Best Aftermath Llc Podcasts (2024)

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Summer Game Feast Or Famine 1:50:36

4h ago1:50:36

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by some guy they know named Ethan Gach to discuss the aftermath (lol) of Summer Game Fest. Ethan was on the ground at the show in LA, so he fields questions about the Geoff Keighley-powered husk that E3 left behind. We ultimately arrive at the same question people do after every single one of these…

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Keigh-3: Day 0 1:42:52

2h ago1:42:52

1:42:52

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley gather on the eve of Summer Game Fest – aka Keigh-3 – to discuss pre-show announcements and an investigation into the show itself. Turns out, it costs $250,000 to buy one minute of trailer time during Geoff Keighley’s summer advertisement extravaganza. And that’s just the beginning, with pricing tier…

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Countdown To Keigh-3 1:42:44

7d ago1:42:44

1:42:44

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley huddle together after another week surviving the slow-mo media apocalypse, this time with (even) more AI. First we discuss Vox Media and The Atlantic’s mystifying decisions to feed their journalists’ work into OpenAI’s woodchipper, shredding years of credibility and goodwill in exchange for a quick b…

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Pokémon Marx To The Polls (With Janus Rose) 2:06:32

19d ago2:06:32

2:06:32

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by Janus Rose, author of Aftermath’s first-ever freelance piece (made possible by subscribers like you!). She tells us about what inspired her to write her piece, which focuses on parallels between Final Fantasy VII and real-world resistance movements in the face of imperialism. Then we discuss IGN…

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Yasuke, Queen 1:33:31

21d ago1:33:31

1:33:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss the new Assassin’s Creed, Shadows, which is set in feudal Japan and stars two main characters: a ninja and a samurai. It looks more interesting than the past few games in the series, if nothing else! Of course, since the ninja is a woman and the samurai is black, a certain subset of gamers ar…

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Xbox Unalive 1:31:31

28d ago1:31:31

1:31:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita take stock of Microsoft’s no-good, very-bad week, in which the increasingly embattled giant shut down four studios, two of them – Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks – beloved by fans. More small games or big franchise hits? Microsoft doesn’t seem to know what it wants. Then we check in on Sony, which i…

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Scanning The Orb-ituaries 2:08:58

1M ago2:08:58

2:08:58

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita ponder orbs. There used to be so many of them in video games. What happened? Where did they all go? And whose idea was it to replace the smooth, satisfying act of vacuuming up orbs with slow, tedious loot grinds? After that, we discuss Another Crab’s Treasure, a Spongebob-inspired Soulslike that’s sur…

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Ep. 140: Draft Aftermath 57:47

1M ago57:47

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The wait is finally over...As this year's 2024 NFL Draft has come to an end. Every team and fan believes they've figured out the missing pieces for their respective franchise. Cory and Chris highlight certain teams who excelled in selections made, while also recognizing a few SURPRISING picks as well.…

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Speaking Of Things That Are Banned (With Matt Kim) 1:28:08

1M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by IGN’s Matt Kim to talk about Stellar Blade, a culture war battleground that, as it turns out, is a perfectly alright video game and nothing more. Seems to happen a lot! Maybe we could all learn something from this. But we probably won’t. Oh well. Then we discuss the impending TikTok ban, which …

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Ep. 139: Please No "Mocking" 43:41

2M ago43:41

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Cory and Chris participate in a couple of mock drafts to discuss some of the automated scenarios during each run. Also, in the "Sweet Spot Trifecta" - they aim to correctly predict 3 players and which NFL teams will select them.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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Ep. 138: All Eyez On Me 49:19

2M ago49:19

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Cory and Chris highlight particular teams who have intriguing decisions to make with their 1st Round selections. Also, the two hosts discuss which "sleepers" to watch in this year's NFL Draft.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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You Don’t Have To Cheer For Big Tech (With Ian Boudreau) 1:30:20

2M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

On this week’s episode, Riley and Chris are joined by games journalist Ian Boudreau. We start by talking about Riley’s stressful quest to get internet in a new apartment, before pivoting to the stressful quests of the Fallout TV show and what it does and doesn’t borrow from the games. Then, we discuss the drama around Marques Brownlee’s review of t…

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Lucy In The Sky With Deathclaws (With Dave Oshry) 1:45:22

