Best Adina Hilton Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking Quantum Success with Dr. Victor Manzo Jr. of Empower Your Reality 38:11

4h ago38:11

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In this powerful episode, we chat with Dr. Victor Manzo Jr., the founder of Empower Your Reality. Dr. Vic is a Quantum Mindset Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, and thrice-published author who specializes in helping business owners get unstuck and achieve true fulfillment in their professional and personal lives. Join us as Dr. Vic shares hi…

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Becoming Unshoppable with Mary Ann Stenquist of Money Makeunder 35:14

4h ago35:14

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We invited Mary Ann to ...Tell us a story... In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mary Ann Stenquist, a spending coach and the founder of Money Makeunder. Mary Ann is dedicated to helping individuals overcome the urge to shop and manage their finances better with the money they already have. She shares her insights into the psychology of …

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Embracing Humanity and Living Abundantly with Natalie Lamb of It's Your Choice 49:12

4h ago49:12

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We invited Natalie to...Tell us a story... In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Natalie Lamb, the founder of It's Your Choice, a unique coaching business dedicated to helping individuals and couples embrace their humanity and live enriched lives. Natalie shares her journey of guiding clients through personal and professional crossroads, c…

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Unlocking Your Inner Superhero with Christina Specos of Specos Enterprises LLC 44:46

4h ago44:46

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We invited Christina to ...Tell us a story... In this transformative episode, we talk with Christina Specos, the founder of Specos Enterprises LLC. Christina is a coach, podcaster, and speaker who is dedicated to helping professional women, particularly those over 35, cut through the noise of the fitness industry and adopt high-level habits that tr…

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Empowering Non-Traditional Athletes with Adina O'Neill of REAL Fitness 52:24

4h ago52:24

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We invited Adina of Team B*REAL to Tell Us A Story... Ordinary People Extraordinary Athletes In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Adina O'Neill, a dedicated triathlon and swim coach who specializes in working with non-traditional athletes, particularly women over 35. Adina shares her journey of building confidence, belief, and a sense of bel…

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Into Thin Air / Everest 1:48:08

3d ago1:48:08

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This episode we return to the works of Jon Krakauer to discuss Into Thin Air, the true story of a group of climbers ascending Everest when tragedy strikes. We're cheating a bit this episode, however, because Everest — despite being based on the same events — isn't technically an adaptation of Into Thin Air, but this unique situation gives us plenty…

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Bridgerton (Season 3) 1:42:54

18d ago1:42:54

1:42:54

This episode, we return to a new season among the Ton with the third season of Bridgerton, based on the novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. We examine the many new relationships this season of the show, and the unfortunate return of least favorite character from the books: problematic male love interest. We're also discussing glow ups, h…

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Dune: Part 2 1:56:48

1M ago1:56:48

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This episode, we conclude our discussion on the new Dune films, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the acclaimed novel by Frank Herbert. We discuss creepy murderous children, ask 'what's the deal with lasguns?', and Ian attempts to correct the internet on who Tim Blake Nelson almost played in the film. There's a lot to unpack in this story, …

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Dune: Part 1 1:44:03

1M ago1:44:03

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The time has come! The prophecy foretold! This episode we get to discuss Part One of the new adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve! This novel broke so much new ground in science fiction that it still feels like it's pushing boundaries over fifty years later, and Denis Villeneuve brings this story to life with amazing vis…

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The Birds 1:29:15

2M ago1:29:15

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This episode we look at a classic Hitchcock film, The Birds, based on a short story by Daphne Dumaurier. Although the story is short, it establishes the general premise for the story, but the movie's shift from post-war England to California diverges the subtext of the two versions! We look at the horrors of this premise, the cutting edge visual ef…

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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) 1:32:32

2M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

This episode we look at one of the most famous and unsettling characters of 20th century literature, Tom Ripley, in the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, written by Patricia Highsmith with the film adaptation directed by Anthony Minghella. This is a story of obsession, murder and identity, but also terrible plans, blunt objects, speedos and a waste of…

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Jack Reacher (2012) 1:29:14

3M ago1:29:14

1:29:14

This episode we look at the first adaptation of a Jack Reacher story with the film... Jack Reacher! Starring Tom Cruise and adapted from the Lee Child novel, One Shot. We get to discuss so many things this episode, like Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise's height, and what an asshole Tom Cruise is in this film! We also talk about our beloved hometown Pittsburg…

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Jackie Brown 1:34:16

3M ago1:34:16

1:34:16

This episode we get to discuss the only adaptation in Quentin Tarantino's filmography, Jackie Brown, based on the novel Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard! This story of crime and likable anti-heroes feels typical for Tarantino, so it's surprising how faithful it is to the source material, but we still have plenty to discuss, including genre influences, f…

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1:49:25

4M ago1:49:25

1:49:25

This episode we look at the new adaptation of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan on Disney Plus, created by Rick Riordan himself and Jonathan E. Steinberg. This beloved series explores Greek mythology in a string of wacky hi jinks with the goal of uncovering a massive conspiracy among the Gods. We discuss the humor of the novel, the impeccable cas…

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Killers of the Flower Moon 1:53:13

4M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

This episode we discuss the long awaited adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon, written by David Grann and directed by Martin Scorsese! This story depicts the real life horrors faced by the Osage tribe in the 1920's when they were murdered for their oil money. The book reads like a detective mystery (at points) and yet the movie took a different…

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The Color Purple (1985) 1:49:17

