Best Tony Rambles Podcasts (2026)

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Tony Slattery- "It Might Be Confusing" 32:46

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13d ago32:46

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This is a very special meeting of Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club. It’s Christmas Day, and we find ourselves once again in the company of our much-loved and much-missed President, Tony Slattery. His absence is felt, of course — how could it not be? — but so is his presence: in the laughter, the mischief, the curious turns of thought, and the unmistak…

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What We Learned From NCI Duct / Balancing Training 36:32

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In this engaging and informative episode, Bryan sits down with Elliot to discuss his recent training experience with the National Comfort Institute (NCI), covering two intensive courses on duct system optimization and residential air balancing. The conversation offers valuable insights for HVAC professionals looking to improve their technical skill…

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#112 How To DESTROY Negative Thoughts (And Rewire Your Brain) | Tony Robbins 1:03:34

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Most people think mindset is everything. Tony Robbins knows better — it's what comes before mindset that determines whether you break through or break down. After 49 years coaching everyone from world leaders to suicidal strangers, the legendary peak performance strategist has cracked the code on why most people set goals they never keep, make deci…

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HVAC Systems for Architects: Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup - Short #273 20:23

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In this short podcast, Bryan answers a question submitted to HVAC School by an aspiring licensed architect who wanted to learn more about the many different types of HVAC systems. The three main buckets of HVAC systems are air-to-air, water-source, and air-to-water. Air-to-air systems move air around to remove heat from one space, and that heat is …

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NEW LEAVES TURNING -Rehumanize, Reorganize, and Energize! 38T 33:10

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Looking forward on New Years 2026. A quick look at federal spending and the fiscal honey trap we find ourselves immersed in today. Welcome and Sentiments: @ 48 Seconds Segment 1, Odd expenditures, Static < Signal and the 2026 show focus: @ 5:55'ish Seems we are paying for a new space travel religion, Worldwide studies on seatbelt and helmet safety,…

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Sizing Breakers and Conductors (for HVAC) – Have Things Changed? 35:40

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In this essential episode, Bryan Orr sits down with Elliot, the residential install supervisor at Kalos Services, to unpack a critical issue that's causing confusion among HVAC technicians, electricians, and inspectors alike: the new standards for breaker and conductor sizing on inverter-driven equipment. The conversation was sparked by Elliot's fr…

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#111 How To Build Self-Discipline (5 Step Routine) | Ryan Holiday 1:24:51

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Most people think discipline is about willpower. Ryan Holiday knows better — it's about habit. After writing multiple bestselling books on Stoicism and spending decades studying history's highest performers, the author of The Obstacle Is The Way and Ego Is The Enemy has cracked the code on why the world's hardest workers aren't just talented or luc…

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Absorption Cooling - The Rise and Fall and Rise - Short #272 12:18

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan goes on another history journey, retelling the story of the rise and fall and rise of absorption cooling. Some of the first HVAC/R engineers cooled buildings with fire; they used absorption refrigeration, which ran on heat instead of electricity. In the early 1800s, French scientist Michael Faraday showed that g…

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#110 How To Set Goals For 2026 That You’ll Actually Follow Through On 19:29

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Most people think goal setting is about writing down what you want. It's not. It's about creating gravitational pull so strong that your entire life reorganizes around what you're building. After 15 years of setting and hitting impossible goals — from building multiple businesses to launching a top podcast to selling a million books — I've cracked …

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Combustion Analysis w/ Tony G. 50:49

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In this comprehensive training session from the symposium, Tony Gonzalez, Training Director at Fieldpiece, delivers an engaging and practical guide to combustion analysis for HVAC technicians. With 25 years of experience at Fieldpiece—from warehouse worker to training director—Tony brings both technical expertise and real-world application to this …

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Tony Slattery- The Tell-Tale Heart 19:00

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This Christmas, we are honoured to share a very special recording: Tony Slattery’s reading of The Tell-Tale Heart. Recorded in December 2024, this was the final performance Tony ever gave. It stands as a profound testament to his extraordinary gifts as an actor — his musicality with language, his emotional precision, and his instinctive understandi…

