Best Long For A Voice Note Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking PERIOD stigma with Bloody Good Period | Too Long For A Voice Note 38:05

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Familia, this is a very special episode! 🎧 We sat down with Talycia Nayee from Bloody Good Period to unpack all things period, a super important conversation just in time for Menstrual Health Day. 🩸 In this powerful chat, we explore where we stand today when it comes to menstruation: the stigma, the challenges, and the real-life impact on people wh…

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Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a "Hit Piece" in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran. 1:30:26

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some awkward NBA draft coverage, the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and what constitutes a hit piece (10:57). Then, in another edition of 25 for 25, Bryan is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson to talk about Donald Trump's fervent attempts at creating a narrative around the USA's air strikes on…

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210: Be nice to your future self 9:24

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Get my delightful emails: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter Sweet gestures to make your future self’s life easier in little ways.

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69 - Are You A Relationship Hopper? We've Caught You Out! 44:25

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Ally & G are onto you... own up! The gallies are calling you out this week (even producer Rehana is coming for you). On this episode of Leave A Message, we check in on the mental wellbeing of Ally's nail technician, we petition to get you a 2/3 working week, and confront a gally on being a bit... well... out of pocket. Oopsy! We're also learning bo…

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Trump’s Iran Rollout, Game 7’s Injury TV, and Andrew Schulz vs. The New York Times 1:18:25

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Hello, media consumers! Joel (in for David) and Bryan put a wrap on ESPN's presentation of the NBA Finals (0:41), before discussing the Trump administration's press tour after carrying out air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (18:00), some puzzling New York City mayoral primary coverage, Andrew Schulz's thought-provoking conversation with the NYT a…

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Tucker Carlson Vs. Ted Cruz, the Finals Goes 7, and the Media A-Team 1:28:55

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Hello, media consumers! On this Friday edition of the show, Bryan helps Joel wrestle with a question: "Should I subscribe to The Washington Post if it is my local paper?" (1:41). They then tackle some headlines, including the ambiguity of the USA's involvement with the Israel–Iran War and Tucker Carlson's instantly viral interview with Ted Cruz (17…

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209: Stillness — like a boss 14:21

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Get my entertaining and inspiring: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter Stillness is super important. Especially when you think you don’t have time to be still that’s when it’s even more important. Here’s how to do it like a boss.

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68 - For Those Days When You Just Want To Be Invisible 33:28

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When life gets tough, the gallies are there for each other... and on this episode of Leave A Message, Ally & G are bringing some much needed calmness to the storm. We have one gally afraid that she is over-correcting having 'done the work' and healed post-break-up, now she is seeing red flags that might not even exist! Would you go back to the heal…

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Solidarity With Stephen A., The Washington Post’s Latest Reboot, and Gustavo Arellano on Covering the L.A. Protests 57:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss another Washington Post "reboot," this time for its opinion section (0:41). They go on to offer some low-hanging fruit for ESPN's lackluster NBA Finals coverage and discuss Stephen A. Smith, who was seen playing solitaire during Game 4; a noticeable shift in the norms of Washington, D.C., reporting; a…

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L.A. Protests and the NBA’s Storytelling Problem. Plus: Logan Murdock on Gen Z Hoopers. 1:17:34

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel tackle some leftover 'The Simpsons' vs. 'The Cosby Show' thoughts in today's J-School (0:47), before they are joined by Logan Murdock to discuss The Athletic's anonymous players survey, why the NBA keeps finding itself in the crosshairs of criticism, and ESPN's biggest mistake while broadcasting the Finals. Th…

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208: Aspiring vs Inspiring 9:31

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Understanding the difference between aspiration and inspiration will help you be your best self and also get you out of the rut of comparison. This is especially important for conscious business owners and creators! Sign up for my entertaining newsletter: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter

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67 - To Be Or Not To Be… Exclusive 43:44

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When love hits a dead end, who do you come calling to? Well, Ally & G of course, and on this episode of Leave A Message we’re helping the gallies get past love that has been lost and, as Paloma Faith once said, (we’re) picking up the pieces. We have a gally who has been ghosted and needs to know if this is what she should expect from young love, or…

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Trump-Musk Fallout and ESPN's Finals Coverage. Plus: Alan Siegel on 'The Simpsons.' 1:08:23

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David parse through the very public Donald Trump–Elon Musk breakup (0:41) before sharing some notes on Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals; Warner Bros. Discovery, which is splitting into two companies; ABC's Terry Moran's suspension; and a hefty edition of "sliding doors" metaphors (15:28). Finally, The Ringer's Alan …

