Best Greg Sara And Ross Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 87 - Lori Seibel of Nebraska on Epidemiology, Rural Life & PBT&B Sandwiches 1:09:50

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Lori Seibel lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she is the President at Community Health Endowment. She grew up about 75 miles away in a small Nebraska town of approximately 200 people. Lori finds hope in how people are so willing to help others. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit bas…

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Exploring the Faith Lives of Emerging Adults - A Conversation with Sara Barton 46:47

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In the latest episode of Discipleship Conversations, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman, sit down with Dr. Sara Barton to delve into the spiritual lives of emerging adults. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education as a university chaplain and campus minister, Sara shares her insights into the unique challenges and rewards of walki…

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Becoming a Missionary Without Ever Leaving Town - A Conversation with Brandon Bell 41:00

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How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in thetown where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry…

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Episode 86 - Scott Leonard of Connecticut on His Career as a State Trooper 1:17:13

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Scott Leonard lives in north-central Connecticut where he retired after working as a State Trooper for approximately twenty years and currently works as an athletic trainer. Scott finds hope in people’s resilience, today’s youth and conversations like this podcast. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(…

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Episode 85 - Andy Ezard of Illinois on Jacksonville, Being Mayor & Crab Races 1:06:03

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Andy Ezard grew up – and still lives – in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he has served as Mayor since 2009. His prior career included working for Governor Jim Edgar, at the state Board of Natural Resources and as Jacksonville City Clerk. Andy finds hope in the younger generation. You can learn more about Jacksonville, Illinois at www.jacksonvilleil.…

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De-Centered Leadership Insights from Pastor as Midwife - A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines 37:11

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In this episode of Discipleship Conversations, hosts Steven Carrizal and Cheryl Russell are joined by Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, lead pastor at Trevecca Christian Community and author of "Pastor as Midwife." Dr. Songer Gaines shares her unique perspective on how midwifery, one of the oldest vocations, provides a timeless and powerful metaphor for le…

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Episode 84 - Pat Keane of Connecticut on Annapolis, the Nutmeg State & Philanthropy 1:08:11

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Pat Keane has spent much of his life in Connecticut, growing up in Waterford and now residing in Suffield. After serving in the U.S. Navy and having a career in real estate, Pat retired to run with his wife Susi the Rukwa Foundation, which does development work in Tanzania. Pat finds hope in the next generation rising through the college ranks. You…

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Dune (LIVE) 53:37

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Chanse McCrary, Mary Lou, and Jack Norman join for this bold retelling of sci-fi epic DUNE, live at UCB Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. BIG NEWS! Philip and Jack have a brand new podcast out now called THE QUICKNESS - check it out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Don’t forget you can watch this TMV episode taped on our new YouTube (plea…

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Episode 83 - William Richter of Kansas on Dialogue, Shared Values & Federalist #10 1:09:10

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Dr. William Richter lives in Manhattan, Kansas, where is a Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University. He had previously served as, among other things, an Assistant Provost and Head of the Political Science department. Bill finds hope in the interesting and inspiring people he continues to meet. You can find more about Kansas Dialogue at www.kan…

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Episode 82 - Doug Teschner of New Hampshire on Polarization, Purity & Brave Politics 47:17

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Dr. Douglass Teschner lives in the area of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is an active member of Braver Angels, founded his own consultancy called Growing Leadership, was involved with the Peace Corps for more than a decade and was a legislator in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1988 to 2002. Doug and host Michael Whidden were conn…

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Inception 58:18

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Jack Norman and Jiavani join for a ridiculous reimagining of the Christopher Nolan hit! Don’t forget you can watch this episode taped on our new YouTube (please subscribe!) as well as watch clips on our new TikTok and Instagram.By Philip Labes

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Episode 81 - Seth Kaplan of Maryland on his book “Fragile Neighborhoods” and Envisioning a New Civil Society 1:03:35

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Dr. Seth D. Kaplan lives in the Baltimore / Washington DC area and is a leading expert on fragile states, lectures at Johns Hopkins University and consults for organizations such as the World Bank and U.S. State Department. In October 2023, he published an amazingly insightful book, “Fragile Neighborhoods”, about how we can repair American society …

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Super Mario Brothers (2023) 1:06:57

4M ago1:06:57

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With Jack Norman and Jiavani! It’s the very first FILMED episode! The Musical Version is even more fun to watch on our new YouTube page. Be our first subscriber? Be sure to also follow our Instagram and TikTok. Don’t miss our upcoming live show THIS FRIDAY, which you can livestream from anywhere! Please note, this episode got a bit wild, parental c…

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Episode 80 - Greg Gerloff of North Dakota talks Ross Perot, Healthcare and Winnipeg 1:06:29

