Best Blush Media Podcasts (2024)

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Banning Roblox, Olympic Maths and D23 Announcments 1:01:12

1h ago1:01:12

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Roblox is now banned in another country for child exploitation. These are serious allegations, so we're lucky serious journalists have investigated and uncovered the reasons why Roblox isn't great for kids. We discuss the issues and whether Australia should follow suit. Mathematicians have worked out the optimum swimming stroke, and are training sw…

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Friendships: The Ultimate Biohack 1:08:58

1h ago1:08:58

1:08:58

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian dives into FRIENDSHIPS. She shares some stunning & fascinating statistics on the importance of friendships, and how the strength of your social ties influences your physical health, emotional & mental wellbeing, your lifestyle & habits, and your finances & success. She also shares tips on how to make friends outsi…

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Attack of the crickets! 1:32:47

4d ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Please do not mind the crickets in Tom's backyard! They were out in full force for this episode. Not his weeks show, we break down the recent SummerSlam, dudes beating on women at the Olympics, the Disappearance of the former President of the US and much more!By Tom & Joe

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Am I the A**hole: Period Accidents, Feeling "Other," & Defined Abs 57:24

7d ago57:24

57:24

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down Reddit's AITA submissions. This month's AITA roundup includes period accidents, incels, ceasing to be vegan, children's dietary restriction, meeting your partner's friends, dealing with difficult people, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to …

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Is Manifestation Ruining Your Life? 7 Steps to Undo the Damage 1:10:08

7d ago1:10:08

1:10:08

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian brings you an episode that is based on a profound life experience that she had. She discusses the dark underbelly of manifestation--the constant yearning and needing for more. The constant desire to want to "quantum leap" into the thing you want, or "collapse timelines" so you can have it sooner. She goes over how…

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Dakota Blushing steps into the Ring 43:38

20d ago43:38

43:38

By Tom & Joe

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Warframe CEO on Live Service Games, Jim Shooter on Modern Marvel and Cocaine Sharks 49:40

14d ago49:40

49:40

The CEO of Warframe developer Digital Extremes has explained why he thinks there hasn't been another Live Service hit like Warframe. Jim Shooter, a former Marvel head, has some thoughts on modern comics - There isn't enough dialogue apparently. Sharks in Brazil have gotten their fins on large amounts of cocaine from drug smugglers. Everything human…

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Your Questions Answered: Making Excuses to Text & Guys Who Won't Commit 58:53

26d ago58:53

58:53

Per the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions! This month, we get into playing games in dating, making excuses to text, long-time flings who won't commit, and laxatives. Hiwa also shares lots of stories from her early stages of dating Aussie, and what you can learn from them. As always, if you enjoy this episode,…

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Episode 11: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: College Athlete Resolves Social Anxiety and Obsessive Disorder 17:24

24d ago17:24

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“Jack”, a standout golfer, discusses the process by which he resolved his conversation anxiety, social avoidance, and obsessive perfectionism. His healing journey started when his parents initiated treatment when he avoided going to a cocktail party during school vacation. He never would have initiated treatment on his own. His anxiety was driven b…

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Most Hated Songs 1:18:59

29d ago1:18:59

1:18:59

This week on the show, TOm and Joe break down their most hated songs of all time. We also talk about the recent developments in the Presidential race and Biden stepping down as the Democratic nomineeBy Tom & Joe

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Viggo Mortensen on Franchies, The Indie Games Bubble & Why We Blush 57:18

21d ago57:18

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Viggo Mortensen hasn't been seen in any big franchises since Lord of the Rings. He's got a very good reason for that, and he isn't likely to go back. At least he's willing to tell us why. We've seen a lot of great indie games in the last few years, but it's starting to look like the bubble might be popping. Sooner or later it'll be back, but at wha…

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Martin Bryant (The Port Arthur Massacre) 2:22:02

26d ago2:22:02

2:22:02

Join us for episode 1 of season 3 of TCK. In this one, we're covering a wannabe surfer, wannabe rizzy boi by the name of Martin Bryant who also committed the 3rd worse single person mass shooting in history. He's a rizzed up turd, that's for sure. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all o…

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3 Ways You Can be a Better Partner in Relationships 47:23

29d ago47:23

47:23

This week's episode is different from our usual...it's a lot more off the cuff, no notes, no outline, just stream of consciousness. There is a very good reason for the *unprofessionalism* that you will find out when you listen. That being said, there are some amazing tips on how to be a better girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband/partner/person in rel…

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Bruce Banner and the Hulk 1:39:09

28d ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Well it's been a crazy few weeks. Trump was almost assassinated, a ton of celebrities passed away, and Tom and Joe both apologize for something in this episode for totally separate things. This is an episode you do not want to skip!!By Tom & Joe

