Best Benjamin Patterson Podcasts (2024)

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DetoxPod 179: Ryan Bentham (Podcaster/Educator) 58:32

10d ago58:32

58:32

Hey everyone! I'm bringing back my friend Ryan Bentham, who some of you may know from having appeared in three previous Detox episodes, and who others may know from the Life on the Swingset podcast. Ryan (AKA Prof) and I talk (somewhat loosely) about sexy stuff, but we also talk about his long road back from a major health setback and how going thr…

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DetoxPod 178: Brian Wilkins (Educator/Music Exec) 55:57

24d ago55:57

55:57

Brian and I befriended one another nearly two decades ago, and while we've been peripherally in touch in the years since our work relationship ended, we had our first face-to-face LONG conversation in quite some time earlier this year. Turns out Brian's made some moves since our early days. Now based in L.A., Brian discusses his upbringing, talks a…

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DetoxPod 177 : Benjamin Wagner II (Filmmaker/Musician/Podcaster) 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

I'm excited to welcome Benjamin Wagner back to the show! Ben is a musician and filmmaker who, in previous lives, was a high-ranking exec at MTV News as well as at what is now Meta (Facebook, Instagram, etc). Ben recently completed a film called "Friends and Neighbors", in which he charts his own journey through abuse and trauma. We talk a bit about…

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DetoxPod 166: Chad Pearson (Music Industry Exec/Dad/Good Dude) 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Chad and I go back at least fifteen years. When we met, he was working for a gospel label, but he didn't have the "holier than thou" attitude a lot of Christians have. We became friendly, and I became more intrigued as I got to know his life a little better. He's the son of missionaries, grew up in Papua New Guinea, he's the parent of a Black child…

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DetoxPod 165 : Kevin Patterson (Author/Educator) 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

With this appearance, my friend Kevin A. Patterson ties the record for most Detoxicity appearances. This is his fourth time on the pod, and my man drops gems every time. Kevin is the author of "Love's Not Color Blind; Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Relationships", he co-authors the "For Hire" series of graphic novels, …

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DetoxPod 164 : Cameron Mazzeo (Social Worker/Therapist) 1:19:15

3M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

In this episode, Cameron Mazzeo, a NJ-based licensed clinical social worker, shares his personal journey and what inspired him to create a private practice that caters to alternative lifestyles and relationships. Cameron and I discuss the importance of expanding his practice to include other communities, such as the kink community and ethically non…

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DetoxPod 163 : Tony Pacitti (Dad/Husband) 55:48

3M ago55:48

55:48

I don't need to throw out content warnings for this show anymore, right? It's pretty well-known that heavy stuff is discussed here. In this particular episode, Tony Pacitti shares his experience of becoming a father, and dealing with his wife's postpartum depression and psychosis all in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic's early days. It's a lot f…

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DetoxPod 162 : Matt Kovatchis (Podcaster/Coach) 58:57

4M ago58:57

58:57

In this episode, I chat with Matt Kovachis, who is a life coach and the host of the podcast "The Men in The Arena". Matt shares his journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Matt talks about the pivotal moments that led him to make changes in his life, including ending a long-term relationship. He emphasizes the importance of seeking support a…

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DetoxPod 161 : Tarik Carroll AKA AMIR (Musician/Visual Artist) 59:08

4M ago59:08

59:08

In this episode, Tarik Carroll (AKA AMIR), a Brooklyn-based creative, photographer, musician, and fat liberation activist, shares his journey of self-discovery and healing through art. He discusses the intersection of photography and music in his life and the role of art in his healing process. Tarik also delves into the concept of fat liberation a…

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DetoxPod 160 : Ned Donovan (Actor/Creator) Returns! 1:13:20

5M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

I'm super psyched to welcome actor and creator Ned Donovan back to the show. Ned first appeared back in Episode 49, recorded at the height of the pandemic, and discussed the loss of his parents, a medical hiccup in his performing career, and growing up in Maine. In this conversation, Ned catches us up on the last three years in his life and shares …

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DetoxPod 159 : Josh Antonuccio (Musician/Educator) 52:24

5M ago52:24

52:24

Josh Antonuccio is the director of the school of media studies at Ohio University, and as such, encounters hundreds of impressionable young folks annually to help advance them in their media careers. Josh also runs the university's annual Music Industry Summit, an annual event that has brought legends like Run the Jewels and Jason Isbell to the ins…

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DetoxPod 158 (Valentine's Day Special!): Kristopher Lovestone (Author/Sex Educator) 57:26

5M ago57:26

57:26

In this conversation, Mike and Kristopher discuss various aspects of sexuality, intimacy, and personal growth. They explore alternative options for intimacy and healing, such as working with certified sexual bodyworkers. They also discuss the importance of making sexual wellness more accessible to the average person. The conversation delves into re…

