Best Phil Olson Podcasts (2024)

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Friday News and Notes 22:18

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 39: Zach Hiduk of @32BeatWriters takes a quick look at the news and notes headed into Sunday and offers some of his favorite starts of the week. NFL Reports & Analysis for Fantasy Football -- Notes from TNF Injury and Friday Practice Updates Starts of the Week -- 🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Podcast Network ➔…

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Anthony Richardson Benched, Diontae Johnson Traded, Stefon Diggs on IR, + Preseason Prediction Pass/Fail 47:25

2d ago47:25

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 38: Zach Hiduk and Matt Olson of @32BeatWriters discuss the benching of Colts QB Anthony Richardson, Stefon Diggs being placed on IR, and Diontae Johnson being traded to the Ravens. The guys then take a look back on their preseason predictions to see how they have turned out so far. NFL Reports & Analysis for Fant…

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Unveiling Scientology's Impact on Family: Phil Jones' Journey, Guardian's Office Secrets, and the Battle for Reconnection - Scientology Stories #48 w/ Claire Headley 1:13:34

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Send us a text Imagine embarking on a journey as a curious teenager only to find yourself ensnared in an organization that reshapes your life's path. Join me, Claire Headley, as I sit down with my dear friend Phil Jones, who candidly shares his fascinating journey with Scientology that began in Ontario, Canada. From attending a Narconon lecture to …

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Top 5 News Bits From the Beat and Mailbag! 31:35

4d ago31:35

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 37: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) take you through some of the most important information from the beat that you need to know for your fantasy football week 8! Then, its your mailbag questions! NFL Reports & Analysis for Fantasy Football -- Will TE Evan Engram have a huge week? Dalvin Cook Doesn't Matter The Clevela…

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Episode 666: She got Alito to confess his politics-LAUREN WINDSOR-new doc-GONZO FOR DEMOCRACY 42:10

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LAUREN WINDSOR calls herself an “advocacy journalist”. Her biggest scoops usually come when she goes undercover among right-wing pols and donors to secretly record things they don’t want us to hear. Her accidental truth-tellers include Sam Alito, Rudy Giuliani, Roger Stone, John Eastman, and Ted Cruz. Executive producer of The Undercurrent and exec…

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Drake Maye w/ Phil Perry of NBC Sports & Bo Nix w/ Cody Roark 38:25

7d ago38:25

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 36: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) is by joined Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) of NBC Sports Boston joins Zach to talk about Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. Despite the Pats overall struggle, Drake Maye has been a bright spot. Phil walks us though where he's been great, where he needs to improve, and how the Patriots …

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Unveiling Scientology's Grip: Gary "Jackson" Morehead on Legal Battles, Family Reunions, and Exposing Cult Abuse - Life After Scientology #5 58:32

8d ago58:32

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Send us a text Can we truly break free from the oppressive grip of Scientology and help others do the same? Join us as we tackle this monumental challenge head-on with my dear friend, Gary "Jackson" Morehead. Together, we've spent years fighting to expose the dangerous practices of the organization and provide essential support for those seeking to…

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Fantasy Focused News from the Beat - Week 7 35:44

12d ago35:44

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 35: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) is by joined by two beat writers Katherine Fitzgerald (@kfitz134) of The Buffalo News and Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) of The Charlotte Observer to discuss the most pressing news on the week, teams coming out of their bye, and injuries! NFL Reports & Analysis for Fantasy Football -- Ama…

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Episode 665: STEVE UJLAKI-Must See Doc-BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy 1:00:00

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STEPHEN UJLAKI’s documentary BAD FAITH opens with the following text: “Christian Nationalism is a political movement that believes America was founded as a Christian nation privileging Christianity over all other faiths. Masquerading as religion, this ideology exploits scripture and sacred symbols to achieve extremist objectives.” The film lays out…

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Exposing NXIVM & Scientology: Sarah Edmondson on Cult Manipulation, Healing Journeys, and Deprogramming Efforts Life After Scientology #4 w/ Sarah Edmondson 58:19

