Best Pincer Podcasts (2024)

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12 Foods for 9-Month-Olds: Practice Pincer Grasp with BLW 24:53

14d ago24:53

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Episode 138. Hear about the 12 new foods I introduced to my baby when she was 9 months old using a baby-led weaning approach and a focus on encouraging the use of the pincer grasp. I share how baby-led weaning can still involve purees, "baby food" and teethers, frozen foods, and canned goods depending on your family's preferences. Editing Service f…

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What to Do Before Applying to Residency: Advice from a PGY-2 27:06

3h ago27:06

27:06

Episode 141. Hear about how I organized the overwhelming amount of information you need to prepare for interviews and what you learn during interviews. I also discuss the importance of quality LORs, interesting hobbies, mentoring/leadership experience, and the power of creating your brand. Other episodes to listen to next: Episodes 90 and 91 on wri…

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NOLAN VOID 6.5: INCEPTED 1:12:53

3h ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Send us a Text Message. The One With The Dream Stuff Inside Oppenheimer INCEPTION This week TGTPTU reaches the timey-wimey center of Season 12 as the Nolan Void temporal pincer pairing movement ends with INCEPTION (2010), Sir Chris’s studio-backed super-successful non-supes cinema experience and his first Oscar nom for Best Picture--and finally win…

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Blood Lords 61 - Embrace the Chase 55:08

1h ago55:08

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While Kix races to save Shaira, Arius and SD race to kill some fuckers. Not everything goes well, though, and we find ourselves low on resources and HP. Later, we plan our next move and decide to go on the attack. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out o…

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New MCAT Content Review and a General Chemistry Preview 20:53

7h ago20:53

20:53

Episode 140. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I am so excited to release the first installation of my MCAT Content Review series for pre-med students! There are already hours of exclusive content available when you subscribe, including cram sessions on topics in general chemistry, physics, and CARS. I also discuss the overall structure of the MCAT and what resour…

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NOLAN VOID: WATCH THE WORLD BURN 1:21:56

6h ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Send us a Text Message. TGTPTU reaches the beginning of the end of Season 12 as the team covers THE DARK KNIGHT (2008), the penultimate NOLAN VOID film in our temporal pincer pairing movement. Rebounding from the only moderate success of The Prestige, Sir Chris creates a mega-blockbuster with The Dark Knight, his follow-up to Batman Begins and a fi…

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Blood Lords 60 - Ambushy 1:30:44

2d ago1:30:44

1:30:44

Due to some technical difficulties, we skip ahead a bit. We find ourselves trying to trick the Greenblades into an ambush. When the time comes, turns out they were expecting an ambush, and had their own counter-ambush ready. Meanwhile, Sundrinker is Am Bush. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listene…

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What You Should Know About Labor, Delivery, and Home Births 20:23

5d ago20:23

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Episode 139. Hear about the stages of labor, the difference between Braxton-Hicks and real contractions, the pros and cons of hospital vs. home births, and more! This episode is meant to educate and inform (NOT provide medical advice). I speak from my experience of catching a dozen babies delivered vaginally, assisting in multiple cesarean deliveri…

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NOLAN VOID 5.5: BANE BREAKIN’ 1:34:46

7d ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Send us a Text Message. This week, the TGTPTU’s untrademarked “temporal pincer movement” catches up with the boys as THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012), Sir Christopher Nolan’s conclusion to his Batman trilogy, gets covered before his penultimate The Dark Knight. Sir Chris has been quoted as saying, “There are no good third sequels, basically—Rocky III m…

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Blood Lords 59 - Proper Villainy 1:23:37

10d ago1:23:37

1:23:37

We're in a cave fighting the bad guys... or rather, we're the bad guys fighting the good guys. It's combat, violence, and proper evil within. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Additional audio is provided by TabletopAudio.com Support the…

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NOLAN VOID 5.0 BATMAN V. WOLVERINE in THE PRESTIGE! 1:20:39

14d ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Send us a Text Message. TGTPTU Book Club returns this week with Sir Christopher Nolan’s first and only adaption, i.e., THE PRESTIGE (2006), with bookworm and repeat guest Shannon joining from The Bunker. Post-Batman Begins, Sir Nolan returned to his love of puzzle-box stories to bring to life the work of another Chris (Christopher Priest) while cas…

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Foods to Introduce to an 8-Month-Old with Baby-Led Weaning 27:33

