Best Billy Hayes Podcasts (2026)

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S2 E1: What You Need to Know For Home & Auto Insurance 38:08

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3d ago38:08

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple podcast, host Matthew Gray welcomes Teri Janes from LD&B Insurance to discuss essential insurance policies for married couples. They delve into the intricacies of home and auto insurance, including dwelling coverage, personal property, liability, comprehensive, and collision coverages. Teri explains var…

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Patricia Lockwood Reads Elizabeth Bishop 45:29

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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …

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34: Ryo Lu - It's All the Same Thing 1:59:59

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All links and transcript at dialectic.fm/ryo-lu Ryo Lu (Website, X) is the head of Design at Cursor. Prior, he was a designer at Notion, Stripe, and Asana, working on some of the most influential software tools of the last decade. He is now focused on building the next generation of tools for making software. Our conversation is an extensive explor…

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Jaimie Alexander 1:23:18

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Jaimie Alexander (Thor, Blindspot) returns to the podcast to talk about how she handles negative overthinking by actively seeking and seeing moments of joy in life. Jaimie also recently started a Substack where she openly chronicles her incredible recovery from health issues and numerous stunt-related injuries (you can link to it through her Instag…

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Chris & Mike! 1:10:35

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Mike Phirman drops by (via videoconferencing software) for a holiday week hangout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hardwick

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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33. TBPN (John Coogan & Jordi Hays) - Inside Tech's Water Cooler 2:22:22

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John Coogan & Jordi Hays are the hosts of TBPN (X, YouTube, Spotify, Substack), a daily live show covering the technology business. TBPN was launched only about a year ago, but has become a mainstay in tech culture and a center of gravity forterminally online technologists. John was previously an EIR at Founders Fund and tech YouTuber. He co-founde…

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It's Just Me! Chris Hardwick! 37:17

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An experimental solo show of I Think You're Overthinking It, talking about, well, overthinking it. Chris totally forgot what week it was and thought a new episode was posting NEXT week, but guess what! It was THIS week! So he used it as an opportunity to try a solo episode to see if that was remotely interesting, cuz why not? Learn more about your …

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32: Chris Sacca - Drifting Back to Real 2:36:01

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Chris Sacca is an investor and founder of Lowercarbon Capital and Lowercase Capital. Prior to becoming an investor, Chris grew up in Buffalo, NY; studied around the world by way of the Georgetown School of Foreign Service; turned his student loans in $12M in the tech bubble of 2000 before losing it all and then some; and broke into Silicon Valley b…

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Episode #11 - Fitness & Finance Parallels with Raymond Brown 44:56

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, Matthew Gray welcomes Raymond Brown to discuss the importance of consistency and community in achieving fitness and financial goals. Raymond shares his personal journey growing up in an unhealthy environment and how he turned to sports and fitness as a vital outlet. Now, as a dedicated husband and fath…

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Rad Dads! - Zombie Paintball Churro 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler returns with the addition of Mike Phirman to have a fun dad chat about Halloween, whether or not to build up a movie you loved as a kid before you show it to your own kids, and what's up with Ms. Frizzle?? Plus, clunky billion-dollar ideas! AND stick around for a great bonus chat clip with Chris's 3-year-old daughter Dim…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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Humbling Season, Please. 20:26

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Humbling Season, Please. - Blue Robes Diaries Entry Oct 18, 2025 Why is it dysfunction is running rampant in so many sectors of life? I would have gathered by now with video proof of what works and does not work would help humble many men and women. Well, this episode, I, Aquarius Dawn Nancy discuss a "Humbling Seasoning" where both sexes finally d…

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31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the Hype 2:03:50

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Gabe Whaley is co-founder and CEO of MSCHF (Instagram, Wikipedia), the art collective, fashion and footwear brand, startup, and fill-in-the-blank, famous for its viral products and cultural interventions. A few notable works include Jesus Shoes (Nike Air Max filled with holy water), Severed Spots (a "decentralized" Damien Hirst print), Museum of Fo…

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Episode #10 - Beyond the Transaction with Josiah Rider 42:16

