Best Connor Cooper Podcasts (2026)

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#1041 - Dr Debra Lieberman - Why Don’t You Have Sex With Your Sister? 1:08:32

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Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher. Why don’t we feel sexual attraction toward our siblings or close family? Evolution seems to have hard-wired the brain to prevent inbreeding, a pattern shared with many other animals. So how does this mechanism work, and what are the moral or ethical arguments surroundin…

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Cooper Flagg’s Rookie Card Has the Hobby CONFUSED 1:12:36

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Send us a text This episode is a full-scale breakdown of sports, the hobby, and everything in between. We kick things off with the final episode of the year and dive into Syracuse basketball, college hoops, the Olympics, and some unbelievable Olympic stories — including Ryan Lochte, medals, and Connor’s tattoo experience. From there, we get deep in…

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#1040 - 4M Subscriber Q&A 1:30:10

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I hit 4 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn what’s new with my new haircut, how much longer until the new studio is built, if or when an Andrew Tate episode will be released, the most recurring…

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#1039 - Connor Beaton - Why Successful Men Always Self-Destruct 1:58:23

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Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Why do so many men struggle with their own inner world? Many grow up believing they must handle life alone, stay tough, and hide their emotions. What helps men become emotionally stable, and how can they learn to work through chall…

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#1038 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health 1:13:17

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Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. The most overlooked aspect of health optimisation might be hiding in plain sight. Your environment shapes your health far more than you probably realise. So how exactly does your environment affect your body, and what practical steps can yo…

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#1037 - Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025) 2:10:40

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I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Jonny, a virtual Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned this year, what their best hacks were, and their reflections on 2025. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with you…

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NFL Playoff Previews and Who's Winning the Super Bowl 53:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we cover one of the wildest stretches of the NFL season and how it’s impacting both the playoff picture and the sports card market. We break down the Patriots vs Ravens game, debate Coach of the Year candidates, and discuss why this NFL season might be one of the best in the last 20 years. The conversa…

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#1036 - The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) 3:15:12

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2025 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 20, but I couldn't choose, so it's 23. Expect to learn Naval Ravikant's advice for overcoming self-esteem issues, Tom Segura on why Gen Z isn't a fan of drinking alcohol. The 3 most important dec…

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#1035 - Mark Rober - How to Engineer a Life You Love 1:53:10

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Mark Rober is an engineer, science communicator, and YouTuber known for viral experiments and STEM education. Expect to learn what it was like to wor on the Mars Rover for NASA, how NASA rewired the way Mark thinks, what Mark’s relationship with failure is like, which engineering heuristics transfer best to everyday life, how can grown-ups rebuild …

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#1034 - 23 Lessons from 2025 1:25:21

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It’s the end of 2025 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12 months. This year has had over 10,000 minutes of episodes produced so there was a lot to choose from but I ended up settling on 23 insights from some of my favourite conversations, both inside and outside of the podcast. Expect t…

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PSA Now Owns 80% of the Card Grading Market 1:04:43

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Send us a text Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, the crew covers everything from the sports, cards, the hobby and the biggest storylines across the NFL, NBA, and college football — with plenty of debates, hot takes, and classic side tangents along the way. We dive into the latest Topps Chrome news, including basketball chatter, Chrom…

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#1033- Judd Apatow - Why Comedies Suck Now 1:35:21

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Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, comedian, and writer. The movies that shaped so many of us were unapologetically funny and often pushed boundaries. As the culture has changed and concerns around political correctness and cancellation have grown, how has that affected modern comedy, and what still feels possible? Expect to learn how to have gr…

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#1032 - Joshua Citarella - The Dark Subcultures of Online Politics 1:53:37

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Joshua Citarella is an artist, writer, and cultural researcher focused on internet subcultures and online politics. We’ve all doom-scrolled our fair share of online politics, some of it funny, some unsettling, and some surprisingly insightful. But which internet subcultures are actually shaping political ideas, how serious are they, and do they tru…

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The Reason Collectors Should Care About the Red Wings 55:58

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Send us a text Join us as we head inside the Rochester Red Wings locker room for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience! We sat down with two members of the Red Wings front office to talk baseball, the clubhouse culture, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. We also dive deep into the 2025 Topps Chrome Update Series, breaking down two of the…

