Best Levan Podcasts (2025)

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LeVan The Man, Part 2: Meditation, Frequencies, and the Mindset of a Producer 1:45:05

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Welcome back to Two Beers With The Band for the second part of our interview with LeVan The Man! After sharing his background as a photographer and producer, we dive deeper into the mindset required to sustain a creative career. LeVan opens up about the crucial connection between mental health and music , discussing his personal use of meditation a…

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Space Geek Out 2025 1:49:00

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Space Geek Out Time - 2025 Edition! Richard talks to Carl about the past year in space, starting with a reader comment about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet passing through our solar system that has kicked off conspiracies about aliens coming to visit - hint, it's just a comet. Then, into another record-breaking year of spaceflight with a record n…

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$imbuh: Turning Life Experiences and Trauma into Art 1:29:07

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I’m joined by $imbuh to talk about his recent releases and his journey as an independent artist. We enjoyed some heavy hitters for this session, with me sipping on a Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Cocoa Porter (8% ABV)—a rich, medium-bodied brew with notes of brown sugar and bourbon. $imbuh kept it crisp with an…

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5th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular 49:22

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My wife, Anne-Dorthe, and I are together on the pod to share all about Christmas traditions in Norway and the United States. You'll hear what it's like to taste Julebrus for the first time, see who will win the theoretical battle between Santa Claus and Julenisse, discover the three main traditional dishes in different parts of Norway, get a specia…

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New Torah Community Website Becoming an App in 2026 | Matthew Martin Interview. 1:29:10

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Welcome to another powerful Sabbath Lounge interview! In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Martin to discuss his new Torah-focused community website designed to unite—not divide—Torah followers worldwide. https://wholebiblecommunity.com/ This new platform allows Torah believers to: Find fellowships and local communities Connect with like-minde…

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Kalvonix: Breaking the "Rapper" Box with Indie Pop, R&B, and ‘Mr. Nostalgia’ 2:20:39

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I’m joined for a second time by Kalvonix (Mr. Nostalgia) to dive deep into his evolving sound and creative visual storytelling. We kick things off with a Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewery—a heavy 10% ABV Russian Imperial Stout that sets a warm, earthy tone for a wide-ranging conversation. Mr. No…

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The Role of AI in Software Development 1:07:00

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How is AI going to change software development? Live from the Philly.NET user group, Carl and Richard have Jeff Fritz and Bill Wolff chat about how AI technologies are impacting software development. The conversation opens with a listener concerned about the costs and controls around AI technology. There are a variety of approaches to using these t…

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Remote Roundup: New Year Reflection + Planning Alternatives, the “New Place, New Me” Trap, 2025 Travel Superlatives (December 2025) 1:17:17

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Looking for more creative and fun ways to reflect on your year and plan for the next one? Join Caitlin and Janessa in this year-end Remote Roundup to explore personal reflections, unexpected lessons, goal-setting alternatives, and favorite travel moments from 2025. Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Ca…

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CJ Brewer: The Business of Music and Life as a Special Event Performer 1:34:19

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with C.J. Brewer, a multifaceted musician, producer, songwriter, and special event performer. C.J. gives us an honest look into the reality of making a full-time income in music: while he writes and produces original music, he primarily makes his money by covering other people's songs for priva…

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Package Management in 2026 with Gary Ewan Park 1:01:00

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How is package management changing? Carl and Richard talk with Gary Ewan Park about his view of the package management landscape in the Windows world. Gary talks about the array of open source and free products out there today to do package management - you really have a lot of choice! There are also retail enterprise products that focus on feature…

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One Year in Norway: Teaching, Traveling, and Finding Perspective with Don Jenkins 1:07:58

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What happens when you step out of your life for a year to live, work, and connect in a completely different culture? Don Jenkins is a 27-year high-school teacher from Washington state who spent a full academic year in Norway through the Fulbright Roving Scholar Program. Based in Oslo but constantly on the move, he traveled the country visiting scho…

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Building an AI App with Calum Simpson 1:00:00

