Best Science Jerks Podcasts (2025)

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Am I Guilty of Hate Speech? 1:20:25

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28m ago1:20:25

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Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Weird Science (1985) 1:44:13

30m ago1:44:13

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On today’s episode, we dive into one of John Hughes’ more bizarre teen comedies. This movie is THE definition of an adolescent boy’s fantasy. We dive deep scene by scene and ask the important questions like, what the fuck were they thinking? Is Bill Paxton the best part of the movie? Did you spit in this? And can you believe what they thought the i…

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Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about) 1:26:49

2d ago1:26:49

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Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car? A little fun peppered into all of the serious issues of the day. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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The Science of Lasting Love: What Predicts Marriage Success or Failure 32:25

33m ago32:25

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What if the difference between a thriving marriage and one headed for divorce could actually be predicted? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down for part 2 of her conversation with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to explore the groundbreaking research behind the Gottman Method—decades of study that reveal why some couples make it and o…

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BRUNCH: Movies We Won't Watch Ever Again (Don't Waste Yer Time!) 1:00:33

3d ago1:00:33

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Every once in awhile, you watch a movie and think, "huh... that was terrible" and you agree to never watch it again. You might even wish you had never seen it in the first place it was THAT bad. Well, join us on today's brunch for our personal worst movie ever seen that we do NOT recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Spinal Tap’s Greatest Mistakes — And Why They Still Matter 41 Years Later 13:40

5m ago13:40

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In this very special solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban breaks down the gloriously ridiculous — and surprisingly instructive — mistakes made by the characters in his all-time favorite film, This Is Spinal Tap. With the long-awaited sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, now in theaters, Mark shares stories from attending the IMAX p…

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Charlie Kirk and the "Righteous" Right 14:16

6d ago14:16

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Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination to excuse a new Civil War against their political opponents. VIDEO of this presentation. Seth's recent SUBSTACK on the Charlie Kirk murder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…

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D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) 1:56:41

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Its time to grab your rollerblades and slap on some neon windbreakers, so we can talk about a movie that basically brainwashed an entire generation of kids into thinking they could go from the worst Pee Wee Hockey team ever to world champions. This movie gave us the Bash Brothers, the Knucklepuck and tried to sell us on the fact that Iceland was no…

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It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller) 1:09:55

9d ago1:09:55

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Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about the Trump administration's war on vaccines, public safety, and the scientific community. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-…

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The Science of Lasting Love: The Difference Faith Makes in Your Marriage 36:54

6h ago36:54

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What difference does faith really make in your marriage? Is it just about praying harder when things get tough, or is there something deeper God invites us into? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to talk about the real challenges couples face—misplaced expectations, communication struggles, ques…

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BRUNCH: Movies You Wish You Could Watch For The First Time 58:19

10d ago58:19

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We have all had those special experiences of watching your new favorite movie for the FIRST time. Whether it was because of a wild twist you didn't see coming, an incredible ending that left you stunned in your seat or just the company you had with you at the theater... everyone has a list of movies that they wish they could go back and watch again…

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How an MLM Failure Taught Trevor Schade to Lead, Grow, and Succeed in Real Estate 45:02

8d ago45:02

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My guest for Episode #324 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trevor Schade. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Trevor began his career as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong background in coding and process improvement. He consulted on business efficiency and outsourcing before shifting into real estate in 2008. After earning hi…

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The Ghost and The Darkness (1996) 1:46:11

7d ago1:46:11

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On today’s episode, we review one of the most overlooked and underrated movies of the 90s. One of two 90s films about African lions, this movie was pitched as a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Jaws and it certainly delivers. We have questions though. Is Val Kilmer sub-par in this film? Why is Michael Douglas so cool? Did these people deserve t…

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How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land? 45:44

16d ago45:44

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If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)? From the stage at the Nashville NANOCON event, Seth Andrews took that journey. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Hope for Hurting Marriages: The Path to Healing and Lasting Intimacy 33:46

11d ago33:46

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How healthy is your marriage—really? Maybe things look fine on the outside, but inside you feel more like roommates than soulmates. Maybe the arguments never seem to end, or the silence feels even louder. You might be carrying the weight of disappointment, betrayal, or loneliness and wondering if there’s any way forward. If that’s where you are, yo…

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BRUNCH: Top 5 Movies To Watch In A Hotel Room 55:32

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There are certain movies that are perfect to watch in a hotel room. Maybe it's the lack of options? Maybe it's how tired you are from traveling? Maybe it's the booze you had before you lied down? Regardless, there movies that just make sense to watch from the comfort on a hotel bed with no likelihood of finishing. Here are our Top 5! Learn more abo…

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NFL Kickers on Mistakes, Pressure, Rejection, and How to Succeed in Football and Life 10:03

