Best Pretty Intense Podcasts (2025)

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Dave Asprey | This Sex Trick Will Change Your Entire Life 1:39:03

19d ago1:39:03

1:39:03

Over the last two decades Dave Asprey, the “Father of Biohacking,” has partnered with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent nearly $2 million taking control of his own biolog…

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The Heart of Home Town: How Ben and Erin Napier Followed God’s Plan- Episode 985 1:01:14

22h ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Today on the show, we’re answering the question, “What should I take with me from spring into summer?” and y’all are in for a TREAT. You’ve been asking for these guests for a long time and today my new friends Ben and Erin Napier from the show HGTV’s Home Town and Home Town Takeover are here. You’re going to love getting to know them and hearing ho…

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Table Talk: This is a Pretty Tricky Spot 15:30

1h ago15:30

15:30

Top pair, great kicker, nut blocker—should’ve been smooth sailing. But the board ran out weird and the river got super tricky. Let’s talk through the chaos. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: h…

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Table Talk: Did I Get Too Cute with Top Set?! 14:29

7h ago14:29

14:29

Jonathan flops top set with kings—dream spot, right? But instead of building a big pot, he takes a tricky line. Did he get too clever for his own good, or is this next-level thinking? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQ…

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The Holy Spirit's Presence Throughout Scripture and Our Daily Life with Margaret Feinberg- Episode 984 1:10:12

8d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Today we’re answering the question, “How do I bring my doubts into a new season?” Margaret Feinberg is back for her second time and y’all don't want to miss it. She has a brand new book about the Holy Spirit out called, The God You Need to Know and y’all ask OFTEN about how we hear from the Holy Spirit, so we’re going there! We’re also talk about w…

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Table Talk: Did the Nit Game Melt My Brain? 18:15

5d ago18:15

18:15

It's the start of the Nit Game, and everyone at the table is ready to gamble! Grant picks up KJ—a tempting hand, but he knows things will get wild. He finds a massive bluff—Is this a genius move, or has the Nit Game completely fried his poker instincts? Watch and decide for yourself! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect…

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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Sunday Night Dinner and What to Read & Watch Next- Episode 983 1:07:18

12d ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Today on the show, our pal Eddie Kaufholz and I keep talking…FROM D.C! We got to record this at Eddie’s house when I was recently in town and as you can imagine, it was just the best. We talked about his cookbook collection, what we're watching and reading right now, and SNL (of course). We have some note taking pages for you for this episode over …

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5.04: A Rosewood Minute 1:09:53

6d ago1:09:53

1:09:53

As they recap season 5 episode 4 of PLL, "Thrown From The Ride", Hayley and Ash open their first ever piece of DollMail™ which makes them say "postal coastal" 476 times out of pure joy!!!!!! They also ask the important question, "is Toburky worky as carpenturky?" and find respect for Paige being the Squealer that she was born to be. You can also WA…

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Table Talk: I Got Completely Owned in This Hand! 19:24

7d ago19:24

19:24

In this week's Table Talk, Grant faces a tricky spot in a wild $5/$5/$10 Portland Meadows game. With second pair in a five-way pot, he's suddenly check-raised and lost at sea against a top pro. When a brick hits the river, Grant has a huge decision—should he hero-call or cut his losses? What would YOU do in his shoes? Join our Discord community: ht…

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What If This Season Hasn’t Turned Out Like I Hoped it Would? with DawnCheré Wilkerson- Episode 982 1:02:01

15d ago1:02:01

1:02:01

DawnCheré Wilkerson her husband Rich are the lead pastors at VOUS Church in Miami, Florida, and she’s a beautiful writer along with being such a peaceful presence. You’re just going to absolutely love her. We get to talk about what God’s up to in Miami, what God’s doing in Gen Z, and what to do while you’re waiting on God to answer your prayers–her…

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Table Talk: Is This Massive Bluff Hopeless? 20:04

12d ago20:04

20:04

In this week’s Table Talk, Grant exploits the pressure of the Nit Game—where nobody wants to be the last to win a pot. As players loosen up, he finds the perfect moment to pounce, tossing his opponent straight into the blender. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our…

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Table Talk: I Thought I Was Definitely Ahead Until... 14:35

14d ago14:35

14:35

Grant finds himself in a strange spot after taking an unusual line with a strong hand. Everything seemed to have worked out, until his opponent shoved all his chips in the middle. Now what? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord…

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Finding Joy in Resilience and Obedience with Tauren Wells- Episode 981 1:05:45

22d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Today we’re answering the question, “How do I find joy in this season?” with Tauren Wells. You know him from his music—you’ve heard his voice, you’ve sung along in the car—but today we’re talking about some really exciting new chapters in his life. He’s releasing his first book called Joy Bomb and we talk about what joy really means, and how to car…

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5.03: Foes, Friends & Fears 1:05:36

20d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Reacapping season 5 episode 3 of PLL "Surfing the Aftershocks" has Hayley and Ash zoomin', dude (meaning they are on extra SUPER silly mode and sing "Pump It" by The Black Eyed Peas for the first 8 minutes of the episode). They repeatedly yell at Ali to "get buried", learn the art of The Ape Index and discover "Toboinky"!!!!!! You can also WATCH ou…

