Best Neil Collins Podcasts (2026)

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Is Heaven a Place on Earth? with Deepak Chopra 40:52

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Hasan sits down with author and speaker, Deepak Chopra, to chat about his AI chatbot, why he left Transcendental Meditation, and his friendship with Michael Jackson. Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctors appointments. Go to https://zocdoc.com/HASAN to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. This message is sponsored by Zocdo…

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Episode 138: Amy Ginger, National Leased Housing Association & Fairfax County Government 33:03

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Amy Ginger joins ChangeMakers with Katie Goar for a grounded conversation on what works in affordable housing and what slows progress. Drawing on more than 25 years across HUD, local government, and national leadership, Amy explains why Housing Choice Vouchers matter, why utilization dropped after the pandemic, and what housing authorities do every…

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New Year Special: The Guinness Scandal 29:37

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It's often seen as the point where the City dumped its old gentlemanly mores ("My word is my bond") for a new "win at all costs" culture - one that the UK's new regulatory regime singularly failed to quell. But what was the Guinness Scandal of the 1980s all about, why was it important, and what were its consequences? Forty years on, we talk to auth…

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Best of Season 2: Hasan's Most Unhinged Moments 27:31

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From quizzing Neil DeGrasse Tyson to interrupting Ken Burns—and even getting Dr. Becky to wrestle Hasan’s iPad away from him—we’re revisiting the wildest, cringiest, and most unhinged moments of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know Season 2. Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemo…

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Ranking James Cameron from Terminator to Avatar: Fire and Ash 1:29:37

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Merry Christmas! Now that Avatar: Fire and Ash* has been released across the world, and is currently on course to cross a billion at the global box office, we decided to review all nine of James Cameron's films and pick our top three. Whether time-travelling Terminators, domestic epics with spies, deepsea miners encountering NTIs, diamond heisting …

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Introducing: Alive with Steve Burns 30:31

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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. And this week, we’re here to tell you about it. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money…

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A Deeply Unserious India-Pakistan Summit with Kumail Nanjiani 59:47

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Hasan sits down with actor and comedian, Kumail Nanjiani, to talk about his new special, NIGHT THOUGHTS, speaking Urdu, and their different takes on pets and therapy. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe for yourself, or send it as a gift and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan for a limite…

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609. Stephen King Movies: The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, The Mist (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer) 2:05:01

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Stephen King movie adaptations The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, and The Mist. Time stamps: The Running Man (17:44), The Long Walk (47:14), The Dead Zone (1:10:45), The Mist (1:30:20). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. L…

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I Made Malcolm Gladwell Cry 1:02:29

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Hasan sits down with author, Malcolm Gladwell, to discuss the new season of his podcast REVISIONIST HISTORY and the profound impact it had on him, why his books have such wide appeal, and his take on working from home. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code hasan at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/hasan …

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BLRH On the Road w/ Daniel Collins (Strategies Group) 20:08

21d ago20:08

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Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the second time in history! Listen along as Neil and Austin interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our next episode of this series features Neil and Austin sitting down with Daniel Collins (Strat…

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608. The Best of Larry Niven Part 3 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:40:34

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the last nine stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Flatlander” (2:06), “The Borderland of Sol” (17:15), “The Magic Goes Away” (31:40), “A Teardrop Falls” (44:00), “The Return of William Proxmire” (49:43), “Limits” (57:45), “Smut Talk” (1:07:21), “The Missing Mass” (1:12:35), “Caut…

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Netflix Buys WB; Our Warner Bros. Draft 1:24:17

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With WB entering a new era, and the shock news that Netflix are taking control of them, we dug into the studio’s back catalogue and picked our three favourite WB films. We discuss the studio's legacy, its origin and history, and share our own backlot adventures along the way. As always, we’d love to hear your picks. You can contact the show at best…

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EP 49: Good Money (with George Selgin) 55:00

