Manuel, the creative force behind The Manuel Fontes Show, delves into wide array of topics, covering everything from news and current events to the latest movies, captivating comic books, the thrilling world of sports, and the ever-evolving landscape of video games. I make an effort to inject humor into show and strive to provide commentary, I must admit that the research might not always be as rigorous as I would like it to be, but I offer a raw and authentic reaction and opinion to what's ...
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As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world's most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic medalists to Nobel laureates to Oscar winners. By diving inside their minds, Adam is on a mission to uncover bold insights and share sur ...
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The Underground Writing Podcast is an audio channel focusing on student writing. Flowing in and through this river, as it were, are interviews, guests, and organizational updates, as well as two smaller tributaries: Linebreak (a single piece of writing) and Kite (our student writing audio zine). We are a literature-based creative writing program serving migrant, incarcerated, recovery, and other at-need communities in Washington through literacy and personal transformation. We facilitate gen ...
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Hello I’m Sophie Ellis-Bextor and this is my new series Spinning Plates where I speak to busy working women, who also happen to be mothers, about how they make it work. I am a singer and have released 7 albums in-between having my 5 sons who are aged between 1 and 16 so I spin a few plates myself. Being a mother can be the most amazing thing.. but it can also be hard to find time for yourself and your own ambitions. I want to be a bit nosy and see how other people balance everything. Join me ...
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Three dudes talk about cool shit in regards to art, comics, movies, pop culture, and a menagerie of other goodies. We will sing our praises of what we love, and might touch on a few things that left us feeling a little meh. John Hageman started his professional comics career in 2006 with his weekly webcomic Social Vermyn, which ran until 2013. In 2015, Hageman began co-publishing the Rock and Roll Biographies comic series with ACME Ink. This led to the creation of 10 Ton Press which focuses ...
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These are the lost tapes of The Manuel Fontes Show spanning the last couple of years. That's a ton of content and I’m here to share it with you all in one podcast. It’s a place where you get to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, sit back and get your popcorn ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Intercept is proud to support and share episodes of Deconstructed and Intercepted from our colleagues at Drop Site News, as well as other partner content, that highlights important political stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Journalist and presenter Harriet Robinson meets inspirational people whose actions are influencing big environmental shifts.Wannabe Greener aims to make the eco movement accessible for everyone, encouraging positive action through small achievable changes that benefit ourselves, as well as the environment. Honing in on a single topic each episode, these fun, yet in-depth, discussions break down eco myths and offer advice and tips for those wanting to follow in their footsteps.https://twitter ...
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E-214: So many silly laws being passed and the Epstein files are being released
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59:58Today we learned about the Crown Law in Pennsylvania and the head tax in Chicago. Gavin promised to build 150 temporary houses by the summer of 2026, and we believe him this time, lol. Donald Trump also approved the release of the Epstein files. RUMBLE Stretchgoose X Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X SUBSTACK stretchgoose | Substack Don't forget to…
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Talking people out of hate with Daryl Davis and former neo-Nazi Jeff Schoep
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41:39The Ku Klux Klan is one of the tightest-knit White supremacist groups in America—once someone joins, they’re usually in for life. But since the 1980s, over 200 members have renounced their affiliation, and all give credit to the same man: a Black jazz musician named Daryl Davis. In this episode, Adam is joined by Daryl and Jeff Schoep, a former lea…
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Amanda Ross is a highly influential TV producer who has brought us the likes of Saturday Kitchen which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, the Richard and Judy show which ran for 9 years, and the book show, Between the Covers, which she is now touring live and presenting herself. Amanda and her husband and business partner Simon Ross, own an…
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Thousands of emails have been released, but what do they actually reveal? Most mention Trump and other high-profile figures, yet don’t directly implicate them in any crimes. Jasmine Crockett keeps calling Trump a pedophile, while Dan Goldman suddenly seems concerned about a “cover-up.” Then Texas Republican Lance Gooden asks them both a straightfor…
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I’ve finally done it again—lol—venturing back into the social media world with Rumble, X, and Substack. RUMBLE Stretchgoose X Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X SUBSTACK stretchgoose | Substack Don't forget to visit Aspire Healthy Energy Drinks and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order. Email: [email protected] Help…
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E- 211: The economy, EBT, and yes, Matt Walsh
