Best Lyle George Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 296: DEAN SPADE returns to give ADVICE on 1:13:36

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We are over the moon to welcome back friend to the show DEAN SPADE to give advice on political divides with family, the term "emotional affairs", grief, ageism and the romance myth, friend breakups/makeups, boundaries with your date's ex, coworkers and MORE with my very special guest, Dean spade. PLUS advice on looming pet grief, with an extra bit …

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The 2025 National Security Strategy 1:11:50

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay offered their reactions to the Trump Administration's new 2025 National Security Strategy (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf). In this conversation, A.J. and John discussed the strategy's recommendations as they relate to (o…

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Nuclear South Asia with Sahar Khan 46:48

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In this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Sahar Khan, an independent national security analyst who focuses on nonproliferation, strategic stability, counterterrorism, and crisis management in Southern Asia. Previously, Dr. Khan was the Deputy Director and Senior Fellow of South Asia at the Stimson Center, a Re…

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What is an "America First" Nuclear Strategy? with Sumantra Maitra 1:00:49

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In this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Dr. Sumantra Maitra about what an "America First" nuclear strategy might look like. Dr. Maitra is the Director of Research and Outreach at the American Ideas Institute and a Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America. He is also the author of The Sources of Russi…

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Trading with the Enemy with Mariya Grinberg 54:00

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In this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Mariya Grinberg about her new book Trade in War: Economic Cooperation Across Enemy Lines (https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501782442/trade-in-war/), why states may trade with their adversaries during wartime, and the relationship between economic interdepe…

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Exploring a Christian Perspective in American Culture 1:58:47

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Today’s episode is a little different. Scott Walker, the Anglican Warrior, is back to host the 10:16 Man. He will be interviewing Nathan Betts. Nathan is a husband, father, pastor at Highlands Community Church in Renton, Wa, an apologist and a writer. He has written blogs, a book, and for publications such as the Seattle Times. For more on Nathan B…

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The Trillion Dollar War Machine with William Hartung and Ben Freeman 58:48

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In this week's edition of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with William Hartung and Ben Freeman of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft about their new book The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home. You can buy the book here: https://www.amaz…

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Special: Why World War I Matters for Realists 1:07:55

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On this special Armistice Day/Veterans Day episode of Security Dilemma, the Society's John Gay, Scott McCann, and Julie Thompson-Gomez discussed their experience as part of the Society's Strategic Leaders Fellowship study trip to World War I sites in France, as well as what lessons the First World War has for contemporary statecraft. Listeners can …

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Losing a Taiwan War? with Lyle Goldstein 1:13:31

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Lyle Goldstein of Defense Priorities and the Watson Institute at Brown University about his recent paper series "Target Taiwan," which argues that a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan could be costlier and less winnable for the United States than conventional wisdom asses…

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First Among Equals with Emma Ashford 54:05

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Emma Ashford, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center's Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy program, about her new book First Among Equals: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World. In this episode, we discussed the new book and why realism is necessary in an era of multipo…

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How Have Allies Responded to U.S. Retrenchment? with Miranda Priebe 46:17

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and Adam Abdel-Qader spoke with Miranda Priebe, the Director of the Center for Analysis of U.S. Grand Strategy at RAND. Dr. Priebe's work has focused on grand strategy, the future of the international order, and the effects of U.S. forward presence. In this episode, we discussed the implicati…

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"Good To Go" - with Professor George Hissung 2:17:53

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Special: Discussing George Washington's Farewell Address 1:24:23

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay conducts a full reading of George Washington's Farewell Address, which raised concerns that listeners may find resonate today about foreign influence of U.S. foreign policy, alliance entrapment, and more. The reading is followed by a discussion with co-host A.J. Manuzzi about whether Washington's…

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The Twelve-Day War and Careers in OSINT with Decker Eveleth 56:11

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at the federally funded nonprofit research and analysis organization CNA. Decker specializes in open-source analysis of foreign nuclear postures, as well as ballistic and cruise missile forces in the Middle East and Asia. I…