5M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

This episode we look at the classic Alice Walker novel and Steven Spielberg film The Color Purple. The story of Celie and her struggles as a black women in the early 1900's is full of hardships, but there's also plenty of humor and triumph as well, leading us into discussions on everything from intersectional feminism and queer representation, to K…

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Red, White & Royal Blue 1:19:50

5M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

This episode we look at a popular, contemporary romance novel, Red, White & Royal Blue, and the recent Amazon film adaptation directed by Matthew Lopez. We're discussing classic rom-com tropes, a bi-sexual crisis, and asking the big questions, like "Do the members of the Royal Family know how to ride a bike?"…

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Let the Right One In (2008) 1:48:19

6M ago1:48:19

1:48:19

This episode we discuss a coming of age story that is as tender as it is bloody, Let the Right One In, written by John Ajvide Lindqvist with the film adaptation directed by Tomas Alfredson. We discuss this story's themes of violence, some amazing special effects (with one notable exception) and "the blood at home."…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 1:22:32

6M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

This episode we discuss the classic Judy Blume novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and the 2023 film adaptation directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. This story perfectly highlights the trials and tribulations of puberty, family, and the mysterious pursuit of God, all while delivering amazing comedy and beautiful moments between friends and fami…

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The Namesake 1:24:13

7M ago1:24:13

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This episode we look at a popular book from the early 2000's, The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri, and the film adaptation directed by Mira Nair. This story examines what it means to be caught between two homes and two cultures, and how the experiences of second generation immigrants can differ from their parents. But don't worry, we also keep it light …

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The Circle 1:29:13

7M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

In this episode we enter the world of The Circle, a semi-dystopian tale of social media, technology and privacy, written by Dave Eggers with the film directed by James Ponsoldt. We discuss the overwhelming sense of anxiety brought on by office culture, the changing landscape of satire, and putting microchips in the bones of children!…

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Babe (1995) 1:20:00

7M ago1:20:00

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This episode, we celebrate our new dog, Arwen, by discussing a pig (that behaves like a dog) in the classic film Babe, directed by Chris Noonan, and based on the book by Dick King-Smith. We discuss how this film innovated new special effects techniques, the darker aspects of the story, and exactly why Christmas means carnage!…

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1:43:29

8M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

We return to the world of The Hunger Games this episode for the prequel novel and film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. This story answers so many questions we had about the world of Panem, like "Who invented the Hunger Games?" "Do birds have remotes?" and "What if President Snow but …

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Fried Green Tomatoes 1:29:04

8M ago1:29:04

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This episode we discuss the hilarious, tragic, and occasionally grim adventures (if you know you know) of a small Alabama town in Fried Green Tomatoes, directed by Jon Avnet and based on the novel by Fannie Flagg. This episode has us talking about queer and black representation, suggestive food fights and the several(?) twists and the end of the fi…

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The Thing (1982) 1:29:12

9M ago1:29:12

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We close out this October with a horror classic, The Thing, directed by John Carpenter in 1982, and based on the novella, Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. We're talking big hats, dog Oscars, confusing blood tests, monsters that are committed performers, and of course, our thoughts on that ending!…

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The Ring 1:27:26

9M ago1:27:26

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We're kicking off October with a horror classic of the early 2000's, The Ring, directed by Gore Verbinski and based on the novel by Koji Suzuki. This film adaptation (although not the first) brings chills and scares aplenty, while the novel managed to horrify us in ways we weren't expecting. This episode we delve into antiquated technology, questio…

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Jane Eyre (2011) 1:53:55

10M ago1:53:55

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This episode we look at the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre, and its 2011 film adaptation by Cary Joji Fukunaga. This story of gothic romance is one of Adina's favorites and gave us so much to discuss, including the "hideously ugly" leads, the ridiculous pranks of Mr. Rochester and the interesting dom/sub undertones of the Jane's relat…

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Heartstopper Season 2 1:29:58

10M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

The story of Charlie and Nick continues this episode as we discuss Season 2 of the Netflix series Heartstopper, based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman! This season was broken up by a beautiful trip to Paris and featured plenty of romantic tension, acts of kindness, and extreme emotional growth, especially by a certain wacky-haired individual! L…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Adina Hilton Podcasts

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Cover to Credits

Ian George and Adina Hilton

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Tell Us A Story

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Unlocking Quantum Success with Dr. Victor Manzo Jr. of Empower Your Reality 38:11

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Becoming Unshoppable with Mary Ann Stenquist of Money Makeunder 35:14

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Embracing Humanity and Living Abundantly with Natalie Lamb of It's Your Choice 49:12

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Unlocking Your Inner Superhero with Christina Specos of Specos Enterprises LLC 44:46

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Empowering Non-Traditional Athletes with Adina O'Neill of REAL Fitness 52:24

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Into Thin Air / Everest 1:48:08

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Bridgerton (Season 3) 1:42:54

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Dune: Part 2 1:56:48

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Dune: Part 1 1:44:03

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The Birds 1:29:15

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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) 1:32:32

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Jack Reacher (2012) 1:29:14

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Jackie Brown 1:34:16

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1:49:25

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Killers of the Flower Moon 1:53:13

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The Color Purple (1985) 1:49:17

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Red, White & Royal Blue 1:19:50

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Let the Right One In (2008) 1:48:19

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 1:22:32

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The Namesake 1:24:13

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The Circle 1:29:13

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Babe (1995) 1:20:00

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1:43:29

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Fried Green Tomatoes 1:29:04

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The Thing (1982) 1:29:12

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The Ring 1:27:26

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Jane Eyre (2011) 1:53:55

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Heartstopper Season 2 1:29:58

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