Best Fixed Blade Podcasts (2026)

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Salsa Star Rubén Blades on Acting, Politics, and the Power of Music 28:42

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For roughly half a century, the singer Rubén Blades has been spreading the gospel of salsa music to every corner of the globe. “You could say that Blades did for salsa what Bob Marley did for reggae,” says The New Yorker’s Graciela Mochkofsky. “He brought it into the global consciousness.” This year, Blades’s record “Fotografías” is up for a Grammy…

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Battle Ready: Our 2025 Wins, Wobbles and What’s Next 37:57

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Beth and Simon wrap up 2025 with an honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re taking into 2026. Beth reflects on Ironman Austria, the post race dip, and how winter darkness can drain motivation (and how a certain guide dog has helped). Simon shares how the Battle Ready philosophy shaped his year, proving you can tackle big adventure…

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Elaine Pagels on “The Historical Mystery of Jesus” 26:02

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Thirty years ago, David Remnick published “The Devil Problem,” a Profile of the religion scholar Elaine Pagels—a scholar of early Christianity who had also, improbably, become a best-selling author with “The Gnostic Gospels,” from 1979. Pagels’s latest book, “Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus,” is a summation of her lifetime of r…

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EP 504 | Two Giant Bucks, One Tree with Clayton Campbell of Heartland Bowhunter 1:15:30

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Wrapping up the 2025 season with Clayton Campbell of Heartland Bowhunter. From filming to slamming Midwest giants, Clayton’s done it all. We dive into mindset, filming, and the story of two massive bucks taken in back-to-back years out of the same tree. Don’t miss this one. . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP H…

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The Company Behind the A.I. Boom 24:07

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Across the country, data centers that run A.I. programs are being constructed at a record pace. A large percentage of them use chips built by the tech colossus Nvidia. The company has nearly cornered the market on the hardware that runs much of A.I., and has been named the most valuable company in the world, by market capitalization. But Nvidia’s i…

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‘Fit for Purpose’ The Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Podcast (2025) 59:34

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A proper Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Special with Simon Ward joined by Steve Lumley and Marc Laithwaite, plus Bethany Ward back in the hot seat(and, as ever, dropping a couple of absolute show-stoppers). We kick off with the state of triathlon participation and what Marc is seeing on the ground as an organiser, including the way athletes are now l…

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EP 503 | “When Life Gets Busy but Hunting Still Matters” with Casey VanDerGraaf 1:13:27

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Balancing a young family, a career in the outdoor industry, and a passion for whitetail hunting isn’t easy. Today, Casey VanDerGraaf joins me to talk about his journey with Prime Archery, how he manages his priorities, and we finish the episode breaking down the two slammer public-land bucks he’s tagged over the past two seasons. Enjoy. . . . Promo…

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MDCast: A Tale of Two Patients - Trauma in Pregnancy 49:50

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In this episode of FlightBridgeED, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialists Dr. Alex Pfeiffer and Dr. Liz Gartner for a practical, transport-focused deep dive into trauma in pregnancy. With maternal morbidity and mortality rising in the U.S. and more obstetric patients requiring transfer from smaller facilities, the team bre…

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Graham Platner Is Staying in the Race 49:41

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The Republican Susan Collins has held one of Maine’s Senate seats for nearly thirty years, and Democrats, in trying to take it away from her, have a lot at stake. Graham Platner, a combat veteran, political activist, and small-business owner who has never served in office, seemed to check many boxes for a progressive upstart. Platner, who says he a…

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LED Light Cancer Treatment? Device Brain Rot? 28:59

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In this latest installment of Dr. Islam's podcast collaboration with KAMC 28 News, he and Sandy discuss a wide range of topics including: -LED light as an experimental cancer treatment (1:05) -Kidney transplants and the organ donation process (9:30) -Are our devices rotting our brains? (19:00) -How hobbies can improve brain health (25:10) Let's Tal…

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Episode 2: How to Fix Your Gut: Practical Steps for Better Health and Performance 1:10:51

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In part two of my conversation with Harvey Fortis – nutritionist, researcher, and performance specialist working with INEOS Cycling – we move from theory into practical action. Harvey and I dig into the specific foods, habits, and daily choices that nourish the microbiome and help it thrive. We talk about fibre, fermented foods, stress, sleep, pre-…

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Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss 24:10

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Gabrielle Calvocoressi’s most recent collection, “The New Economy,” was a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry this year, and one of their poems was included in “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker,” an anthology volume published this year on the occasion of the publication’s hundredth anniversary. The magazine’s poetry editor, Kevin Y…

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EP 502 | 110 Percent wasn't enough with Levi Marshall 1:42:10

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This week, I sit down with Levi Marshall—a driven guy with a positive outlook and a smile on his face every single day. He’s also a diehard whitetail hunter who works his tail off to create the best experience possible in the whitetail woods. I met Levi while hunting in Iowa this fall, and right away I knew I needed to get him on the podcast. Beyon…

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Calvin Richardson, Custom Knife Maker and Designer: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 647)

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In this episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco sits down with custom knife maker and designer Calvin Richardson. Calvin is the creative mind behind the Steadfast, a popular design produced by Work Tuff Gear. They talk about how this blade updates the classic combat utility knife for modern users and discuss the release …

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Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes 26:21

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In the course of his long career, Leon Panetta was a lieutenant in the Army, a congressman from California, Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff, Barack Obama’s director of the C.I.A., and later, his Secretary of Defense. David Remnick talks with Panetta about the current Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, the legality of the ongoing Navy str…

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10 Modern Classic Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 646)

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What makes a production folder a modern classic? In Episode 646 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco shares his personal list of 10 modern classic production folders that changed the knife industry. These are not custom pieces or vintage collectibles. These are factory-made knives you can buy today. They are designs that set new standards,…

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EP 501 | Lee & Tiffany Lakosky 2:19:37

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This week’s podcast guests are Lee and Tiffany Lakosky of The Crush. I’m incredibly thankful they were gracious enough to welcome me into their home to record a podcast. In my eyes, Lee is in the top one percent of whitetail hunters in the space, and getting the chance to learn from him is something I’ll never forget. Enjoy! . . . Promo Codes: Lati…

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Why Your Gut Is Affecting Your Sleep, Mood, and Performance (The Microbiome Explained) 1:05:54

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In the first of a 2 part series, I’m joined by Harvey Fortis, a performance nutritionist and researcher completing his PhD at Liverpool John Moores University, where he studies gut and metabolic responses in endurance athletes. Harvey also works with INEOS Cycling and Total Endurance Nutrition, so he sees first-hand how gut health can make or break…

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Marshall Curry and Judd Apatow on “The New Yorker at 100,” a Documentary 32:30

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This year marked a hundred years since the birth of The New Yorker, and a documentary about the magazine’s past and present, “The New Yorker at 100,” is now streaming on Netflix. The director is the Academy Award winner Marshall Curry, and Judd Apatow served as an executive producer. They sat down to talk about the process behind the film with Jela…

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K.C. Spiron, Tempest Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 645)

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What happens when a knife reviewer gets tired of waiting for the perfect blade? He designs it himself. This week on The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco talks with K.C. Spiron, the founder of Tempest Knives and host of the popular KnivesFAST YouTube channel. Spiron shares how reviewing hundreds of production folders taught him exactly what he…

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Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Her Film About William Shakespeare’s Grief 23:38

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Chloé Zhao was the second woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director, for her 2020 film “Nomadland.” After taking a wide turn to create the Marvel supernatural epic “Eternals,” Zhao has taken another intriguing change of direction with “Hamnet,” based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about how William Shakespeare coped with the death of his only son. …

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Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents 27:15

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As a California congressman, Adam Schiff was the lead manager during the first impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. He later served on the January 6th committee. Trump has castigated him as “Shifty Schiff” and demanded that the Justice Department investigate him. In a conversation with David Remnick, Schiff discusses the current inquiry in…

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Paging Dr. Islam - Episode 4 24:40

