Best Bykov Podcasts (2024)

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Seth Godin Masterclass: A Guide To Living A Purposeful Life 34:45

9M ago34:45

34:45

Episode 62: Seth Godin is a twenty-time best-selling author, entrepreneur, and most of all, a teacher. His writing has been read by millions across 37 languages and his teachings have transformed generations on business, creativity, and personal growth. A special thank you to Jim Ziolkowski for making this interview possible and an additional thank…

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Oxford Sex Researcher Explains Why Humans Cheat: A Conversation with Macken Murphy 1:02:57

10M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Episode 61: Macken Murphy is a scientist, writer, and educator on human mating behavior. He has gained popularity for his snappy, research-based TikTok and his weekly podcast about animals, Species, recommended by both Apple and BBC’s Wildlife magazine. He is currently researching male beautification at the University of Melbourne and holds degrees…

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Meet The Man Building The Modern Day History Channel 1:05:59

10M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Episode 60: Andy Jiang is the internet’s favorite storytelling detective. Through his short and long-form content, he has uncovered some of the world’s most incredible hidden stories. 0:00 Intro 0:10 The greenscreen effect 1:18 Investing in production 3:26 A previous guest 4:32 Why hidden stories? 8:15 The right story to tell 11:36 Sourcing stories…

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Meet The Man Who’s Built 2,341 Schools In The Developing World 1:11:51

11M ago1:11:51

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Episode 59: Jim Ziolkowski is the founder, president, and CEO of buildOn, a non-profit organization that builds schools in developing countries and runs community-service programs for underserved high school students in America. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Creator Camp 1:00 What is buildOn? 2:33 Early childhood 4:19 A journey to service 10:58 Fear of the unkno…

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An Unfiltered Conversation with Timm Chiusano and Max Reisinger 1:03:41

11M ago1:03:41

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Episode 58: Timm Chiusano is a Fortune 100 Creative Executive by day and a TikTok creator by night. He’s highly respected for his ability to blend the art and science of effective marketing in both his professional and personal life. This episode features a special guest host: Max Reisinger. He is a creator and entrepreneur documenting what it mean…

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The Secret Truth Behind A Teenage Creator Career 1:26:20

11M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

Episode 57: Annie Long is a 16-year-old student, content creator, and entrepreneur. Don’t let her young age fool you, though. Annie is a socially savvy, story-conscious leader on a mission to help Gen Z young women to leverage their youth through purpose-driven productivity to impact their communities. 0:00 Intro 0:21 LinkedIn DM 2:49 Why create? 4…

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Meet The Activist Defunding Fox News 36:50

11M ago36:50

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Episode 56: Claire Atkin is the cofounder of Check My Ads, a nonprofit aiming to defund disinformation online. To date, they have taken money out of the pockets of several prominent far-right outlets, most notably Breitbart. Now, they have set their sight on their toughest opponent to date: Fox News. 0:00 Intro 0:27 A polarizing road trip experienc…

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The Untold Story of TikTok's Viral Buddhist Monk 1:00:11

11M ago1:00:11

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Episode 55: Venerable Tri Dao is a Theravada Buddhist monk with 1.3 million followers on TikTok. He is on a mission to inspire the world through his own change and transformation. 0:00 Intro 0:12 The rise of the celebrity monk 3:28 Scaling impact through social media 6:35 Mental fortitude 11:03 A hotline for happiness 14:28 Finding comfort in relig…

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The Hope We All Need Before This Election with Christopher Haugh and Jordan Blashek 37:54

3+ y ago37:54

37:54

Episode 54: A Democrat and a Republican road trip across America. This is their story. You can buy Union at https://www.unionthebook.com/

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Clickbait, Algorithms, and Critical Thinking: Depolarizing Today’s News with Arjun Moorthy 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

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Episode 53: In the age of clickbait and biased news, we have lost faith in legacy institutions to provide us with the information we need. Arjun Moorthy is the CEO and co-founder of The Factual, a tech startup providing unbiased news on trending topics. The Factual’s wide array of products helps its users analyze how credible a story is based on a …

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Filling The Civics Education Gap with Thanasi Dilos 34:18

3+ y ago34:18

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Episode 52: Thanasi Dilos is the 17-year-old co-founder of Civics Unplugged, a digital-first team and community of Gen Z leaders committed to building a brighter future for American democracy, and a National Geographic Young Explorer. Thanasi is a civics and social activist uplifting youth work by collaborating with fundraising platforms to drive r…

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Turning Eco-Pessimism Into Eco-Activism with Clover Hogan 46:28

