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Well & Good is a meeting place where listeners can pick the brains of some of the world’s leading health and wellbeing authorities. Hosted by wellbeing advocate Art Green, we talk with a broad range of experts to learn wellness techniques in all different aspects of this fast-developing space. Exceptional guests break down scientific breakthroughs, lived experience and the latest research into relatable, actionable tips, arming listeners with the tools and knowledge to reach their health pot ...
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Collecting Heroes

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Join the collector of collectors, JD, as he speaks to fans of pop culture toys and memorabilia from around the world. Each episode sees JD interview a new guest and geek out over the many types of nostalgia we all share. Hear the stories of where their love of franchises such as Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter, Disney, Video Games and many more grew from and the collecting journey that comes with fandom. Add this podcast to your listening collection today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv ...
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Join us on The Creative Jam as we immerse ourselves in the creativity of this social age. The world is full of creative outlaws and they deserve their moment in the sun. We speak to the makers and try to understand the game-changers. Not everything we come across makes sense but isn't that part of the fun?
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Hello and welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast! Join your host Taj from TCG Taj and co-host Zakariya, also known as PrimalLugia, the webmaster of PokeGuardian, as we explore the latest news, topics, and developments in the world of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Stay tuned to keep up-to-date with everything happening in this exciting hobby!
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 46th episode.The Host of the show will be Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In Episode 46, we explore the full reveal of Stella Miracle set which released this week, exclusive Pokémon GO artwork for China's "Brave Enchanting Stars" set, and the top 300 entries for the Pokémon TCG …
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In this episode, we bid farewell to Taj as the host of the PokeGuardian Podcast. After four years of fun, the podcast is entering a new chapter. Discover why Taj is leaving (no drama involved!). We also discuss the latest set, Night Wanderer, and the stunning Art Rares. Are Ukiyo-e Pokémon cards really a thing now? Shrouded Fable boasts some of the…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 44th episode.The Host of the show will be Taj from TCG Taj and Co-Host Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.And in this episode, Julian from okJLUV returns as a guest and takes over as host from Taj, and we have some exciting news to discuss.Pokemon Day left TCG fans divided with the…
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The NYC Department of Sanitation is finally replacing the iconic green wire bins with stackable, molded plastic cans in response to Mayor Adams’ “war on rats.” WNSR reported on this monumental change and how community members perceived it. Produced By: M Shimek, Lillian Heckler, Emily Wampold, Gabriella Bottomley, and Jordan Jainlett.…
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At the start of the fall semester of 2023, The New School informed students about its updated university policy, which prohibits students from using artificial intelligence. Although this policy was implemented to ensure that students aren't solely relying on AI to complete assignments, it has dismissed the many ways that AI is helping students sub…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 43th episode.The Host of the show will be Taj from TCG Taj and Co-Host Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.We have a returning guest all the way from England on our episode: Ryan from Braysh Gaming and co-owner of Kādo Collectables. Flutter Mane? Walking Wake? Iron Leaves?? What are…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 42th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode, we dive into everything related to Shiny Treasure ex, the much-anticipated Japanese High Class Pack set of 2023! It's here at last, and we're eager to discuss every aspe…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 41th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode, we talk about the very anticpated high class pack set shiny treasure, will it truly be a treasure for us? We also talk about the post release of Ancient Roar and Future …
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It's a momentous occasion as Collecting Heroes reaches 50 episodes and for the extra special 50th collector, JD has Tristan Mathews swing in for a fun chat. Holding the Guinness World Record for his Spider-Man collection, Tristan shares the stories behind his collection including the strong emotional connections some pieces hold. They talk about no…
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This episode features a collection with cattitude! JD talks all things Catwoman collecting with Francisco Ramirez. They dive into the various origin stories of Selina Kyle and how she has evolved throughout the many mediums, on the page and the screen. But why does Francisco store cats and birds in the same space?! You'll have to listen to find out…
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JD expands the collector collection with a Thailand special edition. Art Chayawan is a collector of premium 1:1 through to 1/4 statues. His Bangkok personal gallery is truly something to behold! JD learns all about it and the statues it houses. Follow the podcast and JD's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @CollectingHeroes Art's Socials…
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SEASON 4! What are the odds?....."never tell me the odds" You can tell me all about your collection though and that's exactly what Luke is doing with JD. Born in the UK but now living in Australia, Luke's passion for Star Wars has led him to helping run online groups and even contributing to a growing YouTube channel along with Jorge, the first Sta…
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On November 16th, 2022, the New School’s part-time faculty, represented by ACT-UAW 7902, voted to strike after contract negotiations with the administration broke down. The month-long labor action was exhausting and revealing, and left an indelible mark on the institution and its many shareholders. In the spring of 2023, students from the On Air: R…
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It's a triple threat episode! Return of the collectors! With JD dusting off three previous guests to geek out again and talk about the many things we love but also lots of collector chat as always. The topics are too many to list and with this group there is no shortage of stories and laughs. Even a fun round of two truths and a lie (collectors edi…
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Andy joins JD to talk about his love of Transformers and his impressive Hasbro and Takara collection. One of the most popular cartoons of the 80's and now a multi-billion dollar movie franchise, it's not hard to see how these popular toys are still selling almost 40 years since their inception. Follow the podcast and JD's collection on the Collecti…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 40th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode, we talk about the post release of 151, of which the English equivalent also got revealed, Obsidian Flames & Ruler of the Black Flame, is it being overshadowed by 151? Ne…
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One fine day with a woof and a purr A collector was born and he caused a little stir No blue buzzard, no rattling bones Just a fan of Nickelodeon called Marcus Jones In this episode, JD speaks with Marcus Jones about his love of Nickelodeon and SpongeBob SquarePants. They dive in to the long history of this beloved children's network and discuss Ma…
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The famous Ernie (of Sesame Street) once sang "Rubber Duckie, you're the one!" and this episodes guest would certainly agree. Vince is a life long collector from Italy (now in London) that has devoted his passion into the cosplaying duck toys known as, Tubbz. Listen along as JD learns all about his passion for these cute collectibles that have been…
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JD is joined by the funny, charismatic and co-bearded cohosts of the Pop Collectors Alliance podcast, Piper and Rick. The guys share stories of how their show started, convention road trips, KFC buffets and collecting as vendors. They also squeeze in a little Funko Digital NFT chat. The fun continues over on their podcast with another episode (127)…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 39th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode, Iono? Yeah, it certainly caused quite a commotion as anticipated. We delve into the chaotic launch of Clay Burst, which resulted in mayhem. Moreover, YU NAGABA returns a…
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Discover PureArts amazing range of statues and collectibles at: https://www.purearts.com/ JD is joined by Dan Richard, Director of Marketing and Sales at Pure Arts, who graciously gives his time to talk all about collecting and the amazing collectibles their company produces. Whether its Terminator, Michael Jackson, Batman or Assassins Creed, there…
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This episodes guest might just have made his own deal with the devil when it comes to awesome collections, because it is Epic! JD speaks with Ty from Colorado about the popular Todd McFarlane franchise that is Spawn. They geek out over the character, 90's movie, toy lines and soundtrack. Ty also shares some stories that will resonate with most coll…
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Holy Bat-talk! It's a new 'longest episode' to date and when JD is talking Batman with a guest, it's really no surprise. Ben Bentley joins the podcast to speak many things Batman 1966. Not just his great collection but also many historic facts regarding the hit TV show. It'll be hard not to learn something new. Classic collectibles, classic shows a…
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In this episode JD gets to speak with Ryan Mondics, the creator of popular Disney Pins Blog. Hear the story of how the blog came to be and the dedication needed to keep it going. A wonderful resource for anyone involved in this passionate collector community. Speaking of passions, they also get to geek out about their love of the Disney parks, beca…
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Join JD as he rides the rainbow road of nostalgia with Lars, a collector from Holland. They discuss Nintendo's most iconic franchise, bargain hunting, the new Super Mario Bros movie and how Lars has been able to share his passion with an in person audience. An episode with as many turns as a warp pipe. Check out pictures of Lars' collection on the …
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JD expands the collection of collectors to now include Fernando Belo of Germany. A collector of Wonder Woman since the 90's. They discuss Fernando's love of the Amazonian princess and her history, as well as much of what makes collecting enjoyable and relatable in all corners of the globe. Check out pictures of Fernando's collection on the Collecti…
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In this episode, JD speaks with fellow Aussie and Lego enthusiast, Matt of AusLego Collections. They discuss the varying pop culture lines in past and present production, building Lego cities, MOC's and even some words of advice for aspiring content creators. Fun discussions need no instructions. Check out pictures of Matt's collection on the Colle…
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It's another longer episode with a fantastic guest that JD just didn't want to stop talking with. This conversation has more action and twists then half the comics being discussed. Comics, New York, Pokémon, Fatherhood and Cannibals are just some of the topics....and that's just the first 20 minutes. Albert also takes the opportunity to flip the sc…
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In this episode, JD ventures back in time with a McExpert in Bobby. A collector of McDonalds marketing memorabilia, including the happy meals that played a part in many a collectors early years. A nostalgia based episode to feed the soul. Would you like smiles with that? Check out pictures of Bobby's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @C…
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When you’re listening to Michael Mosley, it doesn’t take long to understand why he’s one of the world’s most prominent doctors. He’s risen to fame as a BBC broadcaster, documentary maker and inventor of the 5:2 diet, and he has an incredible knack for communicating health research and knowledge in a simple, usable way. This episode takes a look at …
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 38th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode, our discussion revolves around Triplet Beat, which is scheduled for release on March 10th. The set features some striking Art Rare and Special Art Rare cards, and there …
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Many people have adventures collecting and then there's this episodes guest, Mark Martino, who has been collecting adventure for 40+ years in the form of everything Indiana Jones. Join JD as he speaks with Mark about their mutual love of one of the biggest adventure movie franchises to stretch over multiple generations. A whip crackin' good convers…
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It's a new year, a new season but the same great podcast. Season 3's first guest is Marisol. Originally beginning as a Funko collector, JD speaks with her about branching out to other collectibles. In particular, Hand Made By Robots. They also discuss the recent shake ups and community sentiment towards Funko. With JD proposing #funkofreefeb. Check…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 37th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.And in this episode we have a returning guest again from England on our episode: Stephen Kent from PlaySkape Games. Stephen is a jack of all trades in this hobby. He is a collector, a st…
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On Wednesday November 16th, 2022 the New School’s part-time faculty, represented by ACT-UAW Local 7902, ACT U A W LOCAL 7 9 ZERO TWO, voted to strike after negotiations with the University Administration failed to produce an acceptable new contract. A week later, spirits and commitment were still high, with a dense picket line circling in front of …
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 36th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode we will talk about post release of VSTAR Universe, huge changes coming next year with Scarlet & Violet TCG, yellow borders are gone?!? Also upcoming April dual set Clay B…
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If you’re an aspiring (or even current) endurance athlete, this is for you. Dr Dan Plews is a much-loved coach to some of the world’s fittest athletes, from Olympians and world champions to the likes of Emirates Team New Zealand. Dan has been a leader in the research and understanding of heart rate variability and discovering its significance in no…
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There’s so much that goes into gut health, and this episode goes into all the important aspects that you need to know. Dr Mary Pardee is a naturopathic doctor and founder of modrn, which focuses primarily on gut health, and incorporates a range of treatments and techniques tailored to specific individuals. We talk about… An overview of the gut anat…
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J.D speaks to one of his collecting friends, Shannon, about her Magic the Gathering collection. Shan is a fan of Collectible Card Games, Pokémon, Gaming and Funko Pops and discusses them all. Collectors are gonna collect as always. :) Check out pictures of Shan's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @CollectingHeroes Shan's Socials: Instag…
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This episode is a bit of a beast, but it’s an absolute goldmine for anyone interested in strength training, building muscle or bodybuilding. Eric Helms is an absolute guru, as you’d expect from a bodybuilding coach, athlete, educator, author, and someone with two masters degrees and a PhD in strength and conditioning. His resume is unparalleled, an…
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Dan Ebbett has come a long way since the days of wearing snowboarding goggles to the movies. As the founder of BlockBlueLight glasses, he’s a pioneer into the effects of devices, technology and light on sleep and health. Dan developed his range of light-blocking glasses after struggling with chronic insomnia, eye strain and migraines. He changed th…
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If you like to geek out over the Marvel universe and its many movies then this is the episode for you. JD speaks with Marvel collector, Luke, in a conversation that covers Marvel fandom, movies and streaming. They also reminisce over the changing cinema experience. Check out pictures of Luke's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @Collecti…
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This conversation about genetics will change the way you view your personal health and wellness journey. Dr Libby Lindsay is an author, speaker and health entrepreneur whose personal health background led her to discover the significance of genetics on so many wellness techniques. She is the founder of Ingeneous, a DNA wellness portal that’s focuse…
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Welcome to the PokeGuardian Podcast. This is the 35th episode.The hosts of the show will be Taj from PokéTaj, Zakariya (PrimalLugia), the webmaster of PokeGuardian.In this episode we will talk about VSTAR Universe, Crown Zenith, and we are entering a new generation soon in the TCG, with Scarlet & Violet. We have the product line-up.Read more on Pok…
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A lot of the greatest videos games can span decades and generations of players. Halo is one such game after 21 years and more than 10 Billion dollars in sales. Big games come with big collectors and when JD found Tom from Nebraska, he had to find out more about his collection. They talk 9 foot statues, LAN parties, the Paramount Plus TV series and …
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Art got up at 3am to record this pod with world-renowned wellness guru Robb Wolf, and we reckon it was well worth it! Robb’s a former biochemist, best selling author, film producer, and a health speaker for the likes of NASA, the US Marine Corps and the Naval Special Warfare. This is all about different types of training and health techniques and i…
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There are not a lot of collectors that haven't added Funko products to their collections or that haven't been bitten by the collecting bug thanks to the many pop vinyl lines and fandoms. One such collector is, Paul. He speaks with JD about his 1000+ Funko pops and other items. As well as the most recent version of his collecting cave that houses th…
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Halloween is around the corner, so what better time to have this episodes guest, Taralee from Ottawa, Canada! A collector that is obsessed with Halloween, horror and Disney. Join in as she speaks with JD about her spooky obsession as well as some horror talk. Featuring another pop quiz, where you may even learn something new about this celebrated f…
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In this episode, JD speaks with Megan from Indiana about a character that is arguably the most iconic villain in DC comics history. The clown prince of crime, the Joker! Be it from the renowned Jack Nicholson performance in Batman (1989) to the Alan Moore version from The Killing Joke, there is a much to love, laugh and be haunted by when it comes …
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