2M ago1:45:22

1:45:22

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita are joined by New Blood Interactive founder and Fallout expert Dave Oshry to talk about Amazon’s new Fallout TV series, which just premiered. The general consensus: It’s good! But it’s also very Bethesda-era Fallout, heavily reliant on iconography and references (Stimpacks! Nuka Cola! The Junk Jet fro…

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Ep. 137: Calipari Is Gone..."Hog Wild" 15:03

2M ago15:03

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John Calipari leaves the "Bluegrass State" for "Razorback Country". Who will Kentucky choose as his successor? Listen as Cory and special guest Jeremy Holden name who they believe fits the Wildcats best.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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Ep. 136: Houston Has A Problem?? 42:46

2M ago42:46

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The Houston Texans acquire disgruntled WR/Stefon Diggs. Does this move make sense for the Texans? How will this affect both Josh Allen and CJ Stroud as quarterbacks?? Also, Cory and Chris discuss their team's 1st Round Draft targets.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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[Australian Accent] Doronko Wanko 1:27:13

2M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Luke find themselves wandering a news desert, so they decide to discuss games they’ve been playing recently, almost entirely for the purpose of getting Luke to pronounce the title “Doronko Wanko.” It’s a great moment, worth the price of admission on its own. Then Nathan and Chris discuss Content Warning, a…

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More like A-Why? (With Ed Zitron) 1:59:40

2M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by writer, podcaster, PR guy, and former games journalist Ed Zitron to talk about, well, a lot of stuff. We begin by talking about “media being destroyed by idiots,” as Ed puts it, before discussing Nvidia’s pivot to AI and how it could crash and burn, taking countless jobs with it. Then we discus…

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Misguided 1:40:01

3M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

On this week’s episode, Luke, Chris, and Riley talk about Kotaku's editor-in-chief resigning over guides mandates, our favorite indestructible tech and gadgets, why AI writing in games sucks, and how to get the most out of your local bikeshare program." Credits - Hosts: Luke Plunkett, Chris Person, and Riley MacLeod - Podcast Production & Ads: Mult…

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Ep. 135: NFL Free Agency - Part 3 (Questionable Transactions) 54:05

3M ago54:05

54:05

Signings, Releases, Trades...The NFL Off-Season is in full swing! Hosts Cory Bradley and Chris Liuzzi question specific transactions and explain why they're listed as "head-scratchers". Also, the two list which acquisitions left them feeling certain emotions after those deals were completed.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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Ruin And Recovery In Games Journalism (With Jason Schreier) 2:01:10

3M ago2:01:10

2:01:10

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by their former Kotaku colleague, author and Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, for a special Inside Baseball Week episode of the show. True to the theme, they spend most of the episode discussing the state of games journalism: Are layoffs and site closures a sign that traditional games journalism …

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Ep. 134: NFL Free Agency - Part 2 (QBs) 56:17

3M ago56:17

56:17

Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields...Which franchises will acquire these newly available signal-callers? Cory and Chris provide interesting analysis on each QB, as well as their potential landing spots.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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Ep. 133: NFL Free Agency - Part 1 (Wish List) 40:32

3M ago40:32

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Hosts Cory Bradley and Chris Liuzzi each share "Wish List" preferences to fill their respective team needs this NFL off-season.By Cory Bradley Sports, LLC

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Much Ink Spilled Over Sweet Baby Inc (And Sanrio) 1:38:40

3M ago1:38:40

1:38:40

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss the wild (and wholly inaccurate) conspiracy theory surrounding a small video game narrative studio called Sweet Baby Inc, which has recently taken the internet by storm. It begins with “wokeness” in video games and ends with multi-trillion-dollar investment company Blackrock, so buckle up – a…

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BAH-lah-troh 1:34:27

3M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss the auspicious occasion of three different game development studios – Gearbox, Saber, and Toys For Bob – all escaping from beneath the thumbs of layoff-prone owners in one day. Then we soberly reflect on mass layoffs at both Sony and EA – the other side of the coin in a week that seemed deter…

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Journalism Is Dead, Long Live Journalism (With Lin Codega) 2:01:05

4M ago2:01:05

2:01:05

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Gita, and Luke are joined by Lin Codega of the brand new independent, worker-owned tabletop roleplaying outlet Rascal to discuss the grim state of journalism – Vice announced that it plans to shut down its website and lay off hundreds of people seconds before recording began – and the potential of publications like 4…

