Best Making Sense w Mike Podcasts (2024)

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Why Mary Matters w/ Alexandra DeSanctis 1:17:51

3h ago1:17:51

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Contrary to the opinion of many outside of the Catholic Church, Mary is not worshiped—she is loved and venerated. As the earthly Mother of God, Mary prays with us and for us, forever telling us what she told friends at the Wedding at Cana, “Do whatever Jesus tells you.” Join me and journalist Alexandra DeSanctis as we explore the strength and beaut…

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Did Nothing Wrong Episode 102 Remix - Chaya Raichik/Libs of TikTok's Permanent Record 1:04:34

1h ago1:04:34

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Episode 102(originally released 10/05/2023) -We take a look at Chaya Raichik/Libs of TikTok's Permanent Record of Stochastic Terrorism. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode: Boston Children's Hospital warns employees over far-r…

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Episode 152 "Wild Faith" w/Talia Lavin 1:01:14

1h ago1:01:14

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Author Talia Lavin joins me to talk about her new book, “Wild Faith, how the Christian Right is taking over America”, about how this reactionary movement is a grave threat to democracy. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: The Sword and th…

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Grace & Grit—The Making of a Catholic Priest w/ Fr. Stephen Gadberry 1:24:02

2h ago1:24:02

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Recently, Fr. Stephen Gadberry found an otherwise idyllic Saturday morning upset by a searing engagement with a parishioner in need. Reflecting on the experience later, he mused, “You have a plan and God has a plan and your plan doesn’t matter.” Join me and Fr. Stephen Gadberry as we discuss life’s uncertain paths and the loving God who forever acc…

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Episode 151 - What we (still) haven't learned from Gamergate w/Karl Folk 39:42

5m ago39:42

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Sociologist Karl Folk and I break down some of the inauthentic methods that the American right wing outrage machine uses, and suggest some solutions to prevent mainstream media complicity. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Reflexive Con…

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Episode 150 - Roll With It w/Mike Senters 42:30

1d ago42:30

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The 2024 election has undergone a seismic shift in the last month. In this episode, I'm joined once again by Mike Senters to talk about the better world we can almost see over the horizon. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: TRUMP IS PLAN…

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The Catholic Conversion of Tammy Peterson 1:15:39

7d ago1:15:39

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In the wake of a willful youth and a harrowing brush with death, Tammy Peterson discovered something: she is not in control. Through reluctant surrender and a budding trust, a prayerful companion, and a grandmother’s Rosary, Tammy Peterson found her way to the Catholic Church. Join Tod and Tammy Peterson as they explore her winding road and exhilar…

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Episode 149 - Everybody Hates Vance 25:42

8d ago25:42

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There has never been a Vice Presidential nominee as universally disliked as 2024 Republican nominee J.D. Vance. In this episode, I lay out some of the reasons he's so unpopular with so many people, Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Ever…

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Episode 148 - Republicans in Disarray w/Karl Folk 41:45

1M ago41:45

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In this episode, I'm joined by Sociologist Karl Folk. We analyze the tumultuous week that was in American politics, and talk about the absolute insanity of Trump picking JD Vance as his running mate. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Un…

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The New Ressourcement w/ Jason Paone 1:25:04

29d ago1:25:04

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In the ruinous aftermath of the Second World War, the Catholic intellectual tradition found itself at a crossroads. Had the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, an anchoring point for over half a century, sufficed in responding to the ideological inferno that was World War II? Or was there a need for a Ressourcement—a “return to the sources” of our Cathol…

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Episode 147 - Worst Case Scenarios w/Andy Vitek 58:54

1M ago58:54

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Political scientist Andy Vitek joins me to discuss just how realistic those worst case scenarios for the 2024 US presidential election we keep hearing about and seeing on social media really are. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Andrew…

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Episode 146 - Project 2025 and the Lying Liars Who Created It. 44:17

2M ago44:17

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In this episode, I take a look at the terrible people who are responsible for this abomination of a plan, and expose how they use "Discernment" to hide their true intentions. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Former Trump Advisor Stephe…

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A Sit Down With Mike Mac of Breck Epic 1:18:21

2M ago1:18:21

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The roots of No Ride Around are inextricably tied to Breck Epic. When we started this journey it was to document our road to our very time at Breck Epic. Here we are a handful of years later, putting the polish on our fitness to line up for number 4. Join as we have a great conversation with the mad scientist that came up with the idea to race 6 da…

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The True Meaning of Humanism: Religion and Human Values w/ Randall Poole 1:22:27

1M ago1:22:27

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The word “humanism” was still in its nineteenth century infancy when it was stolen and transformed by Marxists and atheists. But, today, is there a religious humanism that champions human dignity, acknowledges man’s response to God’s saving grace, and wills the good of the other on their way to God? Join me and Professor Randall Poole as we discuss…

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Episode 145 - Documenting History w/ Zach D. Roberts 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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I sit down with Photo/Videojournalist Zach D. Roberts for an extensive discussion about voter suppression, Occupy Wall Street's legacy, documenting the information war, and much more. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Visu News Zach D. …

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Episode 144 - Religious Xenophobia w/Dr. Lucas Kwong 52:43

2M ago52:43

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I talk with Dr. Lucas Kwong about Religious Xenophobia, Victorian fiction influence on white nationalist narrative, and how the right-wing conspiratorial mindset can be SO close to getting it right. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Lucas's Ko-Fi page https://ko-fi.com/lucaskwong Lucas's Substack A…

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Understanding the Hillbilly Thomist w/ Fr. Damian Ference 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

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“The truth doesn’t change according to your ability to stomach it emotionally.” So said the ingenious, straight-talking novelist Flannery O’Connor. Who profoundly influenced the faith and fiction of one of the finest (and most shocking) writers of the twentieth century? None other than St. Thomas Aquinas. Join Tod and Fr. Damian Ference as they exp…

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Episode 143 - DOUBT Is The Way Out w/Stephanie Kemmerer 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Recovering Conspiracy Theorist Stephanie Kemmerer joins me to discuss rabbit holes, the harmful nature of "Red Pills", and what kind of help is available for those who want to move past them. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: These cons…

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Training the Intangibles 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

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We all know that to race, we need to ride, lift, and eat right. We dig into the harder to grasp parts of racing and how to train them.

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Racing with a Partner 52:45

2M ago52:45

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With our upcoming duo race at this years Breck Epic, we discuss the do's and don't's of partner racing.

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Episode 142 -Groundhog Day at the SCOTUS w/Karl Folk 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Karl Folk from the Institute of Unreality joins me to talk about Samuel Alito's latest attempt to convince us he's above the law, and how we can show him that he isn't. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Groundhog Day - The Movie https:/…

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The Political Thought of David Hume w/ Aaron Zubia 1:54:02

3M ago1:54:02

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What would happen if a brilliant philosopher penned influential works that undermine the religious and moral underpinnings of society only to replace them with utility and appetite? It doesn’t end well. Join Tod and Professor Aaron Alexander Zubia as we dive into his new book, The Political Thought of David Hume. Stay up-to-date with the latest epi…

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Episode 141 - Cracks in the Wall w/Mike Senters 41:14

3M ago41:14

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In this episode, Mike Senters joins me once again to talk about Trump's conviction, and the tactics used by his supporters in response Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Why Biden’s escalation on Trump guilty verdict is so significant | …

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Episode 140 - "It doesn't have to be true, it just has to go viral" w/Karl Folk 44:07

3M ago44:07

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Karl Folk joins the Pod to discuss the Dilley Scheme Team, the rise in authoritarian signaling, and the need for Democrats to learn from their messaging mistakes. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: The pro-Trump ‘meme team’ behind video …

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Václav Havel & The Power of the Powerless w/ Flagg Taylor 1:36:03

3M ago1:36:03

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Crushed under an oppressive Communist regime in twentieth century Czechoslovakia, Václav Havel decided that enough was enough. Taking to his pen, the playwright and dissident crafted essays that changed the landscape of resistance. Join me and Professor Flagg Taylor as we unpack Stories and Totalitarianism and The Power of the Powerless, two of Hav…

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Episode 139 - Part 2 -Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Cultural Fascism w/Spencer Sunshine 43:36

3M ago43:36

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Part two of a two part interview with author and activist Spencer Sunshine where we discuss his new book about James Mason, "Siege", and the people who revived his career in the 1980s and 1990s. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: About S…

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Episode 139 - Part 1 -Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Cultural Fascism w/Spencer Sunshine 57:44

