Best Evan Ratliff Podcasts (2025)

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Hell’s Kitchen to Central Park with Charlie Todd (Part One) 56:04

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In Part One of this 2-part New York walk, Allan and Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere, Pixar In Real Life) hoof it around Midtown Manhattan, from Hell’s Kitchen to Central Park. Along the way, they utilize the expansive “Super Sidewalk”, observe the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and discuss Charlie’s safe streets advocacy.…

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Episode 6: Keep 'Em Coming 37:24

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As HurumoAI prepares to bring on its first human employee, the team must wrestle with some difficult and timely questions about the role of AI in the hiring process. Meanwhile, Head of HR Jennifer Nauro enters a new dimension as she gears up to conduct job interviews … via video call. To sign up for our newsletter and access ad-free episodes, visit…

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Discipline After the Uniform: Mike Steadman on Habits, Resilience, and Building a Life with Agency 1:11:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and boxing champion Mike Steadman for a wide‑ranging conversation about discipline, identity, and intentional habits. Michael’s journey spans the Naval Academy, Marine Corps infantry deployments, founding a free boxing gym for youth in Newa…

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Episode 5: Winners Win 41:09

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On this week’s episode, we enter the sensitive realm of intra-office politics and inter-founder dynamics—between agents and agents, and agents and people. While HurumoAI gears up to hire its first human, Evan tries to resolve whether Kyle is really up for the challenge of building and leading the company and pushing the product, Sloth Surf, to unic…

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Episode 4: The Startup Chronicles 40:47

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Evan decides it’s time to give his AI agents a little more ... agency. After all, to make the one-person, agent-run startup feasible, they need to be able to do things on their own. But as with humans, freedom sometimes comes with a certain amount of anarchy. To sign up for our newsletter and access ad-free episodes, visit shellgame.co. See omnystu…

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West Hollywood with Phoebe Robinson 1:03:40

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Allan and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Everything’s Trash) wander the wonderful city of WeHo. Along the way, they take in some rock’n roll clubs of the 80’s, browse the WeHo Library, and discuss Phoebe’s life as a prolific girlboss. Watch Phoebe’s hilarious new stand-up special Phoebe Robinson: I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore on YouTube. STORIES: The…

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Iason Gabriel: Value Alignment and the Ethics of Advanced AI Systems 58:39

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Episode 143 I spoke with Iason Gabriel about: * Value alignment * Technology and worldmaking * How AI systems affect individuals and the social world Iason is a philosopher and Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. His work focuses on the ethics of artificial intelligence, including questions about AI value alignment, distributive jus…

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Episode 3: This is Law 40:11

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As Kyle, Megan, and the gang get to work ideating on the perfect product, Evan is left grappling with some uncomfortable questions about his AI collaborators — whose every attribute and memory he controls. To inform how he thinks about his own unnerving power to create and manipulate human imposters, Evan seeks guidance from Carissa Véliz, an assoc…

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Los Feliz with Evan Kleiman 57:54

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Allan and Evan Kleiman (KCRW’s Good Food) take a trip down memory lane in the neighborhood where Evan grew up: Los Feliz. Along the way, they talk pie, visit a local knittery, and remember the Los Feliz shops and restaurants of Evan’s youth.By Allan McLeod

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Episode 2: Outdoor Debugging 37:03

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As Evan gets Hurumo’s employees up and running as fully-functioning colleagues (with support from Maty), he learns what it’s really like to spend your days managing, collaborating with, and socializing alongside autonomous AI agents. And he quickly sees one of the significant cracks in the facade of the AI employee future: It’s one thing to get you…

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Atwater Village with Beth Stelling 1:03:29

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Allan and Beth Stelling (Rick and Morty, Crashing) go on an Atwater Village venture, exploring the nearby LA River walking path, browsing a local plant shop, and tasting some pastries. Watch Beth’s hilarious stand up special - Beth Stelling: The Landlord Special - on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV8jwhICQog…