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A Veteran’s Journey from 9/11 to Restraint with John Byrnes 41:44

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi spoke with John Byrnes, the Strategic Director of Concerned Veterans for America to discuss how his experiences being at Ground Zero on 9/11 and serving in America's post-9/11 wars shifted his perspective on U.S. foreign policy to a belief in realism and restraint. Mr. Byrnes joined the Marin…

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The Middle East, Silicon Valley, and the Revolving Door with Jonathan Guyer 1:07:07

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Jonathan Guyer of the Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group. Jonathan is the Program Director of IGA's flagship Independent America program, which is focused on interrogating the conventional wisdom of US foreign policy and informing the public about America’s …

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The Global Nuclear Supply Chain and Energy Security with Ted Jones 43:43

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Ted Jones, the Senior Director for National Security and International Programs at the Nuclear Energy Institute. An expert on international energy markets and nuclear trade policy, he leads initiatives related to nuclear energy exports. In addition to his work on…

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Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Madison Schramm 48:05

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Madison Schramm about why liberal democracies often initiate wars against dictatorships.Dr. Schramm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Stimson Center’s Reimagining…

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Special: Discussing John Quincy Adams' "Monsters to Destroy" Speech 1:15:24

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay conducts a full reading of John Quincy Adams' July 4, 1821 "Monsters to Destroy" speech (which warned the United States against overreach abroad in the name of liberty), followed by a discussion with co-host A.J. Manuzzi about the enduring relevance of Adams' words for U.S. statecraft. You can re…

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What Would a Global Posture Review Look Like Under Restraint? with Dan Caldwell and Jennifer Kavanagh 58:54

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Dan Caldwell and Jennifer Kavanagh about their recent Defense Priorities explainer on U.S. defense posture under a grand strategy of restraint. Dan Caldwell is a former senior adviser to the Secretary of Defense and worked on the Trump 2024 transition team. He is…

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Episode 295 DEAN SPADE returns to give ADVICE on gossip, boundaries, control, helping friends in hard times & MORE. 48:31

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We are over the moon to welcome back friend to the show DEAN SPADE for some advice on love, liberation, intergenerational dating, boundaries and MORE. Dean joined me in honor of his new podcast, Love in a F*cked Up World. We will be posting the third episode, with guests Tourmaline and Morgan Bassichis, in our podcast stream alongside this episode.…

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Episode 294 QUEER ULTIMATUM & AND JUST LIKE THAT s3e7 with JOAN LUBIN 1:40:09

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Today on Sagittarian Matters we are completing our Ultimatum Queer Love s2 coverage by talking with reality dating competition show enthusiast and expert, Joan Lubin. In the second part of the show, we recapped season 3 episode 7 of And Just Like That, the episode where everyone (except the known Broadway stars) sang karaoke, The Woman shared a dri…

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Episode 293 QUEER ULTIMATUM Finale with Karen Tongson, Poulomi Saha & Greta LaFleur 1:11:17

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We are over the moon to present you with the finale of our 3-part Queer Ultimatum crossover coverage with Nicole's other podcast, The Gaymazing Race. In this episode, titled MAGAN MOANS SADLY, Nicole and Karen Tongson are joined by professors Poulomi Saha and Greta LaFleur to discuss the Ultimatum Queer Love REUNION and provide final thoughts and c…

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Regime Change and Spheres of influence with Lindsey O'Rourke 49:59

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and Michelle Newby spoke with Dr. Lindsey O'Rourke, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She’s the author of Covert Regime Change: America’s Secret Cold War, which catalogues and analyses Co…

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Episode 292 QUEER ULTIMATUM s2 Overview with Karen Tongson, Dani Wassell, and Amanda Faye Jiminez 1:37:43

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We are over the moon to present our 2nd of 3 Queer Ultimatum crossover episodes with The Gaymazing Race. Creator of the Ultimatum Fantasy League Dani Wassel, and raconteur, writer and performer Amanda-Faye Jimenez join Karen Tongson and Nicole to process everything from "The Choice" to "Ultimatum Day." We discuss a range of topics from trial spouse…