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42:13Today on the show, we take a look at the state of the economy and ask, how bad is EBT really? Spoiler alert: it’s not as bad as people make it out to be. We’ll also dig a bit deeper into the ongoing Matt Walsh saga. Articles: ScénarioÉco_10_Nov_2025_EN markets.financialcontent.com/worldnow.ktul/article/marketminute-2025-11-7-us-labor-market-flashes…
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E- 210: The kids keep fighting and the shutdown is over
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49:29Over the past week or so, I've been listening to all these public spats and have come to the conclusion that it's all just theater. None of it feels real, and everyone is playing a character. Nick Fuentes is like a supervillain, while Ben Shapiro comes across as a kind of Professor X. Anyway, the shutdown is effectively over, and the Democratic Par…
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Living each day like it’s your first with Suleika Jaouad
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42:01Suleika Jaouad is the author of the memoir Between Two Kingdoms and the new Book of Alchemy—she’s also a lifelong journaler. In this episode, Adam and Suleika reflect on how Suleika’s journaling practice has helped her through cancer, discuss the art and science of journaling, and brainstorm creative ways to incorporate it into reflection and relat…
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Dame Jacinda Ardern is the former prime minister of New Zealand, who was elected in 2017 and in post for 6 years. In 2018 she became the second elected World leader to ever give birth. Her partner Clarke (often referred to as 'first bloke'!) frequently took on the role of stay-at-home dad. Together they took baby Neve with them to many important me…
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Malala Yousafzai on redefining resilience and prioritizing joy
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44:13Malala Yousafzai is an activist for girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history. In her new book, Finding My Way, is her effort to take control of her story after becoming a public figure at a young age. In this episode, Malala and Adam talk about the pressures of childhood fame, Malala’s struggles wit…
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Joy Harjo on Poetry and Pursuit of the Common Good (from No Small Endeavor)
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48:38Sharing an episode of the No Small Endeavor podcast. These days, our culture is marked by political unrest, polarization and anxiety. Beauty and art feel like a luxury, or even a distraction. In a special series, No Small Endeavor is asking: What if art, beauty and poetry are exactly what we need to face the crisis at hand? Can poetry help us prote…
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Fiona Bell is the founder of Their Nibs clothing brand which specialises in night wear. I first came across Fiona’s shop when pushing my eldest son around Ladbroke Grove in his buggy in the mid naughties. And I still think she makes the loveliest pyjamas in the land! Fiona has a 25 year old son Finn and an adoptive daughter Maggie who is 11. We tal…
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For weeks now, these two titans of the political landscape have been trading blows over what is essentially sheer nonsense. I make it a point to highlight that they are both just small fish in the vast ocean of life. Don't forget to visit Aspire Healthy Energy Drinks and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order. Email: str…
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Show Notes: Today’s student writing is a poem is by Cristian, a student at our workshop site inside Skagit County Juvenile Detention. Some items mentioned in—or aligned with—today’s episode // Announcements: 1. Remember that you can watch a short film of the featured poem today on our website under the “Collaborations” tab—choose “FilmVerse,” and y…
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In this episode, I completely lose my temper and let all my frustrations spill out onto the world. I also thank everyone that has ever listened or subscribed to the show over the years. Don't forget to visit Aspire Healthy Energy Drinks and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order. Email: [email protected] Help the sh…
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E-207: Soft Language is ruining the world.
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57:44In this episode, we discuss how language contributes to the dumbing down of society, and using an example from George Carlin is always a great choice. Gavin Newsom keeps making false claims about his record, and Dirty Soda gets a food review that is absolutely hilarious. Don't forget to visit Aspire Healthy Energy Drinks – Aspire Drinks and use the…
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Well, the shutdown is now in day 24, or maybe 27—who can even keep track anymore? One thing's for sure, though, I know who's to blame, and their mascot is a donkey. Nowadays, everyone with even the slightest following on social media seems to have an opinion, and some guy named Malcolm is trying to convince you that the Republicans want you to star…
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Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning musician, an exceptional teacher and communicator, and a rousing innovator onstage. Jacob joins Adam in front of a live audience at TED to give an interactive performance and share his perspective on audience participation, his insights on communication, and his unconventional approach to making music that defies g…
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Lavina Mehta MBE is a health campaigner, a personal trainer, and an author. She came to my notice during Covid when she started doing weekly exercises on YouTube with her mother-in-law. She’s just published her book The Feel Good Fix which is designed to improve your health during menopause, and presents her idea of exercise snacking - incorporatin…
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E-205: Trump issues a pardon and cancels student debt????
