Best MIchael Huey Podcasts (2024)

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Tony Levin 50:29

11m ago50:29

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Tony Levin’s love of the bass guitar began when he was just ten years old, when his focus was classical music and performing on a double bass - and he never looked back. His classical training transitioned to rock and jazz, and his reputation as an A-list session bassist filtered throughout the music industry. Of course, one of Tony’s primary gigs …

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11. Loss of Program Friends – How does the Atheist in Recovery Cope? 59:06

1h ago59:06

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss how to deal with both the death of long-time sober program friends and the emotions associated with dealing with the loss of people we know who don't achieve a lasting recovery and then either expire or disappear.By Sober Atheist

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Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson -Through the Valley of Darkness 1:26:56

15d ago1:26:56

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On Episode 290 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a cool, dark hotel room on a bright and HOT day in Lander, WY with bigwall climber, Hayden Jamieson. Hayden and I both slumped into our chairs after escaping the 100 degree day outside and tried to gather ourselves for the interview, and that’s when … Continue reading "Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson …

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Enormocast 289: Smith Curry – A Climber Boy Can Survive

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On Episode 289 of the Enormocast, I connect to Nashville, TN to talk to climber and musician Smith Curry. Smith is one of the busiest session players in Music City on dobro and pedal steel. He also happens to be a veteran climber with big walls, first ascents, and alpine gnar under his harness-belt. Smith … Continue reading "Enormocast 289: Smith C…

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10. A Conversation About AA with an Old Friend 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley, both former AA members, talk to Dennis Walsh, a longtime friend in recovery and a person still active in AA, about several issues he thinks we have misconstrued regarding that program.By Sober Atheist

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Enormocast 288: Don McGrath – The Vertical Mind Returns 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

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On Episode 288 of the Enormocast, I reunite with Don McGrath, the author of the book Vertical Mind. Don appeared nearly a decade ago on the podcast, and his book on the mindset of climbing has never left the conversion. Don has spent the last 10 years learning even more about overcoming the hurdles our … Continue reading "Enormocast 288: Don McGrat…

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9. Coping With Life Changing Events as an Atheist in Sobriety 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss how atheists in recovery handle various serious life changing issues without recourse to the supernatural.By Sober Atheist

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Madeleine Peyroux and Jon Herington 1:15:07

1M ago1:15:07

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Madeleine Peyroux’s musical journey has been an adventure; a pilgrimage that has spanned to both coasts in the States, to the streets of Paris and other European cities, and back to the States where she currently resides in New York City. Along the way, music has always been right by her side as a travel companion, with her sound and lyrics shaped …

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Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Version of Fine 1:29:41

2M ago1:29:41

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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect with Paraclimbing champion, Mo Beck. Mo was born with one hand, and her parents were determined to make sure she was ready for challenges of life like any other kid. When Mo ran into a camp counselor that told her that she didn’t HAVE TO climb if … Continue reading "Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Ver…

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8. The Hunter Biden Case from the Perspective of a Sober Atheist 59:12

3M ago59:12

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the Hunter Biden case as it potentially affects the popular depiction of all addicts and alcoholics in recovery and the widely held misconceptions of how a lasting recovery occurs.By Sober Atheist

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The Reddcoats 1:26:38

3M ago1:26:38

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On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re joined by three amazing musicians whose pedigrees in the music industry speak for themselves. Former Inside MusiCast guests, Gregg Bissonette and Andy Timmons, along with Matt Bissonette are here to discuss The Reddcoats, a band that was formed in 2019 and also includes Wally Minko and Ron Pedley on keys, a…

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Enormocast 286: Didier Berthod – Facing the World (Part 1) 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect through to America’s hat with Swiss crack-master, Didier Berthod. You might have heard about Didier from his recent send of Cobra Crack. The media mentions Didier disappearing from climbing for 10 years, returning to slay the Cobra, yada, yada, but that Didier’s completion of the Cobra has … Continue read…

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Enormocast Tweener: Didier Berthod – Facing the World (Part 2) 55:38

2M ago55:38

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In the early 2000s, Didier Berthod was the best crack climber in the world, then he dropped out of climbing and essentially disappeared from the world. When we left Didier Berthod in Facing the World Part 1, he had emerged from monastic life, contacted the daughter he had never seen, and returned to climbing. In … Continue reading "Enormocast Tween…

