Best Nerd Core Podcasts (2025)

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How to Identify Your Core Qualities for Personal and Professional Goals in 2026 | Ep. 245 15:59

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Have you ever stopped to think about the five core qualities that truly define you? In this episode, I’m taking you on a fun, reflective journey to discover the traits that make you, well… YOU! I’ll walk you through an activity that changed the way I see myself and my goals. I’ll share my own process and the results that surprised even me! We’ll ch…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 853: Fingers Crossed 1:24:53

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 853: Fingers Crossed Kim, Chris and Mark bring you this weeks show. Kim gets the bargin of the year and her new headset(s) Helldivers 2 fever has caught hold with the team Chris takes in Oktoberfest in September at the ski slope with no snow. Mark takes a tour of IKEA and disparages Sweedish Meatballs Wednesday sea…

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#449 Suggestive Trove Classifiers 31:29

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Topics covered in this episode: * Mozilla’s Lifeline is Safe After Judge’s Google Antitrust Ruling* * troml - suggests or fills in trove classifiers for your projects* * pqrs: Command line tool for inspecting Parquet files* * Testing for Python 3.14* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses …

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5 Business Lessons from 100 Workouts 28:33

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Two years ago I couldn't put my coat on without help (frozen shoulder). Yesterday I completed my 100th strength training workout this year. I KNOW! The last six months of getting stronger have had this huge ripple effect on how I am approaching the rebuild of my coaching practice. These five business lessons have come straight from the weight room:…

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Episode 95 - Shockwave and Laser for Kids? 21:22

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In this informative episode, Dr. Kate Eckert breaks down how advanced therapies like laser and shockwave can safely help student athletes of all ages—from elementary school through high school. Whether it's treating acute injuries, chronic conditions, or preventing future problems, Dr. Kate shares her expertise on age-appropriate treatments that ge…

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BONUS: Energetic Forecast with Sarah Vermunt from Psychic Normies 32:56

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What happens when we ask the spirit world for guidance on the season ahead for coaches? In this conversation, my lovely pal Sarah Vermunt - a fellow coach and psychic - shares a collective reading for us! Sarah's guides help us to explore the energetic “weather forecast” for the coming months. Think of this as soulful guidance you can ground into y…

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How Planning Fuels Spontaneity with Clare Duffy & Eric Hanson | Ep. 244 29:16

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I am SO excited to share this episode with you because I got to sit down with the incredible Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, the award-winning voices behind Iowa’s beloved Morning Scramble! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to wake up a whole community with laughter, heart, and a dash of chaos, you’re in for a treat. We dive into everything: how …

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Top 3 Things to Look for in a Planner: Expert Advice for Choosing the Best 2026 Planners | Ep. 243 15:21

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Hey planner pals! I’m so excited to dive into one of my favorite topics. Whether you’re a paper-and-pen enthusiast, a digital devotee, or a hybrid hero like me, this episode is packed with tips to help you find your perfect planning match. In this episode, I share the top three things I always look for in a planner: the perfect layout, space for re…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 852: Kick-Off 1:35:10

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 852: Kick-Off Kim, Chris and Greg man the show this week. Kim finds a possible solution to her controller and may avoid the break-up with it Chris, Kim and Greg all continue to drop in on Helldivers 2 Kim tests out a new game: I Am Your Beast Greg talks up NFL football and in no way does he slander Kim's team... we…

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#448 I'm Getting the BIOS Flavor 39:14

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Topics covered in this episode: * prek* * tinyio* * The power of Python’s print function* * Vibe Coding Fiasco: AI Agent Goes Rogue, Deletes Company's Entire Database* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with …

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How to AI-proof your Coaching Practice 27:32

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In this episode, I'm sharing five things to consider when it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence. Including what it actually is, what it can never do and why we should stop doing some things and lean heavily into others! If you want support to build a lush, booked-out 1:1 practice, that’s exactly what Ripen is for (apply here). And if you …

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The Business of Nerd Culture with CNA Games 56:48

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In this episode of the Business RPG Podcast, host Isaac Smith sits down with Mason, owner of CNA Games in Louisville, Kentucky, and one of the most transparent voices in the trading card and collectibles industry. Mason shares how his journey began with eBay and TCG Player before transitioning into brick-and-mortar retail nearly a decade ago. From …

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Consistency as Self-Care: How to Reach Your Goals Without Burnout | Ep. 242 15:49

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In this episode, we’re diving into the real secrets of building consistency without burning out! If you’ve ever struggled to stick with your goals or wondered how to make habits actually feel good, you’re in the right place. We’ll chat about turning routines into meaningful rituals, why self-care is the key to sustainable success, and how to keep y…

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#447 Going down a rat hole 35:46

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Topics covered in this episode: * rathole* * pre-commit: install with uv* A good example of what functools.Placeholder from Python 3.14 allows Converted 160 old blog posts with AI Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by DigitalOcean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $200 in free credit Connect with the h…

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The Core Four: the foundations for a thriving coaching practice 26:56

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This week, I’m diving into the Core Four - the four simple, powerful foundations every coach needs to build a thriving practice. I’ll share how I’m applying them in my own business (from rewriting the Ripen sales page for the eleventy-seventh time, to jumping back on Instagram with my “how I got here” story), and why clarity on your core client, of…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 851: Laboring 1:14:35

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 851: Laboring Mark, Kim and Greg get challenged by Marks internet this week but manage to get the show done. Kim and her controller are on the verge of a break-up Mark outside of his love of Virgin Media, elected to punt on the UPS device. Kim, Greg and Mark chime in on the joy of doing their part in Helldivers 2 G…

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Welcome to Courage & Spice for Coaches: How to get started 26:25

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Welcome to Courage and Spice for Coaches! In this episode, I share the changes I'm making to focus my work (and the podcast) on holistic support for coaches, what I’m working on right now, and how I’m essentially “starting again” with 13 years of experience behind me. If you’re fresh out of coach training, stuck in procrastination, or feeling dishe…

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Finding Time For Planning And Goal Setting When Life Is Busy | Ep. 241 18:13

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This podcast almost didn’t happen because life got lifey—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, we get real about finding time to plan when your schedule is full, your brain is scattered, and the back-to-school whirlwind (or just…life) won’t slow down. I share eight grounded, research-backed strategies—from micro-planning and pocket rituals…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 850: The 2nd Half Is Upon Us 1:58:44

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 850: The 2nd Half Is Upon Us Mark, Chris, Kim and Greg form the podcast quartet for this weeks show. The team discusses all the major announcements form Gamescom 2025 Kim goes old school with a shopping spree of physical books Chris is sick of being sick Mark also was sick, but more imortantly sick of Virgin Media …

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#446 State of Python 2025 31:24

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Topics covered in this episode: * pypistats.org was down, is now back, and there’s a CLI* * State of Python 2025* * wrapt: A Python module for decorators, wrappers and monkey patching.* pysentry Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patre…

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From Money Stress to Wealth Goals: Edita Mo on Financial Independence Without Sacrifice | Ep. 240 30:56

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What if your money goals weren’t about grinding harder, but about creating freedom, alignment, and legacy? In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, Danielle McGeough, PhD, sits down with wealth strategist Edita Mockute to explore how women can reshape their relationship with money and finally claim financial independence without sacrificing joy. Together…

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Rituals that Recharge: Why Your Team’s Lunch Break Culture is Sabotaging Focus, Creativity & Goals | Ep. 239 12:41

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Ready to supercharge your afternoons and spark more creativity at work? In this episode, I dive into the surprising power of lunch break rituals and why skipping that midday pause might be sabotaging your focus and team energy. We’ll explore the science behind mindful breaks, how movement and gratitude can reset your brain, and why a simple lunch t…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 849: Summers End? 2:06:30

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 849: Summers End? Mark, Chris, Kim and Greg collaborate on this weeks show. The team weighs in with new impressions of the Battlefield 6 Beta Kim's controller issues seem to be tied to the BF:6 beta Chris completes the Call of Duty Modern Warefare 2 campaign Mark is ready to break out the hoe for Clarkson's Farm Se…

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#445 Auto-activate Python virtual environments for any project 29:46

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Topics covered in this episode: pyx - optimized backend for uv * Litestar is worth a look* * Django remake migrations* * django-chronos* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Python Bytes 445 Sponsored by Sentry: pythonbytes.fm/sentry - Python Error and Performance Monitoring Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy…

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Social Media Diagnosed Me 26:25

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In Breaking the Code's 50th episode, we are joined by our 2025 summer intern, Gabriel Robinson (GR), not to be confused with Gabriel Allen-Cummings (GA). This conversation began because of GR's curiosity about social media being used for self-diagnosis, and it evolved to cover HCPs on social media, generational nuances in social media use, and the …

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Episode 94 - Why Should I Follow Treatment Recommendations?? 21:25

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In this essential episode, Dr. Kate Eckert breaks down the reality of healing timelines and why following your prescribed treatment plan is crucial for success. If you've ever wondered why some people get instant relief while others need weeks to see results, this episode is for you. Dr. Kate shares the three different patient response patterns she…

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Overcoming Overwhelm: Mindset Shifts for Goal Setting with Ambitious Working Moms with Rebecca Olson | Ep. 238 34:54

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In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Olson, international life coach and host of the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom podcast, to talk all about overwhelm. We dive into experiences of ambitious women and working moms who are juggling careers, families, and their own dreams, and how that often leads to chronic overwhelm. Rebecca shares her own…

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Back-to-School Reset: Science-Backed Rituals for a Focused, High-Performance Workday | Ep. 237 14:04

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In this episode, I share how the back-to-school season isn’t just for kids, it’s a powerful reset button for all of us. I open up about my own experience of slipping into autopilot and how I realized my daily rituals had become empty routines. I dive into the science behind rituals, explaining how infusing meaning and presence into our actions can …

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 848: We paid the internet bill 1:35:26

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 848: We paid the internet bill It's Chris, Kim and Greg on this un-interupted show with no internet issues Kim is giddy about Battlefield 6 but not so much about a weird controller bug Chris goes back in time with Call of Duty Modern Warefare 2 campaign Greg was off sipping wine last week and judging people at the …

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#444 Begone Python of Yore! 25:44

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Topics covered in this episode: Coverage.py regex pragmas * Python of Yore* * nox-uv* * A couple Django items* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by DigitalOcean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $200 in free credit Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian:…

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Ripped From The Headlines: Everything You Need to Know About the New Breast Cancer Vaccine (Vogue) 30:45

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"Ripped From The Headlines" is a new series for Breaking the Code, where Sonika and Gabe react to a news story with a medical anthropology lens. On this edition, they react to Anixa Biosciences' breast cancer vaccine completing phase one of clinical testing. The notion of a cancer vaccine sparked a variety of conversation topics from women's health…

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Stress-Free School Mornings: Proven Routines for Busy Parents | Ep. 236 22:23

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Ready to turn your chaotic school mornings into a smooth, joyful start? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tips, tricks, and real-life routines that help my family (and hopefully yours!) get out the door on time—without the stress. From checklists to delightful morning rituals, I’ve got you covered! We’ll chat about how to set priorities, del…

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Back to School Success: Organizing Shopping and Family Traditions | Ep. 235 15:02

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In this episode, I’m sharing all my favorite family traditions and the secrets to making school shopping a fun, memorable adventure (yes, even if you forget to register your kiddo like I did!). From hiking trips and pool days to organizing those endless supply lists, I’ve got you covered with tips that will make your transition from summer to schoo…

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Back to School Organization: Easy Tips for Functional Family Spaces | Ep. 234 16:49

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As we dive into day four of my Back to School series, I’m sharing my favorite strategies for getting our homes organized and ready for the new school year. I know how overwhelming it can feel to try to keep every room spotless, so I focus on the three areas that make the biggest difference: the drop-off zone, the kids’ closets, and the kitchen. In …

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 847: Ohhh Boy...who forgot to pay the internet bill? 1:36:30

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 847: Ohhh Boy...who forgot to pay the internet bill? It's Chris, Kim and Mark slog through this weeks show Mark spends his time farm bound with Clarksons Farm Chris has been touring NYC Kim is giddy about Battlefield 6 Mark continues his dessert trek with Dune Awakenings Kim is back in the comfortable confines of B…

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#443 Patching Multiprocessing 26:13

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Topics covered in this episode: rumdl - A Markdown Linter written in Rust * Coverage 7.10.0: patch* * aioboto3* * You might not need a Python class* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbyte…

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Episode 93 - Patient Uses Shockwave on Multiple Body Parts! 21:25

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lori Parel, a 70-year-old retired nurse who worked for 44 years while battling chronic pain from a car accident at age 24. After being told by multiple doctors to "learn to live with the pain," Lori shares how she went from taking a minimum of 8 Advil daily for 20 years to being completely medication-free…

