Best Review Club Lesson Podcasts (2026)

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Fir Park Galacticos 2-0 Celtic: Nancy’s "Train Wreck" & The Truth About Paul Tisdale 10:34

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How did Celtic turn Motherwell into Real Madrid? In this New Year's Day episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we react to the humiliating 2-0 defeat against Motherwell, asking if Wilfried Nancy’s rotation policy caused a "train wreck" or if the hysteria is ignoring the fitness reality. James and Alan use "packing scores" to reveal the histori…

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Is a "Big Bum Bum" the Only Thing That Matters? | Unpacking Damilare Kuku A Book Review 1:27:46

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Is your body a home or a billboard for public opinion? Today, we examine the painful, hilarious, and honest world of Damilare Kuku. Her novel, "Only Big Bum Bums Matter Tomorrow," asks if a physical fix is truly the ticket to visibility. For many, the pressure for perfection is a heavy trade for peace. We are diving into the mirror. In this episode…

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Aviatrix Classics: Pioneer Ruth Nichols’ Wings for Life—record-setting flights, devastating crashes, and the resilience to find purpose that joined aviation skill with Quaker compassion to deliver air ... 3:41:47

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Send us a text In this deeply immersive Literary Aviatrix Classics conversation Dr. Jacque Boyd, Captain Jenny Beatty and I discuss Wings for Life, the extraordinary memoir of pioneering aviatrix Ruth Nichols. Nichols’ life reads like myth—altitude, speed, and distance records; repeated catastrophic crashes; unrelenting physical pain; and a relentl…

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Caitlin Clark on New Nike Ad, Signature Shoe & Fantasy Punishments + Week 18 Preview | EP 173 1:29:52

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Nike! On today’s episode, we are welcoming back to the show WNBA Superstar, Caitlin Clark! Caitlin and the guys get her thoughts on what went into creating her new Nike commercial, what she’s planning for her first signature shoe, her reaction to Jason dunking, how she’s feeling ge…

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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names 30:05

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We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, reflections on #Read25in25, and re-visit a whimsical know-yourself-better question. Resources & links related to this episode: Home cotton-candy machine Listen to episode 355 Simon Haisell's Footnotes an…

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Livingston 2-4 Celtic: Is Nancy's "Basketball" Style Genius or Madness? 1:05:56

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In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we react to the chaotic 4-2 victory over Livingston and ask the big question: Is Wilfried Nancy’s “basketball match” style of football sustainable for a title race? James and Alan debate whether the defensive frailties are a necessary price to pay for the “peak Ange-ball” levels of chance creation, while dis…

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A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses 2:58

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With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products…

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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision? 26:14

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We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Join the "Happiness Project Revisited" before prices rise on January 1st Bandolier Order your 2026 Moment of Happiness Calendar Get in touch: [email protected] Visit G…

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E93- Slit-Lamp Detection of PVD: A Simpler Way to Diagnose- Dr. Mohsin Ali 31:44

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In this episode, Dr. Mohsin Ali joins us to discuss his recent study on a simpler and highly effective way to clinically diagnose posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) using slit-lamp visualization of the posterior hyaloid membrane. The study compared this technique to the traditional Weiss ring method and OCT confirmation, finding that slit-lamp ass…

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Kylie Kelce on Kid Meltdowns, Dude Gift Advice, Japanese Maples & New Heights Secret Santa | EP 172 1:30:21

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Nike. Today, we are joined by the only 4x guest in the history of New Heights, Kylie Kelce! For our holiday spectacular episode, the New Heights team exchanges their Secret Santa gifts, Kylie joins us to recap what she’s been up to since being dethroned as our most viewed episode, …

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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks 25:56

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We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…

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Nancy’s First Win: Relief, Resilience & The Striker Crisis (Live Special) 1:13:51

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In this Live Christmas Special of The Huddle Breakdown, we react immediately to Wilfried Nancy’s vital first victory against Aberdeen, dissecting whether the "mass hysteria" surrounding the club has finally lifted. James and Alan provide a granular tactical analysis of Nancy's evolving system—breaking down the controversial 5-3-2 defensive shape an…

