Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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A podcast full of fun conversations with interesting people about nothing! Whether you like wrestling, anime, information, music or acting we have something for eveyone!!
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Unfettered conversation about cinema.
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Welcome to "Crime Bit," the podcast hosted by true crime aficionado Danelle Hallan. Join Danelle as she meticulously unravels gripping tales of real-life mysteries, chilling cold cases, and headline-making crimes. Known for her in-depth research and empathetic storytelling, Danelle dives deep into the minds of perpetrators and the lives of victims, shedding light on the darkest corners of human behavior. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, "Crime Bit" promise ...
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The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast is intended to help expedite the traditional archery learning curve. Whether you're into bowhunting with a recurve or longbow, competition, or just enjoy the art of archery, this podcast will have something for everyone.
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Sports talk for Philadelphia & beyond.
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Are you a parent, professional or family member? Learn from the world’s most trusted doctors, researchers & therapeutic specialists as they provide caregivers real strategies and tools that will help guide you on options for the whole family.
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Missing in Magnolia: What Happened to Danielle Sleeper?
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1:10:58In March of 2015, 32-year-old Danielle Sleeper vanished without a trace from Magnolia, Texas. A devoted mother of three, Danielle had just made the decision to leave her marriage in hopes of regaining custody of her two older sons — a major step forward in taking her life back. But just hours after a tense night with her husband, she was gone. Dani…
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Growing Up With Smallville (Guest: Colin K Bass)
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2:04:37Ep. 162 – Growing Up With Smallville (with Colin Bass) Colin Bass returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast to join Nick and Jared for a nostalgic deep dive into the first two seasons of Smallville! From Clark Kent’s early days in Smallville to Lex Luthor’s slow descent into villainy, we’re talking about what made this show such a huge part of our gen…
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Michael continues the current round of retro reviews with Otto Preminger's 1959 courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Joe revisits a signature Claire Denis picture, while Michael recommends the second season of a Netflix docuseries.
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Too Many Chinese Videos, Too Little Progress? Lets Fix That
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25:14Chinese learners today are surrounded by video, TikToks from tutors, YouTube explainers, online courses, sitcoms, and AI-powered tools promising to boost your progress. But with so much content, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in passive learning. In this episode, we dive into how to actually learn Chinese through video. Jared and John discu…
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Episode 353 - John Demmer - NFAA Field Nationals Day 2
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18:39In this episode John Demmer and Matt sit down after the Hunter Round on Day 2 from the NFAA Field Nationals. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly about the Hunter Round, Equipment, making changes on the course, and more. Enjoy the show!\ John Demmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.demmer/ JD3 Online Course: https://thepusharchery.tea…
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Episode 352 - Joel Turner - NFAA Field Nationals Day 1
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50:35We are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ to discuss Day 1 of the NFAA Field National tournament. This is a semi-live podcast launching the same day as the Day 1 results were shot. We discuss how we shot, what we learned, prep and shot control. Enjoy!! Joel Turner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/ Controlled Process Shooting Onlin…
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The Murder of Anjelica Hadsell: Planted Evidence, a Forced Overdose, and a Chilling Coverup
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1:29:49When 18-year-old college student Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell vanished during spring break in 2015, no one imagined who would be at the center of the storm. Her wallet was left behind, her speaker still playing, and a strange note waited on the table. But the story was just beginning. As her family searched, investigators unraveled a shocking trail of dec…
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Director Joseph Kosinski and star Brad Pitt team up with Formula One for the summer's big sports movie, so the Reel Fanatics gather to review the tape. Michael, Jared, and Joe also discuss the recent 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century list published by The New York Times.
