Best Aaron Weiner Podcasts (2024)

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Sonic the Hedgehog - Chili Weiner Bros vs Niall(s) Per Audra 1:35:44

3h ago1:35:44

1:35:44

If you leave a Gate open on a public nature trail, that is NO GOOD! We Leap into the totally radical and 90s-chic world of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's all games and laughs in this nostalgic race through the world of 2D platformers, critters with guns and DeviantArt. But it's all about the rainbow of animals, an evil mechanist and the dream to dare to …

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Cast Interviews - Chris Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 44:18

7d ago44:18

44:18

Chris Ragain is a Gateleapers day-one original, a talented musician, and a really good friend. Chris shares his early fandom obsessions, including one pretty major franchise we've not yet made a game show about. We chat about his relationship with the more social aspects of fandom, as well as an all too familiar cycle when it comes to PC Gaming. pa…

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My Hero Academia - All Mighty Then vs My Hero Drinkipedia 1:25:02

13d ago1:25:02

1:25:02

"My Quirk is Leap, and I can Leap over tall buildings." And my Quirk is Gate, so please close me after use. We leap into the universe of My Hero Academia, our 2nd adventure into the world of anime. Join us for games and laughs in a quirky world of heroes, villains and friendship. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Drew Shulman were joi…

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Episode 31 - Family's Impact on Addiction and Recovery with Dr. Brian Licuanan 57:22

21d ago57:22

57:22

My guest for this episode is Dr. Brian Licuanan! Dr. Licuanan is an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist practicing in Southern California, and specializes in working with highly acute clients struggling with substance abuse disorders and mental health conditions. He recently published a new book, "How to Get Your Resisting Loved One i…

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Middle Earth 2: The Hobbit - Bae's Horn vs Hobbit Holes 1:40:05

27d ago1:40:05

1:40:05

"Gandalf, I've never gone beyond my garden gate, let alone leaped over it!" We leap back into J.R.R Tolkien's Middle Earth, this time for some Hobbit-based merriment, fun and games. So grab a pipe, sit back by the hearth, and enjoy our (let's be honest) expected journey. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Jenn Ragain are joined by auth…

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Episode 30 - Understanding Trauma with Dr. Jeanne Jakob 51:15

1M ago51:15

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Jeanne Jakob - a board-certified psychologist based in Silicon Valley, and an expert in treating trauma and PTSD from a number of different therapeutic modalities. She is the founder of Inside Out Psychology, a website and platform to promote the public's knowledge about psychotherapy, psychological sc…

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Cast Interviews - Aaron Randolph: A Life Through Fandom 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Aaron Randolph is an author (Thane), podcaster (BFYTW) and of course a fellow Gamesmaster - And this is his life through fandom! Aaron shares some early obsessions of game shows, mysteries and video games. But also how he's found community through fandom, made connections with others, and how various fandoms have influenced the work he does now. Pl…

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The Muppets - Wocka Wocka Flocka vs Girls Gonzo Wild 1:44:18

1M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Why are there so many, gates to leap over? We leap into Jim Henson's chaotic, meta, felt-based world. For a series of games and challenges in the world of The Muppets. It's time to play the creative commons music and light our three studio lights, as we get ready for a Muppet quiz tonight. Cast member regulars Audra Stephenson and Chris Ragain were…

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90s Music - Floyd's Barbershop vs Good Night Romeo 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Open The Gate by No Doubt plays It's our first ever music fandom episode! And like many others in the music fandom, we've decided to sort our music by decade. So welcome to 90s Music Gateleapers, pour yourself a Crystal Pepsi, try not to have a cow, and enjoy our leap into a fandom that's literally so last century. Cast member regulars Audra Stephe…

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Episode 29 - Non-Alcoholic Beverages with Dr. Molly Bowdring 45:13

2M ago45:13

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so to kick things off I'm having a conversation with Dr. Molly Bowdring! Dr. Bowdring is a clinical scholar and postdoctoral researcher in the Stanford Prevention Research Center, a clinician at Stanford's Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and the author of a recently-published peer-reviewed article (link b…

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Adventure Time - Bubblegum Princesses vs A Couple of Gööntz 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

We'll be ignoring the Gate Guardian, we're too mathematical! Join us as we leap into the surreal and wholesome (yet terrifying) world of Adventure Time, the Cartoon Network show that defined much of the 2010s. Ooo, we're so excited for you to hear this one. Our friend Alex makes her Gateleapers debut, alongside Audra, Jason and Drew for some classi…

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Deep THOTs vs The Petunias 1:41:12

3M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

The Gateleapers leaped into the sky, much in the same way that bricks don't. Join us as we leap into the iconic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, for a series of games and challenges in Douglas Adams' world of philosophy, space exploration and whales. It's a star-studded cast lineup for this adventure, as Audra and I were joined by Drew Shulman of …