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The Power Duo Reviving the Philly Classic 1:14:22

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Send us a text This week on Consequence of Habit, host JT sits down in person with special guests Robin Morton and Carlos Rogers to dive deep into the inspiring comeback of the Philly Classic: a race that once defined Philadelphia’s sports scene and American cycling. Robin, a trailblazer in cycling event promotion, and Carlos, a passionate communit…

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Episode 1: Minimum Viable Company 32:57

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In Season 2 of Shell Game, journalist Evan Ratliff tells a story of entrepreneurship in the AI age; or, how he tried to build a real company, run by fake people. Meet Kyle Law and Megan Flores, Evan’s AI agent cofounders, as he puts to the test the claims about an emerging future in which AI employees work alongside — or instead of — humans. Over t…

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Miracle Mile with Dave Theune 1:08:52

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Allan and Dave Theune (St. Denis Medical, Frasier) stroll along one of L.A.’s most walkable and historic hubs for museums and architecture. Along the way, they chat about auditions, haircuts, and get a little sticky in the famous La Brea Tar Pits.By Allan McLeod

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The One-Human Unicorn 2:02

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As AI agents infiltrate the workforce, some tech entrepreneurs are imagining a not-so-distant future of successful companies with only one human at the helm. That got investigative journalist and former startup CEO Evan Ratliff wondering: Could he start such a company? What will it feel like to work alongside and manage (or even be managed by) AI a…

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Forest Lawn Cemetery with Betsy Sodaro & Mike Mitchell 1:12:06

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BOO! In this surprise, spooky episode, Allan, Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts, A Funny Feeling), and Mike Mitchell (Twisted Metal, Doughboys) take the graveyard shift in one of L.A.’s most beautiful cemeteries. Along the way, they spot a few tinseltown tombstones, marvel at the local wildlife, explore burial options, and contemplate life.…

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Season 2 Is Coming! 2:48

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The next season of Shell Game arrives November 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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ON CRISPR Episode 5: The Conversation 59:01

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In the four years since the book’s publication, CRISPR has revolutionized the world of medical treatments and possibilities. But our world has changed drastically, too. As AI’s impact grows, U.S scientists are facing funding cuts like never before. For our final episode, we bring you a live conversation between Walter Isaacson and Jennifer Doudna a…

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ON CRISPR Episode 4: Franken Monsters 36:47

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As the gene editing field kept growing, so did the dangers. Back in 2018, Jennifer Doudna received an email from a Chinese scientist claiming that he had genetically edited two twin babies. The news reverberated across the world and made Doudna and her colleagues urgently consider the implications of what their discovery could mean for humanity. Wa…

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Lower Manhattan Meander 2 with Connor Ratliff 1:02:03

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In part two of this Megalopolis meander, Allan and Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The George Lucas Talk Show, Jellystone) “take a hike” from SoHo to the Lower East Side.By Allan McLeod

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Daily Deposits: Building Sustainable Habits with Matt Gordon 1:05:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt Gordon shares his approach to building long-term health, mental clarity, and family balance through what he calls “daily deposits. ” From his early fitness journey to garage workouts during COVID, Matt emphasizes that staying active doesn’t require elite skills or expensive equipment, just commitment, creativity…

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ON CRISPR Episode 3: Patent Wars 27:19

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Jennifer Doudna thought she had won the race. She thought she had beaten out all scientific competitors when she and her co-author had shocked the world with their groundbreaking technology for gene editing. But turned out, the race had just gotten fiercer. Walter Isaacson sits down with Evan to talk about how one of the most cutthroat scientific c…

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Lower Manhattan Meander Part One with Connor Ratliff 55:09

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In part one of this two-part Big Apple amble, Allan and Connor Ratliff (The George Lucas Talk Show, Dead Eyes, Ghosts) schlep from Greenwich village to SoHo.By Allan McLeod

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ON CRISPR Episode 2: The Discovery 30:50

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Back in the 1990s, a young microbiologist in Alicante, Spain became obsessed with a strange pattern he observed in the genes of tiny organisms — a series of inexplicable clusters. And he wasn’t alone. All around the world, a network of scientists were growing curious as to what these genetic knots could be and all of their potential functions. Thei…

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Mid-City with Seth Morris 1:03:20

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Allan and Seth Morris (College Town, Big Mouth, The Good Place) spend the morning exploring a little of the middle of Los Angeles: Stopping by a number of architecturally significant homes, pondering an unpermitted neighborhood fence, and mallwalkin’ around the Koreatown Plaza.By Allan McLeod

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Introducing "Origin Stories" 5:13

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Have you ever wondered how your favorite movie or book—or podcast, TV series, documentary, or article—got made? Origin Stories has you covered. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hearts. Nothing is off the table: not the frustrations and the joys, not t…

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ON CRISPR Episode 1: Beginnings 26:29

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Earlier this year, when the world learned the news of baby KJ successfully undergoing the first personalized genetic treatment, it represented a milestone for researchers and patients. But behind this scientific feat there’s the story of the technology that made it possible, CRISPR, and one of the key pioneers behind it — Jennifer Doudna. Evan sits…

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Debs Park with Aaron Stanford 1:10:01

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Allan and Aaron Stanford (Deadpool and Wolverine, 12 Monkeys, X2) wander the urban wilderness of one of L.A.’s most popular birding destinations. Along the way, they listen for feathered friends, ponder a peanut-shaped lake, and visit the local Audubon Center.By Allan McLeod

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ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson 3:27

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Walter Isaacson - bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs - in conversation with Evan Ratliff brings you behind the scenes of The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race. The story of the third great technological revolution in modern times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Hollywood Heights with Eliot Glazer 1:10:48

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Allan and Eliot Glazer (Broad City, New Girl) take the stairs through a classic old Hollywood hillside community. Along the way they talk about fictional L.A. detectives, marvel at an old-timey elevator, and try to keep up with Eliot’s energetic dog Moses.By Allan McLeod

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Dodger Walk with Luka Jones 1:09:57

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Allan and Luka Jones (Shrill, People Of Earth, Up All Night) walk from L.A.’s Chinatown Metro Station to Dodger Stadium. Along the way they discuss peripatetic philosophy, pedestrian safety and infrastructure, and watch the Dodgers play the Twins.By Allan McLeod

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Culver City with Lamar Woods 1:05:35

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Allan and Lamar Woods (XOXO Bada Bings, New Girl, Grand Crew) embark on a trip down memory lane, in a neighborhood rich with movie history. Along the way they admire some public art, bar hop, and do some furniture shopping.By Allan McLeod

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Nature, Policy, and Purpose: Ben Davis on Outdoor Therapy for Veterans 1:07:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Ben Davis, writer, former Navy SEAL, and Director of the Veteran’s Outdoor Advocacy Group (VOAG), to explore the powerful intersection of mental health, habits, and time spent outdoors. Ben shares his journey from the SEAL teams to launching VOAG, a nonprofit pushing for legi…

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Lake Balboa with Mookie Blaiklock 1:11:10

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Allan and Mookie Blaiklock (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cold War) and Mookie’s dog Bert take a breezy stroll around a magical man-made lake in the middle of the Sepulveda Basin. Along the way they discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers, local eateries, and how wonderful it is to have a dog.By Allan McLeod

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Resetting Your Inner Compass with Navy SEAL Kevin Stark 54:29

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Send us a text This week on the pod, JT sits down with returning guest Kevin Stark. Kevin is a retired Navy SEAL and creator of immersive retreats designed to reset the mind, body, and spirit. They dive deep into the impact of digital addiction, the myth of quick fixes, and the power of habits that help us like ourselves more. Kevin shares why he q…

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NoHo Arts District with Steven Ray Morris 1:05:30

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Allan and Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, JJGO) tour the eclectic heart of North Hollywood. Along the way they stroll along a newly built bike way, check out some programmatic architecture, admire a sculpture garden, and discuss how to get a walk in even when you have a very busy schedule.By Allan McLeod

