Best Joshua Fox Podcasts (2025)

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John Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism 1:02:58

9h ago1:02:58

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Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough? Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural …

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119: Visit from the Van Meter Fiend 16:44

3d ago16:44

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Zoinks, Gang! We’re flying straight into a 1903 Iowa legend—meet the Van Meter Visitor! Part bat, part pterosaur, and maybe part interdimensional traveler, this stinky, winged fiend had townsfolk armed and nervous. Shane, Josh, and Kim piece together firsthand accounts and modern theories to see what (or who) really swooped over Van Meter. Get your…

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3 Revision Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How to Avoid Them!) 14:21

5d ago14:21

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Download your step-by-step self-editing guide with checklist here! Revision can feel like staring into an abyss. Where do you even start? What if you mess up your story? I get it—the revision stage can feel pretty overwhelming. But in this solo episode of Write It Scared, I'm here to help you tackle it head-on. I'll walk you through three big revis…

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460 - Titus Welliver on “Bosch” | Wunmi Mosaku on “Sinners” | Mostly Superheroes Pod 58:12

8d ago58:12

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0:00 Segment 1 Actor Wunmi Mosaku talks about her role in the new Ryan Coogler film “Sinners”https://www.instagram.com/wunmimosaku/ 12:44 Segment 2 Actor Titus Welliver talks about the new season of “Bosch” on Primehttps://x.com/welliver_titus 27:33 Segment 3 My segment from Mostly Superheroes Podcast, giving you some information and insight about …

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099 - Jess The Maker's take on content creation, bikes, trails, & tacos. 1:05:27

9d ago1:05:27

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of the MTNCOG Podcast, the hosts welcome Jess the Maker, a prominent mountain biking content creator who blends humor, authenticity, and technical riding expertise. The episode was recorded shortly after Jess was in town working on a project with 'Visit Tucson'. The conversation explores how she's helping sho…

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118: Cursed and Coffin’ 1:07:48

9d ago1:07:48

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Like, zoinks! This week, the Mystery Inc. gang cracks open the dusty door to one of the spookiest tales in ancient history—the curse of King Tut’s tomb! From mysteriously falling archaeologists to rumors of ancient booby traps, the crew digs deep into whether the boy king’s final resting place is just dusty or downright deadly. Are these eerie deat…

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459 - “Hamletmania” Comic | The Food that Built America | New York Homicide | House of David 57:42

11d ago57:42

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0:00 Segment 1 Adam Richman on the 6th season of his History Channel show “The Food that Built America” https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america 14:06 Segment 2 Artist Greg McCrary and Writer Aaron Walther on the Kickstarter for the 2nd issue of their comic “Hamletmania”, the stress of running a Kickstarter campaign, https://www.ki…

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Dual POV’s and Writing Despite Rejection with Author Alexandria Faulkenbury 32:19

11d ago32:19

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Writing your first novel is a rollercoaster—exciting, overwhelming, and, let's be honest, a little terrifying. But when you finally reach that finish line? It’s incredible. In this episode of Write It Scared, I’m joined by debut author Alexandria Faulkenbury. Her debut novel, Somewhere Past the End, will be released in May 2025. Alexandria generous…

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Dan Faggella: The Radical Future of Human-AI Interaction 1:09:50

15d ago1:09:50

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In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us? When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose? Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intell…

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117: Talking Walls & Bottomless Pits 19:41

17d ago19:41

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Zoinks, Gang! Join Shane and Kim for a spine-tingling double feature exploring the quirky scribbles and possible hauntings at Haile Homestead, plus a descent into the legendary Devil’s Millhopper sinkhole. Along the way, we share a hilarious Dumb Criminal tale—and read a heartfelt message from Tira in India that’ll warm your heart. Tune in for goos…

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Understanding the Flat Character Arc: A Case Study with Katniss Everdeen 23:15

18d ago23:15

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Not every compelling character needs a massive transformation. Sometimes the most powerful stories come from characters who don’t change—but instead, they change the world around them. That’s what we call a flat character arc, and on this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly what that means. I know—a “flat” arc might so…

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098 - A technical look at Norco's mountain bike design approach. (Guests: Norco R&D Engineers - Colin Ryan & Kirk McDowall) 1:01:53

23d ago1:01:53

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Send us a text In this episode of The MCP, hosts Josh and Dane dive deep into the science of mountain bike suspension with Norco development engineers Colin Ryan and Kirk McDowall. The conversation explores Norco's different suspension platforms with detailed explanations of axle path, anti-squat, and anti-rise properties. The engineers reveal how …

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116: Terror in Gainesville 17:32

