Best Thom Bruce Podcasts (2025)

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EP245 - Your Presence is the Present! 13:01

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones!For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COA…

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Interview with Greg Prato (Author of Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History) 43:34

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Prolific author Greg Prato joins Nick to talk about his recent book Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History. We discuss the many rock stars and personalities he interviewed while working on his book, artists of that era that deserve more love and attention, and so much more! You can purchase a copy of Greg's book …

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If America Is “Winning,” Why Does the Economy Feel Like This? (with Talmon Joseph Smith) 40:58

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America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in national wealth and half the country holding just a sliver of it, they…

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EP244 - Imagine... what if? 38:53

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Imagine... what if?For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING EXPLORATION SESSI…

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Movie Talk: Depeche Mode: M 1:09:43

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Kailyn returns to discuss the 2025 concert documentary Depeche Mode: M. We discuss Kailyn seeing the movie's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, our thoughts on the movie, and cap it off with a rundown of our favorite songs from their legendary catalog. This is one for the devotees! Support the show…

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EP243 - I hate School. But I love Learning. 1:29:21

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Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest today is Allison Krug or ‘Coach Alli’ as she is better known by her clients. Allison is the founder and CEO of Artemis Professional Coaching. She is not only an epidemiologist - you heard that right - but she’s also an ADHD coach, and an ICF PCC Credentialed Energy and High Perf…

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The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding (with Osita Nwanevu) 43:07

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Extreme inequality and democratic decline aren’t separate crises—they’re the same crisis. This week, Osita Nwanevu joins Paul and Goldy to explain how America’s constitutional design, corporate power, and decades of upward redistribution have eroded both political and economic freedom. He outlines what real democratic governance would mean inside g…

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EP242 - The Truth about ADHD 21:16

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8If you hear anyone every claiming that they have 'the truth' about ADHD... run!For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.a…

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Artist Spotlight: Phil Collins 1:41:12

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Traci and Jon join the show to discuss the career and legacy of Phil Collins, one of the most legendary musicians of all time. We focus on Collins’ solo career and explore a wide range of topics, including his years with Genesis, his catalog of massively successful songs (“In the Air Tonight,” “You’ll Be in My Heart,” among others), and his legenda…

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EP241 - How to create an ADHD Epidemic 37:15

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8This episode is an important one! So buckle up. And I mean it. My guest today is Dr. Allen Frances. Dr. Frances is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Duke University and most notably the former Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force, the group responsible for shaping modern psychiatri…

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From Abundance to Enshittification: 2025’s Must-Read Economics Books 31:14

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This week, Paul and Goldy look back at the most notable economics books of the year. They discuss Ezra Klein and David Thompson’s Abundance, Cory Doctorow’s blistering Enshittification, Thomas Piketty’s new works on inequality, Diane Coyle’s fresh take on GDP, and the overlooked history behind the Garland Fund. Whether you’re hunting for a holiday …

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EP240 - ADHD is not a Superpower! 35:00

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8I am sick and tired of hearing "ADHD is my Superpower"... I know the intention was originally good - although I would argue that it was superficial... like telling someone who's been abused as a child that their are 'strong and can overcome anything'... that's all good on the sur…

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EP239 - What if it's not about Focus? 31:41

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Here is a link to the episode with Chris Williamson and Alison Armstrong:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hibdmZkOIEFor more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: …

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EP238 - The Dark ADHD Army 40:57

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8I believe that the social media influencers and the online 'celebrities' like Busy Philipps peddling pharmaceutical drugs to their followers is truly the work of a 'Dark Army'... This is Busy Philipps' video I am referring to in this episode: https://fb.watch/DAZHXQ-F72/?mibextid…

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CORE Econ: Rewriting Econ 101 for the Real World (with Suresh Naidu and Wendy Carlin) 36:54

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Econ 101 shapes how millions of people understand the economy—but what if the textbooks are teaching a worldview that’s outdated, oversimplified, and in some cases flat-out wrong? This week, Nick and Goldy talk with economists Wendy Carlin and Suresh Naidu, leaders of CORE Econ, the global project rewriting introductory economics to reflect the rea…

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EP237 - Taylor turned out. 1:10:24

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest today is Taylor Janelle. Taylor was born and raised in Los Angeles, and she considers herself always having been more of a deep feeler than a thinker. School was a constant struggle for Taylor—she could never quite focus on anything for too long—but movement was always h…

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Movie Talk: One to One: John & Yoko 41:33

