Best Jason Hackett Podcasts (2025)

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How One Simpsons Joke Made Bill Oakley Famous 30 years Later | Simpsons Taught Me Everything 52:40

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This episode of STME features the one and only Bill Oakley, legendary Simpsons writer, co-creator of Mission Hill, and originator of the Simpsons "Steamed Hams" joke which spiraled into an internet phenomenon and later the namesake of his newfound food influencer career. We talk Simpsons, Mission Hill, The Mullets, and of course, burgers.…

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806: Automators Takeover 1:05:45

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Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwi…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 8 with Erik Salna and FIU's Wall of Wind 22:56

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Can Your Home Survive a Cat 5 Hurricane? Inside FIU's 157 MPH Wall of Wind. What really happens when a hurricane hits — and how can we be ready? Heather from Local Relief Live sits down with Erik Salna from FIU’s Extreme Events Institute to discuss hurricane risks, the groundbreaking Wall of Wind, the truth about building codes, and how education a…

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Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony 46:56

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Few musicians of Mike Batt’s vintage are still pushing creative boundaries with the same fervour that defined their youth. In a career-spanning conversation, Mike discusses his Kickstarter campaign for his Ukraine Symphony; a four-movement orchestral work shaped by war, hope, and human resilience. The interview touches on everything from his self-t…

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805: The Most MPU Possible 1:12:23

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On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform f…

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Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up 53:33

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Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new live album The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall. Steve reflects on reimagining Genesis classics from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, his pioneering guitar techniques, and the tensions created by releasing solo material whilst still in the group. He also shares insights into his cr…

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David Corenswet brings 'Dad Energy' to Superman role 25:39

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In this debut episode, host Jason Hackett explains the idea behind the podcast's name, gives a brief explanation of his origin story of being "Raised by Superman," and then, with just a few days before the July 11, 2025, opening of James Gunn's "Superman" movie, talks about an interview in which the lead actor discussed his views of Superman-as-dad…

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804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case 1:26:14

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Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squa…

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Bob Jackson – Badfinger 58:27

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What do you get when you mix a band of power pop visionaries into the jaws of crooked management and catastrophic misfortune. You get Head First, Badfinger’s great lost album, a masterpiece taped in 11 days, buried for half a century, and finally exhumed by Bob Jackson, the last man standing. Jackson lays it all out: the betrayal, the lawsuits, and…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 7 with Claire Balsley from SBP 37:54

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Maximizing FEMA Assistance with | SBP | Claire Balsley What if you could get 90%+ MORE from FEMA? Most FEMA applicants are denied at first — but the story doesn’t end there. In this must-watch episode, Claire Balsley from @SBPUSA and Heather from Local Relief Live break down how disaster survivors can successfully appeal FEMA determinations and rec…

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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803: Checking in on the Betas 1:21:14

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David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash …

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255. Redefining Recruitment with Nathan Soti 1:16:27

27d ago1:16:27

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This week, we welcomed Nathan Soti to the Kofkin Bond podcast. Nathan is a true people-person with a natural ability to connect, understand, and support others. With several years of experience in Financial Services and Sales, he has developed not only a deep understanding of the industry but also a strong passion for helping others thrive within i…

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Al Jardine 33:27

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Al Jardine reflects on the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and his own musical path. In the wake of Wilson’s passing, Jardine speaks about the emotional weight of touring with the Pet Sounds Band, his new EP Islands In The Sun, the group dynamics of The Beach Boys, and why he still sees himself as a student of the “Brian Wilson school of music.” Fu…

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

27d ago1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:02:27

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This week on The Simpson's Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim sits down with Robert Brockway of Cracked fame to unpack14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style.

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802: The Ubiquiti Universe 1:18:04

1M ago1:18:04

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Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm:…

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1975: The Year the World Forgot 30:27

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Dylan Jones has long been one of British journalism’s more discerning cultural archaeologists, whether digging into David Bowie’s legacy or chronicling the evolution of British style. In 1975: The Year the World Forgot, he turns his attention to what he sees as an unfairly overlooked moment in musical history, a year caught between the idealism of …

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 6 with Jason Sutton from Firman Generators 30:19

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Are you ready for the next power outage? Join Heather from Local Relief Live as she talks with Jason Sutton of @firmanpowerequipment about how to prepare for disasters, stay safe, and keep the lights on during any storm! Save 30% + Free Shipping at FirmanPowerEquipment.com Use code: LOCAL30By Heather Hackett

