Best Rob Read & Steve Glass Podcasts (2025)

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Fail Again: Ben Stiller Confronts His Parents' Legacy 51:34

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5d ago51:34

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You might remember from way back when this podcast started that my very first guest was Ben Stiller. It was a memorable interview for lots of reasons, including that Ben talked to me about his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara and the documentary about the two of them he was working on. Well, that film is about to be out in the world. It’s call…

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Giving Thanks For Snowmobiling 45:26

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Because everything after Thanksgiving is a little stretched, we felt we best keep with the times. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Starting with the great debate. Which manufacturer is the best….. We even talked about manufacturers who were ahead of their time and many that are long past. In Tech Tips we go comfortably into suspensions fro…

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Listen Now: Alive with Steve Burns 45:00

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Steve Burns was nice enough to join me on the show a few weeks ago, so I wanted to give you all a chance to listen to his new podcast. There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to; Alive with Steve Burns listens back. Steve Burns is continuing the conversation he began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers…

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No Scars, No Stories with Charlie Sheen (Live at 92NY) 57:52

16d ago57:52

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Winters Coming 16:39

24d ago16:39

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Summer’s over and winters coming fast! We kick off Season 2 acknowledging some of our new friends. We share our expansion into YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMB and that Steve has started work on a new website. Arctic Cat announces EPS, Hmmmm Chick Sleds? Find out. Steve has some fall tune up tips that anyone can do at home. Rob shared…

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Looking Back: Gretchen Rubin Wants to Make You Happy/ish 51:31

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This week we’re revisiting my conversation with the author Gretchen Rubin, since we could probably all use a little more light these days. Gretchen has spent years trying to understand happiness, the ways she can access it herself, and how to bring others in on the wisdom she’s gained. Gretchen also has a new podcast, Since You Asked, with bestsell…

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How Steve Burns Found His Aliveness Again 56:11

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Steve Burns is best known for being the host of a beloved 90s children’s show, Blue’s Clues, so I didn’t expect this interview to be about Samuel Beckett. But it turns out that Steve and I share a deep admiration for the writer, as well as a lot of other common ground. Steve went quiet for about two decades after rumors of his death took over the i…

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Tom Pelphrey Wouldn’t Change a Day 53:00

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A decade ago, the actor Tom Pelphrey couldn’t have imagined the shape his life would take today: a father to a two-year-old daughter, starring in the new HBO series Task alongside Mark Ruffalo, and engaged to actress Kaley Cuoco. He was gripped by alcoholism and dissociation, having spent years working long, demanding days on the soap opera Guiding…

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Gene Simmons: The Demon Loves His Mom 1:00:47

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If Gene Simmons’ hard exterior scared you off, it did its job. As a founding member of the band KISS, Gene has spent decades putting on what he calls a persona, and today it comes off — at least a little. We talk about Gene’s journey, including being raised by a single, adoring mother, the origins of KISS, and why Ozzy Osbourne’s down-to-earth deme…

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Check It Out: Building a Legacy with Tisha Campbell (Legacy Talk) 53:23

2M ago53:23

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Hey, Fail Better listeners — here’s a great show I think you should know about: Legacy Talk, hosted by the Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe. It’s a part of the Lemonada network, and it’s kicking off a second season of incredible episodes featuring trailblazing Black artists and makers. You’re about to hear the first episode of s…

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Amanda Knox’s Story Isn’t Over 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

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Amanda Knox was a young student in a foreign country when she was thrust into an international media firestorm, accused — and then ultimately acquitted — of the murder of her roommate. Now an author and public speaker, she’s the executive producer of the new scripted drama “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox”, an attempt to finally tell her story on h…

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The Pitfalls of Manhood with Terry Real 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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I should’ve known I was in for a revelatory conversation when I met with the family therapist Terry Real. He pioneered a book on male depression in the ‘90s, and he’s been helping countless people break through mental and relational barriers in the years since. I start the conversation by inquiring about how Terry knew he would be good at this work…

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The Summer Time Blues 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Weekends at the lake an summer projects have kept us busy. We finally got together for a summer visit. After we get past Steve turning 60... We chat about a new acquisition, and update on an old motoskeeter. We share a summer time sledding story. What would we do without Jimmy? Lastly, there's been some news from the Big 3. Enjoy the show! Connect …

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An Hour with Melissa Febos About a Year Without Sex 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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Memoirists do the generous work of letting us into their lives, and then there are ones like Melissa Febos who also graciously entertain all the new questions their work inspires. Melissa lets me in on the elements of her life and experiences that I’m curious about, from people’s reaction to her job as a dominatrix (as documented in her book Whipsm…

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Jess Walter Can Hoop (and Write) 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

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I’m coming to you live from Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California, where I got to sit down with my friend, author Jess Walter. We chatted in front of a packed house (including a few friendly dogs) and now we’re sharing that event with the rest of you. Jess is not only my go-to buddy to text about all things basketball; he’s an accomplished nov…

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Tim Minchin’s Infinite Universes 52:38

3M ago52:38

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The musician (-comedian-actor-composer-director-Californication guest star) Tim Minchin is an aspirational figure. He brings an unmatched level of precision and thoughtfulness to conversations, whether he’s discussing word play or the Catholic church. And he extends that scrutiny to his concepts of success and failure, which I welcome. Tim and I si…

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The Family Business with Robert Downey Jr. 56:24

3M ago56:24

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The spotlight has certainly taken its toll on Robert Downey Jr. over the years. But much like his beloved MCU character Tony Stark, there's an undeniably powerful force inside Robert that keeps him pushing forward. When we sat down over iced coffees, we found ourselves unpacking the fraught relationship Robert had with his father — the experimental…

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What Jake Clark Wants You To Know About Trauma 56:23

3M ago56:23

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Jake Clark is an unexpected hero. As the founder of the Save a Warrior program for veterans and first responders, he helps those suffering from post-traumatic stress uncover the core of their pain, which often stems from trauma that came before combat or violence. His work has led to surprising breakthroughs for many people, mirroring his own journ…

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A Forensic Analysis with Emily Deschanel 59:09

4M ago59:09

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Emily Deschanel spent over a decade portraying the brilliant and meticulous forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan on the hit crime procedural Bones. Yet, what many viewers never knew about was her personal battle behind that confident performance: diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at a young age, Emily often struggled to master the intricat…

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Check It Out: The Disappearance of Eric Robinson (Uinta Triangle) 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

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For the Fourth of July holiday, we’re taking you on a getaway of sorts. It’s one that brings you to the beautiful mountains of New Zealand… but is decidedly less relaxing than a summer vacation. Today we’re sharing the first episode of a new podcast called Uinta Triangle, which documents the disappearance of a solo hiker named Eric Robinson. It’s a…

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Truth and Lies with James Frey 53:47

4M ago53:47

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In his aimless youth, the author James Frey yearned to be the Sex Pistols of literature. Then he learned to be careful what you wish for. His memoir, A Million Little Pieces, shot to the top of bestseller lists, thanks in part to Oprah's endorsement. Then fact-checkers unmasked its fabrications, and James found himself being more of an outcast than…

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From “Junkie Doctor” to Addiction Specialist with Dr. Jason Giles 1:01:30

4M ago1:01:30

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Dr. Jason Giles is an addiction specialist and a helper and friend to many, including me. When the rigors of life in the ER became too much to cope with, Jason turned to the very narcotics he was trained to supply to patients as a trauma anesthesiologist. As his successful life disintegrated, he was forced to face his own doubts and delusions, and …

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AI Should Fear Justine Bateman 1:03:22

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I’ve known for years that the actor and filmmaker Justine Bateman had prescient thoughts about art and society. But now, we need her (and her complementary background in computer science) more than ever. Far-removed from her teen stardom on Family Ties, Justine and I talk about how artificial intelligence threatens the existence of movies, books, a…

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Chris Carter Wants You To Believe 1:03:50

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The X-Files was always about turning something mysterious and untraceable into something known — so what better time to capture the elusive podcast interview on camera? That’s right: Fail Better is now on video, and we’re kicking off this new chapter with the one and only Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files. And he came prepared, alien embryo …

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Check it Out: Ira Glass on Three Decades of ‘This American Life’ Magic 1:23:52

5M ago1:23:52

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Hey, everyone. Today I wanted to share a special conversation from another Lemonada show: Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. For those who aren’t already familiar with this great podcast, the show started all the way back in 2016 and airs every Sunday. The episode you’re about to hear is a recent one. It’s a great talk between Sam and the broadcast legend…

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Not Reading the Comments with Maureen Dowd 48:49

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The journalist Maureen Dowd has many notches in her belt, from feats like winning a Pulitzer Prize and writing pivotal profiles on some of the world’s most powerful people. She shone light on Elon Musk before DOGE and Uma Thurman’s emotional struggle with Quentin Tarantino, all of which is captured in her latest book, Notorious. Even for her, thoug…

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Remembering to Forget with Lewis Hyde 47:46

6M ago47:46

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Lewis Hyde is one of those contemporary authors whose work I think about a lot. He’s spent years reflecting on and writing about topics of great interest to me, like forgetting and forgiveness, but the true trademark of his work is how he processes concepts and describes them. He approaches his work like chasing a butterfly (a lifelong hobby of his…

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Playing God with Jonathan Roumie 59:56

6M ago59:56

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Jonathan Roumie is a genuinely charismatic individual, which is understandable given his acclaimed portrayal of Jesus in the immensely popular Christian historical drama The Chosen. However, long before embodying arguably the most significant main character in history, Jonathan was, to borrow the familiar lyric, “just a slob like one of us.” He spe…

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Looking Back: One Year of Fail Better 59:40

6M ago59:40

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It’s finally here: the one-year anniversary of the launch of Fail Better. This moment brought out a lot of feelings and jokes about what it’s meant to make this show and have the conversations I’ve had, and you get to hear me talk about that here. Then I play one of my favorite interviews I’ve had, with the one and only Rosie O’Donnell, who enthusi…

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The Cat Came Back 16:16

6M ago16:16

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Welcome to our earlier than expected summer special. We kick off with Steve’s new acquisition. A 1972 Moto-Ski mini bike that actually runs! Send us any manuals, parts, or leads on parts so he can properly restore it. Now that the “Cat” is out of the bag, we get into Arctic Cat’s new ownership. Then dive into some Cat history. They’ve been around s…

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Chris Evert Hates To Lose More Than She Loves To Win 54:01

6M ago54:01

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After an illustrious tennis career, of course Chris Evert cherishes the wins and broken records. Yet, the sting of defeat is also etched in her memory, marked by days secluded in hotel rooms with the worst missteps replaying in her mind. Life as a high-profile athlete began for Chris as a teenager, and it opened her up to intense scrutiny from tabl…

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Spring Is Here 22:26

6M ago22:26

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In what was our Season Finale we share some riding stories and several storage tips. We chat about rides into Saskatchewan, the people we met, and how nice that we share trail passes, too bad Ontario isn't as generous. Steve insisted I leave the blooper at the end of the show in. The blooper at the beginning is all Rob. While this is the end of the…

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The Grit and Grind of Steve Lukather 49:06

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As a founding member of the band Toto, Steve Lukather is well aware of the song you probably know him for. But Steve, known to most as “Luke”, has plenty of other claims to fame. Luke is a seriously talented guitarist and writer with more than a dozen albums to his name from Toto alone, not to mention an almost infinite number of credits and Grammy…

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EXCLUSIVE PEEK: Reflections on Alec Baldwin, Kenya Barris, and more 42:34

7M ago42:34

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This week, we’re offering another peek at the kinds of things you might hear in Lemonada Premium. At the end of each regular episode, there’s a snippet of my thoughts about the conversation, but those are just snippets. My post-mortems are much longer than that, and we publish the full versions exclusively for Lemonada Premium subscribers. Today, w…

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Stories from the Snowbank 26:12

7M ago26:12

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Over the 30 + years we've been riding there have been quite a few remarkable moments. While we laugh now, in some cases we didn't laugh then.....well some of us didn't. Some people in our group found these situations hilarious. That joy usually added to the misery. We've shared a few of those stories in this episode. Enjoy our misery! Connect With …

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Graydon Carter and The Editor’s Eye 55:02

7M ago55:02

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Graydon Carter, the editor whose two decades at the helm of Vanity Fair transformed the publication, sure knows how to curate. He made the magazine into the cultural touchstone it is today (think: the much-photographed Vanity Fair Oscars Party, the viral celebrity lie-detector tests), though not without trial, error, and lots of nerves. He and I ta…

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25 Years Later and Bree Sharp Is Still Asking Why Won’t I Love Her 46:18

7M ago46:18

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In 1999, the musician Bree Sharp released a single titled “David Duchovny,” off her debut album, A Cheap and Evil Girl. Despite it being the early days of the internet, the song — with its refrain “David Duchovny, why won’t you love me?” — found its way to me, as did the surprise music video that a bunch of people came together to make for our X Fi…

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Tariffs and Triples 18:02

7M ago18:02

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In this episode Rob Shares his opinions on how tariffs could affect the snowmobile industry and even play a role in the sale of Arctic Cat. Steve shares his love of triples and we both get into why we thought they were great. Steve talks about cherry scented sled polish and what a fantastic product it is while making his shop smell much nicer. Ther…

