The Ballsh!t Podcast is founded on the idea that in the Ball Python industry there is a lot of BS! Join host Sean Bradley as he shares his experiences and interviews others new & old to the culture of people behind Ball Pythons globally!
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The Ballsh!t Podcast is founded on the idea that in the Ball Python industry there is a lot of BS! Join host Sean Bradley as he shares his experiences and interviews others new & old to the culture of people behind Ball Pythons globally! www.ballsht.com
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As we get older our interest in learning seems to wane. Life gets in the way and educating ourselves becomes less important. My name is Jeff St. Pierre and I fell into that trap. Now I'm craving information. Join me for Adult Education, a podcast that aims to bring conversations with experts in all different fields so we can learn a little something new.
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Emily Ballesteros on The Cure For Burnout
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I'm excited to share today's episode with author Emily Ballesteros. She's published a book about burnout called 'The Cure For Burnout: How To Find Balance And Reclaim Your Life.' For some reason people tend to wear their stress, business and burnout like a badge of honor. But why? Why do we feel more special because we're burnt out? Emily Ballester…
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Such a pleasure to have the return of Lisa Gardner to the Adult Education Podcast. I've fallen in love with her latest character, Frankie Elkin, and her series of books. The first one came out in 2021, and was followed up in 2022 with book two. But then 2023 came and went without a new book. I started to get worried that the Frankie series may be o…
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Today's guest is the amazingly talented Hannah Ellis. I first met her a couple of years ago and was immediately impressed with her poise and attitude. Her music is a true reflection of who she is. Fast forward to 2024 and she dropped her debut album titled 'That Girl.' It's definitely a contender for album of the year in my opinion. There are so ma…
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert On Vegan Athlete Nutrition
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I loved speaking with this week's guest because I've been following her on Instagram for quite some time now. In this episode I catch up with Nichole Dandrea-Russert. You may know her better by her online persona through Instagram @purley__planted. Nichole is a dietician and nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition. She's been plant-b…
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Joining me this week is investigative journalist, and author, Gary Taubes. You may have seen him on TV or heard him on other podcasts. He's got quite a history with hist latest books coming in the world of nutrition. Taubes is the author of books like The Case Against Sugar, The Case For Keto and now his latest is 'Rethinking Diabetes: What Science…
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I've been trying to get Dana Bollen on the show for about a year now. If you're not familiar with @danafuggenb then I'm happy to make the introduction. Dana is the tour manager and cowbell player for one of my favorite bands, Piebald. He's also on the road a lot doing merch for many other artists, and he hosts the 'Two Week Notice' podcast. I've fa…
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Dr. Mariel Buque On Intergenerational Trauma
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My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Mariel Buque. We're discussing intergenerational trauma. No, this isn't the trauma you feel when your parents ask you when you're going to give them a grandbaby. We're talking about things a little bit deeper than that. Honestly, I'd never heard the term intergenerational trauma before. It was a pleasure to sp…
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Welcome to 2024. We're kicking off the year with a conversation with Dr. Michael Greger. He's the author of many books, most notably his book 'How Not To Die.' I've seen this book on so many reading lists, and I've seen Dr. Greger's name in the credits of so many books. He's definitely someone that the health community keeps tabs on. Dr. Greger rec…
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Rob Harvilla on 60 Songs That Explain The 90's
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I'm so excited for this conversation with Rob Harvilla. he's the host of my favorite podcast, '60 Songs That Explain The 90's'. I have looked forward to Wednesday's for the last three years simply because that's when new episodes come out. Looking up the latest episode is the first thing I do when I wake up on Wednesday morning. Rob is getting read…
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Alex Hall On His Wild Ride Through Country Music
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My guest this week is Alex Hall. He's a rising star in country music, but don't let that fool you. This didn't happen overnight. Alex first started playing shows around age 14 and at one point was playing over 100 shows a year during high school. He's been working very hard to get to this point where he just released his debut album, 'Side Effects …
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Morgan Evans On Taking Country Music International
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This week I get the pleasure of chatting with an old friend. Morgan Evans is my guest. I've been lucky enough to see Morgan live many times over the last 6 or so years and we've developed a bit of a relationship. I'm not just a fan of his music, I'm also a fan of him as a human. So, it was great to catch up with him for this week's episode. We prim…
