Best Richard Dees Podcasts (2026)

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TGL: Next Gen Links - Anatomy of the TGL Launch and Season One 43:02

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In this episode of On Stage, we take you inside a panel conversation unpacking the launch of one of the most ambitious new properties in sports: TGL. Recorded on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the SBJ World Congress of Sports in Nashville, this discussion brings together leaders from across sports, media, technology, and investment to break down the v…

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A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas) | Ep. 546 56:15

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New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters. See ya in '26!WEBSITE:www.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion

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Dan Cleary talks Jane's Addiction breakup and touring with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 545 57:08

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Joining is Dan Cleary, guitar/bass tech for Jane's Addiction. Dan gets candid about their infamous fight and breakup. Plus, stories about Guns N' Roses' recent tour (filled in for Duff's legendary bass tech, McBob), alien encounters, and Yankees / Red Sox rivalry, and more!More info:https://www.instagram.com/dancleary79/https://x.com/DanCleary79htt…

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Mark Wilf: Leadership Legacy and International Ambition 21:13

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In this episode of On Stage, Minnesota Vikings Owner and President Mark Wilf joins Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, for a wide-ranging conversation that took place on October 1, 2025, at Leaders Week London. Wilf reflects on his journey as an NFL owner and the leadership principles that have shaped the Vikings’ long-te…

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Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy | Ep. 544 1:19:12

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Guiliette Jimaa, a make-up & hair artist from Germany, takes us back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into her life. A sweet tale of romance, cultural barriers, and Nutella, Guiliette shares her story (and pictures) for the first time.More info: https://www.instagram.com/guiliettejima…

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High Priest: Raymond Buckland the Father of American Witchcraft with Jason Mankey 1:12:48

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In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I welcome author Jason Mankey to the podcast to discuss his book High Priest: Raymond Buckland the Father of American Witchcraft. We delve into the life and legacy of Raymond Buckland, his influence on modern witchcraft, from bringing Gardnerian Wicca to the United States to his welcoming approach towards the …

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Jimmy and Dee Haslam: The Haslams on Ownership Vision and Community 30:37

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In this episode of On Stage, we bring you a joint conversation with Dee and Jimmy Haslam of Haslam Sports, one of the most influential ownership groups in American sports. Recorded on October 2, 2025, at Leaders Week London, this discussion offers an inside look at how the Haslams approach ownership, leadership, and long-term community impact acros…

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The Call of the Old Gods with Christopher McIntosh 1:09:03

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In this episode, Christopher McIntosh returns to Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss his latest book, the spiritual memoir, The Call of The Old Gods. The conversation touches upon McIntosh's journey into paganism, the definition and significance of paganism, and how it nourishes the different levels of the human being. We explore the role of cultural mem…

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Del James: Consensual Violence | Ep. 543 52:42

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Author and Guns N' Roses tour manager Del James joins. We discuss his new graphic novel "Consensual Violence," Ozzy's final show, what 40 years of GN'R means to him, and more! More info:https://deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-item/consensual-violence/https://www.instagram.com/deljamesgang/* Note: Recorded 9/22 and originally meant for broadcast 10/…

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The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum | Ep. 542 1:02:41

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Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum returns! We discuss his upcoming "Sound and Vision" Awards. Plus, saving the Arts in public schools, new Aerosmith/Yungblud EP, Velvet Revolver with Macy Gray, GNR's cover of "Sympathy for the Devil," what the 40th anniversary of Guns N' Roses means, and more!More info:https://adoptthearts.org/https://www.instagram.c…

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Roddy Bottum, Faith No More: "The Royal We" is "One in a Million" | Ep. 541 48:38

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Roddy Bottum, Faith No More founding member and keyboardist, has penned his memoir. We get candid about "The Royal We," fear of coming out in the 80s, the infamous Guns N' Roses tour, and much more.More info:https://www.instagram.com/roddybottumhttps://linktr.ee/roddybottum WEBSITE:www.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion

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Richard Masters: Goals in the short and long term and Shaping the Premier Leagues Future 28:31

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In this episode of On Stage, Richard Masters, Chief Executive of the Premier League, joins Karthi Gnagnasegaram, Presenter and Host, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving strategy behind the world’s most-watched sports league. Recorded on October 2, 2025, at Leaders Week London, this discussion explores how Masters and his team are steering …

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Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone | Ep. 540 32:13

