Best Tim Conley Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday 52:41

22h ago52:41

52:41

In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores navigating fear and hope and the everyday courage that shapes our lives. He unpacks how to confront our fears and how we need to do so, over and over. With great stories and insights, we are reminded that we don’t have to be fearless, we just have to begin. Key Takeaways: The concept of courage and its signifi…

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Dr. Pat Conley - RI Statehood Day 14:11

1d ago14:11

14:11

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Aaron Guckian Executive Director RI Dental Association - RI Dentist Shortage 15:56

1d ago15:56

15:56

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Author and Journalist David Zweig - His New Book " An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions" 42:03

3d ago42:03

42:03

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Jason Kenny and Jamie Staff 1:10:20

3d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

It's our first ever surprise guest and it's two for the price of one as the Team GB's gold-medal-winning cycling team sprint reunite. Jason joins us from Cheshire fresh from the London Marathon while Jamie tunes in from the United States. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.in…

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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman 59:56

4d ago59:56

59:56

In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the …

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From Benches to Breakthroughs: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dixon Chibanda 54:53

8d ago54:53

54:53

In this episode, Dr. Dixon Chibanda explores from benches to breakthroughs: a new approach to mental health. He explains why storytelling, radical empathy, and solving daily-life problems often outperform medication-first approaches; how three simple steps—opening the mind, uplifting, strengthening—turn elders into community healers; and why hope, …

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House of Hope Executive Director Laura Jaworski - Update on Pallet Shelters 34:31

9d ago34:31

34:31

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Suzi Ruffell 1:09:14

10d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

This week's guest has a new book out - Am I Having Fun Now? - as well as an upcoming tour. She joined us to talk Olympic fandom, sea swimming and upright bikes. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportingmisadventures/ and let us hear about your own sporting mis…

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 5-20-25 14:34

11d ago14:34

14:34

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WPRI Tim White - Verdict in North Kingstown "Naked Fat Test" Trial 16:28

11d ago16:28

16:28

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Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck 58:00

11d ago58:00

58:00

In this episode, Martha Beck explores how to move beyond anxiety and how curiosity turns fear into fuel. Martha dives into why anxiety can’t simply be silenced. It has to be replaced with things like creativity, curiosity, and a deep kindness towards ourselves. Key Takeaways: Discussion of anxiety versus fear and their psychological implications. E…

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Gov. Dan McKee - President Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, Budget, Pawtucket Soccer Stadium, and more 35:18

12d ago35:18

35:18

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Move Your Body, Free Your Mind: The Science of Movement and Mental Health with Caroline Williams 1:07:20

15d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In this episode, Caroline Williams shares how moving your body can free your mind as she dives into the surprising science of movement and mental health. Caroline spent years studying the brain until she realized she was ignoring half the equation. She explains how movement of all kinds, walking, stretching, dancing, and even laughter can reshape o…

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 5-14-25 15:49

17d ago15:49

15:49

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Andrew Cotter 1:01:32

17d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Andrew Cotter's voice has become synonymous with the big sporting occasions. The commentator came on the pod to talk golfing yips, vomiting on air and how his dogs, Olive and Mabel, became internet sensations. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportingmisadvent…

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WPRI Tim White - Closing Arguments in North Kingstown "Naked Fat Test" Trial 18:54

18d ago18:54

18:54

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Brenda Jacob RI Rifle and Revolver Association - Assault Weapons Ban 12:51

18d ago12:51

12:51

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Navigating the Messy Parts of Life: Embracing Imperfection and Growth with Josh Radnor 50:14

18d ago50:14

50:14

In this episode, Josh Radnor discusses the messy parts of life and embracing imperfection and growth. Josh Radnor explains how, even outward success, fame, acclaim, creative fulfillment isn’t enough to quiet the deeper battles within. He shares how real freedom comes not from achieving perfection, but from making peace with the messy, unfinished pa…

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Why Community and Courage Matter More Than Ever with Laura McKowen 58:14

22d ago58:14

58:14

In this episode, Laura McKowen explores why community and courage matter more than ever in making change in your life. She dives into the “messy midle” – theu ncertain space between giving up what umbs us and becoming someone new. She shares the story of the Luckiest Club, a global sobriety community. Key Takeaways: Understanding that real transfor…

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Len Lardaro URI Economics Professor - Current Conditions Index Data for March 16:57

24d ago16:57

16:57

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Mathew Baynton 1:04:57

24d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

This star of stage and screen has delighted us in Horrible Histories, Ghosts and much more. He joins us to talk about his love of Spurs, being squared up to in a charity match and being the youngest of three sporting brothers growing up. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.ins…

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Nick Fede Exec. Dir. RI Liquor Owners Collaborative - Bottle Bill 15:24

25d ago15:24

15:24

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WWII Innovation Machine: Freedom's Forge and the Arsenal of Democracy [Bill Conley] - CSP S04E21 1:06:44

25d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

WWII Innovation Machine: Freedom's Forge and the Arsenal of Democracy - Interview with Bill Conley How did America transform from a peacetime economy to the "arsenal of democracy" before entering WWII? In this compelling interview, Dr. Bill Conley—former Director of Electronic Warfare at DARPA and current CTO at Mercury Systems—delves into the insi…

