Best Taylor Andresen Podcasts (2024)

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Book Eight, Part Two: Chapter 17 to the End of the Novel | The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan 3:57:47

6d ago3:57:47

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Another book down! The Queens finish Book 8, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan, and discover that the slog might be at least a little real. After debating the timeline, the Queens discuss everything from Elayne's judgemental POVs to exactly what fanfiction they want someone to write. Queen Alix rants over the start of her least favourite storyli…

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Book Eight, Part One: Prologue to the end of Chapter 16 | The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan 3:28:27

17d ago3:28:27

3:28:27

The Queens officially begin the slog, but with the power of friendship they are sure to make it through. From screaming to get through the Gateway, to screaming not to kiss her there, the Queens have a lot to talk about despite a slow moving plot. Queen Tay pulls out her map to make a theory, Queen Al tries to figure out what Alliandre did with her…

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A Mid-Series Recap of Books One Through Seven of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan | Theories, Q/A's, and A Game 3:32:22

27d ago3:32:22

3:32:22

Gather round, young adventurers, for we have a story recap for you! We are officially (but not literally) halfway through the series – if we don't count the prequel. To celebrate, we're reviewing everything we've read so far in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. From the first moments we stepped into Eamon's Field to the last moments we saw…

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Book Seven, Part Four: Chapter 34 to the End of the Novel | A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 4:48:29

1M ago4:48:29

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We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. To avoid rape and sexual assault discussions, please see the timestamps at the bottom of this description. Take care of yourselves, and we thank you for listening! Book seven is finally closed! But, before The Queens can put this baby on their shelves, we've gotta discuss the good, …

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Book Seven, Part Three: Chapter 25 to the End of Chapter 34 | A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 3:07:42

1M ago3:07:42

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We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven, and particularly for this episode. Given the frequency of certain content throughout this book – rape and sexual assault, in particular – we are putting out a blanket warning for this episode. Please expect rape and sexual assault content throughout the whole podcast. The Queens hav…

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Book Seven, Part Two: Chapter 11 to the End of Chapter 24 | A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 3:15:39

2M ago3:15:39

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The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see the trigger warnings below and keep yourself safe. Welcome back to Book 7. As Elayne falls in the Queens' eyes, we follow the crew as they braid each other's hair in the dark and negotiate a…

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Book Seven, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 10 | A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 2:48:50

2M ago2:48:50

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The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see trigger warnings below. In the aftermath on Dumai Wells, our friends return to find someone upon a throne that is not theirs. Meanwhile in Salidar, Egwene receives some blackmail. In this ep…

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Book Six, Part Four: Chapter 45 to the End of the Novel | Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 4:27:58

2M ago4:27:58

4:27:58

Let the Lord of Chaos reign – finally! The Queens wrap up the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We start with Perrin and Faile marching into Camelyn to meet Faile's paren…

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Book Six, Part Three: Chapter 31 to the End of Chapter 44 | Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 3:23:57

2M ago3:23:57

3:23:57

Guess what adventurers? We have a new Amyrlin Seat. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also had some technical is…

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Book Six, Part Two: Chapter 16 to the End of Chapter 30 | Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 3:27:02

3M ago3:27:02

3:27:02

Let the Lord of Chaos reign... soon, we hope. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also make a little boo-boo with …

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Book Six, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 15 | Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 3:06:26

3M ago3:06:26

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When one Wheel of Time book closes, another is opened. The Queens embark on the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos, and they are here to talk about it. What is a prologue? Is dancing less work for women? Queen Marissa puts two degrees to use in order to answer our questions. Queen Tay finds out that her experience…

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Book Five, Part Four: Chapter 43 to the End of the Novel | The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan 4:13:02

3M ago4:13:02

4:13:02

Another book: completed! The Queens finish reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and they have a lot of thoughts. The Queens battle out theories while the characters fight in too many battles to count. Be prepared to (maybe) wave goodbye to a beloved character – as well as several forsaken – and also say …

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Book Five, Part Three: Chapter 29 to End of Chapter 42 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan 3:16:38

3M ago3:16:38

3:16:38

Things are heating up – and cooling off. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with some confusion of the week's homework. From there, Queen Marissa reveals her newest mindset while confessing that she may or may not have been struggling in previous episodes. (Tell her you did…

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Book Five, Part Two: Chapter 15 to End of Chapter 28 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan 3:10:04

