Best Jacob Hawk Podcasts (2025)

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A House of Dynamite (2025) w/ Scott Sagan | Ep. 278 55:47

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A special holiday crossover with The Bang-Bang Podcast! Van Jackson and Lyle Rubin are joined by the preeminent nuclear scholar Scott Sagan to discuss A House of Dynamite, the 2025 political thriller that imagines nuclear catastrophe not as spectacle or obvious madness, but as an orderly sequence of decisions made under crushing time pressure. Stru…

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The 700 Club 28:18

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Second half of the season is like a different season entirely. Take me back.By Puck Drive

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Decoding Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ American Prestige Pod | Ep. 277 1:09:49

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Free crossover episode with the American Prestige Podcast! Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson joined Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison to breakdown the Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy. They discuss how the document leans on civilizational framing, portrays competition as existential conflict, omits diplomacy and institut…

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Fantasy Avengers 38:22

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My matchup was over after 2 days.By Puck Drive

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Spotlight Thirteen Video Preview - The New Imagination: Generative AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution with René Schulte and Philipp Schweidler 3:31

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The Reply AI Film Festival 2025 in Venice spotlighted a creative shift with 2,500 submissions from 67 countries, it revealed how AI is reshaping film and storytelling. Not as a passive tool, but as a co-creator challenging long-held ideas of authorship and originality. Returning guest René Schulte, Expert in Physical AI, GenAI, XR & Digital Humans …

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Spotlight Thirteen - The New Imagination: Generative AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution with René Schulte and Philipp Schweidler 3:24

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The Reply AI Film Festival 2025 in Venice spotlighted a creative shift with 2,500 submissions from 67 countries, it revealed how AI is reshaping film and storytelling. Not as a passive tool, but as a co-creator challenging long-held ideas of authorship and originality. Returning guest René Schulte, Expert in Physical AI, GenAI, XR & Digital Humans …

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Jacob Ward - A World Without Choices - Jacob Ward on AI, Agency and The Architecture of Choice 29:59

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In this Redefining AI Episode, we introduce Jacob Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice. Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us. Jacob has served as technology correspond…

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Primitive Accumulation, Imperialism, and Culture-War Grand Strategy w/ Jacob Shapiro | Ep. 276 57:20

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Free crossover episode with The Jacob Shapiro Podcast! It's a strategy of primitive accumulation masquerading as a culture warrior grand strategy. It's doing white Christian nationalism as foreign policy, imperialism in Latin America, far-right revolution in Europe. And what about China? In this crossover episode between The Un-Diplomatic Podcast a…

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Trades, Trades, Trades 44:57

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From Quinnesota to Marchand's Secret SauceBy Puck Drive

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Welcome, Jacob Fowler 26:15

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The trade that will never be, now. Have fun with Dobes, fantasy owners.By Puck Drive

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Spotlight Twelve Video Preview - Jacob Ward - A World Without Choices - Jacob Ward on AI, Agency and The Architecture of Choice 1:56

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In this Redefining AI Episode, we introduce Jacob Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice. Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us. Jacob has served as technology correspond…

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Inside Avatar Studios: Seven Havens, New Games, and What’s Next for the Avatarverse 1:05:18

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In this season finale of Braving the Elements, hosts Janet and Dante team up with Avatar Studios insiders Isabella Boettcher and Joan Hilty for an unforgettable deep dive into the Avatarverse. Together, they explore the rich storytelling that spans across animation, comics, novels, and games, revealing how every piece connects to the larger world f…

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Netflix’s Marines (2025) w/ Sam Carliner | Bang-Bang Podcast Crossover | Ep. 275 1:27:08

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Free episode crossover with The Bang-Bang Podcast! Van Jackson and Lyle Rubin are joined by returning guest Sam Carliner to take on Marines, Netflix’s new 250th-anniversary docuseries, an unmistakable propaganda piece (it’s literally featured on the official Marine Corps website) that nonetheless reveals more candor than the institution intended. D…

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It's Always Been Saturday 51:57

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Down to the wire again? Leave it to the Expansion teams to entertain.By Puck Drive

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Toilet Bowl 34:21

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It's a mid-week fantasy check-in kinda episode.By Puck Drive

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Leaving Washington | NATO Hawk to NATO Dove | Teaching International Relations | Realities of PhD Life | Ep. 274 1:04:02

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Free episode cross-over! Van Jackson appeared as a guest on Davis Ellison’s Official Positions podcast. They talk about how Van became a scholar, why he left Washington for New Zealand, the social realities of being a foreign policy wonk, the dark side of life in rich countries, what strategic studies ought to be, and how Davis himself went from be…

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Korra’s Shocking Season Finale Decision Explained! with Adrian LaTourelle ("Unalaq") 1:14:43

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The stakes couldn’t be higher in The Legend of Korra Book Two finale, and the world will never be the same. Hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco sit down with Adrian LaTourelle, the voice behind Unalaq, to break down the shocking decision that changed the Avatarverse forever. Adrian shares what it was like to voice a character who begins as Korra’s s…

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'26 Playoffs Set 47:37

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Goalie talk has never been more relevantBy Puck Drive

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Spotlight Twelve: A World Without Choices - Jacob Ward on AI, Agency and The Architecture of Choice 2:19

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In this Redefining AI Spotlight, we introduce Jacob Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice. Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us. Jacob has served as technology correspo…

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"Seditious" NatSec Democrats | MAGA’s A.I. Rupture | Venezuela Regime Change | Ukraine Peace Plan | Ep. 273 45:54

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Why regime-change war with Venezuela is about drugs. And cartels. And immigration. And resource exploitation. And because it will be good for inflation. And because uranium to all of the world’s bad guys. What the fuck!? Things are shaping up like a choose-your-own adventure story that fails to learn from the Iraq War. What is the Ukraine peace pla…

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The Rise of the Dark Avatar w/ Special Guest Devery Jacobs 1:11:44

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Actor and filmmaker Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs) joins Janet Varney and Dante Basco to break down one of the most intense episodes in The Legend of Korra: “Darkness Falls.” This is the moment everything changes—Unalaq’s plan to merge with the dark spirit Vaatu threatens to create something the Avatar world has never seen before: a Dark Avatar. …

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Standings Shifts 33:57

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Goalies are so volatile. Make or break, and for most it's usually break.By Puck Drive

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Hawks All In? 28:52

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Asset talk. KD better be prepared to make some moves...By Puck Drive

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Bret Stephens' Case for Iraq-ing Venezuela | Palantir Democrats | G-7 Imperialist Multilateralism | Real War on Fake Antifa | Ep. 272 45:10

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Van Jackson and Julia Gledhill link back up to discuss Bret Stephens' op-ed in the New York Times making the case for overthrowing Maduro in Venezuela...and why it's the Iraq War all over again. How the Democrats are in bed with Palantir and why they need to get out. The G-7 meeting in Canada revealed what can only be called imperialist multilatera…

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Korra’s Mom Speaks Out! Alex McKenna on Harmonic Convergence and the Dark Avatar 1:04:51

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Harmonic Convergence has arrived, and the fate of the Avatar world hangs in the balance. In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco sit down with Alex McKenna, the voice of Senna—Korra’s mom—to explore one of the most pivotal moments in The Legend of Korra: Unalaq’s shocking plan to fuse with Vaatu and create a Dark…

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Episode 142 Hide Your Heart 12:04

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Jacob Hawk completes his series "How To Ruin Your Life By 35"; a biblical exploration of the choices that shape our early lives. Subscribe to Road Talk on SoundwiseBy Jacob Hawk

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No Superstitions 41:55

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Changing your team identity mid-week is crazy. I guess when you're 1st place you can do whatever you want.By Puck Drive

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The Geopolitics of Jeffrey Epstein and Hegemonic Decline w/ Jeet Heer | Ep. 271 45:10

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In this crossover episode with The Time of Monsters--a podcast of The Nation Magazine--Jeet Heer and Van Jackson discuss the worldmaking of Jeffrey Epstein and the complicity of America's entire ruling class in his crimes, from Larry Summers and Leon Panetta to Trump himself. Thousands of leaked emails reported by DropSite News have revealed someth…

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Mighty Avalanche 34:23

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1 loss is crazy. It's almost a quarter of the way through the season. Who's letting Colorado get away with this?By Puck Drive

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The Twist That Changed Everything: Bolin’s Heroics in Night of a Thousand Stars 1:08:26

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What happens when Bolin goes from movie star to real-life hero? In Night of a Thousand Stars, the Nuktuk premiere turns into chaos, President Raiko’s life is on the line, and Bolin delivers the twist no one saw coming. Hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco sit down with writer Josh Hamilton to spill the secrets behind this fan-favorite episode of The …

