Best PHI Media Podcasts (2025)

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Chiefs Bounceback, Bucs Breakdown, Bills Blowout? Week 4 Best Bets 1:02:08

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz and co-host Matt Ford break down their top 5 wagers for NFL Week 4. They debate whether the Chiefs can rebound against the Ravens, why the Buccaneers are a live home dog vs. the Eagles, and whether the Bills and Lions will cover massive spreads. Geoff also explains why the Panthers are undervalued against the Patri…

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Ravens vs. Chiefs: Who Needs it More? Lions Rise, 49ers Fall, & Chargers Look Legit 1:04:59

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz and co-host Gabe Goodwin dive into a jam-packed football weekend. They break down the Lions’ offensive explosion, the Ravens’ defensive struggles, and why the Chargers might finally be for real under Jim Harbaugh. Geoff also weighs in on the 49ers’ injury curse, whether Justin Herbert is a true MVP contender, and w…

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Why Catching The Traffickers Isn’t The Same As Supporting Survivors 25:48

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Child trafficking isn’t just a distant headline—it’s a reality in many communities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we break down misconceptions, highlight the importance of prevention education, and discuss the policy changes making a difference. Erin Williamson shares hard-won lessons from the field and paints a hopeful visi…

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Trond Grizzell on the Calgorithm, Cal's Freshman Phenom, and Roasting Geoff on Twitter 11:46

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Cal freshman quarterback Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele is blowing past all expectations... including Geoff's. Cal wide receiver Trond joins Geoff Schwartz to explain why he flamed Geoff on Twitter and why you shouldn't cross the Calgorithm. Plus, why he's stuck with Cal for four years, playing on an ACC travel schedule, and what it means to be a veteran…

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Can the Bills be Stopped? Will the Chiefs End Their Skid in New York? Week 3 Best Bets 1:00:43

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz and co-host Matt Ford are back with their Week 3 NFL picks against the spread. From the Bills vs. Dolphins blowout potential to why the Texans might be better than the Jaguars, the guys break down every matchup, trends, totals, and props. They highlight ugly underdogs, divisional dogs, and the teams most likely to …

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EP#62 | Why Sam Harris Matters 58:49

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In this episode of Open College, Stephen Hicks reflects on the significance of Sam Harris as a public intellectual, drawing from his foreword to Sam Harris: Critical Responses. Hicks explores Harris’s wide-ranging contributions from morality, free will, and consciousness to religion, psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and politics arguing that …

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Have the Chargers Taken Over the AFC West? Burrow's Boo-Boo, Cowboys are Fun, 2-0 Teams to Trust 1:01:32

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz and co-host Gabe Goodwin dive into the biggest NFL storylines after Week 3. The Chargers offense finally clicks with Justin Herbert, while the Chiefs’ offensive woes raise real concerns. The guys also react to Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury, debate the Cowboys’ ceiling with Dak Prescott, and analyze which 2-0 te…

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A Public Health Approach to Child Trafficking & Exploitation 26:47

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What if we did a rethink of child trafficking—beyond criminology—and started seeing it as a public health issue, shaped by poverty, trauma, and the systems around us? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Williamson, Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love146, who brings two decades of experience working to keep kids safe from exploitation, as …

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Who Will Win the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl Rematch? Week 2 Best Bets 1:01:03

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Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz and co-host Matt Ford break down every NFL matchup for Week 2 and deliver their top five picks against the spread. From the Chiefs–Eagles Super Bowl rematch to why the Patriots could stun the Dolphins, Geoff and Matt highlight sharp plays, betting angles, and key storylines. They also touch on player props, underdo…

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Bills-Ravens Delivers Again, Caleb Williams' Rocky Season 2 Debut, and the Chiefs Put the L in BraziL 57:55

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NFL football is back, and so is Geoff Schwartz reacting to the internet's overreations! Week 1 hysteria is a yearly ritual, tune in to learn what you should take away from the Ravens blowing another big lead to Josh Allen and the Bills, JJ McCarthy outplaying Caleb Williams on Monday Night Football, and the Chiefs starting their revenge tour with a…

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The Social Work Behind A 30% Jump In Educational Attainment 38:20

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How do you help vulnerable kids not just survive, but thrive? Erin Williamson’s journey in social work and anti-trafficking reveals what it takes to build programs that truly change lives. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Erin shares the pivotal moments, tough decisions, and practical strategies that she’s used in her career to…

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Can the Cowboys Win Without Micah Parsons? Week 1 Best Bets 1:09:14