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Ants Performing Surgery, Why We're Addicted to Games and Goodbye Crunchyroll Comments 52:49

1M ago52:49

52:49

A species of carpenter ants will perform surgery on their wounded comrades. These gory scenes take place after vicious battles with other ant colonies. This is the first time that surgery has been observed in non-human animals. Much has been made of video game addiction, which is a real and scary thing. But not every case is medical addiction, and …

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5 Wellness Trends that Will Destroy Your Life & 2 that Live Up to the Hype 1:17:47

1M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back discussing the 5 most harmful wellness trends that you have probably been exposed to and are in danger of falling victim to. She also breaks down 2 trends that are really on point and you should absolutely listen to. Topics covered include: insecurities, gut health, the nervous system, inner child work, re…

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Happy Whales, Eve Open Source & Hollywood Exodus 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

Scientist have found that whales are happier when humans are not around, and this was during the first year of the COVID-19 Pandemic, when human activity on the ocean was limited. Which begs the question do whales really hate humans? Eve Online's creator CCP Games have decided to go open source...will this make the game immortal? Only time will tel…

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Am I the A**hole: Rigid Wellness Routines, Diet Culture, & Insecurities in Relationships 1:18:11

1M ago1:18:11

1:18:11

The second Tuesday of the month is for AITA submissions! This month is extra special because we have a second voice, my friend Merita, chiming in on the submissions. We get into rigidness with wellness routines, showing your partner videos, the debate between body positivity vs. the health effects of obesity, and more! As always, if you enjoy this …

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Carl Panzram Part 6 1:42:07

1M ago1:42:07

1:42:07

We're here. This is it. The conclusion to the turbulent, butthole filled life of Carl Panzram. In this episode, we leave everything on the table. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours!Visit 11:59 PLUS or https://w…

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Sick again 1:42:59

2M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Joe and Tom come back from another one of their hiatus's. Joe was sick and Tom was tortured at the Carnival. We talk about our Money in the Bank predictions, our review of "Who Killed WCW?," and discuss the recent Presidential debate. Plus, the debut of a family member at the end of our show.By Tom & Joe

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UnSocial Multiplayer, The Curse of Geoengineering & GTA the Movie 48:21

1M ago48:21

48:21

A classic MMO designer thinks modern MMOs aren't giving players enough ways to play together. MMOs have changed over the last 20 years, and are no longer the only way to play with your friends. So what's really behind the changes? A new study suggests geoengineering might actually just move the issue from one place to another. Who will bear the con…

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Gut Health 101 with the Godfather of Colonics, Gil Jacobs 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

This week, Gil Jacobs joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on Blush. Widely known as the "Godfather of Colonics," Gil Jacobs is a prominent figure in the world of colon hydrotherapy & cleansing. His approach to colon hydrotherapy and deep tissue cleansing has gained him a significant following and a reputation for pioneering effective methods of detoxific…

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Carl Panzram Part 5 1:17:01

1M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Join us for Part 5 of the life and crimes of Carl Panzram. The man that completed enough sexual crimes for 29 criminals, and did it all with but one penis. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours!Visit 11:59 PLUS or…

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Episode 10: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Pharmaceutical Rep Resolves Chronic Public Speaking Phobia and Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous 12:03

2M ago12:03

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“Bill” had achieved a relatively high level of success in sales relying on one to one scenarios and spontaneous interactions with physicians in hospitals. Career pressure and advancement required that he face the anxiety scenarios that he had been very adept at avoiding; group presentations and meetings. In fact he had been avoiding job opportuniti…

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Your Questions Answered: Best Friends, Anxious Attachment, Neural ReWiring, & Fermented Foods 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

In honor of the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This week, we spend a lot of time talking about friendships: best friends, insecurity in friendships, anxious attachment in friendships, social anxiety, and more. We also go really deep into fermented foods & how they can help anxiety, along with other foods …

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Carl Panzram Part 4 1:23:45

2M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

Join us for Part 4 of our 6 part series on Carl Panzram. This is the one that comes directly after part 3, but right before part 5. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours!Visit 11:59 PLUS or https://www.patreon.com…

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Tom’s Trip 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

By Tom & Joe

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Save TF2, Save The Crow and Save Arctic Foxes 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Team Fortress 2 has been overrun by bots. A new campaign to save this game from the hackers and cheaters who are ruining it begs Valve to make a difference. We discuss how this relates to the Stop Killing Games campaign and the various ways Valve and the community can save the game. By all accounts, The Crow's reboot will not be any good. Can it be…

