Best No Such Thing Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Shots Fired! 48:51

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16m ago48:51

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Former army man and GAA legend Jim Gavin shoots for the presidency with Fianna Fáil, AK-47 Alan Kelly takes aim at Catherine Connolly, Sinn Féin appears to lack the ammunition if Mary Lou won't run, and some independents risk their feet. Also, a tribute to Pat Kenny's radio tenure. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free…

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Episode 55 - What would be the most useless superpower? 1:12:29

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Send us a text Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's two twats and an international comedy person! Yes, this month Ross and Simon are once again joined by Michael Frankland and we're talking superpowers. More to the point, shit superpowers. Would you like to be able to fly but only 6 inches off the ground? Be able to speak to animals but only when …

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Amy Marie Hann, Part 2: Master the Mundane: How ADHD Moms Can Thrive, Not Just Survive 26:13

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INTRO: Funny stories: What’s “so cringe” and “Smelly” (0:00), how we have to make more time for ADHD sensory sensitivities, get proactive and things get easier, its not just about being productive but about regulating ourselves (1:52), Amy shares how she helps families build a step-by-step system and lifestyle that makes our lives more productive (…

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(What's the Story) Presidential Glory? 54:53

6d ago54:53

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As the slow bicycle race gathers momentum, could the presidential election turn into a referendum on the performance of Simon Harris? Heather Humphreys' chances assessed, Mairead McGuinness' departure explained, and the prospects of all the other non-Fine Gael contenders are examined. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-f…

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Amy Marie Hann, Part 1: Mastering the Mundane, ADHD and Burnout and Finding a Calm To The Chaos 22:56

9d ago22:56

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Funny stories, Shelly’s chef neighbor and Cher takes the kids to McDonalds (0:00), Cher and Shelly chat about the awesome Amy Marie Hann, Shelly being ADHD executive functioning and how Amy’s expertise helps us and how her book Master The Mundane is life changing (1:29), Amy’s journey writing Master The Mundane (3:48), Amy shares about being diagno…

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Arrested Development 57:29

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The job facing the new Garda Commissioner assessed, with retirements threatening to outnumber new recruits. The financial perils of running for president versus the rewards. How dependent are we on FDI? How we can make a mess of it and how we can do more to help our own businesses. Ivan laments the closure of Thurles racecourse and reports back on …

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Stephanie Klemons, Part 2: Grammy® and Drama Desk Award–Winning Performer, Director, Choreographer, and Mom of Two. 26:48

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Stephanie on her choreographic process, ego and valuing the dancers she works with (2:08), Stephanie shares her childbirth-fitness journey (12:28), the joys of all our children’s phases of growing up (18:09). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Stephanie Klemons Producer: Jessica O’Keefe…

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Trump Exploits Europe's Weakness 54:46

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Trump's 15% tariffs and the extra dangers to our pharma and semiconductor exports, how the national finances and the forthcoming budget will be affected. And Dermot Desmond's views on abandoning the Metro are assessed. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpod…

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Anna Robb, Part 2: Embrace Our Ruthless Creativity 26:13

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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Anna Robb Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged A discussion Anna’s LinkedIn post about choice with parenting and work, plus Anna’s scheduling hack of entering even kiddo time into her calendar (2:26), showing up for our work by keeping our…

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Scores on the Doors 58:19

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An assessment of the individual performances of The Taoiseach, The Tánaiste, and each Government Minister. Ivan picks out the best of the Juniors, and Matt & Ivan also take a look at the performance of the opposition parties. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtop…

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Episode 54 - What would your 10 commandments be? 1:19:46

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Send us a text Thou shalt not pass by this episode! Yes we're getting all biblical on your asses. The 10 commandments. Stone tablets containing the word of God, or in our case, of Jebus & Glenn Brayley. While Glenn goes down a road of semi-serious advice for non-sinners, Simon gives us the 10 commandments of the podcast itself. There are games galo…

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No Such Thing as Balance: Anna Robb on Choosing with Intention 23:38

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Follow and rate us! Your support means the world to us and helps our community grow! Anna chats working in Macao and living in Hong Kong, the safety of living in Hong Kong and freedom her children experience (2:25), shares her incredible career journey (8:46) and about that beautiful LinkedIn post about choice and supporting mothers in the industry…

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Flatley Toots his Flute 1:02:16