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Fandom Flashback - February 2024 1:14:21

3M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Due to some technical difficulties, we finally lost an episode of Gateleapers. It was bound to happen one day, and it just adds to the mystique of our canon. "Release the Star Wars Prequels episode!" is what they'll be saying in a few years time. We still have some content for you today though, as we've decided to drop our latest Patreon bonus epis…

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Episode 28 - Gambling Addiction with Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and my guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock! Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock is a licensed psychologist, professor of psychology, and the Chair of the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of substance-related and addictive diso…

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Cast Interviews - Jon Williams: A Life Through Fandom 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Jon Williams is a podcaster, comic book artist and friend - Please enjoy this conversation we had on a lazy Sunday morning, discussing Jon's life through fandom and the media he grew up with. Stories of Superman swimwear, playing in bands, what inspires him creatively and if it's possible to LARP in a post-shame world. We'll be back next week with …

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PC Gaming - 4th Street Saints vs Fancy Drew 1:52:51

4M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

Press enter to open the Gate. Press the spacebar to Leap. We leap into the world of PC Gaming, as we're joined by members of the GOG.com Stream Team for a series of games and challenges set in a world of other worlds. RPGs, shooters, simulations and platformers - In this episode we reference more titles than you could name (in 60 seconds, under pre…

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Greek Mythology/Percy Jackson - A Deadbeat Echo vs Delphic Whoracles 1:47:18

4M ago1:47:18

1:47:18

We refuse to be threshold guardians, sounds too much like an ancient term for gatekeepers. We leap into the world of Greek Mythology via the YA series Percy Jackson, for a series of games and challenges that'll leave you laughing like Gelos. Players must know their YA protagonists, compose original fac-fiction, identify ancient influences and known…

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Cast Interviews - Drew Shulman: A Life Through Fandom 1:17:44

4M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Drew Shulman is a podcaster, a voice actor and a friend - And this is his life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Drew takes us on a media journey of blackhole knowledge, smuggling Power Rangers, Pokemon-guru status and finding connections in a new city thanks to Magic The Gathering. We'll be back next week with a…

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Scott Pilgrim - Subspace Whales vs The World 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

WE ARE GATELEAPERS AND WE ARE HERE TO MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT FANDOMS AND GET GLAD AND STUFF... 1 2 3 4! We leap into the beloved millennial fandom of Scott Pilgrim, to reignite our teen angst and face-off in a battle of the bands (of trivia). Players must answer some ex-based questions, pitch a Scott Pilgrim theme park, and recognize vs The World act…

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Dungeons & Dragons 2: Buckle Buddies vs Twin Magic 1:34:14

5M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

I'm afraid the Iron Gate is of medium toughness, you'll have to Leap over. What happens when a real life D&D group takes a week off from their fun campaign, only to play a series of frustrating and challenging games instead? Gestures at this podcast Audra Stephenson and her real life DM, Derek Logan, team-up against resident trouble-makers Chris Ra…

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303: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC by Joshua Harmon/David Winitsky 40:05

5M ago40:05

40:05

David and Miriam discuss the timeless Jewish questions Joshua Harmon asks in his new play PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. More about David Winitsky and the Jewish Plays Project: https://jewishplaysproject.org/ Find out more about PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic…

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Cast Interviews - Jenn Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 56:42

5M ago56:42

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Jenn Ragain is a fiber artist, a champion and a friend - And this is her life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Jenn takes us on a journey of media obsessions, cook book forts, neurodivergence, Harry Potter regrets, Taylor Swift and so much more. This is the first of many cast interviews that we'll be sharing wit…

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Lost - The LockeOuts vs 4-8-15-16-23-F-You 1:57:44

6M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

It's a Leap of faith, Jack. In our first episode of the new year, Audra sits in the Gamesmaster's chair and hosts a series of trivia games and challenges in the fandom of Lost. So if you feel as though you have to go back (that's a reference), then join us as we revisit this mid-00s network TV icon. https://www.fbuddiespodcast.com/ - Dain's Brillia…

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Episode 27 - Paradigm Shifts in Youth Mental Health with Dr. Doug Bolton 50:00

6M ago50:00

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Doug Bolton! Dr. Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park, IL. He is now speaking nationally, under contr…

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StatLeapers 2023 - Season 3 in Review 1:13:59

6M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Jason has updated, consulted and retabulated (definitely a word) the facts, figures and statistics for Season 3. And what did he find? Number six may shock you! As in, six is a very shocking number. Our annual chat and debrief before we leap into a brand new series on January 11th! Happy New Year, see you soon Leapfrogs! studiomunchie.com - Jason's…

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The Gateleapers Holiday Special 2023 1:52:42