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Greg Gerloff lives in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he raised his family and pursued a career in healthcare, which concluded with him serving as chief executive officer of Altru Health Systems. Greg and host Michael Whidden were connected by Greg’s nephew Adam, who was an elementary school teacher for two of Michael’s children. Greg finds hope i…

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Unveiling Vocational Formation - A Conversation with Dr. Chis Cobbler 48:43

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Join us in this enlightening episode of Discipleship Conversations as we delve into the realm of vocational formation with Dr. Chris Cobbler, a seasoned missional theologian and the newly appointed executive director of the Center for Vocational Formation at ACU Dallas online. Dr. Cobbler brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table as he…

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Episode 79 - Aviva Sussman of New Mexico on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Santa Fe's Desert & the Torah 1:05:29

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Aviva Sussman lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was a scientist for Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sandia National Laboratories involved with, among things, implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and recently started studies of a new, very different topic: the Torah. Aviva finds hope in stillness and in our common …

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Episode 78 - Sara Stahl of Ohio on Small Town Living, Social Work & Mayflies 1:02:35

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Sara Stahl lives in Port Clinton, Ohio, on the southwest shore of Lake Erie, where she is a social worker in the education system. Sara grew up in Port Clinton and attended The Ohio State University. Sara finds hope in her work and the youth and what they can offer the country. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, In…

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Episode 77 - Vishwesh Bhatt of Mississippi on Southern Cuisine & His Oxford Hometown 1:01:52

6M ago1:01:52

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Vishwesh Bhatt lives in Oxford, Mississippi, where he is executive chef for the city’s acclaimed Snackbar, a Southern brasserie and oyster bar and was recognized, in 2019, as the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the South. In 2022, he published a book of recipes and stories called “I Am From Here” which was designated as one of NPR’s “Books we…

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Innovation, the Missional Call, and Reimagining Church - A Host Roundtable Discussion 44:56

6M ago44:56

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Join hosts Tiffany Dahlman, Steven Carrizal, and Jeremy Hoover in the latest episode of "Discipleship Conversations," where they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the pressing issue of church decline and the innovative ways that some Christian faith communities are responding. The hosts engage with an article by Chris Flanders from Missio…

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Diverging Traditions, Merging Faith - A Conversation With Greg Taylor and Jacob Taylor 45:25

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Are you a Christian parent with an emerging adult child that is choosing a different faith than you expected? Are you an emerging adult discovering spiritual renewal as you find a path to faith and spirituality apart from the tradition of your youth? Many Christian families are experiencing a change in their family faith dynamic as emerging adults …

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Episode 76 - Mark Genszler of New York on Spirituality 1:23:23

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Reverend Mark Genszler lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he is the rector for Christ Church Cobble Hill, an Episcopal parish first organized in 1835. Rev. Genszler and host Michael Whidden met this past December at the holiday party of mutual friends. Mark finds hope in the rising generation’s awareness of the world, in the quiet and stillness of …

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Home Alone (LIVE w/ Jiavani, Jack Norman, and Mary Lou) 1:08:08

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Watch the live taping of this episode and many more at the new home for TMV video content, PhilipLabes.com/TheMusicalVersion. Check out upcoming live shows here. You can also subscribe to our new TikTok account! Thanks for a wonderful 2023! See you next year!By Philip Labes

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More Than Just Lighting The Candles – A Conversation About Advent 34:18

9M ago34:18

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It is the season of Advent! Check out our latest podcast episode as hosts Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell, and Jeremy Hoover, discuss Advent and what it has meant to them personally and in their ministries. Whether you're a seasonedAdvent enthusiast or new to the tradition, we invite you to listen to this "Discipleship Conversation…

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Episode 75 - Ed Tomlinson of West Virginia on Classic Liberalism, Depolarization & Waterfalls 1:00:36

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Dr. Ed Tomlinson lives in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he is a Professor of Management at the Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in negotiation and compensation and a Ph.D. seminar on groups and teams. Dr. Tomlinson is also active with Braver Angels, serving, among…

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Everyday Pilgrimage – A Conversation After Talking With Kevin & Shelly Huddleston 34:49

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Walking the Camino de Santiago, as Kevin & Shelly Huddleston did (see Season 5 Episode 10), is a big undertaking. But what if we could see pilgrimage and the lessons of pilgrimage in the everyday of our lives. In this episode, the hosts have a roundtable discussion about finding and implementing pilgrimage in our ministry contexts.…

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Episode 74 - Tami Van of New York talks Construction, Trade Training & Dining thru New York City 1:06:51