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We're so back! The NFL season kicks off tonight when the Eagles host the Cowboys on TNF, which means it's time for Geoff and Matt to bring back the most entertaining series on the internet: Geoff's Best Bets. Do you like betting on superstars and big favorites? Then this series is NOT for you! Tune in to learn how to bet like an offensive lineman--…

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$10,000 Previews: AFC and NFC West 59:28

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Geoff and Matt are back in business, the only show on the airwaves that will spend $10,000 previewing the NFL for your entertainment. Today's show is for the NFC and AFC West. They're spending the preseason wagering $10,000 across all eight divisions, with at least one wager on every single team. We're talking totals, we're playing props, we're fee…

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Chapel Bill's Ugly Start, More CFB Week 1 Reactions, and Dallas Trades Parsons 43:04

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After a full slate of college football games over the weekend, Geoff and Gabe have plenty to dive into. Bill Belichick's UNC debut goes about as poorly as possible, while Texas and Alabama didn't fare much better. Meanwhile FSU and Cal both surprised Geoff by picking up week one wins... and one player let Geoff know how he felt about his prediction…

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Are Vaccines Still Up For Debate? 26:50

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Vaccines have saved millions of lives, but questions and doubts persist. We dig into the roots of vaccine hesitancy, the history of immunization, and the challenges of making informed choices in a world full of information (and misinformation). In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk with Dr. Christopher Stobart about why vacc…

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$10,000 Previews: AFC and NFC South 47:18

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Geoff and Matt are back in business, the only show on the airwaves that will spend $10,000 previewing the NFL for your entertainment. Today's show is for the NFC and AFC South. They're spending the preseason wagering $10,000 across all eight divisions, with at least one wager on every single team. We're talking totals, we're playing props, we're fe…

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Is Shedeur Sanders Getting a Fair Shot? And More NFL Headlines 59:04

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Geoff Schwartz is back to shine some light on the TRUTH about Shedeur Sanders. Are the Browns setting him up to fail, or is he just not good enough (yet)? Also, Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson get new deals. but Micah Parsons is still waiting... and Jerry Jones is still a scumbag. Joe Burrow has a new mentor, Justin Herbert has a new boo, the G…

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The Viruses Walking Among Us: Re-Emergence of Measles & Return of Polio? 25:58

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What’s lurking inside in the environment, inside of us, and what’s waiting to emerge? Virologist Dr. Christopher Stobart joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to explore the vast universe of viruses—how they infect, adapt, and sometimes leap from animals to humans. We break down the science behind how they spread, the resurgence of diseases like …

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$10,000 Previews: AFC and NFC North 57:41

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Geoff and Matt are back in business, the only show on the airwaves that will spend $10,000 previewing the NFL for your entertainment. Today's show is for the NFC and AFC North. They're spending the preseason wagering $10,000 across all eight divisions, with at least one wager on every single team. We're talking totals, we're playing props, we're fe…

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Preseason Improvements, Flacco Fallout, and Twitter Conspiracies 1:02:01

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Geoff is back alongside Gabe to breakdown the latest headlines in the NFL and CFB. Geoff explains why he thinks preseason games are better than they used to be... and why sharp bettors can make a lot of money if they play these games the right way. Plus, Joe Flacco is named the Browns' starting QB. What does that mean for Shedeur Sanders and Dillon…

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Studying The Invisible World & Teaching About It 35:43

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Step into the invisible world of viruses, academia, and health research with Dr. Christopher Stobart, Associate Professor and virologist at Butler University. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stobart shares his journey from aspiring heart surgeon to leading virologist, revealing how curiosity and unexpected opportunities sh…

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$10,000 Previews: NFC and AFC East 1:03:07

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Geoff and Matt are back in business, the only show on the airwaves that will spend $10,000 previewing the NFL for your entertainment. The boys are kicking off this season's series with the NFC and AFC East. Over the next four weeks they'll spread $10,000 in wagers across all eight divisions, with at least one wager on every single team. We're talki…

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Shedeur Makes a Statement, Cowboys Aim for NFC Championship, and a Patriots Dynasty Reboot? 49:23

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Geoff is BACK alongside Gabe Goodwin on a jam-packed episode of Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You, presented by DraftKings! Geoff dives right in to a lesson on how to watch preseason games. Shedeur looked impressive, but will he be the Browns starter? Also, Dak Prescott says the Cowboys are headed to the NFC Championship game for the first time in…

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Vaccination Against Misinformation 19:04

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What if we could vaccinate minds against misinformation before people encounter it? Dr. Stephen Barnard reveals the breakthrough science of "prebunking" - psychological inoculation that builds our resistance to manipulation tactics. Explore why traditional fact-checking fails and how rebuilding trust through relationships might be our most powerful…

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The Anatomy of Misinformation: Who Wins When Truth Loses 31:25

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What's the difference between an honest mistake and a deliberate lie? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stephen Barnard breaks down the spectrum of problematic information and the psychological vulnerabilities that make us susceptible to false information—from echo chambers and political identity to our eroding trust in inst…

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How Twitter Transformed Media, Journalism, and Our Information Diets 31:52

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While Twitter was still seen as a platform for users to provide seemingly trivial updates, sociology graduate student Stephen Barnard began a decade-long deep dive into how the platform was reshaping journalism and democracy itself. This episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast explores Dr. Barnard's unexpected path into pioneering digital medi…

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Disease Detective Stories: Anthrax Attacks, Thallium Poisonings, & An Invisible Killer 26:18

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In the thrilling conclusion to our mini‑series with Dr. Don Weiss, we crack open three of New York City’s most chilling public health case files. From the anthrax bioterrorism attacks that rattled a nation to a toddler’s X‑ray that revealed a murderous heavy‑metal plot, to a bacterial “serial killer” hiding in plain sight. All these stories from Dr…

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How To Think Like A Top Epidemiologist: Inside NYC’s Outbreak Response 30:34

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What does it take to track down an outbreak in one of the world’s busiest cities? Dr. Don Weiss reveals his step-by-step playbook for disease surveillance and investigation in New York City—a global crossroads where public health threats can escalate fast. From rapid detection to pinpointing sources, discover how Dr. Weiss and his team used science…

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The Chemistry Behind a Unique Public Health Career & the Whistleblowing That Risked It All 34:57

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A curious 8-year-old with a love for chemistry grows up to investigate some of America's most dangerous disease outbreaks—then risks his entire career to speak truth to power. Dr. Don Weiss spent more than two decades as an epidemiologist, investigating everything from post-9/11 anthrax letters to lead poisoning outbreaks. But one of his biggest ch…

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Why Science Is In Grave Danger & What You Can Do About It 31:09

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The research that gave us COVID vaccines in record time, that's working on cancer cures, and that's preparing us for climate change is under unprecedented threat. Massive budget cuts are shutting down labs, halting breakthrough research, and dismantling America's scientific infrastructure. But scientists aren't sitting idle. In this episode of the …

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Collusion in the NFL?! plus Aaron Rodgers, Win Totals, and Cowboys Cheerleaders 49:10

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Geoff and Matt are back to talk about the big story of the week: alleged collusion among NFL owners around guaranteed contracts. Then, will Aaron Rodgers just stop? Finally, Geoff and Matt talk about their favorite win totals, how to prepare for the season, America’s Sweethearts (the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders documentary on Netflix) and, if time,…

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The 11-Mile Drive That Revolutionized Science 36:44

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In 1970, a young man, from a paper mill town in Pennsylvania, borrowed his roommate's car and drove 11 miles to see a new medical school. That casual drive would lead to one of the most widely used techniques in molecular biology and biomedical research. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. James (Jim) Alwine reflects on the fo…

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The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: A Forgotten Public Health Blueprint 15:48

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The Ottawa Charter offered a bold idea: that health isn't just shaped in hospitals or clinics, but in the everyday decisions we make about policy, environments, education, and empowerment. Nearly four decades later, that idea feels more urgent than ever. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Gordon Thane unpacks the story of th…

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Rodgers to PIT, Cincy Bungles Contracts, Betting Talk 56:22

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Geoff and Matt are back to discuss Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers, the latest mess in Cincinnati. Then, they'll talk offseason practice takes, share some stories about offseason bets, and, if time, discuss upholstery at various hospitality establishments. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code "Geoff" for 50% …

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The Aftermath of USAID Funding Cuts & a $150 Million Blow to Global Health’s Future 26:32

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One morning in February 2025, EngenderHealth received the kind of email every global health leader dreads—three major USAID grants were gone. No warning. No appeal. Just: “not in the national interest.” In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we unpack the real-world consequences: canceled surgeries, programs being stretched to their …

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Redefining Quality of Care in Sexual and Reproductive Health 32:33

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The path to global reproductive rights often begins in the most local of places—a single clinic, a single conversation, a single patient. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Purva Mehta explores how Traci Baird’s career unfolded from counselling women in a North Carolina clinic to scaling abortion access across five continent…