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Dancer Michael Flatley, medic Tony Holohan, and academic Deirdre Heenan and their presidential prospects assessed. The Summer Economic Statement dissected: Should the hospitality sector get a VAT break? The National Development Plan broken down: Is it enough despite the hundreds of billions involved and will it actually get delivered? An example of…

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Stephanie Klemons: Award–Winning Performer, Director, Choreographer, and Mom of Two. 17:20

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Stephanie chats about how our parenting styles can shape our leadership at work (2:14), asking for what we need to make our family happy is what we want more of in the workplace (11:47), the great parenting gift of being able to trust our creativity at work more (15:36). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shell…

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There is No Such thing as the American Retirement 23:53

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Send us a text Episode Description In this eye-opening episode, Brandon challenges everything you thought you knew about retirement in America. Through historical context and current data, he reveals why the concept of "American Retirement" is actually a myth – and what that means for your financial planning strategy. Key Takeaways The average Amer…

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Recession Incoming 58:56

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Ivan reads the economic tea leaves and blames government pessimism for falling consumer confidence in spending, the disaster of the falling number of new home building starts, why a principled position on Palestine may become an economic problem for us, and more on Mary Lou for president and the chances of Catherine Connolly. Brought to you by Gree…

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Socks Off - Summer 2025 3:16

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Send us a text This is not an episode You should not listen to this unless you want to know what will be happening over the next couple of months, or you just like the sound of our voices or something. Bit odd if you ask me. Anyway, has anyone seen Ross? I got this weird message from Valencio saying something about bondage? Better go and try to fin…

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Jonathan Angelilli: Movement Educator, Dad and Healer 14:44

2M ago14:44

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Jonathan on why men need to level up (2:04), how breathwork can move the needle on how we interact with the world (6:28) defining energy medicine and its benefits (11:30). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Jonathan Angelilli Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Jona…

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The Dark Side of Income Investing - What Could Go Wrong With Your Retirement Plan 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Send us a text Ready for a reality check? While income-focused investing can be a cornerstone of retirement success, it's not the bulletproof strategy many believe it to be. In this eye-opening episode, host Brandon Roberts pulls back the curtain on the hidden risks that could derail your golden years. What You'll Discover The uncomfortable truth: …

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Mary Lou Can (win the Presidency) 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Matt and Ivan have a spirited debate about the chances of Mary Lou McDonald appealing to enough voters to win the Presidency, they assess what the other parties can do in response. But before that, Jim O'Callaghan's legal damages welcome climedown, smaller apartment sizes and the Hines development at Clonliffe, and Trump's pharma tariffs. Brought t…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 25 - Skip or Sing? 14:39

2M ago14:39

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Send us a text This week our Socks; Ross and Simon, are joined by Tyler the social media creator (see what we did there?) and they're posing another of our randomly selected would you rather questions to him. Which would be more awkward, to have to skip everywhere or sing everything? Either way, funerals will never be the same again! So which would…

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Lynzy Lab, Part 2: Dance, Choreography, Visual Artist, Singing, Songwriting & Motherhood 17:52

2M ago17:52

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Lynzy discusses motherhood as muse to her creativity and activism (3:11), Lynzy sings her hit song “A Scary Time” (9:52), Lynzy’s events to look forward to and stay connected (13:42). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Lynzy Lab Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow L…

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Best Strategies to Avoid Running out of Money in Retirement 39:18

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Send us a text The #1 Fear Every Retiree Faces (And How to Conquer It) What if your retirement savings could last forever? That haunting question—"Will I run out of money?"—keeps more retirees awake at night than any other financial concern. But what if there was a surprisingly simple solution hiding in plain sight? In this eye-opening episode of Y…

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No Such Thing As A Free College Education 53:10

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A lengthy debate on who should pay for third-level education and who gets the benefit. Ivan takes issue with Matt for enjoying the hospitality of the US Embassy, why insurance awards may be going up and who's to blame for higher insurance prices, the tears of Rachel Reeves and what caused them, and a tribute to Brother Kevin Crowley. Brought to you…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 24 - Silence is golden or back you aint holdin' 23:16

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Send us a text This week, Ross and Simon are joined by the beautifully unfiltered Mike Batho from The Reclining Pair Podcast to wrestle with a hypothetical that could ruin friendships, family dinners, and job interviews alike. The choice is simple: Total Silence or Total Transparency. No filters. No secrets. Just raw, unedited brain nonsense 24/7. …

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Meg Sylvester, Part 2: The Power of Radiance and Essence 19:35