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A Master of Scams and Cons Reacts to Marge vs. The Monorail (featuring Brian Brushwood) | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

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Michael Swaim brings in Brian Brushwood (Scam School/Scam Nation, Modern Rogue), a magician and his expert witness in scams, for episode three of The Simpsons Taught Me Podcast to delve more into the musical con man influence behind the classic Simpsons episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also debate whether the end result determines if someone w…

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424: ‘Live From WWDC 2025’, With Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel 2:06:04

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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2025. Video: This show is available to watch in 4K video on YouTube. 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision's Theater on Vision Pro, available o…

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Don Powell – Slade 1:06:24

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Don Powell revisits the defining moments of Slade’s rise, from their rough-edged Black Country beginnings and Chas Chandler’s inspired management, to sold-out tours, tragic loss, and their unlikely Christmas immortality. Along the way, he discusses Don and the Dreamers and the enduring thrill of playing music with friends who remember where it all …

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801: WWDC 2025: A Return to Form 1:42:16

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Apple's 2025 WWDC was jam-packed, from a new design system across its operating systems to updated iPad multitasking, a plethora of updates to apps like Messages and Phone, and new features for CarPlay. David and Stephen break it all down. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…

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The Simpsons Reference That Unlocked Buddy Hackett's Best Joke | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 49:15

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On episode two of the Simpsons Taught Me Everything Podcast, Michael Swaim is joined by fellow comedy writer, Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers), to continue to delve into more Music Man references from the Conan O'Brien written episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also dissect Buddy Hackett's famous duck joke that he told on the Tonight Show with…

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800: Three Weeks Too Late 1:36:14

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On this feedback episode, the guys talk about laminated windows, NAS options, scanning papers, email services, apps that work with Notes, work phones, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streami…

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254. The Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of – Inside EB with Simone Baird 1:18:59

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In this week’s episode of the Kofkin Bond Podcast, Dimi and Tony sit down with Simone Baird, the dedicated Family and Support Coordinator at DEBRA Australia, for an emotional and eye-opening conversation about Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare, debilitating, and often life-threatening genetic skin disorder. Commonly referred to as “the worst disea…

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Main Course: Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees’ Reinvention 1:07:51

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Once dismissed as maudlin hitmakers and later scapegoated for the death of disco, the Bee Gees were always far more musically inventive. In this episode, we talk to pop oracle Bob Stanley about Main Course, the 1975 album that didn’t just save their career, it rewired it. With Arif Mardin behind the desk and Miami heat in their lungs, the Brothers …

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799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell 1:27:52

2M ago1:27:52

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Subtitle: "What Do We Have on the Spacecraft That's Good?" Jason Snell has been covering Apple since all the Macs it shipped were beige boxes. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the company’s range of legal and technological issues that seem to be adding up rapidly. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 5 with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Local Relief talks with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page. You can find Mike at the links below. Website - https://spaghettimodels.com/ FB - / mikesweatherpage IG - / mikes_weather_page YouTube - / mikesweatherpage X - / tropicalupdate TikTok - / mikesweatherpageBy Heather Hackett

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The Sex-Crazed Con Man Who Inspired Conan's Monorail Episode | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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Each and every week, Michael Swaim & his guests are going to zoom way, way too far in on a single Simpsons bit and unpack it for a month's worth of jokes, Simpsons games, and education.

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Fresh Cream Revisited 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

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Jack Bruce was never just the bass player, he was Cream’s secret weapon: the rare musician who could make virtuosity feel like raw emotion. His son Malcolm, a formidable artist in his own right, talks about his legacy: familial and musical. As the tape rolls, Malcolm recalls Fresh Cream not just as a debut album, but as a domestic artifact. He spea…

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423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee 1:32:42

2M ago1:32:42

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Patrick McGee joins the show to discuss his must-read new book, Apple in China -- one of the best books about Apple anyone has ever written. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Notion: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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422: ‘A Monkey on a Rock’, With Stephen Hackett 2:14:46

2M ago2:14:46

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Stephen Hackett, proprietor of 512 Pixels and co-founder of Relay (purveyor of many fine podcasts), joins the show. Topics include: IO (or if you will, io), the new joint venture of OpenAI and Jony Ive’s LoveFrom; the sheer fantasy of “Made in America” iPhones; and Fortnite’s return to the US App Store. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity pla…

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798: The Email Overwhelm Problem 1:38:27

2M ago1:38:27

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Subtitle: 'It Moved Five Million Messages' David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming pla…

