Best Paul David Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Bearden, Joe DeRosa, Doug Mellard and Rachel Wolfson guest 1:17:58

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Live from The Creek and the Cave in Austin, Doug welcomes Matt Bearden, Joe DeRosa, Doug Mellard and Rachel Wolfson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#141: What happened to our elders? (with David Tensen) 1:07:56

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In episode 141 of The Puddcast, I discuss the process of growing into wise and gracious elders, with the remarkable David Tensen. A chaplain, poet, business researcher and more, David’s latest book Decenter Everything examines what happened to our elders and how we can become people with “fat souls,” able to provide non-judgemental companionship to…

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Bikepacking Adventure Across England: Veronica White’s Farming Futures Cycle Tour 1:13:25

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Guest Veronica White turned her PhD research into a 3,200 km bikepacking adventure across England, meeting women farmers and rethinking the future of food. Listen if: You’re curious about mixing purpose with adventure, love hearing how people tackle big journeys on two wheels, or want a fresh perspective on food and farming. Key takeaways: 🚴 Someti…

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450. Dylan Sevey on Weird Al Yankovic 'Running With Scissors' (1999) 1:07:50

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My guest today is Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Dylan Sevey, best known for his work with The Minks, Ron Gallo, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and the incredible Weird Al Yankovic tribute band Weird Pals. Dylan joins me to discuss Weird Al's 1999 masterpiece 'Running With Scissors'. We chat about the entirely unique place Weird Al has car…

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Combining Bike Travel with Train Travel and a TCR Update: Stevie Thissen 29:35

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This week the roles are flipped and I get interviewed by Ultracyclist Stevie Thissen who has just recently finished racing the Transcontinental Race. We talk about combining bike travel with using trains as well. The joys of slow travel, what it's like to finish a huge race like the TCR and Stevie's best strategies for dealing with aggressive dogs …

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#111 Christina Bates - Unlocking Human Potential Through Authentic Leadership 1:50:32

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Dr. Christina Bates is a mom to two sweet girls, an entrepreneur, a leader, and an animal lover with three dogs, two cats, one bunny, and one guinea pig. Passionate about all things military, especially weapons systems, she is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations excel and realize their full potential. She believes that God has a purpose …

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Chris Gethard, Jon Hamm, Kate Micucci, Maxwell Nalevansky and Emil Wakim guest 1:15:05

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Live from The Gramercy Theatre in New York City, Doug welcomes Chris Gethard, Jon Hamm, Kate Micucci, Maxwell Nalevansky and Emil Wakim to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Around the World Bikepacking Adventure: Samer Abouhamad 1:48:06

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What cycling 73,000 km across 6 continents taught Samer about resilience, freedom, and the world. Listen if: You’re interested in how long-distance adventures change your perspective on life, freedom, and what really matters. Key takeaways: Start before you’re ready: Don’t overthink—begin, and momentum will carry you through. Freedom is simple: Foo…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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Long Distance Cycling in Scotland: Iza Murtagh 28:46

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This week I'm re-releasing an excerpt from my longer episode with Audax rider Iza Murtagh. You can listen to the full episode here. If you live in or near Edinburgh be sure to check out the Towpath Talks events which are co-hosted by Iza. Find out more about Towpath Talks here: Follow Iza's adventures on Instagram - @iza.murtagh Support the show Bu…

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Brandon Collins, Chad Opitz and Justin Thompson guest 57:28

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Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Chad Opitz and Justin Thompson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Cycling from Melbourne to Darwin via Central Australia: Laura Bastioli 1:36:19

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This week we are being taken on a bike tour from Melbourne through the centre of Australia. Guest Laura Bastioli shares her experiences on an adventure which has so far taken her to Alice Springs. We discuss how she got into bikepacking in the first place, what it was like to see iconic sights like the Great Ocean Road and Uluru, as well as a very …

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449. Paul Thorn on Marshall Crenshaw 'Marshall Crenshaw' (1982) 31:10

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This week, I'm joined by the poet laureate of Tupelo, Mississippi, mister Paul Thorn. Growing up as a preacher's son, Paul wasn't allowed to listen to secular music, so when he managed to sneak a copy of Marshall Crenshaw's perfect debut album, it became a constant and sole companion for years. Paul takes us with him on his journey with the album a…