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A discussion of support systems and how life for Meg is not about balance or doing it all but rather discovering ways that work for her (2:43), liberating yourself from doing the balance and finding out what brings you joy from work to volunteering, we don’t have to supermom it, share the load (9:56), Meg’s retreats, like the one in Bali happening …

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Should You Buy an Annuity? The Truth Behind America's Most Controversial Retirement Product 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Send us a text 🎯 The Big Question Everyone's Asking You've heard the heated debates. Financial advisors are split down the middle. Some call annuities the "worst financial product ever created," while others swear they're retirement game-changers. Meanwhile, Americans just bought over $434 billion worth of annuities in 2024 alone – that's nearly 50…

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Trump Blows Up his Critics 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Ivan praises the political impact of Trump's Iran moves: Matt disagrees. Also, Dublin Airport update, the do-nothing government, the expansion of the Civil service, union boss Owen Reidy gets in touch, alcohol labelling is delayed, Ireland's position on Israel and Gaza, and Ivan's assessment of where Sinn Féin are at and its presidential position. …

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Episode 53 - Do Bees Even Have Knees? 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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Send us a text Bees! Bringers of life and pollination. Fuzzy cousin of the hateful-sting-bastard and all-round busy little Apis! But do they actually possess the idiomatic knees that are so often bandied about to convey brilliance? Are these “bee’s knees” a real anatomical feature, or just another bizarre phrase humans have cooked up during a sugar…

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PTP America | Bonus special - Trump's War and Peace 49:50

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In a Path to Power special, Matt is joined by veteran US-based Irish journalist Marion McKeone to discuss Donald Trump's gamble with his MAGA base by attacking Iran, why MAGA doesn't want American wars, and the influence of the Jewish lobby on political and military support for Israel. And, they go beyond politics to analyse the Jeff Bezos wedding …

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Lynzy Lab, Part 1: Dance, Choreography, Visual Artist, Singing, Songwriting & Motherhood 34:56

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Lynzy’s journey of dance, choreography, visual art, singing/songwriting and motherhood (2:53), Lynzy shares about her hit song “A Scary Time” (14:18), the importance of you being you in the public eye and also just for yourself and your family (21:58). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest:…

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Social Security, What's the REAL Best Age to Begin Receiving Income Benefits? 30:10

2M ago30:10

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Send us a text What if everything you've been told about Social Security timing is wrong? The financial world has been singing the same tune for years: delay Social Security until age 70 for maximum benefits. But host Brandon Roberts is here to challenge that conventional wisdom with a reality check that might change how you think about your retire…

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Will Trump Pull the Trigger? 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Israel and Iran: Where Ireland and the EU stand, and where Trump stands with his MAGA base. How real is the National Economic Dialogue? Is Paul Murphy the Irish Greta Thunberg? Scandals and further investigations into nursing homes: the public vs. private battle. From health to planning: Paul Reid's new gig, and tributes to Journalist Phillip Mollo…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 23 - Ex Unicycle or Hate Filled Pogo Stick? AKA Doubling up on the Cuck 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Send us a text ITS UNPRECEDENTED!! 1 Episode - 2 QUESTIONS! Yes, you read that right. This week our friend.... well, colleague.... this guy from work, Tom AKA T-Willy, has joined us to answer not one but two questions! Will he pick the Mega Ex over Hatred filled strangers? Will he pick Unicycle over Pogostick? Either way, recording live from his in…

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Meg Sylvester Part 1: Pleasure Coach, Speaker, Writer & Mama of 3 31:15

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Meg talks about her sudden spiritual awakening when she was a young mom (5:26), How human design has helped her appreciate her inner guidance system, and release shame (17:57), Meg talks about travel retreats she created for women who crave intentional travel (24:04). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly H…

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Arthur Gourounlian, Part 2: Family, Purpose, and Creativity 45:18

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Arthur Gourounlian Part 2: on Family, Purpose, and Creativity: Chasing Dreams, Breaking Patterns “There is no age to start a business” Arthur shares that he started successful businesses in his 40’s (11:58 ), how he encourages his daughter to stand up for herself and the principles he teaches his daughters to lead them down the right path (24:48), …

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Another Man's Transition to Income-Focused Investing 29:00

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Send us a text Guest: Justin Snider - Government contractor from California, US Air Force veteran, and former Series 7 licensed trader who recently transitioned to income-focused investing just 3.5 months ago. Follow his journey at @401k_income on Instagram. The Discovery and Transition Justin's journey into income-focused investing began with a si…