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On the way back from a family road trip to see Paul McCartney, we make a pit stop to interview "Ozzy & Me" author, Stephen Rea. We talk about his heartwarming memoir detailing four decades of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert.More info:https://stephen-rea.com/WEBSITE:www.afdpod.com…

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Scared by the Bible with Brandon Grafius 1:08:58

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In this episode, I welcome back Brandon Grafius, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Academic Dean at Ecumenical Theological Seminary. Known for his unique expertise in both Biblical studies and horror, Brandon discusses his latest book, Scared by the Bible: The Roots of Horror in Scripture. We delve into the intersection of horror and bibl…

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Fourth Wall Phantoms with Joshua Cutchin 1:35:14

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In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio Joshua Cutchin returns to discuss his latest book, ”Fourth Wall Phantoms: Reflections on the Paranormal, Narrative, and Fiction Becoming Fact’” The episode explores Joshua’s extensive background in paranormal studies, his insights into the intersection of fiction and reality, and the deep philosophical and arti…

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Roger Goodell: Conversation with Commissioner on NFL powerhouse status 30:01

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In this episode of On Stage, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joins Neil Reynolds, presenter of the NFL on Sky Sports, for an in-depth conversation about the league’s global ambitions and evolving strategy. Recorded on October 2, 2025, at Leaders Week London—hosted by SBJ’s sister company Leaders in Sport at Allianz Stadium—Goodell shares his perspec…

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Laura Cox talks "Trouble Coming" and Slash's influence | Ep. 539 20:37

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French rocker and viral guitarist Laura Cox has released her new album "Trouble Coming." Laura joins to talk about her journey, the new record, GN'R fandom, and influence Slash has had on her career.More info:https://www.lauracoxmusic.com/Our website:www.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion

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Aleister Crowley's The Sword of Song with Richard Kaczynski 1:11:48

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In this episode, I am joined by Richard Kaczynski, an authority on the life and works of Aleister Crowley, to discuss the newly released annotated edition of Crowley's The Sword of Song. Throughout the conversation, Richard delves into Crowley's controversial reputation, upbringing in a fundamentalist Christian sect, and his struggle with Victorian…

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Val Ackerman: Legacy Leadership and Redifining the landscape of sports 32:18

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In this episode of On Stage, BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman joins Sports Business Journal’s Publisher and Executive Editor, Abraham Madkour for an inspiring and candid conversation that took place on September 25, 2025, at SBJ’s Game Changers conference in New York City. Ackerman — a pioneer in sports leadership and one of the most respected vo…

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"Don't Cry" for Me, Argentina (Axl's "Tantrum") | Ep. 538 59:49

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Guns N' Roses recently performed for 2 massive crowds in Argentina. Let's welcome Argentinian fan, Agustín, who was there for Axl's mic throwing/drum kicking "tantrum" that went viral. What exactly happened and what should be the appropriate response? Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective.It's been a bit since …

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The Path Within with Jake Kobrin 1:12:58

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In this episode I'm joined by multifaceted artist and author, Jake Kobrin to discuss his book The Path Within: Ritual Magic and The Gateway to Self-Mastery. Jake discusses the essence of magic, ethical considerations, and the transformative power of understanding one's true will. Jake also touches upon his personal experiences, contributions from g…

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CKY's Jess Margera "Can't Stop Running" | Ep. 537 23:04

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CKY are back with their first new single in 7 years, "Can't Stop Running." Band co-founder and drummer Jess Margera returns to the podcast to talk new music, balancing tour life with fatherhood, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses.More info:https://linktr.ee/ckymusichttps…

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John Slusher: Driving Commercial Success for the LA28 Olympic Games 30:14

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In this episode of On Stage, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Properties CEO John Slusher joins Sports Business Journal Editor-at-Large Terry Lefton for an insightful conversation about the business engine powering the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Recorded on September 17, 2025, at SBJ’s AXS DRIVE conference in Los Angeles, this…

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The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience | Ep. 536 59:30

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Dan McConomy was the manager for West Arkeen and his band, The Outpatience. We learn more about the late musician, his songwriting, how the album almost didn't happen, the truth behind West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and much more!More info:Contact Dan: https://www.instagram.com/danmccono…

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Return with Elixir with Miles Neale 1:56:31

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In this episode I welcome psychotherapist, Tibetan Buddhism teacher, and founder of The Gradual Path, Miles Neal, to Rebel Spirit Radio where we dive into Miles's new book Return with Elixir. We explore themes such as the Hero's Journey, Carl Jung's psychology, and global crises like the ecological, economic, and mental health crises. We discuss th…

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Stan Kasten and Lon Rosen: Inside the Dodgers building a championship brand on and off the field 31:34

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In this episode of On Stage, we take you inside the L.A. Dodgers with CEO & President Stan Kasten and Executive Vice President & CMO Lon Rosen. This conversation, recorded September 17, 2025 at SBJ’s AXS DRIVE event in Los Angeles, explores how one of the most iconic franchises in sports continues to set the standard on and off the field. Kasten an…

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"Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction" Graphic Novel from Sumerian Comics | Ep. 535 33:28

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Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel series, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!More info: https://sumerian.ink/https://www.instagram.com/sumeriancomics/Our website:www.afdpod.com…

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Sacred Forest Bathing with Ellen Dee Davidson 1:02:00

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Join Ellen Dee Davidson, children's books author and nature enthusiast, as she discusses her book Sacred Forest Bathing on this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio. Ellen shares her personal journey with forest bathing, a practice she discovered that has deep roots in Japanese culture known as Shinrin-Yoku. She reveals how the practice transformed her he…

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Steve Ballmer: Intuit Dome Innovation and the Future of Basketball 32:54

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John Bush, Armored Saint / ex-Anthrax | Ep. 534 32:05

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Ending Unnecessary Suffering with Peter Ralston 1:06:13

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In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I'm joined by Peter Ralston, a founder of the Consciousness Movement and author of several influential books, including The Book of Not Knowing and The Art of Mastery. We discuss his latest book, Ending Unnecessary Suffering, and delve into his background, including his experiences in the personal growth movem…

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Mellody Hobson: Investing in Purpose and the Future of Sports 38:36

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In this episode of On Stage, two visionary leaders—Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, and Ted Leonsis, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment—share the stage at SBJ’s Dealmakers Conference in Washington, D.C., on November 30, 2023. Hobson, a nationally recognized financial executive and advocate for fin…

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The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer | Ep. 533 30:27

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Billy McCloud is credited for co-writing the Guns N' Roses song "Yesterdays" from Use Your Illusion II. Sadly, Billy passed in 2002, but his sister Cynthia is here to share the story. Who was he? Why just "Billy" in the UYI II liner notes? What did Axl pay out in royalites? Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how gener…

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Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras with Peter Mark Adams 1:25:48

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In this episode I am joined by author Peter Mark Adams to discuss his latest book Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras. We explore various aspects of mystery traditions, particularly focusing on the Mithraic mysteries and their significance in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Peter elucidates the intricacies of mystery cults, their rituals…

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Michael Rubin: Fanatics, Growth, and Lessons from the Worlds Biggest Sports Platform 34:15

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In this episode of On Stage, Michael Rubin, CEO and Chairman of Fanatics, joins SBJ’s Publisher and Executive Editor Abe Madkour for a lively conversation at the CAA World Congress of Sports on April 16, 2024. Rubin pulls back the curtain on the unprecedented growth of Fanatics, which now spans licensed merchandise, trading cards, collectibles, and…

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200th Episode 1:01:41

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In this episode, I reflect on my podcast journey up to this time, and make some announcements regarding the future of the podcast.By Nick Mather, Ph.D.

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Michael Schenker: Don't Sell Your Soul | Ep. 532 17:26

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Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returns to discuss "Don't Sell Your Soul," the second part of an album trilogy that began with 2024's "My Years With UFO." We talk the new record, Axl Rose's contribution to the previous one, and more! More info:https://michaelschenkerhimself.com/https://schenker.lnk.to/DSYSALBUMIDhttps://youtu.be/k1DzRfMvANI?si…

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Fine, I'll talk about Axl's voice: Part II | Ep. 531 58:08

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Exactly what the title says. Didn't want to talk about a first time, so why not a second? I'm still tired of people trying to drag down legends. We'll be honest with each other, with the right perspective. Let's talk about Axl Rose's voice and those who criticize him. This time, we're joined by musician/vocal coach, Tony Noyes. More info:https://ww…

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Derek Shulman, Gentle Giant: Talkin' Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and more! | Ep. 530 36:47

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Derek Shulman, of progressive rock pioneers Gentle Giant and legendary A&R man, chronicles a remarkable life and career surrounded by music in his new memoir. Derek talks about opening for Black Sabbath, signing Bon Jovi, resurrecting AC/DC, and much more! More info about "Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights: h…