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37:48It's another day in the news cycle that makes me question my political leanings. The president pardons George Santos after condemning the Biden administration for doing the same, then adds student debt to the pile after calling Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan unconstitutional. Of course, we end up listening to a very disingenuous Steven Crowder. …
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The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
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36:41As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this episode, Adam and Andrew riff on what makes a great conversation and compare notes on their best and worst interviews—including when Elon Musk told Bob Iger to f*** off. They also investigate what Andrew …
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Lara Maiklem is an author and a mudlark. She told me there’s nothing she likes more than kneeling on the banks of the River Thames for 5-6 hours at a time, scanning the mud for tiny treasures which are twice daily being given up by the tide! Lara shares her fascinating finds on Instagram, where I've been following her for a while. Her favourite fin…
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The Democrats are continuing their PR tour across social media, TV, and podcasts, aiming to gain attention during the shutdown. Bernie Sanders and AOC are hosting a CNN town hall, JoJo from Jerz claims nothing was great under Trump, and Adam Mockler is pointing fingers at Republicans for the issues. Get your case of Aspire energy at: aspiredrinks.c…
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Today, it's all about the government shutdown, the childish behavior from the Democratic Party, and the idea that it's the Republicans' fault. I tried to address this topic without using foul language, but I just couldn't. We then spent a few minutes tackling another podcast called Financial Audit, where the host, Caleb Hammer, comes across as a se…
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What being a lawyer taught John Grisham about writing novels
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34:15John Grisham is the author of over 50 #1 bestselling novels, including A Time To Kill and The Pelican Brief—but before he became the preeminent writer of legal thrillers, he had a tumultuous career as a lawyer. Adam and John discuss how John’s experience in the courtroom inspires his fiction, and how it has continued to shape his perspective on sto…
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Julia Samuel is a psychotherapist and an author, who is best known as a grief counsellor. She was one of the founders of Child Bereavement UK which has just had its 30th anniversary. She has an agony aunt column for Times Luxury, she has a podcast, and she sees about 15 clients a week, describing that as ‘the heart of me’. She has 4 grown up childr…
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With this rabbit hole I've decided to explore over the next 200 episodes, my plan is to respond to and call out others in this industry for the nonsense that comes out of their mouths. Today on the Kings Beat podcast, I endured poor camera quality, people walking out, and a whole lot of unrelated chatter instead of sports talk. Email: stretchgoose@…
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E-201: Famous people have ruined podcasting
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41:42According to the Hollywood Reporter and Success.com, the podcast space is considered oversaturated. Naturally, many famous personalities, from Marc Maron to Theo Von, have agreed with this sentiment. After listening to a "new" podcast, I'm convinced this is the fault of those very same famous people. Articles: Are There Too Many Podcasts? | SUCCESS…
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What we’re getting wrong about mental health with RaQuel Hopkins
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33:53RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our capacity instead of simply coping with emotional wounds, and address …
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Janette Manrara is a dancer and choreographer who we first got to know as one of the professional dancers in the UK on Strictly Come Dancing, and who now presents its sister show ‘It Takes Two’. Janette is married to fellow dancer Aljaz Skorjanec and together they have a 2 year old Lyra. Janette and I talked about her start in life as daughter of a…
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Show Notes: Today’s featured poem, “My Voice Ran Away” was by Xaiviar. You can support students like Xaiviar by spreading the word about our podcast, purchasing student writing anthologies in our website store, and donating to help our ongoing work via our website’s secure donation portal. https://undergroundwriting.org/donate Some items connected …
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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …
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Anya Lautenbach is a gardener who I discovered on Instagram as anya_thegarden_fairy. From Poland originally, Anya moved to to the UK 17 years ago and has two boys aged 12 and 14. We talked about the grief which Anya has experienced because of her sister having two sons with a rare genetic condition which turned out to be terminal. Anya explained ho…
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E-200: TOM HOMAN TAKES A BRIBE AND MORE EPSTEIN
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42:08It's the 200th episode, so why not poke fun at some internet political commentators? Border czar Tom Homan takes a bribe, and a heated exchange on the House floor reveals just how much the Democrats really care about Epstein. And, of course, France does something ridiculous as usual. Articles: Republicans Vote 51–49 to Defeat Epstein Amendment News…
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Matthew McConaughey on avoiding cynicism and finding gratitude
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34:41Matthew McConaughey is the Academy Award-winning star of Dallas Buyers Club, Dazed and Confused, and Interstellar. But he’s not just an actor—he’s also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, teacher, and prolific writer. His second book, Poems and Prayers, was built on decades of his journal entries, poems, and life lessons learned. In this episode, Matt…
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Jo-Ann D’Costa-Manuel is a charity pioneer. She received an OBE for her years of voluntary work raising the profile of hidden disabilities. She persuaded airlines to recognise green lanyards with sunflowers, as a symbol of a family member flying with a hidden disability. She was also behind the ‘quiet hour’ in supermarkets to help children like her…
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E-199: THE LEFT ACTS LIKE THEY ARE DEVOID OF VIOLENCE
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55:40IN THIS MIDDLE OF THE WEEK EPISODE, I FINALLY GIVE IN AND TEAR INTO THE LEFT. WE LISTEN TO DAVID PAKMAN SPEW UTTER BULLSHIT OUT OF HIS FACE HOLE AND I SPEND THE ENTIRE HOUR GOING THROUGH SOME OF HIS BULLSHIT TAKES. ALSO, I PLAY 10 YEARS' WORTH OF CLIPS IN ONE OF MY BIGGEST MONTAGES I THINK I'VE EVER DONE TO DEMOSTRATE THE LEFTS ABILITY TO SPEW HATE…
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For some reason, major food companies like Kraft Foods and Heinz Ketchup don't seem to get along, M&M's is buying Pringles, and there are more and more mergers happening. Articles: mergers and acquisitions - Page 1 | Beverage Industry Mergers and acquisitions: 2024’s biggest food and beverage deals | FoodBev Media Mars buys Kellanova, maker of Chee…
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Igniting curiosity with Sean The Science Kid
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34:03At just 10 years old, Sean The Science Kid is our youngest guest ever. Sean is an internet educator with a voracious appetite for learning and a contagious passion for sharing his knowledge. In this episode, Adam chats with Sean and his mother Eunice about the origins of Sean’s curiosity, his strategies for breaking down complex science concepts, a…
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