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Ep 355: The Holiday Show 1:56:55

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2 Gun, Yoga, Digga , and Red do a holiday show to wrap up the year

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Give Until it Hertz - The Battle Over Frequency - Short #271 13:10

14d ago13:10

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In this short podcast episode, we go back into the history of the trades, namely the battle over frequency (and how each side had to give until it hertz). The low hum of motors is alternating current: electricity moving back and forth through copper 60x per second (in the USA and Canada, at least). In another version of history, that pulse could be…

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#109 Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO 27:41

15d ago27:41

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Most people think communication is about what you say. It’s not. It’s about what happens in the listener’s brain before you finish your sentence. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of communication and why charisma is overrated. Real influence comes from how the brain processes sound, novelty, and behavior in real time. You’ll learn the comm…

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Vincent Franklin- "You Just Get A Pig And Drown It" 55:55

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Would you believe it? Our Presidential shed door barely has time to creak before it bursts open, and in strides Stewart Pearson, uninvited, overconfident, and radiating an alarming quantity of managerial nonsense. There is bafflement. There is bullshit. There are hand gestures. And then — mercifully — the penny drops. It’s not Stewart Pearson at al…

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Daniel Hill- "I Put My Hand In A Hairy Bush" 1:16:01

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Would you credit it? Our guest President this week is the ever-excellent Daniel Hill — actor, sitcom stalwart from Waiting For God, and a man forever entwined with one of Doctor Who’s most tantalising “what might have been” stories: Shada. Pull on something warm and set off with us on another leisurely ramble as President Hill takes the helm, steer…

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Residential vs. Commercial HVAC Sales 50:31

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In this candid conversation, Nathan and Bryan dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of sales in the construction and HVAC trades. Nathan, who has transitioned from fieldwork to spending roughly 60% of his time in sales, offers a unique perspective on why sales professionals are necessary despite the skepticism they face from tradespeople. Th…

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#108 Ciara: How To Manifest Anything (And Win At Life) 1:14:25

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Most people know Ciara as a Grammy winning superstar with 23 million albums sold and hits like “Goodies” and “Level Up.” What they don’t know is how a military kid with no connections built one of the most durable careers in entertainment and is now quietly building a business empire across rum and kids fashion. In this conversation, Ciara walks th…

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When Ammonia Ruled the World - Short #270 10:34

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan takes us on a history journey back to when ammonia ruled the world. In the mid-1800s, before R-12, many inventors and scientists experimented with vapor-compression refrigeration systems to make ice. They used a variety of refrigerants in their patents, including ether, ethyl ether, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxid…

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#107 To Win You Must Suffer. 20:59

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Most people think success comes from talent, timing, or luck. The brutal truth? It comes from suffering. After building multiple seven and eight-figure businesses and investing in hundreds of companies, I've learned the one thing nobody wants to tell you: to win, you must be willing to endure more pain than everyone else. This isn't about motivatio…

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Humidity, Airflow, and Refrigeration 50:53

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In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan and Nathan dive deep into the challenges of humidity control in grocery stores and other refrigerated environments. While the conversation takes several entertaining detours (including discussions about morning radio shows, Indian weddings with elephants, and imaginary lava-heated homes), the core c…

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Ep 354: The Diddy Doc 1:15:54

27d ago1:15:54

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Yoga, Digga, and 2 Gun talk the Diddy documentary, the greatest Christmas song, and best gift ever

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#106 Sales Expert: 3 Ways To Get A YES Every Time | Ryan Serhant 58:46

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Most people think sales is about talking. Ryan Serhant knows better — it's about translating. After closing over $20 billion in real estate deals and building one of the fastest-growing brokerages in America, the star of Netflix's Owning Manhattan has cracked the code on how to get anyone to say yes. From selling homes to billionaires to building a…

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The Finned-Tube Coil - Short #269 13:11

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan explores the history of the finned-tube coil, which is what we use for heat exchange in air-source air conditioners and heat pumps. Air-source HVAC systems have copper tubes threaded through thin metal fins. This design was optimized to ensure the greatest possible surface area for heat exchange to occur. Howeve…