3+ y ago46:28

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Episode 51: Clover Hogan is a 21-year-old climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety, and the founder of Force of Nature - a youth-led organization empowering Gen Z to step up, rather than shut down, in the face of the climate crisis. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of For…

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Pessimistic About Politics? Listen To This… with Mitchell Rosenberg 29:07

3+ y ago29:07

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Episode 50: Politics is inaccessible. Mitchell Rosenberg is on a mission to change that reality. Mitchell Rosenberg is the founder of Simplified, a media startup focused on creating new ways to engage with politics via short form explainers. He is also a legislative assistant for California Governor Gavin Newsom. Connect with Mitchell Rosenberg: ht…

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Where Does Black Lives Matter Go From Here? with BLM NY President Nupol Kiazolu 47:12

4y ago47:12

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Episode 49: Over the last two months, there has been increased attention on Black Lives Matter. Today, however, the news cycle is beginning to divert its attention from the movement. This week, we spoke with Black Lives Matter NY President Nupol Kiazolu to determine how Black Lives Matter will move forward now that it isn’t “trending.” Nupol is a p…

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Destroy Your Social Media Addiction with Cal Newport 1:14:34

4y ago1:14:34

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Episode 48: Addicted to social media? You don’t want to miss this week’s episode with Cal Newport! Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including…

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Gary Vaynerchuk Speaks On Polarization 13:04

4y ago13:04

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Episode 47: The episode you have all been waiting for! Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee) is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holdings company, as well as the CEO of VaynerMedia, an advertising agency for Fortune 100 clients. Over the last decade, GaryVee has been integral in the social media space, both as a personality and as…

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Authentic Travel: Is it the key to ending polarization? with Jules Hatfield & Christine Williams of Don’t Forget to Move 44:18

4y ago44:18

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Episode 46: Travel might not seem polarizing at first, but when you take into account racial, economic, and cultural differences, things get more complex. This week’s guests are Jules Hatfield and Christine Williams are the dynamic duo from Don’t Forget to Move, an award-winning travel blog that focuses on uncovering the coolest destinations around…

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Can you have a “civil” conversation about controversial topics online? with Aaron Golbin of Debateisland.com 41:45

4y ago41:45

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Episode 45: As difficult conversations about race, income inequality, and public health continue across the globe, we wanted to bring you an episode that highlights a unique aspect of this moment in time: digitalization. Social platforms have shown immense potential in raising donations and disseminating of crucial, often overlooked, information. H…

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Will it go viral? with Max Reisinger 1:25:32

4y ago1:25:32

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Episode 44: Max Reisinger is a 17-year-old content creator and entrepreneur. You may recognize him from his most popular videos where he has filmed a day in his life at public school in France and in America. His YouTube channel alone has over 10 million collective views and close to 200,000 subscribers upon releasing this episode! More recently, M…

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Use This Communication Strategy To Get WHATEVER You Want with Keisha Brewer 37:35

4y ago37:35

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Episode 43: You don’t want to miss this masterclass in strategic communication! This week’s episode is sure to help you in both your personal and professional life. Keisha also drops some gems on how activists can effectively communicate their message to actualize change in light of the recent attention to #BlackLivesMatter. So, make sure to tune i…

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A Venture Capitalist’s Top Tips for Young Entrepreneurs with Justine Humenansky of Dorm Room Fund 23:11

4y ago23:11

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Episode 42: Justine Humenansky is a managing partner at Dorm Room Fund, a venture capital firm designed to help student founders go from the earliest stage to the seed stage and beyond. Dorm Room Fund provides founders with a strong network of investors, world-class mentors, and a $20,000 check. They have invested in 200 startups who’ve raised $400…

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America is Dying... (but not for the reasons you think) with Dr. Jonathan Metzl 31:56

4y ago31:56

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Episode 41: Jonathan Metzl has spent his career researching some of the most polarizing topics in America including race, gun policy, mental health, and healthcare policy. He is the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the Director of the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashvill…

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Cutting Through The Noise As A Music Producer with Benny Brisk 33:48

4y ago33:48

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Episode 40: What do meditation, solitude, and grit have in common? Benny Brisk, 18, employs all these unconventional strategies to improve his music production game. Check out Benny’s music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/24bxJV826IMRCcJCR9e6L9 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/benny-brisk/id1462475833 Instagram: https://www.…

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The Economy Is Down, But Is Innovation Up? 14:17

4y ago14:17

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Episode 39: We’ll see you when we see you. Want us to address a specific topic? Message us: https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast Music By: Dj Quads @ https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads © 2020 The Debate Without Debate LLC

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Choosing Happiness with Gly Gabriel 27:05