15d ago58:19

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Send us a text Ever wondered why intelligent, capable individuals fall prey to cults? Get ready to uncover the intricate world of coercive organizations as Sarah Edmondson, former NXIVM member turned whistleblower, joins us to share her 12-year journey inside the notorious group. Sarah's transformation from a devoted follower to a fierce advocate i…

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Bits from the Beat: Fantasy Focused News - Week 6 32:00

19d ago32:00

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 34: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) talks about some of the most important fantasy news and information from the beat writers as we roll into week 6! NFL Reports & Analysis for Fantasy Football -- Drake Maye Appreciation Day George Pickens Spencer Rattler Packers WR Updated Reports Injury Report by Dr. Tom Christ Star…

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Song Selection and Rotation | Gary Durbin 7:03

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Picking songs is a privilege and responsibility of the worship leader. What songs should we sing? The way you answer that question can make you More Than a Worship Leader. Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbinBy Gary Durbin

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Episode 664: GREG PALAST-VIGILANTES INC-GOP takes voter suppression & election theft to next level 34:42

20d ago34:42

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I’ve been talking about voter suppression with GREG PALAST since 2002. Known for his investigative reports for BBC, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone, his new documentary, VIGILANTES INC: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, narrated by Rosario Dawson and produced by Martin Sheen, reveals that in 43 states individual citizens are able to challenge …

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Unveiling Scientology's Psychological Grip: Jon Atack's Journey and Healing from Cult Influence Life After Scientology #3 w/ John Atack 1:20:38

22d ago1:20:38

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Send us a text Ever wondered how authoritarian groups like Scientology manage to exert such control over their members? Renowned author Jon Atack joins us for a riveting exploration of Scientology's psychological grip and the arduous journeys of those who break free. Jon's book, "Let's Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky," serves as a pivotal res…

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Bits from the Beat: What You Need to Know for Week 5 44:40

27d ago44:40

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 31: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Matt Olson talk about some of the most crucial reports from the beat writers headed in to week 5. Beat writer Destin Adams of AtoZ Sports also calls in to give an update on how he sees the running back situation shaking out this week for the Colts, and Dr. Tom Christ gives us an…

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Episode 663: WENDELL POTTER-Health Insurance Whistle-Blower-Profits over patients and only getting worse 1:03:07

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I get the dirt from WENDELL POTTER about our broken healthcare system, especially the role of insurance companies, who consistently put profit above the health and lives of patients. Potter walked away from his job at one of the country's largest health insurers to emerge as a critic of the industry and an advocate of reform. He’s a best-selling au…

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Scientology Stories #47 - Sea Organization Q&A - What do Sea Org Members think of the "outside" world? 1:56:40

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave one of the most secretive organizations in the world? Join Claire and me as we sit down with Katherine, a former Sea Org member who devoted 27 years of her life to Scientology's elite order, until her departure in 2021. From the early '90s to the present day, we compare our experiences an…

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Episode 662: KEVIN BOYLE, THE SHATTERING: America in the 60s-Are the Silent Majority today’s undecided MidWest voters? 58:01

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Here’s my 2022 conversation with National Book Award winner, KEVIN BOYLE, about his book, THE SHATTERING: AMERICA IN THE 1960s. He reminds us that, after the Depression and two World Wars, the Silent Majority craved security not change. I suspect this history lesson offers us a window into the minds and the worldviews of many of the crucial undecid…

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Week 3 Recap and News! 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 28: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) recaps every game and tells you what matters for each team, provides some fantasy analysis, and gives some important news updates! – The Panthers offense explodes The Rams make an insane comeback against the 49ers Malik Nabers is dominating for Fantasy Jayden Daniels is one of the m…

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Exposing Scientology's Distorted Realities: Email Manipulation, Scarred Parallels, and Unveiling Hubbard's Myths - Life After Scientology #2 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 48:39

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what life is like after leaving a cult? Join us as we recount our 20-year journey since escaping the confines of Scientology. Throughout this episode, we explore the resources that have helped us recover and understand the dynamics of cults, from eye-opening books and engaging podcasts to hard-hitting documenta…