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Join Russell Napier and American economist George Selgin as they discuss George’s book, ‘Good Money – Birmingham Button Makers, the Royal Mint and the Beginnings of Modern Coinage 1775-1821’. George’s colourful and impeccably researched insights into what served as money more than two hundred years ago remain every bit as relevant today. www.librar…

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Senator Alex Padilla: How Democrats Can Win in 2026 1:02:02

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Hasan sits down with California Senator Alex Padilla to discuss his frustration with his Senate colleagues during the government shutdown, criticisms of how Democrats approach immigration, and his run in with Kristi Noem's goons. Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop jlab.com and use code HASAN for 15% off your order today. Exclusiv…

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Episode/Pennod 26 | Ash Cooke: Topper - Something To Tell Her 1:21:34

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Ash Cooke is our guest for this episode. We talk to Ash about his time with John Peel faves Derrero, his long standing experimental projects Pulco and Chow Mwng. Theme Tune: KEYS - There's No I In Teams Closing track: Ifan Rhys - Casglu Cwsg X: https://x.com/welshmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welshmusicpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See …

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How Britain Lost Its Shipbuilding Industry 30:51

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Everyone knows that Britain once built almost all the world's ships, and now builds almost none. But what were the steps by which this mighty activity disintegrated? And no less importantly, how did it climb so high in the first place, when the US was the world's biggest ship building nation in the early 19th century? What are the economics of ship…

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Malala and Hasan Squash Their Beef 54:19

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Hasan sits down with Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, to discuss her new memoir FINDING MY WAY, the importance of astrology within female friendships, and to finally squash their beef. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just…

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Episode 137: Dennis C. Shea, Executive Vice President, J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy 32:41

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Affordable housing is no longer a coastal issue or a niche policy topic. It touches every community, every income bracket, and every generation. In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar speaks with Dennis Shea, Executive Director of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy, about why housing affordability has shifted from a “silent cr…

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EP 48: Shelf Life #9 (with Jonathan Ford & Neil Collins) 50:23

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There's a festive feeling in the air for the last Shelf Life episode of the year, in which our guests are Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins. The pair are co-presenters of A Long Time In Finance, a history of finance podcast, which is now part of the Library of Mistakes family. Jonathan and Neil talked to us about their background as financial journali…

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Pluribus and Post-Apocalypse Picks 1:06:09

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With Pluribus on TV, we dove headfirst into the wasteland to pick our top three post-apocalypse films (and comics?). From the classics to the deep cuts, we went through the irradiated lot. You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast. You…

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Nittany Extra - November 28th, 2025 (Coaching Search & Rutgers) 26:57

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella talk about Penn State's win over Nebraska, the coaching search for the next Nittany Lions head coach, and a candidate that has perhaps flown under the radar. Nittany Extra is sponsored by Apella Wealth in Wyomissing.By 830 WEEU "The Voice of Berks and Beyond"

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Why Your Dad Loves Ken Burns 54:57

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Hasan sits down with docu-legend Ken Burns to discuss his new film on the American Revolution, why all of our dads love him so much, and to try his best to get a word in. Try Mill risk-free – and get $75 off with code HASAN at mill.com/hasan. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at on.auraframes.com/HASAN. Promo Code HASAN. Shop everything you need for Tha…

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607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer) 2:01:34

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, and Replicant. Time stamps: Timecop (15:21), Universal Soldier (41:27), Cyborg (1:01:35), Replicant (1:19:53). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your a…

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Nittany Extra - November 21st, 2025 (Greg Pickel & Nebraska) 26:56

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella are joined by fellow Penn State beat reporter Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated. The trio discuss Penn State snapping their losing streak last week, Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin as their next head coach, and discuss the upcoming game against Penn State alum Matt …

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Episode/Pennod 25 | Ani Glass: Geraint Jarman - Gwesty Cymru 1:26:57

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Ni nol! We're back! Ani Glass joins us for the first episode of a new series of the Welsh Music Podcast. Following the release of her amazing second album, Phantasmagoria, we talk to Ani about growing up in a multi-lingual household, her early pop career and finding herself creatively as Ani Glass. Theme Tune: KEYS - There's No I In Teams Closing t…