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What's it like building an AI-centric application? Carl and Richard talk to Calum Simpson of SSW about their product YakShaver. Calum talks about building a tool that speeds reporting on issues and ideas, so you can spend more time focusing on key issues rather than "shaving the yak." The use of LLMs makes YakShaver far more capable, and the upcomi…

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11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus Movie Pairings) with Kenny Dunn 1:23:43

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Which European dish is so good you’d plan a trip around it? Kenny Dunn is the founder of Eating Europe, a food tour company that has guided over 400,000 travelers to the best local eats in 17 of Europe’s greatest cities since 2011. In this episode, Kenny shares 11 European dishes you must try before you die, including cultural context, restaurant t…

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Shifting Gears | Evan Pritchard 27:30

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On this month's episode of Shifting Gears, host Dr. Will Evans speaks with Evan Pritchard. In this living world conversation Evan Pritchard explains how over seven years he worked in a dream state with the cooperation of a Tibetan librarian to transcribe “The Temple Within: the Fourth Book of Light.”Listen to Shifting Gears on KDNK.org on the first…

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Remote Roundup: Bangkok & Oaxaca, Remote Career Trends, Missing Out at Home, Practical Holiday Gift Guide (November 2025) 1:05:20

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How do you choose where to live, what to do, and when to go home when your life is fully remote? Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Caitlin Sunderland, and partnerships manager, Janessa Klatt. Explore what's new in remote work and travel, including helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, dest…

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More Sustainable Software with Tom Kerkhove 54:00

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What does it take to make more environmentally sustainable software? Carl and Richard talk to Tom Herkhove about Microsoft's efforts to make carbon footprint and emissions visible for applications. Tom talks about the Azure API Management interface as a great starting point, and the ability to shift workloads to low-emission data centers as needed.…

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ADMONISH Music: The Rapper Building a Legacy of Financial Literacy and Faith 2:07:17

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with ADMONISH Music to discuss his powerful new album, Build My Legacy. This album is far more than just hip-hop; it's a guide to living intentionally. ADMONISH explains that the core theme of the album is financial literacy and teaching people—especially the younger generation—what to do with …

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Top 10 World’s Most Difficult Countries to Visit (How and Why to Go) with Gunnar Garfors and Jacqui Kunz 1:09:34

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What are the most difficult countries to visit, and why do some require months of effort just to get in? Gunnar Garfors is an author, journalist, and the first person to travel to every country in the world twice. Jacqui Kunz was named “World’s Most Intrepid Traveler” in 2023 and is also well on her way to visiting every country in the world. In th…

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Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz 1:30:25

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IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded before the conflict in Sudan, and Jacqui has since left the country. For additional information and ways to support the Sudanese people, you can visit eyesonsudan.net and follow Jacqui on Instagram. Why would someone choose to travel to the world’s most dangerous places? Today I’m joined by Jacquelyn Kunz, the f…

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The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson 1:01:00

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How are large language models going to change the way we use Visual Studio? Carl and Richard speak with Leslie Richardson about her work in Visual Studio, starting with the debugger and now focusing on the broader productivity features of the product. Leslie discusses how various Copilots are being integrated into Visual Studio to help users take a…

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KoldKay: How Tyler, The Creator and Kanye West Influenced My Rapping Style 1:21:28

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with KoldKay, a talented rapper and singer-songwriter whose style is heavily influenced by the visionary work of Tyler, The Creator and Kanye West. KoldKay shares the raw, honest story of his artistic evolution, which began when he was just 10 years old trying to imitate rappers he saw in the s…

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Reclaiming Your Identity in Menopause, with Lauren Tetenbaum 26:13

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What if menopause could be an opportunity for empowerment and reclaiming your identity? In this episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan speaks with Lauren Tetenbaum, a licensed social worker and author of Millennial Menopause. They dive into the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause that can start as early as one's late thirties, th…

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Beginner's Guide to Travel (No Matter Your Age) + How to Travel with Diabetes with Jason Robinson 1:18:21

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What does it really take to build a travel lifestyle from scratch, especially if you’re starting later in life or managing a serious medical condition? Jason Robinson is the founder of The Nomad Experiment and author of The Beginner Traveler’s Guide. After digging out of debt and selling his home, he now travels full-time while living with type 1 d…

