Best Child Play Patterns Podcasts (2026)

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Absolute Mojoverse 19 Absolute Batman Abomination, Annual and Joker by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer and Jock 57:26

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Absolute Mojoverse is back to break the bat, beat some Nazis and holy $%&^ what is that? Is that the Joker? Yikes! We read Absolute Batman 9-15 and Absolute Batman Annual #1! Absolute Batman: Abomination is written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta an colors by Frank Martin with letters by Calyton Cowles Absolute Batman Annual is by Daniel …

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Ep. 112 The Respect Gap: Why Men Know How to Respect But Choose Not to Extend It to Women 11:32

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Have you ever felt like something was off in how you're being treated, but couldn't quite name it? Like the words say one thing but the actions tell a completely different story? You're not imagining it. There's a gap between what many people claim respect looks like and what it actually feels like to receive it. And for women, especially those rec…

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057 How Play Can Transform Your Parenting in 2026 9:05

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Join the 2026 Family Preset waitlist! Preset week is 12th-16th January 2026. The new year can feel full of pressure, new routines, new goals, and the quiet expectation that everything should suddenly feel more “together.” But if you’re parenting a toddler or preschooler and your day still involves toast on the floor and snack requests five minutes …

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Mojoverse Premium: Cyclops (2026) Preview with writer Alex Paknadel 1:06:27

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Cyclops is one of the books we're most excited for in 2026 so we HAD to have our pal (and more importantly the writer of the comic) Alex Paknadel on to field some questions, build some hype and talk his inspirations for Cyclops (out February 11th!) Cyclops Vol 4 is written by Alex Paknadel with art by Roge Antonio and covers by Federico Vicentini I…

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Season 3 Ep 62: You are already doing the work, why aren't you selling it? 30:58

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Clients don’t know what they need until you show them—and when you don’t engage that conversation, you leave both value and profit behind. Designers often miss additional profit opportunities inside projects where they are already doing the work. From door hardware and window treatments to art and beyond, designers are already making the decisions,…

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622: COMPILATION: Staff Picks A to Z: From Aliens to Zombies, From Giants to Gobekli Tepe 5:23:03

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This special compilation brings together ten staff favorites that question everything we think we know about reality. From the dark corridors of DARPA where future technology is born to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica where Admiral Byrd allegedly encountered an advanced civilization, the official narrative often crumbles under scrutiny. We anal…

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Episode 90: Weapon X (2002) by Frank Tieri and Georges Jeanty 1:28:03

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The Naughty list concludes with perhaps the naughtiest book of all, Weapon X by Frank Tieri and Georges Jeanty. Ho Ho Ho-ly crap it's a book of naughty boys and girls and dinosaur-men, but ultimately it's an important comic and one that--unfortunately--is incredibly timely. CW: Discussions of rape, suicide, murder, violence towards children, mutila…

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Ep. 109 When the Whole World Acts Like Your Ex: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Breaking Free from Patriarchal Conditioning 30:22

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What happens when you start recognizing the same control patterns from your abusive relationship showing up everywhere around you? This episode explores the uncomfortable truth that recovery from narcissistic abuse often reveals something bigger: the same mechanisms that controlled you in private are embedded in the culture itself. We examine how g…

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Ep. 108 Six Reasons Narcissists Shut Down Conversations to Maintain Emotional Control (Re-release) 9:53

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Ever try to express a real concern to a narcissistic partner, parent, or family member, only to be met with silence, an abrupt topic change, or a sudden disappearance from the room? That is not confusion or lack of communication skill. It is intentional emotional withdrawal designed to shut down connection, gain control, and keep the narcissist fro…

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Ep. 111 Silent Undermining: Spotting Hidden Power Plays in Relationships 33:18

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Covert sabotage operates quietly. It’s the kind of psychological manipulation that targets your confidence, progress, and credibility while leaving the person behind it looking blameless. In this episode, we unpack how subtle undermining behaviors can erode the lives of ambitious people, especially women, and why these patterns often remain invisib…

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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 18: Batman Dark Patterns by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman 1:09:47

