Best Nate Rush Podcasts (2024)

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Metadata Management: DataHub with Shirshanka Das 36:56

25m ago36:56

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Shirshanka Das (@shirshanka) is the CTO of Acryl Data and founder of DataHub, which bills itself as the #1 open-source metadata platform. It enables data discovery, data observability and federated governance to help tame complex data ecosystems. Shirshanka first developed DataHub while at LinkedIn, but has grown it into an independent project with…

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Brain Expert Doctor Amen on the Biggest Parenting Mistakes, Divorce & Spanking 1:08:56

17m ago1:08:56

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Brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen provides parenting advice to Matt & Abby, discussing the biggest parenting mistakes, the effects of divorce on a child's mind, and the problems with spanking. ZocDoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdop app for FREE! Prose: For 50% off your first subscription order go to https://prose.com/unplanne…

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Marriage Counseling, Our Son’s 2nd Birthday & Our Thoughts on 'Quiet on Set' 1:32:08

1d ago1:32:08

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Matt & Abby discuss their new experience starting marriage counseling together and share their big plans for their son Griffin’s 2nd birthday. They also share their thoughts on the "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary and the allegations and criminal charges surrounding it. This episode is sponsored by DoorDash, Liquid IV, Dreamland…

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MTP 15: Nate Callender, Aerospace Department of Middle Tennessee State University 37:31

2d ago37:31

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Nate Callender is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of MTSU. He shares his journey from hating public speaking to becoming a professor, recognizing how God-given gifts can help in career decisions, and how transparency helps us overcome fears. He addresses the compatibility of science and belief in God, highlighting arguments for G…

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Episode 30: Transformational Journey with Jacqueline Civitarese 38:27

4d ago38:27

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Today on the Down and Dirty podcast, we welcome back Jacqueline Civitarese, a wonderful and inspiring guest who we last heard from in Episode 5, where she spoke about her weight loss journey and the importance of aligning your inside with your outside. Since then, Jacqueline has continued with her transformational journey, hitting those crucial mil…

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MTP 14: Rachelle Beckner, on identity and faith in career transitions and teaching communication skills to engineers. 23:11

6d ago23:11

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Rachelle is a full-time Lecturer of Communications in the Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. She also operates a marketing and fundraising consulting boutique -- Beckner Creative. Rachelle shares her journey from a career in nonprofit work to becoming an educator. She shares her experiences of grappling with career transitions, …

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Take Your Own Advice: vlcn with Matt Wonlaw 31:58

14d ago31:58

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After his first child was born, Matt Wonlaw (@tantaman) imagined giving his son life advice. What kind of life did he want his kid to lead? At the time, he was working for Facebook, and he decided that his own life needed a change in direction. So Matt started vlcn, aka Vulcan Labs, a research company that develops open-source projects like CR-SQLi…

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Addressing Assumptions About Us 1:32:11

9d ago1:32:11

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Today we address your assumptions about us... Thank you to everyone who submitted assumptions on Instagram :) This episode was sponsored by BetterHelp & Hiya. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body n…

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The Forgotten Miner: E3 - Same Shade of Dark 7:49

9d ago7:49

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Cam and Brad are plummetted into the bottom of the mine - what is ahead? There is only one way to find out. Be sure to tune in next week to the exciting conclusion of this 4 part series!By Stove Leg Media

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MTP 13: Phil Bishop, Naval Academy to academia, students' struggles with loneliness, compatibility of faith and science, and healthy skepticism. 31:55

9d ago31:55

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Dr. Phil Bishop, pbishop@retiree.ua.edu, is a retired Professor or Exercise Physiology at the University of Alabama. Phil shares how the complexity of the human body points to design and the existence of a Creator. He describes the challenges of faith in science seen in “Retraction Watch”. He advises students dealing with doubts about God. and he c…

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MTP 12: Robbie Quinn on finding mentors, taking risks to broaden friendships, new opportunities. 19:51