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Tami Van lives in New York, New York, where she is the Chief Financial Officer of one of New York City’s premier HVAC contractors. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path from Brooklyn Tech High School and New York University into the construction industry *thoughts on union work *how she has developed the skills to meticulously manage…

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Episode 73 - Max Miller of Iowa talks Capitalism, Government & Iowa Nice 1:07:32

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Max Miller lives in Des Moines, Iowa, where he works for the Federal Trade Commission as an attorney advisor on competition to Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya. Max has experienced living in a variety of different settings, growing up in Des Moines, attending the University of Florida, attending Columbia Law School and working/living in Chicago, Londo…

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Episode 72 - Wanda Battle of Alabama on Montgomery, Dr. King, Love & Community 1:01:43

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Wanda Battle lives in Montgomery, Alabama, where she owns and operates her Legendary Tours company, which teaches about the Civil Rights Era but has a far grander ambition: “to engage in life-changing conversations” that will inspire guests to become their “greatest” selves and be “committed to love, respect, care for all mankind”. Our discussion c…

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Learning Prayer, Community, and Presence on the Camino de Santiago – A Conversation with Kevin & Shelly Huddleston 51:20

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Each day between two and three thousand people arrive in Santiago, Spain as pilgrims. This past summer, Kevin and Shelly Huddleston were two among that number on July 13 as they along with a small group of friends completed a 14-day walk on the Camino de Santiago. In this episode, we talk the two of them about their pilgrimage experience—about how …

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Episode 71 - Ron Heller of Oklahoma talks OKC, Tornadoes & Politics 1:06:59

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Ron Heller is a practicing attorney and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who has lived in Oklahoma City since 1974. Ron and host Michael Whidden were connected by Ron’s son Eric, who worked with Michael in the early 2000s. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his early days: from the ashes of World War II to the life of an "Army brat" to…

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Episode 70 - April Chatham-Carpenter of Arkansas on Applied Communications, Chaos Zone & a Feminist Friend 1:11:33

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Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she is the Chair of the Department of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the negative stereotypes her own family had about Arkansas *wealth disparity *her friendship across political lines with a feminist sc…

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We Are All Prodigals – A Conversation with Greg Ross Taylor 45:13

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Note: Towards the end of this podcast a mention is made of domestic violence. “We are all prodigals.” With this statement, Greg Ross Taylor encourages us to take a new look at perhaps the greatest parable Jesus ever told. In this episode we talk to Greg about his new book Prodigals: Finding Home When We’ve Lost the Way (Leafwood Publishers). Rather…

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Episode 69 - Brady Busby of Arizona on Running for Congress, Army Combat and Healing 1:04:46

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Brady Busby lives in Young, Arizona, where he operates his not-for-profit Ash’s Grove and is running as an Independent for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Brady served in the U.S. Army, specializing in special operations intelligence, and concluding his service as a Chief Warrant Officer. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his seve…

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Episode 68 - Jenae Moxie of Georgia on Being a Bulldog, the South's Siren Song & Stone Mountain Picnics 51:18

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Jenae Moxie lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area, where she works as a corporate attorney for a venerable global law firm. She has lived in various parts of the nation including California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York but would contend that her current home is the very best. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path t…

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Episode 67 - Tamer Kassis of New York on His Bonafide Deli, Egg Sandwiches & Pandemic Perseverance 1:03:06

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Tamer Kassis lives in Nassau County, New York. He owns and manages, with his mother Fera, a neighborhood delicatessen and café, Bonafide, in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The deli was started by his father Kameel twenty-five years ago. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how their business persevered through the pandemic *the differe…

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Episode 66 - Laura Sibony of Oregon talks Nurse Anesthetists, Army Deployments & the Beaver State 1:02:42

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Laura Sibony lives in Portland, Oregon and is pursuing her doctorate in nursing anesthesia at Oregon Health & Science University. She has been a U.S. Army reservist for the last seven years, since graduating from the University of Vermont. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path to becoming commissioned as an officer in the Army *deplo…

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Discovering The Holy Spirit At Work In Our Church’s Neighborhood – A Conversation with Wayne Beason 48:50

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“When we say that God is up to something in our neighborhood, that’s no just abstract or theoretical. That’s a broad way of describing very specific stories that are just waiting to be heard.” Wondering what those stories could be, Wayne Beason decided to ask. What he stumbled on something surprising. While many churches see themselves as God’s way…

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Episode 65 - Connor Rickett of Arizona on Wolves, Conversation & Insight from a Walmart Bathroom 1:15:25

1y ago1:15:25

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Connor Rickett is based in Phoenix, Arizona but, with the remote character of his employment, travels extensively around the United States (especially in the West). In those travels, he studies and photographs wildlife and their surroundings and, perhaps more importantly, has gained optimistic insight into Americans and human beings in general. Thi…

