Best TJ Walker Podcasts (2025)

1
Filtered: Wall Street Traders Hire Agents, AI Actress, Education Crisis & the 996 Hustle 1:11:43

Play Pause

3h ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Hedge-fund stars are being recruited like movie stars. Former Citadel and Millennium managers are now being represented by talent agencies to negotiate multimillion-dollar deals. On this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker: we break down the new agent era on Wall Street, an AI actress drawing industry attention after the Zurich Summit, alarming nati…

1
S2 The Headless Horseman (2022) Bonus 46 47:46

1h ago47:46

47:46

Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the next film in our Revenge Beyond the Grave series, The Asylum's Headless Horseman. Episode clip art from The Asylum poster for the movie and used purely as part of the review. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
Filtered: Altman: AI to Surpass Humans by 2030 | Tylenol Crisis | Kimmel Returns | Comey Indictment 1:11:53

5h ago1:11:53

1:11:53

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI could surpass human intelligence by 2030, and he’s teasing hardware to help us get there. We also unpack Tylenol’s crisis after presidential claims tying acetaminophen to autism, Kenvue’s stock reaction, Sinclair and Nexstar’s abrupt Kimmel blackout and reversal, and a New York Times take on the Comey indictment. Finally…

1
Filtered: Comey Indicted, China’s Robot Boom, Amazon to Pay $2.5B, Bailouts, Comedy & AI Relationships 1:12:24

23m ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Episode highlights: Comey is federally indicted after political pressure; China now has more industrial robots than any other nation combined; Amazon agrees to a roughly $2.5 billion settlement over Prime enrollment and cancellation practices; Western comedians face controversy over a Saudi festival and at least one comic claims he was dropped afte…

1
Filtered: Jimmy Kimmel’s Ratings Surge, Fox Hosts Joke About Bombing the U.N., Poll: U.S. in Crisis 1:06:33

2h ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback drew millions, but the media reaction is anything but even-handed. We examine Fox hosts’ violent rhetoric, why a majority of voters think the U.S. is in crisis (Quinnipiac poll), and the political optics behind the Comey indictment. Plus: “Sit at the Bar September,” a new dating trend bringing people back offline. Chapters (…

1
Separation Sunday! Lions vs Browns Preview with Jennifer Hammond 32:55

1d ago32:55

32:55

You keep Myles Garrett off of Jared Goff - you beat the Browns! Could it really be that simple? Lions vs Browns preview with Jennifer Hammond, on Bleav In Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

1
Filtered: Jimmy Kimmel’s Free-Speech Return, a UN Teleprompter Glitch, H-1B Exodus & Jackson’s Murder Rate 3:25:44

1h ago3:25:44

3:25:44

Tonight on Filtered with TJ Walker: Jimmy Kimmel’s defiant return and what it says about free speech; the H-1B fee shock and whether Canada can scoop up skilled workers; a teleprompter glitch at the U.N., plus practical tips for speakers; and a deep dive into Jackson, Mississippi’s runaway homicide rate compared with Chicago, NYC, and LA. Ends with…

1
Filtered: Kimmel Returns | Mr. Beast’s Empire | Nvidia $100B | Trump Polls 1:05:45

17h ago1:05:45

1:05:45

On today’s episode of Filtered with TJ Walker: Jimmy Kimmel returns after a controversial suspension; MrBeast pushes from viral hits into a $5B entertainment play; Nvidia commits $100B to OpenAI as data-center spending explodes; ARG polling shows Trump’s approval flat and broad economic pessimism; and at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, President Trump and…

1
Monday Night Madness! Lions Rip Ravens - Recap! 31:36

18h ago31:36

31:36

The stars shine on Monday Night! Prime time performances by Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Aidan Hutchinson and company, lift the Lions over the Ravens on Monday Night Football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

1
Filtered: Murdoch’s TikTok Move, Broadway’s Profit Crisis, Harris’ Memoir Tour & the Free-Speech Clash 1:17:19

1d ago1:17:19

1:17:19

The Murdoch family emerges in talks to help buy TikTok’s U.S. operations, raising fresh questions about media consolidation. Broadway’s new-musical market is hemorrhaging cash, Kamala Harris’ memoir tour stirs Democratic unease, Fox News turns hosts into guaranteed best-sellers, and the administration escalates pressure on critics in a controversia…

1
Filtered: Silent Retreats, Cycling vs. Dementia & the $100K H-1B Fee 1:00:50

3d ago1:00:50

1:00:50

TJ Walker filters today’s biggest stories: the boom in silent retreats, a large study linking cycling to lower dementia risk, the sudden disappearance of Nicolás Maduro’s YouTube channel, California’s new face-covering ban for most officers, and the chaos after a $100,000 H-1B visa fee proclamation. Each story ends with “What’s the real message?” a…

1
S2E37 Double Header with Jason Hobbs & Arlen Walker 2:01:57

3d ago2:01:57

2:01:57

In this double header Jason Hobbs discusses OSR Anchorites, AD&D, Robert Redford, mechanizing social interaction in RPGs, Bite the Bullet, boxing with David Baity, then Arlen Walker discusses This Immortal by Roger Zelazny and The Hyborian Age by Robert E Howard. Bite the Bullet https://hobbs665.itch.io/bite-the-bullet Live from Pellam's Wasteland …

1
Filtered: Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Free-Speech Fallout, Sunlight Research & the Death of Broadcast TV 1:11:22

6d ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue about Charlie Kirk set off an industry-wide reaction: suspension, FCC threats, and a conservative pushback about free speech. We analyze the exact quote, weigh evidence about the killer’s influences, and explore how a small set of cultural triggers (from campus culture to social media) can cascade into regulation and corpor…

1
Filtered: AirPods Translate, Cameo Politics & Who Pays for Stadiums 1:09:55

5d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Apple’s new AirPods add real-time translation to everyday life. We break down the implications for families, travel, and small businesses, then look at Nigel Farage’s $95 Cameo videos as a political play, and why Washington’s new $3.7B stadium includes $1B of taxpayer support. We also examine the rising toll of obesity on American men and a surpris…

1
S2 Call In Special Bonus 45 21:02

5d ago21:02

21:02

I field calls from fellow podcasters The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts), Spencer, also known as Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderland), Barry (The Song of Dice and Shadows), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Daniel (Bandit's Keep) with a little help from Joe (Hindsightless). Keep Off the Borderlands Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBo…

1
Filtered: Meta’s AI Glasses Glitch, Kimmel Pulled, CDC Turmoil & Townsend Apology 1:01:38

6d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Meta’s AI glasses flopped onstage, Jimmy Kimmel was pulled amid FCC pressure, foreign powers weaponized Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the C.D.C. faces internal revolt, and Taylor Townsend apologizes for cultural insensitivity. TJ Walker unpacks the meaning behind each headline and what it means for trust in tech, media, and public health.…

1
Monday Night Football - Lions vs Ravens - Week 3 Preview with TJ Lang 30:35

11d ago30:35

30:35

Lamar Jackson is a problem! Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions defense face the top offense in the NFL on Monday Night Football. TJ Lang joins the show to preview this epic Week 3 matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

1
Social Media Under Fire, Section 230, Viral Kirk Clips & Algorithm Danger 1:03:14

7d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In this episode of Filtered, we walk through how the viral spread of violent footage re-ignited debate over platform immunity, why whistleblowers like Frances Haugen say algorithms still promote hateful, enraging content, and what meaningful reform could look like. Also: an ethics check on the surgeon general nominee Casey Means, a former BLS offic…

1
College Graduates Now Face Long-Term Unemployment, China’s Trade Move, Biden’s Earnings & Trump’s $15B Suit 59:06

8d ago59:06

59:06

On today’s Filtered with T.J. Walker: college grads are becoming the newest face of long-term unemployment; a Fox host apologizes for a shocking on-air remark; China’s trade surge is hitting U.S. soybean farmers; Joe Biden’s post-presidency income is falling short of Obama’s; and Donald Trump files a $15 billion suit against The New York Times. Cha…

1
Lions Batter Bears! Post-game recap of Week Two 13:55

13d ago13:55

13:55

Dan Campbell's Lions dominated Ben Johnson's Bears from the opening drive on, hanging 52 points on Chicago, proving they are exactly who we thought they were, in a Week Two beat down, in Motown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

1
NYPD Surveillance, Mamdani Endorsement, The Kirk Shooter, Soros & Musk | Filtered with TJ Walker 59:39

9d ago59:39

59:39

New York’s police have built a sprawling surveillance system that raises urgent civil-liberty questions. Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani has split Democrats along progressive/centrist lines, and the “socialist” label could reverberate nationally. We examine the conflicting clues around the accused shooter in Charlie Kirk’s kil…

1
AI Extinction Alarm, Zoom’s Avatar Meetings, Viral Realtor, ‘Disagree Better,’ and Why Your Sleep Routine Matters 59:43

10d ago59:43

59:43

In today’s Filtered with T.J. Walker: an A.I. “prophet of doom” warns that superintelligence could be existential, Zoom’s CEO sketches an AI-first future for meetings, a Tampa realtor goes viral by roasting million-dollar mansions, Utah Governor Spencer Cox calls for civility with his “Disagree Better” campaign, and a huge sleep study ties irregula…

1
S2 Solo West Marches? Bonus 44 45:06

10d ago45:06

45:06

I discuss the idea of a solo West March style game and using different rulesets in your campaign. I also answer listener calls from John (Red Dice Diaries), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Kevin (Analytic Dice), Dekahedron Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Joe (Hindsightless), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek). Discussed in the show: Lord of Maps https://lordofmaps…

1
Brands Hide “American” Roots - NPR Crippled, AI vs Hollywood 39:02

11d ago39:02

39:02

This episode: global brands play local, NPR & PBS stations face an existential funding crisis, AI threatens to rewire Hollywood, Democrats weigh a shutdown strategy around health subsidies, and workplace firings over Charlie Kirk reactions spark a new cancel-culture debate.By TJ Walker

1
Bolsonaro Convicted • Nepal Goes to Discord • Paramount Eyes Warner 1:01:40

12d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

On today’s show: Brazil’s Supreme Court hands Jair Bolsonaro a 27-year sentence for his role in a 2022 coup plot, a landmark ruling in a country with a long history of coups. Then, Nepal’s attempt to ban Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X collapses into violence and politics moves to Discord, where a 145,000+ member server has been polling and nomina…

1
Political Assassination Shocks U.S.; Russia Tests NATO Lines 57:09

13d ago57:09

57:09

A political assassination at a U.S. university reverberates across a polarized country. We break down the facts, the political fallout, and the deeper takeaway. Then we report on Russia’s slow escalation into NATO airspace, South Korea warning it might pause major U.S. investments after a Georgia raid, scammers extorting small businesses via fake G…

1
Filtered with TJ Walker - “AI Godfather Warns of Jobless Future” (Hinton, Podcasts, School Lunch, Epstein) 1:09:54

14d ago1:09:54

1:09:54

In this episode of Filtered, T.J. Walker runs five high-impact stories through a practical lens: Geoffrey Hinton’s warning that AI could eliminate millions of jobs; an AI startup producing thousands of $1 podcast episodes; new school-lunch nutrition rules and a possible crackdown on drug ads; JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on a weakening jobs picture; and …

1
Campbell vs Johnson! Lions vs Bears! Bleav In Lions Week Two Preview 29:44

16d ago29:44

29:44

Ben Johnson returns to Detroit to take on Dan Campbell and the rest of his old mates in a Week Two battle to see which team can avoid an 0-2 start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Bleav

1
Capitalism Support Craters, American Dream Costs $5 Million 1:07:01

16d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Americans’ support for capitalism has dropped to its lowest point ever recorded, while socialism remains steady. At the same time, new research finds the American Dream now carries a $5 million price tag—out of reach for nearly everyone. High school seniors’ reading and math scores fall to the worst levels in decades. The IRS retreats from a crackd…

1
A Brutal Start! Reviewing the Lions ugly Week One Loss to Green Bay 31:35

16d ago31:35

31:35

Back to the drawing board! It's gut-check time in Detroit after the Lions humbling 27-13 Week One loss in Green Bay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Bleav

1
Whitney’s Housing Red Flag | Anthropic’s $1.5B Deal | NFL’s Streaming Shift 1:05:58

17d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Episode summary: T.J. Walker breaks down five stories that matter to listeners who want practical news + communication insights. Highlights: Meredith Whitney’s fresh warning about U.S. housing and aging-owner inventory (what listeners need to know), Anthropic’s headline $1.5B settlement and what it signals for creators and #AI licensing, the NFL’s …

1
Anti-American Backlash Threatens U.S. Brands Worldwide 1:09:05

17d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

America’s biggest brands, McDonald’s, Levi’s, Jack Daniel’s, are warning that rising anti-U.S. sentiment is hurting sales overseas. A record $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot exposes the lottery as a hidden tax on the poor. A global study shows young people are now the unhappiest generation in history. Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road kingpin, is back wit…

1
Google’s $21T Shockwave - Armani, CBS, Fox, and the “Department of War” 1:04:08

19d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

This episode: Google’s courtroom victory sparks a $21 trillion surge across eight U.S. megacaps and reshapes the S&P 500. We remember Giorgio Armani - the designer who changed fashion twice and ran his brand with iron focus. CBS News changed Face the Nation’s editing rules after pressure from the administration, raising questions about editorial in…

1
S2E36 Cimmerian September and The Wraith (1986) 52:37

18d ago52:37

52:37

I discuss Cimmerian September, things I have been listening to and play a “lost” episode where Joe (Hindsightless) answers some calls with me and we review The Wraith (1986). Cimmerian September Part 1 panel discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JbqzlwlWo&t=7266s Daddy Rolled a 1 Arduin livestream with Dave & George of Emperors Choice Games …

1
Elon Musk’s $900B Pay Plan - Deepfakes, Fake Influencers & Tariff Pain 1:01:26

20d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

This episode breaks down Tesla’s extraordinary new pay package for Elon Musk and why critics call it historic and risky. We also report on a surge in A.I. deepfakes impersonating doctors, the rise of virtual influencers making real money, why millionaire renters are on the rise, and how tariffs are cutting into John Deere’s sales. Full chapter time…

1
Levi’s Sounds Alarm: Anti-American Backlash Could Tank Global Sales 1:04:44

21d ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Levi Strauss warns global anti-American sentiment could dent sales of iconic U.S. brands, and that risk is just the opening act. We unpack five big stories that matter to leaders, communicators, and business builders: Xi & Putin’s hot-mic musing on longevity, Waymo’s tough test in New York, the influencer-fuelled rise of propranolol, Florida’s move…

1
Who is TJ Walker? Meet the World’s #1 Communication Coach - Filtered with TJ Walker 10:26

22d ago10:26

10:26

Who is TJ Walker, the host of Filtered? In this episode, TJ shares his journey as one of the world’s leading communication coaches and media trainers. With over 40 years of experience and more than 12 million students worldwide, TJ has trained everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs and Wall Street executives to prime ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, M…

1
What’s Filtered with TJ Walker? News + Communication Skills Explained 7:25

24d ago7:25

7:25

Discover the real purpose of Filtered with TJ Walker. This isn’t just another news recap or political commentary show. Every day, TJ takes the top business, technology, and culture stories and filters them through the lens of communication and personal development skills, so you can think sharper, speak smarter, and succeed faster. Whether you’re a…

1
Lions vs Packers - Week 1 Preview, with Ahman Green 40:37

25d ago40:37

40:37

Packers legend Ahman Green previews Week One Showdown as Defensive Player of the Year candidates Micah Parsons and Aidan Hutchinson headline Lions - Packers battle at Lambeau! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

1
Xi’s Billion-Dollar Parade, Google Antitrust & Meta Chatbot Scandal 1:01:16

22d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

In this episode of Filtered with T.J. Walker we cut through the headlines: Xi Jinping’s billion-dollar military parade and PR campaign, the landmark federal ruling forcing Google to share search data, Reuters’ explosive reporting on Meta’s celebrity chatbots, New York City’s falling crime statistics, and Texas’ new lab-grown meat ban. Host T.J. Wal…

1
Guest Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard 23:11

28d ago23:11

23:11

On this episode of Bleav in Lions, hosts Trevor Thompson and Glover Quin are joined by special guest Kelvin Sheppard, the newly appointed defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Sheppard discusses his journey from player to coach, shares insights from the Lions’ training camp, outlines his coaching philosophy, and explains what fans can expect…

1
S2 Experience Points Bonus43 1:27

27d ago1:27

1:27

Glitterbois on Awarding Experience Points https://breakfastpuppies.com/podcasts/glitterbois YouTube https://youtu.be/9bJmXhIk764?si=0VWrxgjiaQ7Px0rx

1
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk5 Bonus42 2:47

29d ago2:47

2:47

#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 29-31 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
Disrespect for Amon-Ra St. Brown. Big expectations for Jameson Williams. "No Turds," for Dan Campbell. With Tim Twentyman. 30:59

1M ago30:59

30:59

Forecasting the season ahead for Detroit's, Wide Receiver room, which has an embarrassment of riches, and Dan Campbell's, "No Turds Policy," is in effect, as final cuts are made, and the 53 man roster is announced, on this episode of, Bleav In Lions with, Tim Twentyman. [1:06] Tim Twentyman’s thoughts on the Lions secondary [6:50] Tim Patrick Trade…

1
S2 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat movies Bonus41 41:14

1M ago41:14

41:14

Mirke the Meek joins me to discuss two films, Street Fighter (1994) and Mortal Kombat (1995), which is the winner of this battle for best video game to movie adaptation? If you want to test Mirke the Meek's puzzle dungeon you can reach him at mirke [dot] the [dot] meek [at] gmail [dot] com Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠…

1
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk4 Bonus40 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 22-28 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
Dan Campbell saving rookies, will we see Tyleik Williams? w/ Lomas Brown 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Trevor and Glover brought along their buddy Lomas Brown, fellow Lions great, in order to talk about what they have seen from the preseason so far in terms of how each position grouping has looked. They get into expectations for this team and this division considering that they have a staggering 7 new coaches coming in to work with head coach Dan Ca…

1
S2E35 Harrigan on Barbarians of Lemuria & Supers RPGs 1:44:55

1M ago1:44:55

1:44:55

Harrigan joins me to talk Barbarians of Lemuria, superhero RPGs and minimalist RPGs. Harrigan's Hearth https://harriganshearth.substack.com/ Saturdays with Sean (Live GM Therapy) https://www.youtube.com/@RPGSean/featured Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk3 Bonus39 3:47

1M ago3:47

3:47

#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 15-21 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
Will Aidan Hutchinson win Defensive Player of the Year?! 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

Morice Norris left pre-season game number 2 in the worst way imaginable. Aidan Hutchinson is back on the field in the best way possible. And what about, Jahmyr Gibbs behind a new O-line? Voice of the Lions, Dan Miller, delivers the latest on these Lions news makers, and more, on this edition of, Bleav In Lions! [3:45] - Broader discussion on injuri…