2M ago42:16

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, host Matthew Gray is joined by Josiah Rider from Atlantic Union Bank. They discuss the value of building a strong relationship with your banker, especially for busy married couples managing their finances. Key topics include the significance of having a personal banker, the advantages of home equity li…

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Riki Lindhome 1:20:47

2M ago1:20:47

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Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in…

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Jeff Hiller: Writing A Celebrity Memoir 1:17:00

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Eight (ish?) years ago, actor/comedian/Emmy winner Jeff Hiller was a guest on this podcast to discuss reading celebrity memoirs. Today he returns to discuss what it was like to WRITE one! We were so excited to talk to Jeff we did the unprecedented/confusing thing of doing another episode of this podcast which for real is not happening anymore! Okay…

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My Brother Billy Francois' Wedding 2:53

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Blue Robes Diaries Entry Oct 4th 2025 - My Brother Billy Francois' Wedding Reflections and forgiveness was my take away from this day. Aquarius Dawn Nancy reflects on family and being late to work due to Uber ride share delays.

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Misery Loves Company - Blue Robes Diaries 1:54

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Sharing updates as well as sharing how miserable people love to bring others into their misery. Some need to live by treating people how they want to be treated. I will ignore as much as possible but many who care not to brush bad behavior under the rug know there are those who underhandedly say or do things to get a rise. Proper management should …

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"One Song" Podcast Crossover w/ Diallo Riddle & Luxxury 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

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Crossing the streams with a great podcast called "One Song" with Diallo Riddle and Luxxury (aka Blake Robin)! A super fun discussion about music, technology, and a gentle nosalagic stroll down 1990s lane. One Song is available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Bruce Smith Reads Mary Ruefle 40:40

3M ago40:40

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Bruce Smith joins Kevin Young to read “Open Letter To My Ancestors,” by Mary Ruefle, and his own poem “The Game.” Smith, the author of eight poetry collections, including the forthcoming “Hungry Ghost,” has received awards from the Academy of American Poets and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to fellowships from the Guggenheim…

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Episode #9 - Estate Planning Demystified with Beth Driver 49:19

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, Matthew Gray is joined by Beth Driver, an attorney specializing in estate planning at Evans Driver in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Together, they explore the importance of estate planning for married couples aged 30 to 50 with children at home. Beth shares her personal journey into estate planning and discu…

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30: David Senra - The Clarity of Commitment 2:17:16

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David Senra (Website, X) is a podcaster and loves that title more than anyone. He hosts Founders, where he teaches the lessons of history's greatest entrepreneurs by way of the biographies he reads of them. This week, he launched a second show, David Senra, where he talks to the greatest living entrepreneurs (often about the lessons from Founders).…

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Billy Joel Doc: And So It Goes 1:36:22

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Hosts Anthony King and Will Hines return after two(ish) years to discuss the recent(ish) HBO documentary on Billy Joel "And So It Goes." Anthony and Will are both big Billy Joel fans and have a lot of thought on this very good doc! And the Minor Obsessions return! Anthony is into SuDuko to a troubling degree and Will talks vaguely about the art of …

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Episode #8 - Big Beautiful Bill Implications with Billy Hay 42:52

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple podcast, host Matthew Gray welcomes Billy Hay to discuss the latest changes in tax legislation and what they mean for busy married couples with kids. They dive deep into key topics such as adjustments in charitable giving, state and local taxes (SALT), auto loan interest deductions, clean energy credits…

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Rad Dads! with Matthew Kappler 1:15:11

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler is a funny dude who works in advertising but today he's here to shoot the poop with Chris about being a dad! They both have kids around the same age and share stories about their respective parenthood journeys. Heartfelt tales and silliness ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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29: Billy Oppenheimer - Attuned to Clues 2:20:43

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Billy Oppenheimer (Website, X) is a researcher and writer who works closely with Ryan Holiday and Rick Rubin, and publishes the “Six at 6” newsletter. Billy is also working on his first book, The Work is the Win. We kick off by discussing one of my favorite new ideas: "looking for clues," a process and philosophy for creativity that Billy learned f…

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28: Maxwell Meyer - Starships & Road Trips 2:18:40