6M ago1:52:42

1:52:42

Who doesn't love a game at Christmas? Join us for a merry trip into the non-specific pop-culture category of "Holiday Time". Is it a fandom? I don't know, how about you ask all the people who watch, eat, listen and wear the same things around this time of year? Looks like a fandom to me! Cast of Players - Jason Nguyen, Audra Stephenson, Ben Robinso…

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Gilmore Girls - Vicious Trollops vs A Team By Kirk 1:39:58

7M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

This is a jumbo-coffee morning. We're playing our first ever Couple vs Couple Gateleapers, via the melodramatic 00s comfort-food that is Gilmore Girls. Motherhood, Friendship and Family - Gilmore Girls is one of the most important TV texts of the early 21st century. So we're going to play a series of silly Mr&Mrs-style challenges as we revisit this…

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302: HELL'S KITCHEN Music & Lyrics by Alicia Keys, Book by Kristoffer Diaz/Nia Akilah Robinson 33:30

7M ago33:30

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Nia and Miriam explore the physical and emotional landscapes of New York City in Alicia Keys' new musical, HELL'S KITCHEN. More about Nia Akilah Robinson: https://www.niaakilahrobinson.com/ Find out more about HELL'S KITCHEN https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2324/hells-kitchen/ You already know about Alicia Keys (but just in case)! https…

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Taskmaster - Products of Misconception vs Moderate Chutzpah 1:33:25

8M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

All the information is on the Gate. It's a very special, meta episode. As we leap into one of the fandoms that undeniably influences what we do here. Welcome to the world of Taskmaster - Meaningless games, nonsense fun, and a guy with an ego dishing out points. Sound familiar? But of course we can't play those games without our special guest player…

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301: & JULIET Book by David West Read, Music by Max Martin and Friends/Susan Bernfield 30:13

8M ago30:13

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Welcome back to Theater Practice, Season 3! Susan Bernfield is back! Join the conversation as Miriam and Suan find unexpected depth and beauty in this joyful, uplifting Broadway musical. Listen to Susan on our LEOPOLDSTADT episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1880898/11525837-203-leopoldstadt-by-tom-stoppard-susan-bernfield.mp3?download=true Find out…

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Nancy Drew - The Softy Boys vs Frank Drew 1:24:44

8M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

It's up to you as Nancy Drew the gun. In the second episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), we leap into one of Audra's near-lifelong fandoms. It's only the greatest video game detective, Nancy Drew. Lots of laughs, returning games and excellent fandom knowledge. But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players…

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Episode 26 - Big Vape and JUUL with Jamie Ducharme 47:20

8M ago47:20

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Jamie Ducharme - author of "Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise and Fall of JUUL" - recently adapted to be a top-rated docuseries on Netflix! Jamie Ducharme is a correspondent at TIME magazine, where she writes frequently about topics related to health and science. She has won awards from New York Press Club, th…

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Transformers - Shelf Warmers vs THOT-Rod 1:19:53

9M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

80s Transformation sound Transformers - An authentic guy! In the first episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), after three years of Jason requesting, we finally leap into the world of Transformers. The Gamesmaster has made a fiendish set of challenges, as Jason presents possibly the best muse ever. But of course we can't play these gam…

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WWE Attitude Era - Head & Boulders vs The Altitude Eraz 1:40:12

9M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

Are you ready? No, I said are you ready... to quiz? Much to Jason's chagrin, we make our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling. This time with a very fitting WWF Attitude Era themed quiz, for episode 3:16. If you know, you know. We're joined by Graham Robertson of the TEN-XT podcast, and executive producer of this very parish - Adam …

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Barbie - Bar-Beez Nuts vs Sugar's Daddies 1:43:00

10M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Do you guys ever think about quizzing? Like everything else in 2023, we leap into the world of Barbie for a series of games about everything from the original dolls, to Greta Gerwig's Barbie Movie. We are joined by special guest player El Atkinson of the queer, accessible theatre company - Rickety Fidgets! And also, making her Gateleapers debut, it…

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Announcements, Podcast Updates + Trialling New Games 1:04:53

10M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Matt, Audra and Jason chat in the studio about the future of the Gateleapers podcast, and how that could involve you (yes, you!). Jason also shares some info on his food truck, and his future with Gateleapers. But don't worry, we're not going anywhere. Unless you wanted us to, and then DO WORRY. If you love this podcast just for the games, skip to …

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Survivor - The F*in' Sticks vs The Survive-W**s 1:58:33

11M ago1:58:33

1:58:33

Two hours, four players, meaningless prizes - Welcome, to Gateleapers: Survivor. We leap into the world of Survivor, for an extra-long chaotic episode of fandom fun. Our special guest players for this episode are Dan of The Movie Cellar podcast, and Taylor of our friend Taylor! Food Bank in SCV, CA - scvfoodpantry.org/donate/ Food Bank in Portland,…

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Indiana Jones - Club Obi Wan vs The Kali Ma's 1:35:58