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DetoxPod 157 : Elliot Aronow (Wearer of Many Figurative & Literal Hats) 1:10:25

5M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

In this conversation, multi-hyphenate Elliot Aronow discusses his work in helping men advance spiritually, creatively, and sartorially. He highlights the problem of stereotyping men's work and the importance of breaking free from societal expectations. Elliot shares his personal journey, from his early interest in fashion to his career in media and…

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DetoxPod 156:Ethan Schiff (Integrative Health Coach) 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

In the name of starting 2024 on a path of personal betterment and delivering positive, powerful messages I am psyched to welcome Ethan Schiff to the show. Ethan is an integrative health coach (find out what that is when you listen), and discusses the importance of connecting emotional and physical health. He shares his personal journey of weight lo…

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DetoxPod 155: Justin Levenson (Author/Executive) 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Justin Levenson, a music industry professional and author, shares his journey of mentorship, service, and maintaining a positive mindset. Growing up in a multicultural household, Justin recognized the impact of music educators and mentors in his life. He emphasizes the importance of balance, service, and self-love in his personal and professional g…

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DetoxPod 154: Mark Marshall (Musician/Educator) 1:05:00

7M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Mark Marshall shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a successful musician and composer in New York City. He discusses the challenges of living with disabilities and the impact of a toxic environment on his life. Mark's love for music and his desire to escape his situation led him to pursue a career in music.…

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DetoxPod 153: Robert Brooks Cohen (Screenwriter/Author) 1:00:30

7M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Robert Brooks Cohen, is a screenwriter, podcaster (Two Bi Guys), and the author of the new book "Bisexual Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance and Authenticity". In this episode of Detoxicity, Rob shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a bisexual man. He discusses the challenges faced by bisexual men and the shifting at…

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DetoxPod 152: Nick Gordon (Music Exec/Ethical Hedonist) 1:02:53

8M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Nick Gordon is a veteran music executive and is also the owner and proprietor of Love, Velma, a music and lifestyle venue in Ellenville, NY. Over the course of our conversation, Nick traces his history in the music industry and discusses how he's managed a lot of the potentially damaging habits that come with the rock and roll lifestyle. He also di…

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DetoxPod 151: A Discussion About IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) With Micah & Stephanie 1:25:53

8M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Content warning: Graphic discussions about physical and emotional abuse, and suicide. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women is a victim of physical intimate partner violence at some point in their life. Sadly, I don't think that's a surprising statitistic. What you might find surprising is that 1 in 4 men is a …

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DetoxPod 150 : Almar Reyes (Tech Exec, Dad) 55:44

9M ago55:44

55:44

I do most of the sourcing when it comes to finding guests for the show, but every once in a while a friend surprises me by saying "hey, I'd like to be a guest". That was the case with my dude Almar Reyes, who I've known for something going on twenty years via the internet. Almar is a Bay-Area based veteran of the tech world, and is most recently ad…

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DetoxPod 149 : Chris Loper (Coach/Author) 51:34

9M ago51:34

51:34

Chris Loper is a habit coach based in the Pacific Northwest. What is a habit coach, I bet you're asking. Well, listen to the episode and it'll all be explained to you :-) Chris is also a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie and we talk about how his penchant for thrill-seeking led him down a bad path, only to come to a head after a near-death experien…

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DetoxPod 148: Dave Holmes (Writer/Actor/Pop Culture Obsessive) 54:48

10M ago54:48

54:48

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Dave Holmes to the podcast. You might know Dave as an MTV VJ and host of TRL, you might know him as an author (his memoir, Party of One, is excellent), you might be familiar with his work as an actor, podcaster, even as an advice columnist. Dave's relatability and his pop culture obsessiveness have contributed to…

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DetoxPod 147 : Bill Harrison (Therapist/Musician/Author) 55:52

10M ago55:52

55:52

Bill Harrison is a licensed therapist working in the Chicago area. He specializes in men's issues, and works primarily (although not exclusively) with creatives/people in the arts. Bill has also spent many years working as an artist himself. Prior to devoting himself to mental health, he was a successful gigging musician. Our conversation follows B…

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DetoxPod 146 : Yawnyblew Returns 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter YAWNYBLEW visited us for Episode 134, and folks enjoyed our conversation so much that I got several requests to bring him back. Well, what our listeners want, our listeners get! My second conversation with Yawny focuses on the ups and downs of the music industry and how he has struggled to maintain mental health p…

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DetoxPod 145 : Sonny Harding (Educator/Musician) 49:53

1y ago49:53

49:53

This episode features my friend Sonny Harding. He's based in the Atlanta area, and in addition to being a drummer and a fairly new Dad, he's also a high school teacher. Education is a profession that fascinates me, and I ask Sonny how he picked that as a vocation and we also talk about the generational divide that naturally exists between teachers …

