Best Illustrated Research Podcasts (2024)

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Craig Steckbeck, Creative Director, Mentor, Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Innovation 42:52

9h ago42:52

42:52

In this special episode of the Kirk and Kurtz Design Podcast, Kirk Visola and Andy Kurtts welcome the incredibly talented Craig Steckbeck, a creative powerhouse with nearly two decades of experience in the design industry. As the founder and creative director of Mind the Font, Kirk sets the stage with his signature enthusiasm, introducing Craig, a …

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Goons Cancel Scott Cawthon By Accident (Part One) 49:05

33m ago49:05

49:05

The children's horror game series Five Nights At Freddy's turns 10 years old this month, and what better way to celebrate than continuing this show's accidental running theme of game developers being shitty people? You might have heard that Scott Cawthon, the creator of Five Nights At Freddy's, is a Republican donor who stepped out of the public li…

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Is Elon Musk’s X Corp. Weaponizing the Government Against Advertisers Who Left Twitter? Also Reconciling NWA Nostalgia with Ice Cube’s Move Away From His Signature Demeanor 41:50

2h ago41:50

41:50

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss X Corp.’s recently filed lawsuit against advertisers for what it calls an illegal boycott relative to what its owner, Elon Musk, says he’s about (1:04). The guys also discuss Ice Cube’s flirtation with figures like Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, particularly in light of his particular legacy in hip hop music …

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Activating Lunar Alchemy 32:03

23h ago32:03

32:03

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her amazing authors, Sydney Francis.Reverend Sydney Francis is an instructor, spiritual leader, and author of Activating Lunar Alchemy. Her 30-plus-year study and practice of art, astrology, healing, and the sacred mysteries illuminate her alchemical work with the Moon cycle and personal trans…

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UNLOCKED: Dave Barry: 90s Influencer (Patreon Bonus Ep) 1:07:55

5d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Steve's on vacation so enjoy another freebie from the Patreon vault! We're talking about syndicated newspaper humor columnist Dave Barry and his early internet exploits. On the one hand, he's probably the reason I know about Mr T Ate My Balls. On the other hand, he's a Libertarian who got teased off of his own Usenet fan group for ranting about his…

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Richard Moniz, Founder Rich Insights Research, Eye-Tracking & Neuro & Emotive Methodologies for Small and Mid-size CPGs 37:11

5d ago37:11

37:11

Join Kirk Visola, founder and creative director of Mind the Font, and Andy Kurtts, founder and creative director of Buttermilk Creative, as they dive into the fascinating world of consumer research with their guest, Rich Moniz. Rich Moniz, founder of Rich Insights, brings over a decade of experience in the research industry. His company helps brand…

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Project 2025 Reveals the Radicals in Conservatives’ Clothing; Reaction to Olympic Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Exposes Society’s Gender Classification Confusion; and Checking In on the Latest Scientific ... 1:00:35

7d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Project 2025, what it represents, and why Republican nominee Donald Trump has started distancing himself from it (1:15). The guys also react to the gender controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Olympics (32:04) and discuss a recent story on technological advancements in cloud seeding an…

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Foster Father & Son or Slave Master & Slave - A Researched Account of Australia’s Shared History 28:16

8d ago28:16

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Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her amazing authors, Davina Woods.Davina Woods was born and raised in Brisbane. Although she always knew she was Aboriginal, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that she discovered her Kuku-Djungan ancestry. She attended local schools and achieved a Diploma of Teaching in 1979 from the North Brisb…

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Caught My Neighbour Jerking (Part Two) with Erik "Hot Dad" Helwig 46:59

13d ago46:59

46:59

Last we left off, the voyeur and the exhibitionist finally locked eyes after months of foreplay. Like dogs chasing cars, they now have absolutely no idea what to do now that they've found each other. How far will things escalate? Listen to find out! Hot Dad links: https://www.patreon.com/hotdad https://www.youtube.com/@HotDad https://www.twitch.tv/…

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Manuel Martinez: Concept artist and illustrator at The Symbol Syndicate 41:47

