Best A Deepdive Book Podcasts (2025)

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Billionaire Death Party 1:28:37

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Volume 56 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira's hummingbird death angel friend...a letter from a listener who got run over by a car...Angry Adam returns (we forgot to play his audio last week)...Lana del Rey vs. Ethel Cain...billionaires in submersibles getting coffee and going to visit the disintegrated remains of peasants at the bottom of the o…

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The Epic Show with Jervis Johnson and Andy Chambers 1:20:12

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We are very honored to have to titans in the hobby with us in this show with special guests Jervis Johnson and Andy Chambers. These friends are here to talk to our Crown of Command correspondents Jon Webb and Mattias Hedstrom about the release of Epic Titan Legions and the Epic system in general. So we hope you all enjoy this hour of Epic celebrati…

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985. Chelsea Bieker 1:17:38

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Chelsea Bieker is the author of the novel Madwoman, now available in trade paperback wherever books are sold. Bieker's first novel, Godshot, was longlisted for The Center For Fiction’s First Novel Prize and her story collection, Heartbroke won the California Book Award. She is the co-creator of The Fountain, writes about creative practice at her su…

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Great Chat by Josh Smith 27:30

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What makes a truly great conversation—and how can it change your life? In this thoughtful episode of Mind Set in Stone, hosts Dave and Poppy dive into Great Chat by Josh Smith, a powerful reflection on connection, vulnerability, and how our conversations shape the people we become. Drawing from interviews with global icons and everyday heroes, Josh…

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A Conversation with a Witch: Amanda Yates Garcia on Empire, Resistance, Contemporary Culture, and Radical Enchantment 1:42:56

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A special Sunday episode featuring Amanda Yates Garcia, also known as The Oracle of Los Angeles. Amanda is a writer, socially engaged artist, public witch, and doctoral student in the department of World Arts Cultures and Dance at UCLA. Her first book, Initiated, received a starred review from Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly and has been translated i…

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Our Lives Are Brilliant, Our Love is Pure 1:34:13

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Volume 55 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad's new company, DeepDive, launches, he is now a startup founder...Brad takes his family to see The Naked Gun ...Mira sees Weapons (and gets Chappell Roan tickets)....Brad's strangely intimate knowledge of the James Blount phenomenon...T-Swift announces a new era...the Anna Delvey Brooklyn bunnicide...K…

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma 27:45

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What if success cost you your soul—would you still chase it? In this enlightening episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Robin Sharma’s life-changing fable about redefining success, finding purpose, and creating inner peace. They break down the story of Julian Mantle, a high-powered lawyer who gives it a…

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984. Michael Clune 1:13:41

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Michael Clune is the author of the debut novel Pan, available from Penguin Press. It is the official August 2025 pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Clune is the critically acclaimed author of the memoirs Gamelife and White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin. His academic books include A Defense of Judgment, Writing Against Time, and American Literature an…

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S3 E42 - MDZS ch 23 deepdive 1:16:57

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As we reach the final chapters of The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wanji get their final scenes together. A SPICY FINAL SCENE. This episode is inappropriate for young audiences. Our favorite couple finally get to embrace each other with an audience of a donkey. This episode marks the beginning of the end. JennyBelly and St…

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Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey & Matheus Martins Soares 27:22

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What if mastering your attention is the ultimate productivity superpower? In this laser-sharp episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey and Matheus Martins Soares—a science-backed guide to managing your attention in a world designed to distract you. The authors reveal how to enter “hyperfocus” mode to get more …

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983. Jane Borden 1:11:24

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Jane Borden is the author of Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America, available from Atria. Jane's work as a culture journalist has been featured in Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, and other publications. She lives in Los Angeles. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuri…

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Mira is Hallucinating Bugs 1:39:23

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Volume 54 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad wanders the hills, contemplating mountain lions and death...Mira's ant infestation...Mira in retrograde...Sydney Sweeney's iron domes...Pam and Liam 4ever...Rod Stewart's A.I. necrophilia...Denise Richards' ex euthanizes her dog??...and more... *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekl…

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Focal Point by Brian Tracy 30:23

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What if one small shift in focus could multiply your results—and your happiness? In this results-driven episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore Focal Point by legendary success strategist Brian Tracy. This powerful guide helps you cut through the noise, clarify your most important goals, and channel your energy where it counts most. Tr…

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982. Shelby Hinte 1:08:48

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Shelby Hinte is the author of the debut novel Howling Women, available from Leftover Books. Hinte is the Senior Editor of Write or Die Magazine and teaches writing classes at the Writing Salon and WritingWorkshops.com. She has been a reader and intern for various independent presses and magazines including ZYZZYVA, Split/Lip Press, and No Contact. …

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Warhammer Armies Deep Dive 2:06:19

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The original white booklet from the 4th edition boxed game came with a white booklet with armies to field your battle grounds using your existing collections. Join Dave, Mattias and Leo as they explore this historic preliminary list written by the legendary Nigel Stillman. Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out …

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How To Stop Worrying and Start Living Well by Dale Carnegie 30:49

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What if the biggest obstacle to your happiness is just… worry? In this empowering episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy unpack How To Stop Worrying and Start Living Well by Dale Carnegie—a timeless guide that helps you break free from anxiety and live a more balanced, peaceful life. Carnegie shares simple, powerful strategies to stop overthi…

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981. Claire Jia 1:02:06

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Claire Jia is the author of the debut novel Wanting, available from Tin House. It was the official July pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Jia is a writer from Illinois. Her work has appeared in The New York TimesModern Love column, The Rumpus, Reductress, and more. She writes for television and video games, including the 2024 Peabody Award-winning We…

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It's Hot Down Here, Brother 1:30:59

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Volume 53 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad approaches 50...the Tesla Diner attacks a woman...the obsession with tall...the triumph of Billy Joel, short king and musical savant...Sydney Sweeney's eugenics commercial...the roasting of Hulk Hogan, an American embarrassment...the Justin Trudeau / Fidel Castro conspiracy theory...and more... *** ⁠⁠…

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You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh 26:02

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What if the peace you’re seeking is already within you—waiting in the present moment? In this deeply calming episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore You Are Here by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, a beautifully simple yet profound guide to embracing the present moment with mindfulness, compassion, and peace. Thich Nhat Hanh gently teaches …

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980. Hannah Pittard 1:20:14

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Hannah Pittard is the author of the novel If You Love It, Let It Kill You, available from Henry Holt & Co. Pittard is the author of the novels Listen to Me and The Fates Will Find Their Way. She is a winner of the Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award, a MacDowell fellow, and the Guy M. Davenport Professor in English at the University of Kentucky. Sh…

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Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty 37:23

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What if the secret to peace and purpose was learning to silence the noise—and master your mind? In this deeply centring episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty—a guide to applying timeless monk wisdom in the chaos of the modern world. Drawing from his own journey as a former monk, Shetty shares practical…

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979. Ken Baumann 1:41:26

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Ken Baumann is the author of the novella The Christian: A Comedy. Baumann is the author of seven novels and three works of nonfiction. After working as an actor in film and TV, running the publishing company Sator Press, studying canonical texts at St. John's College, and playing competitive Magic: The Gathering, he now lives and works as a writer …

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Owen's Tales from Wales Warhammer Battle Book Part 5 43:29

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Please check out Owen's links below: https://ko-fi.com/owenstaton A Time Between Times Podcast by Owen Staton: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/time-between-times-storytelling-with-owen-staton/id1573244734 https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email conta…

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52 Weeks of Brad & Mira 1:39:55

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Volume 52 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...a year of podcasting...Mira's longest run of continuous employment...Mira vs. diarrhea...the Tesla Diner opens in Hollywood...Mira does hot yoga to relieve PTSD...Brad watches the new Billy Joel documentary...the '70s smelled bad...Gwyneth talks about technically excellent tea-bagging...Ozzie RIP....Trump …

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The Seeker’s Guide by Elizabeth Lesser 26:23