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The Ultimate Family Calendar Setup for a Stress-Free School Year | Ep. 233 17:36

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Free Back-to-School Workbook If you’ve ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. In this part of the Back to School series, I walk you through how I set up my calendars and systems to keep our family organized—without losing my mind. From syncing personal and family calendars to buil…

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Back-to-School Chaos? Jenny Layton Shares Organization Tips That Actually Work | Ep. 232 19:34

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Free Back-To-School Workbook Back-to-school season is here and if your brain feels as scattered as your kitchen counter, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jenny Layton, organization expert and host of The Life Organized Podcast, to talk about how we can manage the transition with more peace, more order, and a whole lot less chaos. Jenny shar…

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Back-to-School: How To Set Goals and Priorities For Your Back-To-School Season | Ep. 231 15:55

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Free Back-To-School Workbook In this special episode, I reflect on the bittersweet shift from summer freedom to school year routines. Whether you're craving structure or mourning slow mornings, you're not alone. I'm here to help ease the transition with a free workbook to keep you focused on what matters most. As a mom, I know the back-to-school se…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 846: War Never Change...Or Do They? 1:44:42

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 846: War Never Change...Or Do They? It's Chris, Greg and Kim for this weeks show Chris talks up his time with The Outer Worlds and its DLC Kim talks about her new Samsung Flip 7 and fingering placement comments follow Greg finally saw F-1 The Movie and concurs to Chris's thoughts on it... Go See It! Greg is nearing…

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#442 Cloud bills in scientific notation 22:34

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Topics covered in this episode: * Open Source Security work isn't “Special”* * uv v0.8* * Extra, Extra, Extra* Announcing Toad - a universal UI for agentic coding in the terminal Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Co…

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You're Not Lazy: You're Just Planning Like a Machine | Ep. 230 4:53

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Ever open your planner and feel instantly defeated? Or maybe you avoid planning completely because it always feels like you’re setting yourself up to fail? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just not a machine. In this pep talk of an episode, I’m sharing why most productivity systems don’t work and how a human-centered, ritual-based approac…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 845: Just Chillin 1:42:12

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 845: Just Chillin This week Greg, Phil and Kim man the fort as others take the weekend off. We celebrate a number of birthdays including one of our very own Phil explains his vampire like challenges with the sun Kim buys even more Gale figures. An intervention may be needed Phil pulls back the curtain on Dune Aweke…

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#441 It's Michaels All the Way Down 27:48

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Topics covered in this episode: * Distributed sqlite follow up: Turso and Litestream* * PEP 792 – Project status markers in the simple index* Run coverage on tests docker2exe: Convert a Docker image to an executable Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Digital Ocean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $…

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Episode 92 - Is Your Pain Situation Hopeless? 21:39

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with long-time patient Roger, a 68-year-old BMX racer, musician, preacher, and all-around inspiration. Despite living with degenerative arthritis, chronic inflammation, and severe spinal degeneration, Roger shares how he's maintained an active lifestyle by blending medical interventions like ablations with holi…

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Mid-Year Reset: Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Future | Ep. 229 12:47

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In this episode, I walk you through a powerful mid-year reset to help you break out of autopilot and reconnect with what really matters. If your goals feel stale or you’re feeling stuck, now’s the time to pause, realign, and move forward with clarity. I share a simple daily practice to spark desire, guide you through imagining your future self, and…

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#440 Can't Register for VibeCon 25:20

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Topics covered in this episode: * Switching to direnv, Starship, and uv* * rqlite - Distributed SQLite DB* * Some Markdown Stuff* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by PropelAuth: pythonbytes.fm/propelauth77 Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @briano…

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 844: Nerd Core 1:49:33

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The Overseas Connection - Episode 844: Nerd Core We are back to a full team this week, with all our digits in-tact after the 4th of July Greg talks through the medical unit known as his home these days Chris goes full Mickey after a full episode of travel fun with the Mathew's Kim adopts an Owlbear... no really Mark loves Dune Awekenings so much he…

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What Focusing on Yourself Actually Looks Like (And how to do it) Ep. 228 21:39

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In this episode, I share how burnout led me to rethink where my time and energy were going. I started exploring what would happen if I said yes to the things that truly energized me—and no to what didn’t. Turns out, setting honest boundaries helped me feel more present, joyful, and free. I talk about how people-pleasing and pressure can blur our ch…