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My 7 Step Protocol For Quitting Laxatives & Fixing Your Gut Health, Pt. II 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian resumes explaining how she healed her chronic constipation and became regular. She goes deep into gut health, and some potentially surprising things that affected her gut health. She also discusses lifestyle remedies that are annecdotally effective, but didn't work for her; and really simple lifestyle changes that…

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Carl Panzram Part 3 1:51:56

2M ago1:51:56

1:51:56

Join us for Part 3, where we dive into 7 years Carl spent in the Oregon State Prison. This episode has an astonishingly low amount of rape, so that's pretty groovy. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours!Visit 11:5…

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Am I the A**hole: Nervous System Dysregulation, Polyvagal Theory, & the Vagus Nerve 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

The second Tuesday of the month means that it's an AITA episode! This week, we get into submissions about difficult bosses, procrastination & poor time management, panic attacks, waking up late, coregulation, and more. We spend a lot of time diving deep into the nervous system, dysregulation, polyvagal theory, liver cleansing, communication, and mo…

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Our favorite album covers part 2 1:48:33

3M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

The time has come to determine our favorite album cover of all time. From 29 albums, all the way down to 1. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get mad at the other first? Listen and find out! recorded 5/30/24By Tom & Joe

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Paid Mods, Microsoft Recall and GRRM's Rants 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Sorry about the audio quality on this one. The people responsible have been fired out of a cannon into the sun. The problem has been fixed and we'll be back to our usual quality next week. Should we pay modders for their work? After hundreds of hours playing modded games, and even designing some mods himself, Professor's got some thoughts on this. …

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My 7 Step Protocol For Quitting Laxatives & Fixing Your Gut Health 49:28

3M ago49:28

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This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down one of her most frequently asked questions: how she quit laxatives, fixed her gut health, and was able to overcome her lifelong battle with chronic constipation. Note: this episode is a 2 parter, and will be resumed in 2 weeks. The whole episode will cover the gut microbiome, foods and lifestyle factor…

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Episode 9: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: "Discovering Self-Nurturing after Decades of Self-Help & Therapy" 6:14

3M ago6:14

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“Richard”, a successful businessman and dedicated family man describes his “core” work of self-acceptance that had been eluding him after experiencing “every type of motivational technique from positive thinking to programming your unconscious”. His long term struggle with social anxiety grew out of his “conflict with authority figures and his fath…

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Why Gamers Smurf, The End of Anime, Adults Only Social Media and Poo Pills for Parkinsons 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

According to surveys, most gamers Smurf - that is high level players using a low level account to stomp noobs. So why do you do it, and is it as bad as it sounds? The end of anime's Golden Age may be upon us. Miyazaki says so, but he's just won an award for anime. So is it self-deprecating humour or bragging? The Australian government has suggested…

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Your Questions Answered: Gut Microbiome & Lower Abdomen Bloating 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This month, we get into lower abdomen distention, strengthening your gut microbiome, inflammation & anxiety, and why some people are more prone to gut issues than others. We also get into Hiwa's recent colonic experience, some new things that she's experimenting wit…

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Carl Panzram Part 2 1:28:13

3M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Join us for Part 2 of our series on the life and crimes of Carl Panzram. I would describe this one as having a lot of rape. Too much, even. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours!Visit 11:59 PLUS or https://www.pat…

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Stop Killing Games Update, Isekais Are Off the Rails and Pig Butchering Scams 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

The UK has issued a response to the Stop Killing Games campaign with a possible angle of attack. Remember to keep signing your local petitions to help make a change. The creator of Ghost in the Shell Arise thinks Isekais are off the rails and that the real world doesn't suck that much. Has he been outside recently? AI deepfakes are being used in a …

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5 Easy Tools to Make You Hotter, Happier, & More Popular 1:11:27

3M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian addresses 5 different tools & tactics that you can incorporate into your life that will help you look better, feel better, and be able to show up as your best self. Best of all: we give clear, actionable, advice that you can immediately start implementing. We get into inflammation, bloating, fighting, shame, highs…

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Episode 8: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Performance Anxiety and Hyper-hidrosis Resolved Without Medication: Successful Lawyer 12:10

3M ago12:10

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Hear “Kevin”, a successful lawyer describe insightfully how he learned to resolve his hyperhidrosis-driven public speaking anxiety and fear of being noticeably nervous. He describes how he controlled his “internal critical script”, which in turn stopped his sweating during a business meeting. While learning to control his “perfectionism” he states …

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Carl Panzram Part 1 1:46:32

3M ago1:46:32

1:46:32

Join us for Part 1 where we breakdown the riveting and violent life of Carl Panzram. A man so perverse and violent that even the Devil would watch out for his butthole around him. Ad-free episodes, and hours of extra TCK content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional h…