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Joining me today is the CEO and Founder of 'Deeper Than Money,' Chloe Elise. I always struggle with conversations about money. It's such a personal conversation that can lead to some awkward interactions. But, I came across Chloe's new book and knew we had to connect. The book is called 'Deeper Than Money: Ditch Money Shame, Build Wealth and Feel C…
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I had a chance to catch up with country artist Chris Lane for this week's episode. Chris was sitting on top of the country charts before the pandemic took hold of the world. Like so many other artists, the shut downs really slowed down his momentum. Between that, getting married, having kids and some label issues, Chris decided to take a step back …
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This week I'm joined by Fandango managing editor Erik Davis. It's always fun to chat with someone who loves movies more than I do. I have so many fond memories of being at the theater with family and friends. I got to nerd out a little bit with Erik. But I really wanted to talk to him because I wanted to discuss how the box office is doing. The mov…
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I'm joined by director and producer Monica Medellin. She's the brain behind Amazon Prime Video's new series 'Surf Girls Hawaii.' I've been fascinated by this show and have already watched it twice all the way through. I've always had this rabid interest in surfing, despite the fact that I've never done it before. I went into Surf Girls Hawaii expec…
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Joining me today is singer/songwriter Leah Marie Mason. I was first introduced to her through seeing her work with Jason and Nelly Reeves. They're two of my favorite artists, so I figured I'd love Leah. I was right. Her music is so special to me on many different levels. Most of which I can't put into words. Her latest release is a song called 'Bla…
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Today's guest is illustrator and artist Nathan Pyle. I was first introduced to him through an Instagram post that was shared with me. It showed some real life pigeons walking around on the street, but Nathan had added captions and stickers to it to create a story. I don't remember exactly what was happening but I remember loving it. I followed him …
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Maria Ahlin And A Conversation About Porn
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This is a repost of an earlier episode that I shared in November of 2020. I've always thought it deserved a second chance at being heard since I posted it on the same day as the 2020 US presidential election. And we all know how that went. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Maria Ahlin. Below are the original show notes. If I'm being honest, I n…
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Tyler Rich finding country music, using his punk rock work ethic and more!
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I met Tyler Rich back in 2019. Have you ever had one of those moments where you meet someone and you feel this instant connection with them? That's how I felt about Tyler. We had a connection over our love of Huskies, our histories in rock music and our love of music in general. Since that meeting we've stayed in touch through social media. But I'v…
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HunterGirl on Before, During And After American Idol
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Today I'm pleased to be joined by American Idol's HunterGirl. I'll admit that I didn't watch any of Season 20, where she was the runner up. But I've become a fan since learning more about her. Hunter has a killer voice and an incredible personality and stage presence. I have a feeling we'll all be hearing about her for many years to come. In our co…
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This week I'm discussing work culture with journalist and author Simone Stolzoff. It seems like work has gotten out of control. People introduce themselves at dinner parties with their job title, working long hours and having stress is a badge of honor to people and we're expected to drop everything when our boss calls. If you think it all sounds t…
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This week I'm joined by the founder of running apparel company Outrun The Dark, Siggy. When I started becoming an active runner I used it to escape some of the hard times I was having in my personal life. Once my feet hit the pavement, or treadmill, I was lifted out of the darkness that was going on and I focused solely on my run and progress. I di…
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I'm so pleased this week to be able to speak with astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance. I went to Villanova University as an Astronomy and Astrophysics major. I spent my first semester in the major before deciding that the path was not what I saw as my future. Despite choosing another avenue in life, I still have a fascination with the world abov…
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This conversation is some 20 years in the making. I've been such a fan of The Dollyrots over the years but have never had the chance to see or speak with them. I was so excited to finally have a chance to sit down and talk with Kelly Ogden. In this conversation we discuss a lot, but the topics include the band's new music, Kelly's time as a radio D…
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Visor Library - D - Deftones 'Around The Fur'
