Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the Cali ...
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Create the life you want. Think Outside the Lines empowers you to break free from limits and intentionally create the life you truly desire. Hosted by Shawn Feeney, each episode blends inspiring conversations, practical strategies, and authentic stories to help you bridge the gap between dreaming and doing. Whether it’s personal growth, entrepreneurship, or redefining success—subscribe and start living intentionally, joyfully, and unapologetically.
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2 guys from the UK who think they know about films watch stuff and then talk about it in a podcast. Looking at films around the 80s, and 90s, but sometimes we step outside the lines 😏. You can watch the same film they plan to watch and join in the discussion. Join the Discord chat - https://bit.ly/ra-film-club
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Just Liberty: Where Justice and Liberty Meet The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith. Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes? Join hosts Alan Reinach, executive director of the Church-State Council, who has been litigating ...
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How could $50,000 transform learning? On Pitch Playground, we invite education innovators and social entrepreneurs to throw their best ideas at us. From technologies that build empathy to providing affordable childcare and reimagining the way we learn—this is a place for pitches from visionaries. Each episode features an intrepid edupreneur workshopping a $50,000 project to solve a critical problem in education. With support from mentors, funders, and fellow entrepreneurs we'll explore what ...
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Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business
Azhelle Wade | The Toy Coach | Toy Creators Academy
How do I bring my toy ideas to life? How can I pitch my toy concept to top toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, or Goliath Games? What does it cost to make a prototype, and where can I get one made? Are there toy manufacturing options outside of China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action toward ...
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ADHD-ish is THE podcast for business owners with big ideas and busy brains, whether you have an “official” ADHD diagnosis, or not. We have expanded our focus so regardless of your gender or whether you identify as an entrepreneur, soloist, small business owner, creative, independent professional, freelancer, etc) if you are driven and distracted, color outside the lines and think outside the box, this podcast is for you. People with these traits are far more likely to start a business becaus ...
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Personality Poker® – The Game-Changing Podcast About People, Teams, and Innovation Welcome to Personality Poker, the podcast that helps you understand yourself and your team in a whole new way—through the lens of a simple, powerful, and surprisingly fun card game. Created by Hall of Fame speaker and innovation expert Stephen Shapiro, Personality Poker® has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide uncover what makes them tick, what holds them back, and what’s missing from their teams. ...
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Brian Barnett (@ribnax) and his various co-hosts review, critique, and discuss all things video games, movies, TV, and more... with tangents and rants around each and every corner 😁 Have questions, comments, or concerns or have a game you want us to play? Send us a message on Twitter @ribnax, or an email to [email protected]. Don't forget, new episodes of The Platformers Podcast are available each and every Tuesday, and stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/ribnax
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In today’s fast-paced, technology driven environment, it’s imperative for executives to use the most innovative strategies and think outside the box in order to stay competitive. Welcome to GroundBanking, stories about innovation in the financial industry. Each episode we’ll feature experts in banking and FinTech who will discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s marketplace – whether it be embracing new technology, coming up with new lines of business or finding more efficient way ...
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"A wise man learns from his mistakes; a wiser man learns from the mistakes of others." Welcome to In Our Unprofessional Opinion, hosted by siblings Gali (25) and Avi (23). Originally from New York, with time spent in Georgia and now abroad, they share funny, relatable, and authentic stories about navigating through life’s ups and downs. From personal growth to overcoming challenges, their experiences cover it all—the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious. If you’re looking for practical ...
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Welcome to Training Unleashed, your ultimate resource for transforming workplace training into a powerful tool for leadership development, employee engagement, and company growth. Produced by The Learning Network and hosted by Evan Hackel, our podcast is designed for professionals in management, HR, and training roles who are committed to unleashing the full potential of their teams and organizations. Why Listen to Training Unleashed? In today’s fast-paced business world, effective training ...
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Transcript message from Audio. My name is Eniola Daniel and l’m here to tell you how passionate l am in drawings. It’s all started when l was in a training. Our class teacher always gives us test saying that we should draw a first Aid box. So l took my pencil and l draw a square and l just put a cross on it. Then l submitted my note. Only for me to turn back and sees someone else drawings looking so fantastic and well done. I got angry and l knew l couldn’t go back again to take my book and ...