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Absolute Mojoverse is back to get lost in Bledin Tower, get kicked out of the Rookerey, and refuse to take our anti-biotics as we read Batman: Dark Patterns by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman Batman: Dark Patterns written by Dan Watters with art by Hayden Sherman, Colored by Triona Farrell and Lettered by Frank Cvetkovic If you have a comment or que…

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621: The Man Who Saw Christ Still Walks Among Us | Immortal Count of St Germain Revisited 32:23

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In 1745, London authorities arrested a stranger who refused to give his name. His pockets were full of diamonds, and he played violin like a master. For the next two hundred years, this man appeared at every turning point in European history. He transformed lead into gold for Casanova, repaired the King's diamond to perfection, and described ancien…

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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 17: New Gods by Ram V and Evan Cagle 1:11:49

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Absolute Mojoverse is back to ride our light cycles, examine familial trauma, and introduce WAY too many characters as we read New Gods by Ram V and Evan Cagle. New Gods (2024) By Ram V and Evan Cagle colored by Francesco Segala lettered by Tom Napolitano with guest art by Jesse Lonergan, Riccardo Federici, Bernard Chang, Andrew MacLean, Filipe And…

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Ep. 110 The Patriarchy’s Real Agenda: Sexual Control, Reproductive Power, and the War on Women’s Autonomy (Re-release) 27:52

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Most people are taught that the patriarchy is about power, dominance, or money. But that explanation only scratches the surface. This episode asks a more uncomfortable question. What if the real objective has always been far more specific? What if entire institutions, marriage, religion, law, medicine, and cultural morality were built to quietly re…

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Episode 89: One World Under Doom by Ryan North and R.B. Silva 1:19:25

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Doom is power! Doom is mercy! Doom is... Naughty? The Naughty list continues with 2025's monumental One World Under Doom. Watch as Victor shows his true naughtiness by... giving people free healthcare and open borders? Just don't look in Latveria! One World Under Doom is written by Ryan North with art by R.B. Silva, colors by David Curiel and Lette…

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056 From Baubles to Tantrums: How Play Schemas Can Transform Your Christmas Day with Toddlers 15:23

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! If you'd love a ready-to-go cheat sheet with all the schema explanations and ideas from today’s episode, you can download the free Christmas Play Schema Guide at playschemas.com/free. Ever wondered why your child suddenly throws baubles across the room, moves ev…

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620: The Lost Labyrinth of Hawara: Evidence of Atlantis in Egypt 41:00

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In 450 BC, Herodotus described an Egyptian labyrinth so massive it made the pyramids look small. Then it vanished under the desert for 2,000 years. In 2008, scientists used ground-penetrating radar and found it—a massive structure 40 feet underground covering ten football fields. The Egyptian government immediately shut down all research. Satellite…

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Season 3 Ep 61: Why waiting for the contractor to lead can be a mistake 43:18

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Most project problems don’t start on the job site. They start much earlier, when assumptions are made, roles aren’t defined, and everyone thinks someone else is handling it. In this episode, Cheryl and Liz talk through why setting the stage before working with a contractor is one of the most important leadership moves a designer can make. You are n…

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Episode 88: X-Force/New Warriors: Child's Play by Fabian Nicieza 1:29:36

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Happy holidays! For this part of the Nice List we're talking a second Patreon Request X-Force/New Warriors "Child's Play" Dani Moonstar is back! Jimmy Proudstar is too good for this world and Shatterstar will tell you when he finds a cause, X-Force 26-34 written by Fabian Nicieza art by Mat Broome and Tony Daniel inked by Scott Hanna and Bud Larosa…

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Episode 87 Firestar (1986) by Tom Defalco and Mary Wilshire 1:03:40

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The Naughty list continues with one of the most infamous bouts of naughty-ness in X-Men history. Rest in peace Butter Rum. Killed by a heart attack to groom a young girl into being Emma Frost's personal assassin. The surprising thing? It's not even the worst behavior in this book! Firestar (1986) is written by Tom DeFalco, penciled by Mary Wilshire…