14d ago41:47

41:47

Join Kirk and Andy as they welcome the incredibly talented Manuel Martinez. Manuel, an extraordinary illustrator, artist, and concept developer, shares his journey from an academic path to becoming a renowned comic artist. Known for his intricate storytelling and dynamic artwork, Manuel talks about his inspirations, challenges, and the evolution of…

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California’s $20 Minimum Wage May Not Be the End of The World - Murder of Sonya Massey Reveals the Disconnect in Police Hiring - Living Life in a Black Hole 52:16

14d ago52:16

52:16

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss California’s move to raise the minimum wage to $20/hour for workers at large fast food chains and the hollow predictions of doom and gloom (1:17). The guys also discuss the lack of negative incentives in police hiring in America in light of the murder of Sonya Massey (20:20) and react to the theory that has bee…

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Caught My Neighbour Jerking (Part One) with Erik "Hot Dad" Helwig 1:19:20

20d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

In 2008 it was a lot harder to covertly photograph your neighbor, but one Goon certainly went above and beyond in his quest to expose to neighbor's masturbation habits. We're joined by musician Erik Helwig, who has been delighting the internet for years as Hot Dad, so we get to have some fun shop talk about making comedy and music on the internet a…

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Culture Series: “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” a Book by Neil Postman 41:00

23d ago41:00

41:00

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss Neil Postman’s “Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business,” the 1985 book that looks at how various mediums of communication used by societies influence the messages people receive in the society and details the way television, which presents all content as entertainment, handicap…

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The Realities of Special Needs Parenting 29:14

22d ago29:14

29:14

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her very inspiring authors, Kathleen Browne. Kathleen is a published author and a dedicated parent of a child with a disability. In 2024, she released her book, The Unique Parent Club, where she guides readers through her extraordinary journey as a parent of a child with special needs. In her …

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Episode Seventy-Three. Artemisia DeVine: Healing Through Sexual Fantasy, The Poison & the Antidote 1:06:17

26d ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Artemisia DeVine is a Sexual Fantasy expert who teaches the world's leading sexperts the meaning of our sexual fantasies, and how to bring them out of our heads and into our beds! Author of upcoming book: The Spirituality of Smut: The surprising wisdom of sexual fantasies. Certified somatic sexologist, BA in anthropology and former sex worker and p…

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Rib Kid Face Blindness (Minisode) 41:10

27d ago41:10

41:10

How do you spin a podcast episode out of a funny picture of a young man eating some ribs? Well, first people have to think the Rib Kid is an ageless being who assassinated a coal executive and stormed the United States capitol on January 6th. Then you talk about face blindness and, baby, you've got a rib stew going! You can review this episode's do…

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Tara Kelton | Contemporary Art 1:08:22

29d ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Tara Kelton is an Indian-American artist living in Bangalore. She investigates forms of drawing and the relationship between human and machine in light of new technology and tools of image production. Her practice focuses on the diminishing role of the human in contemporary society as it is being replaced by automation, AI, and digital mediation, a…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Leads to Conspiracy Theory Bonanza; Also, AT&T Data Breaches Illustrate the Death of Privacy and Heat Domes Showing Our Desensitization 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the rush to conspiracy theories following the assassination attempt of Donald Trump (1:34). The guys also discuss the death of privacy and whether companies should be allowed to keep archives of so much data about us after a second huge data breach from AT&T (27:55) and react to the record breaking heat being …

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Using AI Illustrations to Create a Children’s Book 30:52

30d ago30:52

30:52

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring her Publishing Coordinator, Julie Fisher, who has published 4 books. Julie had a dream to write a book and in 2018, when she meet Nat and Stuart Denman, her dream began to unfold into a reality. She completed her first book The Unexpected Journey in September 2019 and even though she didn’t expect it…

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Five Golden Manbabies (Minisode) 58:46

1M ago58:46

58:46

If you ever wanted to learn the origin of the term "shitposting", this is the minisode for you! You can review this episode's document with sources at https://tinyurl.com/SA5GoldenManbabiesPodDoc For inquiries, contact the show directly at IFTIpod@gmail.com Created and Hosted by: Winslow Dumaine - www.winslowdumaine.com/ Jay Brandstetter - linktr.e…

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For Joe Biden the Presidential Candidate, Age is More Than Just a Number; Also, What’s Behind the Effort to Claim the Civil War was Not About Slavery and the Overreaction to Bronny James NBA Draft Position ... 57:16

1M ago57:16

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana weigh in on the age issue surrounding President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and whether he is being selfish, or selfless, in refusing to drop out of the race (1:34). The guys also consider what is behind the effort to convince people the Civil War was about things other than slavery (25:24) and the problem many hav…

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The US Supreme Court Decides Against the Supremacy of the Law; Also, Why Diversity in Leadership Can Correlate to Increased Profits and the Concern of Falling Birth Rates 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana a recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court which places presidents above the law and other decisions which reshape American society in important ways (1:36). The guys also react to recent criticism of a McKinsey study from 2015 which showed an association between companies with diverse leadership and profits (28:09)…

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Not Just Your Period - We Bleed for Humanity! 32:41

2M ago32:41

32:41

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her amazing authors, Jodie Lyn Brown. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Social Work, has four young adult children, lives and works in the Gympie region of Queensland, Australia, and is a volunteer for Share the Dignity, an organization that works to end period poverty in Australia. Jodie recently pub…

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Vic Lee, Artist. Muralist. Typographer. Mapmaker. Author. Speaker. Storyteller. 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

In this episode, Kirk and Andy welcome the multi-talented Vic Lee. Vic shares his incredible journey from a successful graphic designer to a renowned mural artist and storyteller. Hear about his creative process, the impact of life experiences, including a close brush with death, and his innovative travel-inspired artworks. Vic’s humor shines throu…

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Oh Dear Lord, Bees! 1:26:27

2M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

We're taking a break from dark and depressing episodes this week to talk about what happens when a Florida goon with family over for the holidays and gallons of fire accelerant just sitting around has to deal with an unexpected swarm of bees. Also, our producer Steve makes his debut on mic! You can review this episode's document with sources (and p…

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Social Media Platforms May Already Be Too Powerful for Warning Labels to Matter; Also, Louisiana Starts Another Ten Commandments Fight and Willie Mays and the Legacy of Baseball Integration 55:39

2M ago55:39

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent push to get warning labels on social media platforms and the chances that it has any legs (2:03). The guys also react to Louisiana’s new effort to require the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms despite similar efforts being deemed unconstitutional in the past (21:29) …

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ASTRAL: Discover the Greatest Human Delusion of ALL TIME 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her insightful authors, Pamm Millage.For decades, Pamm Millage has dedicated herself to exploring and applying the fundamental principles of soul evolution. By integrating the science of the mind with divinely inspired hypnosis, soul psychology, and energy transmutation, she ventures into the …

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UNLOCKED: A Trekkie's Tale (Patreon Bonus Ep) 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

Winslow and Steve are back in the United States and we're working on a fresh batch of episodes, so here's an episode from behind the Patreon paywall.A Trekkie's Tale is a product of pre-internet fandom but whose protagonist Mary Sue is still invoked as an epithet online to this very day. This was recorded after the Ponygoons episode with Mike Carro…

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Is Tesla's Billion-dollar Pay Package For Elon Musk a Sign Of Success Or Trouble Ahead? Also, Texas School Board Fights and the Missing Indoctrination and the New Research that Says Alcohol is Not Good ... 58:46

2M ago58:46

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether Tesla's shareholders voting to reinstate a pay package presently worth over $40+ billion to Elon Musk is indicative of things are going right, or wrong at Tesla, and in our society in general (1:41). The guys also react to the story of the Texas republican who won a school board seat to fight indoctrin…

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Before It’s Too Late: Take Control of Your Life NOW to Thrive in Retirement 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her amazing authors, Pamela Salter. Pamela Salter, a proud baby boomer, grew up on a farm and has a real connection to the country lifestyle. She spent over five decades as a registered Clinical Nurse, working in almost every state in this country, dedicating her life to caring for others. Ret…

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The Get Out Frog (Minisode) 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

We're revamping the minisode format! Winslow and Jay talk about the Get Out Frog, the little stuffed frog who captured the hearts of the goons and then the internet at large. We also chat about the way that places to discuss pornography have been dying out on the internet, why furries have been using the same art site for nearly 20 years, and some …

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Culture Series: “Technofeudalism,” a Book by Yanis Varoufakis 36:24

2M ago36:24

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss Yanis Varoufakis’s 2023 book “Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism,” a book that lays out the evolution of capitalism over the 20th century and how following the Great Financial Crisis, factors like the monetary policy of major central banks and the enclosure of the Internet and information technology has le…

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Laura Silverman, Connector of NA People, Places, & Products with Each Other Worldwide 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

Join hosts Kirk and Andy as they chat with Laura Silverman, a mental health advocate and non-alcoholic beverage enthusiast. Laura shares her journey to sobriety at 24 and her passion for promoting sober living through her projects, Zero Proof Nation, Booze Free in DC, and the Sobriety Collective. In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of n…

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No Episode This Week 19:37

2M ago19:37

19:37

Steve is on the other side of the world making music out of glacier noises (link below!) so here's Jay doing some housekeeping and reading a small post that wound up having very big consequences for him. Steve's ambient album: https://on.soundcloud.com/JYn9nyiEJD97kdg47 For inquiries, contact the show directly at IFTIpod@gmail.com Created and Hoste…

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The Court of Law Remains an Obstacle in Donald Trump’s Effort to Bend Reality to His Will; Also, Debating Seinfeld’s Call Back to an “Agreed-Upon Hierarchy” and Whether Misogyny Enlivens Rap Music or Makes ... 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how quickly followers of Donald Trump were to attack the pillars of the American system like courts and a jury following Trump’s conviction and the almost religious manner in which Trump defines reality for his followers (1:24). The guys also consider Jerry Seinfeld’s “agreed-upon hierarchy” comments and whethe…

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Dim Sum Stories from the Heart 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her amazing authors, Chuping Yu.Writing a book was Chuping’s intention to pass on her legacy, and her recently published book “Dim Sum Stories from the Heart” is exactly that. She wants to embody her "FUNKY GRANNY" persona. She is applying the takeaways from the BAM sessions, shedding the fear…

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STEROIDS (Part Three) 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

In which people who take drugs to win fights at the gym lose fights on the internet in spectacular fashion. Find Marcos at: www.Twitter.com/AinterShow https://soundcloud.com/aintshitshow https://www.patreon.com/TheHomieCollective Bumper music: Jane's Addiction - Idiots Rule KMFDM - Disobedience Fear Factory - Body Hammer Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff F…

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Justice Alito’s Flag Display Turns Supreme Court Legitimacy Upside Down; Also, NCAA Revenue Sharing, Evidence We Live in a Simulation, and Finding Addiction Everywhere We Look 56:58

3M ago56:58

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which Justice Samuel Alito’s flag flying controversy undermines the Supreme Court as an institution and whether that may be the point (1:16). The guys also discuss the NCAA’s history settlement that will result in revenue sharing with college sports players (16:00), react to the claim from one sc…

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Overcome Fear to Set & Get your Goal the Aligned Woman’s Way 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her three-time bestselling authors, Diane McKendick, as joined by her sister Michelle Saunderson, who was an ex-Police Officer and Science lover.Starting with a dream and no clear path, Diane faced significant challenges, including depression, anxiety, and alcoholism, while navigating the corp…

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STEROIDS (Part Two) 1:16:49

3M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Last week we only scratched the surface of the world of performance enhancing drugs.This week: drugs that will permanently alter your eyesight, cook you alive with your own body heat, and leave pools of corrosive Xenomorph-like sweat in your pursuit of leaving Humanity behind. Find Marcos at: www.Twitter.com/AinterShow https://soundcloud.com/aintsh…

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America’s Persistent Culture of Illiberalism and the Blind Eye Many Turn to It; Also, Fluoride in Tap Water a Danger to Fetuses & Protesting Imperialism in New Caledonia 55:13

3M ago55:13

55:13

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss illiberalism, which is the opposite of the liberalism ideal that forms the philosophical basis of the American constitutional setup, and some recent articles that suggest that home grown illiberalism has been a central feature and not a periodic diversion in American culture (1:31). The guys also take a look at…

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Amanda DeVries, RGD, Creative Director & Designer at Eye Candy Design, Instructor 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

Join Kirk and Andy for an engaging conversation with Amanda DeVries. Amanda, a former electrical engineer turned designer, shares her unique journey from the world of engineering to the creative realm of design. Discover how Amanda's background in engineering influenced her design process and how her move to a farm sparked a passion for packaging d…

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STEROIDS (Part One) 1:39:41

3M ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Bigger. Stronger. Worse than ever. In the follow-up to DA JOOSE, we return to The Crackhead Clubhouse to explore a new category of mind-altering illicit substances: steroids! Buckle up for a whopping three-part series on performance-enhancing drugs, how they work, and who is using them on the Something Awful forums. With special guest Marcos from T…

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Lauren Southern's “Tradwife” Reversal and the Difficulty of Living Out Ideological Abstractions; Also, Appreciating Freedom of Speech in Light of Iranian Rapper’s (Literal) Death Sentence 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the story of Lauren Southern, the right wing influencer whose life experiences now have her publicly questioning the “tradwife” mindset she once was a big promoter of (1:25). The guys also react to the death sentence given to Iranian hip hop hero Toomaj Salehi for his music and criticism of Iran’s controlling r…

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My Perfect Storm: Confronting the Past, Embracing the Future 27:41

3M ago27:41

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An interview session with Natasa Denman featuring one of her very inspiring authors from Canada, Scott Brearley. After surviving a near-fatal car accident at age seven, followed by a tumultuous life marked by alcohol and drug abuse, family and physical traumas, divorce, prostate cancer, and diabetes, Scott found himself on the brink of ending it al…

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Episode Seventy-Two: Madhuri Pura Dasa: Becoming a Monk at 18, Exploring Consciousness, and Intrinsic Integration 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Madhu, formerly a monk, is a Holistic Health & Business Lifestyle Coach who has trained hundreds of health and wellness professionals, coaches and influencers in ancient sciences and helps them create 6 & 7 figure online business. He lived and trained for half a decade as a monk in the Bhakti Yoga tradition. During these years, he travelled extensi…

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Magick Is Real (and Praxis) 1:28:00

3M ago1:28:00

1:28:00

Magic is the art of illusion and sleight of hand. Magick (pronounced "muh-gick") is the term for discussing real world sorcery among those whose know The Art. Today's episode falls squarely in the latter, as we explore a short-lived thread dedicated to spellcasting and fortunetelling in the leftist shitposting subforum of C-SPAM. What qualification…

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Trump’s Effort to Bend America’s Legal and Electoral System to His Will; Also, Is Entropy Responsible for Human Consciousness 52:06

3M ago52:06

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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss what appears to be a transparent and ongoing attempt by former president Donald Trump to exert dominion over American legal and electoral system (1:19). The guys also consider whether human consciousness may be a byproduct of entropy (40:27). Judge Cites Trump for Contempt, and Says He Is Attacking the Rule of …

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Love - The Ultimate Catalyst For Growth 29:04

3M ago29:04

29:04

Monday morning live with Natasa Denman featuring one of her two-time bestselling authors, Lisa Brearley. Lisa Brearley, the author of 'A Year Of Love' and 'Six Months Of Love', enjoyed a fulfilling career in teaching, along with a happy marriage and two lovely children. Following the end of her 26-year marriage, she embarked on a journey of self-di…

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Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden (Chapter 1 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa) (Part Two) 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Resuming from Part One, Tales of Game's has raised over $120,000 for a sequel to their cult hit freeware b-ball-themed comedy roleplaying game. Now to take a decade-long sip of coffee and see how The Magical Realms of Tír na nÓg: Escape from Necron 7 - Revenge of Cuchulainn: The Official Game of the Movie - Chapter 2 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa turne…

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