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Britain's Energy Disaster 31:00

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In the 19th century, Britain transformed itself into the workshop of the world by harnessing the power of coal and steam. Now a new energy revolution - that of renewable power - looks set to turn the UK into something closer to a workhouse inhabited by the destitute. But how did it all happen and why did politicians buy into it? We look at how Brit…

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Bonus - Patreon Preview 12:29

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Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our Patreon and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on patreon.com to find us. You can get in touch with us via the contact page at bestbitspodcast.com. In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, fro…

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The ACLU's War With Trump - with Anthony Romero 46:36

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Hasan sits down with ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero to chat through why it’s important to represent the NRA, what it’s like going toe to toe with the Supreme Court, and whether or not he misses George W. Bush. Right now, you can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/HASAN. Shop everything you need for Thanksgiving now at Whole Foods…

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Episode 136: Laura Archuleta, President and CEO, Jamboree Housing Corporation 41:00

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Episode 136: Laura Archuleta, President and CEO, Jamboree Housing Corporation On this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we meet Laura Archuleta, President and CEO of Jamboree Housing Corporation, one of California’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers serving more than 20,000 residents statewide. Laura shares how her mother’s exp…

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Prey It Ain't So, It's Predator Movie Rankings 1:38:29

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With the release of Predator: Badlands, we ranked every film in the near-forty year franchise to get our top three. As always, we’d love to hear your rankings. Did we get it right? Have you seen Predator: Badlands, what did you think? You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are…

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Nittany Extra - November 14th, 2025 (Matt Fortuna & Michigan State) 27:01

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella are joined by national college football writer Matt Fortuna. The trio discuss Penn State's season and where to go forward, and Rich gives his prediction for Penn State's upcoming game against Michigan State. Nittany Extra is sponsored by Apella Wealth in Wyomissing.…

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EP 47: Money and Empire (with Perry Mehrling) 53:56

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Join Russell Napier in discussion with author Perry Mehrling about the extraordinary life of Charles P. Kindleberger – central banker, US Department of State representative steering post-war German reconstruction, leading academic, and author of Manias, Panics And Crashes. Kindleberger was driven by the hope that, if he helped people understand how…

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606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha) 1:51:44

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Why the Stock Market Hasn’t Crashed Yet - with Paul Krugman 41:55

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Hasan sits down with Nobel-winning economist, former New York Times columnist and current Substacker Paul Krugman to talk about of the economic chaos Trump is unleashing, why the stock market doesn’t seem to hate it, and to get his thoughts on crypto (he’s not a fan). Try Mill risk-free – and get $75 off with code HASAN at mill.com/hasan. Shop ever…

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Nittany Extra - November 6th, 2025 (Neil Rudel & Indiana) 26:56

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella are joined by Penn State beat reporter Neil Rudel of the Altoona Mirror. The trio breakdown Penn State's upcoming game against Indiana and Curt Cignetti, while also discussing if there is a blueprint Penn State can take from Indiana to get the program back to an elite level…

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Barbarians at the Gate: A Short History of Private Equity 33:00

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From a few tiny funds in the 1970s, private equity has transformed the financial world and is now a $7 trillion industry, accounting for 30% of the US private sector economy. But how did it all happen, why have pension funds poured so much into these funds, and how do the practitioners get away with paying themselves such eye watering fees? We talk…

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How to Cover a Sh*tposting White House with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins 55:09

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Hasan sits down with CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins to talk about sharing a workspace with OAN, whether Zoom is destroying journalism, and to ask her when CNN will be hiring George Santos as an analyst. Shop everything you need for Thanksgiving now at Whole Foods Market 👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: outski…

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Scary Telly and the Stuff of Nightmares 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

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Oh, the horror! For our first Halloween inspired episode on this new pod, we’re shuffling and shambling about from one topic to another like zombies. We discuss our favourite horror films of the last twenty-five years, pick our favourite horror villains, and then list our top three TV scares. As always, we’d love to hear your picks. You can contact…

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Nittany Extra - October 31st, 2025 (Bill Rabinowitz & Ohio State) 26:55

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella are joined by Ohio State beat writer Bill Rabinowitz to discuss Penn State's upcoming game against the Ohio State Buckeyes and also discuss Bill's new book about the Buckeyes' national championship run last season. Nittany Extra is sponsored by Apella Wealth in Wyomissing.…

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EP 46: Shelf Life #8 (with Jen Mair) 42:23

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There's a student takeover for this episode of Shelf Life as the talented duo of Megan Day and Emilie Stewart interview Jen Mair. Jen is Chair of Future Asset, the charity which encourages young women to consider a career in finance. She is also Strategic Initiative Lead at Franklin Templeton and has wonderful insights about working in the sector, …

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Prince Harry Wants Big Tech to Stop Hacking Our Kids’ Brains 49:57

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Hasan talks to Prince Harry about how he’s settling into life in America, the danger of repeating the same mistakes with A.I. that we made with social media, and what a guy has to do around here to get knighted. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which bre…

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Interview with Veteran of 5 Space Shuttle Mission, Capt Robert "Hoot" Gibson 53:28

2M ago53:28

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Author, Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, & Veteran of 5 Space Shuttle Missions, Captain Robert "Hoot" Gibson discusses his books, as well as his fighter pilot experiences in the Vietnam War, & his Space Shuttle Missions...Including piloting the 1st untethered astronaut spacewalk mission STS-41B & his perilous top secret mission STS-27R…

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Episode 135: Neil Brickfield, Executive Director, Pinellas County Housing Authority 33:51

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In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we meet Neil Brickfield, Executive Director of the Pinellas County Housing Authority in Florida. Neil shares how his journey from running the Police Athletic League to leading one of the state’s largest housing authorities shaped his mission to serve families and seniors with dignity and stability. H…

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Remixed: Sleeper - Jon Stewart 18:05

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Jon Stewart of Sleeper joins me for this REMIXED edition of the Indie Alternative Podcast. This re-edited version focuses on the music and the story behind the band. If you are curious to hear the full original versions - unedited and in all their glory - you can dive into the full back catalogue anytime. If you would like to contribute financially…

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605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha) 1:54:14

2M ago1:54:14

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: "Crystal Nights" (1:27), "Zero for Conduct" (19:18), "Uncanny Valley" (37:31), "Bit Players" (52:11), "3-adica" (1:05:17), "Instantiation" (1:19:51). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more …

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Nittany Extra - October 24th, 2025 (Donnie Collins & The Bye Week) 26:50

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WEEU's Bob McCool and Reading Eagle Penn State beat reporter Rich Scarcella are joined by Donnie Collins of the Scranton Times-Tribune to discuss Penn State's upcoming games after the bye week, which include Ohio State and Indiana and breakdown what Terry Smith is trying to accomplish in the bye week. Nittany Extra is sponsored by Apella Wealth in …

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Britain's Melmotte? The Cautionary Tale of Robert Maxwell 30:55

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The publishing mogul Robert Maxwell lived a life shrouded in mystery that was ultimately capped by great disgrace. But was he an out and out villain, like Anthony Trollope's fictional swindler in The Way We Live Now, or a more nuanced and tragic figure? We discuss the life, legacy and deals of the great pension purloiner with his biographer, John P…

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11: In The Spotlight: Laura-Mary Carter 54:53

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For the latest episode of In The Spotlight, Bill Cummings is joined by Laura-Mary Carter, best known as one half of Blood Red Shoes. She recently released her debut solo album Bye Bye Jackie. They talk about her first solo record, the personal experiences that inspired it, and the shift in sound for her solo work, including the influence of 50s roc…

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Is The Constitution Cooked? with Jill Lepore 48:28

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Hasan sits down with Harvard history and law professor Jill Lepore to discuss her new book “We The People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” to talk about technocracy, A.I. president and the 1939 Madison Square Garden Nazi Rally. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Van…