20d ago27:33

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Episode 137. Hear about the foods I introduced to my baby when she was 8 months old, including how I prepared the foods safely. *Please note that I refer to breast milk as the primary source of nutrition until 12 months in this episode, but of course, this includes formula. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, a…

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Blood Lords 58 - Chaos in a Cave 1:15:26

24d ago1:15:26

1:15:26

We leave the ghast warren and make camp, as we are pretty injured and low on resources, except for Arius who always has a million harms. We head towards a cave one of the ghasts told us about, where we find another group of living intruders. We play like we're going to be nice, but soon a huge combat breaks out. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E cont…

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NOLAN VOID 4.5: INTERSTELLA DA-VIDA 1:30:11

21d ago1:30:11

1:30:11

Send us a Text Message. INTERSTELLAR In this week’s episode of TGTPTU, director-writer-producer Sir Christopher Nolan adds space to his repertoire of time-bending narratives as we venture deeper into The Nolan Void with INTERSTELLAR (2014). The Nolan brothers return with cowriting credits, Nathan Crowley on production design, and Lee Smith as edito…

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How to Rock Your Audition Rotations/Sub-Internships 29:46

28d ago29:46

29:46

Episode 136. Hear about my tips that will help you impress at away rotations, audition rotations, and sub-Is as a fourth year medical student or recent graduate. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://poddcaststudios…

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Nolan Void 4.0: Batman Baggins 1:27:10

28d ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Send us a Text Message. BATMAN BEGINS Cast aside your Batnipples! As a certain Patrick Bateman lookalike once said, “Well, a guy who dresses up like a bat clearly has issues,” and this week, TGTPTU tackles these issues in Sir Christopher Nolan’s entry into the franchise that would define his middle career with BATMAN BEGINS (2005). Former cohost Ja…

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Blood Lords 57 - A Snack for Ghasts 1:12:36

1M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

We arrive at a lake in the middle of the Field of Maidens. We find the destroyed remnants of wagons. We are soon accosted by hungry ghoulies who want nothing more than to eat good friend Kix. We do our best not to let them, with less than fully successful results. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed l…

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Foods to Introduce to a 7-Month-Old with Baby-Led Weaning 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Episode 135. I discuss my 7-month-old's meal plan, including all the foods I introduced and how I prepared them safely for my baby. These 12 new foods included 5 of the main allergens. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠…

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NOLAN VOID 3.5: DUNKIRK STARRING HARRY STYLES 1:04:38

1M ago1:04:38

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Send us a Text Message. NOLAN VOID 3.5: WET 'N WILD WWII Join TGTPTU for an hour, a day, a week—the approximate runtime of, how long it feels listening to us talk for, and the delay in releasing the episode due to internet issues, respectively—as we respectfully cover Sir Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK (2017) as part two of our third pairing in our NO…

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Blood Lords 56 - Green Blade Accord 58:28

1M ago58:28

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We prepare for what seems to be another fight right on the heels of the last one, but turns out to be something else. We have a lot to go check out in this Field of Maidens, and it's less devoid of life than we'd expected. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, ch…

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1st Month of Baby-Led Weaning and Introducing Food Allergens 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Episode 134. As part of the starting solids with baby-led weaning series, I conclude the list of foods I started while my baby was 6 months old, including the order in which I introduced them and how I prepared each food. I also discuss when to introduce allergens and how often to feed your baby in the first month of starting solids. This is all ba…

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NOLAN VOID 5: CAN’T SLEEP? MORK WON’T HELP 1:04:52

1M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Send us a Text Message. NOLANVOID FIVE! For the first in our third set of NOLAN VOID pairings this week, TGTPTU hosts Ken and Thomas take on the surprisingly linear INSOMNIA (2002) with newly appointed co-host Ryan to introduce a new drinking game guaranteed to kill any participant: take a dose of an alcohol every time Kenneth says something about …

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Foods to Introduce to a 6-Month-Old with Baby-Led Weaning 26:39

2M ago26:39

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Episode 133. I discuss my experience with starting foods #4 through #6 (after the first three foods discussed in episode 132). I share how I prepared these foods when introducing them and other variations I tried with subsequent exposures. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.c…

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Blood Lords 55 - Hey Sister Stone Sister 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

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We finish up our business in The City of Hollow Flesh, and head out with Seldeg Bedlis on the trail of Iron Tavia. This leads us to The Field of Maidens; an old battleground filled with petrified soldiers. We explore a bit, and inevitably, some trouble comes calling. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxe…

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Week 1 of Baby-Led Weaning 24:34