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055 Less Stuff, More Play: Creating a Connected Christmas 9:42

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! If your living room has ever looked like a toy shop exploded on Christmas morning, you’re not alone. The wrapping paper, the noise, the overstimulated kids… and that quiet thought in the back of your mind: “How did we end up here again?” In this episode of Demys…

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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 16: The Saga of The Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Totleben 1:18:18

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Absolute Mojoverse is back to eat your consciousness, talk to Dead Man, and explore Swamp Things muscular vegetable body as we read Saga of Swamp Thing 21-35! Saga of Swamp Thing 21-35 is written by Alan Moore with Art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Dan Day, Rick Veitch, Shawn McManus, Alfredo Alcala, Ron Randall, and Berni Wrightson colored b…

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619: They Walk Among Us | The Human-Alien Hybrid Program 42:59

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A college student desperate for affordable housing gets matched with an unusual roommate who wears sunglasses indoors and speaks like a careful robot. When the student's mother visits and accidentally touches the girl's arm, the skin feels wrong—cold and spongy like raw mushrooms. What happens next reveals a classified military program, a family co…

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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 15 Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly #1 by Joanne Starer, Ted Brandt and Ro Stein 52:40

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Absolute Mojoverse is back to eat too much lactose, deal with body issues and wear Plastic Man like a wetsuit(?) as we read Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly #1 Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly #1 is written by Joanne Starer with art by Ted Brandt and Ro Stein, Colored by Marissa Louise, lettered by Lucas Gattoni If you have a …

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054 The Secret Language of Play: How to Read What Your Child Is Telling You 7:30

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! Have you ever watched your toddler throw toys, empty your handbag for the tenth time, or spin in circles until they fall over, and wondered, why on earth are they doing that? This episode will help you finally make sense of it, and trust your child’s play in a w…

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Season 3 Ep 60: Your Team cannot read your mind. Do something about it. 51:38

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It is always a treat when you hire people you genuinely like until you realize you now have to train them while juggling active projects, client demands, and the never-ending to-do list already sitting on your desk. Cheryl and Liz give you a look at what is going on at In Detail right now and what onboarding really looks like inside a busy studio. …

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Episode 86: Age of Revelation Month 2 (New X-Men Comics November 2025) 2:34:17

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X Years Later... Enter the Age of Doug! Credits: Batman/Deadpool is by Grant Morrison, Dan Mora, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Mariko Tamaki, Amanda Conner, G. Willow Wilson and Denys Cowan Ultimate Wolverine 11 is by Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio and lettered by VC’s Cory Petit …

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Ep. 107 The Scapegoat Effect: Why You're Being Blamed for Problems You Didn't Create 38:13

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Have you ever felt like no matter what you choose, you're somehow still choosing wrong? Or noticed that one person always gets blamed for everything while the real problems never get addressed? You're not imagining it. In this episode, we're exposing three manipulation tactics that keep people trapped, compliant, and fighting the wrong battles. The…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: Ms. Marvel Part 2 by G. Willow Wilson Adrian Alphona and Takeshi Miyazawa 1:22:41

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"Our Extended Mutant Family" comes to an end, for now, as we break down the second part of G. Willow Wilson's incredible Ms. Marvel. Last time we had to do a brief explainer of Secret Wars. This time we're explaining Civil War II! And spoilers? It's one of the best arcs of Ms. Marvel! Ms. Marvel Vol 4 1-18 is written by G. Willow Wilson with art by…

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053 Water Play + Play Schemas: 10 Ways Kids Learn Through Splashing, Pouring & Play 28:56

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! Why is your toddler obsessed with pouring, tipping, splashing, and carrying cups of water around the house? In this episode, Shelly from HapiTap and I dive into the world of water play through the lens of play schemas, so you can finally understand what your chi…

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618: The First Earth Battalion: America's Strangest Military Experiment 32:03

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A Vietnam War hero with zero casualties wrote a manual about warrior monks who hug daily and use ESP in combat. Instead of dismissing it, the US Army turned it into Project Jedi—a decades-long experiment in psychic warfare. Generals tried walking through walls. Intelligence officers hosted spoon-bending parties. Soldiers stared at goats until their…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: Ms. Marvel Part 1 by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona 1:30:50

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Our Extended Mutant Family begins to reach it's peak as we discuss the newest addition to mutant-dom and one of the most controversial. Controversial new status quo aside, Kamala Khan is a superstar and this book kicks ass. Ms. Marvel Vol 3 is written by G. Willow Wilson with art by Adrian Alphona, Jacob Wyatt, Elmo Bondoc, and Takeshi Miyazawa, co…

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Ep. 106 How Societal Gaslighting, Love Bombing, and Manipulation Became Cultural Norms 53:56

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Ep. 106 How Societal Gaslighting, Love Bombing, and Manipulation Became Cultural Norms The same manipulation tactics narcissists use in relationships operate at every level of society. In this episode, we explore how gaslighting, love bombing, scarcity tactics, and manufactured dependency show up in marketing, politics, institutions, and the system…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: The Unbelievable Gwenpool by Christopher Hastings and Gurihiru 1:26:27

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This section is reserved for pithy jokes and the credits for the comics that we read on the show! This month we're talking about characters that are tangentially related to the X-Men, characters like Gwenpool! The Unbelievable Gwenpool is written by Christopher Hastings with art by Gurihiru, Irene Strychalski, Alti Firmansyah, Myisha Haynes and Dan…

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052 A Playful Christmas: Understanding Your Child’s Play for Calm, Joyful Holidays 10:24

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! Is your toddler more interested in the box than the toy this Christmas? You’re not alone, and there’s a reason behind it! In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, we’re kicking off our festive three-part miniseries, A Playful Christmas, exploring how unders…

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Season 3 Ep 59: If you confuse them, you lose them. Period. 55:02

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The confusion you accidentally create long before the proposal ever hits your clients inbox is the real reason clients hesitate. Your price is not the problem. You can unintentionally create confusion through discovery calls, the way you talk about freight, receiving, vendors, timelines, your value, etc. This causes your clients to be constantly co…

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617: Psyops: From Dead Babies to UFOs - The Same Pattern Every Time 33:43

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A behavioral expert who trains Navy SEALs and CIA operatives created a 20-point test that detects psychological manipulation with mathematical precision. Chase Hughes recently appeared on Shawn Ryan's podcast to discuss this system, and the same patterns appear in government propaganda, corporate deception, and social media algorithms. From a teena…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe 49:34

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Our extended Mutant Family finally gets to a bonafide X-Man! We read Longshot for the first time. A year and a half into the podcast before we talk about the hero of the Mojoverse. Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe is written by Christopher Hastings, Penciled by Jacopo Camagni and Victor Calderon Zurita, Inked by Jacopo Cagmagni and Terry Pallet, …

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Ep. 105 Weaponized Empathy: 7 Shocking Ways Narcissistic Abusers Target Compassionate Women 24:01

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Discover why your greatest strength became your biggest vulnerability in that toxic relationship. If you've ever wondered why YOU were targeted by a narcissist, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truth: abusers specifically hunt for empathetic, compassionate women. Your kindness wasn't a weakness—it was their weapon. In this eye-opening episode…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: The Great Lakes Avengers (2005 +2016) with Daryl Richard Lawrence and Phillip Lundquist of the X-Factor Files Podcast 1:22:59

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Our Extended Mutant Family continues from the Fantastic Four to The Avengers...I mean, technically! The delightful Daryl Richard Lawrence and Phillip Lundquist to sift through the Hero's Office lost and found as we read Great Lakes Avengers. GLA (2005) Written by Dan Slott Penciled by Paul Pelletier Inked by Rick Magyar Colored by Wil Quintana and …

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051 Nourishing Nutrition for Mums: Preconception to Postpartum with Hannah Eriksen 27:29