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Dr. Jack McCallum - Outsourcing Cognition - How AI is Physically Changing Our Minds 25:56

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In this Redefining AI episode, host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Dr. Jack McCallum: neurosurgeon, historian, and AI entrepreneur for one of the most fascinating conversations yet. With his rare blend of medical, historical, and technical expertise, Dr. McCallum explores how artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming our tools, but rewiring our…

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Episode 141 Ignore God's Leading 11:53

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Jacob Hawk continues his series "How To Ruin Your Life By 35"; a biblical exploration of the choices that shape our early lives. Subscribe to Road Talk on SoundwiseBy Jacob Hawk

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Scoring Leaders 51:25

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The future is now.By Puck Drive

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Ducks are Flying! 38:24

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The youth movement is here. Check the top of the standings. And your fantasy teams.By Puck Drive

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Bombing Latin America | Who’s Afraid of Zohran? | Economic Depression Hiding in Plain Sight | Trump Embarrasses Asia | Ep. 270 35:51

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Who’s afraid of Zohran Mamdani, and why New York newest mayor will lead to Trump escalating his war against Americans. An economic great depression is already hiding in plain sight. The Nazi debate within the Republican Party. Why the Trump administration’s war on Venezuela will expand to Colombia and Mexico. Making sense of Trump’s trip across Eas…

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Uncle Iroh Returns! Greg Baldwin & Cora Baker on Korra’s Spirit World Journey 1:09:00

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In this unforgettable episode, we are joined by two incredible guests: Greg Baldwin, the voice of Uncle Iroh (yes, that Iroh!), and Cora Baker, who brought young Korra to life (and happens to be Dee Bradley Baker’s daughter!). We dive into The Legend of Korra Book 2, Episode 10: “A New Spiritual Age” where Korra enters the Spirit World and faces he…

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Spotlight Eleven - Outsourcing Cognition - How AI Is Physically Changing Our Minds with Dr. Jack McCallum (MD PhD) 4:59

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In this Redefining AI Spotlight episode, host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Dr. Jack McCallum — neurosurgeon, historian, and AI entrepreneur for one of the most fascinating conversations yet. With his rare blend of medical, historical, and technical expertise, Dr. McCallum explores how artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming our tools, but r…

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Episode 140 Disregard the Truth About Marriage 16:16

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Jacob Hawk continues his series "How To Ruin Your Life By 35"; a biblical exploration of the choices that shape our early lives. Subscribe to Road Talk on SoundwiseBy Jacob Hawk

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Pod On Top 49:49

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3 W's this week, you know what that means - bang the drum BARZAL TO CHICAGOBy Puck Drive

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Did Trump End Great-Power Rivalry with China? Tactical Economic Detente Explained | Ep. 269 32:00

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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump just met in South Korea, agreeing to suspend the most acute aspects of economic warfare for 12 months, lowering US tariffs on Chinese goods, and resuming Chinese purchases of US soybeans. But Dr. Van Jackson explains why the inter-imperialist rivalry between China and the US endures, why talk of a G2 is premature, and wh…

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Live From New York 43:59

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Live episodes are back, and so are the Hawks.By Puck Drive

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WarGames (part II) w/ Sam Ratner and Andy Facini | Ep. 268 11:13

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Part II of our crossover episode with The Bang-Bang Podcast! Van and Lyle are joined by Sam Ratner, Policy Director at Win Without War, and Andy Facini, Communications Director at the Council on Strategic Risks, to discuss WarGames, John Badham’s Cold-War techno-thriller that accidentally foresaw the age of algorithmic warfare. What begins as a tee…

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WarGames w/ Sam Ratner and Andy Facini | Ep. 267 1:12:45

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Free crossover episode with The Bang-Bang Podcast! Van and Lyle are joined by Sam Ratner, Policy Director at Win Without War, and Andy Facini, Communications Director at the Council on Strategic Risks, to discuss WarGames, John Badham’s Cold-War techno-thriller that accidentally foresaw the age of algorithmic warfare. What begins as a teenage prank…

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Korra Crosses Over: Reacting to Her First Steps Into the Spirit World 1:14:43

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What happens when Korra finally enters the Spirit World - and it doesn’t go as planned? Actor and Avatar superfan Brandon Perea (Nope, The OA, Twisters) joins Janet and Dante to break down The Legend of Korra Book 2, Episode 9: “The Guide.” With his background in breakdancing, anime fandom, and spiritual exploration, Brandon brings fresh insight in…