2M ago24:34

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Episode 132. Hear about how I started solids with daughter using a baby-led weaning approach. In the first week, I introduced three foods that can be prepared safely in multiple ways for babies! Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ Visit First Line’s website a…

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NOLAN VOID 2.5: TENET 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Send us a Text Message. This week TGTPTU goes deeper into Season 12’s NOLAN VOID with TENET (2020), a title spelled the same forward and backward, and the progenitor of TGTPTU’s “temporal pincer movement” description of our podcast’s episode pairing methodology. Instead of spoiling the episode with notes, here’s a transcript spoiling cohost Thomas’…

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Blood Lords 54 - Pincer Manure 1:17:04

2M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

We engage in a combat within a maze of hallways, which is pretty cool. We investigate this old temple turned shelter, and learn about a type of vampire that's very hard to pronounce. All of this gives us more clues about Iron Tavia, which we take to our old "friend" Bedliss. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and othe…

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Tips for Starting Solids and Baby-Led Weaning 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Episode 131. Hear from a doctor and first-time mom about when and how to start solids. There is some evidence-based information that I did not learn in medical school and your pediatrician may not be discussing with you. Hear about why I decided on baby-led weaning and my perspective on incorporating Montessori values into the feeding space. Editin…

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NOLAN VOID 2.0: MEMENTOS: THE FRESHMAKER 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Send us a Text Message. MEMENTO Our Nolan Void Season continues with the first of our second pairing MEMENTO (2000). Many of you might suspect we would try writing these show notes in reverse, but, as that’d be too meta for us, we’ll leave that to some other aspiring writer with memory problems we know. Speaking of self-referential memory problems,…

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Blood Lords 53 - Shelter in Shambles 50:00

2M ago50:00

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We descend into the undermarket of Hollow Flesh. It seems to be an abandoned chapel, and those who've taken up residence aren't having a good day. It gets worse when we arrive, though. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Additional audio i…

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How to Prepare for Residency, from a Rising PGY2 Resident 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Episode 130. Hear my opinion on whether you should study between the Match and day 1 of residency and how to plan out when to take Step 3 or Level 3. I also share tips on housing decisions, food planning, student loans, and communication with co-residents. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠htt…

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NOLAN VOID 1.5: OPPENHEIMER 1:25:11

2M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Send us a Text Message. Season 12, Episode 2 continues TGTPTU’s paired exploration of the films of Sir Christopher Nolan with his most recent film OPPENHEIMER (2023). Running the risk of being considered by critics a “bomb,” Sir Nolan boldly moves away from genre pictures for his first biopic of a man who’ll/’d (pardon the time-wimey-ness) get ment…

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Blood Lords 52 - Leaf Us Alone 59:37

3M ago59:37

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We make our way to the Hollow Flesh market. Once there we gather info and do some buying and selling. We follow clues to some steps that lead to the undermarket, but there's some guardians in the way. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Ad…

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Wellness During Pregnancy: Diet, Supplements, and Exercise 24:15

3M ago24:15

24:15

Episode 129. I share the best diet during pregnancy, the 5 most important vitamins and minerals to take, how much caffeine you should drink, your expected weight gain, and how to calculate the number of calories to eat. I include what I learned from my experiences when I was pregnant last year. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, …

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NOLAN VOID 1.0: FOLLOWING SEASON PREMIERE 53:41

3M ago53:41

53:41

Send us a Text Message. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN SZN! FOLLOWING *SEASON PREMIERE* For Season 12 *Nolan Void*, TGTPTU continues its iconic practice of pairing bookended movies from a director’s filmography, first and last until we pair the middlemost. This season we cover the twelve movies of the granddaddy/infant son of the temporal pincer movement himsel…

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How to Study for COMLEX Level 3 or USMLE Step 3 29:15

3M ago29:15

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Episode 128. As someone who recently passed Level 3 with a score over the 90th percentile, I share how I personally studied for the exam as well as tips on when to take the exam, what question bank to use, which Anki deck to use, and how to balance studying with clinical work. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement…

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Blood Lords 51 - Goodbyes in Disguise 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

We deal with the aftermath of discovering the various plots in Thornhearth. The group is split on some issues, and a bit of light inter-party subterfuge rears its head. We say our goodbyes, some in disguise, and regroup with Bedlis to head South. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discor…

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Early Signs of Pregnancy and First Trimester Monitoring 21:52

3M ago21:52

21:52

Episode 127. Hear about the pregnancy basics everyone should know, including due date calculations, the difference between gestational age and fetal age, how pregnancy tests work, and what symptoms you're likely to have as early as the two-week wait. I speak from my own experience since this episode was recorded when I was 17 weeks pregnant with my…

