Best Michael Atkins Podcasts (2025)

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Cork Talk with Michael Zaccagnini 41:00

22d ago41:00

41:00

Michael Zaccagnini is a second-generation producer in Ribera del Duero, who trained under the legendary Mariano García, formerly of Vega Sicilia, as well as his late father, Javier. A lover of music and elegant expressions of Tempranillo, he’s a person who questions everything in the vineyard and cellar, constantly striving to make better wines. Hi…

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Ground & Pound 1:40:07

7h ago1:40:07

1:40:07

Led by a championship-level defense, the Seahawks dominated the Carolina Panthers and kept control of the NFC’s top seed. Michael-Shawn and Christopher answer listener questions and voicemails on the latest defensive showing, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Zach Charbonnet’s career day, DeMarcus Lawrence’s impact, Seattle’s offense struggles in first halv…

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Gil Duran & Arianna Jones 33:10

13h ago33:10

33:10

The Nerd Reich newsletter author and The New Republic contributor Gil Duran examines Silicon Valley leaders advocating for an anti-democracy agenda. NextGen America Executive Director Arianna Jones details how to mobilize young voters to turn out for Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Amanda Litman & Emily Atkin 34:53

2d ago34:53

34:53

Run For Something’s Amanda Litman examines how Democrats can recruit candidates to win the midterms. Heated’s Emily Atkin details the latest developments in climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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RSR538 - Toby Lloyd - From Punk to Producer - Tiny Triumphs over Mindset, Workflow & Vibe 2:23:30

2h ago2:23:30

2:23:30

What does a rooftop studio, a cold plunge, and a punk rock heart have in common? Producer Toby Lloyd shares how surrender, discipline, and creative flow helped him build Tiny Triumph Recordings and rediscover joy in making music. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Toby Lloyd, a musi…

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Steven Levitsky & Michael Roth 35:45

5d ago35:45

35:45

Harvard professor and How Democracies Die co-author Steven Levitsky details why he’s more optimistic about Trump failing a year into his presidency. Wesleyan University President Michael Roth examines how universities are pushing back against Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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One Big Thing & Seahawks vs. Panthers Preview w/ Joe Person (The Athletic) 1:02:56

5d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this edition of One Big Thing, Christopher explains why he believes Sam Darnold exorcised his demons against the Rams and how that’ll help the Seahawks make a run. Mike declares that the Seahawks are going to make a run – all the way to the Super Bowl, because they’re a complete team on offense, defense and special teams. Later in the show, Pant…

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Peter Shamshiri & Beverly Gage 35:08

6d ago35:08

35:08

5-4 podcast co-host Peter Shamshiri previews what to expect from the Supreme Court next year. Yale’s Beverly Gage examines the history of the FBI and how it reflects on Kash Patel’s reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Building A Rental Portfolio While Working a Full-Time Job With Alana Kern (Ep 553) 24:27

7d ago24:27

24:27

Alana Kern is proof that you can build a rental portfolio while working a busy full-time job She has steadily grown her rentals by being intentional with her time and systems. On this episode, we break down how many hours Alana actually spends managing her rentals, the platform she uses to advertise vacancies, and the processes that help her stay o…

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Jeet Heer & Tom Steyer 47:43

10d ago47:43

47:43

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines President Trump’s demented rants about other presidents. California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer details his run to become California’s top elected official. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Darnold Delivers 1:25:36

6d ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Sam Darnold delivered in the clutch and the Seahawks are currently kings of the NFC. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on national TV. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Sam’s performance, Klint Kubiak’s play calling, Seattle making a Super Bowl run, Rashid Shaheed’s gam…

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RSR537 - Rich Bernett - The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My! 2:02:46

11d ago2:02:46

2:02:46

Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Rich Bernett, aka Sound of Machines, a Richmond, Virginia - based sound artist, builder, and experimental musician. Rich designs and performs with his own DIY instruments like the CassetteTone 2 and Rotary Drone, blending circuit bending, contact m…

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Cork Talk with Eduardo Chadwick 44:56

7d ago44:56

44:56

Eduardo Chadwick is one of the most significant figures in the Chilean wine industry. He’s the man behind such famous brands as Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve, Seña, Las Pizarras and Viñedo Chadwick. A serial entrepreneur who’s never been afraid to take a few risks, including planting a vineyard on a former polo field, Eduardo is passionate about …