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DetoxPod 144 : Tommy Mattera (Coach/Counselor) 55:03

1y ago55:03

55:03

Hi everyone! This episode features counselor/therapist Tommy Mattera, who is based out in California. He specializes in men's work, helping men through issues with relationships, anxiety, depression and raising families. I'm endlessly curious about what drives mental health professionals to choose their work, and Tommy talks about the experiences t…

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DetoxPod 143 : Luke Wesley (Musician) Returns 1:08:46

1y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Luke Wesley initially appeared on Episode 109, but our conversation felt unfinished in a lot of ways. We've hung out a couple of times in the year since recording, and finally got it together to press the record button. What came out is a really transparent, sometimes funny, sometimes dark conversation about loss--loss of connection (due to the pan…

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DetoxPod 142: Gregory Flynn (Coach/Facilitator) 54:19

1y ago54:19

54:19

I've had a few coaches and mental health practitioners on the show over the years, but few have seemed as genuine as Gregory Flynn. Based in Seattle, Greg is the host of a podcast called "The Bind" and co-founded The Seattle Men's Circle, which started right as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020 and continues to this day. Greg and I talk about…

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DetoxPod 141 : Micah R (Creator/Mental Health Advocate) 1:20:59

1y ago1:20:59

1:20:59

I say this all the time, I know: this is a good one! Micah R is the host and creator of a YouTube series called Realistically Free. He and I initially connected for an episode of his podcast, and we talked for two hours and change. Then the internet ate it. I hate the internet sometimes. We then talked for almost two hours for Detox. Thankfully a) …

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DetoxPod 140 : Edward Miskie (Actor/Author) 57:11

1y ago57:11

57:11

Our latest conversation is with actor, writer and author Edward Miskie, who is based in New York City. Edward hightailed it out of his rural Pennsylvania town almost immediately after graduating from high school not only because he wanted to pursue a career in theater, but because he was outed by a church elder when he was still a teenager. He neve…

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DetoxPod 139 : Tyler Gobble (Artist) 55:45

1+ y ago55:45

55:45

CW; descriptions of physical and sexual assault. This episode features an interview with Tyler Gobble, an artist based in Indiana. Tyler and I chat about his rural upbringing and the positives and negatives that come with that. We go in depth about his experiences with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, and we talk about how thos…

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DetoxPod 138 : Tyrone Scott (Attorney) 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

My guest for this episode is entertainment lawyer Tyrone Scott. We've had this chat on the books probably since late 2020, and I'm glad we were finally able to make this happen. Tyrone was brought up as a military brat, all over the US. He was inspired to study law by an episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and moved to NYC the day after passin…

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DetoxPod 137 : Ahmad Jooma (Artist/Creator) 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

Hi Folks! this episode features coach & creator Ahmad Jooma, who I believe is my first guest from the UK! One of Ahmad's missions is to help young people conquer fear by using art, and one of the ways he does so is via his character "Shook Man". He and I chat about the origins of this character, as well as his own journey to self-confidence. You'll…

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DetoxPod 136 : Larry Jaffee (Journalist/Author) 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

This episode finds me chatting with Larry Jaffee, who started and runs an initiative called Making Vinyl, which focuses on the manufacturing and upkeep of vinyl production in the music industry. Larry also wrote a book called Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century, about the re-emergence of vinyl records over the course …

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DetoxPod 135 : Sean McNamara (Musician) 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

54:25

Hey Everyone, this week's episode is a chat with musician (and my former co-worker) Sean McNamara. Sean and I talk about culture shock (he grew up in suburban Connecticut and went to college in New Orleans), grief and loss (his mother passed away when he was in his early twenties), dad rock (Sean is a white guy in his early thirties--i feel like th…

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DetoxPod 134 : YAWNYBLEW(Songwriter/Musician) 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

Johnny Gonzalez is an L.A. based/NYC born multi-disciplinary artist. He is Grammy nominated for his work with H.E.R. and currently co-hosts a podcast called "BIIGGER Than Our Dreams", based on his experiences being a plus-sized queer POC artist. I was fortunate to guest on an episode a few months back. Johnny and I talk about the masculine/feminine…

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DetoxPod 133 : Benny Benack III (Musician) 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

Benny Benack III is a trumpeter and jazz/standards vocalist originally from Pittsburgh PA and now making his home in Harlem, NYC. He's built up quite a following over the years, and has a new album scheduled to be released this spring. Benny takes us through his childhood, where he almost seemed pre-ordained to be a musician (most of his family wor…

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DetoxPod 132 : Adam Bernard (Journalist/Cancer Survivor) 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

