Best Valar Podcasts (2025)

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#265 Lee Strobel - Who is the Real Santa Claus & What Evidence Connects Jesus to Christmas? 2:11:36

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Lee Strobel is an American Christian author, apologist, speaker, and former investigative journalist who transitioned from an atheist investigative journalist into a leading Christian apologist and author, blending rigorous investigative methods with his faith journey to influence millions worldwide. Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Strobel ear…

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#264 Hunter Biden - His Answer to the Laptop Claims, Burisma, White House Coke and Pardons 5:29:07

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Hunter Biden is an American attorney, businessman, and author and the son of President Joe Biden. Born in Delaware and shaped by profound personal tragedies and a diverse career in finance, policy, and international ventures. His mother and sister passed away in a car accident when he was young, and his brother, who survived the accident, later pas…

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#263 Steve Bunting - Inside the World of MARSOC Medics and Real-World Combat Medicine 4:06:39

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Steven Bunting is a former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) / Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman who spent over a decade embedded with Marine Recon and MARSOC Raiders. He delivered advanced trauma care and operational support on the front lines of combat, direct-action raids, special reco…

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#262 Aliia Roza - Russian Sex Spy on Seduction Perfumes, Sexpionage and Honeypot Tradecraft 3:26:02

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Aliia Roza is a former secret agent turned women’s empowerment coach, public speaker, and influencer with over 1 million followers on Instagram who specialized in seduction and psychological manipulation to dismantle human and drug trafficking networks for the Russian government. Born in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, in the former USSR to a distinguished …

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393 – From Me to You (the Sceptre) 2:12:29

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Aldarion prepares to go from this misenchanted isle of daydreams filled with insolent women; Alan puts 10 pence in the Sara to get her take on said ‘insolent women’. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Aldarion lays out his demands to the King; to soften the blow (…

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Jon 11 - Storm of Swords - Birth Right 46:44

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full-spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Jon 11 from Storm of Swords. We see Jon in the yard training similar to how we last saw him in the previous Samwell chapter. Melisandre reque…

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🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨 Rep. Dan Crenshaw Threatens to Sue Shawn Ryan... 9:55

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Shawn Ryan has a message. Please see the links below for all references made in the video. Link to the Cease and Desist: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1FBNqbg1a9WmbKZ4jVA-xaIn6t2P9EXQK Tulsi Gabbard Episode Referencing the Party: https://youtu.be/hgbDlqzsbh0?t=5973 Tucker Carlson Threat: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0dpbfG_LAKE Learn…

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#261 Tobi Lütke - CEO of Shopify: How Shopify Became a Cheat Code for Entrepreneurs 3:02:32

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Tobi Lütke is a German born Canadian who built a multibillion-dollar company from a snowboard shop; champions economic freedom for regular people starting businesses; combines old-world craftsmanship with modern innovation. He is an entrepreneur, software developer, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform powe…

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A Song of What-If and Fire 1:26:44

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For our 76th episode of the podcast, we welcome back Shandra (Filmforager on IG), co-host of the Fellowship of the Mic podcast. Shan, Tony, and Minwa have fun discussing the What ifs of GOT season 3. What if Catelyn kept her promise to Jon? What if Theon escaped Ramsay? We rewire Season 3 and watch Westeros bend in new directions. Hear our boldest …

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The Silmarillion: Chapter Two: Of Aulë and Yavanna 2:51:33

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In this episode, we return to the heart of Arda and explore one of the most beautiful contrasts in all of Tolkien’s legendarium: the brilliant craftsmanship of Aulë and the life-giving grace of Yavanna. Aulë, the Smith of the Valar, is restless with creativity — shaping mountains, forging the deep places of the earth, and longing for minds to teach…

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#260 Dale Hanson - Why MACV-SOG Had an 85% Casualty Rate and 1-in-4000 Odds 3:15:08

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Dale Hanson is a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and Green Beret who served three years as a commando in the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), conducting extremely dangerous reconnaissance missions deep behind enemy lines. Born in Queens, New York, and raised in Saco, Maine, with family ties to M…

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392 – Help! 2:26:45

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Aldarion watches everyone celebrate and party from the sidelines; Alan painfully recalls his awkward teenage years, while Sara isn’t sure those are over. Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin the eighth of what is now eleven episodes on the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished Tales. Aldarion gives Ulbar’s wife a…

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Samwell 4 - Storm of Swords - Election Fraud? 57:31

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full-spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Samwell 4 from Storm of Swords. Sam and Gilly have arrived safely at the wall after their chance encounter with Brandon Stark. Castle Black h…