10d ago10:03

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In this special episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban celebrates the kickoff of football season with a unique perspective: five legendary kickers who know what it means to perform under pressure. Guests include former NFL kickers Jay Feely, Shane Graham, David Akers, Nick Lowry, and University of South Carolina’s all-time leading scorer …

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The Jerk (1979) 1:35:10

12d ago1:35:10

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On today’s episode, Summer of 70s comes to a close with one of the most-classic comedies of all-time. The Jerk was the ninth-highest grossing movie in the US in 1979. It was also the first starring role and producing debut of Steve Martin. Per the Gerret Layoff Confused Breakfast actor database, it is the fifth Steve Martin appearance on this podca…

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April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian 52:18

14d ago52:18

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April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and a Christian are allies? Go figure. VIDEO INTERVIEW: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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What Every Parent Can Do to Fight for Their Kids in a Digital World 46:51

21d ago46:51

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Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world filled with hidden threats including pornography, predators, and pressures that most adults never faced at their age. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, about what it really takes to protect our children from online dangers. This is more than a tech is…

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BRUNCH: Weapons, Prisoners, Amy Bradley Is Missing, Final Destination Bloodlines and more 44:21

24d ago44:21

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On today's episode, we catch up on some movies and shows that we have been watching on our own free time. Spoiler-free accounts of the following movies: Prisoners, Weapons, Old Henry, Amy Bradley is Missing, Poop Cruise, Netflix Trainwreck series, Final Destination Bloodlines, Zathura, Moana 2, Cars 2, Happiness, Equalizer and more. Learn more abou…

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Mistakes in Houses and Hospitals: Grace Bourke on Trust, Verification, and Lasting Improvement 53:45

15d ago53:45

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My guest for Episode #323 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Grace Bourke, Consulting Director of the Performance Excellence Practice at Baker Tilly. With nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement and industrial engineering, Grace has worked in clinical care, biotech, global public health, and senior leadership roles at org…

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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) 2:12:56

21d ago2:12:56

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On today’s episode, we finally dive into one of the biggest movie franchises of all-time. This movie is the 29th highest rated movie on IMDB and was nominated for 11 academy awards, winning 6 of them. This was the first movie to make over $300 million at the domestic box office. Of the first 7 movies in the franchise, this movie has the shortest ru…

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Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika) 46:28

1M ago46:28

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Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Purity, Shame, and Wholeness: Reclaiming God’s Good Design 37:38

1M ago37:38

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Purity culture promised protection and blessing, but for many it left a legacy of shame, confusion, and even distance from God. In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Camden Morgante who knows the struggle firsthand, both personally and professionally. She shares her own story of growing up in purity culture, the myths that sha…

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Quitting My PhD: Rob Dorgan on Redefining Success, Beating Burnout, and Finding Purpose 43:32

29d ago43:32

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My guest for Episode #322 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rob Dorgan, a multi-talented professional whose career path has taken him from paralegal to college professor, retail store owner, manufacturing company president, and now licensed massage therapist, certified yoga educator, meditation teacher, and astrologer. Rob is also the author of…

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BRUNCH: If You Can Only Watch 12 Movies- What Are They? 1:10:36

24d ago1:10:36

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We decided to drum up an imaginary scenario where you were alone for 1 full year and you could only have 12 movies to watch in that time period. On today's brunch episode, we each pick our twelve movies and tell you why. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin 30:09

1M ago30:09

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For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said yes. THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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The Sting (1973) 1:33:22

28d ago1:33:22

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On today’s episode, we discuss the 117th highest rated movie ever made, according to IMDB. This movie was nominated for 10 academy awards and won an astonishing 7 of them. When the dust settled after its release, it had become fourth highest-grossing film in history. Arguably the greatest heist comedy thriller ever made. We are of course talking ab…

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Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA? 1:20:56

1M ago1:20:56

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An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by the Elites? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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How Does Psychology and Theology Impact Your Spiritual Formation? 52:44

1M ago52:44

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Sometimes Christians focus exclusively on one aspect of our lives, perhaps the spiritual. But we are created as integrated human beings - physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. What if your biggest breakthroughs came not from working harder, but from connecting the dots between your faith, your thoughts, and your daily actions? In today's …

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BRUNCH- Can You Guess The Movie? An interactive quiz show 49:34

1M ago49:34

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It's Monday- It's Brunchtime. And we have another game show for you. AJ's brainchild is truly a fun one and we are wondering if you are smarter than Sean and Mike?Don't miss this one! —————————————————————— SPONSORS- ****Quince- Grab your EXCLUSIVE eal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additio…

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Why Listening to Yourself Is the First Step to Better Communication — Cynthia Kane on Learning to Pause 42:19

29d ago42:19

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My guest for Episode #321 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kane, founder and CEO of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and author of several books, including How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and The Pause: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations. Cynthia shares a pivotal mistake from early in her life: letting other peopl…

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Algospeak 52:29

1M ago52:29

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Send us a text Carrie and Megan talk with Adam Aleksic about his new book, Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language. Bromism and ChatGPT Support the show Contact us: Threads us @vocalfriespod Bluesky us @vocalfriespod.bsky.social Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening and keep calm and fry on…

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Dave Warnock: Where Have You Been? 29:46

1M ago29:46

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Dave Warnock was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and became a common face on the convention and YouTube circuit. Then...he disappeared. In a rare interview, he joined Seth Andrews to talk about his absence. VIDEO of this interview (coming soon) GOFUNDME link Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347…

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Dawn of the Dead (1978) 1:59:17

1M ago1:59:17

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August of 70s starts off with a review of one of the greatest zombie movies ever made! This movie set the bar for the genre and made us all wonder what it would be like to hole up in a shopping mall during the zombie apocalypse. Would you go slowly insane? Would you be smart enough to realize that your girlfriend will never be able to learn how to …

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From Lab Work to Leadership: Dr. Jen Heemstra’s Guide to Thriving in Science Careers 11:39

1M ago11:39

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🎙️ In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Jen Heemstra, Charles Allen Thomas Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Jen joins us to talk about her new book, Lab Work to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For. She shares how the book was…

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Accountable: When "F!#K You" Isn't Fixing the Problem 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potential paths forward. http://www.creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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More Than Behavior: What Surrendering Your Sexuality to Jesus Means 39:28

1M ago39:28

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What does it really mean to surrender your sexuality to Jesus? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy Dr. Juli Slattery, about the deeper layers of Christian sexual discipleship. Too often, the church focuses only on behavior, but true transformation goes far beyond ru…

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BRUNCH: Happy Gilmore 2 with Conor Sherry 48:20

1M ago48:20

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Conor Sherry returns to the show to talk about his experience on Happy Gilmore 2 as one of Happy's sons in the movie. We discuss his favorite scenes from the movie, some behind the scenes gossip and so much more. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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The Costly Expansion Mistake That Made Damon Lembi a Better 'Learn it All' CEO 43:53

1M ago43:53

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My guest for Episode #320 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, a live learning and development platform that has helped upskill over 2 million professionals. Episode page with video, transcript, and more A former college baseball player and now a two-time bestselling author, Damon shares the story of how youthful ambit…

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) 1:53:59

2M ago1:53:59

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Make You Cry July comes to an end with a surprisingly fun treat of a movie. So bad it’s good, perhaps?! On today’s episode, we are going to breakdown the 2nd lowest critically rate movie in the franchise and the last of the franchise to be released on VHS. This was the only movie in the Fast and Furious word that doesn’t feature at least a cameo by…

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Hot For His Daughter: The Creepy Chronicle of a Predator President 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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He's a convicted sex offender, but Donald Trump's assault on women shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. We discuss and take your calls on a variety of subjects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Jerks, Red Flags, and God's Design for Healthy Lasting Relationships 56:21

2M ago56:21

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In a culture where relationship longevity is at an all-time low, even within the church, how can we build relationships that truly last? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with Dr. John Van Epp, a leading relationship expert, pastor, professor, and creator of curricula for singles, engaged couples, and married couples. With over a mil…

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BRUNCH: Top 100 Movies from 2000-2025 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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The New York Times just released the Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century, as voted on by their readers. They got some things right and they got some things wrong. We will dive into the list and tell you our thoughts. What did you think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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Your Work Won’t Speak for Itself: Mistakes & Branding Lessons from Sapna Pieroux 44:46

1M ago44:46

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My guest for Episode #319 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sapna Pieroux, award-winning author of Let’s Get Visible!, a branding consultant, and the founder of Inner Visions ID. Episode page with video, transcript, and more With a background spanning 20 years in media and experience working with major brands like Toyota, Sony, and L’Oréal, Sap…

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Howard The Duck (1986) 1:44:10

2M ago1:44:10

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On today’s episode, we dive deep into a cult classic. In what has to be a record for this podcast, this movie was Nominated for 9 Razzie awards, including worst film of the entire decade. This movie single handedly killed the career of the writer and got the head of Universal Pictures fired., The lowest grossing Marvel movie of all-time until 2008.…

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Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls) 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects. The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Created for Glory: How Beauty Awakens Faith and Courage 48:58

2M ago48:58

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What does beauty have to do with fear, faith, and the future? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Carol sits down with former Muslim and now author and pastor Naeem Fazal to explore how beauty is not just aesthetic; it's transformational. Naeem shares his powerful personal story of overcoming deep fear and rejection, and how beauty is bound up in …