24d ago17:32

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Zoinks, Gang! In this episode, we explore the chilling true-crime story of the ‘Gainesville Ripper,’ who terrorized a Florida college town in 1990. With Shane and Kim at the helm (and Josh temporarily sidelined by a pulled back muscle), we piece together Danny Rolling’s rampage and examine how Gainesville fought to reclaim its sense of safety. Prep…

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458 - “Filthy Fortunes” on Discovery | “Frost Road” Kickstarter | Kidz Bop Live 1:09:23

24d ago1:09:23

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0:00 SEG 1: Cliff & Shila from the Kidz Bop Tour which is coming to St. Louis this coming August 16th https://kidzbop.com/tour/ 9:17 SEG 2: Matt Paxton talks about 'Filthy Fortunes' on The Discovery Channel. https://go.discovery.com/show/filthy-fortunes-discovery-atve-us 22:44 SEG 3: Chris Yates & Keith Arem discuss their horror graphic novel "Fros…

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457 - “Aliens” actor Mark Rolston | Entertainment lawyer Joshua Lastine 53:42

24d ago53:42

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0:00 Segment 1: Entertainment Lawyer Joshua Lastine talks about negotiating deals with Netflix and Amazon, how A.I. affects the industry, how “Snow White” will affect Disney, what actors can talk about when promoting a movie, and superhero fatigue. https://lastineentertainmentlaw.com/ 17:47 Segment 2: Actor Mark Rolston talks about working on “Alie…

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How Writing Short Stories Can Make You a Stronger Novelist with Demi Michelle Schwartz 41:35

25d ago41:35

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If you're a novelist, you might think short stories aren’t “your thing,” but let me tell you—they can be an incredible tool. In this conversation, Demi Michelle Schwartz—author, editor, podcaster, and all-around creative powerhouse— and I dive into how writing short stories can help you: Stay creatively engaged between big projects Sharpen your sto…

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115: Bones at Fox Hollow: The Baumeister Mystery 45:04

1M ago45:04

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Jinkies, gang! This week, Kim takes us right into our own backyard of Indiana, unraveling the chilling mystery of Herbert Baumeister—an Indianapolis businessman whose peaceful Fox Hollow Farm hid a sinister secret. When men from local bars began disappearing, police uncovered a spooky surprise that would make even Shaggy shiver. Join us as we dig i…

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456 - John Kassir, Voice of The Cryptkeeper 55:24

1M ago55:24

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0:00 Segment 1 John Kassir, the voice of The Cryptkeeper, talks about attending cons, working on the “Tales from the Cryptkeeper” cartoon, western and atomic age comics, his appearance on Star Search, and performing The Wizard of Oz in 10 minutes while doing all the voices. Buy tickets to 2 Rivers Comic Con coming to St. Charles in May 2025 https:/…

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Joshua Weissman: Cooking is an Act of Rebellion 1:15:02

1M ago1:15:02

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Today, we have a special in-person episode going back in time with our friend Joshua Weissman. This episode was actually recorded many moons ago, but after one of my computers died the files sadly went missing. Now years later, I was able to retrieve most of our conversation and finally edit this show together. Since the original recording of this …

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455 - Carl Lumbly coming to St. Louis! | Captain America for Dummies | Trivia Maniax 58:43

1M ago58:43

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0:00 Segment 1 Huge announcement! Carl Lumbly is coming to 2 Rivers Comic Con. Buy tickets to 2 Rivers Comic Con coming to St. Charles in May 2025 https://2riverscomiccon.com/ Sign up for the 2 Rivers Comic Con Newsletter at https://2riverscomiccon.com/stay-in-touch/ Andrew O’Hara talks about his trivia company called Trivia Maniax. Check out his t…

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How to Craft a Compelling Corruption Arc with Case Study: Walter White From Breaking Bad 17:06

1M ago17:06

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Not every character arc leads to redemption—some lead to ruin. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode. This week we’re talking about the corruption arc—the dark, compelling journey where a character doesn’t just make mistakes... they choose the wrong path and double down on it. These arcs are all about moral compromise, self-dece…

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097 - Bike Shop Confessions: How MTB Suspension Experts Really Choose Components 1:23:45

1M ago1:23:45

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Send us a text In this unfiltered episode of The Mountain Cog Podcast (recorded during the snowy Sedona Mountain Bike Festival) hosts Josh and Dane are joined by special guests Mike "Babyfoot" Jones and Derrick Kampfer for a raw, technical dive into mountain bike suspension. The conversation takes unexpected turns from the hilarious origins of "nip…

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114: Sacred Stones & Spooky Echoes: Barabar Unveiled 51:23

1M ago51:23

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Zoinks, gang! This week, Shane’s Mystery takes us deep into the rocky hills of Bihar, India, where we’ll explore the ancient Barabar Caves—some of the oldest rock-cut wonders around. We’ll uncover hidden inscriptions from Emperor Ashoka, experience echo-tastic chambers, and learn about the mysterious Ajivika sect. Grab a snack (Scooby Snacks, anyon…