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Richard returns to discuss the 2024 documentary One to One: John & Yoko, which focuses on the years John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent together in a Greenwich Village apartment from 1971 to 1973. The film also centers on the benefit concert "One to One," held at Madison Square Garden in August 1972. We conclude with a rundown of our favorite John Lenno…

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EP236 - Enough is enough! 25:47

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Enough is enough, don't you think so?For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING…

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EP235 - The Solution Mindset 31:13

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest today is Nir Bashan. Nir is a best-selling author, public speaker and the founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset® LLC, and he helps organizations, employees and leaders foster a culture of innovation at work. Happy clients include Microsoft, AT&T, NFL Network, jetBlue, a…

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The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America (with Mehrsa Baradaran) 48:25

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Law professor Mehrsa Baradaran joins Nick and Goldy to reveal how neoliberalism wasn’t just a misguided economic theory—it was a “quiet coup” that rewired our laws, courts, and institutions to elevate capital above democracy. Drawing from her new book The Quiet Coup, Professor Baradaran explains how this ideology became like the air we breathe: a p…

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EP234 - Real.Fun.Wow. X ADHD 57:04

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Real. Fun. Wow. is Daren Thomas Magee, an Ojai, California based freelance illustrator, muralist and designer. His inspiration comes from many sources, natural and supernatural. The aim of Daren's work is to speak to the space between imagination and reality, his hope is to leave…

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EP233 - Loving My Haters: Part 2 30:00

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8This is a personal response to some of the negative comments I have received on Spotify. I do this to show my listeners what state of minds those comments come from. Why people leave them, what's behind their motivation and intention and how they can arm themselves with talking p…

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Interview with Sean Egan (Author of Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years) 35:25

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Prolific author Sean Egan join Nick to discuss his latest book Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years. We also talk about Sean's research for the book, and provide a quick track-by-track rundown of this classic album. Here is Sean's website where you can find all the other wonderful books he has written over the years. You can purchase a copy of…

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EP232 - Stepping outside of the System 1:30:20

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest is Michele Gray Oelking. Michele is a certified coach with a masters in social work, and a 25-year veteran in leadership as well as a trauma-responsive consultant whose career has been dedicated to the intersection of neurodiversity and trauma. Michele has worked as a pr…

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part II 1:16:49

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Part Two of our coverage and analysis of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With a different set of friends who also went to the show, Nick invited Cliff, Ross, Pat, and Jeff to give their thoughts on everything that went down. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 8th. Th…

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EP231 - Dear Mothers... 19:34

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8This is an acknowledgment for all the mother's out there dealing with either a diagnosis or some mental health behavior challenges that are part of their lives. You work hard, you are committed, you show up for you children when the going gets tough!For more information on this p…

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The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters (with Diane Coyle) 36:00

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For nearly a century, GDP has been the world’s go-to measure of economic success—but what if it’s been telling us the wrong story? It treats cigarette sales and cancer treatments as equally “good” for the economy, while caring for your kids, volunteering, or creating art don’t count at all. This week, economist Diane Coyle joins Nick and Goldy to d…

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part I 1:59:22

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Nick attended the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last weekend and asked for a little help from his friends to discuss their experiences attending the event. Darren, Jon, Richard, and Traci share what it was like to be in the Peacock Theater and give their takes on everything that went down. The ceremony took place at the Peacock T…

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EP230 - ADHD & One Word Therapy 1:05:05

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Dr. Nic and Prof. Mike, psychologists, sociologists, and founders of the Divine Guidance Institute—a nonprofit, modern-day mystery school dedicated to ending the chaos of getting blindsided and confronting the mental health crisis dominating the headlines.Together, they have auth…

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EP229 - ADHD & Parasites 1:02:36

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING EXPLORATION SESSION WITH ROMAN: cale…

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Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud (with Ben McKenzie) 32:52

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Actor and author Ben McKenzie didn’t set out to become one of crypto’s fiercest critics—but when the pandemic hit and Hollywood shut down, his curiosity turned into a full-blown investigation. The result was the bestselling book, Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, a blistering exposé of the crypto craze as “…

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EP228 - Drugging Boredom 42:47

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING EXPLORATION SESSION WITH ROMAN: cale…

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EP227 - The Open Minded Psychiatrist 1:14:32

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest is psychiatrist Dr. Margaret Coffey. Dr. Coffey received her Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University and her M.D. from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. After completing her residency in psychiatry at Yale-New Haven…