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Dr. Islam is excited to share another podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.' In this episode they discuss the health trend of full-body MRI scans (0:10), the importance and time table of breast cancer screening (6:20), how to best prepare for cold and flu season (9:15), shingles (12:00), coffee enemas and other detox scam…

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Podcast Takeover! Get to Know Dr. Islam With Mathew Blades 55:11

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This week, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest host, Mathew Blades, as he flips the script and interviews Dr. Islam. Get to know the man behind the endoscope: his background, his training and many other GI questions along the way! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam…

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The Coolest Tanto Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 644)

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Episode 644 of The Knife Junkie Podcast celebrates the tanto blade shape. Host Bob DeMarco presents some of the coolest tanto designs in modern knife making. This blade style combines Japanese tradition with contemporary performance. The episode covers tanto blades across different categories. From tactical automatics to fixed-blade hunters, Bob sh…

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The Hidden Cost of ‘Normal’ Drinking After 40 with Clifford Stephan 58:54

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“You know what you can get away with in your teens and 20s is a little different than your 30s and 40s. Your body is like a classic car now - you can't get away with not servicing it anymore.” This week on the Be Battle Ready Podcast, I’m joined by Clifford Stephan, the founder of Booze Vacation. Clifford’s work focuses on helping people take inten…

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Noah Baumbach on “Jay Kelly,” His New Movie with George Clooney 20:53

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The filmmaker Noah Baumbach can recall when he may have fallen out of love with his craft. He was shooting “White Noise,” based on Don DeLillo’s novel, “on a deserted highway in Ohio at 4 A.M. with a rain machine.” “Oh, God, I don’t know that I like doing this,” he recalls thinking. “Am I doing this”—making movies—“only because I do it?” He channel…

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EP 500 | Iowa redemption trip. The story of my 2025 Iowa buck 1:05:36

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The conclusion of my 2025 Iowa hunting season. Enjoy. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitu…

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Scab, Choirboyz Cutlery Outdoors!!: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 643)

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Join host Bob DeMarco for Episode 643 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, featuring Scott Baldwin, better known as Scab from Choirboyz Cutlery Outdoors. This episode delivers an honest, inspiring conversation about knife collecting, content creation, personal transformation, and building community through shared passion for quality blades. Whether you are…

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Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster 29:20

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In his latest novel, Ian McEwan imagines a future world after a century’s worth of disasters. The good news in “What We Can Know” is that humanity still exists, which McEwan calls “nuanced optimism.” He and David Remnick discuss the tradition of the big-themed social novel, which has gone out of literary fashion—“rather too many novels,” McEwan the…

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Last Blood | EP 4 - The best place to hide may be in plain sight 24:32

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After failing to locate a buck the night before due to the lack of blood and estimated shot placement, it was time to call in Mace! Friends from almost 20 years ago reunite in a way to try to close the chapter on the hunters first buck on his new home property! . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadh…

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Broken Endurance: The Smartest Way to Run Faster for Longer with Bobby McGee 53:19

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In this episode, running coach Bobby McGee is back to help us understand the revolutionary concept of "broken endurance" - a strategic run-walk approach that challenges everything we think we know about endurance racing. As Bobby said "This is absolutely a performance tool, a performance approach. It is not a concession. You know, when people view …

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Why Is Leaving MAGA So Difficult? 22:53

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Only thirty per cent of the American public identifies with the MAGA movement, according to a recent NBC poll, but that coalition remains intensely loyal to Donald Trump in the face of scandals and authoritarian measures. Defections seem rare and come with the risk of reprisal, even from the President himself. Rich Logis is trying to make them less…

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EP 499 | How to tune your fixed blade broadheads with Jerry Mullet Of Helix Broadheads 1:05:26

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Trouble tuning your fixed blade broadheads? Listen to this weeks podcast to get some tips on better arrow flight with fixed blades. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jay…

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Senator Chris Van Hollen on the Epstein Files, and the Leadership Crisis in Washington 27:18

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Both major parties are experiencing a crisis of leadership in Washington. President Trump’s flip-flopping on the Epstein files acknowledges that, on this issue, at least, he has lost control of MAGA. For the Democrats, the collapse of their consensus on the government shutdown deepens a sense that the current leadership is ineffective. For all the …