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Max La Manna: Low-Waste Living, Hunger Strike for Gaza, and Collective Liberation 1:26:44

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🎉 It’s Max La Manna week on the podcast! 👉🏽 Max La Manna is an award-winning author, low-waste chef, and campaigner whose casual approach to cooking has attracted over 2 million followers and more than a billion video views. Drawing from his own life, he shares simple, affordable recipes that make the most of every ingredient and inspire people to …

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The Perfect Place for a 4 Week Bike Adventure is... 20:22

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Where would you go for a 4 week bike adventure? I posed the question to our Seek Travel Ride community on instagram and this is what you came up with. I'm also showcasing listener Laura Kelland-May who shares how she first discovered bike travel and how now she and her husband are planning future bike tours to escape the Canadian Winters. Support t…

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#110 Robert Roy - Leadership Under Fire: Insights from a Navy SEAL Veteran 1:39:48

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Rob Roy is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, with 21 years of service in the SEAL teams, including over a decade with the elite SEAL Team Six. After retiring, he transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding Trident Coaching and Consulting to deliver transformative leadership programs. Rob is an award-winning executive coach, a sought-after public s…

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Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin and Monica Nevi guest 55:56

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Doug welcomes Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin and Monica Nevi to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Choosing an Adventurous Life. Steph Devery on Bike Adventures, Thru-hiking and Ski-Bikepacking 1:50:54

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The adventures continue with our guest Steph Devery. Since completing her journey from Europe to South Africa. We get together to talk about her bikepacking trip on the Route des Grandes Alpes, hiking the GR20 in Corsica and how combining back country ski touring with bikepacking made for an epic adventure in the Yukon and Alaska. Missed our origin…

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7 - From $5K and Bandit Signs to 8,000+ Deals with David Olds 34:07

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Episode Description In this episode, Paul Thompson sits down with David Olds, co-founder of EZ REI Closings, the nation’s largest transaction coordination company. David shares his raw journey from hitting rock bottom during the 2009 crash and moving to Chattanooga with just $5,000, two kids, and three dogs to building a powerhouse business that ha…

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448. Ryan Davis on Mayo Thompson 'Corky's Debt To His Father' (1970) 26:31

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Today I'm joined by singer-songwriter Ryan Davis to talk about an album that defines the phrase cult classic - Red Krayola frontman Mayo Thompson's only solo album 'Corky's Debt To His Father'. We talk about how the album came and went on release, only to be rediscovered by later generations following reissues in the 90s and 00s, the combination of…

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A bike adventure in Kenya: Paul Edkins 18:01

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This week Paul Edkins shares quote the adventurous night spent in Kenya while on a bike adventure from London to South Africa. You can follow Paul via his instagram account - @holidayspirit99 For more information about the Black Mambas or to support their work, visit their official page: Black Mambas – Helping Rhinos Support the show Buy me a coffe…

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Paget Brewster and Chad Opitz guest 1:00:42

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Doug welcomes Paget Brewster and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What's it like to be a Warm Showers Host: Martine Gijsbrechts 1:23:04

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What’s it really like to open your home to strangers cycling the world? In this episode, Guest Martine Gijsbrechts shares her stories, lessons, and how her hospitality of hosting bike travellers has made her a part of countless bike adventures. Listen If… You’re curious about: What it’s like to host bike travelers through Warm Showers How simple ac…

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447. Shelby Means on Alison Krauss & Union Station 'So Long So Wrong' (1997) 28:47

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Today I’m joined by bluegrass singer, songwriter and superstar bassist Shelby Means, who this year finally released her debut self-titled solo album, to talk about the classic trailblazing bluegrass album by Alison Krauss & Union Station, ‘So Long So Wrong’. Shelby talks about how Krauss supplanted Emmylou Harris as her dad’s favorite singer, not u…

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Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson 1:26:27

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Drummer, DJ, producer, Oscar-winning documentary director, composer and musical director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson joins SCORE from John Mayer’s private writing room at Henson Recording Studios! Ahmir discusses the absolutely bonkers music mashup from 50 years of Saturday Night Live, featured in his Emmy-nominated documentary LADIES & GENTLEMEN: 5…

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Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan to China - What's it Been Like? Rebecca Gross 27:36

