The Next Five is the FT’s partner-supported podcast, exploring the future of industries through expert insights and thought-provoking discussions with host Tom Parker. Each episode brings together leading voices to analyse the trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the next five years in business, technology, health and lifestyle This content is paid for by advertisers and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times’ Commercial Department Hosted on Acast. See acast ...
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There’s one question that has stumped our universe for centuries: Why do men? Emma Willmann is on a quest to find out the answer in this podcast from Betches Media. Each week, Emma is inviting some of the funniest and most interesting men she knows into the studio and pulling from the Ask Men Anything inbox to ask your biggest, weirdest, and most pressing questions of earth’s most mysterious beings. What makes a man ready to settle down and choose a partner? Why don’t men ask their friends f ...
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Re:Direct's AJ McRae discusses the latest Nintendo gaming news & engage with a rotating cast of creators and the viewers of his YouTube video essay series & Twitch streams. Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo events, Nintendo services, retro games, new announcements, reveals, & more!
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The fourth industrial revolution is upon us in every way. Technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, are growing up fast. So too must the humans that deploy and use it. Evolution is usually a slow process, yet businesses around the world must quickly reconfigure the way they work to gain the advantages that technology can afford. In this episod…
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Pokopia & the Pokemon Spin Off Problem w/ @DustyGogoat
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by DustyGogoat (https://www.youtube.com/@dustytopic) to discuss Pokopia, (upcoming Koei Tecmo developed Pokemon life sim,) its distinction as the first Nintendo published Game Key Card, our thoughts on Legen…
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The Next Generation of European Tech Funding: Scale-Ups
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Late-stage financing plays a critical role in the growth trajectory of technology scale-ups, particularly as they transition from early innovation phases to market dominance and potential exits via IPOs or acquisitions. Larger capital injections can be found from multiple avenues; VCs, private equity, corporate investors, family offices, sovereign …
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Geoff Made Us FIGHT to Cast Game Awards 2025 Votes w/ Jeff Pennington
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Sustainable Skies: The Future of Private Aviation
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Across October 2025, 315,000 private flights departed worldwide, a 5% increase on 2024. While this is less than 1% of monthly commercial flights globally, private jet travel is still on the rise. The Covid-19 pandemic saw an increase in private travel for health reasons and with hybrid working now popular, private business travel is gaining momentu…
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Legends Z A Placed Gen 10 in a RISKY Place w/ @JakeSteinberg
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At the start of 2025 there was optimism that the global M&A market would strengthen with the expectation that inflation and interest rates would fall and a more favourable regulatory environment would exist. Yet it was a slow start amid uncertainty. The unpredictability of US trade policy under the Trump administration saw the global Economic Polic…
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Animal Crossing is Coming to Switch 2!… No, not like that 🥲 w/ @sierraplusultra
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Sierra (https://www.twitch.tv/sierraplusultra) to discuss all of the new content coming to Animal Crossing New Horizons, its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as well as some Pokemon Legends Z-A news, in additio…
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Nintendo had a Partner Direct & didn’t tell anyone... w/ @WULFFDENPodcast
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined Will Wulff from the Wulff Den Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/c/wulffdenpodcast) to discuss the latest Kirby Air Riders Direct, a week full of Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, updates, & release…
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The Energy Transition: Where’s the Money?
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Capital flows to the entire energy sector are set to hit $3.3tn in 2025. $2.2tn of which will find its way to renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification. That sum is nearly twice as much as the $1.1tn going to fossil fuels this year. The transition opens up new avenues for investment, innovation, and co…
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Pokemon Legends Z-A is... A Lot... w/ @DustyGogoat & @megamanvgc
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What are Nintendo's Film & Animation Plans After "Close to You?" w/ @DanCybert
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined Dan Cybert to discuss Nintendo Pictures latest "Close to You" experiment and what it says about Nintendo's film & animation plans, upcoming Switch 2 games, Pokemon Legends Z-A reviews, major leaks and how th…
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2025 is a HISTORIC Year for Gaming w/ @FriedBiscuits
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EA Somehow Sold Out EVEN MORE... Also Pokemon Controversy w/ @megamanvgc
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined Megaman (https://www.twitch.tv/megamanvgc) to discuss the EA acquisition, Nintendo of America’s executive changes, Pokemon VS ICE, Legends Z-A preview thoughts, & MORE! Recommended Uploads https://youtu.be/e…
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The Treasurers' Toolbox: How CFOs Are Preparing For The Future
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Modern finance leaders have had to navigate turbulent waters over the last five to 10 years, buffeted by waves of geopolitical and macro market forces, rising economic nationalism, trade protectionism and environmental instability. Add that to the unprecedented pace of technological change, shifting consumer behaviours and a reimagined workforce. H…
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The Video Game Price Situation Has Changed... Kinda? w/ @TheColtonShow
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Our Thoughts on Nintendo Direct 9.12.25 w/ @WULFFDEN
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The Next Generation of European Tech Funding: Start Ups
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It is no surprise that for decades the US has reigned supreme when it comes to early stage tech dealmaking. Its risk appetite, coast to coast funding options, integrated market and policy support has created a perfect environment for would-be entrepreneurs to find funding and grow their companies into global tech titans. But, there is no shortage o…
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Our Hopes for Nintendo Direct 9.12.25, The State of Metroidvanias, & MORE! w/ @DanCybert
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Is a "Perfect" Pokemon Game Even Possible? w/ @FlipScreenGames
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The term polycrisis has been gaining traction in recent times as the world faces one disaster after another that are all interlinked. The far-reaching implications of a world at risk means boardrooms must remain agile to navigate their businesses past the rocks and into calmer seas. In a break away from our normal format, we've created our own boar…
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What Should We Expect from Switch 2's First Holiday Season?