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East Asia: Balancing or Bandwagoning? with Kyuri Park 1:00:32

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and new guest co-host Michelle Newby, Programs Director at Defense Priorities and a 2024 JQAS Strategic Leaders Fellow, spoke with Kyuri Park. Dr. Park is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Security and Foreign Policy Initiative at the Global Research Institute and a faculty affiliate of the Publ…

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Episode 291 QUEER ULTIMATUM s2 with Karen Tongson, Poulomi Saha, and Greta LaFleur 1:13:49

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We are over the moon to present you with this crossover episode with Nicole's other podcast, The Gaymazing Race. TGR returns with 3 special bonus episodes on season 2 of THE ULTIMATUM: QUEER LOVE. Karen and Nicole gather queer experts, friends of the pod and Ultimatum enthusiasts to join them in astute, if also sometimes raw and raunchy assessments…

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Israel-Iran War Update and the Politics of War with Iran with John Gay 36:02

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On this off-cycle episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay sat down with A.J. Manuzzi to discuss Iran's 6/20 missile attacks on Israel, why deeper U.S. involvement could lead to mission creep and shifting goals, and congressional efforts to block unauthorized U.S. entry into the war.

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Sarah Streyder on Why Restraint Matters for Military Families 45:32

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Sarah Streyder, the Executive Director of the Secure Families Initiative, a national organization that mobilizes military families to advocate for a less militarized foreign policy. Sarah is the spouse of an active-duty service member in the Space Force and was n…

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Iran War Expert John Gay on What's Next After Israeli Strikes 23:49

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On this impromptu episode of Security Dilemma, the Society's Executive Director John Gay sat down with SD cohost A.J. Manuzzi to discuss Israel's June 12 strikes on Iranian nuclear and regime targets, and several potential decisions the Iranians could make to retaliate, as well as what it all means for U.S. policy.…

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Khurram Dastgir Khan on Conflict in South Asia and US-Pakistan Relations 57:24

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Khurram Dastgir Khan. Mr. Khan is a former member of Pakistan's cabinet, having led the ministries of Energy, Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Commerce since 2014. He served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 2008 and 2023. Our conversation cov…

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Michael Brenes on Great Power Rivalry's Threat to Peace and Democracy 52:00

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Michael Brenes. Dr. Brenes is Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and Lecturer in History at Yale University. His research interests include United States foreign policy, political history, and political economy. He is the author of For Mig…

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Candace Rondeaux on the Wagner Group 49:31

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Candace Rondeaux, the author of Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos. She serves as the Senior Director for the Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics programs at New America, and is a professor of practice at Arizon…

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Episode 290 ALISON BECHDEL 50:51

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Alison Bechdel returns to the podcast to talk about drawing goats, making a living as a lesbian and her new book SPENT! Alison Bechdel is a Virgo friend to the show and the author of the comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, and the graphic memoirs Fun Home, Art you My Mother and The Secret to Superhuman Strength. She joined me in the Sagittarian Mat…

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Daniel McCarthy on Liberalism and Empire 58:18

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Daniel McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Age. Mr. McCarthy is a leading light in the conservative movement for a more restrained U.S. foreign policy. He is a regular contributor to The Spectator, and the former editor of The American Conservative, the magazine founded by co…

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Curt Mills on Trump's Foreign Policy 100 Days In 46:58

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Curt Mills, the Executive Director of The American Conservative, where he previously served as senior reporter and contributing editor. He specializes in foreign policy and campaign coverage. Our conversation touched on some of the Trump Administration's seminal initiatives, …

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Jon “Nasty” Mirasty Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles April 30 2025 1:34:37

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former enforcer and Shoresy star Jon Mirasty joins Chris Nilan to discuss his upbringing in Saskatchewan, his approach to fighting, the worst injury he suffered, his favourite year with the Syracuse Crunch, his experience playing in Russia, the transition out of hockey, playing Jim on the hit TV show Shoresy and…

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Former Canadien Lyle Odelein Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles April 23 2025 1:13:42