59:35

This week's episode features someone who does interviews for a living, journalist Adam Bernard. Adam and I met many years ago when I was doing the PR thing professionally and reaching out to music bloggers. His Adam's World blog is still very much active. He's one of the Last of the Mohicans when it comes to music bloggers. More germane to this int…

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DetoxPod 131: Orie Givens IV (Journalist/Reporter) 1:00:47

1+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to one of my favorite human beings, Orie Givens IV. Orie is the director of communications for an LGBTQIA+-related non profit and I originally befriended him because of his work as a producer and host of the radio show Queer State of Mind, which airs every Saturday on Radio Free Brooklyn from 12-2 PM …

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DetoxPod 130 : Mike Guichet (Psychotherapist) 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

My intention wasn’t to post two episodes dealing with sex and relationship therapy back to back, but…here we are. Mike Guichet is a psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy. He’s based in Northern California, which appears to have a booming need for practitioners! Mike and I met five or six years ago at a conference in Toronto, and our conversat…

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DetoxPod 129 : James Ferrigno (Dating/Relationship Coach) 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

James Ferrigno is a dating and relationship coach based in the San Francisco area. His practice is largely centered around authenticity, which sadly isn’t something that gets touted as leading to success in the dating world. I do a bit of digging into what led James to this work, as he has a pretty rich background that precludes his career as a coa…

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DetoxPod 128 : John Hill (Writer/Bodybuilder) 54:58

1+ y ago54:58

54:58

I met John Hill it must have been a decade ago through the magic of social media. John ran a blog called Pop Music Notes and as a music blogger myself, we connected pretty quickly.A lot can change in a decade or so, and while music has changed and our relationships to social media have changed, John and I have stayed in touch. While our conversatio…

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DetoxPod 127 : Julian Velard (Singer/Songwriter) Take 2! 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

53:45

Three years is a lot of time (although I'm still attempting to process the fact that this podcast has been an ongoing concern for almost that amount of time). Lives can change dramatically in that time span, and that is the case with the person I'm interviewing, singer/songwriter Julian Velard. Since he and I last spoke for the pod (Episode 30), Ju…

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DetoxPod 126: Jack McDonald (Journalist/Comedian) 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

58:18

Happy early Thanksgiving. I hope you're all set to spend a few days with loved ones. Sorry there wasn't an episode last week. The recording I planned to use had some massive audio Gremlins, which is disappointing because I thought it was a really good conversation. Anyway, this week's episode features an interview with journalist and comedian Jack …

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DetoxPod 125 : Chad Dryden (Business Owner/Journalist) 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

In this episode, I'm talking to Chad Dryden, who is the co-owner of The Record Exchange, an independent record shop in Boise, ID. Our conversation covers quite a bit, from transitioning into ownership to the fact that Chad and his family actually moved to Ohio from Boise during the pandemic, which puts something of a challenge into owning a busines…

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DetoxPod 124 : Clay Fernald AKA Clay N Ferno (Marketer/Podcast Host) 58:55

1+ y ago58:55

58:55

This episode's guest, Clay Fernald (AKA Clay N Ferno), was voted the Most Popular Man in Boston back in 2005, thanks to MySpace (those were the days, huh?) In those days, Clay did marketing and promo for The Middle East, one of Boston's most legendary concert venues (I've maybe seen 100 shows there). These days, Clay does his own thing: he's an ind…

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DetoxPod 123 : Roman Rimer 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

Roman Rimer is an actor, improv performer, radio host and activist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Roman and I discuss activism and allyship in various communities. We discuss the gentrification of San Francisco and how he tries to stay true to the city's original spirit of being a place for those who often exist on the margin…

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DetoxPod 122 : Dan Wilson (Songwriter/Musician) 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

48:00

Dan Wilson is a Grammy-Award winning musician and songwriter who has scored hits as a member of the band Semisonic ("Closing Time"), as a solo artist (his EP Dancing on the Moon was released earlier this month), and as a collaborative songwriter with Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, John Legend and more. Dan and I discuss his history of collaboration…

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DetoxPod 121 : Cornell Verdeja-Woodson (DE&I Specialist) Round 2 56:12

2y ago56:12

56:12

I'm super stoked to be bringing Cornell Verdeja-Woodson back to the podcast. Cornell is the head of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the meditation app "Headspace" (I've used it, it's great) and also runs Brave Trainings, LLC, an organization that provides a starting point for organizations to unpack sensitive diversity topics through …

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DetoxPod Bonus: Bill Bodkin Returns! 55:05

2y ago55:05

55:05

Bill Bodkin originally appeared on Detox back on Episode 33. He is the founder and editor in chief of The Pop Break (a pop culture website) and hosts so many podcasts that even my workaholic ass had to take my hat off and bow in his honor. We revisit many of the themes from our original chat in this episode, including coping with COVID-19 as an imm…

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