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Lee (https://www.twitch.tv/leeshmow to discuss the Kirby Air Riders Direct, updated thoughts on Pokemon Legends Z-A, Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch games @ gamescom 2025, & a potential upcoming Nintendo Direc…
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Pokemon Worlds 2025 CONFIRMED a New Era of Pokémon Games w/ @DustyGogoat
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by DustyGogoat (https://www.youtube.com/dustygogoat) to discuss Pokemon World Championships 2025 including but not limited to the Pokemon Champions reveals and the announcement of Pokemon Legends Z-A having …
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Drag x Drive, Indie World 8/25, & Pokemon X/Y Impressions w/ @TheColtonShow
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Colton to discuss Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, the Drag x Drive Global Jam, their recent Pokemon X/Y playthrough, & MORE!Recommended Uploads https://youtu.be/_mxncWRFmJg Subscribe to our Main C…
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Our Thoughts on Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 7.31.2025 w/ @KevinKenson
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Kevin (https://www.youtube.com/kevinkenson to discuss Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase, the current state of Switch 2 game releases, the problem with Game Key Cards, announcements from EVO 2025, & MORE!…
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DK Bananza is Switch 2's BOTW Moment w/ @DanCybert
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Dan (https://www.youtube.com/dancybert to discuss their time with Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo’s stealth SNES Classics update, expectations for the ever elusive post-Switch 2 launch Nintendo Direct, & MO…
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Cyber risk and security in an AI world: what’s in store?
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In today's digital world, artificial intelligence, data storage and cybersecurity are a critical triumvirate, intersecting to form a dynamic ecosystem that underpins modern technological infrastructure. They are strategic pillars that drive innovation, operational efficiency and risk management. Thus their interaction and integration is key to buil…
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Our Pokémon Presents | 7.22.2025 Thoughts & Impressions w/ Leeshmow
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Lee (Twitch.tv/Leeshow) to discuss everything Pokemon showcased during Pokémon Presents | 7.22.2025 including - new animated project, Pokemon theme park news, mobile game updates, a small game reveal, Pok…
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What Will Life on Switch 2 Be Like After Donkey Kong Bananza? w/ @FriedBiscuits
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by FriedBiscuits (https://www.youtube.com/@FriedBiscuits) to discuss Donkey Kong Bananza in the lead up to its release, what Nintendo Switch’s first big post-launch Direct tells us about what the next Switch…
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Nintendo Fans Are Not OK in the Switch 2 Era w/ @TheVideoGamHer
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You @TheVideoGamHer joined AJ to discuss the way Nintendo fans have reacted to Switch 2, the third party developer/publisher problem(?) Nintendo’s approach to developing games for it, & MORE! Subscribe to Nia! - https://www…
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Pitching Our Ideas for New Nintendo Franchise Entries on Switch 2 w/ @sierraplusultra
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Re:Direct's weekly Nintendo gaming podcast Directly to You AJ is joined by Sierra to discuss new Animal Crossing Switch 2 rumors & to pitch Nintendo franchises we want to see come to Switch 2 with ideas for what direction they should go …
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Retro Game Reviews, Switch 2 3rd Parties, & AI Game Development w/ @TheColtonShow
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by friend of the show Colton to discuss their experience playing through retro Pokemon games for a review series that seeks to judge them on how well they stack up to modern sensibilities, 3rd party game sal…
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Our Thoughts on the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct & Switch 2 w/ Dan Cybert
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this episode AJ is joined by Dan (https://www.youtube.com/@DanCybert) & briefly Colton (of https://www.youtube.com/@TheColtonShow) to discuss Donkey Kong Bananza Direct 06.18.2025, our hopes & expectations for the game at large, our continued experiences with …
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Human Health: Society and the Future of Biotech
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Biotechnology is the use of biology in the production of new products, services, and organisms with the aim of improving human health and society. In 2024, the global biotech market was worth $1.68 trillion. By application, the health segment was responsible for just over half of that figure. Not surprising when you think that healthcare focused bi…
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Our First Week with Nintendo Switch 2
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Re:Direct's weekly Nintendo podcast Directly to You, AJ is joined by Fernie to discuss their thoughts on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 2 games, Switch 2 accessories, & hopes for the future after having it for a week. Subscribe to Fernie! htt…
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Ranking EVERY Nintendo Switch Game w/ DustyGogoat!
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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 https://shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by @DustyGogoat of @HiddenPowerPodcast to rank and discuss every first party Nintendo Switch game in honor of the rapidly approaching launch of Nintendo Switch 2. Recommended Uploads https://youtu.be/JdPf_dQ…
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The Duskbloods is a Win Nintendo Hasn’t Seen in 25 Years + DTY PODCAST UPDATE (in description)
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NEW FORMAT TEST! YO! AJ HERE! It's been a while! I've been thinking about ways to utilize the Directly to You channels in a way that will help grow Re:Direct as a whole and one of the ways I landed on was to start to upload them on the podcast feed & see if it resonates with people while HOPEFULLY not cannibalizing the main bread & butter. HERE'S W…
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Money Movers: Solving The Cross-Border Payment Problem
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Despite an interconnected and increasingly digitalised world, a historical black cloud has been hanging over an area of finance relied upon by institutions, retail and a billion people associated with migrant work: Cross-border payments. Domestic money transfer has seen a dramatic overhaul due to the digital revolution of recent years. But sending …
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In today’s competitive global landscape the responsibilities of CFOs are diversifying more than ever. The fast paced digital revolution, geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility and the environmental impact of climate change means the modern CFO must adapt to future proof the financial health of their organisations. The need to remain agile an…
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Our Energy Future: Balancing climate goals with reliable supply
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The world is grappling with the need to hit the global Net Zero by 2050 target which means the net amount of greenhouse gases emitted into, and removed from, the atmosphere is zero by that date. All the while providing safe, secure and affordable energy for citizens. A tug of war between outcomes is afoot, where difficult decisions and trade-offs w…
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Navigating Risk: Insuring a sustainable future in a fragmented world
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We live in a world of tremendous uncertainty where businesses are increasingly challenged to adapt to a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Economic instability, rising geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, cyber threats and the energy transition, are just some of the concerns for boards and businesses globally. Companies need to prepare fo…
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Understanding the World: The Power of Data
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If money makes the world go round, then data tells you how fast it’s spinning and when it might stop. 90% of all data was generated in the last 2 years and every 2 years the volume of data doubles. With 11 billion devices connected to the internet today, the annual global data generation in 2025 is expected to be 181 zettabytes, that’s 181 trillion…
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This week, Emma brings the podcast to a close with some reflections on the past year of episodes, a story about her recent real life action hero moment, and a look ahead to what's next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Betches Media
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Asking Dan St. Germain Anything (ft. Rachel Coster)
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This week, Emma is joined by guest co-host Rachel Coster (comedian and host of the web series Boy Room) to talk about what the aesthetic of a boy's room says about them, the importance of clean hands, and why mood lighting makes sex better. Next, they're joined by comedian Dan St. Germain to talk about testosterone levels, whether or not Espresso i…
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Emma is joined by comedian and actor Matthew Broussard to talk about therapy, dads, and botox. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Matthew answers a listener who wants to understand what's going on in the minds of men who leave unsolicited comments about women's bodies on instagram. Then, Emma asks Matthew anything, from boat shoe stereotypes, to the appea…
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Emma is joined by Ben Mandelker, co-host of the podcast Watch What Crappens, to talk about feuding with a national gym chain, why Skeletor is a gay icon, and embracing loose wrists. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Ben answers a listener who wonders why her boyfriend's guy friends open up more to her than to him. Then, Emma asks Ben anything, from the s…
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Emma is joined by comedian and actor Adam Pally to talk about the joy of rooting for a home team, the layers of gay panic, and what it's like to have perfect eyelashes. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Adam answers a listener who wonders how men talk about women when they're not around. Then, Emma asks Adam anything, from having kids, to how to spot a s…
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Emma is joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi to talk about airport travel, early 2000s metrosexuality, and why politicians should publicize their porn search terms. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Gianmarco answers a listener who worries that the way men act on Love Island is the way men in real life actually think. Then, Emma asks Gianmarco anything, f…
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Emma is joined by comedian Justin Silver, to talk about the lie of fitness trackers, friendship tattoos, and why men aren't being honest about what they're really thinking. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Justin answers a listener whose boyfriend always answers his mom's phone calls no matter what they're doing. Then, Emma asks Justin anything, from da…
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Emma is joined by comedian Anthony DeVito, to talk about romanticizing retirement communities, Italian matriarchs, and the terror of a wooden spoon. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Anthony answers a listener question about divorced parents finding love again. Then, Emma asks Anthony anything, from age gap relationships, to finding out his dad was in th…
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