11M ago1:35:58

1:35:58

Why did it have to be snakes? Because it's cheaper than getting a room full of bees in this town kid! tips fedora, leaps out window We leap into the world of Indiana Jones, for a very classic Gateleapers for a very classic film series. Our special guest players for this episode are Ben Robinson and Jon Williams (not that one) of Geeksploration the …

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207: Bonus: Aaron Neil of LEOPOLDSTADT with the crew at "Unorthodox"! 1:20:58

11M ago1:20:58

1:20:58

Our conversation with Susan Bernfield about LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard was our most popular episode this season. So, we thought you might be interested in this interview with Aaron Neil who plays Ernest from our friends at "Unorthodox, the World's Leading Jewish Podcast". The whole episode is great but if you want to jump right to Aaron, his segm…

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Zelda - Hetsu Maracas vs Tingle's Rosy Rupee Hunters 1:45:27

12M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

It's dangerous to go alone, so thank goodness this is a team game. We leap into The Legend of Zelda for a series of games and challenges, and who better to be joined by for this leap into a legendary Nintendo title, than the SNEScapades - Chase Keys and Emmy Zero! honestpiranha.com for everything SNEScapades. Subscribe to their podcast for retro ga…

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Fandom Flashback Clip Show 2 28:28

12M ago28:28

28:28

Our second collection of clips from our bonus Patreon podcast - Fandom Flashback. A little audio treat for you, until we return with a brand new gameshow next week. If you'd like to support what we do here at Gateleapers - You can do so at patreon.com/gateleapers If you wouldn't like to support what we do, then please ignore the above sentence. Bec…

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Episode 25 - Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren 53:08

12M ago53:08

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Cortney Warren, PhD, ABPP! Dr. Warren is a board-certified psychologist and the author of the new book "Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction." Dr. Warren is an expert on addictions, self-deception, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross…

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Yellow Crayons vs The Hellmouth Hellions 1:46:34

1y ago1:46:34

1:46:34

It's time to Scooby do an episode about one of the most iconic fandoms of all time. Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fans helped define fandom discourse, contemporary fan fiction and online fandom cultures. So let's take a bite! We leap into the Buffyverse for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges set in a blood-sucking high-school. And for this…

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206: WET BRAIN by John J. Caswell, Jr./T. Adamson 37:43

1y ago37:43

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From the howling coyote to the gentle roomba, T. and Miriam dive into the ways WET BRAIN moved and terrified them.By Miriam Weiner

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FromSoftware and Speedrunning - Grace+Bonfire vs Phase Two 1:36:12

1y ago1:36:12

1:36:12

By the lord of comedy gameshows and the dragon of unforgiving stupidity, you shall claim victory. We present to you a fully in-person episode of Gateleapers, with the fandom (kinda) being the FromSoftware game series. We leap into the world of SoulsBourneRing(Die Twice?) for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges. Largely the games we can p…

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Fallout - Tunnel Snakes Rule! vs Tunnel Snakes Suck? 1:39:33

1y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

"War, war never changes." And consistency is a healthy part of life, so we should love and respect the atomic bomb. These opening sentences brought to you by VaultTec. We leap into the post-apocalyptic, atom-fueled world of Bethesda's Fallout, an action RPG video game series. Expect this gameshow to be a wasteland of quips and bits, and why not was…

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Episode 24 - Teen Vaping Trends with Robin Koval 55:07

1y ago55:07

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is the CEO of Truth Initiative, Robin Koval! Since joining Truth Initiative in 2013, Koval has transformed the national award-winning truth® youth tobacco prevention campaign and grown the organization’s world-class research, youth activism, and digital cessation programs. Koval has led the expansion of the t…

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Groot Huggers vs Spacehogs 1:37:51

1y ago1:37:51

1:37:51

"We are Groot," is a heartwarming quote about found family, but only if your group contains someone named Groot. We leap back into the Marvel fandom, this time for a voyage amongst the stars with a raccoon, a green woman, a blue man, a tree and a man who really loves going to expensive churches - It's the Guardians of the Galaxy! We are joined by t…

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Episode 23 - Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Allison Feduccia 51:29

1y ago51:29

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Allison Feduccia, PhD! Dr. Feduccia is a neuropharmacologist, psychedelic researcher, and educator. She is the co-founder of Psychedelic Support, a platform for education and connection to psychedelic practitioners. She began researching MDMA in 2004, and has worked on mental health research at UT Austin, UCSF, NIH,…

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Episode 22 - Opioids, Overdoses, and Pain Management with Dr. Holly Geyer 52:19

1y ago52:19

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Holly Geyer, MD! Dr. Geyer is an Associate Professor of Medicine and consultant in the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine. She is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine and serves as chair of the Opioid Stewardship Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona as well as serving as Medical Director…

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