4M ago57:44

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Part one of a two part interview with author and activist Spencer Sunshine where we discuss his new book about James Mason, "Siege", and the people who revived his career in the 1980s and 1990s. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: About S…

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Common Sense in a World of Health Fads w/ Sal Di Stefano 1:32:10

3M ago1:32:10

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When everything is telling people to do things in a way that will make them sick, fat, and unhealthy, to be healthy is an act of rebellion. In his 2021 book The Resistance Training Revolution, Mind Pump host and fitness trainer Sal Di Stefano bluntly tells us the fitness industry has been plagued with more myths than ancient Greece. Join us as Sal …

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Episode 138 - Finding a New Identity w/Samantha from Life After Hate 54:08

4M ago54:08

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The former Women's Director of Identity Evropa discusses her time in the movement, how she got out, and how she's helping others do the same. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: IDENTITY EVROPA/AMERICAN IDENTITY MOVEMENT https://www.splce…

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Alcatraz Ghost Story : Interview w/ Author Brian Stannard 1:11:20

4M ago1:11:20

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In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book 'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in Pacific Coast history…

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Alexander 'Superkiller' Solonik 1:36:30

4M ago1:36:30

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Alexander Solonik was a Russian gangster, known for his reputation as a notorious hitman in the Russian criminal underworld. Also known as Sasha-Macedonian and Superkiller, Solonik admitted to committing 43 contract murders and was involved in Russian Mob activity for much of the 1990s until disappearing after his third escape from prison. Solonik …

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The Death of Charles Walton 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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Charles Walton was found murdered on February 14th, 1945 in Warwickshire, England. The foremost police detective of the era, Chief Inspector Robert Fabian, led the investigation into Walton's death. The chief suspect for the murder was Alfred John Potter. However, there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter and the case is currently the oldes…

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War Against the Mafia - Interview w/ Dan Dorsky and Mike Campi 1:35:43

4M ago1:35:43

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War Against the Mafia: How a Prosecutor and an FBI Agent Devastated the New York Mob. The true story of two law enforcement figures—one an FBI agent, the other a federal prosecutor—who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former federal pro…

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Interview w/ Dr. Gary Simonds - Neurosurgeon and Author 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

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Dr. Gary Simonds is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.He was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical schoo…

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The 1929 Detroit Occult Murders 38:41

3M ago38:41

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On July 3, 1929, police officers walked into the house located at 3587 Saint Aubin Street in Detroit. Inside, they found a man named Benny Evangelista dead, seated behind his desk. His hands were neatly folded in his lap as though in prayer. Upstairs they found Mrs. Santina Evangelista and their four children dead as well. Benny was known as a myst…

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1996 Varginha UFO Incident - Interview w/ Bryan Bowden 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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The Varginha UFO Incident involves a series of events in 1996 when residents of Varginha, Brazil claimed seeing one or more strange creatures and at least one unidentified flying object (UFO). Other associated claims include the capture of one or more extraterrestrial beings by the Brazilian authorities, animal fatalities at a zoo, and a woman impr…

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Haunted : The Heidi Wyrick Story 36:58

3M ago36:58

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The young Wyrick family had moved to the small town of Ellerslie, Georgia after buying their first house in 1989. Heidi's parents, Andrew and Lisa, wanted to move to the town to have a fresh start and to be in a safe place to raise a family. Shortly after moving in, Heidi had a new imaginary friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Episode 137 - Take the Glitterpill w/Samantha Kutner 40:43

4M ago40:43

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Samantha Kutner joins the podcast to talk about Radical Joy, The Glitterpill Community, self care, and maintaining a sense of balance in unbalanced times. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Proud Boys Whisperer, Samantha's Website https:…

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The Catcher & the Catholic Faith w/ Mike Piazza 1:25:33

4M ago1:25:33

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The year was 1984 when a sixteen-year-old Mike Piazza had a visitor come to watch him hit baseballs in the batting cage his father crafted at their Phoenixville, PA home. The keen-eyed and deeply impressed visitor was none other than Ted Williams, the greatest baseball hitter of all time. Join me and Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza as we explore h…

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Episode 136 - Jake Shields's Permanent Record 34:59

4M ago34:59

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Former MMA fighter turned professional Twitter troll Jake Shields has gone down a very dark path in his quest to stay relevant. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: In cutting Jake Shields, UFC takes a page out of NFL's playbook https://sp…

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