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (LIVE w/ Mary Lou, Jiavani, Sara Caplan, and Jack Norman) 54:38

1y ago54:38

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You’re a wizard Harry… a wild, fast-paced montage of the first Harry Potter film with a raucous, sold-out crowd! Featuring Mary Lou, Jiavani, Jack Norman, and Sara Caplan. Catch our next live show, TMV: Avengers Endgame — on 7/21/2023. I’m going on tour across the US! See if I’m coming to your city here: https://philiplabes.com/tour…

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Episode 64 - Gabriella Timmis of New York talks News Media, Polarization & Staying Sane (and Engaged) 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

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Gabriella Timmis lives in New York, New York and is Director of Social Media for Braver Angels, one of the country’s leading organizations seeking to rebuild bridges across the political spectrum. She grew up outside Detroit, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University and worked at NBC News. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her p…

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Connecting With Emerging Adults Through Green Spiritual Practices Of Simplicity – A Conversation with Falon Barton 52:41

1y ago52:41

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“To be a disciple of Jesus is to love what Jesus loves, and Jesus loves creation.” Why is a large portion of one of the most spiritually rich generation of emerging adults leaving their faith? Falon Barton suggests that it is because their churches (and religion in general) are not addressing their strong value in justice. As one very connected to …

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Episode 63 - Mike Myers of Indiana on Teaching History, Balance in Democracy & Sugar Cream Pie 1:03:50

1y ago1:03:50

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Mike Myers lives in West Lafayette, Indiana and is a lifelong Hoosier. He is currently a high school social studies teacher and previously worked in middle schools as a teacher and administrator. Mike and host Michael Whidden were connected by Dustin McKinney, the guest from podcast episode 51. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the reason…

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MARK CLXXXIV: Strange New Worlds and Secret Invasion! 2:05:54

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We get to double dip this week in new content! Disney's Marvel drops their latese series in Secret Invasion! Paramount continues a strong Star Trek push as the second season of Strange New Worlds is upon us as well! Check us out live every Friday! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2WySd1NZyeWHN21C_xXo Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/geeks…

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Episode 62 - Claire Bishop of Missouri talks KC, Civic-Building Books & American Public Square 55:18

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Claire Bishop lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area and is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of American Public Square, a nonpartisan not-for-profit seeking to change the tone and quality of public discourse in our country. Our discussion covers, among other things: *Kansas City’s many attractions, including its arts and culinary…

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MARK CLXXXIV: The Flash Review 3:12:30

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Finally the Flash is here and all the geeks have seen it! This is a full spoilers review on DC'S latest movie The Flash! Check us out weekly covering all the good stuff in any kind of media. @thebatdaddy52 @myladykitten Ross

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MARK-CLXXXIII-The geeks at the movies 2:06:50

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Another week off proves fruitful for the geeks. Time to recharge and watch a ton of content. We have a lot to bring to you tonight via bigscreen and TV. Special guests content and we are so close to the Flash movie! Glad to be back and reloaded for more chasing squirrels.@Thebatdaddy52@myladykittenRossKylar Merrell- Comics from the kitchenhttps://w…

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Episode 61 - Maryellen Feehery Hank of Pennsylvania on Incentives, Points-of-View and Identity 53:23

1y ago53:23

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Maryellen Feerhery Hank lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has been an attorney for almost twenty-five years, with a specialty in patent law. She and host Michael Whidden know each other from when they were classmates at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1990s. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how a trip to …

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Finding God on a Yoga Mat – A Conversation with Steven Brice 43:01

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“It wasn’t until I stepped on my yoga mat where I was able to reconnect with God in a deeper, more authentic way.” Following an intense dark night of the soul that had him questioning life and faith, Steven Brice found renewal in his relationship with God through the practice of yoga and meditation. As CEO of Yoga 4 Philly, Steven has found a way t…

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The Hunger Games (LIVE w/ Mary Lou, Jack Norman, & Oscar Montoya) 53:47

1y ago53:47

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“And may the odds be ever in your favor…” Taped live at UCB Los Angeles in May 2023. You can see the next live show 6/16/23 at UCB LA!By Philip Labes

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Episode 60 - Matt Smith of New Jersey talks Coast Guard, Ice-Breaking & Flying Airplanes 1:01:32

1y ago1:01:32

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Matt Smith lives in southern New Jersey, where he retired as a Commander after 22 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. While continuing work with the USCG as a civilian he has also been pursuing flight training and recently earned his Private Pilot certificate to fly under Visual Flight Rules. Matt and host Michael Whidden know each other from…

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