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Protect the Embroyos with Attorney Tiffany Horstein 34:10

1M ago34:10

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This month we discuss 'how to' grow your family by means other than traditional sexual intercourse with Tiffany Horstein, an attorney focused on assisted reproductive technology. It's a super, interesting discussion on both the cutting-edge science and legal side of building your family in the 21st century! Learn more about Tiffany: https://www.fam…

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Week 2 Recap and News! 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 28: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) recaps every game and tells you what matters for each team, as well as provides important news updates! – Bryce Young benched. Hollywood Brown and Isiah Pacheco OUT. 9ers and Rams beat up. And MORE! - Website - 32BW.com Support 32 BeatWriters: Pro Membership Sign Up for the best new…

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Episode 661: ARLIE HOCHSCHILD-STOLEN PRIDE: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right 1:00:27

1M ago1:00:27

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ARLIE HOCHSCHILD is the author of best-seller, STRANGERS IN THEIR OWN LAND: Anger & Mourning on the American Right. Five years talking with folks in Southern Louisiana revealed a “deep story” that holds their political contradictions together - they’re waiting in line for the American Dream and Democrats help others - Blacks, Latinos, LGBTQ - cut i…

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Unveiling Scientology's Sea Org Weddings: Claire & Marc Headley's Wedding Ordeal, Work-Life Struggles, and 32 Years of Resilience - Scientology Stories #46 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 2:11:01

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it's like to get married in the world of Scientology's Sea Organization? Join us as Claire and I pull back the curtain on our own wedding day, filled with rigid rules and overwhelming scrutiny. We dive into the intricate approval processes that dictated every aspect of our ceremony, from navigating stringe…

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Episode 660: How progressives win in rural America-CHLOE MAXMIN & CANYON WOODWARD, DIRT ROAD REVIVAL 56:06

2M ago56:06

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The Democrats have for too long ceded rural voters to the GOP. When the solution to minority rule is voting, connecting with and winning over rural voters is essential. Here’s my 2022 conversation with Maine state senator CHLOE MAXMIN and CANYON WOODWARD about the the book they’ve co-authored, DIRT ROAD REVIVAL. It tells the story of their winning …

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Getting Hired as a Worship Leader | Brian Taylor 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Brian Taylor is the Vice President of Worship & Creative Arts at Slingshot Group. For over 15 years, Brian has served and equipped the local church. His background spans a broad spectrum of denominations, cultures, church sizes, and settings. He and his wife Lauren live just north of Dallas, Texas, with their two beautiful kids. Brian's links: http…

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Internal documents show Linkin Park's Singer has a Scientology Spy Wing Mom - Scientology Spy Files #25 w/ Marc Headley 1:27:34

2M ago1:27:34

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Send us a text Brace yourself for a behind-the-scenes look at Scientology like never before. In this eye-opening episode of Scientology Spy Files, we unravel the secretive operations of the Office of Special Affairs (OSA) through the lens of Gail Armstrong’s career transformation. From her days in OSA's PR department to her pivotal role at Scientol…

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Unveiling Scientology's Sea Org Mysteries: Billion-Year Contracts, Xenu Myths, and Hidden Tunnels - Scientology Stories #45 (Sea Org Day Special) w/ Claire & Marc Headley 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of Scientology’s elite Sea Organization? Join Claire and me as we commemorate Sea Org Day with an eye-opening episode of "Scientology Stories." Get ready to uncover the origins, roles, and intriguing aspects of this enigmatic group, complete with billion-year contracts and the mot…

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Episode 659: The Walls We Don’t See-RICHARD KAHLENBERG, EXCLUDED: Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, Class Bias 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

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Blind spots. In his book, EXCLUDED: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See, RICHARD KAHLENBERG points out not only how restrictive zoning laws negatively influence all sorts of things in this country, but also that such laws are more likely or more restrictive in communities that are otherwise more liberal and progre…

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Unveiling Scientology's Hidden Depths: Claire's Sea Org Interview, Super Bowl Battle Plans, and Financial Exploitation Exposé w/ Katherine Olson - Scientology Q&A #12 1:36:35

