Best Valjean Podcasts (2024)

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The Redemption of Jean Valjean (S5, E7) 31:22

13d ago31:22

31:22

Redemption is the process by which a man regains or acquires virtue in an effort to better his life. Whether it comes about as an atonement for wrongdoing or a realization that a life of sin will never bring fulfillment, redemption is the path toward a life of virtue. One of world literature’s most profound examples of redemption is the hardened co…

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The Friendship of Armistead & Hancock (S5, E8) 31:30

5d ago31:30

31:30

Friendship is a mutual concern, interest, and love that exists between two people. This love is the kind the Greeks called philia, or brotherly love. One such friendship was that of Lewis Armistead and Winfield S. Hancock. Although these men found themselves on opposing sides of America's most divisive and deadly conflict, their friendship endured …

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Loose & Unscripted: Season 5, Part 1 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Join the creators of Virtuous Men for a discussion on part one (episodes 1-6) of Season 5 of the podcast. You'll hear details on the making of each episode, more on the virtues explored and the men who were featured, and a few insights into part two. Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig.By Virtuous Men Podcast

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The Exploration of George Vancouver (S5, E6) 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Exploration is the act of traveling to an unknown land in order to investigate its terrain, resources, and benefits to humanity. The explorer's spirit is something many of us have felt ourselves; the need to search out the unknown, and to see the previously unseen. In this episode, we will tell the story of a man who greatly influenced the Pacific …

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The Brotherhood of Vincent and Theo van Gogh (S5, E5) 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

Brotherhood is a relationship between men that runs far deeper than friendship. Men who serve together in war, go on a mission, perform a great task, or build one another up in tough times are said to be like a band of brothers. Unlike friendship, however, brotherhood is a bond that transcends time and space. One of the most important and influenti…

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The Sacrifice of MSG John Chapman (S5, E4) 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

Sacrifice is the act of willingly forsaking one’s personal wellbeing for the good of others. The ultimate expression of sacrifice is found in giving up one’s life to save another. One such story is that of Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman. In this episode, we will tell the story of his heroic stand and how his actions not only went above the call…

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The Friendship of Andy & Red (S5, E3) 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

Friendship is one of the most special of all bonds between human beings. Without friendship, we as men would never realize our greatest potential. One of the greatest portrayals of friendship in all of fiction is the bond between Andy and Red, the two principal characters of the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and i…

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The Redemption of Johnny Cash (S5, E2) 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

Redemption is the act of being brought back from a path of destruction and set on the path of freedom and righteousness. It is a critical piece of anyone’s story who seeks to pursue virtue and live to their full potential. One of American pop-culture's most vivid examples of redemption is in the life of legendary country music star Johnny Cash. In …

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The Survival of the Men of the Whaleship Essex (S5, E1) 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

Survival is a virtue that cannot be attained without great loss, hardship, and danger. In many such cases, a man loses everything and has nothing but his life to hold onto. One of the 19th century’s most incredible tales of survival is the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. To this day, it is widely considered to be the most horrific voyage in the his…

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Virtuous Men Update & Announcements 6:17

9M ago6:17

6:17

An update from Virtuous Men as we end our summer sabbatical and start Season 5. We'll also share some important announcements for 2024.By Virtuous Men Podcast

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Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!) 58:51

1y ago58:51

58:51

He started season 3 so Ramin found it fitting for him to end season 3 too and thus welcome Andrew Kober back yet again. In this episode, they dive into some incredibly moving topics such as Kober's funny looking electric scooter, Andrew's amazing new workshop that he can't talk about, about how he couldn't survive more than a few days if stranded o…

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Hanging with Jonathan Roxmouth 53:28

1y ago53:28

53:28

This smooth talker hails from South Africa, where he dove deep into the musical theater world. He may be best known for his role as the Phantom in several productions of The Phantom of the Opera, including the world tour. He also played Che in the international tour of Evita, and is otherwise just an all around great guy. He and Ramin share a few w…

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Hanging with Thomas Jones 49:28

1y ago49:28

49:28

Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization essentially showing how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be described as renegade, h…

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Loose & Unscripted, Part 2: Lessons from Lewis & Clark (S4, E7) 58:34

1y ago58:34

58:34

In part 2/2 of Loose and Unscripted, Virtuous Men hosts Scott and Jamie sit down with Ethan and Jared Thomas of A Brothers' Creed, the voices of Lewis and Clark from Season 4, to discuss the lessons and takeaways from the expedition that we can still apply to our lives today.By Virtuous Men Podcast

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Loose & Unscripted, Part 1: Season 4 Review (S4, E6) 1:17:30

1y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

In part 1/2 of Loose and Unscripted, Virtuous Men hosts Scott and Jamie take you behind the scenes of Season 4 and talk about the making of each episode. As always, banter and self-deprecating humor features throughout.By Virtuous Men Podcast

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Hanging with Johanna Moise 52:27

1y ago52:27

52:27

Originally on track to become a cardio thoracic surgeon our season 3 finale guest, Johanna Moise, is not throwing away her shot. She is now starring in Hamilton on Broadway due to the fact that her childhood dance lessons to correct being born pigeon toed sparked a love for performing, and has just recently added to her resume by becoming a Wilhelm…

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Hanging with Thalia Ranjbar and Kat Cartusciello 41:18

1y ago41:18

41:18

If you're wondering who the next generation of Broadway musical creators will be, look no further. We've found two of the best for you! Thalia Ranjbar and Kat Cartusciello have teamed up and begun the multi-year, arduous process of creating "Nima and the Jen", which follows a 22 year old Iranian-American girl and her pursuit of connecting with her …

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The Lewis & Clark Expedition: The Return Journey (S4, E5) 59:50

1y ago59:50

59:50

In Episode 5, we will see how all the virtues learned on the journey came together to see the Corps through on their voyage home. We will join them as they make one incredibly daring decision, engage the Indians in combat, revisit old friends and say fond farewells. We will see what happened to the men upon their return, and most importantly, what …

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The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Ocean in View (S4, E4) 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

In Episode 4, we will explore the Lewis & Clark Expedition’s arrival at their destination, and how the virtues of hospitality, diligence, equality, and protection helped them accomplish their ultimate goal and get them through another long winter. Quotes from the expedition journal entries are cited throughout this episode. For listener clarity and…

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Hanging with Alan Markley & Sergio Ortega (The Broadgrass Band) | The Hang podcast 48:48

1y ago48:48

48:48

Alan Markley and Sergio Ortega are Ramin's bandmates who comprise "Ramin Karimloo and The Broadgrass Band". Broadgrass's unique trademark is an earthy sound which organically developed over time. Ramin and the band breathed some Bluegrass into Broadway and brought some Broadway to Bluegrass. The bridge between was the stories told in the music. Now…

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The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Canoeing the Mountains (S4, E3) 45:46

1+ y ago45:46

45:46

In Episode 3, we will explore some of the greatest struggles of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and how the virtues of leadership, judgment, respect, ingenuity, communication, and compassion saw the men through obstacles we can scarcely imagine today. Quotes from the expedition journal entries are cited throughout this episode. For listener clarity a…

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The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Up the Mighty Missouri (S4, E2) 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

In Episode 2, we will follow the Corps of Discovery as they make their way upriver to the Indian villages, and see firsthand how the virtues of hospitality, discipline, curiosity, and posterity worked among the men to see them through extreme difficulties from both men and nature alike. Quotes from the expedition journal entries are cited throughou…

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Hanging with Alec Varcas 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

48:09

Alec is buff as sh*t. Let's face it. He is Ramin's personal trainer and part time therapist, owner of Get Rippt, and dancer in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Their relationship goes back a long time, and they're always pushing each other to get better physically and mentally. Alec moved to New York City in 2013 to pursue careers in Theater and Fitness. …

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The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Jefferson’s Call (S4, E1) 37:13

1+ y ago37:13

37:13

In the Season 4 premier, we will explore the origins of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the men at the center of it, and how, without the virtues of education, will, determination, mentorship - and above all, friendship - the expedition would never have happened. Quotes from the expedition journal entries are cited throughout this episode. For listen…

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Hanging with Jared Grimes 1:04:48

1+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat in the world of the arts where he is heavily making his mark in singing, dancing, acting, and choreographing -- he is currently starring alongside Ramin in Funny Girl on Broadway. Grimes has toured with Musical legend, Mariah Carey, under the choreography of Marty Kudelka, and danced for artists such as Common, Sa…

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Hanging with Kerry Butler 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Is it safe to say that Kerry Butler is Broadway royalty? Ok, so now we're saying it. Ramin and Kerry hang for the first time together, recorded live for the podcast - and discuss all things that keep them motivated and happy in their careers. Kerry just released season 3 of her podcast Breaking Broadway (bpn.fm/breakingbroadway), took her first dir…

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Season 4 Trailer 1:52

1+ y ago1:52

1:52

May 14, 1804. 40 men set out near the burgeoning town of St. Louis traveling upstream on the Missouri River. Their aim, the Pacific Ocean. Join us for Season 4 of the Virtuous Men Podcast, a 5-part series on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We'll take you from St. Louis to the Pacific and back as we travel alongside the men of the Corps of Discovery…

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Hanging with Josh Davis 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

49:50

Most recently seen in the Broadway production of Paradise Square, Josh Davis also spent a fun amount of time in Beautiful The Carole King Musical as well as the national tour of Les Misérables. Ramin is meeting Josh for the first time live in this episode, and the two of them have a wonderful hang. Josh eve has a special surprise for Ramin at the e…

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Hanging with Laird Mackintosh 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Little did he know, but Ramin often warms up to music sung by Laird Mackintosh. Ramin used to stage door in Canada and met Laird a long time ago when, by chance, Laird asked Ramin to hang after a show! Laird made his Broadway debut in 2011 in the role of George Banks in Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City and 2013 he played J…

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Hanging with Rachael Worthington 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

Rach was born and raised in a military town on the east coast of North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art and Vocal Performance from UNC Chapel Hill, where her professional career began with PlayMakers Repertory Company. After graduation she made the move to New York, and in May of 2019 graduated with her Master of Fine Arts …

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The Seven Deadly Sins: A Discussion with A Brothers’ Creed 1:21:11

1+ y ago1:21:11

1:21:11

For this special interview episode, we sat down with Jared and Ethan Thomas of A Brothers' Creed to discuss our Seven Deadly Sins minipod season. We shared snippets of each episode, it's sin and opposing virtue, and discussed how each sin is relevant today. Scroll down to check out the full season now. If you enjoyed the interview feel of this epis…

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Hanging with Will Swenson (and Andrew Kober!?) 40:59

1+ y ago40:59

40:59

It's the return of #KoberLoo! This episode is a special threesome hang with Will Swenson, Andrew Kober, and Ramin. Will Swenson is currently starring as Neil Diamond (Then) in A Beautiful Noise, on Broadway. He is known as one of Broadway’s most versatile leading men and has been seen on Broadway in roles across a wide character spectrum. Will rece…

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Hanging with Pooya Mohseni 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

58:58

This episode contains language and topics that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Listener discretion is advised. An Iranian/American actor, writer and activist, Pooya was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, based in New York City. She moved to New York in her teens, where she studied design at Fashion Institute of Technology, and after joinin…

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Hanging with Andrew Kober (again) 53:26

1+ y ago53:26

53:26

Andrew Kober is (still) an American actor who has worked in many musicals, most recently in the phenomenal Beetlejuice, the Musical (check out season 1 for my first interview with Andrew). After closing Beetlejuice, he spends most of his time at home wondering how Rob McClure commutes from Philadelphia to NYC to perform all the time, or playing wit…

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Loose & Unscripted: The Seven Deadly Sins 1:11:13

1+ y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Join Virtuous Men creators Jamie and Scott for another installment of our season wrap-up, Loose & Unscripted. In this episode, we go over our Seven Deadly Sins season - the making of each episode, what inspired us to pick each man for his respective sin, and a friendly bit of banter between the hosts as usual. Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig.…

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The Sloth of Lord Denethor II (7DS, E7) 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

17:18

Sloth, perhaps better known today as laziness or idleness, is unique in that it is not defined by evil actions, but rather by inaction. A slothful man may well be aware of the harm being done to his family, friends, community or country, yet will ultimately refuse to do what is needed to bring about change. Because of his belief that he can do noth…

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The Envy of Benedict Arnold (7DS, E6) 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

Envy is a deep-seated discontentment with what one has when compared to others. It is a sin that combines feelings of covetousness, jealousy, and selfishness. The envious man can never show genuine happiness for the success of others, because he is always left comparing it to himself and questioning its merit - always seeing it as a slight against …

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The Gluttony of Reginald III (7DS, E5) 15:10

1+ y ago15:10

15:10

Gluttony is the over-consumption of food and drink to the detriment of the consumer and those less fortunate. A gluttonous man hoards for himself what he could give to others. It is a sin defined by materialism, hedonism, and a belief that there is only the eternal present. While a gluttonous man is many things, he is, above all else, a worshiper o…

