Best Wade Wainio Podcasts (2024)

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CWT297: The Power/Techniques of History's Orators [Good Speaker vs. Evil Speaker] 18:23

2h ago18:23

18:23

Abraham Lincoln vs. Adolf Hitler. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT296: Trial Drama and Relationship Dynamics: Stormy Testimonies and Personal Growth 15:37

3h ago15:37

15:37

DJT was a dirty boy, but are there lessons to be learned and applied in our own lives? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT295: 13 Interviews I've Done w/People In Movies + TV! 31:32

8d ago31:32

31:32

The interviews: https://ventsmagazine.com/2022/01/29/10-questions-with-peacemaker-composer-kevin-kiner/ https://undeadwalking.com/2023/06/28/interview-walking-dead-dead-city-composer-ian-hultquist/ https://1428elm.com/posts/dancing-village-the-curse-begins-director-kimo-stamboel-interview-01hwe3qt96r1 https://showsnob.com/2023/03/31/star-trek-picar…

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CWT294: Walking After Midnight - Slice of 1992 Turkish Cinema / Lesbian Drama 9:45

11d ago9:45

9:45

The film is "Walking After Midnight," originally titled "Düş Gezginleri," directed by the acclaimed Atıf Yılmaz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT293: Why Can't Some People Take Jokes? 21:14

11d ago21:14

21:14

umor is a universal human experience, yet it's not universally understood or appreciated in the same way. There are several reasons why some people might struggle to take jokes, and these reasons can be psychological, cultural, or contextual. Let's break it down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support…

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CWT292: Podcast Episode: How Google Seems to Know What You’re Thinking 12:26

18d ago12:26

12:26

It's not my most interesting episode, and I get sidetracked here and there, but maybe that's part of my charm? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT291: The Digital Q&A Landscape: From Reddit to Quora and Beyond 19:30

20d ago19:30

19:30

This episode is all about highlighting the exploration of various Q&A platforms...and I suck at pronouncing the word "breadth," apparently. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT290: Hot Topics in Liberty: Abortion, Racism, and Political Ideologies 22:03

23d ago22:03

22:03

I dive deep into the principles and policies that shape our nation, with a focus on individual freedom and equality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT289: Understanding the Controversies Surrounding Nancy Pelosi 15:25

27d ago15:25

15:25

As the first female Speaker of the House and a leading Democrat, she's been at the forefront of many major legislative battles, including the Affordable Care Act and the impeachments of President Donald Trump. Her leadership style—assertive, sometimes combative—has cemented her as a polarizing figure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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CWT288: Rising from Rock Bottom: Rebuilding Your Life After Homelessness, Job Loss, and Heartbreak 10:32

27d ago10:32

10:32

CWT288: Rising from Rock Bottom: Rebuilding Your Life After Homelessness, Job Loss, and Heartbreak --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT287: Why Are Marxist Perspectives on Modern Society, Technology and Well-Being of Value? 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

CWT287: Why Are Marxist Perspectives on Modern Society, Technology and Well-Being of Value? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT286: Quick bio - Bear McCreary (TV / film / videogame composer) 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

CWT286: Quick bio - Bear McCreary (TV / film / videogame composer) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT285: Rebuilding from False Accusations: Navigating Legal Storms and Emotional Tsunamis 10:05

1M ago10:05

10:05

Rebuilding your life after being wrongly accused of something can be incredibly challenging, emotionally taxing, and often feels like an uphill battle. Here are some steps you might consider taking, and the possible benefits of having a lawyer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support…

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CWT284: Sands of success: Kseniya Simonova's sand animation talent 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

CWT284: Sands of success: Kseniya Simonova's sand animation talent --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT283: Embers of Emotion: Understanding Anger, Grudges, and Space 5:56

2M ago5:56

5:56

What did Buddha mean when he said "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned"? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT282: Equality in the Crosshairs: Debunking Right-Wing Myths and Defending Liberal Ideals 20:58

2M ago20:58

20:58

When I say "I stand with those who favor equality," I am referring to people who want practically full equality for themselves and their fellow citizens (and not merely that they equalize opportunity, but whatever maximizes equality of outcome and simply improves life for people overall). It's a tough concept for some to grasp, to the point where p…

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CWT281: Life's Complexity / Is Effort Inevitable? 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

Today, we're diving deep into a thought-provoking Quora question that's been on many minds: "Why does everything in life require so much effort, why can't things just happen?" Join me as we navigate through the intricacies of this query and explore the layers of complexity that shape our experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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CWT280: Dealing with false allegations regarding your character (politically and personally) 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