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Ian Reddington- "I Am Paid, Sometimes, To Dress Up" 45:37

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Would you believe it? Our guest President this week is none other than the marvellously versatile actor — and EastEnders legend — Ian Reddington! Grab your gloves and join us for another invigorating wander as President Reddington guides us through three destinations selected entirely at random by Tony’s enchanted bingo machine, which continues to …

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Are Two Are Better Than One: Understanding Tandem Compressors 49:43

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In this comprehensive episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr sits down with three experts from Copeland to demystify tandem and trio compressor systems. Joining him are Gina Kahle (Multiples Engineering Manager with 12+ years at Copeland), Tyler Daniels (Product Management team member), and James Stevenson (Technical Sales veteran with …

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#105 The Confidence Expert: How To Build UNSHAKEABLE Self Confidence | Mark Manson 1:17:10

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Most people think confidence is about believing you'll succeed. Mark Manson knows better — it's about being comfortable with failure. After writing one of the best-selling nonfiction books of all time and spending nearly two decades studying human psychology, the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck has cracked the code on why Gen Z is str…

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Ep 353: Songs from our lifetime. What keeps us going. 1:28:44

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Hear about songs that made our life

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The Tech That Tried to Beat the Compressor - Short #268 12:43

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan tells the story of the technology that tried to beat the compressor... and still may someday. We associate cooling with refrigerant... and all the things that come with it, including compressor noise, oil, recovery machines and tanks, leaks, superheat, and regulations. However, there is a means of providing cool…

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Jo Caulfield- "You Can't Play" 48:33

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Would you believe it? Our guest {resident this week is the legendary Jo Caulfield! Grab your gloves and come for a ramble with us as guest President Caulfield leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is an eye on the proceed…

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VRF, Ductless and Humidity Control w/ Roman 1:09:01

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In this comprehensive episode, Bryan and Roman dive deep into one of the most challenging topics in modern HVAC: making VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) and ductless systems perform effectively in humid climates like Florida. The conversation tackles a common misconception that inverter-driven equipment automatically handles humidity well simply bec…

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A Tale of Two Feasts - Thanksgiving and Prayer 35:45

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A tribute to El Rushbo and his annual take on the Thanksgiving story with our own twist an flare. A look at how America rejected Socialism. This podcast was so fun to make and research. SOURCES: Primary Source: "Mourt's Relation" (1622) – Eyewitness account of the Mayflower voyage and early Plymouth settlement, including the Separatists' motivation…

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#104 Divorce Lawyer: Why 53% of Marriages Fail | James Sexton 1:29:44

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After handling 2,000+ divorces over 25 years, the legendary divorce attorney James Sexton has seen it all: the affairs that start with attention instead of sex, the gestures that can end marriages, and the brutal truth that 53% of marriages end in divorce. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, James breaks down why half of all marriages fail and wh…

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The History of the Thermostat - Short #267 14:05

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In this short podcast, Bryan gives another history lesson and goes over the history of the thermostat. Before 1883, automatic temperature control simply did not exist; we shoveled fuel into the furnace and opened windows. If a room got too hot in a commercial building, the janitor would go downstairs to choke the draft damper; this person was respo…

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Mark Wingett- "He Just Slotted Me Into The Wall" 51:41

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Look out! It's The Bill! Well...one of them anyway, because our guest President this week is none other than Mark Wingett! Grab your Parker and come for a ramble with us as guest President Wingett leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Si…

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Ep 352: Thanksgiving love 1:07:35

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Two Gun, Yoga, & Digga discuss Turkey Day Memories

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Tech Support Highs and Woes w/ Roman 1:14:14

2M ago1:14:14

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In this candid and comprehensive episode, Bryan sits down with Roman to tackle one of the most frustrating yet crucial aspects of the HVAC industry: technical support. What starts as a conversation about their own tech support nightmares quickly evolves into a deep dive examining the entire ecosystem—from manufacturers and distributors to technicia…