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former Montreal Canadien Lyle Odelein joins Chris Nilan to discuss his hockey career, his physical style of play, winning the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens, being the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, his major health scare that kept him in a 4-month coma and required multiple organ transplants an…

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John Vick on Africa and the Middle East 46:31

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and Michael Culp spoke with John Vick, the Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America. John Vick enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2003, and deployed to al-Anbar, Iraq in 2005. He has also served in the Navy, mobilizing twice in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and he continues to serve in…

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Former Hab & Stanley Cup Champ Mathieu Dandenault Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles Apr 16 25 1:21:53

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former Montreal Canadiens defenseman and 3-time Stanley Cup champion with the Detroit Red Wings Mathieu Dandenault joins Chris Nilan to discuss his career, winning 3 Stanley Cups, Scotty Bowman, the current Montreal Canadiens team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sabreena Croteau on the Economic Drivers of Naval Force Structure 45:04

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interviewed Sabreena Croteau. Sabreena is a Research Fellow at Defense Priorities and recently defended her dissertation to earn her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Her dissertation, titled “Security the Seas: The Political Economy of Naval Fo…

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Aude Darnal on the Global South in the Trump Era 1:02:34

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Aude Darnal, a Research Analyst and Project Manager at the Stimson Center, and the founder and leader of the Global South in the World Order Project — hosted by the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program. Prior to joining Stimson, Aude served as an associate direc…

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Former Canadiens Defenceman Mike Weaver Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles April 8 2025 1:18:18

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Weaver joins Chris Nilan to discuss his career, his playoff run with the Canadiens, defying all odds to make the NHL, the current Habs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Former NHLer Dennis Maruk Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles March 26 2025 1:14:57

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHLer Dennis Maruk joins Chris Nilan to discuss the backstory behind his famous facial hair, making his way into the NHL as an undersized player, how he was able to have so much success in the NHL, the most memorable moment of his career, his post-hockey struggles and much more! Learn more about your ad c…

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Episode 289 TRAITORS finale & reunion recap with Beaux Lyles-Lamotte 1:09:34

9M ago1:09:34

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We are over the moon to welcome back birthday twin to the show BEAUX LYLES-LAMOTTE to discuss the finale, reunion, and episode 10 of TRAITORS. Plus, Nicole's most recent and bizarre travel innovation. Beaux Lyles-Lamotte is an honored sagittarius and the witch behind Magic Hour Candles. They love reality t.v. and have been offering their Housewife …

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Episode 288 LOVE IS BLIND finale & reunion recap with Dr. Joan Lubin 1:38:48

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Wedding bells are ringing and longboards are rolling as we recap the FINALE and REUNION of Love is Blind with friend to the show, Dr. Joan Lubin. Joan joined me in the Sagittarian Matters Social Distancing Studios to recap the finale and reunion of a show that feels like a self-styled lobotomy, Love Is Blind, season 8. Dr. Joan Lubin is a major rea…

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Former Canadien Lucien DeBlois Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles March 19 2025 1:25:16

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHLer Lucien DeBlois joins Chris Nilan to discuss his upbringing in Joliette, falling in love with the game of hockey, his lengthy career in the NHL, stories from winning the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens, playing for the infamous Michel Bergeron and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Is a Career in Political Risk Right for You? 47:57

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Is a career in political risk right for you? On March 13, JQAS recorded a webinar about careers in the private geopolitical risk sector with several alumni of the Society. The panelists and co-hosts John Allen Gay and Julie Thompson-Gomez discussed what a typical day in the life for someone in the industry looks like, how prospective applicants can…

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Former NHL Enforcer Georges Laraque Joins Chris Nilan! | The Sick Podcast - Raw Knuckles March 12 2025 1:13:15

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque joins Chris Nilan to discuss his career, growing up with racism in hockey, being an enforcer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Sick Podcast

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Spencer Ackerman on the Global War on Terror and Biden's Legacy 58:54

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Spencer Ackerman, a Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award-winning reporter, who has covered the War on Terror and U.S. foreign policy for The New Republic, Wired, The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and Zeteo. He is also the author of Reign of Terror: How the 9/11…