CWT280: Dealing with false allegations regarding your character (politically and personally) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT279: The Curious Mind - Einstein's Spiritual Odyssey 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

Open your mind and become one with the universe as I vaguely touch upon Albert Einstein's brain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT278: How To Shut Down People's Superiority Complexes 17:17

2M ago17:17

17:17

ALTERNATE TITLE: CWT278: Strategies for Dealing with Superiority Complexes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT277: Remembering 'USA for Africa: We Are the World' (1985 Music Video) 7:30

2M ago7:30

7:30

CWT277: Remembering 'USA for Africa: We Are the World' (1985 Music Video) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT276: Common human behaviors that are often misunderstood 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

TOPICS: Introversion, Procrastination, Body Language, Humor, Crying, Aggression, Silence --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT275: Decoding Misunderstandings: Layers of Intentions 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

Exploring examples of situations where people might misread your behavior and assume intentions that are opposite to reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT274: Leninism vs. Marx's Socialism [+ Where Communism Comes From] 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

Leninism and Marxian socialism, while sharing some fundamental ideas, also have distinct differences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT274: Exploring Existential Questions: Insights from Nietzsche to Frankl 11:00

3M ago11:00

11:00

CWT274: Exploring Existential Questions: Insights from Nietzsche to Frankl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT273: Déjà Vu: How Conservatives Exploit Fear of Socialism and Egalitarianism 17:56

3M ago17:56

17:56

CWT273: Déjà Vu: How Conservatives Exploit Fear of Socialism and Egalitarianism. Admittedly, I worded things a bit clumsily in this episode. So if anyone would like me to clarify my points, feel free. I was really reading from some notes I made for this one, and it probably shows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wa…

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CWT272: Rising Above False Accusations: Navigating Misunderstandings and Moving Forward 16:06

3M ago16:06

16:06

It's indeed tough when people misunderstand or misjudge you, especially when their assumptions are unfounded. Here are some steps you can take to move forward... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT271: Marina Mazepa; actress, model, dancer, and contortionist 6:03

3M ago6:03

6:03

CWT271: Marina Mazepa; actress, model, dancer, and contortionist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT270: Challenging Bad Tradition, Fighting Prejudice, Embracing Justice 16:04

3M ago16:04

16:04

This is largely in response to the ongoing threats and enactments of genocide and the global resurgence of antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, the attacks on reproductive choice and health, and so on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT269: The Perils of High Expectations Tainting Revolutionary Ideas 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

... Our journey begins with a profound quote from Friedrich Nietzsche: "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." These words hold a timeless truth, warning us about the dangers of losing ourselves in our pursuits, especially when our ambitio…

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CWT268: Faux-Divine Design - Wade (Atheist) Tries Reimagining Humanity's Origin Story 14:12

3M ago14:12

14:12

CWT268: Faux-Divine Design - Wade (Atheist) Tries Reimagining Humanity's Origin Story --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT267: REVIEW: 'The Witch' and Its Haunting Depiction of Fear and Paranoia 13:15

4M ago13:15

13:15

I review The Witch (2015)! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT266: Echoes of Emotion: Exploring Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings 6:46

4M ago6:46

6:46

I talk a little about Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT265: Wade's Guitar Tips - Clean and Accurate Playing 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

Guitar tip: Focus on Clean and Accurate Playing. I also play my tenor guitar at the end --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT264: Mojo Nixon [R.I.P]: The Movies of an 'Unfiltered' Music Icon 16:22

4M ago16:22

16:22

Dive into the wild world of the dearly departed, late. great Mojo Nixon, the irreverent musician, actor, and once-proclaimed King of Corn-Pone Grossness. From his eclectic blend of rock, punk, and country music to his memorable roles on screen, Mojo Nixon's career is as colorful as it is unconventional. Join me as I explore his journey from the sta…

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CWT263: The Ephemeral Nature of Scandal: From Lewinsky to Biden 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

When Ken Starr went after Bill Clinton during his Preisdency, Starr tried to emphasize that the case is not about sex. It is about power and abuse of power, and they talked about the scandal reflecting a deep sense of loss of the country's innocence, and all that sort of stuff. But the political press was, practically speaking, having none of it. S…

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CWT262: Dems Condemn Jon Stewart's Return, Ignore Biden's Greenlit Genocide 13:45

4M ago13:45

13:45

This one will ruffle some feathers... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT261: TV Review: Manifest "Pilot" [Also, Tell Me YOUR Travel Stories] 15:41