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#1031 - Macken Murphy - 18 Harsh Realities of Modern Dating 2:41:33

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Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Modern dating is in the middle of a cultural reset. Attraction science is evolving, men and women are changing how they show up, and everyone is trying to build healthier relationships. What does the data actually say, and is a more balanced way of …

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#1030 - Brett Cooper - Inside the Conservative Civil War 1:53:01

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Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. What’s happening to the political Right? With promises kept and broken, the Left regaining momentum, internal fractures deepening, and young voters growing more disengaged than ever. What does this mean for the real state of politics, and how serious is the dysfunction underneath it …

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#1029 - Malcolm Gladwell - How to Convince the World of Bulls**t & Evil 1:15:00

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Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist, podcast host and an author. Do contagious diseases, memetic epidemics, and drug epidemics spread through the same underlying pathways? The answer may explain why society keeps falling into the same contagious patterns, and how we might prevent future memetic epidemics before they happen. Expect to learn what the hi…

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#1028 - Peter Zeihan - The New World Order Is Here 1:22:30

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Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical analyst, speaker and author. What does the next decade really hold? Beneath every forecast about the future, one thing quietly determines everything else: energy. From globalization to warfare to artificial intelligence, how will the world be reshaped in the years ahead? Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I …

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Blue Jays' Ernie Clement on the World Series Run & WHY He Bought a Glove Off Ebay 26:12

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Send us a text Blue Jays star Ernie Clement joins the podcast to talk about the 2025 World Series run, his crazy journey, and the shocking story behind the all-black Mizuno glove he bought off eBay! We get the inside scoop on teammates Vladdy Jr. & Bo Bichette, his offseason golf addiction, and being a huge Bills fan. #BlueJays #ErnieClement #world…

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#1027 - Mel Robbins - The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 1:48:27

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Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, podcast host and author. If motivation can’t be trusted, what should you rely on instead? Bestselling author and top podcaster Mel Robbins explains why discipline and emotional control are the real keys to success, and how to build the mindset needed to follow through when it counts. Expect to learn why we cli…

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#1026 - Alison Armstrong - How to Treat Men Better 3:01:35

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Alison Armstrong is a relationship coach, speaker, and author. Are modern gender dynamics leaving men feeling ‘castrated’? While men are often blamed for today’s social problems, far less attention is given to how shifting expectations of women and relationships may also shape male identity. What role do women play in this dynamic—and how can it be…

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#1025 - Dr Paul Hewitt - Understanding the Psychology of Perfectionism 1:28:24

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Dr Paul Hewitt is a clinical psychologist, professor, and leading researcher on perfectionism. Why do so many of us struggle with perfectionism? For some, it started in childhood—but its impact as an adult can be exhausting. So how do you actually break the cycle and get comfortable with things being imperfect? Expect to learn what they archetypal …

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#1024 - Jon Bellion - The Art of an Authentic Comeback 2:45:38

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Jon Bellion is a singer-songwriter, producer, and artist. Fame has a gravity of its own, and once you’re in the spotlight, leaving it isn’t easy. Yet Jon Bellion found more truth in stepping behind the scenes to focus on creating. Now, as a new father and a renewed artist, what gives his life meaning, and what message does he want to share with the…

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#1023 - I Prevail - The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams 2:43:16

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Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail. Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind the scenes, the truth is far more raw. Eric and Gabe of I Prevail share …

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Top 5 things NOT to do when buying and selling sports cards 1:04:50

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Send us a text This episode is the definitive guide to not getting ripped off, whether you're selling a Shohei Ohtani card or dealing with a backyard flipper. We're cutting through the bull on negotiation etiquette: We settle the argument on WHO SENDS THE FIRST OFFER and aggressively debunk the tired excuses like "I need more margin" and the low-le…

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#1022 - Sheehan Quirke - How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? 1:55:35

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Sheehan Quirke is a British writer and online educator, known as The Cultural Tutor for creating accessible posts on art, history, and literature. Why does modern life feel so devoid of beauty? For decades, efficiency has beaten out elegance. Cheap has replaced meaningful. When did we stop creating things built to last and meant to move us, and wha…

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#1021 - Louise Perry & Mary Harrington - The Performative Male Epidemic 2:14:41

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Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author. Mary Harrington is a writer, columnist and author. Why are young people having less sex than ever? Has something in our evolution shifted, or has modern life become so confusing that we can’t even tell what we’re attracted to anymore? What’s reall…

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#1020 - Jessica Baum - Why We Fall for the Wrong People 1:14:49

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Jessica Baum is a psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author. What does it actually take to feel safe in a relationship? If you’ve had chaotic partners or a past where you never knew where you stood, safety can feel like work instead of something natural. So how do you rebuild that sense of security, and what steps help you learn to feel safe…

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#1019 - Fin Taylor & Horatio Gould - History is a Freakshow 1:32:43

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Fin Taylor is an English comedian, writer and podcaster. Horatio Gould is also an English comedian, writer, and podcaster. History is basically one long reminder that no matter how bad your day is, someone in the past was probably getting catapulted off a castle wall. Feel better? Good. Humanity may be a litany of disasters, but the past is packed …

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WeTheHobby’s Story + What’s Next for Topps, Live Selling, and the Hobby 42:38

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Hobby Never Sleeps! Today, we're joined by a special guest, Zach Stanley, CEO of We the Hobby. We dive into the massive NFL action from the past week, starting with a discussion about Dante's Vikings getting crushed and the ongoing debate around JJ McCarthy. We cover the Buffalo Bills' tough loss to the Miami Dolp…

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#1018 - Peter Crouch - Behind The Bravado of Modern British Football 1:35:39

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Peter Crouch is a former professional footballer, sports pundit, and podcaster. What was it like playing in the Premier League alongside some of football’s most intense personalities? In an era where a goal celebration, whether it was the robot or a knee slide, showed your confidence as much as your skill, what was life like for Peter Crouch back t…

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#1017 - Jonathan Anomaly - What Embryo Selection Means for Humanity 2:02:40

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Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author. What if you could design your own “super baby”? Imagine erasing genetic diseases, removing inherited conditions, and even selecting traits for beauty or intelligence. How close are we to making this possible, and what unintended consequences could this unleash? Expect to learn why embry…

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#1016 - Rob Henderson - Is Having a Boyfriend Cringe Now? 1:27:13

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Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. When did having a boyfriend become cringe? For as long as men have been men and women have been women, finding a partner to share life with has been one of humanity’s oldest goals. So what changed? Why has wanting connection b…

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Syracuse's Eric Devendorf Is Glad His Shot Didn’t Count?! 46:41

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Send us a text Syracuse basketball legend Eric Devendorf joins the show for a deep-dive interview on his iconic career, the state of college basketball, and what he's up to now. As two massive Syracuse fans, we had to ask "Devo" about the most memorable moments in Cuse history. He gives us the full inside story on the legendary 6 Overtime game agai…

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#1015 - Alain de Botton - 16 Lessons from The School Of Life 1:29:31

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Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and founder of The School of Life. How can we truly understand ourselves? Most of us either ignore our emotions or overthink them, turning simple feelings into complex puzzles. So how do we navigate the minefield of emotion to grow and become better? Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and re…

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#1014 - Dr Marc Brackett - The Life-Changing Skill of Emotional Regulation 1:30:39

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Dr. Marc Brackett is a professor at Yale University, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and author. Why is it so hard to actually feel our emotions? In a world that tells us to “be more vulnerable,” many of us don’t even know what that really means. Are we being unregulated when we express emotion, or are we finall…

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#1013 - Scott Galloway - How to Fix a Culture of Emasculated Men 1:45:50

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Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur and an author. Why are so many young men struggling today? In a world that often focuses on the oppression of others, it’s easy to forget that men are part of that story too. What’s actually being done to address men’s chal…

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Cooper Flagg’s Debut Patch Might BREAK Records Over Skenes 50:35

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Hobby Never Sleeps! In this episode, we’re jumping into another huge week across the sports world and the hobby. We talk NFL storylines, surprising team performances, superstar injuries, and how the playoff picture is already starting to take shape. We also dive into the NBA as the season gets rolling, early rooki…

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#1012 - Alex O’Connor & Joe Folley - Is Being Smart Worth the Depression? 1:58:56

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Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Joe Folley is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Unsolicited Advice YouTube channel. Philosophy has spent thousands of years trying to teach us how to live well. But the deeper you go, the darker it gets. So what’s the point? What can we take from all that heaviness, and how do we find beauty…