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Ned Jones RIMTA President - Bill to end Exemption from Sales Tax on Boats 15:44

25d ago15:44

15:44

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Anxiety, Beauty, and the Unknown: A Map to Emotional Resilience with David Whyte 57:53

25d ago57:53

57:53

In this episode, David Whyte explores anxiety, beauty, and the unknown as a true map to emotional resilience. David shares how anxiety can be a doorway to deeper understanding and connection. He and Eric discuss the paradox of holding both joy and struggle, the surprising wisdom hidden in everyday emotions, and how poetry and language can bring us …

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Rep. John Lombardi - Bill to end Exemption from Sales Tax on Boats 14:36

26d ago14:36

14:36

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John Marion Common Cause RI - New Senate President Valarie Lawson 16:47

26d ago16:47

16:47

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Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien - Opening of Centreville Bank Stadium 15:45

26d ago15:45

15:45

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Unlock Your Inner Anthem: A Tribute to Mike Peters 38:08

29d ago38:08

38:08

This is a special episode from our archives with one of my favorite musicians, Mike Peters. Mike recently passed away, and this episode is more than a conversation; it’s a tribute to a beautiful soul. In our chat, we explored the idea of our lives being anthems; how defiance, hope, and inner strength were a soundtrack for his formative years, and l…

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Andy Zaltzman 1:01:49

1M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Stand-up comedian, The News Quiz chair, podcaster and cricket statistician, this week's guest is a man of many talents. He's short circuited a cricket commentary box, been robbed in a sack race and realised a lifelong dream to be part of the Test Match Special team. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - an…

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RI AG Peter Neronha - Response to Gov. McKee's Health Care Press Conference 30:33

1M ago30:33

30:33

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Fluke or Fate? Embracing Uncertainty to Live a Fuller Life with Brian Klaas 56:54

1M ago56:54

56:54

In this episode, Brian Klaas explains the concept of whether things are a fluke or fate, and explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to a living a fuller life. Brian makes the case that randomness and chaos might be exactly what makes our lives matter so much, and how we tend to worship at the “Altar of Progress in the Church of Control.” We ma…

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Gov. Dan McKee Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard - Housing 2030 Plan 36:59

1M ago36:59

36:59

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Dr. Jim Wilkinson President SeaScape - Lawn Care Advice 35:19

1M ago35:19

35:19

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The Bittersweet Truth About Beauty, Sorrow, and What Makes Life Worth Living with Susan Cain 51:56

1M ago51:56

51:56

In this episode, Susan Cain explores the bittersweet truth about beauty, sorrow, and what makes life worth living. She emphasizes the transformative power of music and bittersweet emotions and also discusses how acknowledging grief can lead to deeper connections and creativity. This episode encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and seek be…

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WPRI's Tim White - Pause in North Kingstown "Naked Fat Test" Trial 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

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WPRI's Ted Nesi - Latest on Hasbro 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

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Richard Coles 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

This week's guest may have been a latecomer to sport but has grown to love it from the magic of Kevin de Bruyne to Australian breakdancing at the Paris Olympics. He joined Chris and Matt on the podcast to relive how he discovered a new running technique, a novel way to avoid batting in cricket at school, and his one and only football goal. He's emb…

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 4-22-25 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

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Providence College Theology Professor, Dr. James Keating: process of selecting a new Pope 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

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Flaws as Fuel: Harness Doubt, Cynicism & Ambition for Real Growth with Claire Hoffman 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

In this episode, Claire Hoffman explores the idea behind how our flaws, doubt, cynicism, and even ambition aren’t signs of failure, but can be used as fuel. She tells the story of Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who built a religious empire and faked her own kidnapping. But this episode isn’t about scandal. It’s about the tension that we all carry …

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WPRI's Tim White - Latest on the North Kingstown "Naked Fat Test" Trial 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

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The Midlife Makeover: Redefining Success and Happiness After 40 with Chip Conley 45:44

1M ago45:44

45:44

In this episode, Chip Conley defines a midlife makeover and how to redefine success and happiness after 40. He shares how the most difficult stretches of his life ended up being the start of something completely new. Chip also explains the pull of the ego, the search for identity and how letting go of traditional success can open the door for somet…

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How to Nurture Creativity in a Noisy World with Maggie Smith 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In this episode, Maggie Smith explores how to nurture creativity in a noisy world. A lot of people think creativity is something you do with a paintbrush or a poem but Maggie challenges us to think differently about creativity. It isn’t about what you make, but how you live. She dives into what it really means to be creative, even when you’re overw…

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WPRI Tim White - North Kingstown "Naked Fat Test" Trial 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

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From Loneliness to Belonging: Small Steps That Change Everything with Jillian Richardson 52:38

2M ago52:38

52:38

In this episode, Jillian Richardson discusses the journey from loneliness to belonging and shares the small steps that can change everything. She delves into why friendship takes more effort than we expect and how we can actually get better at it. Jillian also explores what gets in the way of connection, why it’s not just about putting yourself out…