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Big Cold Steel Fixed Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 642)

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Bob DeMarco digs into his collection and pulls out 11 of his biggest Cold Steel fixed blade knives in Episode 642 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. From the 30-year-old Trailmaster that remains his number one recommendation to the Cinquedea that he shadow boxes with, each knife gets the spotlight it deserves. The episode kicks off with a stacked pocket …

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Special Guest Pod: Will Oglesby, MD 27:27

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This week, Dr. Islam sits down with family medicine doctor Will Oglesby, MD. They cover a wide variety of topics including preventative care, weight loss, GLP-1's, hormones, and much more. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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Episode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss Dilemma 46:50

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In the final episode of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss tackle the complex question of whether endurance athletes should fast, and if so, how to do it safely without compromising training quality or health. Jules brings her expertise in sports nutrition to provide practical guidance on timing fasting protocols around training season…

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Rewriting Art History at the Studio Museum in Harlem 16:12

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The curator Thelma Golden is a major presence in New York City’s cultural life, having mounted era-defining exhibitions such as “Black Male” and “Freestyle” early on in her career. Golden is the Ford Foundation director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, an institution, founded in 1968, that is dedicated to contemporary artists of th…

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EP 498 | Protect Our Bucks - Everything is fine don't panic 2:29:52

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No need to panic. Theres plenty of season left. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Out…

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EP 497 | Iowa Day 9 & 10 I Get My Shot at Randy - SZN 25 1:02:57

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I get my shot at Randy. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.lati…

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Tomas Alas, The Tactical Tavern: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 641)

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Join Bob DeMarco for Episode 641 of The Knife Junkie Podcast as he welcomes back Tomas Alas of The Tactical Tavern to discuss the latest drop in the Agent series collaboration with TKell Knives. The Agent 007 tanto features a limited run with traditional Bastinelli Tsukamaki wraps using genuine ray skin—bringing centuries of samurai tradition to mo…

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EP 496 | Iowa Day 7 & 8 One of the wildest things I've seen in the woods - SZN 25 32:59

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One of the craziest things I've seen in the woods. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude …

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EP 495 | Iowa Day 6 November 7th It's Hot in Iowa - SZN 25 20:10

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November 7th, It's Hot in Iowa. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://…

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Andrew Ross Sorkin on What 1929 Teaches Us About 2025 34:05

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When President Donald Trump began his tariff rollout, the business world predicted that his unprecedented attempt to reshape the economy would lead to a major recession, if Trump went through with it all. But the markets stabilized and, in recent months, have continued to surge. That has some people worried about an even bigger threat: that overinv…

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EP 494 | Iowa Day 5 November 6th Great Day - SZN 25 20:12

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Iowa Day 5 November 6th Great Day. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https…

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Mrs. Knife Junkie's Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 640)

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Episode 640 of The Knife Junkie Podcast brings a special perspective to the show as Mrs. Knife Junkie joins Bob DeMarco to discuss her personal folder collection. This episode offers practical insights from someone who carries knives for utility rather than collecting them. Her honest take on what works and what does not provides valuable guidance …

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Episode 2: Types of Fasting Explained - What Works and What's Just Hype 42:04

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In part two of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss dive deep into the different types of fasting protocols available today. From time-restricted eating to extreme approaches with catchy names, they explore what the science actually supports versus what's simply clever marketing designed to sell products. Jules walks through the continuu…

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Patti Smith on Her Memoir “Bread of Angels,” Fifty Years After Her Début Album, “Horses” 40:01

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Patti Smith’s album “Horses” came out fifty years ago, on November 10, 1975, launching her to stardom almost overnight. An anniversary reissue came out this year, to rapturous reviews. Yet being a rock star was never Smith’s intention: she was a published poet before “Horses” came out, and had also written a play with Sam Shepard. Music was an afte…

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EP 493 | Short out of state trips pay off big time with Alex Gyllstrom 1:15:32

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Short out of state trips pay off big time. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors…