Best Joe Wong Podcasts (2024)

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Dave Navarro on Trainwrecks, Rabbit Holes, and the “Navarro Smear” 1:08:34

3d ago1:08:34

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We know what you’re thinking: Dave Navarro is gonna talk about the onstage brawl. But Cory Wong starts this episode of Wong Notes with an important caveat. This show was recorded long before the awful breakdown and confrontation between Navarro and Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, so don’t expect any salacious gossip. But that just makes th…

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MRK, The Barber Is Back: Find Your Value And Move On That! 32:06

9d ago32:06

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Send us a text Traveling to the Broke Beverly Hills part of town. That’s my area. The grind is real. Once you’ve put the work in, you can charge what you’re worth. We both feel horrible that teacher’s don’t get paid what they’re worth. You can be humble until you don’t have to be. I can make my own hours, but not until I created my worth. You have …

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5 Things That Makes Binge Eating Worse 41:11

11d ago41:11

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Send me a note via text! Almost every time that someone comes to me looking for help with their binge eating, they tell me, ‘They've tried everything’. And in the end, the problem has only gotten worse. You may be struggling like this, too, wondering why everything you try and do to help your situation never truly gets better. After working with ma…

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Keith Urban: “I’m Not Chasing Tone, I’m Pursuing Inspiration” 51:54

17d ago51:54

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Keith Urban has spent decades traveling the world and topping global country-music charts, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the country-guitar hero tells host Cory Wong how he conquered the world—and what keeps him chasing new sounds on his 6-string via a new record, High, which releases on September 20. Urban came up as guitarist and singer at t…

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Deanna Salcido Gutierrez: Local Author And Creator-Get The Book Y'all! 30:47

21d ago30:47

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Send us a text Deanna Salcido Gutierrez She is a local El Paso author. Purchase info is found below. Being local-1st question is always what high school? We both attended traumatic private catholic schooling. Jk Deanna is a water survival instructor(ISR) at host pools. Transition from my lovely view of the city of El Paso to Deanna’s Book about her…

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Joe Loya: What Hasn't He Done, Using His Gifts? 31:42

24d ago31:42

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Send us a text 1st Question if you’re a native El Pasoan. What High school? Why don’t we listen as young people? El Paso is the Veteran retirement capital of the world. Shout out to George Hernandez(local Country Music star) and City Rep. Joe Molinar. We serve in and love our church, Abundant Church. Transformation can take place in a second. We ju…

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Eating like a “normal person”… what is it, and why is it so hard for some people to do? 13:42

25d ago13:42

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Send me a note via text! "I just want to eat like a normal person" This is what women who struggle with a toxic relationship with food often say... and who can blame them!? Struggling with your relationship with food SUCKS and it adds an unnecessary burden to one's life. It's completely reasonable for someone to want normalcy in their life when the…

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Megan Harris, What An Inspiration! The Girl Is Busy! 33:21

1M ago33:21

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Send us a text Megan Harris is my guest today. Send us a message on Fanmail. It’s in a text format while you’re listening. Keeping busy with 4 businesses today along with volunteering at Church. It all started when Megan was 15 years of age in Real Estate. Flipping her first house at age 19. Onto the Pageant world and impacting young people. Cataly…

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Carnivore Diet Dietitian Review 27:54

1M ago27:54

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Send me a note via text! Have you heard or seen anything about the carnivore diet lately? It's been making waves in the health and wellness world, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Whether you're considering the carnivore diet or simply curious about its popularity, this episode offers a balanced and informative perspective. Discover the …

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Joey Lee Cabral, Oh My God! His Art! 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Send us a text Joey Lee Cabral: Instagram-@joeyleecabral Additional links below. Joey is a watercolor illustrator, renowned artist, and loved around The world. I wanna be that too. Artistry runs in his family and loved and started at a very young age. Father first, Artist next. Having the family was the dream. Faith was always in the works and movi…

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1 Year Later: Nourished & Free Graduate Tells-All (Client Confessional with Wendy) 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Send me a note via text! What does life look like 1 year after healing your relationship with food? Wendy's giving us the insider look and sharing with us the lessons she's learned along the way. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling out of control around food, you'll love Wendy's story. She shares her incredible journey to food freedom, ref…

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M.R.K. The Barber And That's What's Up. 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Send us a text MRK The Barber. Cool Customers and their relationships. Past basketball gaming glory days. Confidence in creating and repetition. Doing the work and be yourself. Don’t be somebody else. It’s already been done. Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life. Use your gifts that God gave you to earn $$$. Support the show…

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When All You Want is Sweets 🍭 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Send me a note via text! Does it seem like ALL you ever crave is sweets? The advice of “listen to your body” might feel like a 1-way ticket to a sugar coma. So what do you do when you’re sick of dieting, but you also don’t want to be out of control with sugar? Let’s chat through what you need to know to in order to have body cues that work for you …

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Purpose: Move In Your Gifts 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Send us a text School and what it brings. Purpose and how we find it. Move in your purpose and gifts. How I got my music start. Using the creative side of your brain. Don’t forget to send a message on fanmail during the show. Support the showBy Arnie Wong

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Eating Habits In A City With Great Food 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Send us a text Talk about air-fryers, critique on some fast food restaurants.Eating habits: What are some of those that we share? It’s so hard to lose weight for me. Apartment living. Is it a better option now? Gambling or not gambling in Vegas. How to claim lottery winnings? Waking up with the right perspective. Support the show…

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Chuco Chuckle: The Start 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Send us a text Conversational piece about some of El Paso and how we may have got the name "El Chuco". Favorite restaurants and various ideas are mentioned. Be sure to hit me up on Fanmail. This is an opportunity to text me while you're listening to the show. Support the showBy Arnie Wong

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More Great Talk About Our City 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Send us a text More conversation about our fine city of El Paso. No other city like El Paso. Support the showBy Arnie Wong

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310: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, Raw Impressions) 1:26:18

3M ago1:26:18

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Over the past 40 years, Lou Barlow's body of work--with bands like Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and as a solo artist--has immensely impacted Joe's life. Lou tells Joe about growing up in the chaotic 1970s; his early love of pop radio; the enormous influence the Ramones had on his life; hearing his early songs on college radio; sleep hygiene; and his incl…

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Can Diet Really Cause Cancer? (with Dr. Joe Zundell) 58:47

3M ago58:47

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Send me a note via text! Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about food and cancer? Ever wondered if sugar really feeds cancer cells or if red meat is an automatic health hazard? Join me as I chat with Dr. Joe Zundell and dive into the world of nutrition and cancer, busting some common myths you might have heard. Dr. Zundell separates…

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Managing IBS with Jessie Wong, RD 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Send me a note via text! Are you struggling with IBS? I've brought IBS expert Jessie Wong, RD, on to help guide us through managing it. We start by explaining what IBS is, from its different types to the challenges of diagnosis, as well as shed light on unproven "miracle cures" and emphasize the importance of evidence-based treatment. Diet plays a …

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Binge Eating Disorder - Signs, Symptoms, and How to Get Help 27:11

4M ago27:11

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Send me a note via text! Ever wonder if you might have binge eating disorder? This episode is for you. I break down what binge eating is, how common it is, and what the diagnostic criteria are. You'll get a clear picture of the serious health effects and learn about some practical ways to manage it. In this episode I talk about different treatment …

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BNS: Dave Elitch 2: Self Awareness Boogaloo 28:10

4M ago28:10

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Dave Elitch returns for a bonus episode to discuss his new course, Staying Out of Your Own Way. At its best, learning to play an instrument can be the catalyst for self exploration. Joe and Dave share a curiosity about the nature of learning, and Dave--who has taught many of the best working drummers--talks about the impetus to create his new cours…

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Can You Be Addicted To Food? 17:42

4M ago17:42

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Send me a note via text! Do you feel like you may be addicted to food, especially those tempting salty and sugary foods? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the heated debate over food addiction. Is it a real thing? Can it be officially diagnosed? Is there solid evidence to compare the effects of food on the brain to that of drugs? I'll tackle th…

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Kurt Rosenwinkel Weighs In 56:11

4M ago56:11

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This time on Wong Notes, guitar legend Kurt Rosenwinkel joins Cory Wong to go deep on all things jazz. The genre has always been a haven for free-thinkers and adventurers, so it’s little surprise when Rosenwinkel reveals that he’s incorporated a Fractal FM9 into his live rig—though it’s still working in tandem with a good ol’ Fender tube amp. Rosen…