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Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell 54:06

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Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams, and others. We also discuss Bell's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month. …

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Stock Buybacks and the Trillion Dollar Heist (with Senator Cory Booker) 39:42

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Corporations are on track to spend more than $1.3 trillion on stock buybacks this year—money that could have gone toward higher wages, innovation, or community investment. That’s the real-life Trillion Dollar Heist at the center of our new comic from Civic Ventures, which follows Marta, a janitor who interrupts a corporate board meeting just as exe…

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Movie Talk: Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing 54:17

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Joe, Colin, and Bay return to discuss Alison Ellwood's 2023 documentary Let the Canary Sing, which focuses on the life and career of music icon Cyndi Lauper. We give our thoughts on the movie in the first half of this episode. The second half is devoted to discussing Lauper's pending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month. If …

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Artist Spotlight: Culture Club 1:23:51

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Lisa returns to discuss the career and legacy of the legendary new wave band Culture Club. Topics discussed include the band's eclectic sound, Boy George's status as an icon of the 1980s and beyond, discuss our favorite songs from their catalog, and make a case on why they should be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show…

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EP226 - The Spectrum of Uniqueness 26:19

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING EXPLORATION SESSION WITH ROMAN: cale…

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Competing Visions on Trade: A Race to the Bottom Vs. Building the Middle Class (with Thea Lee featuring Todd Tucker) 40:38

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In the final episode of our Trade series, Nick and Goldy talk with Thea Lee, former Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, to challenge the core assumption behind decades of U.S. trade policy: That trade is about efficiency, not power. Lee explains how past trade deals were written to protect capital while …

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EP225 - Why Robots don't need Adderall 1:01:22

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Robots don't need Adderall explores the notion that if Robots are obedient and efficient, they will do just fine. And that's what we tell people diagnosed with ADHD by medicating them. If you sit still and do what we want, you will be okay. If not...For more information on this p…

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Movie Talk: Devo 1:01:11

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The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss Chris Smith's 2025 Netflix documentary Devo. The movie focuses on the career of the iconic American new wave band. We give our takes on the movie and finish by sharing our favorite songs from the…

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EP224 - ADHD is funny. 1:01:22

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8ADHD is Funny! No, really... it's actually funny how these so-called experts pretend that their interest-group funded scientific studies that lack common sense and logic actually make sense... they don't!For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purch…

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EP223 - Let Your Freak Flag Fly! 1:51:20

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest today is Anne Kerry Ford. Anne has a BFA from Julliard School of Drama and has played leading roles in classical theatre and on Broadway.Anne has also been a practitioner of Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism since she was 17. Her primary teachers were none other than Chögyam Tr…

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South of the Border: A Mexican Perspective on the Free Trade Era (with Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid) 30:44

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In the sixth episode of our trade series, Pitchfork Economics producer Freddy Doss talks with Mexican economist Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid about how NAFTA — and now the USMCA — reshaped Mexico’s economy in ways that those of us north of the Rio Grande almost never hear about. Yes, exports skyrocketed. But wages stagnated, domestic industry hollowed ou…

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EP222 - The Renegade Psychiatrist - Part 1 1:23:43

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This episode is part 1 of a collaboration with Psychiatrist Dr. Ethan Short. Dr. Short is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and he has extensive experience working with adults with severe mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, addictions, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and adult ADHD. He has…

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Artist Spotlight: Tom Lehrer 1:07:59

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Mark Lempke returns to pay tribute to the career and legacy of the late, great Tom Lehrer. We discuss Lehrer's one-of-a-kind pathway to the music industry, his historical significance during the Cold War era, share our favorite songs from his catalog, and make a compelling case for why he should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Suppor…

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North of the Border: A Canadian Perspective on the Free Trade Era (with Luke Savage) 30:42

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In the fifth episode of our series on trade, journalist and author Luke Savage joins Pitchfork Economics Producer Freddy Doss to unpack how decades of “free trade” between the U.S. and Canada have reshaped both economies—entrenching corporate power, hollowing out manufacturing, and weakening democratic control over economic policy. Savage traces ho…

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Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Iron Maiden at 50) 1:24:13

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Prolific author Daniel Bukszpan (The Encyclopedia of New Wave, Ozzy at 75, among others) joins Nick to discuss his latest book, Iron Maiden at 50, and we talk about all things Maiden. We not only discuss his book, but also delve into the band's history and reveal our favorite songs from their legendary catalog. You can purchase a copy of his book a…