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Table Talk: Listeners Clap Back: Intense Reactions to Our Take on the EPT Angle Shoot 13:59

20d ago13:59

13:59

The angle shooting controversy lit up the comments—and the Poker Guys are here for the heat. In this follow-up to our viral EPT Final Table breakdown, we respond to your feedback: the pushback, the praise, and everything in between. Let’s get into it. See the full hand in question here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R2vOfTIL48 And our analysis t…

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Table Talk: Angle Shooting or Edge? Controversy at Million Dollar Final Table 23:17

21d ago23:17

23:17

In this episode, the Poker Guys dive into the viral controversy from the recent EPT Final Table, where Aleksandr Shevliakov faked confusion after a raise—tricking his opponent into shoving. We break down the ethics, strategy, and what poker should do (if anything) about plays like this. See the full hand in question here: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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Table Talk: How Should Poker Deal with Accused Cheaters? The Imsirovic Ejection 15:52

24d ago15:52

15:52

With no formal charges but plenty of smoke, Ali Imsirovic was booted from a live event. The Poker Guys explore whether poker is doing enough—or going too far—to keep the game clean. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2…

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A Theology of Singleness with Ashley Anderson- Episode 980 54:20

28d ago54:20

54:20

Ashley Anderson is a ministry leader and wise voice who lives in New York and has become a dear, dear friend of mine. She was our April guest on the Single Purpose League podcast last month, and we had a conversation around having a theology of singleness—What does that mean? Why does it matter? What does Scripture say about being single? It felt s…

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Processing Changes in Busy Seasons, Motherhood, and Spiritual Connection with Christy Nockels- Episode 979 1:04:21

29d ago1:04:21

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Christy Nockels is here today to help us answer the question, “How do I process change in busy seasons?” She’s in the process of launching her third kid into the world, marrying off another, releasing a brand new lullaby album (of course you’re going to love it) and figuring out what parenting and life looks like entering an empty nest. Whether you…

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The Breakdown: Would YOU Call for $2 Million? Keating Tests Peter’s Soul 46:49

26d ago46:49

46:49

Alan Keating and Peter are at it again with a $2 million pot at stake. BLINDS $1k/$1k/$2k Peter (UTG): JhJc ($1.26m) Keating (CO): QsTd ($863k) Jack (SB): QhQd ($923k) Flop: 4s7d6d Turn: 2s River: Ad Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https…

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TSF Faves: The Gospel of Mark with Dr. Esau McCaulley- Episode 978 1:03:20

1M ago1:03:20

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From time to time, we want to replay episodes that really stuck out to us or maybe episodes that feel relevant to things going on around us, and this is one of those. Whether you’ve heard it before or this is your first time, I think there’s always something new to learn about Scripture. I recently got to teach the kick off to a brand new series at…

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Andy Frisella - Why Manhood Is Under Attack 1:21:18

1M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Andy Frisella is a leading force of the entrepreneurial world. After successfully building his brick-and-mortar supplement company, Supplement Superstores, from the ground up, Andy set his sights on developing a superior product to vertically integrate his business. Through this concept, 1stPhorm was conceived in 2009, and quickly became an interna…

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Table Talk: Here's How I Won 85% Of the Bounties In This Tournament 15:00

28d ago15:00

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Progressive knockout tournaments are everywhere online—but live PKOs are a different beast. Grant shares two sharp strategy adjustments you’ll need to thrive in this newer, less-charted format where every decision could be for a bounty and your tournament life. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.pok…

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Diving Deep into Scripture & Becoming Lifelong Learners with Lisa Harper- Episode 977 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Y’all get ready because my friend Lisa Harper is here! She’s one of my favorite teachers and today we’re talking about being lifelong learners, the kindness of God, and what we love about Jesus. Her brand new book, A Jesus Shaped Life, comes out tomorrow and I kept wanting to slow down and re-read and underline because it’s just so deep and special…

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Table Talk: Pocket Queens—Raise, Fold, Cry?! 14:22

1M ago14:22

14:22

The third best hand in poker is great, until it faces a lot of fight back. Now what do we do? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown pod…

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5.02: Shanslaughter (with Dougie Baldwin) 1:31:06

1M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

As they recap season 5 episode 1 of PLL “Whirly Girlie”, Ashley and Hayley must explain both the ridiculous plot points of PLL and the Call An Adult dictionary to special guest, actor and comedian Dougie Baldwin (who is also Boyfriend of The Pod)! In this “sexy, problematic and sneaky” ep, we learn Dougie thought Wilden’s name was a hint to him bei…

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Table Talk: Poker Dilemma: Do You Speak Up? 16:56

1M ago16:56

16:56

Grant finds himself in an ethical dilemma in a hand he's not even in. How much leeway do poker players owe really inexperienced players? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguy…

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Creating Out of Intense Seasons of Change and Physical and Mental Health Journeys with Johnnyswim- Episode 976 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Our friends, Abner and Amanda from JOHNNYSWIM are back with us today and we got to sit down in person at the Hepzibah House in New York City to record this one. Their brand new album, When The War is Over came out in February and y’all know we needed an album to be our soundtrack for the spring, so I hope you’ve already started listening to this on…

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