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Paul Tagliabue: An Outside Perspective on Amateur Athletics 34:10

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Description: This episode of On Stage takes us deeper into the SBJ archives than ever before, revisiting a keynote interview from the 2016 Intercollegiate Athletics Forum with Paul Tagliabue, the longtime former commissioner of the National Football League. Tagliabue, who led the NFL from 1989 to 2006, oversaw one of the league’s most transformativ…

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Laura Ricketts: A Conversation with a Team Owner Philanthropist and Activist 24:01

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In this episode of On Stage, Laura Ricketts—co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Sky—sits down with Abe Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal. Recorded on October 30, 2024, at SBJ’s Dealmakers Conference in Washington, D.C., the conversation highlights Ricketts’ unique position as one of the few women to hold a majori…

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Max Cavalera, SOULFLY: Chama, Ozzy, and Axl | Ep. 529 33:46

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Extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY deliver their 13th album "CHAMA" on October 24th. Max Cavalera returns to talk the new record, making music with his sons, Christmas dinner at Ozzy's house, defense of an aging Axl Rose, and more!More info:https://soulfly.bfan.link/chamahttps://soulfly.bfan.link/storm-the-gateshttps://www.instagram.com/thesoulflyt…

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Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace: Talks 30 Years of OLP, Chris Benoit, and Axl Rose | Ep. 528 24:36

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Our Lady Peace lead vocalist Raine Maida joins. We celebrate 30 years of OLP, reclaiming the song "Whatever" from the Chris Benoit tragedy, Axl Rose watching the Mayweather-McGregor fight through his tour bus window, and more!More info:https://www.ourladypeace.com/https://www.instagram.com/ourladypeacehttps://lnk.to/OLPwhateverOur website:www.afdpo…

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Will Ferrell and Larry Freedman: Fireside Chat 46:06

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In this special episode of On Stage, actor, comedian, and LAFC co-owner Will Ferrell joins Larry Freedman, the club’s co-president, for a fireside chat moderated by SBJ’s Abe Madkour. Recorded on February 27, 2023, at the National Sports Forum in Los Angeles, this session offers a rare glimpse into how one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures b…

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Samkhya Karika with Srivatsa Ramaswami 1:12:13

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In this episode, I welcome Srivatsa Ramaswami to the program to discuss his book Samkhya Karika: A Yoga Practitioner's Guide to Overcoming the Three Causes of Suffering. The conversation delves into the relationship between philosophy and yoga, the concepts of Purusha and Prakriti, and the Three Gunas. Ramaswami provides an in-depth exploration of …

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: More Balls to Picasso (and less cell phones) | Ep. 527 24:50

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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson has unleashed a re-worked version of his classic 1994 album, now titled "More Balls To Picasso." As I switch from radio producer to interviewer, Bruce joins us to talk about the rerelease, fatherhood, his solo tour, and more!More info:https://www.ironmaiden.com/bruce-dickinson-more-balls-to-picasso/https://www.instagra…

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Glenn Hughes talks new album "Chosen" and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 526 16:36

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Rock legend Glenn Hughes returns with his new studio album “Chosen," set for release on September 5th. Glenn chats with us about what may be his last rock record, how to stay "in the moment," and thoughts on Guns N' Roses.More info:https://www.glennhughes.com/https://www.instagram.com/glennhughesonline/Our website:www.afdpod.com…

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Rob Manfred: The State and Future of Major League Baseball 30:58

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Description: In this episode of On Stage, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joins SBJ Senior Writer Joe Lemire for a candid conversation on the business, challenges, and opportunities shaping professional baseball. Recorded on April 22, 2025, at the CAA World Congress of Sports presented by Sports Business Journal, this keynote captures Manfred’s perspe…

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Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles): The Rock & Roll Retreat | Ep. 525 15:26

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Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles, joins to talk his “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can win the "Ultimate Nashville Rock Experience," including a private guitar lesson with Don. Plus, we talk about his relationship with Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. More info: https://www.donfelder…

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Life-Changing Synchronicities with Bernard Beitman 1:03:34

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I'm excited to welcome Dr. Bernard Beitman, a renowned psychiatrist and expert on meaningful coincidences, back to the podcast for a captivating conversation. Dr. Beitman discusses his latest book, Life-Changing Synchronicities, which explores his life through various synchronicities and provides deep insights into how these events can challenge ma…