Best Jeff Giles Podcasts (2025)

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Special Realm Makers Episode with Comic Book Writer Matt Yocum! 1:17:41

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Recorded live at Realm Makers! Matt Yocum, comic book writer and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, shares how a lifelong love of storytelling led him from military service to scripting stories for Marvel and building indie comics through Hangar 19 Studios. He opens up about his creative roots, pitching face-to-face at Marvel, the discipline required …

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262. A Marriage In Crisis & What If Paul Was Wrong? 2:01:22

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It's Episode 262! Your friendly neighborhood Bros explore the impact of social media on personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections in a busy world. The conversation highlights the dangers of isolation and unrealistic expectations fostered by online interactions, ultimately calling for intentionality in nurturing relat…

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261. Michael Tait Scandal & The Rich Young Ruler 1:12:58

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In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts engage in a light-hearted yet serious discussion about faith, culture, and the complexities of ministry finances. They explore recent worship scandals, the importance of transparency in financial matters, and the ethical implications of wealth within Christianity. In this episode, the hosts discuss t…

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260 Jordan Peterson Vs Two and a Half Christians 1:26:45

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Your friendly neighborhood Bros react to the wild video of Jordan Peterson debating twenty atheists. We dig into the complex topic of worship, particularly in the context of atheism and faith. We explore the dynamics of a debate featuring Jordan Peterson and a group of atheists, discussing definitions of worship, the nature of belief, and the impli…

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Betsy St. Amant on Miracles, Magnolia Bay, and Writing Through the Chaos 1:00:15

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Author Betsy St. Amant talks about writing through heartbreak and healing, working a day job in the oil and gas industry, balancing motherhood and creativity, learning to play Justin Bieber’s “Ghost” on a keyboard, how her faith shapes her fiction, what it’s like to write 30,000 words in one night, the power of organic spiritual themes, and her new…

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259. A Conversation With A Christian Nationalist 2:01:53

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Professional Christian Carey Robinson of @TheMovementOC church returns to the show to talk about the complexities of leadership, how he stays accountable in his leadership position as a pastor, and why he calls himself a Christian nationalist. His definition of CN may not be what you think. Which is why Zack argues he should drop the label. It's a …

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Indie Comic Insights: From Artist to Entrepreneur. An interview with Nathan Lueth 53:06

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In this conversation, Nathan Luth discusses his journey as a creative, focusing on his anthology project and the selection process for submissions. He shares insights into the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of building an audience, and the balance between creativity and business. The discussion also covers the significance of collabo…

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CJ Milacci on Disney Dreams, Dystopian Realities, and the Power of One Reader 58:04

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CJ Milacci, author of the Recruit of Talionis series, talks about growing up outside of Philadelphia, her nontraditional education, acting, Disney, journaling, youth ministry, the dark moments that shaped her faith, walking away from writing for a season, returning with a heart to reach just one reader, and why she writes clean, high-stakes fiction…

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Becky and Scott Minor on Nerd Herding, Shakespeare, and Sci-Fi with Soul 1:23:25

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Becky and Scott Minor, co-founders of Realm Makers, talk about animation, writing fantasy, Shakespeare, the origins of Realm Makers, managing busy family life, living with chronic illness, finding margin, and the deep calling of building spaces where creatives can thrive. Follow Becky and Scott Minor: Realm Makers on Instagram Realm Makers on Faceb…

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BDTP. Marketing Channels vs Programs with Asia Orangio 50:14

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. You'll learn about the five growth levers you can pull, why you might be doing OKRs wrong, how to know which marketing programs to double down on, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and …

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258. Trump's Easter 'Greeting', Douglas Murray Vs Dave Smith & Knowing Too Much At Church 1:30:53

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In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to change. Th…

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Megan Schaulis on Faith, Fiction, and Orlando Bloom 1:27:22

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Author and entrepreneur Megan Schaulis joins Clint to share her journey from imaginative kid to debut novelist, growing up in Arizona, her early love for writing and theater, her Orlando Bloom phase (yes, really), launching her first book six weeks after giving birth, navigating the creative chaos of motherhood, co-owning a branding agency, finding…

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257. Is The Bible A Rorschach Test? 1:29:54

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Find out how the Bible, and more specifically the story of "Jesus interaction with the woman caught in adultery," might be a Rorschach test revealing what you believe about sin, judgment, grace, forgiveness, etc. Politics and life got you on edge? Just focus on Jesus says Jeff. But what does that even mean, and how is it applicable in our day-to-da…