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7. Good Sense From Our Canadian Friend 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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Send us a Text Message. We have Larry Knight from Toronto as a guest to discuss his landmark case in Canada regarding access to recovery for secular people as well as other interesting parts of his journey.By Sober Atheist

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Elliott Randall 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

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You know his work with Steely Dan, the incredible guitar solo on Fame, along with session work with The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, The Blues Brothers, Carl Wilson, Peter Wolf, Peter Frampton, and many others. However, there's so much more to Elliott Randall's career, from his early gigs in Greenwich Village, to joining Seatrain, forming his band…

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6. Coping with Politics in the Context of Sobriety 58:07

4M ago58:07

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the daily stresses and difficulties presented to recovering people by current political realities.By Sober Atheist

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Enormocast 285: Nico Favresse – Mad to Live 1:38:27

4M ago1:38:27

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On Episode 285 of the Enormocast, after long last, I connect with Belgian rock-climber and alpinist, Nico Favresse. Nico is certainly a contender for the most experienced expedition rock-climber of all time. Perhaps only rivalled by his ubiquitous partner, Sean Villanueva-O’Driscoll? Nevertheless, Nico is an all-arounder who has tackled the biggest…

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5. Atheism as Affirmation in Sobriety 49:06

5M ago49:06

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the concept of affirmation as an essential element in sobriety for the atheist.By Sober Atheist

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Steve George 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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On our 300th episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re pleased to welcome Pages and Mr. Mister founding member, Steve George. For those of you who have followed Steve's career in music, you'll understand the uniqueness of this interview. We're beyond honored to have the opportunity to chat with Steve about his career as a studio musician, having worked wit…

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Steve Postell 56:47

5M ago56:47

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On our 299th episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a prominent member of The Immediate Family, Steve Postell. Steve grew-up in New York City and studied classical guitar, which afforded him the opportunity to take on a variety of musical experiences from performing on Broadway, to writing jingles for advertising, scores for film and documentaries,…

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Enormocast 284: Emma Twyford – Getting on With It 1:25:41

5M ago1:25:41

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On Episode 284 of the Enormocast, we connect across the pond to North Wales in the U.K. and into the living room of Emma Twyford. Emma is a pioneering woman in that rarified air of hard, desperate trad that only the old country can serve up. She is the first British woman to climb 9a … Continue reading "Enormocast 284: Emma Twyford – Getting on Wit…

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Enormocast 283: Clint Helander – To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind 1:16:17

4M ago1:16:17

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On Episode 283 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Munising, Michigan at the Michigan Icefest with Alaska-based alpinist, Clint Helander. What with the Chris Kalous Dance Party and the last call nightcap(s) at a bar literally called Whisky Dick’s, it had been a long night and an early morning for both … Continue reading "Enormocast 283: Cli…

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4. Secular Sobriety Past, Present and Future 54:18

5M ago54:18

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley have a conversation with John C. from Paris to discuss both organized and individual secular approaches to sobriety from a historical and contemporary perspective.By Sober Atheist

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Every Christian Is an Apologist Now (Part 2), with Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey 43:46

6M ago43:46

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This is the second half of an exciting two-part episode of The Apologetics Podcast. Garrick and Timothy are still adventuring through time with a second-century apologist named Aristides, exploring three key points in his apologetic that addressed those that were skeptical of Christianity in his day. Aristides understood that every Christian is an …

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Enormocast 282: Natalia Grossman – The Tyranny of Expectations 54:32

5M ago54:32

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On Episode 282 of the Enormocast, I sit down with US Olympic qualifier, Natalia Grossman. That’s right, Natalia is headed to Paris to represent the US in Lead and Boulder combined (speed is separate this time around). But this moment was caught during a bit of down time for Natalia as she ramps up for … Continue reading "Enormocast 282: Natalia Gro…

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3. Intuition and the importance of the individual to the atheist in sobriety 55:03

6M ago55:03

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the importance of the intuitive sense in recovery. This episode is a continuation of a prior series of podcasts regarding atheism in recovery that appeared on the Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Links to these, as well as the essay that this episode is based on, can be found on our Faceb…

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Enormocast Tweener: Harvey Wright Returns with Patio Pacifica 56:48

6M ago56:48

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On this in-between episode of the Enormocast, Harvey Wright from Episode 222 returns to discuss his ongoing treatment and recovery for addiction. But more importantly, Harvey is here to talk about his new album, Patio Pacifica, written almost entirely while in a Vancouver treatment facility. Also, we talk about the rough and dirty years since … Con…