13d ago19:51

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Robbie Quinn, quinnr@ecu.edu, is an Associate Professor of Art Education of East Carolina University. He shares the importance of finding mentors, how art can be a reflection of God's beauty and creativity, the influential platform and future of art education, his experience writing a textbook, and his experience of stepping out of his comfort zone…

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Moving to Nashville, Breastfeeding for 20 Months & Getting Diagnosed with ADHD 1:00:44

16d ago1:00:44

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Matt & Abby talk about their potential move to Nashville, Abby's experience breastfeeding for over 20 months now & Matt shares his story of finally being diagnosed with ADHD. This episode was sponsored by: Athena Club, Rocket Money & Kleenex. Athena Club: Head over to https://AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get…

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MTP 11: Aba Ebong, his upbringing in Nigeria, divine intervention, personal transformation, power of prayer and fearless faith 14:39

16d ago14:39

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Aba is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, aebong1@uncc.edu. He reveals his deep-rooted love for the Word of God which was shaped by his upbringing. He has witnessed divine interventions in his health and others’. As a professor, Aba ministers to students, sharing his faith and experienc…

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Secret Sauce: Amplication with Yuval Hazaz 31:22

23d ago31:22

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Amplication is an open-source development platform for scalable and secure Node.js applications. It allows engineers to skip writing boilerplate code and offers the flexibility to customize and add components. Amplification was created by Yuval Hazaz (@Yuvalhazaz1), a veteran developer who determined that low-code platforms save time but restrict f…

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Alexa & Carlos PenaVega on Co-Starring in Hallmark Movies, Boundaries with Acting & Big Time Rush on Tour 2:10:40

30d ago2:10:40

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Carlos and Alexa PenaVega open up about their marriage and discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry. Carlos shares untold stories from his time in Big Time Rush, while Alexa reflects on her experience filming Spy Kids and her journey from child actress to now. This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV, Factor & ZocDoc Liquid IV: Get 20%…

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MTP 10: PARENTS’ EDITION, Laurie Kubicek on Joy in the Classroom, College Send-offs, Perseverance, and the Power of Prayer 29:39

30d ago29:39

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Laurie Kubicek is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, lkubicek@csus.edu Laurie shares her journey into teaching, reflecting on the joy she found in the classroom and connecting with her students. She tells of her own tearful college send-off, the complexities of faith and academia, the importance of perseverance, and the power of p…

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Carlo & Sarah on Marrying an Italian, Language Barriers & Living with My Parents 1:30:48

30d ago1:30:48

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Carlo & Sarah join us to discuss their unique marriage between an American and an Italian. They share the language barriers they've encountered in their relationship and the humorous awkwardness of living with their parents after getting married. Join us for a candid and entertaining conversation! This episode was sponsored by Hiya, BetterHelp & Lu…

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MTP: 09 Isaac Loh, on How to Approach Friends Without Judging and Breaking Barriers Between Students and Professors 27:56

1M ago27:56

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Isaac Loh, lohi@uncw.edu, is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He shares about taking steps of faith as a professor, approaching friends who are not following Christ in a way that is not judgmental, how to encourage students struggling with faith, and how professors can break barriers with students …

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To the Moon: OpenBB with Didier Lopes 39:41

1M ago39:41

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OpenBB is an open-source investment research platform created by Didier Lopes (@didier_lopes). OpenBB grew out of a project called Gamestonk Terminal that Didier began working on shortly before the Gamestop short squeeze in January 2021. Today, OpenBB has evolved into an infrastructure platform that allows users to build extensions and access finan…

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Losing My Grandpa, Getting a 'Mommy Makeover' & Getting My First Period in 5 Years 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

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Abby opens up about her emotional journey coping with the loss of her grandpa, her thoughts on 'Mommy Makeovers', and her experience of getting her first period in 5 years. This episode is sponsored by Huggies, Curology, Dreamland Baby & Factor. Huggies: Visit https://huggies.com and get your baby’s butt into Huggies best fitting diaper! Huggies Li…

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MTP: 08, Marianella Jara, How to Welcome College Students Into Christian Communities, The Reward of Taking College Students Overseas, Advice for Students to Not Rush Important Decisions; Nella is a Senior ... 29:20

1M ago29:20

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“Profe Jara”, as her students call her, shares a pivotal experience in her faith journey when she was invited to a Christian retreat as an international student, her long-term commitment and joy taking groups of students on overseas trips, how she incorporates her Christian faith naturally into her curriculum, and her encouraging experiences with C…

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MTP: 07, Greg Williams, Part 2, on Emotions as an Engineer, Sharing His Christian Faith with his Students While Respecting Their Spiritual Journeys, Creating an Approachable Classroom Environment, and ... 31:04

2M ago31:04

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watch this interview on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8 Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable and approachable classroom environment, tearing down the wall between students and faculty, the value of making mistakes and overcoming challenges, int…

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MTP 06: Greg Williams, Part 1, How is Engineering Compatible with the Christian Faith? The Importance of Embracing Doubt and Seeking Understanding. Greg is a Lecturer of Coastal Engineering at the University ... 26:49

2M ago26:49

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Greg talks about his love for bluegrass music, learning to play the banjo, and an embarrassing moment from his college days about being “pantsed”. He shares the stabling influence of his grandparents on his early faith, the importance of finding like-minded peers, and the role of scripture in his life. Greg reflects on the compatibility of his engi…

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Dani Austin on Losing Her Hair, Getting Pregnant by Surprise & Starting a $40M/yr Company with Her Husband 1:54:10

2M ago1:54:10

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In this episode, we were joined by Dani Austin and her husband Jordan Ramirez. Dani opened up about her surprise pregnancy, her struggle with hair loss, and her journey of wearing wigs, which ultimately inspired the creation of their company, Divi. Their business achieved remarkable success, earning over $40 million in revenue in its first year. Th…

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MTP 05: Rick Olsen on Freedom Found in Christianity More Than in Hedonism, Understanding God's Will, Finding Peace in Decision-Making, and Faith in the Classroom 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Dr. Rick Olsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His current research focuses on the intersection of popular culture, rhetoric, and values/faith. Rick shares his dream of bamboo entrepreneurship, much to his kids' chagrin. He discusses the importance of discernment an…

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MTP 04: Elise Thompson, on Losing Her Father When She was 15, Stopping Conversation with God, and Coming Back to Him 34:14

2M ago34:14

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This is an engaging interview with Elise Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. We delve into Elise's expertise in using virtual reality in nursing education. Elise shares insights on integrating faith into her teaching, navigating life’s challenges, and offering support to students. The interview t…

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MTP 03, Len Lecci, Part 2, Can Students Initiate Spiritual Conversations with Professors? And do professors ever feel conflicted about having to teach something against their faith? 21:28

2M ago21:28

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We start Part 2 Len Lecci asking him to tell us about students who come to his office to talk about God. Len answers another question from Danielle Cooper about if there has ever been a time where he felt conflicted about something that he had to teach. And she asks how his faith has grown at a secular university different from being at a Christian…

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MTP 02: Len Lecci, Part 1, on the Rational Trust in Jesus, the Healthy Role of Doubt, and the Pathway to Trust in Dating Relationships 20:54

2M ago20:54

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We have a fun and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Len Lecci, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Dr. Lecci's research is diverse, ranging from early memory loss detection to exploring biases in jury decisions. Recently awarded for his brain injury research, Dr. Lecci brings a unique perspective to our dis…

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MTP 01: Anka Roberto on How to Trust God through Trials 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Dr. Anka Roberto, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares her unusual journey to finding intimacy with Jesus while sitting on a floor, how her daughter was born with congenital heart defects, her experience with the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Anka’s battle with cancer. Watch Meet The Prof on YouTub…

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Robust Observability: OpenTelemetry with Austin Parker 35:01