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#272: How Labubu Became The Most Wanted Plush in the World
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36:55It started with a fuzzy little monster, hiding in the pages of a picture book inspired by Nordic fairy tales. She wasn’t famous. She didn’t have a movie deal. But when one K-pop superstar hugged her on Instagram… everything changed. This week on Making It In The Toy Industry, I’m diving into the jaw-dropping rise of Labubu, the “ugly-cute” characte…
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In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most companies are unintentionally weakening their ability to innovate The difference between visible inefficiencies and the hidden ones that do the real damage How innovation and operations can work together without sacrificing long-term success What the four innovation styles are—Spades, Diamonds, Clubs, and Hea…
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Mind Traps & Thought Loops: Identifying Cognitive Bias in the ADHD Brain
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23:08If you’ve ever invested time or money into a “sure thing” that fizzled, or found yourself insisting, “this time I’ll stick to my schedule!” (despite plenty of evidence to the contrary), you’re not alone. We are talking about cognitive biases, those sneaky mental shortcuts that shape our decisions, our stories, and, often, our downfalls. Cognitive b…
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#271: Email Marketing Rules You Can’t Break
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41:26Are you sleeping on the money-making magic of your email list? If you've been pouring all your energy into TikToks, Reels, and likes… hold up. Because while social media might be where the buzz is, your email list is where the buying happens. It’s your direct line to superfans, curious retailers, and future customers who actually want to hear from …
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Recently, Earlonne was drafted for a mysterious task: to pose for a photo with Nigel — wearing Minnie Mouse ears — while waving a fake “churro” in the air. (Earlonne, always a good sport, didn’t ask too many questions.) Here, in Nigel’s first-ever listener-inspired mystery episode, he finally learns what that was all about. Special thanks to Becky …
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Just Liberty Returns on July 22 with Season 4
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0:36We're taking a little break. But we'll be back with Season 4 on July 22. Check out Liberty Magazine at libertymagazine.org for more conversations about religious liberty.By Liberty Magazine & Adventist Learning Community
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Learning to align our drive and ambition with our genuine capacity tends to be one of those lessons that ADHD entrepreneurs learn the hard way - through cycles of shame, regret, and burnout. But what if there is a better way, like listening to this conversation between two seasoned ADHD coaches? Meredith and I have both struggled with our own untam…
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Building a Better Childcare System: How Jaime-Jin Lewis’s AutoEnroll Simplifies Childcare Operations
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30:55Childcare is essential for high-functioning societies—linked to better health, education, and employment outcomes. Yet despite its high social return, caregiving remains undervalued, with the labor—paid or unpaid—falling disproportionately on women. Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, is building the infrastructure behind a more dynamic and du…
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For the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Rahsaan revisits “Cracked Windshield,” an episode we did for the first anniversary. The Ear Hustle team and friends talk about their first interactions with cops, the role of empathy, and whether those relationships can ever change. And Rahsaan reflects on his own relationship with police, and wha…
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Retro Movie Club Ep#17 - Highlander (1986)
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1:56:23The year is 2025 and Blake & Rich are locked in a centuries old battle for ‘the prize’. Knowledge and power comes with the prize and in the end we must battle till the end and become, The Midlander!! Aside from all this, we also travel back to 1986 to watch another battle for the ages, in Highlander. Along the way, we delve into dodgy accents, a ki…
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#270: The Pricing Strategy That’s Getting Buyers to Say YES
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19:53What if your toy’s price point was the only thing standing between you and a “yes” from a major retailer? You’ve got the product, the mission, and maybe even a booth at Toy Fair but if buyers are walking by without placing orders, it might not be your toy that’s the problem… it might be the price. In this episode, you’ll hear how one Toy Creators A…
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49: Some state adoption and foster agencies: “Christians need not apply” - with Lance Kinzer
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32:13Guest: Lance Kinzer, former Kansas State Rep, Dir. of Policy and Goverment Relations at the 1st Amendment Partnership Show Notes: Website for 1st Amendment Partnership. https://1stamendmentpartnership.org Resource: Confronting Religious Discrimination: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents. https://adflegal.org/support/adoption-foster-care/…
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Lessons in Embracing Neurodiversity from Wicked
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21:47I decided to do something special for this episode, because this week is our 5th podcast anniversary (and it's also Mental Health Awareness Month.) One of the most challenging things about being neurodivergent is learning to accept ourselves in a world where being different often marks you as an outsider. Using my obsession with Wicked and explorin…
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The Personality Poker Audiobook Introduction
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25:16In this debut episode, you’ll discover: ♠️ What Personality Poker is—and how it’s radically different from traditional personality assessments ♦️ How a high-performance Formula One pit crew inspired the creation of the game ♣️ Why your innovation style matters, and how it affects team dynamics and success ♥️ The four phases of innovation and how th…
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Hey there, and welcome back! If you’re wondering why your feed suddenly says Personality Poker instead of Invisible Solutions, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. I’m Stephen Shapiro, and I wanted to personally let you know that this podcast has officially been rebranded to Personality Poker as of May 2025. So why the change? Well, Invisible Sol…
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#269: Thinking Differently About Toy Production with Lisa Doiron of Basic Fun
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16:12Before we dive into one of the most creative plush lines I’ve ever seen, we need to talk about something serious — TARIFFS. In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, I’m kicking things off with an urgent update about the current U.S.–China tariff situation and how it could affect your toy business. I’m sharing what I would do right now if I…
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Women serving serious time for having killed someone while driving drunk form a distinct culture in prison, and often struggle to fit in. We visit two California prisons to meet women who are still grappling with a life that’s very different than the one they’d expected. Thank you to Olivia, Grace, Jessica, Theresa, Tatanisha, Michelle, Hannah, Sop…
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Episode 346 - SkyboxCritics.com, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, & Tempest Rising OR "I’m Gonna Daigo Umehara The Paintress"
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1:18:13The new father is home again and ready to talk about games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Brian’s New Baby - 0:00 | SkyboxCritics.com - 3:00 | Tempest Rising - 16:30 | StarVaders - 28:45 | Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - 36:40 | Fresh Tracks - 43:49 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 49:04 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +We Have Go…
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48: Is it time to shout "fire" on free speech? With Aaron Terr.