4y ago27:05

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Episode 38: He went to Harvard. He worked for Morgan Stanley. And then, everything changed. Join us as we talk to Gly Gabriel about his journey to becoming a vision execution coach and keeping happiness as your North Star. Connect with Gly: https://www.glygabriel.com/ Episodes coming daily. Want us to address a specific topic? Message us: https://l…

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Joey Bykov's Ideal Home Workout 15:35

4y ago15:35

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Episode 37: Want to learn how Joey got so fit without any equipment? Tune into today’s episode for a breakdown of the workouts he is implementing! Episodes coming daily. Want us to address a specific topic? Message us: https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast Music By: Dj Quads @ https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads © 2020 The Debate Without …

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How Is Politics Changing During The Coronavirus Outbreak? 18:16

4y ago18:16

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Episode 36: Democrats and Republicans are unifying to address this crisis but division still prevails. Plus, Joey and Asher give their hot takes on how coronavirus policies will impact America and affect voting! Episodes coming daily! Want us to address a specific topic? Message us! https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast Music By: Dj Quads…

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So You’re Quarantined? Here’s How To Not Go Insane ;) 7:31

4y ago7:31

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Episode 35: Feeling anxious and stressed about the coronavirus? Joey and Asher provide some insightful tips to prevent social distancing from becoming social isolation.Episodes coming daily!Want us to address a specific topic? Message us:https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast© 2020 The Debate Without Debate LLC…

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How To Alleviate Your Boredom During The Coronavirus Outbreak 7:28

4y ago7:28

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Episode 34: We know that these times are bringing a lot of changes. One of those changes: tons of free time. Joey and Asher discuss some solutions to alleviate your boredom during the coronavirus outbreak and update you on how they are doing. Episodes coming daily! Want to address a specific topic? Message us! https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdeba…

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How Does TikTok Fame Affect Mental Health? with Zoe Seliktar 37:27

4y ago37:27

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Episode 33: Hey! We talked with Zoe Seliktar about some amazing stuff this week. Hope you enjoy! Drop us a message on our socials: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ - Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com - Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well! …

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How To Help People Change with Everett Smith of SeeChange 41:23

4y ago41:23

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Episode 32: Everett and Asher talk about SeeChange, a platform that rewards you for doing good! Listen closely for this DWD exclusive uncovering the whole process. Have a differing opinion? Drop us a message on our socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutd…

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Justin Lafazan: Next Gen’s Plan To Energize Youth Entrepreneurs 35:52

4+ y ago35:52

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Episode 31: Hey! We talked with Justin Lafazan about some amazing stuff this week. Hope you enjoy! Drop us a message on our socials: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ - Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com - Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well…

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Roundtable 3 - What Is It Like Growing Up Liberal In The South? with Asher Desai and Bradley Fugetta 37:10

4+ y ago37:10

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Episode 30: Welcome back to the DWD podcast and to a continuing segment on the podcast called the Roundtable: a series where we invite multiple guests on the pod to have a discussion about a particular topic. This week’s topic: what is it like to grow up liberal in the South? Our two guests, Asher Desai and Bradley Fugetta, discuss their experience…

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What Is It Like Running A Political Campaign? with Sam Kehoe 49:29

4+ y ago49:29

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Episode 29: What is it like organizing a campaign? Is capitalism the best economic system? Should the USA retreat from being the leader of the Global World Order? This week, Asher had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Kehoe. Sam is fresh off of organizing a campaign for Seattle City Council as campaign manager for Gene Burrus. He has a ton of u…

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Fridays For Future: Activism & Politics With Anna Grace Hottinger 31:30

4+ y ago31:30

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Episode 28: Hey! Hope you enjoy our episode with Anna Grace Hottinger from Fridays For Future! Nitty-gritty stuff: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message …

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Saving Mom & Pop Shops with Charles-Andre Jolly 14:51

4+ y ago14:51

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Episode 27: Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode! This week, Asher talked with Charles Andre Jolly, co-founder of Sky Water Financial, a financial services startup that focuses on helping mom and pop shops. If you enjoy this episode, let us know by rating and commenting on Apple Podcast. It really helps us grow the project and shows us th…

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Nourish America - Solving The Hunger Crisis Through Community Action! 16:16

4+ y ago16:16

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Episode 26: Hey! Hope you enjoy our episode with Shreya from Nourish America! Nitty-gritty stuff: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as…

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What Happens When We Stop Watching The News? with Everett Smith of Young Democracy 34:55

4+ y ago34:55

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Episode 25: This week, Asher moved into college. As a result of his orientation, he barely had time to watch the news or keep informed. Check out this episode of The Debate Without Debate Podcast in collaboration with Young Democracy to hear what happens when politically conscious young adults take a break from an ever consuming 24/7 politics-news …

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It's Time For A Change... 3:03

4+ y ago3:03

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Episode 24: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well! Music Credit: Dj Quads Track Name: Process Music By: Dj Quads @ https://soundcl…

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Sound Bite Politics - How We Got Here & What We Can Do To Solve It 20:00

4+ y ago20:00

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Episode 23: Two weeks ago, twenty Democrat hopefuls went on stage in Detroit, Michigan to make their pitch for President of the United States. The debates featured many passionate attempts to capture the American electorate’s support. However, as we watched these debates, we couldn’t help but think that there was a massive misstep in the debates: t…

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How Do We Solve Our Global Poverty Crisis? with Jackson Labell-Nevard and Alexa Shamie of The Transition Project 37:22

4+ y ago37:22

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Episode 22: How do we end global poverty? This week, Jackson Labell-Nevard and Alexa Shamie of The Transition Project hopped on a call to help us answer this pressing question. The Transition Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to find employment for financially disadvantaged individuals while ensuring that they smoothly transition into t…

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He Dropped 70 POUNDS In One Summer with Aaron Souferi 22:54

4+ y ago22:54

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Episode 21: He dropped 70 POUNDS in one summer. Many of his own friends couldn’t even recognize him after the transformation! Aaron Souferi came on the pod this week to discuss his transformation, bullying, and how he keeps the weight off. Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.face…

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Nadya Okamoto - Building A Menstrual Movement 48:04

4+ y ago48:04

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Episode 20: “One in four women struggled to afford period products in the last year because of a lack of income. The first city wide study that was done about period poverty in St. Louis found that 46% of low-income women had to choose between a meal and period products every month. Periods are the number one reason why women miss school in develop…

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How To Start A Media Company with Mark Hughes and Shlok Sharma of New Voice Media 52:27

5y ago52:27

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Episode 19: Ever wanted to start a media company? Ever wonder how news media can transform to become more fact-based and less partisan? Well, we got you covered on this week’s episode! Mark Hughes and Shlok Sharma of The New Voice Media Group hopped on the pod to discuss their startup story and how they are learning to empower Generation Z through …

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Roundtable 2 - The Afterlife with Aman Jaisinghani and Ryan Kim 51:37

5y ago51:37

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Episode 18: A Hindu, a Christian, and two Jews walk into a bar… This week’s episode is a continuation of our Roundtable series. The Roundtable is a series where we bring two of our friends on the podcast to discuss a specific topic. This week’s topic: what happens to us after we die? Fan favorite Aman Jaisinghani and Ryan Kim popped by the studio t…

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Health Living As A Young Adult with Drew Goldman 58:45

5y ago58:45

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Episode 17: Drew Goldman joined the DWD team for our first interview of the summer! Drew is one of the healthiest kids we know, always making time for his physical health with proper eating habits and hitting the gym. This week, we walked about how he started his fitness journey, what keeps him committed to this lifestyle, and the one thing he woul…

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Pod Doc 3 - Our Parents Were Right? 21:00

5y ago21:00

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Episode 16: Our parents were right.... But what were they right about? Tune in this week to find out! The Pod Doc is a series where we will feature some shorter content in an audio documentary format. Check out our Goodreads account for our book recommendations! http://goodreads.com/thedwdpodcast Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/…

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Pod Doc 2 - Class of 2019, What We Learned 27:56

5y ago27:56

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Episode 15: Asher just finished up his last classes in high school. He’s been thinking a lot about his senior year in high school and decided that, this week on the podcast, he would talk about what he has learned. Along with his thoughts, his peers from across the WORLD sent in their own lessons. Thank you to everyone who submitted! The Pod Doc is…

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The Roundtable 1 - School Drug Policy with Josh Samuel and Kidest Wolde 50:46

5y ago50:46

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Episode 14: Welcome to the 1st Roundtable! The Roundtable is a series where we bring two of their friends on the podcast to discuss a specific topic. Prior to the conversation, our guests research that particular topic in order to have a research-based conversation about our opinions. This week, Josh Samuel (aka JSB) and Kidest Wolde (aka KHW) came…

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Being "Big Different" with Shane Elias 1:04:32

5y ago1:04:32

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Episode 13: “It’s a way of expressing myself. No one has the same style. I started out with streetwear, the whole Supreme stuff back in 4th/5th grade. And then you evolve. You find yourself through fashion… What you wear is who you are.” – Shane Elias Shane Elias is the definition of “big different.” He follows his own path, ignoring his criticism …

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