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What if your everyday life was the path—and the adventure—of your spiritual awakening? In this deeply reflective episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy dive into The Seeker’s Guide by Elizabeth Lesser, a wise and compassionate invitation to those longing for meaning, connection, and personal transformation. Blending personal stories, spiritua…

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978. Megan Abbott 1:08:15

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Megan Abbott is the author of the novel El Dorado Drive, available from G. P. Putnam's Sons. Abbott is the Edgar award-winning author of eleven crime novels, including You Will Know Me, Give Me Your Hand and the New York Times bestseller The Turnout, the winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She received her Ph.D. in English and American lite…

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The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins 37:24

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What if five seconds is all it takes to change your life? In this dynamic episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy dive into The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins—a no-nonsense, science-backed tool that helps you overcome hesitation, break bad habits, and take bold action fast. Mel Robbins explains how counting backwards—5-4-3-2-1—interrupts negativ…

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Exploring Hybrid Literary Forms 58:12

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A new Craftwork conversation with Matthew Clark Davison and Alice LaPlante, co-authors of The Lab: Experiments in Writing Across Genre, available from W. W. Norton & Col. Davison is the author of Doubting Thomas and founder of The Lab, a generative writing workshop. He is emeritus faculty in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University, and l…

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Slap Me and Call Me Mommy 1:31:44

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Volume 51 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad's life as a CEO...both Brad and Mira are experiencing burnout and Mira has been burned out since age 4...the Minecraft Movie's pro-child-labor agenda...Brad reviews the new Superman movie...celebrities and their obsession with yacht vacations (and Wimbledon)...Diddy reads self-help books...Elon Musk c…

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977. Kashana Cauley 1:27:46

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Kashana Cauley is the author of the novel The Payback, available from Atria Books. Cauley's other novel is calledThe Survivalists, which was named a best book of 2023 by the BBC, Today, Vogue, and more. She is also a television writer, having worked on The Great North, Pod Save America on HBO, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Her writing has al…

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MISFIRE! Warhammer 5th ed. Games Day with Matt and Mark 1:01:56

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Misfire/Jam,Jam,Jam FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1547613585856701 Discord link: https://discord.gg/WWPSdjGU8a Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blacka…

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E-Cubed by Pam Grout 29:06

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What if the universe is just waiting for you to prove how magical it really is? In this playful and powerful episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore E-Cubed by Pam Grout—the exciting follow-up to E-Squared that gives you 9 new energy experiments to prove that thoughts become things. Grout invites readers to test the Law of Attraction w…

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Special Episode: DeepDive Sneak Preview! 51:23

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In today's episode, I'm sharing an exclusive sneak preview of How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from my new company, DeepDive, which will be launching soon. How to Write a Novel is hosted by yours truly, and it features more than 50 hours of insight and instruction from dozens of today's leading contemporary authors, including Emily St. …

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Seventy Hot Dogs in Ten Minutes 1:36:50

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Volume 50 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira experiences back pain, takes 100mg of THC...Brad recaps his chaotic vacation...the shittiest 4th of July ever...America's obsession with hot dog eating...fireworks...Diddy gets semi-acquitted...baby oil celebrations...the great Epstein cover-up...Denise Richards and her reiki masseuse husband are divo…

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A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach 34:47

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What if joy wasn’t something you chase—but something you notice, nurture, and come home to? In this soul-soothing episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach—a timeless collection of daily reflections that invite you to slow down, embrace simplicity, and rediscover beauty in the everyday…

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Oldhammer & Tongs with GeorgePaints 52:20

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George's links: https://hobgobandmulch.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@oldhammerandtongs Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blackarrowgames Crown of Command Games You…

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976. Jessa Crispin 1:24:05

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Jessa Crispin is the author of What Is Wrong With Men: Patriarchy, The Crisis of Masculinity, and How (Of Course) Michael Douglas Films Explain Everything, available from Pantheon Books. Jessa's other books include Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto, The Dead Ladies Project, and My Three Dads. She is the editor and founder of The Culture…

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The Power by Rhonda Byrne 39:55

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What if the secret to a life you love is simply the power of your emotions? In this uplifting episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy dive into The Power by Rhonda Byrne, the follow-up to The Secret, exploring how harnessing the energy of love and positive feelings can transform every area of your life. Byrne reveals that love is the ultimate …

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975. Geoff Dyer 1:15:25

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Geoff Dyer is the author of the memoir Homework, available from Farrar, Straus, & Giroux. Dyer's other books include The Last Days of Roger Federer, Out of Sheer Rage, Yoga for People Who Can’t Be Bothered to Do It, Zona,See/Saw, and the essay collection Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (winner of a National Book Critics Circle Award for crit…

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Owens Tales from Wales Warhammer Battle Book Part 4 42:04

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The Crown of Command is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blackarrowgames Dr. Spork’s Terrain links: https://cults3d.com/en/users/Doctor-Spork https://www.myminifactory.com/users…

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I Will Show You My Body 1:36:23

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Volume 49 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira accidentally names her PTSD "Darrell"...a complete recap of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding in Venice, Italy...the proud tastelessness...the spectacular tackiness...Leo tries desperately to hide...Brad's Fashion Corner..and more... *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth …

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Burnout The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski 28:23

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What if the key to beating burnout isn’t just managing stress—but completing the stress cycle itself? In this eye-opening episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore Burnout by Emily Nagoski, a groundbreaking book that reveals the science behind stress and offers practical tools to recover and thrive. Nagoski explains how stress physically…

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974. Lynn Steger Strong 1:18:57

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Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novel The Float Test, available from Mariner Books. Lynn's other novels include Flight, Want, and Hold Still. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Harper’s Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, The Paris Review, The Cut, New York Magazine, and elsewhere. She teaches writing at Princeton and Columbia …

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Zero Limits The Secret Hawaiian System by Joe Vitale 25:55

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What if releasing limiting beliefs could open the door to unlimited possibilities? In this enlightening episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy dive into Zero Limits by Joe Vitale—a guide to Ho’oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian practice of healing through forgiveness and letting go. Vitale explores how clearing mental blocks and emotional baggag…

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Warhammer Armies Chaos Dwarfs Deepdive 2:08:29

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Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blackarrowgames Crown of Command Games YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC504rUqQda8H0uXRZajBL3g⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://w…

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Kirsten, 40, Pen and Ink Artist 1:13:34

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Character Study, Vol. 16. 'Character Studies' is a new series on the podcast featuring interviews with 'civilians'—ordinary adult humans of all ages and backgrounds, talking with Brad about their lives, anonymously. In Vol. 16, a conversation with Kirsten, 40, a pen and ink artist from Pittsburgh, PA. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a…

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Foam Party with My New Stepdad 1:29:03

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Volume 48 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...fast zombies with erect penises...Jeff and Lauren take Venice...foam parties, Gatsby parties, the ritual humiliation of elites...Emma Thompson's prostate crusade...Scarlet Johansson can't stop mouth-kissing her gay co-star...and more... *** ⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-de…

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973. Jess Walter 1:15:32

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Jess Walter is the author of the novel So Far Gone, available from Harper Books. It is the official June pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Walter is the author of seven previous novels, including the bestsellers The Cold Millions and Beautiful Ruins, the National Book Award Finalist The Zero, and Citizen Vince,winner of the Edgar Award for best novel…

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Owen's Tales from Wales Warhammer Battles Book Part III 44:05

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Please check out Owen's links below: https://ko-fi.com/owenstaton A Time Between Times Podcast by Owen Staton: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/time-between-times-storytelling-with-owen-staton/id1573244734 https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email conta…

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Mindset by Carol S. Dweck 25:03

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What if the way you think about your abilities could change your entire life? In this insightful episode of Mind Set in Stone, Dave and Poppy explore Mindset by psychologist Carol S. Dweck—a transformative look at the power of mindset and how adopting a growth mindset can unlock your full potential. Dweck reveals the difference between a fixed mind…