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45:32Almost every presidential administration in America's history--from John Adams to Joe Biden--has tried to push the constitutional limits when it comes to controlling or discouraging speech it dislikes. So what's different now? And why are so many free speech advocates sounding the alarm? Guest: Aaron Terr, attorney and Director of Public Advocacy a…
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Entrepreneurial Strengths & Vulnerabilities with Psychiatrist, Researcher & Serial Entrepreneur
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39:35Ever wondered why the idea of working for someone else just never quite fit, or why chaos seems to call your name (and you answer with gusto)? If you’re an entrepreneur who’s found yourself drawn to the thrill of building your own path—and maybe even stumbled more than a few times along the way—you are going to love this week’s guest interview. I r…
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Redesigning Rural and Indigenous Education: How Jonathan Santos Silva’s Liber Institute Empowers Communities at the Margins
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31:40If we design at the margins, what we learn will help us make education better everywhere. That’s the perspective of this episode’s guest, Jonathan Santos Silva, founder of The Liber Institute. Liber’s mission is to embolden and equip Indigenous students, families, and educators to redesign schools from the ground up. Jonathan’s journey took him fro…
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47: Wading into the weeds - Catholic charter school Supreme Court case -with Todd McFarland.
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36:20Why is a church with a 150-year history of supporting church-state separation sitting out the much-debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendment establishment clause? Answer: It's complicated. Guest: Todd McFarland, deputy general counsel, Seventh-day Adventist world church Show Notes: Opinion of the Oklahoma S…
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How Shiny Object Syndrome Sabotages Business Success
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24:17Our edge as entrepreneurs comes from spotting trends and launching fresh ideas. The problem? Most of us have a graveyard of half-baked projects, forgotten launches, half-written newsletters, and more orphaned tech tools than we care to admit. Let’s face it: innovation is our ADHD advantage, but execution moves the needle. Shiny Object Syndrome is n…
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It’s our first-ever listener-inspired “mystery” episode! This time, Nigel's in the dark — and Earlonne has a new co-host. They hope you enjoy this cutting-edge, occasionally unruly Ear Hustle episode that braids together many questions about life in prison. This episode was scored with music by Eric "Maserati E" Abercrombie, David Jassy, Earlonne W…
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#268: The Truth Behind Being a Game Inventor with Jeremy Posner
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45:39Behind every “yes” in the toy industry, there’s a mountain of “no’s,” countless hours of hustle, and more trial and error than most people expect. At one point, he came close to walking away from it all—until a single line from an episode of Bluey reminded him that making games was exactly what he was meant to do. In this episode Making It In The T…
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Staying Strategically Solo as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur
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43:06If your head is spinning with marketing messages from high-profile coaches insisting you need a team, a course, a 6 or 7 figure business, when what you really want is flexibility and the freedom to do something you love on your own terms, this episode is your permission slip to have a simple, sustainable solo business. My returning guest, Maggie Pa…
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A Story Behind Every Empty Seat: How Evan Wilsons’ Scaffold Ed is Tackling Chronic Absenteeism with AI
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28:39When nearly a third of students stopped showing up to school during the pandemic, it became clear: chronic absenteeism is not just a data point—it’s a crisis. Evan Wilson, co-founder of Scaffold Ed, is working to get to the heart of what’s keeping kids out of school. His AI-powered tool helps schools move beyond attendance charts to uncover the rea…
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46: Skeptics of church-state separation versus the historical record - with Steven Green.
