Best Jonathan Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Pure Unadulterated Internet 55:00

1h ago55:00

55:00

This week Dave objects to a prescription, Jes went to Hell and back (Tacoma), Jon suggests using one's imagination, and Cody has some pretty cool scars. Also, mostly consensual matching tattoos! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:41 - Science Time with Dave: Solar Flares 10:03 - Jes' Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 29:04 - Jon's Segment: Eulog…

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

4d ago1:31:15

1:31:15

This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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Spies! - Poloni-milk 29:25

7d ago29:25

29:25

In this episode Elias doesn't know how to think on his feet, Jory bought a special marker, Roland is here for a job, and Ethan is blamed for the clock. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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#273 : WINK MARTINDALE - Stories from an iconic TV and radio career. A legend we will dearly miss and never forget.. 1:00:38

7d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Wink Martindale, the legendary radio and television icon, died in Rancho Mirage, California on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 91. The king of game shows who was perhaps best known for hosting the beloved Tic-Tac-Dough and Gambit, had a remarkable 74-year career. He was surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale…

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

11d ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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I'm Allowed to Judge You 23:45

13d ago23:45

23:45

This week Cody gives adoption advice, Dave is housing whole mushrooms, and Jes praises the rain. Also, everyone get a rake! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:40 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:56 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 13:16 - Jes' Segment: New Choice 20:13 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Tw…

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Ep 697 - The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner 1:15:49

18d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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Prison Education at Saint Louis University; Paul Lynch, PhD; 6-Apr-2025 24:41

17d ago24:41

24:41

The Saint Louis University Prison Education was founded in 2007 at the Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correction Center in Bonne Terre, MO. Since then, it has reached over 4,500 incarcerated individuals through an accredited associate of arts Program, an arts program, and a college preparatory program. The Program has transformed the lives of man…

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Spies! - Throwing an Intervention 38:36

20d ago38:36

38:36

In this episode Ethan is two hours off, Elias validates from afar, and Jory is in agony. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins 1:35:49

25d ago1:35:49

1:35:49

The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…

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A Guide to Critical Thinking: The Power of Questioning Our Beliefs; Melanie Trecek-King; 30-Mar-2025 26:33

24d ago26:33

26:33

Is what you believe true? In a world filled with information (and misinformation), the ability to discern truth is crucial. This talk introduces a simple yet effective thought experiment with six key questions designed to help you critically examine your beliefs and protect yourself from being fooled by inaccurate or misleading information.…

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Pepsi or Coke? 37:55

27d ago37:55

37:55

This week Jes struggles to appreciate Mautog, the god of war, Cody struggles to get to a meeting on time, and Dave struggles to simply ask questions. Also, good old midwestern talk-speed roots! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:08 - Style It!: Art Nouveau 13:40 - Cody's Segment: Questions 26:05 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 32:55 - The E…

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Ep 695 - Orbital, by Samantha Harvey 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

We're up on the International Space Station this week, floating around with our coworkers/friends, looking at the earth as it speeds by multiple times a day. We're not really "doing" anything in like, a "narrative" sense. But it's a vibe, man. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Ov…

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Spies! - Timetables All Around 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

In this episode Jory teaches chess, Ethan used to be pro, and Elias gets warmed up. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 694 - Supercomputer (Choose Your Own Adventure), by Edward Packard 1:31:35

1M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

GREETINGS LISTENER. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE BOOK SUPERCOMPUTER BY EDWARD PACKARD? Sometimes people make mistak. YES THEY DO. SHALL WE PLAY A GAME(BOOK)? This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was comp…

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Framing the Unimaginable: Ethics in the Anthropocene; Rev. Dr. David Breeden; 16-Mar-2025 28:10

1M ago28:10

28:10

Felix Adler believed that philosophy should speak to everyone, not only scholars. At its heart, ontology—the study of being—is about exploring what it means to exist and how we find our place in the world. For Adler, this exploration was the foundation of ethical Humanism, a philosophy grounded in naturalism, reason, and empathy. These values help …

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Always Thank Yourself 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

This week Dave doesn't like the heat, Jes doesn't sound as aggressive, Jon doesn't compete with the organ, and Cody doesn't need Venezuelan beaver jerky. Also, the sun is healing! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:07 - Science Time with Dave: Auroras 07:27 - Jes' Segment: Sex With Me Is Like... 19:28 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 33…

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Ep 693 - Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Welcome to the infinite halls of Piranesi’s House. Don’t mind the flooded basement, or the cloudy attic, or the fact that staying here more than a day starts to really take a toll on your memory. Piranesi’s got it all written down, so he knows everything there is to know about the House. Or does he? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onl…

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More Than Just Trails: Reimagining Greenway Impacts; Emma Klues; 9-Mar-2025 26:58

2M ago26:58

26:58

Great Rivers Greenway, your regional public agency connecting together three counties with greenway trails, turns 25 this year! Hear about how a greenway is brought to life with and for our communities, and how the agency has evolved over their first 25 years, deepening their impact and exploring what else greenways can do for our region. Join us i…

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Spies! - And Goat's Milk 40:29

2M ago40:29

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In this episode, Elias has the bowl, Ethan has the heart of a performer, Roland has the milk, and Jory has the sniper rifle. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 692 - The Princess Bride, by William Goldman 1:13:43

2M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

It's not every day you run across this skillful an abridgment of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of love and adventure, one that was also turned into a beloved feature film of the same name. But there's something weird going on here. Both author and abridger are editorializing a LOT, and I'm not sure I can even find the kingdom of Florin on a map. Oh…

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Zahkia Mendoza Game 2 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

After a terrific win last week, Zahkia is back this week to see if she can get another win. Listen in and play along! Here are today’s clues: 1. lock, monstrous jewelry?, nominatively deterministic athlete?, nuts . 2. West Coast baller, familiarly?, one of mid-April's high?, non-athletic Sportswear?, former first daughter's middle name. 3. Courtney…

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Basically AI 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

This week Cody moves to strike, Dave has his birthday, and Jes loves her family. Also, fake mustaches! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 00:24 - The Beginning 01:35 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 08:55 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 15:27 - Jes' Segment: The Scene Foretold 26:40 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on h…

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Ep 691 - The Invasion (Animorphs #1), by K.A. Applegate 1:48:15

2M ago1:48:15

1:48:15

The time has come...to become...Animorphs! We had a blast diving into this 90s sci-fi hit for Scholastic. The kids: they become animals. The stakes: they become apocalyptic! Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/overdue. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Poli…

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Zahkia Mendoza Game 1 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

We've got OMG royalty here! Zahkia Mendoza is in the contestant seat to see if she can make the connections and return again next week. Here are today’s clues: 1. nickname for Venice or Pittsburgh, a problem for Königsberg?, title structures for Meryl Streep, Dude. 2. first of three in a two-person game, classic, ice, bottom. 3. movie millionaire, …

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Spies! - Like Making Chili 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

In this episode, Ethan shares what he learned, Elias feels slighted, and Jory had to bring someone to work today. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 690 - The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

How does one construct an identity? And what must you sacrifice to forge one all your own (and who is most impacted by your choices)? Bennett's acclaimed novel The Vanishing Half meditates on these questions and more in a story about passing, sister/motherhood, and acting. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for …

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An Arts-based Approach to Community Development; Chris Hansen; 2-Mar-2025 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

Through the development of artistic venues, studios and workspaces, short and long-term residencies, and community-based programming, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation provides essential infrastructure for the arts to thrive in the St. Louis region.

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Advocating for Justice; Inez Bordeaux; 16-Feb-2025 34:08

2M ago34:08

34:08

Inez Bordeaux was born in St. Louis but lived abroad as the child of an Army Veteran. She moved back to South City St Louis in 1999, where she married and is raising her four kids. Inez has been a public servant for all of her adult life, first in healthcare, working as an LPN for 18 years, having started as a CNA. Then, as Manager of Community Col…

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Doug Hooton Game 1 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Newcomer Doug Hooton joins Carmela this week to see if he can make our connections. Listen in and play along! Here are today’s clues: 1. business, something you deal with?, score, determine one's age. 2. neighborhood, timekeeper, view, Apple. 3. top, hunter, Edith, Radio. 4. 8 to 2?, Cosmic, Nintendo Game, Nissan model.…

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# 272: JON ERWIN - Facing Giants With a Bold New Take on the Epic Story of David 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

The epic tale of David and Goliath has inspired generations—but what if you could experience it like never before? Award-winning filmmaker Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution, I Can Only Imagine) is bringing this legendary story to life in House of David, a groundbreaking new TV series streaming worldwide on Prime Video starting February 27th. In this comp…

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Cookie Jars, Specifically, Cookie Tins 32:01

2M ago32:01

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This week Jon loves a snickerdoodle, Dave is trying to run a business, and Jes will gather the coven. Also, have a nice day! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:44 - The Jonologue: Cookie Tins 09:58 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 16:05 - Jes' Segment: Skewed 30:03 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her T…

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Ep 689 - In the Midst of Winter, by Isabel Allende 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

This book's heavier social commentary is... leavened? Heightened? By being juxtaposed with some borderline-goofy corpse-hiding heist stuff. We think it works! Not all reviewers of the book agree. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your best self. Our theme music …

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Evolutionary Biology and Its Relevance Today; Jonathan Losos, PhD; 9-Feb-2025 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos will discuss some recent developments in how scientists study evolution and then discuss the relationship between evolution in the natural world and human ethics.

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# 271: DEMI-LEIGH TEBOW goes beyond the Miss Universe crown and talks about family, fear and faith! 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

Where do you place your value? Demi-Leigh Tebow has learned her identity is much more than her Miss Universe crown. In this episode, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams chats with Demi about her book “A Crown That Lasts” and the inspiration behind it. Demi, who’s the wife of former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, shares how her own experiences of failure a…

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Anthony Brandofino Game 3 12:29

3M ago12:29

12:29

We're going for a threepeat! Join Anthony as he sees if he can keep his streak alive. Here are today’s clues: 1. complete, I heard you're from Helsinki?, what gives a surface its appearance, wine quality. 2. candy, place to learn how to work?, chop, emporium. 3. what comes after the point?, darn, fire, opposite of work in wrestling. 4. part of a Fr…

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Spies! - The Duke? 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

Introducing Jory "The Cloud" Tarpe, Elias Cornbottom, Roland Devereux, and Ethan Vex. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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# 270: MARK BATTERSON inspires us by reminding us of the millions of miracles God performs every day 25:09

3M ago25:09

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It was Einstein who said: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." In this engaging conversation, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams and New York Times bestselling author Pastor Mark Batterson explore the concept of miracles in contemporary life, discussing per…

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Ep 688 - The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel The Nickel Boys tells a haunting story of two young men whose identities are forever changed by their experiences at a brutal institute for boys in 1960s Florida. It's not easy subject matter, but Whitehead's wonderfully economic prose keeps it engaging all the way to the downright surprising end. This epis…

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