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! How can mums nourish themselves through conception, pregnancy, and beyond? NZ dietitian Hannah Ericksen from oh Goodness Nutrition joins Ruth Vercoe to unpack nutrition for mums , the real, practical kind. From the “first thousand days” to postpartum recovery, d…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: Fantastic Four by Ryan North with Owen Likes Comics 2:17:54

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The holidays are just around the corner and we're celebrating Our Extended Mutant Family with... this can't be right? The Fantastic Four? Look I don't know what to tell you, this was mostly an excuse to read one of the best Marvel comics of the last decade and talk with one of the smartest people in comics commentary. Franklin used to be a mutant! …

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Ep. 104 Triangulation: The Invisible People Ruining Your Relationship (And How to Spot Them) 23:50

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Triangulation is one of the most disorienting tactics in toxic and narcissistic dynamics. It turns simple conversations into three-way dramas, pulls “invisible people” into your relationship, and leaves you defending yourself against stories you never heard. This episode breaks down how triangulation actually works, why manipulators rely on it, and…

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Our Extended Mutant Family: The Last Ronin by Eastman, Laird, Waltz, Escorza, Escorza, and Bishop with Special Guest Ruthanne Price 53:11

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We're kicking off our celebration of Our Extended Mutant Family and we're not so sure how we're related to this one. Our pal Ruthanne Price joins us to read and talk TMNT: The Last Ronin and ask our selves, "what would it be like to read Old Man Logan if you'd only vaguely been aware of the X-Men?" We're maybe not starting our journey into the Teen…

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050 Create a Connected, Calm, and Joy-Filled Christmas with Your Child 21:30

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Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here! What Your Child Really Wants for Christmas (It’s Not What’s Under the Tree) This week on Demystifying Child’s Play, Ruth Vercoe is joined by Linda from The Thriving Home and The Connection Couple to explore what truly makes Christmas magical... connection. If yo…

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Season 3 Ep 58: ASKED & ANSWERED - I'm scared to tell potential clients we aren't taking new projects right now. What do I do? 20:39

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Every designer has run into this situation before—the panic of too many projects, too little time, and clients who “need it done now.” Your timelines aren’t the enemy; but poor planning is. When you managed your schedule with purpose instead of panic it means you are understanding your own process. This means before you promise anyone else a date, …

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616: The Devil's Bible and the Nazi Hole to Hell 29:06

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Sweden's National Library protects the Codex Gigas—165 pounds of vellum featuring the complete Bible and a terrifying portrait of Satan. Scholars estimate the work should've taken thirty years. Herman the Recluse finished it in one. The traditional story involves a desperate bargain with darkness. The real story connects this manuscript to a limest…

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Episode 78: Age of Revelation Month 1 (New X-Men Comics of October 2025) 2:48:56

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X Years Later... Enter the Age of Doug! Credits: Emma Frost White Queen 5 is by Amy Chu, Andrea Di Vito, Antonio Fabela lettered by VC’s Ariana Maher Deadpool/Wolverine is by Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara, Guru eFX and lettered by VC’s Joe Sabino Ultimate Wolverine 10 is by Chris Condon, Alex Lins and Bryan Valenza, cover by Alessandro Cappucio and let…

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Wolve-Ween 2025 (1 Year on Wolverine Interview with Saladin Ahmed + Chris Claremont and Frank Miller's Wolverine Vol 1 with Guest Star Gianni Palumbo) 2:01:38

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Grab your yellow spandex and hop on the bullet train, it's Wolve-Ween! We talk Wolverine vol 1 with Gianni Palumbo from the Biff! Bam! Pow! podcast, interview Saladin Ahmed about his first year on his Wolverine title, and a word from Matt's Father. Enjoy! The interview with Saladin Ahmed begins at 33:44 Gianni Palumbo is the host of the excellent B…

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Wolve-Week Day 4: Venom Horse by Al Ewing, Carlos Nieto, Frank D'Armata, and VC's Ariana Maher 16:52

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Anyway I'm Venom Horse. Venom Horse is written by Al Ewing with art by Carlos Nieto, colors by Frank D'Armata and lettered by VC's Ariana Maher If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ [email protected] Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here! Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon …