. Mike Schmitz: Persevering in Holiness
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50:41We talk in this episode with Fr. Mike Schmitz, longtime friend and collaborator on Ascension Presents, recording from SEEK 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. We reminisce on old ministry moments, the Catholicity of Captain America, and being encouraged in our walks with the Lord. Father Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for …
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On this week's episode, we welcome back our old pal Kevin Avery to talk about proper CPR procedure, the Veronica Insurance cinematic universe, and Charlie Wilson's wild life. Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our Instagram! #RoastMyCapy Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Jordan is writing an offici…
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Private Equity Spotlight: The Recipe for Accelerating Growth and Efficiency with Jonathan Metrick
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43:58Join Sean Mooney in this engaging episode of Karma School of Business as he speaks with Jonathan Metrick, Partner and Chief Growth Officer at Sagard. Jonathan shares profound insights on growth strategies, operational excellence, and lessons learned as a former operator turned private equity growth leader. Tune in for actionable advice on accelerat…
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Langston Kerman Explains Complicated Board Games to You
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44:14You might know the actor Langston Kerman from his roles on the television shows English Teacher, Insecure, and The Boys. You might know him also from lengthy board game nights at his house where explaining and comprehending the arcane, byzantine rules of a game is a necessary labor of the occasion. Langston, fortunately, knows all the rules to game…
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Monkey on a Stick: Corruption within the Hare Krishna Movement with Jason Lapeyre
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59:14This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. Remember the Hare Krishnas? The ones with the shaved heads and orange robes who used to chant and panhandle at airports? What started as a movement promoting inner peace and material detachment descended into chaos, corruption, and crime. In this week’s episod…
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F*ck This, I’m Out: Remembering Mike Rinder
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1:22:53This week, we’re honoring the life and legacy of our dear friend and hero, Mike Rinder. Mike was a pivotal figure in the fight against cultic abuse, and his courage and compassion set the gold standard for turning a difficult past into a powerful force for good. To celebrate his incredible contributions, we’re re-releasing this conversation from Ma…
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Insights from Investment Banking: Steve Hunter’s Advice for Private Equity and Business Owners
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56:57Sean Mooney sits down with Steve Hunter, Managing Director at TM Capital, to discuss the nuanced world of M&A, the key ingredients for creating value in a business, and what both buyers and sellers need to know for a successful deal. Steve offers practical advice for private equity professionals and business owners, sharing timeless insights from h…
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For the record: Jonathan Hirsch on Cult Story Telling (Part 2)
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43:55This show/episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. This is the second part of a 2 part interview with Jonathan Hirsch. Listen to Part 1 Here. Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. To…
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Cheese Type Thing, with Dave Schilling
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1:04:39On this week’s episode, we welcome back writer and comedian, Dave Schilling, to chat about Aerosmith, Chicago winters, the latest capybara updates, and so much more. Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our Instagram! #RoastMyCapy Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Jordan is writing an official Spider…
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Private Equity Spotlight: Lessons in Leadership and Growth with Casey Myers
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39:44In this episode, Sean Mooney speaks with Casey Myers, partner at Edison Partners, about leadership, value creation, and growing businesses in the lower middle market. Casey shares his unique operator-driven perspective on driving sustainable growth, evaluating leadership, and solving pain points for customers. Episode Highlights: 2:37 - Casey share…
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Jon Gabrus Has Thoughts on Tomorrow’s Breakfast Sandwiches
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44:55You might know comedian and actor Jon Gabrus from shows like Guy Code, What We Do in the Shadows, or Drunk History or from podcasts like Action Boyz or The Gino Lombardo Show. Perhaps you know him from meals like breakfast, where he has very particular thoughts on breakfast sandwiches. He’ll teach you how to order a proper New York bodega breakfast…
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Growing Up Culty: Jonathan Hirsch on a Lifetime of Cults (Part 1)
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57:47Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. Today, he’s here to discuss the less famous, but equally culty, Jones and what it’s like for children who grow up with religious abuse. And for more of Jonathan's work, Be sure to check ou…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome back comedian and podcaster, Danielle Radford (Tights and Fights), to chat about traffic etiquette, washing hoodies, cool stuff with bones, and more! Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Jordan is writing an official Spider-Man comic! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah'…
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What I Wish I Knew: Private Equity Leaders' Advice to Their Younger Selves (2024, Part 1)
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30:02In this special compilation episode, private equity leaders share the invaluable advice they would give to their younger selves. This collection of insights offers timeless wisdom applicable to professionals at all stages of their careers. Hear lessons on adaptability, patience, relationship building, and trusting your instincts from some of the mo…
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100th Episode: All-Star Guests Who Exceled at Understanding the Assignment
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1:05:07Amy Tan, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Tobolowsky, Marsha Warfield, Open Mike Eagle, Janie Haddad and Paul F. Tompkins, and more are ready to knock you out. To sleep, that is. It’s very counterintuitive, appearing on Sleeping with Celebrities. Most shows ask the guest to be energetic, effervescent, and fascinating. We want none of that. We want detailed disc…
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47. Fr. Carter Griffin: Forming Families, Forming Saints
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42:56We talk in this episode with Fr. Carter Griffin, a priest of Washington DC, on the topic of formation specifically for marriages and families. We also talk about his newest book, Forming Families, Forming Saints available now with Emmaus Road Publishing at the St. Paul Center. Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. A gr…
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Rift and Redemption: Cait West’s Escape from Christian Patriarchy
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1:04:05What’s it like to grow up in a world where your life’s only purpose is to serve the men around you? Cait West knows firsthand. Raised in a household steeped in Christian patriarchy—a radical movement that places men in absolute control over their families—Cait was homeschooled, groomed to be an obedient wife and mother, and forbidden from pursuing …
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On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian and writer, Phoebe Robinson, to chat about her new show (Clash of the Cookbooks - out now!), wooing Pedro Pascal, the deliciousness of the alphabet, and so much more! Be sure to catch Clash of the Cookbooks, now streaming on The Roku Channel. You can watch it on Roku devices or TVs, and it's also easily a…
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Happy Holidays from the Karma School of Business!