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What's it actually like to go bikepacking through Kyrgyzstan to China? This week I feature another update from our intrepid adventurer Rebecca Gross who shares her experiences once more. Be sure to check out Rebecca on Instagram - @rebecca_grb as well as her YouTube channel to see visuals the behind the adventures. Check out Ombraz Sunglasses - I'm…

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#109 Michael Brabner - From Infantry to Innovation 2:00:56

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LTC Michael “Brabs” Brabner currently serves as the MCoE Robotics Requirements Division Air Branch Chief within the Maneuver Capabilities Development Integration Directorate. Originally from Oak Harbor, WA, Brabs enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2001 following the September 11th attacks. Over his 25-year career, Brabs spent 14 year…

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Brandon Collins, Trae Crowder and Drew Lynch guest 57:07

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Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Trae Crowder and Drew Lynch to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bikepacking Adventure from Greece to Germany via the Trans Dinarica Cycling Route : Anne Kress 1:39:20

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When her van broke down in Crete, Anne Kress decided not to book a flight to get back home to Germany. Instead, she grabbed her 20-year-old mountain bike and camping gear, then pedalled 3,300km home through 11 countries. Listen if: You love spontaneous adventures, dream about bikepacking the Balkans, or want proof that bike adventures can start wit…

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446. Ian Stewart (Asleep At The Wheel) on Fiddlers 4 'Fiddlers 4' (2002) 22:41

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Today I'm joined by Asleep At The Wheel's Ian Stewart to shine a spotlight on the cult classic fiddle super-group album 'Fiddlers 4' - Cajun legend Michael Doucet, old-time master Bruce Molsky, progressive bluegrasser Darol Anger, and cellist Rushad Eggleston. Ian talks about falling in love with the album as a kid attending fiddle camps, how the a…

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Lands End to John O'Groats on a Folding Bike & Riding the Transcontinental Race on a Tandem! 32:58

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Imagine cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats...on a folding bike! Well Listener Bobby Reading who has just set off to do exactly that. JBobby's family sadly lost three grandparents in the space of just a few weeks and he is using the ride as a fundraiser for Care Rights UK. Follow Bobby via his instagram account - @bigbobsadventures and you can …

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Mike Carrozza, Martha Kelly and Justin Thompson guest 1:01:10

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Doug welcomes Mike Carrozza, Martha Kelly and Justin Thompson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From 'Bee: Wild' to the 'Kiss the Ground' Regenerative Agriculture Documentary Trilogy - Highlights 15:03

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"For the last two decades, I've made over 20 films about the environment, starting with oil and carbon emissions. Those films, Kiss the Ground and now Common Ground, talk about how we can stabilize the climate, reverse climate change, grow nutrient-dense food, and help farmers make a profit through biodiversity and regenerative practices and princi…

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A Bikepacking Adventure through Norway: Slauka Macurak 1:47:41

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Ever wanted to go bikepacking in Norway? Listen to guest Slauka Macurak share what it was like during her 3 week adventure from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North Cape. Slauka discusses logistics, weather, time of year to travel as well as options for wildcamping and resupply along her route. She also shows us that you don't need to have …

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All About Bees, Soil & Regeneration with Documentary Filmmaker REBECCA TICKELL 1:00:46

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“I didn't really appreciate bees until I became a farmer, and then I started to understand how essential bees are for our food. They pollinate 70% of our food, and that feeds 90% of the world. There's a whole world of insects that creates the color in our food; it's what creates the flavor in our food. It's part of our biodiversity, and it's essent…

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Bikepacking through Turkey and Georgia: Olly Hargreaves Update From the Road 28:26

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What's it been like to cycle through Turkey and Georgia? This midweek episode we get an update from Olly Hargreaves who is currently making his way from the UK to Thailand. Be sure to give him a follow via his instagram account - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves For those dot watching be sure to check out: Stevie Thissen Chris Hunt Ben Wormald Thomas This…

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John Murphy & David Fleming (Superman) 1:12:03

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Superstar composers John Murphy and David Fleming finally enter the same room (you read that correctly) after an unusual but groundbreaking experience co-composing the score for James Gunn’s SUPERMAN. How John’s electric guitar-focused approach (he writes themes on a zany guitar he named Ned Flanders) harnessed the majesty of John Williams’ iconic …