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37:12How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Guest: Steven K. Green, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Willamette University Show Notes: New book by Steven Green, The Grand Col…
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Gali broke off her relationship with social media. Surprise, surprise, she felt better! We all know the negative effects of social media, but hopefully the way we discuss it can be interesting, entertaining, and most importantly helpful. Questions/comments? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonthrift/…
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Mental Freedom - Thinking Outside the Lines
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23:51In this episode, we dive into the mental cages we don’t even realize we’re living in — the habits, assumptions, and internal scripts that keep us stuck. Beyond the conventional sense of freedom, sometimes we're the ones who hold ourselves back, particularly with our mental processes and state of mind. What does it mean to truly think freely? Let's …
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In a previous episode - The Blame Game - Gali and Avi came to some conclusions about Avi's approach to university. Now that Avi is finishing his first semester of his MSc in economics, Gali has decided to see just how valid our insights are and just how much water our advice holds. Questions/comments? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.co…
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Unless you're Phoebe from "Friends" who remembers her past lives, you're experiencing life for the first time just like us. We've got elements of it under control, but sometimes our lives look like a blooper reel. Join us for an episode where we share some stories where we feel like we should have known better and handled the situation differently.…
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The opportunities you have now may come again, but you'll experience them differently at another age. Join us as we discuss actively making time for new experiences. We share the balance of being responsible while also prioritizing our own happiness in life. Feel free to reach out, we'd love to hear from you :) Questions/comments? DM us on Instagra…
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Sometimes bad habits have been around for so long we start to believe that they're part of our nature. In this episode, Gali and Avi discuss recognizing these bad habits and how we've fixed ours.Questions/comments? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonthrift/
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Now or Never: Waiting for the Perfect Moment
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21:32Some of us are perfectionists. That means that when we do something, it's usually pretty darn great. The issue is that we take forever to do that thing because we can always make improvements... It's never good enough. Avi and Gali talk about finding that balance between optimizing (looking for the very best) and satisficing (settling once a certai…
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A classroom is usually pretty heterogeneous, so when a teacher recommends study strategies, he/she has in mind what will probably work for the most amount of students. Gali and Avi are usually the odd ones out. We have certain attributes and tendencies that make the "typical" study strategies ineffective. Maybe you can relate, and maybe us sharing …
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Have you ever been on a walk, and someone rudely asks you to buy them apricots? No? Well, Galit has been. Join us for an episode where we discuss the valid and simple response of "no."Questions? Comments? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonthrift/
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Do you avoid confrontation? This episode may be for you. Join Avi and Gali for a talk about the times we've encountered confrontation. We dive into different ways people handle conflict and whether avoidance is necessarily a bad thing.Questions/comments? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonthrift/…
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Sometimes we like to make life difficult. And we're not saying this sarcastically. Imagine you have a job for which you're way overqualified. How would you feel? In this episode, Gali and Avi discuss through personal experiences our desire to realize our potential, even if that means making life more challenging. Questions/comments? DM us on Instag…
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Why Doesn't Ear Hustle Talk About People's Crimes?
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48:01Listeners had a lot to say about two recent episodes featuring residents of California’s death row, especially “Different Sides of the Earth,” which focused on condemned women. “It was hard to hear the joy, laughing, etc.” wrote one listener, “when you know about some of their crimes.” Your messages and comments gave us a great excuse to dive into …
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Training Unleashed: Pausing to Evolve — Coming Back Stronger Than Ever | TLN
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2:13At TLN, growth doesn’t pause - it evolves. And so does Training Unleashed. With all the success we’ve had, we’re taking a moment to level up. The podcast is on a short pause - not to stop, but to sharpen. To come back with deeper insights and even more powerful conversations. Thank you for being part of the journey so far. Stay tuned - because when…
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#267: Winning a TOTY Award and Scaling a Toy Business Through 3D Printing with Solobo Toys
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48:36Can 3D printing really replace traditional toy manufacturing? One founder says “absolutely” and she’s got the award to prove it. In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Courtney Peebles, founder of Solobo Toys, about how she won a TOTY Award for her hit plush toy, Emotional Baggage, and how rising manufacturing challenges pushed her to trans…
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45: An "outsider's" perspective on Christianity and American democracy with Jonathan Rauch
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37:24What can a Jewish atheist teach us about the vital role Christianity plays in maintaining the health of the American republic? Guest: Jonathan Rauch, author and Brookings Institute fellow Show Notes: Book by Jonathan Rauch, Cross Purposes: Christianty's Broken Bargain with Democracy https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Purposes-Christianitys-Bargain-Democr…
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Episode 345 - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, AC: Shadows, The Hundred Line, & Caves of Qud OR "Hard 'R' RPG" (feat. Jarrett Green)
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2:19:27It’s time for a spectacularly off-the-rails episode of The Platformers, and this episode includes the incomparable Jarrett Green, who joins Brian, Kris, Lucas, and Will to talk games, Tim Curry saying “Space!,” Nancy Reagan, Sammy Davis Jr’s perm, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves - 3:00 | Assassin’s C…
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