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Daryl Hooper – The Seeds 48:41

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Still blooming after all these years, Daryl Hooper, organ grinder-in-chief and musical engine of The Seeds, proves that garage rock’s wild heart never really stopped beating. Hooper unpacks the band’s origin myth, from cranked-up early gigs, songwriting with Sky Saxon, to their Nuggets legacy. He reminisces on swapping sets with Hendrix, conjuring …

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Introducing: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:00

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Everything Michael Swaim knows about the world, he learned from The Simpsons—and now, he's passing on all that useless information to you. On Simpsons Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim takes a single joke from The Simpsons and pulls the thread of its origins, unraveling bits of history, pop culture, and otherwise random trivia we never knew we ne…

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253. Brighter Days: Jason Reid's Journey of Hope and Community 56:56

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In this weeks podcast, Jason Reid discusses his journey and the formation of the Brighter Days Foundation, a charity focused on supporting children with severe illnesses. Jason shares personal anecdotes, including his son's battle with a brain tumor and other health challenges, which inspired him to start the foundation. He highlights the importanc…

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797: "A Power User in Life," with Jaimee Finney 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using c…

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Mike McCartney’s Box of Scaffold 52:10

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Mike McCartney never meant to form a pop group, he was too busy cutting hair and cutting up with poets in 1960s Liverpool. But out of the chaos emerged the Scaffold: a riot of verse, vaudeville, and very British irreverence. McCartney charts the oddball origins of the trio to a surprise hit in ‘Thank You Very Much’ (yes, the Queen Mother did like i…

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252. The Champion’s Mindset: Grant Hackett on Success in Sport and Business 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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In this week’s Kofkin Bond & Co podcast, Tony sits down with Grant Hackett — CEO of Generation Development Group and former Olympic swimming champion. Grant shares his inspiring journey from world-class athlete to accomplished business leader, revealing how the values of hard work, discipline, and consistency have driven his success in both sport a…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 4 with Dr. Guillermo Franco 42:33

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By Heather Hackett

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796: The Alfred Field Guide 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

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Known as an app launcher and Spotlight replacement, Alfred can supercharge a wide range of tasks across macOS. This week, the guys discuss David's new Field Guide covering Alfred and their use of the application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud busines…

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Inside Kate Bush’s Never For Ever 1:06:12

3M ago1:06:12

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Kate Bush’s Never for Ever album didn’t just mark her ascendancy, it broadcasted her metamorphosis into a true The post Inside Kate Bush’s Never For Ever appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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795: Our iPad Usage 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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With rumors — and complaints — swirling about the state of the iPad and iPadOS, David and Stephen take some time to talk about their usage of the platform and share where they think Apple should take its tablet next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.…

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251. From Classroom to Comedy: Tyson Popplestone 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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In this episode on the Kofkin Bond podcast, Tyson Popplestone sits down with Dimi and Tony to explore Tyson's fascinating journey from being a teacher, pastor, and athlete to becoming a comedian. In this episode, Tyson delves into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning between such diverse careers, sharing hilarious anecdotes and profound ins…

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David Freiberg – Jefferson Starship 49:24

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David Freiberg, has a résumé that reads like a syllabus in West Coast rock history. In this podcast, The post David Freiberg – Jefferson Starship appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod 1:53:11

3M ago1:53:11

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Craig Mod returns to the show to discuss his splendid new book, Things Become Other Things. Other topics include creating with AI tools (including programming), social media permanence vs. ephemerality, and more. Sponsored by: Dekáf Coffee Roasters: You won’t believe it’s decaf. That’s the point. 30% off with code: DF. Squarespace: Make your next m…

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794: Back to the Mac, with Chris Lawley 1:19:29

3M ago1:19:29

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YouTuber and podcaster Chris Lawley joins the show to talk to Stephen and David about how the Mac has replaced the iPad as his primary computer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 3 with Kevin Miller 30:07

3M ago30:07

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Hurricane Insurance & Disaster Prep with Expert Kevin Miller Are you prepared for hurricane season? On this episode of Local Relief Live, we dive deep into the world of disaster insurance with independent insurance adjuster Kevin Miller to share his invaluable knowledge on hurricane preparedness and insurance. Learn about flood insurance options, e…

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John Corabi – The Dead Daisies 47:08

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John Corabi has spent decades stitching together a career from heart, with a voice weathered by years on The post John Corabi – The Dead Daisies appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard