Best Jesse In Seattle Podcasts (2026)

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Why You Should Quit Social Media in 2026 | Cal Newport 56:53

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If you’re trying to be productive, what if the answer isn’t to do more… but to do less, better? On today’s episode, we welcome back Cal Newport — Georgetown computer science professor, bestselling author of Deep Work and Slow Productivity, and one of the most influential voices on focus, sustainable achievement, and the hidden costs of our digital …

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S16 Ep839: The Family Plan 2 (2025) 2:06:03

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“These movies are not made for audiences.” - Steve, on DTS titles like this On our first episode of 2026 we’re chatting about the direct-to-streaming, holiday-set sequel, The Family Plan 2! Why can’t Wahlberg be icing dudes in this movie? Beyond that great Michael Bay doc that hasn’t come out yet, are we still doing parkour in movies? Should Mark j…

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771: Holiday Cookbooks 2022 50:09

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We’ve got the most exciting cookbooks to gift this holiday season. Chef Chris Scott talks to us about his latest, Amish Soul Food and pays homage to the food of his Pennsylvanian German ancestors, and talks us through traditional recipes like chow chow, biscuits, and scrapple. He leaves us with his recipe for Okra Chow-Chow. Cynthia Shanmugalingam …

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How to Build (and Repair) Love: The Gottmans on What Every Couple Should Know 1:00:02

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The most powerful way to enter a new year is not with resolutions, but with a deeper understanding of how to connect with the people who matter most. As we close out the year, the Finding Mastery team is taking time to rest, re-calibrate and reflect — practicing the same principles we talk about on this podcast. So today, we’re sharing a conversati…

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S16 Ep838: Terror Train (1980) 1:36:10

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“All I can think of, is this movie doesn’t know what it’s doing…” - Eric On our final episode of the year, we’re joining Jamie Lee Curtis and David Copperfield aboard the… Terror Train! Is this one of the better New Year’s Eve-set horror movies or… not so much? How incredible is Jamie Lee, even in this level of horror dreck? Is Hart Bochner’s chara…

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817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner 50:01

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This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in …

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How to Get Unstuck in Life — Lessons on Love from Sharon Salzberg, Meditation Pioneer 1:02:02

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What if the greatest gift you could offer this season isn’t something you buy—but rather the way you choose to meet yourself and others—with kindness? As we pause new releases over the holidays, the Finding Mastery team is taking time to rest, reflect, and be with our loved ones — because we believe relationships are part of the practice of mastery…

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Episode 153: Mixed Nuts 51:06

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The last episode of 2025 produced a stinker of a Christmas movie, but we had a lovely time TRASHING a local hospital, answering the final questions of the year and talking about all the socks Josh has gotten so far. A special episode for a special year. Happy holidays!

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S16: Holiday Unlock: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:57:09

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“The Grinch has a FUPA!” - Andrew On this holiday unlock episode from seven Christmases ago, the gang travels to Whoville to chat about the outrageous live-action Dr. Seuss adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Get in the holiday spirit as you watch the Grinch do all the beloved gags you remember him doing, like shove stuff up his ass, swear …

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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan 49:25

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable…

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S16: On-Screen Live: Wake Up Dead Man Review, Street Fighter Trailer Reactions, a Holiday Movie Round-Up & more! 1:08:12

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On the final On-Screen Live of 2025, we reviewed Rian Johnson's new Knives Out entry, Wake Up Dead Man, reacted to the teaser for the new Street Fighter flick, and even gave some capsule reviews of a few holiday films you may (or may not!) want to take in during this festive season, both from the Hallmark Channel and Netflix! We also announced the …

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This Is Why You’re Tired, Stressed, and Not Healing | Biohacker, Dave Asprey 1:01:40

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What would change if you stopped trying to push through fatigue — and instead learned what your biology is trying to tell you? On today’s episode of Finding Mastery, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey — founder of Bulletproof, Upgrade Labs, and widely regarded as the father of the modern biohacking movement. T…

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S16 Ep837: Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991, with Alonso Duralde) 1:39:46

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“It’s always a weird drifter with a dubious backstory” - Eric on mall Santas On this week’s episode, we finally welcome film critic/author/podcaster/great dude, Alonso Duralde on the show to chat about the totally outrageous Christmas horror schlocker, Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker! How hilarious is this face-hugger Santa toy in the c…

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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen 49:24

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It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regi…

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Episode 152: Synecdoche, New York 54:39

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It's depressing outside and now it's depressing inside after finishing this film. An indie darling, it goes deep into weird while also delving deep into what makes us human and all that jazz. No jazz talk this week, that will return next time. Christmas presents, is it too late to buy them and Jesse watched a movie without Josh, again.…

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What Microsoft’s Culture Shift Can Teach You in 2026 | Kathleen Hogan 1:07:20

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What if the future of work isn’t about technology at all — but about unlocking more humanity in each other? On today’s episode, we sit down with Kathleen Hogan, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Microsoft, and one of the key architects behind the company’s cultural reinvention. Kathleen helped lead Microsoft’s shift from a “know-it-all” …

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S16 Ep836: Krampus (2015) 1:52:29

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“There’s a decent setup for a [Michael] Haneke movie here…” - Chris On this week’s episode, the holiday fun continues with a wild conversation all about Krampus! Was the K-man one of the OG internet creepy pastas? Couldn’t this film have a bit more teeth and not have been so beholden to nailing a PG-13? How many beloved Christmas movies is this mov…

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2025 Season Wrap - Ep. 55 1:10:09

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Who won the 2025 Cooler Player of the Season this year? An NWSL Champion has been crowned, meaning it’s time to wrap up the 2025 season. In this jam-packed show we get into a variety of community questions, announce our 2025 Cooler Player of the Season, and give overall thoughts on the Reign’s performance. Later we go over how the NWSL playoffs sho…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…

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S16 Ep835: Avatar: The Way of Water (2022, W❤️M) [EXTENDED PREVIEW] 16:05

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This is an extended preview of our We ❤️ Movies episode on Avatar: The Way of Water! To access the full show, click through here and sign up for our Patreon! Instantly unlock this show, along with countless hours of exclusive content you can't get anywhere else! “They are like R2-D2, they’re sticking it anywhere that’s open!” - Steve, on all the Na…

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Episode 151: The Phoenician Scheme 52:10

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Wes Anderson pops by and talks to us about his newest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Also, Christmas talk and a further discussion about what happens to us after death. Also, dinosaurs. Are they real? We dig deep into quantum theory and speak to Albert Einstein about his famous works. Also, poetry corner. Also, we discuss elastic bands and how they p…

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The First Openly Gay NBA Player On the Power of Courage, Leadership, and Empathy | John Amaechi 1:21:51

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What does it really mean to live with courage and conviction? On today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. John Amaechi — organizational psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the first openly gay NBA player. Along his journey, John always set out to be himself in a world that repeatedly told him he was too big, too soft-spoken, too smart…

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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:23

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Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin, featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good hab…

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S16 Ep834: Just Friends (2005) 2:02:35

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“I had people in my life telling me this was a funny movie…” - Steve On this week’s show, we’re getting into our month of holiday programming with a chat about the totally dated Christmas comedy, Just Friends! How annoying is it that this movie barely cares about being set at Christmas? Why couldn’t we get just a little more for the incredible Juli…

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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao 49:38

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This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho. This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining …

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Turkey Confidential 2025 1:55:57

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Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It…

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Episode 150: Klute 53:30

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Huge milestone episode for the podcast, and a 1971 classic is picked for the special edition. Jazz, dogs and more is discussed and we welcome a guest at the end for some talk about the wonderful Canadian territory of the Yukon. Enjoy!

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Routine Radio 021: Austin R 1:30:17

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Recorded at Substation Seattle for routine on November 15th, 2024. On support for Kettama & Partiboi69's tour "Ketboi69."@austinroutineBy Austin R

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How To Live the Good Life - Lessons From The Longest Study On Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger 1:06:30

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What if the most powerful thing you can do for your health isn’t diet or exercise — but investing in the people you love? Today’s episode is from the Finding Mastery Vault — a timeless conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist, Harvard professor, Zen master, and Director of the world’s longest-running scientific study on happiness. In th…

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S16 Ep833: Tombstone (1993, W❤️M, with Jamelle Bouie) 2:08:24

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“He looks like he’s about to go on tour with Waylon Jennings” - Chris on Kurt’s mustache On this week’s episode, We ❤️ Movies Month comes to an end as we welcome back our bud, Jamelle Bouie to chat about the stacked-cast Western, Tombstone! How incredible is the casting job here? Would this thing work without the majesty of Kurt Russell? Was Sam El…

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S16: The Nexus #111 "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" [EXTENDED PREVIEW] 14:57

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This is an extended preview of our Nexus episode covering Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. To access the full show, click through here and sign up for our Patreon today! Instantly unlock over 100 other episodes of our Star Trek recap show! We're getting into We ❤️ Movies Month here on The Nexus as well, that's right, it's time for us to (fin…

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815: Your Thanksgiving meal with Deb Perelman and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & Desi Bakes with Hetal Vasavada 49:09

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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…

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S16: Gleep Glossary #83 - Darth Vader (Live in the U.K.) 1:02:21

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Recorded 19 July, 2025 for The Oxford Comedy Festival - Oxford, England "Everyone here is aware that he's just gonna read from a book about a Star Wars character?" - Steve On our first ever LIVE Gleep Glossary, the Cerveza Crystal is flowing (not really, unfortunately) as the guys go all the way with Darth Vader, learning almost everything about hi…

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Episode 149: The Phantom 54:03

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Billy Zane as a superhero named the Phantom, who's dad was kidnapped and murdered by pirates in the 1500's and now he's out for revenge. Jesse gets a haircut and is excited about a jazz show, while Josh talks about his dog's farts. This and more!

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Routine Radio 020: Eliogold 1:00:30

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Recorded for routine at Substation Seattle on October 18th, 2025.@eliogoldBy Austin R

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S16: On-Screen Live: Predator: Badlands Review, Thoughts on The Chair Company, the Varanasi Trailer & More! 57:49

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On this edition of On-Screen Live, we're reviewing the very popular new franchise entry, Predator: Badlands; checking in on Tim Robinson's hilarious new Max series, The Chair Company; reacting to the trailers for the new SS Rajamouli film, Varanasi, and the next ‘holiday weirdos’ documentary, The Merchants of Joy; and we’re also going over the week…

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Olympic Gold Medalist: Other People Were Killing My Confidence (And How I Got It Back) - Caroline Marks 58:48

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What if the key to becoming a champion isn’t about chasing wins—but knowing when to pause, prioritize the inner work, and trust that the rest will follow? On today’s episode, filmed in front of a live audience at California Surf Club, we sit down with Caroline Marks — the 2023 World Surf League Women’s Champion and 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist. By 23…

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S16 Ep832: Hellraiser '87 (Live in the U.K., W❤️M) 1:21:32

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Recorded 19 July, 2025 for The Oxford Comedy Festival - Oxford, England “If you’re going to meet Lucifer, you should clean up a little bit…” - Chris on Uncle Frank On this week’s episode, it’s our outrageous show from the U.K. where, on night two of our residency, we performed this wild We ❤️ Movies set on the fantastic horror classic, Hellraiser! …

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838: Our All-American Thanksgiving with Padma Lakshmi and Dorie Greenspan 49:23

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This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from y…

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Episode 148: Mr. Nice Guy 56:34

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Episode 148 kicks off with a Jackie Chan movie where he does the unthinkable - leaves his cushy TV chef job and fights an evil crime boss. We also discuss dogs and changing tires and Jesse rates cassette tapes. Another day in the life!

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Crushed in the quarterfinal - Ep. 54 50:25

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The kids will be alright. The Reign’s 2-0 loss to Orlando in the NWSL quarterfinal ends their postseason run. We talk about the match and pull some positives out of something that was actually a total bummer. We also discuss the other playoff results and make some semifinal predictions. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest suppo…

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Beyond Lieutenant Dan: Gary Sinise on Love, Loss & Legacy 1:11:57

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What if real success is measured not by what you achieve, but by how deeply you give? On today’s episode, we sit down with Gary Sinise—Emmy Award–winning actor and director best known for his roles in Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and CSI: New York, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation—to explore his lifelong arc from self to service. Gary takes us…

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S16 Ep831: The Dark Knight (2008, W❤️M) 2:57:19

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“It’s like the Empire Strikes Back of Batman films…” - Andrew On this week’s massive episode, we’re finally talking about one of the biggest blockbusters of all time, The Dark Knight! How amazing was Heath in this? Could these fake Batman losers find some… employment in 2025? Would a drug dealer slinging Scarecrow’s Fear Toxin actually have repeat …

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Bonus Episode: Aaron Lazar & Dr. Michael Gervais on the Mastery of Self and the Journey to Reverse ALS | Impossible Dreams Podcast 58:43

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Welcome to a special Monday episode on the Finding Mastery channel. Every once in a while, we come across a story or a person that moves us in a profound way — and this is one of those moments. Recently, I was invited by Aaron Lazar to join him on his new podcast, Impossible Dreams. Aaron is an incredible human — a Broadway and television actor, si…

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EP 159: Unleash The Kraken W/ Everett Fitzhugh The Voice Of The Seattle Kraken 1:17:42

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This episode features Everett Fitzhugh, the voice of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. Topics of discussion include: The official pronunciation for the plural form of Kraken. Offseason prep and preseason rituals. Why he doesn’t take a break from hockey after the season is over. What he worked on to improve in What it means to be the first and only African …

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814: Ottolenghi Comfort with Yotam Ottolenghi and Classic German Cooking with Luisa Weiss 49:48

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we talk about comfort food around the world. First, Yotam Ottolenghi tells us about his latest book, which is filled with recipes for his favorite comfort foods. He talks about what it is about specific dishes that evoke emotional reactions, from taste to texture to m…

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S16 Ep830: The Book of Henry (2017) [EXTENDED PREVIEW] 11:35

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This is an extended preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive WHM episode on The Book of Henry! To access the full episode, click through here and sign up for Patreon today! “I hate how Henry talks to his mother, it sounds like he’s dating her” - Eric On this patrons-only We Hate Movies episode, we’re finally discussing one of the most requested ti…

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Saved by the Bugg - Ep. 53 1:02:25

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Cool. Calm. Collecting goals. Sunday’s draw in Orlando secured the Reign 5th place in the NWSL table heading into playoffs. We reflect on the match and look ahead to Friday’s quarterfinal rematch against the Pride. We also discuss last week’s results, news, and controversies from around the league. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and b…

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S16: On-Screen Live: Our Review of Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons in BUGONIA; IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Episodes 1 & 2 Reactions, and more! 1:06:18

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Originally live-streamed Monday, November 3, 2025 On this edition of On-Screen Live, we're reviewing the new one from Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia, starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aiden Delbi, and Stavvy Baby! We're also checking in on that handful of dead meat children on IT: Welcome to Derry and giving our thoughts on the first two episodes. And…

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How a $120 Billion Company Thinks Like a Startup | Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services 51:07

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What if your biggest competitive advantage isn’t how technologically advanced you are — but how psychologically agile your teams are? On today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Garman — CEO of Amazon Web Services — to dig into the leadership frameworks behind one of the world’s most innovative companies. We cover his “one-way vs. two-way doors” deci…