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Top 7 Destinations to Visit (Before They Get Crowded) with Gunnar Garfors 1:29:22

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Need some inspiration for your upcoming travels? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but TWICE. As the ultimate travel expert, he’s with us to share his list of the best places to visit before they get too popular. You’ll hear about seven out-of-the-ordinary destinations spanning all seven continents…

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Old Developers using New Tools with Brady Gaster 1:01:00

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How are folks adapting to the new tools available for development today? Carl and Richard talk to Brady Gaster about his work on improving the tooling for software development at Microsoft - and the transformation that is currently underway! Brady talks about developers doing app modernization, dealing with the challenges of the cloud, and the many…

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The Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a European Sleeper Train Startup with Thibault Constant 59:56

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Is night train travel making a comeback? Trains have long been seen as a romantic or nostalgic way to explore a destination, but what if it could also be the most practical, comfortable, and climate-friendly way? Thibault Constant is a French train enthusiast turned entrepreneur who built a following of 300k on his YouTube channel, Simply Railways.…

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A Hill Worth Dying On | What Is the True Gospel? | Sabbath Lounge 44:56

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Matt and Jake are back with another episode diving into a challenging but essential question: What is truly “A Hill Worth Dying On”? In this discussion, we explore what the gospel really means — not just as “good news,” but as the living message of the Kingdom of Elohim that calls us to repent, believe, and act. We look at: What the Bible actually …

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Perfectionism, Parenting, and the Pressure to Recover with Mallary Tenore Tarpley 44:55

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What if "full recovery" from an eating disorder is an unrealistic ideal? In this powerful episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan has an unfiltered conversation with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of the reported memoir "Slip." Mallory bravely shares her journey from the traumatic loss of her mother at age 11 to a decades-long struggle w…

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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan 1:40:27

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How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world. Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based…

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Cake.SDK with Mattias Karlsson 49:00

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Ready to integrate build automation into your applications? Carl and Richard talk to Mattias Karlsson about the new Cake.SDK as an additional component of the Cake (C# Make) open source project. Mattias talks about integrating the Cake scripting experience into your .NET console applications. The conversation digs into speeding up the building of i…

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7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson 1:34:51

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Want to explore volcanoes, wine valleys, remote wilderness, and vibrant indigenous cultures, all in one country? Why not make Chile your next adventure? Steph Dyson is a travel journalist, guidebook author, and founder of the website Worldly Adventurer. She has spent nearly a decade living and travelling across Latin America, including three years …

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Shifting Gears | Brook LeVan Part 2 28:00

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On this episode of Shifting gears, host Will Evans continues the conversation with Brook LeVan. Brook explains it is our job, and we can do it, to bring back into balance our houses, our lives, our relationships with everything, and each other.Listen to Shifting Gears on KDNK.org on the first Monday of each month at 4pm.…

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The Gospel Story of the Feast | Sukkot Reflections, Family Traditions & Scriptural Insights 51:00

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Join Matt and Jake on Sabbath Lounge as they reflect on what happened at their Sukkot celebration — sharing family gatherings, meaningful new traditions, and timeless lessons from the Feast of Tabernacles. Together they explore the Gospel story behind the feast, uncovering deep spiritual truths found in Scripture and how they connect to the joy and…

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Remote Roundup: True Costs of Long-Term Travel, Taxes & Borderless Living, an Underrated Productivity Habit, + More (October 2025) 1:17:23

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What tools and routines make the biggest difference for nomads? What really drives down your cost of living abroad, and what are you giving up to get there? On this month’s episode, Caitlin and Janessa swap stories on budgeting, daily tradeoffs, and what it takes to feel comfortable in constant motion. You'll hear their thoughts on shifting priorit…

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GitHub Spec Kit with Den Delimarsky 1:05:00

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How do you build quality software with LLMs? Carl and Richard talk to Den Delimarsky about the GitHub Spec Kit, which uses specifications to help LLMs generate code for you. Den discusses the iterative process of refining specifications to produce better code, and then being able to add your own code without disrupting the process. The conversation…

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LeVan The Man: The Power of Emotion, Why Every Beat Needs a Feeling 1:40:15

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with LeVan The Man, a multifaceted creative who excels as both a photographer and producer. LeVan shares his precise definition of a producer and the essential skills required for the role. He explains his intentional process of creating beats, always with a target audience or purpose in mind, …

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7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and Solo Travel for Transformation with Heidi Nicklaus (+ Jason’s Ultimate Travel Blunder) 1:11:38

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What would your travels look like if you planned them around the most epic, life-shaping active adventures you could dream up? Heidi Niklaus is the founder of Heidi Runs Abroad LLC, where she helps travelers, expats, and digital nomads maintain their wellness routines on the road. With a background in higher education at Rutgers University, she piv…

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CSLA 9 with Rocky Lhotka 1:00:00

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The next version of CSLA is out! Carl and Richard talk to Rocky Lhotka about his business objects framework that pre-dates .NET itself! Rocky discusses the surge in development that occurred for version 9, where a company heavily dependent on CSLA contracted developers to clear some of the backlog. The result is a few new long-term contributors, re…

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Prtysunknxwn: Singer, Producer, Engineer—Inside the Life of a DIY Music Powerhouse 1:50:15

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with Prtysunknxwn (pronounced "Party's Unknown"), a true DIY music powerhouse who writes, records, produces, and engineers all his own tracks, including the song "Outsiders" we heard at the start of the show. He's an artist driven by raw, honest expression, using music as a tool to heal himself…

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Overcoming Creative Blocks and the Power of Word Counts with Jill Santopolo 38:53

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What if writing could transport you to a state of deep meditation? Bestselling author and editor Jill Santopolo (The Light We Lost, The Love We Found) joins Dara Levan to reveal how her creative process is a form of zen, the surprising way she uses "bets" to hit word counts, and how she compartmentalizes her life as a writer and publisher. In this …

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Top 15 USA National Park Hikes: From Iconic Must-Dos to Hidden Wilderness Gems with Jason Frye 1:34:14

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What if the best hikes in America’s national parks aren’t the ones you’ve already heard of? Jason Frye is a travel and outdoor writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and now lives in North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides, USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails, cove…

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Digging Deeper into .NET Aspire with Chris Klug 57:00

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Aspire has been around for almost two years. How do you use it effectively? Carl and Richard talk to Chris Klug about his experience with .NET Aspire. Chris discusses thinking cloud natively, whether you are going to the cloud or not - it's not just a place, but also an architecture. The conversation digs into the role of containers and Kubernetes,…

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Stizzie Rae: The 15-Year-Old Rapper Who Translates Beats into Bars 1:28:11

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with a passionate young artist making waves in the rap scene: Stizzie Rae. At just 15 years old and based in Indiana , Stizzie is already a singer, writer, rapper, and artist with a remarkable connection to his craft. He shares how his musical journey began as a two-year-old, captivated by Lmfa…

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On Healing and Legacy Through Fiction: Rachel Caplin’s Soul-Stirring Story 45:12

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What happens when a tech executive discovers writing as therapy for processing her grandmother's dementia? In this powerful episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan converses with Rachel Caplin—VP of Business Development, mother of three, and author of "The Spoon and the Sea." Rachel shares her incredible journey from Australia to Israel,…

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How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition (Using the Icelandic Concept of Innsæi) with Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir 1:28:49

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What would life feel like if you could reliably tap into your intuition, even when your logic is pulling in another direction? Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic author, speaker, and creative leader known for popularizing the concept of InnSæi, the Icelandic approach to intuition. She spent years working in international development (including …

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Valuable Testing with Egil Hansen 55:00

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You write tests - but are they valuable tests? Carl and Richard talk to Egil Hansen about his approach to creating tests for applications. Egil discusses the types of testing and who they impact. Testing isn't only for you! Valuable tests are also durable, being able to persist between changes where it makes sense, and help to understand when updat…

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Xantech: Why I Chose to Be a Solo Artist & The Future of Music Creation 1:36:00

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On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with an incredible musician, composer, and producer known as Xantech. Xantech’s story is a fascinating dive into the world of modern DIY music creation, where he writes, records, produces, and mixes all of his own songs. We got a taste of his latest release, "Celine," right at the top of the sh…