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The Lust of King David (7DS, E4) 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Lust is the overwhelming desire for something that yields physical gratification. The object of one’s lust is often forbidden or considered deviant. The desire most thought of when considering lust is that of a sexual nature. Nearly every man can relate to this kind of lust because most have fallen prey to and continue to battle against it. We can …

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The Wrath of The Hatfields and McCoys (7DS, E3) 16:04

1+ y ago16:04

16:04

Wrath is characterized by rash, unwise and destructive actions brought on by anger, jealousy or vengeance. In the eyes of a wrathful man, everything he does is justified to himself, no matter how horrible his actions may be. One of American history’s most infamous examples of wrath occurred after the Civil War on the border of Kentucky and West Vir…

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The Greed of Napoleon Bonaparte (7DS, E2) 20:51

2y ago20:51

20:51

Greed is an uncontrollable, unquenchable desire to acquire more of something by any means necessary. The greed of an individual not only leads to the ultimate demise of themselves, but can directly result in the deprivation of others. The greed of some men sets the bar so high that few would debate its validity. One such man was Napoleon Bonaparte.…

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The Pride of Jim Jones (7DS, E1) 21:12

2y ago21:12

21:12

Pride is the inner conviction that one’s beliefs, actions and achievements are above all others. A prideful man believes that he has all the answers, that he should not be questioned, and that those who oppose him are wrong. One of the 20th century’s most notorious examples of pride was the infamous cult leader Jim Jones. His lifelong descent into …

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TRAILER: The Seven Deadly Sins 0:54

2y ago0:54

0:54

Coming soon, something different from Virtuous Men. For the month of October, we will be exploring the opposite of virtue: sin. In each episode, we will discover one of The Seven Deadly Sins (Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth). We’ll tell the story of a man who personified each one, and the opposing virtue needed to defeat it. Jo…

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Loose & Unscripted: Shared Wisdom 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

In this episode of Loose & Unscripted we'll share tidbits of wisdom we've learned over the years, take a deep-dive into Kipling's famous poem If, and share what's coming up on the Virtuous Men Podcast. Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig. Did you know we're on YouTube? Subscribe today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwtyAQqsQqR0ARXBqhb60w…

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The Role of Men in Ending Sex Trafficking: An Interview with Alan Smyth 1:07:20

2y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

*Warning: This episode includes stories of the victims of sex trafficking and is not suitable for younger audiences. Welcome to a special edition episode of Virtuous Men. In this episode we interview Alan Smyth, co-author of the book Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. Hosted by Jamie …

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Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay - Teamwork (Minipod #8) 17:13

2y ago17:13

17:13

Teamwork is the positive collaboration between two or more individuals to accomplish a common goal. One such example of teamwork is that of two men whose bond and dedication to their mutual passion cemented their names in the history books - Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. In this episode, we’ll share how their 1953 first ascent of the world’s t…

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Frederick Treves & Joseph Merrick - Friendship (Minipod #7) 14:22

2y ago14:22

14:22

Friendship is a close bond with another person that is less than a romance and more than an acquaintance. However deep a friendship goes, there remains the unspoken understanding that the other person adds value to the other’s life, that the person is a blessing not to be taken for granted. Though many friendships fade away, there are those that st…

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Loose & Unscripted: Meeting David Eubank 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

In this Loose & Unscripted episode, Virtuous Men creators Scott and Jamie discuss meeting one of the men featured in Season 3 of the podcast - David Eubank, founder of Free Burma Rangers. You'll hear clips from an inspirational message David gave at SVA Church while he and his family were in Washington State and also audio from our interview with D…

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Loose & Unscripted: Minipod Review 42:21

2y ago42:21

42:21

In this Loose & Unscripted episode, Virtuous Men creators Scott and Jamie discuss the making of Minipods #1-6 and give some reactions to follower comments. As always, shenanigans abound. Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig.By Virtuous Men Podcast

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Bonus Episode - Spies (feat. A Brothers’ Creed), Part 2 39:04

2y ago39:04

39:04

Spies - Part 2 Welcome to a special bonus episode, where we collaborate with our friends Ethan and Jared at A Brothers' Creed for some more conversation and commentary. This time we each share a short story of a spy from history. In Part 2, Jamie and Ethan share stories of espionage and double agentry from World War II.…

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