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Rent Pressure Moans 52:20

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After a detour to the Ballymena riots, Ivan and Matt return to the ongoing housing crisis and the government's Rent Pressure Zones initiative. The death of Evan Fitzgerald and the controversy over the 'controlled delivery' by the Gardaí of guns to him, reference to the Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine murder investigations, and shoplifters get shir…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 22 - To Brow or not Two Brows? 27:22

3M ago27:22

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Send us a text Eyebrows, what the fuck are they all about then? I mean what do they even really do? Well, whatever the answer may be, without them you, I, and everyone else, would look bloody weird! Then again, no one wants to be walking about with a giant caterpillar on their forehead right? Well, International man of comedy Michael Frankland has …

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Why Your Roth Conversion Probably Won't Work 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Send us a text What if everything you've been told about retirement tax planning is wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Yield to Reason, host Brandon Roberts tackles the sacred cows of retirement planning head-on. Spoiler alert: that fancy tax footwork everyone's raving about might not be the game-changer you think it is. What You'll Discover: Th…

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What does this Government actually control? 54:08

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A discussion on whether the bail laws need to be changed, the further revelation undermining Children's Health Ireland, top civil servants with different interpretations of what can be done, more criticism of the planning process, and a debate on the ethics of fox hunting. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listenin…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 21 - Choose your knocker wisely! 28:14

3M ago28:14

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Send us a text Knockers are great aren't they? Unfortunately, Ross has never seen Labyrinth, so is unaware of just how contradictory they can be! Sunjai Arif however understands all to well, and that's why this week's question is perfect for him. So which door will you choose, and which knocker will you be? Will you be the bringer of truth or the l…

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Julie Nguyen Part 2: Doing the inner work just gets you closer to this original blueprint, your soul essence. 35:42

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“Doing the inner work just gets you closer to this original blueprint, your soul essence blueprint.” Please follow and rate us! Your support means the world to us and helps our community grow! Our children’s wisdom, sharing that we, as parents, don’t have the answer, this is what scares me, this is what makes me mad, and how that gives our children…

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Building Retirement Income with Closed-End Funds - Special Guest Steve Selengut 41:19

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Send us a text Guest: Steve Selengut, Author of "Retirement Money Secrets" Host: Brandon Roberts Episode Overview In this episode, we dive deep into a retirement income strategy that most people have never heard of but could dramatically change your financial future. Steve Selengut, who managed over $100 million for clients as an investment advisor…

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The AI Tsunami 53:30

3M ago53:30

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Ivan and Matt report on their travels and what they have learnt about AI and its impact on society, the Irish-American view of the world, the latest on Trump's tariffs, and why Irish Water is more important than RTÉ. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodca…

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Episode 52 - What The F*** are the Two of us Doing? 55:24

3M ago55:24

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Send us a text Yikes! Self-indulgent bullshit alert! Like anyone cares about three, yes three, new games, or that one fact you throw in the middle Simon!? Yes, we're all very impressed with Ross' new theme tunes and his love of the Channel 84 crew, yadda, yadda, yadda. God, this episode is just two blokes self-fellating over their own podcast and t…

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Arthur Gourounlian, Part 1: “Be kind, love each other, and support each other.” 41:42

3M ago41:42

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“Every child needs love” (2:25), Arthur shares how his love for life has him shine, be positive, confident in this world and make life beautiful from his time as a refugee to going out and having all his successes (11:23), Arthur’s and Brian’s inspirational focus to always make time for their kids but also to work hard for their children (35:38). H…

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Won't Index Investing Produce more Money? 31:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Yield to Reason Podcast, host Brandon Roberts tackles one of the most common arguments against income-focused investment plans: "Won't I have more money if I simply invest passively in the S&P 500?" Brandon breaks down the theoretical appeal of index investing versus its practical application in real-life retiremen…

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Renting and Raving 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Where we are going with Rent Pressure Zones, the Mayo-led boycott of second-home owners, what really happened in 2024's election voting, room to improve for TD's offices (and who wants a 'La-Z-Boy' chair), and the cover-up of Joe Biden's illness. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episod…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 20 - Mate or Date? 21:52

3M ago21:52

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Send us a text Well, by now you all know the socks like to talk shit, but this time they really are "talking shit". Ross, Simon and guest Matt Roseblade are talking excrement, and lots of it. With a question of scatalogical proportions, the debate rages and eventually a decision must be made as to who's toilet will be getting blocked, your mate's o…