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#1011 - Eliezer Yudkowsky - Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All 1:37:08

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Eliezer Yudkowsky is an AI researcher, decision theorist, and founder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. Is AI our greatest hope or our final mistake? For all its promise to revolutionize human life, there’s a growing fear that artificial intelligence could end it altogether. How grounded are these fears, how close are we to losing con…

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#1010 - Bernie Sanders - Who Actually Runs the US Government? 1:09:03

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Bernie Sanders is a US Senator, former presidential candidate, political activist and an author. What happened to the Democratic Party? After a brutal defeat to Trump in 2024, the Left looks lost, divided, leaderless, and unsure of its future. Bernie Sanders breaks down what went wrong, how Democrats are trying to recover, and whether they’ve learn…

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Shaq’s Wildest Phoenix Suns Stories + the Kawhi Situation EXPLAINED 43:58

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Send us a text This week, we’re joined by ESPN insider Amin Elhassan, who brings his signature humor and insider knowledge to talk all things NBA — from wild behind-the-scenes Shaquille O’Neal stories to what he expects this season. Amin shares never-before-heard moments from his time working with Shaq, the dynamics inside NBA locker rooms, and how…

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#1009 - Bugzy Malone - Harsh Lessons in Unorthodox Strategy 2:31:35

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Bugzy Malone is a British rapper, actor, and entrepreneur from Manchester, England. From gang life to greatness, Bugzy Malone’s rise is a story of struggle, survival, and self-belief. As one of the most defining voices in UK rap, his journey is equal parts pain and power. Expect to learn why being a role model takes it’s toll on some people, the li…

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#1008 - Angelo Somers - Why Life Feels So Pointless (and what to do) 2:13:25

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Angelo Somers is a content creator, YouTuber, and author. Why does life sometimes feel like it’s lost its meaning? Everyone hits moments where optimism fades and the world starts to look a little darker. You’re not broken for feeling that way; it happens to the best of us. But why does this quiet pessimism seem to be growing, and how do we find our…

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#1007 - Dr K HealthyGamer - The Toxic Fuel That’s Destroying Your Motivation 2:53:41

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Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Why are we driven by what destroys us? Using anger or jealousy can spark our motivation, but when it goes too far, it consumes us. What are healthier ways to stay motivated, and how do we find peace instead of pressure Expect to…

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Kevin O'Leary Now Owns the Top 2 Most Expensive NBA Cards in HISTORY 1:03:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps! This week, from our brand new studio, we're diving deep into the biggest news shaking up the world of sports and collectibles. We kick things off with a breakdown of the most anticipated upcoming card releases, including Panini Impeccable and the return of Panini Eminence. Th…

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#1006 - Chris Bumstead - Life After Olympia: Fatherhood, TRT & Finding Purpose 2:00:05

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Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 6x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. From 6× Mr. Olympia to full-time business owner and stay-at-home dad, it’s safe to say Chris Bumstead’s been enjoying retired life. So what’s he been up to this past year, what’s changed most for him, and what’s he looking forward to ne…

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#1005 - Warren Smith - J.K. Rowling & The Cost of Speaking Freely 1:15:28

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Warren Smith is a filmmaker, educator, and host of the “Secret Scholar Society” YouTube channel. If freedom of speech can be shouted down, does it really exist? When every debate turns into partisan noise, what does honest discourse even look like? If we can’t talk about our problems without resorting to anger or violence, how can we ever solve the…

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#1004 - Sam Corcos - Inside DOGE, The IRS & How to Scam the US Government 2:55:42

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Sam Corcos is an entrepreneur, CEO of Levels, and a special advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What’s really happening inside the U.S. government? For the first time, a DOGE insider exposes the chaos, corruption, and dysfunction plaguing Washington. How did America’s most powerful system lose its way, and can we climb out of…

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He Almost Made The WORST DEAL In Hobby History... 59:21

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Send us a text The hobby’s heating up fast 🔥 Dante and Connor are back for another chaotic, hilarious episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps — breaking down the insane rise of Trey Yesavage’s card market, a wild Steph & Klay dual card story, and the latest madness across the NFL. From Facebook Marketplace almost-mistakes to the psychology of card flips,…