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Maxwell Meyer (X, Newsletter) is the founder and editor of Arena Magazine, an "American Propaganda" print and digital publication focused on technology, capitalism, and civilizational progress. Max also works with Joe Lonsdale at 8VC and is the proprietor of his Iowan farm, Henry Hills. He was previously the editor of the Stanford Review. Our conve…

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Sam Richardson 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

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Sam Richardson (Veep, Detrioters, The Afterparty) is one of the quickest, funniest performers in the business! He returns to the podcast with some terrific insight on getting stuck in loops of preparation rather than actually completing goals. ALSO, his Michael McDonald impersonation is FLAWLESS. Have a listen!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Episode #7 - Life Insurance Explained with Tessa Von Lossberg 34:16

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, Matthew Gray engages with Tessa Von Lossberg from LD&B Financial to delve into the often-overlooked yet crucial topic of life insurance. Tessa shares her unexpected journey into life insurance and emphasizes its importance in a comprehensive financial plan. They discuss the basics of life insurance, di…

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27: Mackenzie Burnett - Accounting for the American Dream 1:49:14

4M ago1:49:14

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Mackenzie Burnett (Website, X) is the co-founder and CEO of Ambrook, financial software for independent businesses starting with farms and ranches. We trace her arc from a policy-first upbringing (USDA household, Congressional internships, climate-security research at Stanford) to a building software for rural America. We talk about why Mackenzie l…

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26: Cyan Banister - A Fool’s Dérive 1:59:16

4M ago1:59:16

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Cyan Banister (Website, X, Substack) is an investor, artist, and co-founder and General Partner of Long Journey Ventures. Previously, Cyan spent four years at Founders Fund and has a legendary angel investing track record alongside her husband, Scott, including early rounds in SpaceX, Uber, and DeepMind. Cyan is as original as they come: she grew u…

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James Gunn 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

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I mean SURE we could discuss the massive success of Superman and return of the hilarious hit show Peacemaker or even some of the future plans for DC Studios (and we do), but we also have a great conversation about how to carry out a creative vision from start to finish and get the negative chatter in your brain out of the way in the process. PHEW! …

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Garrett Hongo Reads Charles Wright 42:04

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Garrett Hongo joins Kevin Young to read “T’ang Notebook,” by Charles Wright, and his own poem “On Emptiness.” Garrett Hongo is the author of several books of poetry and nonfiction, including “Ocean of Clouds” and “The Perfect Sound: A Memoir in Stereo.” He's received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts…

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25: Reggie James - Our Infinite Mirrors (Live at FWB Fest) 58:11

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Reggie James (Substack, X) is a designer, writer, and entrepreneur. Reggie previously founded Eternal and recently edited and published Hardware 2024, a book highlighting recent attempts at creating a different hardware future. This conversation happened live on stage at FWB Fest 2025 in Idyllwild, CA. We explored Reggie's frame of technology as a …

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Episode #6 - Beyond the Diploma: Measuring the ROI of Education with Aaron Cosner 40:22

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In this episode, host Matthew Gray speaks with Aaron Cosner, Upper School Principal at Redeemer Classical School in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They delve into the complex topic of investing in education, both primary and secondary, discussing the nuances between public and private schooling. Aaron shares his personal journey through different educatio…

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Ana Gasteyer 2025 1:39:58

5M ago1:39:58

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The hilarious Ana Gasteyer is back on the show! The SNL alum and friend of Chris's talks through sketch writing, parenting, defining success in The Social Media Age, and fiddle camp! Her holiday album Sugar & Booze is available for streaming on all the platforms, and if you ever get a chance to see her live, you should! Find her tour dates at anaga…

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24: Linus Lee - Engineering for Aliveness 1:49:02

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Linus Lee (⁠⁠Website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠) is a builder, engineer, and writer who explores how software can amplify our abilities, humanity, and agency. He builds, researches, and advises on AI at ⁠⁠Thrive Capital⁠⁠, a venture capital firm, and continues to write and hack on personal projects. Previously, Linus held research or engineering roles at ⁠⁠Notion⁠⁠,…

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23: Tamara Winter - Tacit Trust & Caring Curiosity 2:10:51

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Tamara Winter (X) is the Commissioning Editor of Stripe Press, where she exercises her taste to identify the knowledge and "ideas for progress" that matter most in alignment with Stripe's mission: to increase the GDP of the internet. "Tammy" worked at the Charter Cities Institute and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, which is chaired …

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi 38:47

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney joins Kevin Young to read “Hammond B3 Organ Cistern,” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and her own poem “Kaepernick.” Debevec-McKenney is the author of the new poetry collection “Joy Is My Middle Name.” She was a Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, and a creative-writing fellow at Emory University. H…

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Tony Hale 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

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Mr. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep, Inside Out 2) is a FANTASTIC guest who not only is a lifelong overthinker but has really great insight and advice for those gifted with a surplus of thoughts, ESPECIALLY in the middle of the night when the "what ifs" start poking at ya! His new film "Sketch" is in theaters August 6th and he cohosts the Ext…

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Episode #5 - Building Wealth Through Delayed Gratification with Malachi Bontrager 50:41

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple podcast, host Matthew Gray dives into the intricacies of financial planning for young married couples with guest Malachi Bontrager, a financial advisor at LD&B Financial. The discussion covers the principles of balancing immediate financial desires with long-term goals, emphasizing the importance of int…

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Tom Lennon and Guitars! 53:25

6M ago53:25

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The podcast just wouldn't be the podcast without Tom Lennon! OF COURSE you know Tom from Reno 911, The State, @midnight, the first ever episode of this very podcast, and a million movies that he's acted in and/or written...but he is ALSO quite the guitar wizard. At Chris's request, Tom brought one of his fancy guitars to give Chris a couple of poin…

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22: Nadia Asparouhova - Ideas that Infect 2:04:41

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Nadia Asparouhova (Website, X, Substack) is a writer and researcher who has spent much of her career in service of the question: 'what's happening here?' across various parts of the internet. Nadia recently published her newest book, Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading. She explores why consequential ideas, unlike memes and supermemes, fa…

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Episode #4 - From Drummer to Real Estate Investor with Bryce Rodgers 27:37

6M ago27:37

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, host Matthew Gray talks with Bryce Rogers about his journey from being a professional drummer to owning multiple rental properties. Bryce shares his experiences, the resources he used to educate himself, the challenges and benefits of self-managing versus hiring a property manager, and how he and his w…

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Megan Fernandes Reads Hala Alyan 31:25

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Megan Fernandes joins Kevin Young to read “Half-Life in Exile,” by Hala Alyan, and her own poem “On Your Departure to California.” Fernandes’s books include “I Do Everything I’m Told” and “Good Boys.” Her poems have been published widely, and she’s received fellowships from the Yaddo Foundation, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and the Hawthornden …

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Sparks Returns! 1:17:03

6M ago1:17:03

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It's Sparks! The Band!! Russell and Ron Mael are back on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Mad!" (available now), going out on their big world tour, and how it's possible to overthink things and STILL just move forward anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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21: Geoffrey Litt: Software You Can Shape 2:29:17

6M ago2:29:17

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Geoffrey Litt (Website, X) is a designer, engineer, writer, and researcher at Ink & Switch, where he champions malleable software: the idea that ordinary people should be able to mold the digital tools they rely on every day. Ink & Switch is an independent research lab focused on how computers can help us think and work. While researching and writi…

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Episode #3 - Protecting Your Income with Grayson Owen 34:17

7M ago34:17

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In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple podcast, host Matthew Gray is joined by disability insurance expert Grayson Owen. They discuss the importance of disability insurance, the types of coverage available, and how to determine the right plan for your needs. The conversation covers key factors like elimination periods, benefit duration, and …

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20: Yancey Strickler - Constellations of Creativity 1:54:53

7M ago1:54:53

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Yancey Strickler (Website, X, Metalabel) is a writer, entrepreneur, creative, and founder of Metalabel, a network and platform that allows creative people to release work together. He is also a board member, co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter and is currently working on establishing a new kind of corporate structure, the Artist Corporation. Y…