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1:24Celebrate the joy of the season with a special message from The Karma School of Business. We're taking this moment to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Enjoy this time with family and friends, and thank you for being a part of our community. For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/pod…
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Having a Lovely Time at Family Style Restaurants with Blaine Capatch
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44:47Blaine Capatch is your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian, a top comedic mind known for his sharp writing and expert delivery. And as much as those comics are fans of his, he, Blaine, is a fan of family style restaurants. Oh man, he just loves them. Your IHOPs, your Cracker Barrels, and especially your Waffle Houses. He talks us through some of …
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Voices From Beyond: Jonathan Mark on NXIVM’s Unsolved Mysteries
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1:03:15This episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULTY. This week, we sit down with medium Jonathan Mark, who brings closure to grieving families and assists law enforcement in solving cold cases. Jonathan opens up about his journey…
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Evangelical Subaru, with Chris Fairbanks
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1:16:15On this week’s episode we welcome back comedian, Chris Fairbanks (Do You Need A Ride?), to chat about selling knives and meat, car dealership nativity scenes, trading art for surgery, and so much more! See Chris Fairbanks on tour in your city! Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Be sure to get our new…
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Political Theology and the English Reformation ft. Dr. Michael Lynch
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1:05:25Sign up for Dr. Michael Lynch and Dr. Brad Littlejohn's Davenant Hall course on Political Theology and the English Reformation here: https://davenanthall.com/course/political-theology-english-reformation/Follow Dr. Lynch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reformedtexanWe love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us with suggestions or questions…
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Private Equity Business Builders' Bookshelf 2024
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43:27In this special episode, we gather impactful book recommendations from our guests, offering insights into the minds of leading business builders. Episode Highlights: 1:12 - Emily Holdman: Recommends "The Book of Charlie" by David Von Drehle for its profound wisdom and applicability to life changes. https://www.amazon.com/Book-Charlie-Remarkable-Ame…
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Comedian Jenny Yang’s Kitchen Is Full of Mechanical Contraptions
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43:15Jenny Yang has a headlining spot in comedy clubs everywhere, a master’s degree in urban planning, and a penchant for piling her kitchen countertops high with a variety of devices and appliances. Egg cookers? She’ll tell you about that. Grapefruit spoons? Jenny has thoughts. Microplanes? Oh yeah, that’s covered. Hear about a million kitchen doohicke…
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Justice Denied: The JonBenét Ramsey Case and the Cult of Groupthink
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53:45This episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULTY. John Ramsey knows a lot about culty thinking within police investigations. He experienced it firsthand after his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey, was murdered in 1996. JonBenét was t…
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On this week’s episode we welcome comedian, Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), to chat about the Pasadena DooDah Parade, favorite souvenirs, San Francisco legends, and so much more! Get Greg’s new album Purple Shasta Raccoon! See Greg’s New Year’s Eve show this year at the Punchline in San Francisco on December 31st (Plus album taping)! Be sur…
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Private Equity Spotlight: From NFL to Investment Leadership with Rob Konrad
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45:54Join us as Rob Konrad, co-founder of Alterna Equity Partners, shares his journey from NFL athlete to private equity leader. Rob discusses how experiences from sports influence his investment strategies and success in building businesses. Episode Highlights: 1:05 - Rob recounts his early fascination with economics and football during his upbringing …
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Jules Hartley: “Breath of Fire” and the Cult of Kundalini Yoga (Part 2)
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43:42Bringing you an extra special Part 2 for today's bonus episode with Jules Hartley. You may have heard of Kundalini yoga from its popularity with celebrities, but you might be less familiar with its culty history. Invented in the late 60s by a guru-turned-cult leader named Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini is an intensive form of yoga that weirdly uses breathi…
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Ophira Eisenberg Has Strong Opinions on Poutine and About All of Canada, Really
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48:18Beloved comedian, writer, and podcaster Ophira Eisenberg has lived in many places, several of which were part of provinces. That’s because she’s from Canada, which is a little like America but with more healthcare, hockey, and moose. Ophira illuminates us on the correct pronunciations of many major Canadian cities and provides valuable insight into…
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Jules Hartley: “Breath of Fire” and the Cult of Kundalini Yoga (Part 1)
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48:40You may have heard of Kundalini yoga from its popularity with celebrities, but you might be less familiar with its culty history. Invented in the late 60s by a guru-turned-cult leader named Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini is an intensive form of yoga that weirdly uses breathing exercises to manipulate people. After its founder died in 2004, one of his follo…
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