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Art Amplified (Guest: Jason Turner)
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1:49:15This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down with artist and musician Jason Turner for a creative deep-dive into the world of comic cons, sketchbooks, music, and more. Jason shares stories from the convention circuit, talks about his journey from early sketches to professional gigs, and gives us insight into his work on The Ripper Gene …
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Episode 351 - Sauk Trail Archery with Mike Roberts
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1:54:18In this episode we are joined by Mike Roberts of Sauk Trail Archery to discuss his start in archery, how he started making bows, the growth of his business, details about his bow designs and we dive deep into the development of his new competition longbow! Sauk Trail Archery: https://www.sauktrailarchery.com/ Sauk Trail Instagram: https://www.insta…
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Cartoons and Country Music (Guest: Scott Innes)
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1:30:29Episode 160 – Cartoons & Country Music (with Scott Innes) From voicing Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Popeye to winning a CMA award and hosting a hit radio show—Scott Innes has done it all. In this episode, Scott shares his journey through voice acting, music, and broadcasting, along with the life lessons that shaped him—like the mindset that “those who d…
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Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland return to the 28 Days Later franchise, so the Reel Fanatics do, too, for a review of 28 Years Later and reflections on the earlier films. Also, Michael and Jared recommend streaming comedy series, while Joe defends a maligned romantic dramedy.
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Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece’s Story
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51:40Chaniece Chen didn’t just study Chinese, she built her own major, battled burnout in an intensive language program, and came back for more. In this episode, Jared talks with Chaniece about her 12-year journey in China, from struggling with tones to thriving in Shanghai as a translator, community organizer, and content creator. Chaniece opens up abo…
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Episode 350 - John Demmer - Field Archery
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1:34:11In this episode we are joined by the great John Demmer III, one of the GOAT's of Barebow, to discuss the upcoming NFAA Field Nationals happening July 18th - July 20th. We chat about rules, tactics, tuning and much more! Enjoy the show! NFAA Field Nationals: https://nfaausa.com/events/national-tournaments/nfaa-outdoor-national-field-championships-20…
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In this episode we are joined by Matty Yacca of Off The Hook Single String Archery Youtube Channel. We dive into many rabbit holes on Youtube Content Creation, Form, Do we actually push toward target?, Weighting our bows and much much more. Enjoy the show!! Matty Yacca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyacca/ Off The Hook Single String Arche…
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The Murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers: A Murder-for-Hire Too Close to Home
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1:11:43Dr. Teresa Sievers was a beloved mother, wife, and a respected holistic physician who dedicated her life to healing others. When she was brutally murdered in her own home, the shock rippled through her family, her patients, and her community. At first, there were more questions than answers — but soon, a tangled web of betrayal began to unravel. In…
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Ink-Stained and Horror-Brained (Guest: Mike Bockoven)
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1:58:26This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down for a chillingly insightful chat with horror author Mike Bockoven! Best known for his breakout novel FantasticLand, Mike dives deep into the story’s origins, its documentary-style format, and the real-life psychology behind the horrors that unfold. The two also talk about his upcoming novel C…
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To celebrate the summer movie season, the Reel Fanatics conduct a fantasy draft of film franchises!
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Episode 348 - Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline
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2:40:56In this episode we are joined by Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline for an amazing conversation about his upbringing, the outdoors, the start of Whitetail Adrenaline, bowhunting with longbows and his approach to shooting the bow. Enjoy this episode! Whitetail Adrenaline: https://whitetailadrenaline.com This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, th…
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Phantom Force: A New Kind of Power (Guest: Aaron Coney)
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1:22:44This week, I’m joined by creator Aaron Coney to dive into the origin and evolution of Phantom Force, the bold new indie comic redefining what a hero story can be. We talk about the inspiration behind the series, the dual-story structure, his collaboration with Blake Foster, and the world-building that sets this universe apart from anything that cam…
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Episode 347 - Selbows, Fitness and Bears with Greg Krause
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1:06:43In this episode we are joined by Greg Krause of Wild Traditions Outdoors to discuss his summer so far, using leverage for life design, fitness, making self bows and trade points and hunting bears! Greg Krause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildtraditionsoutdoors/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not ac…
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Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
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27:40You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this episode, Jared and John explore how pinyin can become a crutch that cripples your Chinese progress and keeps you from truly mastering characters. They revisit Jared’s blog post from years ago, Pinyin …
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Episode 346 - Catching Up with Joel Turner
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1:16:27In this episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ to discuss head shooting two turkeys in 17 seconds, his transition to outdoor tournament season, NFAA Field Nationals, ETAR, Hunting Plans for the fall and of course shot control! Enjoy. Joel Turner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, th…
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Jared kicks off another round of retro reviews with Peter Bogdanovich's Paper Moon. Michael champions a new Netflix sketch series, Joe catches up with Andor, and Jared presents a Criterion Channel double feature.
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The Disappearance of Ebonee Spears: She Left the Police Station in Crisis and Vanished
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50:46Ebonee Spears was a 30-year-old mother living in Wilmington, North Carolina. On the night of January 15th, 2016, she walked into the police station during a mental health crisis—looking for help. She left the station a short time later, and was reportedly seen again near her home. But after that, she was never heard from again. Nearly a decade late…
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Episode 345 - Timberpoint Archery - Jaco Wessels
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1:34:06In this episode we are joined by master longbow bowyer, Jaco Wessels of Timberpoint Archery. We discuss Jaco's start in archery and bow building, his bow models, why the longbow, where the Longbow Competitive Class is headed and much much more. Enjoy!! Timberpoint Archery: https://www.timberpointarchery.com Timberpoint Archery Instagram: https://ww…
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We are joined by Rob and JJ from Bob Lee Bows this week! We discuss Bob Lee's Life, Wing Archery, the start of Bob Lee Bows, Bow Designs, The new Cobra Recurve and Diamondback Longbow and much more! Enjoy the show!! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show at this time, s…
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The Vanishing of Shane Fell: A Car Crash & 20 Minutes Led to 14 Years of Silence
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50:37A family has waited nearly 15 years for answers. Shane Fell vanished after a late-night car crash on a dark Louisiana road. His phone kept ringing. His shoe was found in the mud. But Shane himself? Gone. No sightings. No bank activity. No trail. And no one knows why. In this episode, I take you through Shane’s story — a case that’s baffling, heartb…
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The Power Is Ours: Talking PR & Nostalgia With Joshua Moore
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2:01:00It’s Morphin’ Time on IYGADAP! This week, I’m joined by Joshua Moore, author of Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World. We go full fan mode as we dive into the legacy of the Power Rangers—from the toys that filled our childhood shelves to the seasons and storylines that shaped the franchise. Whether you’re Team Tommy or a sucker f…
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Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
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49:19In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional journey from Costa Rica to China. What started as a challenge to prove a dismissive restaurant owner wrong turned into a life-changing adventure of language, culture, and self-discovery. Chimsy share…
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In this episode we are joined by world famous Danish archer, Lars Andersen! We discuss his start in archery, speed shooting, combat archery, his approach to his amazing skills while shooting a recurve or longbow and much more. Enjoy the show! Lars Andersen YouTube: https://youtu.be/BEG-ly9tQGk?si=abxL2ozP5wyQl48U This Podcast is sponsored by you gu…
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Episode 342 - Denny Strugis From The Archives
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1:09:53In this episode we pull Denny Strugis out of the archives to listen in as we discuss what it was like filming the Masters of the Barebow Series, the new Traditional Vision Quest Online Course and much more. Enjoy!! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gea…
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#451 : MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
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1:02:19Tom Cruise takes his signature action franchise on one last mission, and the Reel Fanatics are along for the ride! Before the guys discuss the Mission: Impossible closer, Michael and Joe recommend two other films currently in theaters, and Jared endorses three recent TV series.
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Wynarka’s Suitcase Girl and Belanglo’s Angel: The Chilling Case of Karlie and Khandalyce
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59:21In 2015, a suitcase dumped off a quiet Australian highway led to one of the most disturbing revelations in the country’s criminal history. Inside were the remains of a toddler — alone, unidentified, and unclaimed. But this wasn’t just a cold case — it was part of a terrifying web of identity theft, manipulation, and murder. This is the story of Kar…
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