2M ago35:01

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OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework for collecting and managing telemetry data. OpenTelemetry has been more successful than expected, becoming the second fastest growing project in the CNCF. It allows for flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in, making it attractive to startups and large enterprises alike. On today’s show, Eric (@…

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The Forgotten Miner: E2 - Into the Mine 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Cam and Brad make their way a little further into the mine, only to split up and find some strange noises, a mine cart, and then... nothing. Thanks again to Brad, Cam, and Carrie for helping with the voicework! And thank you all for being patient with me as I make these little stories for you. I know that these can take a long time to make, but for…

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The Beeston's on Getting Haunted, Becoming Missionaries & Seeing My Sister-in-Law Topless 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

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This week we were joined by Sarah, Derik, Lauren & Tanner Beeston! We covered their experiences with the supernatural, Derik & Tanner's journey becoming missionaries, and Derik's hilarious yet embarrassing story about accidentally seeing Lauren topless while on a family cruise. This episode is sponsored by Curology, Factor, ZocDoc & Jenni Kayne. Cu…

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MTP: Pilot Episode: Heather Holleman, Penn State, How to help friends struggling emotionally, how to have quality conversations, and how she has Christ-centered conversations with students. 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ, and Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus. She and her husband Ash have two daughters and three cats, and Heather blogs regularly at heatherholleman.com. In this conversation, Heather shares persona…

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Dr. Mike Debunks Birth Control, Home Births & Medical Misinformation 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

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Joined by Doctor Mike on this week's show, we delved into the topic of health. Mike debunked different forms of birth control, shared insights on our experience with the breastfeeding method, and discussed the emerging trend of home births. As well as highlighting the prevalence of medical misinformation on social media. This episode was sponsored …

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Never Build Permissions Again: OPAL with Or Weis 37:15

2M ago37:15

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OPAL is an open-source administration layer for Policy Engines such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). OPAL provides the necessary infrastructure to load policy and data into multiple policy engines, ensuring they have the information they need to make decisions. Today, we’re talking to Or Weis (@OrWeis), co-creator of OPAL and co-founder of Permit, the e…

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The Forgotten Miner: E1 - The Feature 10:22

2M ago10:22

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Brad and Cam get deeper into gambling debt after a horse race doesn't go their way. A news story gives the boys financial hopes, despite some obvious obstacles. Welcome to episode 1 of this fictional MoTOV special! Thanks to Brad, Cam, and Carrie for offering their voices for this role! Also, if you want to get in on our horse racing ownership grou…

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Getting Roasted by My College Roommates 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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This week on the show, Matt's college roommates made a special appearance and playfully roasted him. They reminisced about embarrassing moments from Matt's pre-marriage days, including tales of their college fights and legendary parties. This episode was sponsored by DreamLand Baby, BetterHelp, Ship Station & Curology, DreamLand Baby: Go to https:/…

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Episode 5: Forking Paths 17:29

3M ago17:29

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The road ahead for the Carolina Lithium project seems uncertain. In this final episode, we look at the greatest obstacle confronting Piedmont Lithium: convincing the Gaston County Board of Commissioners to approve their rezoning request. Mining for the Climate is a co-creation of Nate Otjen and Juan Manuel Rubio. It's a production of Blue Lab at Pr…

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Episode 4: A Tale of Two Ranchers 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Many residents of Gaston County make their living through farming and ranching. We meet a cattle and a horse rancher whose livelihoods and animals are threatened by the mine. Both women are doing everything in their power to stop the mine and maintain their way of life. Mining for the Climate is a co-creation of Nate Otjen and Juan Manuel Rubio. It…

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Episode 3: The Body of the Mine 39:58

3M ago39:58

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Like a body, a mine has its own metabolism. It consumes water, trees and energy, and it releases chemicals, carbon and wastewater. These metabolic processes are supposed to be hidden: few want to see, hear, smell or taste a mine in operation. Unearthing the body of the mine, we ask how Piedmont Lithium highlights certain aspects of the mine’s proce…

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Century Mark - 100th Episode of MoTOV! 50:18

2M ago50:18

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THANK YOU for listening to all 100 releases on this feed! I break down the most impactful episodes (to me) through the first 100. Hope you enjoyed the ride so far - many more episodes to come. Love, NateBy Stove Leg Media

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Clayton from The Bachelor on Getting Blackmailed, Filing a Restraining Order & Losing $1.3M 1:24:38

2M ago1:24:38

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Clayton Echard, from The Bachelor, joined Matt to share his experience with a pregnancy blackmail scandal and his pursuit of justice. This episode was sponsored by Caden Lane, Curology, SurfShark & BetterHelp. For 20% off your order, head to https://CadenLane.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED. For a limited time get your first Curology skincare …

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Episode 2: Land Histories and Futures 29:17

3M ago29:17

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Building a mine requires a substantial amount of land. This episode investigates the tactics used by Piedmont Lithium to accumulate a critical amount of land for its operations. We take listeners to visit burned-out houses and empty lots and to meet the neighbors who sold and those who remain. Mining for the Climate is a co-creation of Nate Otjen a…

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Episode 1: White Gold Rush 18:58

3M ago18:58

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A few stories about critical minerals have dominated the news lately: “We must mine to save the planet;” “China is taking over rare-earth elements;” “EVs are leading the green revolution.” These stories lay the groundwork for a future that is unquestionably mining intensive. However, does every mine need to be built? The proposed lithium mine in Ga…

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Matthew & Alesia Blackwood: Unlock Math 30:28

2M ago30:28

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In this compelling podcast interview on the Championship Leadership podcast, Matthew and Alesia Blackwood, founders of Unlock Math, share their inspirational journey and the impact of their innovative math education program. Alesia's passion for teaching math and the need for a curriculum focusing on understanding rather than memorization drove the…

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Oxygen Deprivation: FerretDB with Peter Farkas 33:55

3M ago33:55

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FerretDB enables users to run MongoDB applications on existing Postgres infrastructure. Peter Farkas (@FarkasP), co-founder and CEO of FerretDB, explains the need for an open source interface for document databases. Peter also discusses the licensing change of MongoDB and the uncertainty it created for users. He emphasizes the importance of open st…

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Wolf in the Night - Beth Lynn Barr 25:48

3M ago25:48

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Nate discusses the disappearance and then discovery of Beth Lynn Barr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkinsburg,_Pennsylvania https://www.tumblr.com/clairvoyancethestrange/94928780470/the-dark-history-of-johnson-road-november https://www.wpxi.com/news/investigates/cold-case-disappearance-six-year-old-girl/QM23JFFJIVGYLOUULJYBWJVBNQ/ https://whokil…

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$100 Girl Scout Cookies, Strip Teases & Failing Dry January 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

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In this week's episode, Matt & Abby have an unfiltered conversation talking about Matt's failed attempt at Dry January, Abby spending $100 on Girl Scout cookies, and Matt's impromptu bedroom strip teases 🤣 This episode was sponsored by Zocdoc, Nutrafol & Rocket Money. Go to https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then fin…

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The Unholy Connection - Roberta Elam and Susan Rush 30:13

3M ago30:13

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Roberta Elam and Susan Rush were murdered by the same man - but who could it be? Is the answer so obvious? is there more that meets the eye? Nate discusses his opinions on the case on this episode of MOTOV. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/q5nkxc/was_there_a_serial_killer_operating_in_western_pa/ https://positivelypittsburgh.co…

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Kay & Tay on Getting Cheated On, Divorced & Hiding Our 12-Year-Old from the Internet 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

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We are super excited to have Kay & Tay on this week's episode. We discussed their previous marriages and divorces, Tay's experience being cheated on while he was in Afghanistan serving in the military & Kay speaks on why she keeps her 12-year-old daughter out of the spotlight. This episode was sponsored by Huggies, LiquidIV, Hiya & Factor. Visit ht…

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