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207: Power of nurturing trust in your customers 11:57

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As a small business owner or creator, when you make an effort to create a beautiful energy and build a loving relationship with your clients/customer/guests/audience, that trust and fair they have in you pays off in the long run. When your ideal clients know YOU are worth waiting for, they’ll be very willing to respect your boundaries and time. Get…

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25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo. 1:34:18

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some NBA Finals thoughts, Oklahoma City as a host city, reports of Doris Burke's uncertain future in ESPN's broadcast booth, Cam'ron the journalist, and more (2:47). Then they discuss The Washington Post's puzzling new strategy and Pablo Torre's Bill Belichick–Jordon Hudson investigation (30:05). Then …

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66 - Long Distance? How To Not Get The Ick Via Sext 46:02

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How do you tell your boyfriend that his nudes are just not cutting it?! You send a voice note into Leave A Message and let Ally & G help you out! From long-distance icks to boys that aren’t willing to wander (it’s crucial to go where the wind blows!)… plus there’s a Gally in *literal tears* because of a boy that keeps messing her about. Have we tau…

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Farewell to the NBA On TNT. Plus: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies. 1:51:20

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Hello media consumers! This week, Bryan and David discuss a bevy of “now they tell us” stories, some from the NBA and some from Washington (1:00), before coining a new segment called the “Pulled Punch Effect” (26:00). Then, they share a few more listener-submitted “sliding doors” metaphors (30:00), before Bryan is joined by Mark Kriegel to discuss …

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206: Boredom is a good thing! 10:06

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Get my fun emails: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter Always busy, always distracted, always stimulated. We’ve lost our ability to sit still. But it’s important to allow ourselves periods being fallow. Something magical happens in our brains in boredom!

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The Democrats Are (Still) Looking for the Left’s Joe Rogan. Plus: Texas Barbecue Rankings! 1:01:47

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel return on this Thursday edition of the podcast to discuss the Democrats’ deliberate investment in building a liberal infrastructure of influencers, podcasters, and new media (23:00). Then, they discuss the state of podcast interviews and whether or not listeners are making distinctions between the kinds of sho…

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65 – When Loving Your Step Family Goes Too Far… 39:17

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Wednesday crew, you here? It’s a new episode of Leave A Message and Ally & G are out here scraping through the doldrums of bad exes and jealous friends to help out the Gally’s! This week we’re helping a Gally who is helping a Gally (that’s a tongue twister!) who has fallen in love with her step-family. And we mean, in LOVE! No, this isn’t an advert…

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The Reign of the Three-Man Booth, Why ‘Mission: Impossible’ Is Getting a Pass, and More Sliding Doors Metaphors 53:50

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come to you on this Press Box Monday (Tuesday) edition with some thoughts on the NBA’s gradual acceptance of the three-man announcer booth (1:30), Elon Musk’s media blitz (13:00), the coverage and criticism of the latest installment in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise (24:00), more sliding doors metaphors …

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205: The power of being silly and playful in your brand building 9:01

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My emails are like fully loaded burritos that make you snort laugh. Get them! https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter Being silly and weird makes you memorable. It’s brain science! This episode is about how you can make your brand stand out in a sea of bland sameness.

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The Future Peasants of Monaco: Here To Make The Monaco Grand Prix Competitive Again 45:32

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Monaco is the home of one of the most prestigious races in all of motorsports, but it's not nearly as exciting as it once was. Don't worry, "The Peasants of Monaco" are here to offer unsolicited and underqualified improvements to make this celebrity-obsessed race competitive on the track again. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Race Recap 02:23 Max's…

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162 - Layers, Union, and the Sacred Question 19:49

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal. A story of my spiritual journey, and a soul song that emerged from it. You’ll hear how one question… “Do you feel like all the layers have been pulled off?” opened up an honest reckoning in me. This conversation will take you through: My journey of faith, identity, and unraveling The moment…

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Tyrese Haliburton Goes Full Reggie Miller. Plus: A Final Farewell to ‘Around the Horn.’ 58:31

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are back on this Press Box Thursday Edition to discuss peak sports media beef (2:00), Reggie Miller’s unique perspective on the Eastern Conference finals and Tyrese Haliburton’s choke sign (17:00), and Draymond Green being added to ‘Inside the NBA’ for the ECF (23:00). Then, they discuss another wave of pieces…

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64 - That Moment When You Taste His Dad's Saliva?! 45:48