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Failure Matters with Jaleel White 55:30

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To me, there are few sitcom characters more memorable than Steve Urkel on Family Matters. So getting to talk to the actor Jaleel White — about his approach to acting, his take on Hollywood in the ‘90s and now, and what it’s meant to have a character follow him into adulthood — was as illuminating as I’d expected. As a pillar of show business and an…

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E Sleds and Arctic Cat 25:55

7M ago25:55

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We talk about the process to sell a company like Arctic Cat then shift to Electric sleds. Who knew how many there are? More than we would have thought. Try one before you roast us. They might have a place for some riders. Trailer maintenance is something we should all do but many ignore. Don't leave your sleds stranded on the side of the road. They…

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Check it Out: “Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading” 32:00

8M ago32:00

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This week I’m excited to share an episode of the podcast Happier, hosted by past guest Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen’s podcast, on the Lemonada Media network, explores how we can live a more fulfilling life. In this episode, Gretchen addresses the common feeling of not having enough time to cross all the things off your to-do list, and she offers a usef…

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Peter Singer Wants to Save Animals… and Humans, Too 56:00

8M ago56:00

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Peter Singer has a pretty simple mission: minimize the suffering of all living creatures. But a seemingly straightforward objective can lead to some surprisingly thorny questions. As a philosopher and professor, he’s spent decades pondering the ethical dilemmas that come with living in the modern world. His books have ignited movements — from anima…

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Failure-ish with Kenya Barris 1:01:38

8M ago1:01:38

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Kenya Barris, the creator of "Black-ish", knows a thing or two about resilience. Eighteen failed pilots before he finally struck gold? That's dedication — and, as it turns out, a family value. I’d always been drawn to Kenya’s humor and storytelling, but during our conversation it really clicked how much his experience as a father — and, as he openl…

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Kara Swisher Is So Much More Than the World’s ‘Musk-splainer’ 1:17:55

8M ago1:17:55

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As someone who knows tech giants like Elon Musk more deeply than most reporters, Kara Swisher doesn’t have a ton of patience for them. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have empathy. Reflecting at this pivotal moment, she’s stripping away the facades of these powerful men to reveal their true characters (typically, cringeworthy pretenders). She and…

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Failure, Freedom, and ‘Friends’ with Maggie Wheeler 1:05:26

9M ago1:05:26

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While Maggie Wheeler is known by millions as the iconic Janice on ‘Friends’, she has been my real-life friend for even longer. Back in the late 80s, we made our film debuts together, playing former lovers, which is a distinction we shared in real life, even at that time. And we’ve stayed close even as our lives and careers went off in the various w…

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EXCLUSIVE PEEK: Reflections on Gillian Anderson, Rosie O’Donnell, and more 37:04

9M ago37:04

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This week, I’ve got some more behind-the-scenes content for you. As you know, at the end of each episode you hear a little snippet of my thoughts from after the interview wrapped up. What you might not know is that I share the full version of those thoughts with our Lemonada Premium subscribers each week. Today, I’m giving you all a chance to hear …

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Free February 21:10

9M ago21:10

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In this episode we talk about Lynx snowmobiles. There is some free riding and passes coming from the MB government. Then we shift over to some vintage chat about cleats, wear bars and handling on the vintage sleds. Steve takes us on the path less followed, vintage poker derbies. We wrap up with a fantastic tech tip, and an interesting product use r…

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The Humor of Being Human with Costica Bradatan 52:47

9M ago52:47

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The author of In Praise of Failure, Costica Bradatan, joins me from Romania to share his wisdom on all things lack and loss. We talk about the true meaning of humility, the benefits of clumsiness, and just how broken democracy is — and has been — across time and place. Plus, we discuss quite possibly the biggest failure of all, the one none of us c…

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Happy Trails 16:01

9M ago16:01

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Welcome to our first episode. We dive into quite a few topics from Arctic Cat's decision to halt production. Government and trail pass sponsored trail improvements, some vintage sled chat, a couple great tech tips, and much more. Enjoy the show! Connect With Us https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398…

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Looking Back: Mary Trump Knows We’re At a Crossroads 59:39

9M ago59:39

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As the presidential administration turns over, it feels like an important time to revisit the family dynamics that brought about Donald Trump. His niece, Mary Trump, has long lived in the shadow of her family’s name. And as she writes in her memoir, Who Could Ever Love You, the darkness of that shadow affected generations of Trump children long bef…