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Live Pitching vs. Cold Querying: Insights from Author and Agent Amy Nielsen 41:09

1M ago41:09

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Querying is hard. Sending email after email, waiting for months (or forever) for a response—it’s enough to make any writer scream. But what if you could skip the inbox slush pile and pitch your book directly to an agent? That’s precisely what Amy Neilsen—author, literary agent, and freelance editor—joins me to talk about in this episode. Amy has be…

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454 - John Rhys-Davies | Choose Your Own Adventure Books 57:44

1M ago57:44

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0:00 Segment 1 Lizzi Middleman & Benjamin Wilgus from the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books talk about the fun of these books and what they are doing with the company now in 2025. They talk about putting out tarot cards, board games, whether to update the books, and their posts on Threads https://www.cyoa.com/ 25:24 Segment 2 John Rhys-Davies talks…

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Planning Your Novel: From Idea to Outline 46:55

2M ago46:55

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Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide! In this episode of Write It Scared, I’m sharing my interview from the Be a Bestseller 6.0 Back to Basics Summit hosted by Emma Dhesi and we discuss practical strategies for planning and outlining your novel in a way that works for you. The highlights: 📌 The fundamentals of storytelling—character, conflict, p…

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453 - "Whose Line" LIVE with Joel Murray | Edgar Allen Poe Live | “Black Bag” and “Novocaine” Review 55:31

2M ago55:31

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0:00 Segment 1 Actor & comedian Joel Murray talks about the Whose Live Anyway Tour at the Factory. Joel also talks about his football career, working with Del Close, working on Mad Men, whether he feels like he has made it in Hollywood, working on Dharma and Greg, voicing Chester Cheetah, collecting toys from his career, pre show rituals, selling o…

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113: Zoinks, I’ve Been Here Before! Josh’s Past Life Adventure 46:51

2M ago46:51

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Zoinks, gang! In this mind-boggling episode, Josh delves into the eerie world of past life regression and reincarnation, sharing his own out-of-this-world experiences. We’ll investigate how hidden memories might uncover ancient lifetimes, and maybe even solve a few cosmic clues along the way. So grab your Scooby Snacks, buckle up the Mystery Machin…

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096 - The Art and Science of Mountain Bike Design: Faction Bike Studio's Design Lead (Guest: Julian Richardson) 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

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Send us a text The Mountain Cog Podcast welcomes Julian Richardson, Lead Industrial Designer at Faction Bike Studio, for an in-depth exploration of bicycle design. Julian explains how Faction operates as design consultants for bike manufacturers, handling everything from initial sketches to final production support. The discussion clarifies the oft…

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112: The Juice is Loose: Did OJ Get Away With Murder? 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Jinkies! This case has more twists than a highway chase in a white Bronco! Kim takes the Mystery Inc. gang deep into the trial of the century—the one and only OJ Simpson. Did the former football star really commit the crime of the century, or was it all just one big, glove-sized misunderstanding? We’ll break down the evidence, the infamous trial, a…

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Poli-Fi Author, Michael Fedor on Writing, Rewriting, and Never Giving Up 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Writing a novel is never a straight path. But what happens when that journey takes 20 years? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Fedor, an award-winning independent author, to talk about the long, winding road to publishing his debut novel, What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose, a political science fiction thriller with deep themes and sharp comm…

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452 - Big River Comic Con | Legend of the Traveling Tardis 55:24

2M ago55:24

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Deb Hays talks all about her upcoming Big River Comic Convention! https://bigrivercomiccon.com/ Albert Christian Basel, host of The Legend of the Traveling Tardis, talks about his upcoming live broadcast, the latest Doctor Who news, and Doctor Who rumors!https://thelegendofthetravelingtardis.com/ 0:00 Segment 1 24:27 Segment 2 36:00 Segment 3 Check…

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Mark Sisson: Why Walking Beats Running for Longevity 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

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What’s better for longevity—running or walking? It’s a bit of a trick question. But if there is one answer, it’s definitely walking. If you want to be fit and live for a long time, you don’t need to subject yourself to suffer fests and slog through long runs. In fact, when you combine daily walks with the habit of sprinting just about once a week, …

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111: The Mysterious Vanishing of Marshal Iwaasa 51:02

2M ago51:02

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Zoinks! This mystery is a real brain-boggler, gang! Marshal Iwaasa, a tech-savvy 26-year-old, vanished into thin air, and the only clue left behind was his burned-up truck deep in the eerie forests of British Columbia! What happened between his last sighting in Lethbridge and the fiery wreck found nearly 1,000 kilometers away? Was it foul play, a d…

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