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Summer Dispatch: National Parks with Danielle & Cassie 53:59

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Allan talks walkin’ and the outdoors with Danielle LaRock, and Cassie Yahnian (National Park After Dark, Watch Her Cook). They discuss Cassie & Danielle’s veterinary background, their many travels, and Allan pits the two longtime friends against each other in a challenging game of Which Park Did This Tragic Thing Happen In (working title).…

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Hillhurst Ave with Paul Scheer 1:15:02

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Allan and Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made, Black Monday, The League) take a stroll through the heart of Los Feliz. Along the way they recall their old haunts, discuss the local built environment, and admire the cinematic legacy of one of L.A.s most fun and walkable neighborhoods.By Allan McLeod

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From Craigslist Yoga to Community Healing with Tom Tice 50:00

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Send us a text This week on the pod, JT sits down with Tom Tice, founder and CEO of Warrior Strong, a nonprofit reshaping the way veterans and first responders heal through community and holistic wellness. What started with a $25 Craigslist yoga studio rental has evolved into a nationwide movement, offering over 70 monthly programs that range from …

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Broadway with Alana Johnston 1:07:34

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Allan and Alana Johnston (The Disinvited, Nature Talks To Itself) explore Downtown L.A.’s Theater District. Along the way they admire vintage vaudeville and silent movie theaters, ride the world’s shortest incline railway, and visit an extravagant Apple store.By Allan McLeod

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Sierra Madre with Mary Holland 1:04:57

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Allan and Mary Holland (Ghosts, Nightbitch) take a rainy day walk around the foothill town of Sierra Madre. They wander the town square, visit a historic cafe, and take a soul-stirring stroll in the local cemetery.By Allan McLeod

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The Main Trail with Sam Brown 1:06:17

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Allan and Sam Brown (The Whitest Kids U’ Know) cowpoke around Griffith Park’s long and winding main trail. Along the way they talk about walking gear, commercial auditions, the loss of Sam’s best friend and creative collaborator, and admire a local equestrian community hub.By Allan McLeod

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Millionaire’s Row with Erin Whitehead 1:03:55

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Allan and Erin Whitehead (College Town, Comedy Bang World) strut their stuff on the finest promenade in Pasadena: Orange Grove Boulevard - aka Millionaire’s Row. Along the way they take in the grand mansions, relax in some serene gardens, and fantasize about communal living.By Erin Whitehead

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Breathwork, Fitness, and Healing with Laura Gordon 1:05:11

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Send us a text In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Laura Gordon, a clinical therapist, entrepreneur, and PhD candidate at Clemson University, to explore the power of habits in mental health and recovery. Laura’s journey took her from law school to working in drug rehabilitation centers, and now, she’s focused on helping peopl…

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SXSW / Waterloo Greenway with Tommy Do 1:06:37

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Allan and Tommy Do (Hacks, Overcompensating, The Threesome) head to the SXSW Film Festival to celebrate a movie premiere and circumnavigate Downtown Austin, Texas. Along the way they explore an enchanting pedestrian walkway, stroll along the Colorado River, and dare to hope in a challenging time.By Tommy Do

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Deukmejian Wilderness Park with Eugene Cordero 1:03:09

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Allan and Eugene Cordero (Loki, The Mandalorian, Star Trek: Lower Decks) navigate the interlocking trails of the Crescenta Valley, pondering the region's wine-making past, and discussing how to activate your core while walking. Eugene on Insta @eugcorderoBy Allan McLeod

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"You must have structure to succeed": Michael Chernow on Recovery, Habits, and Personal Growth 1:11:25

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Send us a text If you're having one of those days, it's time to press play. Today JT sits down with Michael Chernow, an entrepreneur, coach, professional athlete, and founder of Kreatures of Habit, to discuss the profound role of habits in recovery and personal growth. Michael shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and how morning routines, …