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She Couldn't Enjoy Her Trips Because of Body Insecurities - Here's What Changed (Client Confessional with Varvara) 45:00

5M ago45:00

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Send me a note via text! Varvara once had a healthy relationship with food, until she moved to the US, where everything changed. Suddenly thrust into the frenzy of American weight-loss culture, she felt like the odd one out in a sea of "lose weight quick" mantras. Varvara found herself in a rut, loathing her reflection in photos and videos. As some…

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RIP: Steve Albini (Roland) 49:03

5M ago49:03

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Steve Albini died yesterday, May 7, at the age of 61. Here's Joe's conversation with Steve from 2017. Originally intended to be a gag episode featuring Roland (the drum machine used in Steve's band, Big Black), this turned into an earnest conversation documenting Steve's evolution from sharp-witted provocateur to sharp-witted empath. With thousands…

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Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s Hack Your Health (with my husband Vincent) 42:06

5M ago42:06

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Send me a note via text! Join me and my husband Vinnie as we react to the Netflix documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut." We're dissecting the pros and cons of this 'life-changing' documentary (as my husband called it). From the intriguing insights and studies to the eyebrow-raising moments where Vinnie thought a warning should be …

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309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers) 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

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King Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from dementia.

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Al Di Meola: Friday Night at Olive Garden 49:31

6M ago49:31

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The legendary shred maestro—best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of Return to Forever and other high-profile, hot-shot collabs—drops by to chat with Cory about his new epic full-length, Twentyfour. It features “sixteen brand-new compositions and they’re all very involved. I hope I don’t have to do this again.” One of Di Meola’s …

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Debunking Food Sensitivity Tests (with Andrea Love, PhD) 51:45

6M ago51:45

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Send me a note via text! Have you ever tried a food sensitivity test and felt more confused than ever (or STRESSED than ever)? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Love, a renowned microbiologist and immunologist to uncover the truth behind these popular but MAJORLY misleading tests. We explore how these tests can fuel anxiety around food choi…

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308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.) 1:15:23

6M ago1:15:23

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Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid conversation, Guy tells Joe about his childhood, his artistic trajectory, and his most recent project as a…

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My Intuitive Eating Icks (i.e. Critiques) 51:57

6M ago51:57

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Send me a note via text! Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about intuitive eating and the anti-diet movement? As someone who has been a huge fan of intuitive eating, lately I've started to see some flaws in it. Have you ever questioned the cherry-picked data and misleading narratives these intuitive eating coaches push? And…

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Marcus King and the Medicine of Music 49:15

6M ago49:15

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Marcus King has already been through the wringer, but he’s on the come-up. His hotly anticipated third LP, Mood Swings, drops this Friday, April 5, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the earnest, honest 28-year old South Carolinian goes deep on his career with Cory Wong. The two shredders open by swapping notes on how touring has changed post-pande…

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307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.) 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

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For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories.

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Organic Food, is it REALLY any better? (with Dr. Adrian Chavez) 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Send me a note via text! Do you ever wonder if organic food is really worth the extra cost? Well, today I'm joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, and we chat about what exactly sets organic produce apart, especially when it comes to things like pesticides and nutritional value. Adrian is ready to debunk some common misconceptions and shed light on the actua…

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Winning the War Against Food in Your 50s (Client Confessional with Sharlette) 49:29

7M ago49:29

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Send me a note via text! Are you ready to be inspired by a life-changing health journey? One that has been decades in the making... In this episode, I'm joined by Sharlette, my past client, and she opens up about her lifelong battle with weight and diet, from struggling in her teens and drinking SlimFast, taking weight loss injections in her 20s to…

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Intuitive Eating vs. Not Dieting vs. Reverse Dieting - Are they the same? 18:24

7M ago18:24

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Send me a note via text! Is Intuitive Eating really any different from just not dieting? 🤔 Why is it so hard to know what it is and how to do it? But at the same time, you hear people say it's easy to do, and the most sustainable solution for a lifetime of a healthy and nourishing relationship with food. So what's going on? Why are there so many po…

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Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s You Are What You Eat (with my husband Vincent) 1:18:11

8M ago1:18:11

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Send me a note via text! I'm diving deep into the latest Netflix doc You Are Where You Eat and sharing my views as a registered dietitian. If you haven't heard about it yet, it's a study on identical twins changing their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body. My …

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Respect, Psychedelics, and the Future of Bluegrass With Billy Strings 50:03

8M ago50:03

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The ascendant roots shredder shares intimate details from his musical upbringing and gets philosophical on the past and future of bluegrass. Millennial folk philosopher Billy Strings joins this episode of Wong Notes. The Grammy-winning acoustic picker is an open book—nothing is off limits with Billy, from recounting his days selling magic mushrooms…

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Losing Her Mind Because She Couldn't Quit Food (client confessional with Liane) 39:57

8M ago39:57

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Send me a note via text! From secretive snack theft to a relentless binge-and-fast cycle, Liane was struggling to have a healthy relationship with food and after trying every diet under the sun, she'd had enough of the chaos and craved control. Fast forward to now—Liane's been living the binge-free dream for over 5 months! 🥳 In this episode, Liane …

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Joe Dart Talks Bass Philosophy and the Benefits of High Action 1:03:05

9M ago1:03:05

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This time on Wong Notes, Cory is joined by his Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers copilot Joe Dart. Wong doesn’t waste any time, diving in by asking Dart, by now renowned as a modern bass wizard with flawless fundamentals, how he developed he signature “voice” on the bass. As Dart explains, it came from listening to players who had their own distinct “vo…

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306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill) 50:16

9M ago50:16

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The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe about Prism Bitch, Built to Spill, and her career as an occupational therapist.…

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BODi (formerly BeachBody) Dietitian Review 57:53

9M ago57:53

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Send me a note via text! Since BeachBody rebranded last year to BODi they have stated that their approach has changed when it comes to fitness, nutrition and mindset. BUT is that really true? It's time that I answer all your questions, review the research, and offer up my honest insights. I shed light on BODi's history (2 men with 0 qualifications?…

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The Rich Musical World of Louis Cato 52:54

9M ago52:54

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Multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato has had a lot on his plate since taking over as bandleader for Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in late 2022, but has been enjoying every minute of it. "I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, with exactly the people I'm supposed to be there with," he tells Cory on this episode of Wong Not…

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305: Marnie Stern 59:10

9M ago59:10

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The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and a "sheets of sound" vocal delivery. Joe met Marnie in 2012 and toured with her behind Stern's 2013 album, The Chronicles of Marnia. It was on this tou…

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Is Your Diet Mimicking a Toxic Romance? (with Toni Marinucci, RD) 55:52

9M ago55:52

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Send me a note via text! You've probably never thought about how diets are similar to dating. You know the times when you're hiding your date from friends? Or should I say hiding that snack in your room so no one sees you eating it? Yeah, there's a lot of parallels. Let's talk about them. I'm excited for Toni Marinuci MS, RD to join me today to sha…

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Escaping the Point System Roller Coaster (client confessional with Lindsey) 30:05

10M ago30:05

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Send me a note via text! Ever felt like food was the only thing making you happy? But at the same time, it also makes you feel guilty every time you eat something not 'healthy' and so you'd get mad at yourself and beat yourself up over it? So did Lindsey. She was stuck in this unhealthy relationship with food. From losing a boatload of weight throu…

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Aaron Sterling’s Pedalboard Approach to the Drums 1:03:36

10M ago1:03:36

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Session drum ace Aaron Sterling might have fusion roots, but his bread-and-butter work lives at the top of the charts, where’s he’s featured on tracks by artists such as John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Lana Del Rey. He tells Cory what brought him to Los Angeles, why he’s “meant to be in the studio” instead of the stage, and he shares th…

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The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz) 58:43

10M ago58:43

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Send me a note via text! You might remember when I was a Health At Every Size (HAES®) advocate. HAES is a compelling rival to diet culture, and it’s easy to get sucked into this popular movement. I've changed my tune a bit, and I’ve written about my thoughts on HAES®, but I knew I needed to recruit someone else onto the podcast so we could critical…

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How Bruce Lee Inspired Margaret Glaspy’s New Record 53:23

11M ago53:23

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Cory Wong sits down with indie-rock bandleader Margaret Glaspy for an in-depth dialogue on artistry, celebrity, and the wisdom of Bruce Lee. Glaspy shares how she cut her latest record, Echo The Diamond, live off the floor, with most of the “homework” happening beforehand and studio performances happening in-the-moment. “It really felt like air ble…

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