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2. How we did it without "god", "faith", "steps" or "spirituality" 54:21

6M ago54:21

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley talk about their early days in recovery and how they achieved and maintained their sobriety.By Sober Atheist

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Enormocast 281: Jon Hawk and Tye Liggins of Memphis Rox – Peace Above All 1:20:03

6M ago1:20:03

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On Episode 281 of the Enormocast, Jon Hawk and Tye Liggins from Memphis Rox join to discuss the mission of the famous pay-what-you-can gym, Memphis Rox, in the inner-city of Memphis, TN. Jon is director of operations, and Tye went from walk-in to head coach and course-setter. Memphis Rox, founded by Tom Shadyac in 2018, … Continue reading "Enormoca…

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From Struggle to Strength: The 5 A’s of Healing 45:07

7M ago45:07

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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Bridget Lynch, a coach and advocate for holistic wellness, as we explore the journey to healing and transformation through faith, wisdom, and community. Join us as we uncover valuable insights on navigating life's challenges, finding healing, and embracing God's purpose for our lives. Here are some key hig…

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1. Who are we and what are we doing here? 56:43

7M ago56:43

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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley co-host the introductory episode of The Sober Atheist Podcast.By Sober Atheist

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Enormocast 280: Taps 2024 – The Really Bollocks Edition 2:23:32

7M ago2:23:32

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On Episode 280 of the Enormocast we present the 2024 Taps edition of the Enormocast. This is the annual episode where we lay to rest traditions, foibles, and notions in climbing that are either sadly going to sleep never to reawaken, or should be put to bed for good. The Enormocast is joined by our … Continue reading "Enormocast 280: Taps 2024 – Th…

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Transformed by Grace: Testimony and Faith 48:13

7M ago48:13

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In this engaging episode, we dive deep into personal story of transformation, faith, and the life-changing power of God's grace. We'll hear from Sylvia Puentes, who shares her journey from darkness to light, from doubt to faith. Join us as Sylvia recounts her encounter with Jesus and the profound impact it had on her life. Here are some key highlig…

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John "Papa" Gros 51:25

7M ago51:25

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On this special edition of Inside MusiCast, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras by taking you to New Orleans for a chat with the city's Cultural Ambassador, John Papa Gros. John is here to talk about this unique, American tradition, including its roots, music, atmosphere, and of course the amazing food! We'll also discuss his own music career and how it w…

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Jonathan Lundberg 50:00

7M ago50:00

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On this episode of Inside MusiCast we’re taking you to Stockholm, Sweden for a chat with drummer Jonathan Lundberg. We met Jonathan in 2020 at the Pages tribute concert at the Stockholm club Fasching, and while we already knew about his incredible talent, seeing him perform live was an eye (and ear) opening experience. His new album "Fragments" was…

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Enormocast 279: David Smart and Royal Robbins – Some Work of Noble Note 1:34:51

7M ago1:34:51

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On episode 279 of the Enormocast, we have an allt-ime double-header. First, David Smart joins from Toronto to talk about his life as a climber and his new book from The Mountaineers, Royal Robbins: The American Climber. Royal Robbins was one of the most influential climbers of all time, and David’s book is the most … Continue reading "Enormocast 27…

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Huey Lewis 35:02

8M ago35:02

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Huey Lewis and the News rose to monumental stardom in 1984 with their album "Sports", but this was not an overnight success, as some would believe. On this episode of Inside MusiCast, Huey Lewis is here to share stories about his path through the music business - a journey that took him from New York, to the Bay area, to Europe, North Africa, and b…

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Enormocast 278: Thomas Bukowski – A Funny Little Life 1:20:37

7M ago1:20:37

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On Episode 278 of the Enormocast, I connect with Thomas Bukowski from my home to his van sitting in Yosemite. Thomas had just completed three El Cap routes in three days, and was recovering. His next adventures in Patagonia were just on the horizon. Thomas is an American citizen, but is also half Chinese and … Continue reading "Enormocast 278: Thom…

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Enormocast Rebroadcast: Episode 93: Armando Menocal – The Peaceful Climbing Warrior 1:22:21

8M ago1:22:21

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As we stare down into the howling void of Government regulation of our dear sport, let us give thanks and a listen to Armando Menocal from 2015. Armando has made it his life’s work to keep the simpering bureaucrats in Washington and elsewhere at bay. But lately, they have reared their heads in an attempt … Continue reading "Enormocast Rebroadcast: …

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Enormocast 277: Kurt Smith – The Iconoclast 2:13:48

8M ago2:13:48

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On Episode 277 of the Enormocast, we connect with the inimitable Kurt Smith. Kurt grew up in the 70s in Tahoe and through friendships with local climbers like Rick Lovelace and encounters with Yosemite Climber, Kurt found himself in Joshua Tree amongst the Stonemasters in the early 80s. Soon, Kurt and his crew were making … Continue reading "Enormo…

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Trev Lukather 1:03:04

9M ago1:03:04

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Lukather. The name has been synonymous with incredible musicianship for nearly five decades, and the legacy continues with Trev Lukather. Similar to his father, the guitarist, producer, songwriter, and band leader has been carving a path through the music industry, but doing so in his own, unique way. Trev’s current focus is The Effect, a band proj…

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Enormocast Tweener: A Candid Ascent of Trango Tower with Jordan Cannon, Jesse Huey, and Matt Segal [Part 2] 57:12

9M ago57:12

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When we left the boys in the last Episode, they had just summited the Trango Tower via the 2nd ascent of Cowboy Direct. In this installment, the summit emotions and revelations come fast and furious as well as the realization that hits every alpinist on the summit: “Oh, shit, we still gotta get off this … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener: A Can…

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Enormocast 276: A Candid Ascent of Trango Tower with Jordan Cannon, Jesse Huey, and Matt Segal [Part 1] 1:46:33

8M ago1:46:33

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On Episode 276 of the Enormocast, three guys dreamed big and got it done. Climbers Jordan Cannon and Jesse Huey hitched their wagons to Matt Segal‘s long standing dream of free climbing the second ascent of Todd Skinner et al’s master piece, Cowboy Direct, on Trango Tower in Pakistan (AKA Nameless Tower). What ensued was … Continue reading "Enormoc…

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Enormocast 275: Anna Liina Laitinen – Born to Kiivetä 1:22:40

10M ago1:22:40

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On Episode 275 of the Enormocast, I sit down face to face with Finnish climber Anna Laitenin. After a youth in gymnastics, Anna found climbing and then almost accidentally found herself one of the best climbers in Finland. A life of competitions and pursuing hard climbs at home and beyond followed, as did becoming a … Continue reading "Enormocast 2…

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Ed Motta 58:26

10M ago58:26

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Ed Motta has waited five years to deliver a new album that is loaded with lots of surprises. On “Behind The Tea Chronicles”, our former guest takes us on a journey that is unpredictable, yet is rooted in the passions that are close to Ed. The Rio-born musician allows these passions - Steely Dan, food, vintage television and cinema, wine, and even c…

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Enormocast 274: Roger Schaeli – In The Shadow of the Eiger 1:27:42

10M ago1:27:42

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On Episode 274 of the Enormocast, I connect over the Atlantic with Swiss alpinist, guide, and Eiger North Face aficionado, Roger Schaeli. Roger was born directly in the Swiss alps and learned to climb at an early age with his father. Surrounded by deep Swiss climbing culture, an early accident did not deter Roger, rather … Continue reading "Enormoc…

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Walking in Victory Through God's Light with Shirley Bertholf 41:36

10M ago41:36

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In this engaging episode, we have the privilege of introducing you to Shirley, a seasoned writer and speaker with a profound passion for ministry. With over four decades of experience, Shirley has dedicated her life to helping others grow in their faith and build a deeper relationship with God. Her journey is marked by a commitment to God's Word, a…

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Enormocast 273: Brette Harrington – Keeper of the Flame 1:36:31

10M ago1:36:31

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On Episode 273 of the Enormocast, I reconnect with Brette Harrington who appeared on the Enormocast in 2016. Just after that first appearance, Brette and Mayan Smith-Gobat left for an audacious attempt on free climbing Riders on the Storm on Torre Central on the Torres de Paine massif. Even though they failed in their ultimate … Continue reading "E…

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A Journey From Prison To Purpose 45:05

11M ago45:05

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In this episode, we are joined by Steve Hopper, a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and God's grace. Steve's incredible journey from a life of crime and incarceration to becoming a Kingdom Influencer is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Join us as we delve into his powerful testimony, his…

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