Best Running With Scissors Podcasts (2025)

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Habits That Changed Our Lives 11:22

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This week, we’re chatting about the habits that actually changed our lives — not in a “5 AM, green juice, gym girl” kind of way, but in a real way. From showing up as our authentic selves and setting small reminders that help us stay grounded, to romanticizing discipline and learning to find beauty in the mundane — these are the habits that have ge…

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Episode 31: Products actually mean something to your hair 58:29

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Listen in, as hosts Meagan and Jordan discuss why hair product is so important and why living in a spread out city is for the birds!

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454. Paulina Porizkova on ELO 'Out of the Blue' (1977) 41:11

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Today, I finally get to talk about the Electric Light Orchestra as author, actor and iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova joins me to talk about the classic ELO album 'Out of the Blue'. Paulina takes us back to moving to Paris as a 15 year old at the beginning of her career, and how this album soundtracked this chapter of her life, coming to the rec…

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Mentoring 26:39

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By Second Baptist Church

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Why Markets Run on Trust: Tawni Ferrarini on Honesty, Reputation, and Decentralization in the Information Age 47:17

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Send us a text Markets don’t work without trust. Tawni Ferrarini joins Juliette Sellgren to explore how honesty and reputation make exchange possible — from medieval trade networks to blockchain and Amazon reviews — and why decentralized trust systems matter in today’s economy of polarization, misinformation, and weak institutions. Support the show…

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453. Marshall Crenshaw on Bo Diddley '16 All-Time Greatest Hits' (1964) 28:53

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The legendary singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw joins me to talk about an artist whose influence changed the sound of music forever. Marshall talks discovering the classic Diddley Greatest Hits record as a teenager growing up in suburban Michigan, the deceptive drone quality to some of the tracks, the origin of the Bo Diddley name, the other play…

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The Power of the Delulu Mindset 15:20

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about the power of the “Delulu” mindset — that slightly unhinged, wildly confident energy that might just be the secret to success. We unpack what “delulu” really means (spoiler: it’s not denial), how belief before evidence can change everything, and why a little bit of “crazy” confidence might be exactly what you …

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End Times | Ben Young 25:15

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By Second Baptist Church

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452. Peter Ames Carlin on Bruce Springsteen 'Born to Run' (1975) 49:26

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Author and journalist Peter Ames Carlin specialises in puncturing rock'n'roll myths while enriching the legends. His biographies of iconic musicians and bands from Springsteen to REM are often definitive and his latest is no exception, a high stakes page turning exploration of how Bruce Springsteen transformed himself, his career and fulfilled his …

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Being a Beginner Again, Without Shame 22:00

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When was the last time you were really bad at something? This episode dives into the beauty of starting over—without shame. We unpack why we resist being beginners, how to reframe embarrassment, and why the awkward middle is actually where growth happens. It’s your reminder that courage matters more than perfection, and that being a beginner is a s…

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Is China Really a Threat? Derek Scissors on China’s Economic Reality 57:04

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Send us a text AEI Economist Derek Scissors joins Juliette Sellgren to unpack the reality of China’s economy, U.S.–China relations, and whether China is truly a threat. From demographics to debt and political control, Scissors explains what’s really driving China’s trajectory, and why it matters for America’s future. Support the show Never miss ano…

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451. Brian Dunne on Bruce Springsteen 'The River' (1980) 42:02

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Rock'n'roll singer-songwriter Brian Dunne joins me to make a case for 'The River' as the ultimate Bruce Springsteen album. We talk about how it is rarely chosen as the best of Bruce's classic period, how the album was a response thematically and musically to 'Darkness on the Edge of Town', capturing the epic E Street Band live show in an album, the…

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Running with Scissors | Ben Young 26:44

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By Second Baptist Church

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The Moment God Told Me to Wake Up 24:12

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By Running with Scissors

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Inside David Byrne's American Utopia: An Audio Documentary (remixed and remastered) 1:25:34

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In honor of David Byrne being back on the road with a new and absolutely spellbinding show, we are bringing you a remixed and remastered edition of our 2021 audio documentary on Byrne's iconic American Utopia show, which redefined the boundaries of what live music can be.

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The Internal Glow Up: The One That Actually Lasts 19:44

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Everyone talks about glow ups like it’s all about looks, money, or status—but those versions fade fast. In this episode, we flip the script on what it really means to glow up: the kind that can’t be posted but changes everything. We unpack the signs of an internal glow up—like setting boundaries without guilt, prioritizing peace over people-pleasin…

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Knees Over Toes | Ben Young 26:59

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By Second Baptist Church

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Empowering the Next Generation: Economics Olympiad & Common Sense Economics 47:02

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Send us a text This week, Juliette Sellgren sits down with Martina Bacik, the 21-year-old founder of the Economics Olympiad that has grown to 120,000 students in 35+ countries, and Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, coauthor of Common Sense Economics. Together they explore why teaching economics early matters, how competitions and books ignite curiosity, and wh…

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#92 - POSTAL 3 sucks but Corey Cruise DOES NOT and HE IS HERE!! - I REGRET NOTHING PODCAST - 9/25/25 1:09:57

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MikeJ, Pedro and Mattyboy interview The MAN, The MYTH, The Legend CORY CRUISE!!By Running With Scissors

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Tiny Life Upgrades That Hit Every Time 17:50

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This week we’re keeping it light and chatty with the little things that just… hit every time. From skincare habits to everyday rituals and the random upgrades we wish we knew sooner — consider this your unofficial handbook for tiny life improvements that make a big difference.By Running with Scissors

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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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Signs you're growing (Even if it doesn't feel like it) 15:22

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Here’s the truth: growth doesn’t usually come with fireworks and a big neon sign saying “Congrats, you’re evolving!”Most of the time, it feels awkward, uncomfortable, or like you’re not moving at all. In this episode of Running With Scissors, we’re unpacking the sneaky little signs that you’re growing—even when it feels like nothing’s happening. Fr…

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Protect the Flame | Terry Kurtz 24:43

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By Second Baptist Church

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Why Freedom Matters: Tom Palmer on Authoritarianism and January 6th 51:10

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Send us a text Why does freedom matter? How can we defend it in an age of rising authoritarianism? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Palmer to explore the ideas, virtues, and strategies that keep liberty alive. We cover: · The rise of authoritarian movements and global threats to liberty · The morality of freedom: how to know what to fight for a…

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Breaking Up With Your Comfort Zone 14:28

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Your comfort zone feels safe… but it’s also low-key trapping you. In this episode of Running with Scissors, we spill the tea on why comfort zones feel so addictive, the sneaky signs you’re stuck in one, and how to finally break up with it 💔 Spoiler: growth isn’t pretty. It’s messy, awkward, and uncomfortable—aka proof you’re actually alive. If you’…

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Toxic Patterns | Ben Young 26:02

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By Second Baptist Church

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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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Episode 30: The Kure for Life 45:43

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Listen in as Jordan decides she retiring from driving and Meagan is over the beginning of school. The girls also touch on an amazing product called The Kure!

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Developing Grit | Ben Young 25:03

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By Second Baptist Church

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The 5 Questions You’re Probably Avoiding 20:33

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We all have questions we dodge—the ones that creep in late at night, the ones we silence with busyness, comfort, or a glass of wine. In this episode of Running with Scissors, we’re ripping the band-aid off and asking the five questions most people avoid. They’re uncomfortable, yes. But they’re also the exact questions that expose where you’re stuck…

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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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Is it in You? | Ben Young 26:46

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By Second Baptist Church

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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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Fresh Fire | Ben Young 23:36

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By Second Baptist Church

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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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My Friend’s Dating My Dad?! (And Other Reddit Nightmares) 29:52

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This week on Running with Scissors, we dive into some of Reddit’s most jaw-dropping friendship and relationship stories — from boyfriends giving their girlfriends pros and cons lists, to friends dating… their friend’s dad. We react, we laugh, we ask “Wait… are they actually the bad guy?” and figure out how we’d handle it (spoiler: not quietly).…

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Practical Prayer | Ben Young 29:10

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By Second Baptist Church

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25 Things I’ve Learned by 25 (Some the Hard Way) - ✨ Birthday Edition ✨ 32:47

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She’s 25, she’s thriving, and she’s got some things to say. In this special birthday episode of Running with Scissors, we’re celebrating one of our own — and she’s sharing 25 lessons she’s learned by 25. From saying yes more often to trusting her intuition, from eating the chocolate to letting go of the pressure to be the best — this is the stuff y…

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When Prayer Doesn't Work | Ben Young 25:17

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445. Sierra Hull on Alison Krauss & Union Station 'So Long So Wrong' (1997) 34:17

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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and vurtuousic madolinist Sierra Hull joins me to talk about the pivotal classic album that brought a generation into bluegrass music, Alison Krauss & Union Station's 1997 LP 'So Long So Wrong'.