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Welcome back to Leave A Message with Ally & G, the podcast where we tackle the biggest and most important issues in the world - from friends with benefits to sharing toothbrushes! On which note - the toothbrush saga continues this week, with a Gally who is fully supportive of G and shares the story of a one night stand that ended with the wrong thi…

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161 - Can Life & Business Be This Easy? 3:35

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A few years ago, I was captivated by a phrase: “The more I rest, the more I receive.” Since then, I’ve been learning to trust that rhythm. One that doesn’t rush. One that doesn’t strive. One that doesn’t measure worth by effort. Recently, I began to embody this frequency in a deeper way. As I gave myself permission to rest, and only act from inspir…

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How Sports Ate TV. Plus: Journalism’s Triumphant Return! 53:30

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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Monday edition, Bryan and David discuss Journalism, the official horse of The Press Box, winning the Preakness (1:00) before discussing the end of TNT’s era of broadcasting the NBA and what they’ll miss most about it (6:00). Then, they discuss the career of legendary WWE announcer Jim Ross after learning ab…

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160 - What Is A Christian? 4:30

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The term Christian has worn many cloaks across time. But if we peel back the layers of doctrine, institution, and identity... at its essence, to be a Christian originally meant: One who follows the way, the life, and the teachings of Jesus the Christ. Not Jesus as a distant icon. But Christ as a living frequency. As divine love embodied. As the pat…

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The Tell-All Book Haunting Washington. Plus: Can Podcasts Become the New Magazines? 1:18:23

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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and Joel go to J-School to discuss the reactions to and coverage of the Jayson Tatum injury (1:00). Then, they digest the various news ripples that have come from excerpts of ‘Original Sin,’ Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book about Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection (10:00). Next, they react to a r…

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204: Don't get too attached, be ready to change things up 13:42

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https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter Explaining the brand new look of my podcast art and why it’s good to let go of attachment to things that don’t serve us. Change can be a wonderful thing in many ways — in our branding, style, patterns, habits, and things. Get ready to bring in fresh energy into your business, creativity and life!…

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159 - Feral Grace: Stephanie’s Untamed Journey of Spiritual Sovereignty 1:11:27

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This episode is one of the most raw, personal, and transformative conversations I’ve ever shared. Stephanie and I went on another walk. What started as a playful moment—me calling her “feral” in the previous episode—unfolded into one of the most powerful retellings of her entire spiritual journey. What you’ll hear in this episode: The truth behind …

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63 - You've Been Punk'd! I've Cheated On You... 38:01

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The sun is out, we have a new Pope and - most importantly - Ally has new jeans... welcome to this weeks episode of Leave A Message! We've all heard of buyers remorse... but what about post-returns remorse? When one Gally's first post-break-up Hinge date ends earlier than she would have liked... is she right to regret ending things with her ex? Or, …

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158 - We’re Back: A Walk, A Conversation, and the Return of EOTC 57:20

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After nearly a year of silence, Encouraging Others Through Christ is back. This episode wasn’t recorded in a studio. It was recorded on a walk with Stephanie—just the two of us moving through our neighborhood, moving through our story, and moving back into this space of sacred conversation. We didn’t plan a grand relaunch. We just hit record and le…

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An American Pope Media Frenzy, Jayson Tatum Take-a-Palooza, and the Reemergence of Joe Biden 1:01:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back on this Monday edition to talk about the election of a new Pope and the media frenzy it spawned (1:00), the week of Jayson Tatum takes (8:00), NBC’s plans for the future of its basketball coverage, including Michael Jordan (17:00), and new media ventures being unable to come up with compelling names …

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Thanks for Asking, but Yeah, Nah 17:20

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In today’s episode of Chaos, Crumbs and Clarity, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most powerful, underused magic words in the English language: no. This one’s for every millennial people-pleaser who grew up thinking boundaries were rude and self-care was selfish. For every soft-hearted soul who said yes when she wanted to scream. For anyone w…

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Statistically Speaking, Oscar Piastri Will Win The Formula 1 Championship, But Who Will Broadcast It? 1:00:30

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On this episode of the Exhaust Notes Podcast, Todd, Rohit, and Nick get into a humorous yet insightful discussion about the recent Miami Grand Prix, the upcoming Monaco race, and the evolving dynamics within Formula One. They analyze the performances of drivers like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, exploring the implications of their standings in th…

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203: Stillness and stagnation are not the same thing 13:10

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Get my fun emails: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter In a culture of hustle and overwork and comparison, we’re so afraid of stagnation that we miss out on stillness. The two are not the same! Stillness brings us immense power and clarity. This episode is about how to wind down into stillness and the advantages of consciously incorporating mor…

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25 for 25: Brian Windhorst on the Future of NBA Reporting 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

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Hello media consumers! This week, please enjoy a little J-School (1:00) before Bryan and Joel are joined by ESPN basketball reporter Brian Windhorst to talk about his path to ESPN and whether it’s replicable, the place good reporting has in our modern media ecosystem, the dreaded aggregators, Gregg Popovich stories, and what direction he sees the f…

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62 - If We Ever Die... We Want To Have A Conclave! 46:47

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Whilst the Vatican is picking a new Pope (which, just to say, has left us offended that we haven’t been asked to fill such a holy duty!), we’re here literally saving lives with a brand new episode of Leave A Message with Ally & G! This week we’re in the pits of hell as one Gally shares the story of her friends date fail… when she accidentally texts…

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Sports Media’s Familial Obsession, a Fascinating John Fetterman Profile, and Cold-Calling the President 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are here this Monday to discuss sports media’s evolving coverage of athletes’ families and significant others after recent stories about Bill Belichick, Jax Ulbrich, and John Haliburton (1:00). Then, they run through a handful of bite-size topics, including a new entry in the running for worst question ever a…

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Miami Grand Prix: A Case Study in F1 Spectacle 54:35

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In this episode, Nick and Todd discuss the evolving spectacle of Formula 1, particularly focusing on the Miami Grand Prix. They explore the balance between entertainment and racing, the branding challenges faced by teams like Ferrari, and the need for F1 to connect with a broader audience while maintaining its core racing identity. The conversation…

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The Bill Belichick Interview Heard Round the World, Plus: Mike Tirico on a Horse Named "Journalism" 1:22:14

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Hello media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday edition, Bryan and Joel dig deeper into the strange Bill Belichick CBS news interview that recently went viral after Jordon Hudson, his girlfriend, interrupted the interview multiple times (1:00). Then, they discuss the fallout and media fervor from the Jax Ulbrich–Shedeur Sanders NFL draft prank ca…

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202: Why we need to play the long game 11:44

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Get my emails: https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter When it comes to success, business, relationships, community building in your vegan/conscious business...think in decades, not in months. Here's why it's important for all of us to play the long game, and how it'll help us sustain better.

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61 - Sorry, WHAT Gave You Thrush?! (& More Safe Sex Tips) 41:05

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You know what time it is... it's Leave A Message with your hosts Ally & G and this week, in our quest to answer all of life's most burning questions, we're asking: To pee or not to pee? Well, peeing is usually the answer. As we once again take to the streets to solve the Gally's problems - from public embarrassment to big life changes and even some…

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A Deluge of Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Takes. Plus: Kara Voght on the Embattled White House Correspondents' Dinner. 1:08:17

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Hello media consumers! Bryan and David are back to opine on the overwhelming amount of content that has come from Shedeur Sanders sliding in the NFL draft (1:00), including a bizarre story line about the son of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator prank-calling Sanders (22:00). Then, they run through a handful of smaller stories from the week…

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The Politics of Formula 1 Is Already On Full Display This Season 1:02:30

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In this episode of the Exhaust Notes Formula One podcast, the hosts dive into various topics surrounding the latest F1 race, including Max Verstappen's controversial penalty, Ferrari's impressive pit stop, and the dynamics within the Williams team. They also discuss the future of Aston Martin under Adrian Newey's influence and the upcoming changes …

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201: Treat every new business or project you start as a relationship not an affair 7:46

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https://www.veganosaurus.com/newsletter The spark of new relationship energy is wonderful when you start something, but is all that passion sustainable? How do you make sure what you begin lasts for the long haul?

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How the Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Is Being Covered. Plus, the NFL Draft Media Economy. 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday, Bryan and Joel discuss the Shannon Sharpe lawsuit, Stephen A. Smith’s role in negotiating ESPN’s public response to it, and how the rest of the media world has reacted to this news (10:00). Then, they assess new entries in the “worst question asked at the White House” genre (32:00) and talk about …

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60 - Girlfriends Are Forever, Boyfriends Are Just Temporary 39:36

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Ally & G hit 250K followers! And we're celebrating the achievement with balloons and, of course, a brand new episode of Leave A Message... just wait until you hear about how the fam celebrated though! Moving swiftly onto business... the gally's are being tested with questionable behaviour in friendships. After one listener had an... adult sleepover…