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Indie Author Insights: Crafting a paranormal mystery with Kalynn Applewhite 43:10

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In this conversation, Ryan George interviews author Kaylin Applewhite about her creative journey, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on her writing, her writing process, and her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns for her books. Kaylin shares insights into her paranormal mystery series, the White Crow series, set in Edwardian New York City, and…

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Episode 292: Using Tokens in Design Systems with Jan Six 32:30

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How can tokens help your design and development teams become more efficient? Our guest today is Jan Six, staff product designer at GitHub and co-creator of Tokens Studio. You’ll learn how design components and tokens correlate on a technical level, why adoption is the biggest challenge in design systems, how you can get started with creating your o…

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256. We've Been Reading Romans Wrong! (Keith Giles & Matthew J Distefano 1:46:55

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"For the longest time, Paul's Epistle to the Romans has been used to justify misogyny, homophobia, eternal conscious torment, and blind allegiance to the State. However, the truth is that the Apostle Paul never intended his letter to the Church in Rome to teach any of those things. That's why co-authors Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano have col…

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John Sebastian - John B. Sebastian (1970) 1:03:32

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Send us a text The great John Sebastian celebrates his 81st birthday today as we're posting this. We had the good fortune to have a lengthy conversation with John this past fall to discuss John B. Sebastian, his 1970 debut as a solo artist. It's an album which is certainly underrated and if your ears have never had the pleasure of hearing it, today…

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255. The Cussing Pastor Is Dead, Long Live The Cussing Pastor 1:12:13

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In this episode, the bros explore various themes, including their podcasting journey, humorous skiing mishaps, the death of the controversial figure of the ‘Cussing Pastor’ Thaddeus Matthews, and the complexities of forgiveness and authenticity in faith. They discuss the balance between being genuine and appropriate in their conversations, reflecti…

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BDTP. The Impact Mindset with Connor Joyce 39:03

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Connor Joyce, senior user researcher at Microsoft and author of Bridging Intention to Impact. You'll learn why you need to ask if your product is really working, the five success metrics for products, some approaches to collecting behavioral data, and more. Please he…

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Philip Wilder Returns 55:14

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Author Philip Wilder returns to the podcast to talk about his journey as a self-published author, his mission work in the Middle East, the importance of engaging in spiritual conversations, the significance of overcoming fear and trusting in God's guidance, and his new book, Jake Rogers' Planet. Buy Jake Rogers' Planet now! Follow Philip Wilder: Ph…

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254. Forgiveness Is Selfish, USAID & Elon Musk 1:24:07

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In episode 254 of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Jeff, and Zack explore various themes including the contrast between the kingdom of God and human empires, the burden of forgiveness, and the implications of personal grooming. Don't tell us we don't have a lot of range! We also discuss the role of USAID in American foreign policy, the cognitive dissonanc…

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Indie Comic Insights: The Art of Betting on Yourself with Deece Casillas 43:59

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In this conversation, comedian and writer Dece Casillas shares his journey into the world of comics, discussing his lifelong passion for the medium, the challenges of writing and publishing his comic 'Kill Stan', and the importance of maintaining artistic integrity. He reflects on the validation he received from industry professionals, the process …

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Episode 291: Shippable User Research with Alice Lee 35:44

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Is research still a great investment? Our guest today is Alice Lee, Strategy Director at Work & Co. You’ll learn about their shippable user research process, how to ask the right questions about things you don’t know, how they helped GoFundMe with their charity action page, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R …

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BDTP. Bullseye Customer Research with Michael Margolis 29:47

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at Google Ventures. You'll learn about their bullseye customer sprint, the difference between an ideal customer profile and the bullseye customer, how to apply prototypes, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the de…

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Steve Laube Returns! 1:29:54

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Steve Laube returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of culture and community within organizations, specifically Enclave Publishing. Steve and Clint also talk about the complexities of free will and divine sovereignty, the balance between profit and purpose in business, emphasizing the need for a clear mission, the positive role of competi…

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Episode 290: Creativity in Digital Product Design with John Roescher 32:51

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Can creativity become your competitive advantage? Our guest today is John Roescher, founder of Raw Materials. You’ll learn about their framework for client projects, how they helped Volta scale and get acquired, why differentiating yourself is a difficult journey, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your fa…