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Send us a text Imagine being deep inside an organization surrounded by secrecy and control—our latest episode features Claire's riveting journey as she navigates the labyrinth of Scientology. Claire shares her triumph as she lands her first interview with ex-Sea Org member Catherine Olson and takes on her new role in our "Women on Wednesdays" serie…

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News, Fantasy Advice and Q/A 55:48

2M ago55:48

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 28: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) gives a quick news update, offers his fantasy advice for your upcoming drafts, and takes your questions! – Ricky Pearsall SHOT, the Brandon Aiyuk deal and how that impacts for 49ers receiving room. How will Samaje Perine impact Isiah Pacheco and the Chiefs backfield? MarShawn Lloyd …

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Episode 658: 1) PHIL DONAHUE (2007), 2) MUHAMMAD YUNUS (2008) - Wise elders in the news 59:36

2M ago59:36

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This episode, archived conversations with two wise elders recently in the news. First, my 2007 conversation with PHIL DONAHUE who died August 18th at the age of 88. Donahue always seemed to be as focused on the common good as he was on ratings - while delivering well on both. We talked about his decades of work as well as Body of War, the documenta…

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Cowboys Preview w/ David Helman of FOX Sports 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 27: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Cowboys writer and host of The NFL on FOX Podcast, David Helman (@davidhelman_) of FOX Sports discuss the Dallas Cowboys and what Dave believes will be the likely outcome for this offense. – CeeDee Lamb sings a MEGA deal. Who else in the WR room will matter this year? Will Dak P…

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Unveiling Scientology's Financial Demands: Hilarious Miscavige Photoshop Contest, Family Dynamics, & MLM Connections - Scientology Q&A #11 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 1:30:35

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Send us a text Ever wondered what David Miscavige would look like as an Ewok or Beetlejuice? Get ready for a humorous visual feast as Claire and I, Marc Headley, announce the winner of last week's David Miscavige Shoop of the Week contest and showcase the most creative and ridiculous submissions from our listeners. From "Davo Baggins" to "Lollipop …

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Episode 657: RANDY OLSON - HOUSTON, WE HAVE A NARRATIVE - a simple method to create compelling stories 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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RANDY OLSON earned a Harvard Ph.D. in Biology and was a tenured professor when he quit and moved to LA to attend USC film school. His goal: help scientists learn to communicate better. We receive so much input that we can no longer deal with separate bits of information, so we look for narratives. He’s the author of DON’T BE SUCH A SCIENTIST and HO…

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Bears Preview w/ Beat Writer Courtney Cronin 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 26: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Bears beat writer Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) of ESPN discuss the Chicago Bears training camp and preseason implications. – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Bears? What will this offensive scheme look like under new …

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Scientology Q&A #10 - Unveiling Scientology's Internet Tactics: Mike Rinder on the 2007 Spy Document, Bizarre Punishments, and Xenu Controversies - Scientology Q&A w/ Marc Headley 2:12:00

2M ago2:12:00

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a controversial organization like Scientology manages its complex web of internal and external relations? In our latest episode, we sit down with former Scientology executive Mike Rinder to dissect a revealing spy document from 2007 called the "Internet Handling Program." We promise you'll gain intriguing insights i…

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Episode 656: JOSHUA DOUGLAS (2019) VOTE FOR US: How to Take Back Our Elections & Change the Future of Voting 59:03

3M ago59:03

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80-some days till the polls close. The Harris-Walz campaign is riding a wave of momentum in the country to move past Trump that feels sustainable to me. I assume Trump/the Right/the GOP will get very dirty. That’s a reality, but so is my 2019 conversation with JOSHUA DOUGLAS, about his book - VOTE FOR US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change t…

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Life After Scientology #1 with Claire Headley & Former Scientologist Jeff Beaumont - Transformations, Educational Pursuits, and Support Networks 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life after leaving a controlling organization like Scientology? Join us as Claire Headley and Jeff Beaumont share their deeply personal stories of breaking free from the indoctrinated study methods and rigorous environment of Scientology. From Claire’s journey of overcoming mental …

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Falcons Fantasy Preview w/ Beat Writer Daniel Flick 49:00

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 25: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Falcons beat writer Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) of Sports Illustrated discuss the Atlanta Falcons training camp and preseason fantasy implications. – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Falcons? What will this offensive sche…

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Unveiling Scientology's Dark Underbelly: Claire Headley's Childhood in Sea Org, Media Manipulation, and the Plight of LGBTQ Members - Scientology Q&A #9 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 1:36:37

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Send us a text When Claire Headley’s mother left her at just four years old to join the Sea Organization, it set the stage for a life entwined with Scientology’s most secretive and powerful sect. In this revealing episode of the Blown for Good podcast, Claire and Marc Headley pull back the curtain on their unique journeys through the Church of Scie…

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Colts Fantasy Preview w/ Beat Writer Destin Adams 36:27

3M ago36:27

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 24: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Colts beat writer Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) of AtoZ Sports joins to discuss Bengals training camp and fantasy implications – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Colts? With the recent Josh Downs injury, does this open up …

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Bengals Fantasy Preview w/ Ben Baby of ESPN 26:14

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 23: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and ESPN NFL Nation's own Ben Baby (@bbaby) joins to discuss Bengals training camp and fantasy implications – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Bengals? Who can we trust in the backfield to be the main guy? Will Joe Burrow stay …

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NFL Training Camp Takeaways and Listener Q&A! 49:36

3M ago49:36

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 22: Zach Hiduk and Matt Olson dig into some of the biggest takeaways from training camp and answer listener questions! – Which WRs have a chance to move up a depth chart or have a bigger role than we initially expected? Does DeVonta Smith moving into the slot have an effect on his production? Should we be worried …

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Episode 655: BILLY WIMSATT, MOVEMENT VOTER PROJECT - a voice of both grassroots & donors in the Biden-Harris-Walz relaunch 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

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BILLY WIMSATT is founder and executive director of Movement Voter Project and Movement Voter PAC. MVP helps progressive donors invest in the election efforts of local community-based organizations in battleground states. In that role, during the Biden-Harris-Walz relaunch, Wimsatt and MVP listened to and at times spoke for both grassroots organizer…

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Being a Confident Woman Worship Leader | Andrea Olson 22:35

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Andrea Olson is a passionate worship leader, songwriter and worship leading coach based in Minnesota. In 2014, she began a ministry for worship leaders called Overflow and has hosted 9 conferences and more than 3,000 worshippers from across the country. Overflow Worship: https://www.overflowworshipleaders.com/ Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbi…

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Unveiling Scientology's Cadet Orgs: Claire Headley's Early Life, Family Separations, and Miscavige Photoshop Contests - Scientology Q&A #8 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 1:39:06

3M ago1:39:06

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Send us a text What if your name was inspired by a state of mental clarity? Join us on the Blown for Good podcast as we kick off a fascinating Q&A series with Claire Headley, who opens up about her unique entry into the world of Scientology. We share stories from Claire's early life, her time in Scientology's cadet organizations in both Los Angeles…

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Broncos Fantasy Preview w/ Cody Roark 47:43

3M ago47:43

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 21: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and Mile High Sports' own Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) joins to discuss Broncos training camp! – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Broncos? Has Bo Nix already earned the starting role? Can we make sense of the running back situati…

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Vikings Fantasy Preview w/ Alec Lewis 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 20: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and The Athletic's own Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) discuss Vikings training camp! – What have we learned so far from training camp and what can we expect this year from the Vikings? When will JJ McCarthy supplant Sam Darnold as the QB 1 for this team? How worried do we need to be about…

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Panthers Fantasy Preview w/ Mike Kaye 41:38

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Beyond the Beat, Season 2, Episode 19: Zach Hiduk (@32BeatWriters) and the Charlotte Observer's own Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) discuss all things Panthers! -- What have we learned so far through the first few days of training camp, and what can we expect in the coming weeks for the Panthers? Last season was baaad. Is Dave Canales the hero the Panther…

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