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This week we are entering into the letter D. There was only one possible album to discuss here and that's 'Around The Fur' by The Deftones. This one spent years in my car and was in constant rotation. Even now I still find myself jamming out to these songs. In this episode I discuss the album as well as some of my favorite concert experiences featu…
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My guest today is podcast host Joanne McNeil. I recently came across her show, 'Main Accounts: The Story Of MySpace.' I've been absolutely hooked and I anxiously await every new episode of the show. I reached out because I wanted to learn more about Joanne's background studying social media, and to take a deeper dive into some of the topics brought…
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Erin Kinsey On Her Journey In Country Music
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This week I'm joined by rising country star Erin Kinsey. For my money she's one of the best young voices coming out of Nashville. I had a chance to meet her about a year ago and since then I've wanted to share her story with everyone. In this conversation we discuss her love of music and decision to pursue it full time, her move to Nashville at jus…
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Visor Library - C - Cave In 'Until Your Heart Stops'
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As we get into the letter C, I dive into Cave In's legendary album 'Until Your Heart Stops'. This album has had such a major impact on me and my love of music. It changed the trajectory for the genre and may have even created a new genre. To this day Cave In are still one of the most revered artists in heavy music, and 'Until Your Heart Stops' is a…
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I'm a dad now. I can't tell you how many times I've told my 2-year-old that she needs to eat her vegetables. I think it's a phrase that automatically enters your vocabulary once you become a parent. But it's true. You need to eat your vegetables. There are so many important vitamins and nutrients that come from vegetables. They benefit our health i…
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Episode two of my Visor Library project takes us back to the 60's with the classic Beach Boys album 'Pet Sounds.' When you're a teenager, old stuff isn't cool. You always want to have the newest and shiniest of things. Loving The Beach Boys didn't do me any favors when it came to popularity. But I've always loved 'Pet Sounds.' It's an album that sp…
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I've been lucky enough to develop a relationship with author Sarah Knight. She's behind the mega-popular No Fucks Given Guides, which include books like 'The Life Changing Magic Of Not Giving A Fuck' and 'Get Your Shit Together'. She's now on to her 6th full length book in the series titled 'Grow The Fuck Up: How To Be An Adult And Get Treated Like…
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You know the old phrase, 'You need to stop and smell the roses.' That's the basis for today's conversation. We get so wrapped up in our lives that we forget about those beautiful little things that surround us. Cyndie Spiegel is the author of the book 'Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Ok.' She's gone through a lot since the sta…
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Investigative journalist and author Alexandra Robbins joins me this week to discuss her new book, 'The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession.' This conversation hits close to home for me because my mother was a teacher and my wife is a teacher. I've been surrounded by them my whole life, and some of the people who …
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As I start this journey through some of my favorite albums of all time, I'm proud to start with the legendary album 'Dirt' by Alice In Chains. This CD lived in my visor organizer for the better part of a decade. Please feel free to share any of your thoughts about this album through the instagram @adulteducationpodcast…
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When the pandemic hit we all had to take a step back. Many people kept saying all they wanted was to get back to 'normal.' But what would that normal look like? As vaccines became available and places started to reopen, the transition back to 'normal' wasn't easy for everyone. Some dove right back into old habits while a lot of people realized they…
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Inspired by a couple of my favorite podcasts, I'm taking you on a trip down memory lane to talk about some of my personal favorite albums. Introducing a new show to the Adult Education Podcast network. I'm calling it Adult Education: Visor Library. If you know anything about me then you know I'm a music fan. So many of my favorite memories in life …
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Where does hate come from? We aren't born with it. It's not part of our genetic make up. Yet there is so much hate out there in the world. And it seems like we're surrounded by it on a daily basis. Professor and criminologist Matthew Williams has taken a deep dive into hate over the last couple decades. He has uncovered some fascinating research th…
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Kiki Andersen: Leaving Her Career For A Life In Comedy
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How many of us have sat in our cubicles and thought this is not the life we wanted for ourselves. Yet we continue coming in day after day to do our work. That's not the life Kiki Andersen wanted. Comedian Kiki Andersen was once a rising star at a Baltimore, MD TV station. She was working the morning shift for a news program and even won herself an …