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Harry Litman & Paul Krugman 46:37

12d ago46:37

46:37

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the lawless actions of the Trump administration. Substack’s Paul Krugman details what he sees unfolding in the dismal Trump economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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One Big Thing 41:29

12d ago41:29

41:29

In this episode of One Big Thing, Christopher details what the tape says about the Seahawks’ run game, which had one of its worst performances in the team’s 18-16 win over the Colts. Looking ahead to Week 16, Mike breaks down 3 keys to beating the Rams: Maximizing play-action concepts, feeding JSN in the red zone and blanketing Puka Nacua the same …

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Meredith Shiner & Paola Ramos 49:43

13d ago49:43

49:43

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines Susie Wiles’ unhinged interview about what’s happening inside the Trump White House.MSNOW’s Paola Ramos details Latino voters and their Trump regrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Leaving The Corporate Cubicle Life With Cash Flowing Rentals With Matt McCurdy (Ep 552) 26:02

14d ago26:02

26:02

Matt McCurdy had a solid 9–5 job on paper, but the corporate life wasn’t for him. Long days indoors and a lack of control over his time pushed him to ask a simple question: there had to be a better way. Matt set out with a clear plan to replace his W-2 income with rental income, and he made it happen. On this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how h…

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Jus Kickin' It 1:42:19

14d ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Seattle’s defense and clutch kicking by Jason Myers led to the team’s 4th straight victory. The Seahawks are playing winning football, but is it good enough to make a championship run? Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss Seattle’s 18-16 win over the Colts and answer listener questions and voicemails on another slow start on offense, Klint Kubiak’…

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Rick Wilson & Lydia Polgreen 45:03

15d ago45:03

45:03

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s economic delusions as we enter the holiday season. The New York Times’ Lydia Polgreen details America’s disastrous immigration policy and the toll it’s taking on the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Charlie Sykes & Jacob Silverman 49:21

17d ago49:21

49:21

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Donald Trump’s unpopular reign over America. Then Jacob Silverman details his new book Gilded Rage and the latest in crypto grifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Cork Talk with Robin Copestick 41:39

15d ago41:39

41:39

Robin Copestick got into the wine industry by accident when he saw an advert in the window of a wine merchant in Maida Vale. That led to a 19-year-career at Moreno Wines, before he set up his own business, Copestick Murray, in 2005. A strong believer in wine brands, Robin developed I Heart Wines, which sells more than 30 million bottles around the …

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RSR536 - Ian Fitchuk - Grammy Winner Writer and Producer for Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, and Maggie Rogers 1:49:12

18d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ian Fitchuk, a two-time Grammy Award–winning musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. You've heard his work on Golden Hour with Kacey Musgraves - a landmark record that helped redefine the sound of modern country and pop. Ian has also collaborated wit…

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Andy Levy & Sen. Tammy Baldwin 45:37

19d ago45:37

45:37

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the impeachment effort to oust RFK Jr. after his disastrous reign at HHS. Senator Tammy Baldwin details the upcoming battle to keep healthcare costs low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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One Big Thing & Colts vs. Seahawks Preview w/ James Boyd (The Athletic) 1:07:35

19d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Rashid Shaheed’s breakout game and Devon Witherspoon’s dominance lead this week’s episode of One Big Thing. After watching the tape, Christopher dives into the ways Seattle got its speedy No. 2 receiver involved in a blowout win over Atlanta. Mike breaks down Spoon’s big day and how Mike Macdonald has this defense playing at an elite level. Later, …

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Jim Acosta & Annie Karni 46:34

20d ago46:34

46:34

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the splintering of MAGA.The New York Times’ Annie Karni details the chaos inside Mike Johnson’s Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How A Young Investor Built A Large Rental Portfolio With Zach Shepard (Ep 551) 27:20

21d ago27:20

27:20

Zach started buying rentals at 21 with no family money, no partners, and no roadmap. He didn’t come from a real estate background, but he taught himself creative financing and pushed forward deal by deal. In just two years, he built a large rental portfolio that now includes more than 100 properties. On this episode, Zach walks us through exactly h…

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Cruising to Contention 1:34:32