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More Rodgers Rumors, CFB Confusion, and Knicks in 7?! 50:31

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Geoff is back with Gabe. This week we discuss Aaron Rodgers Steelers rumors, Browns QB reps, the never ending CFB playoff confusion, USC’s ditching Notre Dame rivalry, and Knicks in 7. Geoff also introduces Gabe to the many nuances of hotel furniture. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code "Geoff" for 50% off! See Priv…

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The Many Lives of the 13th Surgeon General 33:52

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By 1981, the U.S. Surgeon General’s office was a shadow of its former self—no ships, no quarantine stations, barely a dozen staff, and one statutory duty: publish the annual smoking report. Yet the Reagan White House still saw an opportunity. They tapped Dr. C. Everett Koop, a pediatric surgery legend whose outspoken pro-life views looked perfect f…

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EP61 | Is Religion Useful? 49:22

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Stephen R.C. Hicks explores whether religion is useful by shifting focus from whether it is true to why it persists despite debates over its truth. He presents tough questions for both believers and non-believers, challenging the origins of belief and the consequences of disbelief. Through historical and philosophical reflection—highlighting figure…

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The Birth of Pediatric Surgery 22:44

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Pediatric surgery as a specialty hasn’t been around for as long as you might think. Before 1946, it wasn’t even a line item in most hospitals—children simply waited for whichever general surgeon happened to be on call. In the second chapter of this three-part mini-series on the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Gordon Thane continues his conversa…

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Caleb's Complaints, Schedule Drops, Pickens to Dallas 58:30

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Geoff and Matt return to discuss the bombshell reporting about Caleb Williams and his attempts to get out of Chicago last year, the unofficial holiday that has become the NFL Schedule Release, a big trade for Big D, and, if time allows, the latest trends in hospitality upholstery. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code…

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The Writing of a Biography on a Historical Figure in U.S. Public Health 21:54

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Dr. C. Everett Koop was one of the most iconic figures in U.S. public health—instantly recognizable by his beard and bow tie, but much less known for the deeper convictions that guided his work. Despite his groundbreaking contributions to pediatric surgery, tobacco control, and AIDS education, his full story has remained largely untold—until now. I…

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A Public Health Mentorship Program Shaking Things Up in Canada 19:03

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It started with an eye condition, a laptop, and a growing sense that public health professionals deserved more support. What came next? A mentorship model shaking things up across Canada. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Carly La Berge shares the story behind the Canadian Public Health Hub, including its triad mentorship model,…

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When One of the World's Pickiest Eaters Becomes A Senior Policy Analyst 43:24

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Carly La Berge never planned to work in public health. After years of pursuing a career in medicine, rejection letters, and frustrations in healthcare clinics sent her down an unexpected path — one fueled by advocacy, system change, and a lot of detours. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Carly shares how working as a medical off…

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2025 NFL Draft Reactions 43:09

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Geoff and Matt discuss Shedeur Sanders' crazy slide, their favorite draft picks, who won the draft, and if time, hotel furniture. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code "Geoff" for 50% off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Le…

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GSSY Mock Draft Extravaganza!!! 53:16

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In an annual tradition unlike any other, Geoff joins his unprepared producers (Matt, Gabe and Hank) for the Most Important Mock Draft of the year. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code "Geoff" for 50% off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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Telling Patient Stories The Right Way To Drive Change 31:42

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When public health stories are told right, they don’t just inform—they move people. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast with Alexson Calahan, Founder of Small Adventures Communications, we dive deep into the ‘how’ of public relations in public health and explore tangible takeaways to do it better. From building trust with patients …

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Pre-Draft Predictions and Rodgers Retirement? 47:41

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Geoff and Matt offer final predictions on the draft, discuss Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee, other NFL news and hotel furniture. Listen to us on Cooler and subscribe to Pine sports using promo code "Geoff" for 50% off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn …

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How Marketing, Communications, & PR Can Boost Public Health Impact 30:09

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What does public health have to gain from public relations? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Alexson Calahan—Founder of Small Adventures Communications and a seasoned public relations expert with nearly 20 years of experience about her unconventional journey from selling classified ads to how she turned a data inq…

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How A Pandemic Treaty Protects Global Health Security 34:53

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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the world’s vulnerabilities—and reignited global conversations about how to prepare for the next one. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan returns to unpack the proposed WHO Pandemic Treaty and how it builds on existing tools like the International Health Regulations. We explore what…