4M ago15:41

15:41

Here is my review of the pilot episode of TV series "Manifest," and I also talk about my limited flight experiences...and may be interested in hearing about YOUR experiences flying. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT260: W/guest Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer for Netflix's 'Griselda' 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

I spoke with Carlos Rafael Rivera about his score for the Netflix miniseries "Griselda." Rivera is a two-time Emmy-winner and a Grammy winner. We talk about how true crime and horror shows are always a "guilty pleasure," and about the quirks of education. He also asked me about my shirt...a purple shirt featuring Peter Kropotkin, a Russian Prince w…

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CWT259: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Poor Personal and Political Choices 19:36

5M ago19:36

19:36

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, I delve into the complex reasons why some individuals consistently make bad choices in life, even when they are aware of the consequences. From psychological factors and environmental influences to cognitive biases and lack of information, I explore the multifaceted nature of decision-making. Join me as I …

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CWT258: "BBQ Brawl" TV recommendation / My quick BBQ meal idea 5:27

5M ago5:27

5:27

Just wanted to make a quick episode about a topic I have never covered before: BBQ, and a BBQ TV show. Yes, BBQ. I know, I know, the world's falling apart and there are far bigger issues I could be addressing, but I have been a little too busy to write notes for elaborate podcast episodes at the moment. So here's a quick episode about...yes, BBQ. -…

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CWT257: Tales from the Crypt REVIEW: 'The Man Who Was Death' (w/guest Ryan Wainio) 32:23

5M ago32:23

32:23

I got my brother on to chat about the classic series premiere of Tales from the Crypt, titled "The Man Who Was Death." The episode is an electrifying good time! (Hopefully the podcast episode is, too.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT256: The Endless Loop: Humanity's Dance with Exploitation and the Absurdities Within 16:32

6M ago16:32

16:32

In this episode, I unravel the perpetual cycle of humanity's exploitation of nature, examining the four fundamental elements: economic exploitation, religious manipulation, the military-industrial complex, and "organic" human manipulation. Delve into the core of corruption, the fifth element of ideology, as I explore the subtle yet powerful forces …

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CWT255: Gremlins 2: The New Batch – Chaos in the Big Apple and Beyond 21:27

6M ago21:27

21:27

Join me in this episode as we dive into the 1990 American comedy horror film "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. We explore the film's mix of horror, comedy, and satire, its self-referential and comedic approach, and the unique characters that populate the chaotic world of the Gremlins. --- Support th…

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CWT254: Jolene Blalock: From Vulcan to Maxim, A Stellar Star Trek Babe 9:28

6M ago9:28

9:28

I objectify a Vulcan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT253: Navigating the Abyss: Unraveling the Threads of Meaning in a Conflicted World 12:38

7M ago12:38

12:38

There’s a reason I could only go so far in giving you the exact definition of myself. It's similar to why, no matter how hard and try, there is no truly universal answer I could concoct for the question: “What is the meaning of life?” My typical answer is that the meaning is to find your own meaning, which sounds nice, maybe even profound, but is s…

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CWT252: I gave $5 to Blue Future PAC (ALSO: I discuss March for Our Lives) 17:36

7M ago17:36

17:36

In this episode of CWT, we delve into a concerning trend that demands our attention. Recent polling indicates a significant shift among 12th-grade boys, who are now more than twice as likely to identify as conservative compared to previous years. Right-wing billionaires are strategically targeting the youth, while the Democratic Party risks taking …

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CWT251: Slavery/Secessionist History, Thomas Jefferson Depravity, Citizens United Tomfoolery 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

I mix up the words "Benefactor" and "Beneficiary" in this episode, so I apologize. Anyway, have fun hearing my political takes about how doomed this country (and the world) seems to be! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wade-wainio/support

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CWT250: Jacinta (2020) MOVIE REVIEW (documentary on addiction) 13:19

7M ago13:19

13:19

IMDb's synopsis excerpt: "Filmed for over three years, JACINTA begins at the Maine Correctional Center where Jacinta, 26, and her mother Rosemary, 46, are incarcerated together, both recovering from drug addiction. As a child, Jacinta became entangled in her mother's world of drugs and crime and has followed her in and out of the system since she w…

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CWT249: Rejecting Extremes, Embracing Rational Discourse, and Making Animal Farm/Wizard of Oz Analogies 14:30

7M ago14:30

14:30

Description: In this episode, I explore the delicate balance of critiquing both the left and the right while promoting rational discourse and rejecting extreme ideologies. From the dangers of radical fascism to the pitfalls of authoritarian communism, I delve into the complexities of political philosophies in America. Join me as I discuss the need …

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