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Don't let the episode title throw you off. What you know and love about Adult Education will not be changing. I'll still be doing my best to bring you compelling conversations with experts from all different fields. But I want to add some content to this show. I have a couple of ideas working through my brain that I plan to bring your way soon. Fin…
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Grady Hendrix On How To Sell A Haunted House
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One of my favorite authors is Grady Hendrix. I first came across his work when he published 'The Final Girls Support Group'. We spoke about that book in a previous episode of Adult Education. I found him to be so fascinating that I went back through his catalog to look up other stories to read. I've fallen in love with his work. And so has Hollywoo…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Colin Shoemark | Australian Snake Catcher
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Here’s some BLIMEY SH!T… Join us this week on MONDAY NIGHT as Sean interviews Colin Shoemark, Australian keeper, breeder and trapper on his TUESDAY MORNING!! This global thing is a stretch but this should be a very fun, informal introduction to Colin's lifestyle in OZ working with many species and helping trap and relocate many native reptiles! WEL…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Colin Shoemark | Australian Snake Catcher
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Here’s some BLIMEY SH!T… Join us this week on MONDAY NIGHT as Sean interviews Colin Shoemark, Australian keeper, breeder and trapper on his TUESDAY MORNING!! This global thing is a stretch but this should be a very fun, informal introduction to Colin's lifestyle in OZ working with many species and helping trap and relocate many native reptiles! WEL…
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Nick Bailey Talks Over It, Runner Runner And Songwriting
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As a freshman college radio DJ at Villanova University I came across an album by a new band called Over It. They fit right into my wheelhouse at the time and their music became a staple on my radio show on WXVU. The song '80's Movie Antihero' became one of our 'greatest hits' over my four year career. I continued to follow the guys in Over It, even…
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One of the biggest issues I've had with the Wellness Community has been the sort of 'all or nothing' approach to things. So many of the popular faces in the culture preach an idea that you need to completely remove the troubling or bad things in your life. For example, they'll tell you to be happy you need to remove all stress. That's just not real…
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Ballsh!t ~ Ep. 9 ~ Amad Osman | OZZYBOIDS
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Here’s a SECOND TRY at BALLSH!T… The OZZYman cometh... HOPEFULLY!!! Join Sean to reminisce or maybe be enlightened by one of the most humble and SUCCESSFUL people to ever grace the Ball game! This guy is a legend and I hope I can get some fucking credit from some folks in the subscriber numbers for getting this guy for the 2nd (or 3rd time) regardl…
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Ballsh!t ~ Ep. 9 ~ Amad Osman | OZZYBOIDS
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Here’s a SECOND TRY at BALLSH!T… The OZZYman cometh... HOPEFULLY!!! Join Sean to reminisce or maybe be enlightened by one of the most humble and SUCCESSFUL people to ever grace the Ball game! This guy is a legend and I hope I can get some fucking credit from some folks in the subscriber numbers for getting this guy for the 2nd (or 3rd time) regardl…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Dr. Mark Mitchell | LSU Prof. of Zoological Medicine
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Here’s some holy SH!T… Thought we dug deep on previous Off-Topic Ballsh!t shows?!? Hopefully it doesn't get TOO deep but Dr. Mark has always had a GREAT way of explaining things. Join as Sean and the good doctor discuss his life and times as one of my most admired and admirable friends! This man has a wealth of information to share, lets get the LI…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Dr. Mark Mitchell | LSU Prof. of Zoological Medicine
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Here’s some holy SH!T… Thought we dug deep on previous Off-Topic Ballsh!t shows?!? Hopefully it doesn't get TOO deep but Dr. Mark has always had a GREAT way of explaining things. Join as Sean and the good doctor discuss his life and times as one of my most admired and admirable friends! This man has a wealth of information to share, lets get the LI…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Graham Battison | Northwest Constrictors UK
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Here’s some SALTY SH!T… Join Sean as he has an earlier show than usual interviewing someone that gives even LESS fucks than himself, Graham Battison!! This is sure to be a fun crossover the pond since Graham is a salty cunt from the UK! Hopefully this LIVE EPISODE doesn't get banned from YouTube... SHOULD BE A STUNNER! WELCOME OUR NEWEST HEADLINE S…
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Ballsh!t ~ Off Topic Tuesday LIVE with Sean & Graham Battison | Northwest Constrictors UK
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Here’s some SALTY SH!T… Join Sean as he has an earlier show than usual interviewing someone that gives even LESS fucks than himself, Graham Battison!! This is sure to be a fun crossover the pond since Graham is a salty cunt from the UK! Hopefully this LIVE EPISODE doesn't get banned from YouTube... SHOULD BE A STUNNER! WELCOME OUR NEWEST HEADLINE S…
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