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Blood Lords 50 - Seeing Ghosts 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

We continue to explore the estate of the missing Benefactor, and his fate becomes more and more clear. It seems we're going to need to clean up a lot of his messes here. But what of our target, Iron Tavia? Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patre…

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ARONOFSKY FINALE! SEASON FINALE! 1:23:41

3M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Send us a Text Message. Our Darren Ssarfinale! Season 11 of The Good, The Pod, and The Ugly concludes on an odd note, both mathematically and colloquially, as the boys wrap up their Darren Aronofsky season with Episode 9 covering PERFECT BLUE (1997), joined by frequent guest Ryan. The debut film of famed anime and short-lived director Satoshi Kon r…

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Blood Lords 49 - New Management 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

We go into the small town of Thornhearth where we meet some of the locals and ascertain some of what's going on. Lucan decides it's time to become a Baron or something and acts accordingly. We enter a seemingly abandoned mansion, or is it? Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To su…

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Symptoms and Treatment 21:06

4M ago21:06

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Episode 126. Learn more about PCOS from a doctor who has been diagnosed with PCOS. Hear more about my fertility journey in episodes 115, 116, 117, 119, 122, and 123. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://poddcaststu…

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ARONOFSKY 8: BLACK SWAN 59:20

4M ago59:20

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Send us a Text Message. DARREN ARONOFSKY CH. 4 E2: THERE'S A LITTLE BLACK SWAN ON THE SUN TODAY Season 11’s temporal pincer movement by The Good, The Pod, and The Ugly draws to a close with tricky reflections on BLACK SWAN (2010). Listen to our opinions double, pirouette, and morph during Chapter 4, Episode 2, covering our final Darren Aronofsky mo…

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and My Diagnosis Story 22:41

4M ago22:41

22:41

Episode 125. I share what PCOS is and my story of how I was diagnosed with PCOS after 10 years of symptoms without a diagnosis. Learn about the criteria of PCOS and how it is diagnosed. Hear more about my fertility and pre-conception journey by listening to episodes 115, 116, 117, 119, 122, and 123. Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students …

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ARONOFSKY: CH 4 PT 1: THE WRESTLER 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Send us a Text Message. SCARF SEASON: ARONOFSKY 7 Alright, brother. It’s the smackdown, drag-out matchup you’ve been waiting for all season long as THE WRESTLER (2008) jumps into the ring with The Good, The Pod, and the Ugly for Chapter 4, Episode 1. In this final chapter, we watch with teeth and sphincters clenched tight on the edge of our folding…

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Blood Lords 48 - Friends and Fellow Peasants 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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Deep in the heart of the cottage, we face off against a bloody monstrosity. From there, thigs go somewhat back to normal. We pack up and head out to our next destination, and along the way meet some down-on-their-luck folk, in need of a vampire. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord…

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Postpartum: Normal Changes, Breastfeeding, and Mental Health 29:18

4M ago29:18

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Episode 124. Hear about important topics you need to know before entering the postpartum period, what to expect normally, and how to monitor for complications. Since I am about 7 months postpartum at the time of this recording, I offer some of my anecdotes along the way, including why I chose to breastfeed my baby and how long it took me to lose my…

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ARONOFSKY 6: I NOAH LOT 1:07:36

4M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Send us a Text Message. ARONOFSKY SEASON! NOAH Chapter 3, Episode 2: So the Voice of Kenneth spake unto The Good, The Pod, and the Ugly, and it sayeth: Let there be NOAH (2014); and all the peoples then of the world rejoiced for Darren Aronofsky for his blockbuster that bringeth forth He of the Scarf his firsteth and onlyeth picture to be No. 1 ope…

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Blood Lords 47 - 50 First Dungeons 58:18

4M ago58:18

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We continue investigating the cottage of Iron Tavia, which is now inhabited by a friendly if annoyed div. Nothing is as it seems, as Kix and Lucan start having memory issues. We find ourselves delving deeper into the shadows. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed,…

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My Fertility Journey: Becoming Pregnant with PCOS 26:05

4M ago26:05

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Episode 123. Hear my recording from December 2022 as I reflect on a delayed diagnosis of PCOS and months of fertility treatments, supplements, and lifestyle changes that luckily ends happily with a positive pregnancy test. I have since given birth to a healthy baby girl and had "infertility" taken off my medical record. Editing Service for Pre-Med …

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