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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry 20:25

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As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…

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Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer — From TWA Stewardess to Pioneering 747 Captain 1:35:04

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Send us a text Pioneering airline pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer reflects on her extraordinary journey from being hired as a TWA stewardess in the early 1970s to becoming one of the first women to fly the Boeing 747, and later retiring from United Airlines after a career shaped both by deregulation, mergers, and furloughs, and by generosity, unexpected opp…

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Paul Rudd on Why Jack Black is The Best, Worst Auditions, Chiefs Fandom & Naming Your Nuts | EP 171 48:39

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92%ers, welcome to another guest episode of New Heights! Today we are joined by actor, Chiefs Fan, and the first guest we ever had on the show, Paul Rudd! Paul and the guys discuss everything from why Jack Black is the absolute best, our new favorite phrase ‘Buffalo Sober,’ Kelce home movies, if Paul knows ball, why he still has joy for the Chiefs,…

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A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference 4:34

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When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's web…

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More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited] 29:34

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With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, an…

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Mass Hysteria at Celtic? Nancy Under Fire + Peter Lawwell’s Legacy 11:30

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In this episode of Extra Time, we tackle the "mass hysteria" surrounding Wilfried Nancy following a winless run, asking if he can survive the mounting pressure or if he is a victim of the "fog of war" at Celtic Park. James uses data and historical comparisons to Ange Postecoglou’s rocky start to argue that the underlying performance is better than …

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Is Home Alone a Top 5 Christmas Movie? ft. Kylie Kelce | New Heights Film Club 37:47

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On this edition of New Heights Film Club, we are joined by Kylie Kelce to review the 1990 Christmas classing "Home Alone." The Kelces debate if this is a top 5 Christmas movie of all time, if Peter McCallister is the worst movie dad of all time, and who is the "Kevin" of the Kelce family. New Heights airs every Wednesday during the NFL Season so ma…

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Chiefs' Streak Ends, Mahomes Injury, Rivers Reactions, Eagles Blowout & Playoff Predictions | EP 170 55:13

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Allstate! On today’s episode, Travis gets candid about the end of the Chiefs playoff hopes, the Mahomes injury, and how he’s approaching the last three games of the season. We also react to the Eagles blowing out the Raiders, Grandpa Rivers making his first start since 2020, break …

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Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect 37:22

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As part of “Design Your Year,” each of us made a list of 25 things we wanted to accomplish in 2025; here, we report on what we got done—and what we didn’t. Resources & links related to this episode: Happier in Hollywood Substack Simon Haisell's Footnotes and Tangents Allie Coyle Photography The Earth Room created by American artist Walter De Maria …

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Cup Final Disaster: Did Nancy Lose the Dressing Room? + Celtic’s "Civil War" Exposed 1:08:17

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In this explosive episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we dissect the painful 3-1 League Cup Final defeat to St. Mirren, investigating whether Wilfried Nancy has already lost the buy-in of the Celtic squad. James and Alan expose a “mushroom clouding civil war” behind the scenes involving Paul Tisdale and legacy staff, arguing that “information warfare”…

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EP321 - Has ‘Bro Culture’ DESTROYED golf? 37:59

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A Little Happier: Why the Holy Man Didn’t Tell a Boy to Stop Eating Candy 2:35

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A familiar story about Gandhi is apocryphal, but nevertheless illustrates one of my Secrets of Adulthood: If we’re trying to encourage or enforce a particular behavior, we should be willing to observe that behavior ourselves. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more ab…

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3 years of design thinking - pause, reflect, celebrate! 52:07

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Here are the links to the bodies of work mentioned by the listeners who asked us questions this episode: Candor Dennis - The Event Playbook Coffee Chat Series Liz Atkin - Refreshing Comms Vaughan Broderick - Innovation Playbook In this reflective episode, Lucy and Tracy celebrate three years of their design thinking podcast, sharing personal growth…

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Bonus: Don’t Call it a Midlife Crisis—Chip Conley on the “Dan Buettner” Podcast 1:06:30

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My friend Chip Conley joins the “Dan Buettner Podcast” to explain why the old idea of a “midlife crisis” holds us back and how reframing this stage can open the door to purpose, curiosity, and stronger connection in life after 50. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Ca…

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More Happier: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner [Revisited] 26:07

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As part of our Happier Podcast Book Club, we revisit our conversation with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast about her compelling bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart.” Resources & links related to this episode: Crying in H Mart Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, p…

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Celtic 0-3 Roma: Disaster or Potential? + Nancy's "Coherent" Plan for Cup Final 10:45

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In this Extra Time episode, Martin and James break down Celtic’s 3-0 Europa League defeat to AS Roma. James argues the performance wasn’t a tactical disaster, citing “outcome bias” compared to the Atalanta match under Rodgers, and explains why individual errors masked a coherent structural display. We also discuss why Daizen Maeda struggles in Nanc…

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Wilfried Nancy’s "Whiteboard" Tactics: Genius or Madness? + Roma Preview 1:27:05

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In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we investigate Wilfried Nancy’s controversial debut against Hearts, analyzing whether his sideline “whiteboard” tactics were a stroke of innovative genius or a sign of madness. James and Alan dive into the data to expose the massive “variance” keeping Hearts afloat in the Speedboat League, while explaining w…

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Chiefs and Eagles Frustrations, Philip Rivers Returns and Kelce Hygiene | EP 169 48:03

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by YETI! On today’s episode, we recap a frustrating week of football for the Chiefs and Eagles. Travis shares his candid thoughts on the loss to the Texans, and Jason lets us know why the Eagles had him saying “FML.” We also react to the breaking news about Phillip Rivers, watch a chi…

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Ep. 564: Revealing…the Annual Challenge for 2026! Plus a Report on Read 25 in 2025 28:35

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We report on our experience with the “Design Your Year” exercise of the annual challenge: Read 25 in ’25. We also reveal the annual challenge for 2026—join us. Resources & links related to this episode: Move 26 in 2026 Visit the Happiness Project shop The science-backed trick that soothes an itch better than scratching Elizabeth: is coming into the…

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EP320 - The Psychology Behind Europe’s Ryder Cup Wins – Tom Young 1:28:36

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A Little Happier: Have You Ever Felt Like an Employee of Your Former Self? 4:11

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Do You Feel Like an Employee of Your Former Self? Renowned novelist Ian McEwan makes a funny observation about book tours that’s applicable to many familiar situations. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happ…

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He Died With His Mistress... Who Was My SISTER?! 😱 | Colleen Hoover’s "Regretting You."Book Review 2:08:50

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Imagine losing your husband and your sister in the same car accident, only to find out they were having an affair. Would you tell your daughter the truth? In this explosive Book Club episode of Stuck in Podcast x Palm Wine Central, we dive into the messy, heartbreaking world of Colleen Hoover’s "Regretting You." We’re debating the ultimate betrayal…

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More Happier: Your Guide to Stress-Free Holiday Hosting [Revisited] 26:01

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Make entertaining easier. These simple hacks take the stress out of hosting and help you focus on what really matters: enjoying the people you’re with. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Col…

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Wilfried Nancy: Tactical Genius or High-Risk Gamble? + Hearts "Headless Chicken" Exposed 10:34

26d ago10:34

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In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we dive deep into the arrival of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic FC, analyzing his "business-like" first press conference and the calculated risks behind his appointment compared to the Martin O'Neill interim era. James and Alan provide a forensic data breakdown of the "sea change" in Scottish football t…

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Tickling Tonsils, Kiffin Drama & George Clooney on Pranks, Parenting & Jason's Batman | EP 168 1:35:06

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92%ers, welcome to this week’s episode of New Heights brought to you by YETI! Today, we are joined by Hollywood icon George Clooney! But first, we recap Jason’s militia adventures in New England, break down our New Heights Belly Bucking tailgate at the Linc, we try to figure out how the Chiefs will be “tickling your tonsils,” Jason explains why he’…

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Ep. 563: Need a One-Word Theme for Next Year? We Review and Reveal Our Words 38:35

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We talk about why choosing a one-word theme for the year can be such a creative, constructive, and satisfying exercise. We review our words for 2025 and reveal our words for 2026. Plus we share an original and fun reason to have a party. Resources & links related to this episode: Amazing scene in Mad Men Work through my new Gift Idea Generator work…

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Should Martin O’Neill Stay? | Chaos vs Clarity & The Truth About Celtic’s Progress 1:01:22

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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James debate the timing of Wilfried Nancy’s expected arrival as Celtic manager and whether delaying his appointment could derail momentum after three away wins in a week. They break down the chaotic nature of recent performances, the difference between outcomes and underlying data, St Mirren and Hibs as var…

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EP319 - Rick chats with one of the BEST GOLF COACHES EVER 1:37:57

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A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Paris Syndrome?” 5:00

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The gap between expectations and reality determines whether we feel happy or disappointed. From empty-nest parents hoping for daily texts to tourists experiencing "Paris syndrome," our expectations shape our emotions. Sometimes adjusting expectations—rather than changing reality—is the key to happiness. Resources & links related to this episode: Ge…

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Bonus: Hacks to Make the Holidays Happier [Revisited] 29:52

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We revisit our long list of hacks to make the holidays a happier time. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 145 12 Personal Commandments Eight Splendid Truths Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collect…

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E92-3D Heads-up Display Surgery - Dr. David Chow 54:31

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Dr. David Chow, a proponent of 3D heads-up display (HUD) surgery for several years and involved in its development, provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D HUD systems in vitreo-retinal surgery. He covers optimization parameters for enhancing resolution and other variables to improve visualization.…

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More Happier: Do You Specifically Recollect Yourself at Different Ages? 25:06

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We discuss a know-yourself-better question related to how we conceive of ourselves at different ages. Plus we talk about a way to find excellent book recommendations. Resources & links related to this episode: Join the The Happiness Project: Revisited course Since You Asked advice podcast Shop the biggest journal sale of the year! Substack Live wit…

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Real or Mirage? Celtic’s Shock Win in Rotterdam & Hibs Preview | Extra Time 10:32

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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James react to Celtic’s shock 3–1 win away to Feyenoord, a performance nobody expected after the St Mirren debacle. They break down how Celtic produced one of their best European displays in years — pressing with intelligence, controlling transitions, and showing real identity and bravery — while…

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Episode 27: Intimacy and Aftercare, Bliss November 2025 Recap 1:02:32

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Ben and Kae recount their wildest Bliss Cruise yet — spontaneous meetups, multiple orgies, surprise booty calls, and unexpected run-ins on a trip that pushed their boundaries and blew their minds. They also discuss intimacy and aftercare, how partners manage differing needs, clear communication, enthusiastic consent, and practical tips for navigati…

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Chiefs Wild Comeback, Fixing the Birds Offense, Jameis the GOAT and Thanksgiving Fast Chaos | EP 167 1:12:37

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Adobe Acrobat Studio! On today’s episode, Jason and Travis break down the Chiefs incredible comeback against the Colts, discuss how Travis is getting ready for the Cowboys on a short week, Jason shares his thoughts on what’s going on with the Eagles run game, react to another week …

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Ep. 562: Do You Hesitate to Raise Your Hand to Make Something Happen? Plus a Medication Hack 29:22

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We talk about why it’s such a happiness-booster to raise your hand to organize an event or undertaking—to realize that if you don’t do it, no one will. We also share a hack for making it easier to take medication, and why it’s a good idea to “suffer fools gladly.” Resources & links related to this episode: Shop the Black Friday Sale in the Happines…

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St Mirren 0–1 Celtic: Deeply Concerning Signs Ahead of Feyenoord & Hibs 1:03:47

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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James and Alan dissect Celtic’s grim 1–0 win over St Mirren — a result that delivered three points but one of the worst performances in recent memory. They break down why the match was “putrid,” how Celtic’s attacking structure collapsed, the alarming XG and final-third data behind the display, and whether th…

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EP318 - does golf need this…. 1:00:47

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