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Broadway Dreams & TikTok Streams- Bruce Brackett's Remarkable Road to Recovery 49:16

4M ago49:16

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"I have days where I really struggle, especially this last week. I was really down in the dumps, depression, everything, struggling with my own sobriety and questioning my worth and self-sabotage and that imposter syndrome." Bruce Wayne Brackett is a passionate advocate for nurturing the well-being of young people and a visionary in the world of pa…

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Xbox’s Excess Of Excuses About Exclusives (With Ash Parrish) 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Luke are joined by The Verge’s Ash Parrish to discuss Microsoft’s weird podcast about its plans for a non-exclusive but still mostly exclusive future, which will involve dedicated hardware but will also circumvent the need for it? Look, it’s more weird decision-making from a company that seems to have a bl…

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Nine Years Old and Smoking?! A Journey Through Recovery 30:25

4M ago30:25

30:25

Trey Ellis shares his journey from early drug use to transformation and recovery. He also opens up about dealing with loss and heartbreak, and his readiness to help others in their recovery. Trey emphasizes the need for individuals to take control of their lives and break the cycle of addiction. To support the Podcast and become a member go to ko-f…

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Disney And Fortnite Sitting In A Tree, S-Y-N-E-R-G-I-Z-I-N-G 1:19:39

4M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, Luke, and Riley discuss Disney’s $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games for an even bigger slice of the Fortnite pie, as well as all the ways Disney has stumbled into gaming success (and failure) in the past. This gives way to a conversation about the sanitized Disney of the modern day and where, with corpora…

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Chapter One | Part Two | The Tragedy 58:42

4M ago58:42

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Disclaimer: The content presented in ‘UBB: A Coal Miner’s Story’ is for informational and educational purposes only. The views, information, or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any other person, company, or entity. This podcast series is a non-profit project and does not aim t…

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Chapter One | Part One | The Tragedy 51:12

4M ago51:12

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Disclaimer: The content presented in ‘UBB: A Coal Miner’s Story’ is for informational and educational purposes only. The views, information, or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any other person, company, or entity. This podcast series is a non-profit project and does not aim t…

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Chapter Three | The Recovery 56:26

4M ago56:26

56:26

Disclaimer: The content presented in ‘UBB: A Coal Miner’s Story’ is for informational and educational purposes only. The views, information, or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any other person, company, or entity. This podcast series is a non-profit project and does not aim t…

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Chapter Two | The Investigation 1:17:32

4M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Disclaimer: The content presented in ‘UBB: A Coal Miner’s Story’ is for informational and educational purposes only. The views, information, or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any other person, company, or entity. This podcast series is a non-profit project and does not aim t…

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Dealing With Failure and Maintaining Your Cool 34:02

4M ago34:02

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In this episode, Aaron and DJ explore the challenges parents face when they feel like they have failed. DJ Stutz, an experienced parenting facilitator, shares her insights from working with women in prison and homeless shelters. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence and compassion as a parent, even in difficult situations. DJ also…

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Death Discoursing And Suicide Squawking 1:53:58

4M ago1:53:58

1:53:58

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley share their thoughts on the new and characteristically over the top Death Stranding 2 trailer, which gets everybody talking about the industry’s favorite auteur: Ken Levine. OK, first they discuss Hideo Kojima and his place in video games as one of the only people who gets to do His Whole Thing at su…

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Living with ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder 33:17

5M ago33:17

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In this episode, Aaron interviews Heather Harrington about ADHD in girls. They discuss the societal expectations that lead to the underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and the challenges they face in school and college. Heather shares her personal experience with ADHD and borderline personality disorder, highlighting the importance of getting a proper ev…

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An (Activision) Blizzard Of Bad News 1:50:24

5M ago1:50:24

1:50:24

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Gita, Chris, and Luke were planning to talk mostly about Palworld, the new Pokemon-with-guns sensation that’s sweeping several nations, but then gut-wrenchingly massive layoffs happened across Microsoft and the gaming giant it recently acquired, Activision Blizzard. We discussed which parts of the company are most im…

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Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doomscrolling 1:37:25

5M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

On the first-ever episode of Aftermath Hours, Aftermath's flagship weekly podcast, Chris, Nathan, Luke, and Riley discuss the recently unveiled Indiana Jones game, Ubisoft's vision of a subscription-based future and whether or not we truly own our video games (hint: we don't), and -- relatedly -- the death of series like Rock Band, which necessitat…

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Mind Mapping, ADHD, and Medication 41:14

5M ago41:14

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Stephen Rowley is a psychotherapist and writer who specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression. This conversation explores the topics of ADHD, mind mapping, medication, and the language of dreams. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the defense mechanisms that arise from trauma and the need for patience and unconditional love in parent…

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Parenting From a Place of Love 33:25

5M ago33:25

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Parent Coach Jim White joins us today to talk about parenthood, things you should never say to your teenager, and how to give your child responsibilities and trust. Jim has been a family coach for over 20 years, and as a father of six, he knows a lot about parenting. "My name is Jim White. I am an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment …

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Cannabis is Addictive!? 29:29

5M ago29:29

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Is Cannabis the harmless medicine a lot of people say it is? For Luke Worsfold, it was not. He lost his mother to addiction and started smoking weed at 11 years old. After losing his business and becoming addicted to other substances, Luke found sobriety and became an addiction counselor in the UK. Hear his opinion on how cannabis can be an addicti…

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What REAL OCD Looks Like 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Today we have a special Christmas Eve episode of Beyond Risk and Back. The holidays can be a stressful time, especially for those who suffer or have loved ones who suffer from OCD and disassociative disorders. Erik Da Rosa stands as a beacon of connection and understanding in the realm of mental health advocacy. His journey began with heartfelt exc…

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Stop Disordered Eating By Eating More?! 40:19

6M ago40:19

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Today we have a very special episode of Beyond Risk and Back. We are talking about disordered eating, what causes it, how it affects people of all genders and ages, and the counterintuitive solutions provided by today's expert. Ilona Phillips is a specialist in the field of disordered eating and a coach who helps people re-regulate, and reclaim hea…

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Violence in Teens- What to do When Your Child Threatens You 40:42

6M ago40:42

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Today we are joined by Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. "Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider is a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach, and corporate trainer. She is the author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, March 2022). Simmons Sc…

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Addiction and the twelve steps, to hell and back 43:06

7M ago43:06

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Our guest, Leslie La Vie, opens up about her harrowing journey through addiction, homelessness, and her battles with various substances. Leslie's experiences highlight the importance of the support system provided by her sponsor and the AA community, especially for women and girls navigating the tumultuous path to recovery. She provides insight int…

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The Trailer 1:48

6M ago1:48

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Twenty-nine coal miners died in a tragic explosion deep within the hills of rural West Virginia. The shockwave of this event ripped through the community, the nation, and the world, as we learned this disaster was preventable. Well over a decade later, their memories remain with the will of the locals to never forget – and also those held responsib…

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College Funding and Admissions, It Is Never Too Late! 21:38

7M ago21:38

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Today we are joined by Dr. Beasley a veteran, educator, and college prep expert. Dr. Beasley is here to share a wonderful message for parents, no matter your age or background, it is never too late to go to college, and there is always a way to get funding and financial aid. "Since 2011, Dr. Beasley and his team have helped students qualify for ove…

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Al-Anon, spirituality, and trying to fix a broken kid with broken parents 48:15

7M ago48:15

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Today we are joined by Reverand Rachel Harrison, a spiritual minister, mother, and recovering alcoholic. She has come to Beyond Risk and Back to share her story with us, about how she struggled to help her own son with his addictions while struggling to control her own. Rachel talks about Al-Anon and how it helped her in her path to recovery, and h…

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Porn, The Demon In Our Device 38:48

7M ago38:48

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Today Aaron touches on the subject of porn addiction, a real problem teens today are facing all over the world. JK is an addiction recovery specialist at Elevated Recovery where he helps men 18 plus overcome their vice. How does he know how to escape this trap? Because he himself was once addicted. Even though JK usually works with adults, his advi…

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Burnout, A Parent’s Worst Enemy 31:33

7M ago31:33

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Today we are joined by Dr. Joe Sherman to talk about burnout and its serious effects on parents and their mental and physical health. Dr. Joe has been a pediatrician for over 30 years and now works with professionals to help them avoid and overcome burnout. Joe talks to us about his own experiences and lays out a clear explanation of burnout as a p…

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