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The Current War - Tesla, Edison & Westinghouse - Short #266 14:31

2M ago14:31

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan is back for yet another history lesson. This time, the subject is the current war with Tesla, Edison, and Westinghouse. The current war was fought in the late 1800s with lightbulbs, electrocutions, and a World's Fair that dazzled the entire world. Edison didn't necessarily invent the lightbulb, but he made it co…

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Ep 351: Holiday Spirit, MJ biopic 1:06:45

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X Jack, 2 Gun, & Digga talk lack of Holiday Spirit, and The MJ Biopic

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Phil Davis- "It's Always Him And Not Me" 47:01

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Time to open the door to a very special guest President this week, the fascinating and fabulous Phil Davis! Grab your Thermos and come for a ramble with us as guest President Davis leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is…

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An R-454B Ramble w/ Elliot 39:58

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Bryan sits down with Elliot, a senior service tech and newly minted install supervisor, to discuss the realities of working with R-454B refrigerant in the field. What starts as a technical discussion about the new A2L refrigerant quickly evolves into a candid conversation about industry frustrations, manufacturer…

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#103 Mel Robbins: The Trick To Unlocking A Happier Life 1:47:22

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Most people know Mel Robbins for her viral “5 Second Rule” or her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. But what they don’t know is the raw, messy story behind how she went from $800,000 in debt and hiding from bill collectors… to building one of the biggest self-improvement empires in the world.In this episode, Mel opens up about the moment she al…

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Psychrometrics and the Magic Line - Short #265 13:12

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about psychrometrics and the magic line inside a messy-looking chart. The psychrometric chart is a key tool for understanding the relationship between air and water. "Psychrometric" comes from the Greek roots for "cold" and "measurement." As such, a tool called the psychrometer (with paired wet-bulb and dr…

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West Kirby Live- "Size Queen?!" 47:29

2M ago47:29

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The Rambling Club have towed the shed to the Wirral Peninsula and the town of West Kirby! Grab your thermos and join Paul and Allan along with their guest, the lovely Mark Hutchinson, and their live audience, as they lead you through four special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omn…

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Freedom to Chains Part 1 15:17

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Reposted: Spotify wrongly removed this due to a small piece oif a song. They are way too slow so I trimmed and reposted. There should be a law against tech companies not having phone support, just sayin. Now, here's what we have for you. 1. We celebrate our banking cabal slave masters and marvel at our enticing cage of debt. 2. We talk about where …

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Learning Hydronics, Boilers and Steam w/ Ray Wohlfarth 39:32

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#102 Billionaire’s Advice to Young People | Joe Liemandt 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

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Most billionaires disappear after they make their money. Joe Liemandt did exactly that — vanishing for 20 years after building Trilogy into a software empire. Now he's back with a radical mission: transform education for a billion kids using AI. In this episode, the reclusive tech mogul breaks his silence to reveal why he's betting another billion …

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How Duct Tape Got Its Name (and Why It Shouldn't Be on Ducts) - Short #264 9:57

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In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains how duct tape got its name and why it shouldn't actually be used on ducts. Duct tape is a versatile home DIY-fix tool, but despite its name, it wasn't initially made to seal ducts at all. In 1943, we were in the thick of World War II, and ammo shipments were sealed with wax and paper tape. These were of…

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#101 Nothing and Nobody Will Ever Hurt You Again - After This. 34:40

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Most people think failure is the end. I thought that too — until I got rejected from every Ivy League school, barely scraped into Arizona State, and watched my career implode over and over again. In this raw episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on every spectacular failure that built my empire: the boss who said I'd leave dead bodies behind to get…

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Tim Bentinck- "Swinging A Lamb Around Your Head" 53:17

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Tony's cat, Molloy, can be a bit of a handful. This could explain why local farmer, David Archer, has turned up on the warpath! Our guest President this week is the legendary Tim Bentinck, star of the world's longest running soap opera, The Archers! But there is so much more to him than that! Grab your wellies and ramble with us to the sheep dip as…