21d ago1:34:32

1:34:32

The Seahawks blew out the Falcons 37-9 and continue to look like championship contenders. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the lastest rout while answering listeners' questions and voicemails on: Seattle’s path to the Super Bowl, whether this style of play is sustainable, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Nick Emmanwori’s breakout game, Rashid Shahe…

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Rick Wilson & Tim Wu 48:57

22d ago48:57

48:57

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s indefensible pardons. Tim Wu details his new book The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Justin Wolfers & Peter S. Goodman 49:39

24d ago49:39

49:39

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariff policies harming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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RSR535 - Ryan Nasci - Mixing Mastery with Ryan Nasci [Harry Styles, Portugal The Man, Young the Giant] 1:39:31

20d ago1:39:31

1:39:31

Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com What does it take to go from Ohio to LA and start mixing records at the highest level? In this episode, I sat down with mixer and engineer Ryan Nasci to trace his journey from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he worked alongside the legendary Tony Maserati and began mixing artists …

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Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia 40:04

26d ago40:04

40:04

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s reckless push to drag America into war. Then Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Robert Garcia details the latest tranche of Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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One Big Thing & Seahawks vs. Falcons Preview w/ Tori McElhaney 1:13:17

26d ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Rashid Shaheed’s usage and Seattle’s elite interior D-line play headline this week’s One Big Thing segment after Christopher and Michael-Shawn rewatched the tape of the Seahawks’ shutout win over the Vikings. Chris breaks down the ways Seattle could have gotten their speedy new wideout involved on a day the offense struggled to generate big plays. …

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Sam Seder & Ryan Mac 42:01

27d ago42:01

42:01

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines Trump’s unhinged cabinet meeting. Then The New York Times’ Ryan Mac details David Sacks and his corrupt dealings inside the Trump White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Step-by-Step: How He Went From Zero To 10 Rentals (And Where He Got The Money) With Derek Harris (Ep 550) 24:01

28d ago24:01

24:01

On this episode, we walk step by step through how Derek Harris built his rental portfolio from the ground up. Derek has been buying rental properties for five years, and today he owns 10 doors. He takes us through each acquisition, explaining how he found the properties, their condition, and the work he did to fix them up. Derek also breaks down ho…

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Living In The Death Zone 1:34:51

28d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

The Seahawks introduced the Vikings to the “Death Zone” with a 26-0 victory on Sunday. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s latest win and how it sets up the Seahawks to potentially win the NFC West. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Seattle’s dominant defense, Mike Macdonald’s decision-making, the Vikings shu…

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Rick Wilson & Kate Compton Barr 45:05

29d ago45:05

45:05

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the numerous corrupt dealings happening inside the Trump White House on the back of U.S. foreign policy. Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr details why she’s a Democrat running in a Republican primary for Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dr. Atul Gawande & Laura K. Field 33:10

1M ago33:10

33:10

Former USAID official for the Bureau of Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande details the implications of dismantling USAID as well as his new documentary Rovina's Choice. Laura K. Field examines her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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RSR534 - Derek Bargaehr - The Nerdy Mic Episode You Didn't Know You Needed! 1:05:53

27d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Learn why polar patterns matter more than EQ as Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs breaks down capsules, circuits, self-noise, phase tricks, stereo techniques, and practical mic placement you can use on your next session. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Derek Bargaehr. A lifelong tinkerer, he …

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Cork Talk with Pierre Mansour 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

Pierre Mansour caught the wine bug after drinking a bottle of 1982 Château Léoville-Las-Cases with his Lebanese dad while he was at university. After jobs at the Antique Wine Company, Berry Brothers and Vinopolis, he moved to the Wine Society in 2000, where he's been ever since. Now Director of Wine, he’s in charge of a team of buyers who are respo…

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James Carville & Jared Abbott 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

Legendary Democratic pollster James Carville examines why populism is the path for Democrats to win.The Center for Working Class Politics’ Jared Abbott details The Democratic Penalty and how Democrats can win with a populist message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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One Big Thing & Vikings vs. Seahawks Preview w/ Alec Lewis (The Athletic) 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 30-24 win over the Titans. Chris’ One Big Thing is the big boys up front defense and their role in Seattle having the best short-yardage unit in the NFL. Mike discusses how Klint Kubiak is scheming JSN open even though teams know he’s Seattle’s go-…

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