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253. Faith, Doubt, and the Human Experience 1:40:21

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In this conversation, Andy, Jeff & Zack explore the complexities of faith, questioning the effectiveness of their beliefs and the struggles that come with them. They discuss the challenges of adhering to Christian teachings in a difficult world, the disillusionment with prosperity theology, and the search for joy beyond material possessions. The im…

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DC Gomez, Podcast Host and Award-Winning Author 10:50

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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! I’m so excited you are joining me today for our last episode of the 2024 season. It has been a genuine pleasure bringing you fabulous authors with incredible books all year long. This year we reach our 200th episode and I’m blown away by all your support. Thank you so much, my dear listeners. Would like to also give…

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BDTP. Product SEO with David Pasztor 27:15

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to David Pasztor, founder of UX studio and Ranking Raccoon. You'll learn why they built a platform for link collaboration, how to target transactional keywords, how they’re doing SEO for their own product, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed …

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Jeff Giles, Editor-Author 29:16

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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. We are excited you have joined us during the 2024 season. We are getting ready to wrap up and are so grateful for your support. This evening, we have an amazing guest, the fabulous Mr. Jeff Giles, sharing his latest book, Langley Powell and the Society for the …

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From Farm to Fiction with Deborah Raney 1:01:19

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Author Deborah Raney talks about growing up on a farm in Kansas, her early experiences with writing, the realities of the publishing world, dealing with asthma, the impact of self-publishing in today's market, the importance of believing in your own stories, and the role of faith in her career. Follow Deborah Raney: DeborahRaney.com Deborah Raney o…

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252. Politics And Pickle Beer: Our Addiction To Division 2:18:54

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Apologies for the audio quality. Due to a demon infecting the ones & zeros we were forced to use our backup recording. In this episode of Bros Bibles and Beer, we explore various themes including the divisive experience of trying a unique pickle beer, the divisiveness in politics and society, the role of social media in amplifying these divisions, …

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Episode 289: OKRs in Product Development with Jeff Gothelf 34:38

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How do you make your OKRs truly customer-centric? Our guest today is Jeff Gothelf, a coach, trainer, speaker, and author of five books. You’ll learn how to identify and drive results, why cross-functional collaboration is important in determining OKRs, how to get started with OKRs, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4…

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Life (and absurdity) after death: An Interview with Author Jeff Giles 1:06:56

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In this insightful episode, author Jeff Giles delves into his creative journey, tackling topics such as imposter syndrome, the role of skepticism in storytelling, and the art of crafting multi-dimensional villains. Jeff and Ryan explore the challenges of transitioning from nonfiction to fiction, the complexities of character development, and the di…

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The Evolution of the Music Industry, the Reality of Fame, and Rediscovering Writing with Author Jeff Giles 1:11:19

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Culture writer, author, and podcaster Jeff Giles visits the podcast to discuss his early influences, the evolution of the music industry, the dangers of fame, his experiences in graphic design, how he rediscovered his passion for writing, the balance between creativity and commerce, and the inspiration behind his humorous fiction novel, Langley Pow…

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John Bonner Hammond, Fantasy/Sci-Fi Author 26:13

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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. It is Thanksgiving week here in the US and everyone is getting ready for the celebration. For our part, we are getting ready to wrap-up our season, and I’m extremely grateful to you, my dear listener and your continuous support. This evening, we have a fabulous…

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TWD E27 - "Pushing buttons in a good way" - Derek Sheen 1:41:47

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After a long sleepy break, TWD is back with our first ever touring comedian Derek Sheen. We compare notes between "miserable punk tours" and "miserable comedy tours", find out about comedy green room social politics, get some advice from Mom, and learn to sleep with our mouths closed,By Jon Weisnewski and Jeff McNulty

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The Cure - Disintegration (1989) 56:40

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Send us a text In picking her favorite album, author K.L. Doty let us know up front that she couldn't settle on just one -- something which we're all familiar with as music fans, right? So we talk about a lot of different music. But in regards to Disintegration by the Cure, specifically, she shared a thought that will land with many of us who have …

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BDTP. Storytelling in SaaS with Stephen Steers 39:06

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Stephen Steers, sales coach, consultant, and storyteller. You'll learn about why you should sell the outcome, how to choose the right story to tell, how to apply storytelling in your sales calls, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap a…