4M ago3:10:04

3:10:04

And the books keep coming. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with a discussion on whether or not Queen Marissa is truly doing okay. (We think she's mostly fine.) Queen Tay questions whether or not we'll ever get the answer to a mystery that's been bugging her since book 3.…

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Book Five, Part One: Prologue to End of Chapter 14 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan 3:09:59

4M ago3:09:59

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Book five is officially underway! The Queens start book five, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, jumping right into the story with a trip to the Amyrlin Seat's office. Queen Tay reveals who she's been imagining Nynaeve as this entire time. Queen Marissa is tiring quickly of the misogynistic starts to the novels. And Q…

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Book Four, Part Four: Chapter 45 to End of the Novel | The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 3:23:22

4M ago3:23:22

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Another book down. And only ten, no wait, eleven more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish off book four, The Shadow Rising, of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the chilling moments in The White Tower to the long, laboured adventures in Eamon's Field, the Queens dive into this one head …

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Book Four, Part Three: Chapter 31 to End of Chapter 44 | The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 2:49:38

4M ago2:49:38

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Your Queens are back to present part three of Book Four, The Shadow Rising. Queens Tay and Marissa discuss Perrin and Faile's turbulent and almost-cute-until-its-not relationship, Aviendha's unique wingman-ing, and the most uncomfortable encounter between Elayne and Thom that involves way too much mustache grabbing. Oh, and Rand does stuff too. Pro…

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Book Four, Part Two: Chapter 16 to End of Chapter 30 | The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 2:54:16

5M ago2:54:16

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Please Note: We experienced some technical difficulties with Taylor's audio this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you still enjoy this episode! We're back with part two of book four – and our Queens have a lot to discuss. We've got biblical connections, rising tensions, more misogyny, and a growing plot, which, of course, means mor…

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Book Four, Part One: Chapter 1 to End of Chapter 15 | The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 2:42:26

5M ago2:42:26

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Book four has officially started... and the Queens are not particularly impressed. From checking out ankles and bosoms to declaring women obsessed with *checks notes* cleaning, dusting, and ruining men's days, The Shadow Rising embarks to stake its claim as the most misogynistic book in The Wheel of Time series. Beyond that, Alix attempts to share …

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Book Three, Part Three: Chapter 44 to End of Novel | The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 2:37:45

5M ago2:37:45

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A new love story, a blacksmith working while the end of the world looms on, the Dragon reveals himself – finally – and Morraine deals with a cranky, wanky Perrin. The Queens track Egwene's sudden change of character, Mat's revelation in his lucky disposition, and Thom denies his feelings for his ex-flame. In this episode, Marissa and Tay discuss th…

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Book Three, Part Two: Chapter 23 to End of Chapter 43 | The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 2:15:36

6M ago2:15:36

2:15:36

The plot thickens as Rand goes a little mad in the next section of The Dragon Reborn. The Queens read along as the chip on Egwene's shoulder grows and listen as Mat discovers his luck – and his appetite – are both insatiable. Marissa points out some inaccuracies of removing a wax seal on a letter, Tay discusses her theories and careful notes on var…

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Book Three, Part One: Prologue to Chapter 22 | The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 2:18:49

6M ago2:18:49

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A new year means a new Robert Jordan book. In this episode, our Queens delve into the third book of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, The Dragon Reborn. Marissa and Tay attempt to keep up with the crew as they fight trollocs, blame Tinkers for their weapons, chase after ethereal (or real?) dogs, and enter a new city of *AHEM* interesting de…

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Book Two, Part Three: Chapter 41 to End of Novel | The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 2:19:24

6M ago2:19:24

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It's the final battle – for book two, and our Queens are ready to fight alongside, and against, some of the Wheel of Time characters. From ranting about Rand to providing life lessons on what not to say to your friends, Tay and Marissa share their thoughts on the newest developments in this high fantasy series. Tay connects some more prophesies tog…

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Book Two: Chapter 21 to the End of Chapter 40 | The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 2:18:42

7M ago2:18:42

2:18:42

Horns go missing, the Aes Sedai continue plotting in Rand's head, Mat juggles some eggs, and Dena gets introduced to a fridge. The Queens are back with part two of The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan and Marissa and Taylor have colliding theories and mutual feelings on some of the happenings in this novel. With some great attention given to heavy fores…

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Book Two: Prologue to the End of Chapter 20 | The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 1:57:57

7M ago1:57:57

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We're off on another journey, and this time we're meeting beautiful women cloaked in white, talking to more wolves, and chasing after a dagger, a horn, and the chance to escape the Aes Sedai. In other words, the Queens have read the first part of The Great Hunt, and share their thoughts on the book so far. Tay points out every piece of worldbuildin…

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Book One: Chapter 44 to the End of the Novel | The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 1:45:37

7M ago1:45:37

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One down, fourteen more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish reading The Eye of the World and share their many, many thoughts throughout the last section of the novel. Marissa begrudgingly accepts a fact she wishes wasn't true, Tay pleads for her feelings to be hurt – and hurt badly - and, once again, Alix attempts to guide the other two witho…

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Book One: Chapter 21 to Chapter 43 | The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 1:55:59

8M ago1:55:59

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We rejoin the Queens as they follow Mat, Rand, and Perrin into taverns, across plains, and through steddings. Tay wonders if Mat will ever stop touching things, Alix ponders what it would be like to not want to talk to wolves, and Marissa fawns over a budding love story. And, of course, we encounter more characters, more enemies, and more of everyt…

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Book One: Prologue to Chapter 20 | The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 1:56:49

8M ago1:56:49

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Trollocs, Aes Sedai, prophesies, the Dark One, and so much more. In this episode, we recap the first section of The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, summarizing the prologue through to the end of Chapter 20. Marissa and Tay highlight their fave – and least fave – sections so far, and Alix attempts to not give away any spoilers. At the end, Tay an…

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The Wheel Of Time Series by Robert Jordan | Introducing the World & Characters 55:04

8M ago55:04

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Let's get into The Wheel of Time! In this episode, Alix Sedai gives our new readers an intro into the Wheel of Time world. From an overview of the world itself to an overview of characters we can expect to find, this episode is meant for you to dip your toes into the world before you start this 14-book-plus-a-prequel series. Taylor and Marissa also…

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Meet Your Queens of Fantasy | An Introduction to the Podcast 1:07:00

9M ago1:07:00

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This is the Queens of Fantasy podcast, a podcast dedicated to deeply analyzing, discussing, and reading fantasy series alongside other readers. Each season of this podcast is dedicated to a specific fantasy series and/or author. The Queens in this podcast include Marissa, Alix, and Taylor. We are your guides and companions for your adventure throug…

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Episode 24 – After Dark with Riley Andresen and Zack Andresen and more

6y ago

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For the twenty-fourth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon starts by sitting down with friends of the podcast, Riley Andresen and Zack Andresen, and is later joined by Hailey Andresen, Kayla Hetherington and Chad Hetherington. Not only is this the first episode with multiple guests, it is also the first one ever recorded outside, all with only two microp…

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Episode 23 – Expected Death with Matt Reinsant

6y ago

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For the twenty-third episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Matt Reinsant, to discuss death, amongst other things. Matt talks about his recent experiences with death and how he definitely wants to be buried when he dies. Jon and his guest also discuss spending tons of time at a college they ever attended and how hospic…

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Episode 22 – Corpsicle with Anthony Jarvis

6+ y ago

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For the twenty-second episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Anthony Jarvis, to discuss death, amongst other things. Jarvis talks about hating Sunday school, loving seltzer, and being fascinated with tornadoes. Jon and his guest also discuss hitting animals with your car and watching other people get hurt on the Intern…

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Episode 21 – Escalator Death with Sebastian Stone

6+ y ago

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For the twenty-first episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Sebastian Stone, to discuss death, amongst other things. Sebby talks about near-death experiences and wanting to live forever. Jon and his guest also discuss buckling up, getting high from exercising, and of course, escalator death. We also play a dead celeb n…

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Episode 20 – Loud Mouse with Briana Taylor

6+ y ago

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For the twentieth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Briana Taylor, to discuss death, amongst other things. Briana talks about how she’s not a doctor and the unpracticality of becoming mushrooms. Jon and his guest also discuss vanity, health and dying in the least dramatic way possible.…

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Episode 19 – Seven Minutes with Cole Donovan

6+ y ago

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For the nineteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Cole Donovan, to discuss death, amongst other things. Cole talks about being a cadaver for medical students and finding out about diseases after your death. Jon and his guest also discuss how long it takes the brain to die and the average length of an automobile…

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Episode 18 – Electro Shock Abs with Adam Richards

6+ y ago

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For the eighteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Adam Richards, to discuss death, amongst other things. Adam talks about being a new homeowner, learning how to drive, skydiving, and other thrill seeking adventures. Jon and his guest also discuss measuring success, renting burial plots, and high school haunts.…

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Episode 17 – Becoming a S’more Stick with Nadia Eisa

6+ y ago

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For the seventeenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Nadia Eisa, to discuss death, amongst other things. Nadia talks about what scares her more, driving in cars or working with power tools. Jon and his guest also discuss Nadia’s interest in tarot cards, horoscopes and life’s checklists.…

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Episode 16 – Tiny Pen with Scott Nelson

7y ago

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For the sixteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Scott Nelson, to discuss death, amongst other things. Scott talks about the type of stuff he keeps in his pockets while trying to pronounce pneumatic. Jon and his guest also discuss their past creative endeavors together, the history of cemeteries and the logisti…

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Episode 15 – A Brand New Type of Discussion

7y ago

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For the fifteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friends of the podcast, Justin Kerins, Albe Larson, and Dimitri Sitze, to discuss Brand New, amongst other things. As a departure from the show’s normal format and on the heels of the release of Brand New’s latest release Science Fiction, Jon and his guests talk about how they’ve been …

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Episode 14 – Jared Aguiar

7y ago

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For the fourteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Jared Aguiar, to discuss death, amongst other things. While doing some spot-on impressions, Jared talks about being a father, and how it affects his views on death and religion. Jon and his guest also discuss their past podcasts, body image issues, and assisted …

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Episode 13 – Joey Herbz

7y ago

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For the thirteenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Joey Herbz, to discuss death, amongst other things. Joe talks about curating a rattail, his interest in serial killers and how he is this podcast’s villain. Jon and his guest also discuss hot blood and how dying is legit. (WARNING: LOUD EPISODE)…

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Episode 12 – Rene Legault

7y ago

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For the twelfth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast, Rene Legault, to discuss death, amongst other things. Rene talks about comparing plant life to human life and how he feels about euthanasia. Jon and his guest also discuss necromancy and how cancer is going to kill us all.…

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Episode 11 – Josh Zeolla

7y ago

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For the eleventh episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast Josh Zeolla, to discuss death, amongst other things. Josh talks about random street evangelization and whether or not he wants to know how he is going to die. Jon and his guest also discuss wanting to run people off of the road and their beliefs in karma.…

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Episode 10 – Allison Horrocks

7y ago

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For the tenth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast Allison Horrocks, to discuss death, amongst other things. Allison talks about her strong feelings regarding her postmortem plans and living after an apocalyptic scenario. Jon and his guest also discuss being an organ donor and how you can donate your body to science.…

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Episode 9 – Bob Paré

7y ago

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For the ninth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with friend of the podcast Bob Paré, to discuss death, amongst other things. Bob talks about how comfortable he is deliberating death with different members of his family. Jon and his guest also converse about top tier drive-thru antics and how religion affects their views on death.…

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Episode 8 – Justin Kerins

7y ago

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For the eighth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with fellow podcaster Justin Kerins, to discuss death, amongst other things. Justin talks about whether or not he wants to plan ahead for his death and how to get away with killing 102-year olds. Jon and his guest also discuss fantasy funerals and what ‘natural causes’ actually means when it c…

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Episode 7 – Mike Holmes

7y ago

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For the seventh episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with comedian Mike Holmes, to discuss death, amongst other things. Mike talks about his feelings about celebrity culture and his views on accepting death. Jon and his guest also discuss William Shatner inspired conspiracy theories and putting distractions on a pedestal.…

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Episode 6 – Jeffrey Berner

7y ago

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For the sixth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with comedian and crybaby Jeffrey Berner, to discuss death, amongst other things. Jeffrey talks about smuggling nothing while reminiscing about his relationship with Fidel Castro. Jon and his guest also discuss death diaries and ghost writing your own obituary.…

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Episode 5 – Jimmy Callaway

7+ y ago

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For the fifth episode of Fleshing It In, Jon sits down with comedian and writer, Jimmy Callaway, to discuss death, amongst other things. Jimmy talks about immortalizing his collection of collections and growing up, hand in hand, with Wolverine. Jon and his guest also talk about how boring the gym can be and more importantly, smoking cigarettes.…

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