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#259 Mike Durant - 160th SOAR Pilot Who Survived Black Hawk Down and 11 Days as a POW 5:14:25

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Mike Durant is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and Master Black Hawk pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers). Inspired by his father, a First Sergeant in the Army National Guard, and a family friend’s helicopter flight, Durant enlisted in 1979. After studying Spanish at the Defense Language Institute a…

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#258 Adam Bry - Why China Fears Skydio’s Rise in AI Drone Technology 2:35:24

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Adam Bry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, founded in 2014 to develop AI-powered drones for consumer, enterprise, and defense applications. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in aerospace engineering, Bry was an early team mem…

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#257 Jocko Willink - Commander of SEAL Team-3 Task Unit Bruiser aka "The Punishers" 5:58:04

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Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, bestselling author, and leadership expert with a 20-year military career. Enlisting at 19, he completed BUD/S class 177, served with SEAL Teams One and Two, and later commissioned as an officer with deployments across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He led SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser in …

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Westeros News Roundup 44:52

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For our 75th episode of the podcast, we discuss potential dragons every year through 2030. Minwa and Tony break down the new Westeros roadmap, debate a fifth season for House of the Dragon, and call out risky sequel ideas. They also do some catching up on what movies and shows they've seen since the last recording. Support the show Follow Dancing w…

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Arya 13 - Storm of Swords - Valar Morghulis, Braavos Awaits 1:01:54

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full-spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Arya 13, her final chapter in Storm of Swords. Arya and Sandor arrive at the Inn at the Crossroads, where Polliver and the Tickler are enjoyi…

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#256 Tucker Carlson - Epstein’s Emails, Political Blackmail and What We Already Knew All Along 3:08:58

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Tucker Carlson is a leading voice in American politics, recognized by Time magazine as the “most powerful conservative in America,” and the host of The Tucker Carlson Show, a long-form conversational podcast launched after his departure from Fox News in 2023. He attended St. George’s School in Rhode Island, where he met his future wife, Susan, and …

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The Silmarillion: Chapter One: Of the Beginning of Days 3:11:15

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In this episode, we witness the beginning of days as the Valar and Maiar strive to bring the vision and music of Eru Illuvatar to life, while fending off the discord of Melkor relentlessly being woven into the alreay young world, as all await the arrival of the Children of the One. Join us as we journey chapter by chapter through The Silmarillion—u…

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391 – By Grabthar’s Hammer, What a Book! 2:16:08

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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a very special conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Creation, the new must-read book about Tolkien’s legendarium. Professor Drout builds the best dark towers ever, confesses his man-crush on Tom Shippey, and starts a fight with Alan ab…

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#255 Ryan Montgomery – Roblox & Minecraft: Hacker Exposes the Largest Online Video Games 5:26:35

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Ryan Montgomery is a renowned ethical hacker, penetration tester, and cybersecurity expert, ranked #1 on TryHackMe's Capture The Flag leaderboard. Founder of Pentester, a cybersecurity platform based in Boca Raton, Florida, that provides all-in-one tools for vulnerability scanning, data breach detection, and risk mitigation. As Chief Technology Off…

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#254 Brian Harpole - Groundbreaking Evidence From Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security 2:48:24

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Brian Harpole served as a police officer in Texas for 14 years, holding a variety of assignments including patrol, tactical operations, criminal and narcotics interdiction, bicycle unit, training, and administration. Over the course of his law enforcement career, he received more than 25 commendations recognizing Valor, Meritorious Service, Meritor…

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Jon 10 - Storm of Swords - Icarus (Quick Rise, Hard Fall) 1:08:15

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Jon 10, in Storm of Swords. Jon is torn out of his bed in the frozen cells to face Janos Slynt and Alliser Thorne once again. Tasked with the…

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390 – Hello, Goodbye 2:21:31

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Aldarion offers the usual assortment of excuses for his shortcomings, and delivers the mail to Meneldur; Alan and Sara offer no excuses for the PPP’s shortcomings, and wonder why Gil-galad hasn’t written to us. Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our close readings in the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished…

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#253 Chase Hughes - Real MKUltra Documents, Alien Deception and Simulation Theory 2:55:14

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Chase Hughes is a leading expert in human behavior analysis, influence, and persuasion, with over 20 years of experience as a U.S. Navy veteran. He developed groundbreaking programs like the "Behavior Pilot Program" for HUMINT, "CuePrime" for interrogation behavior analysis, and the "Pre-Violence Indicators Index" for detecting pre-attack behaviors…

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#252 Matt Bissonnette - SEAL Team 6 Operator’s First-Hand Account of Operation Neptune Spear 4:05:03

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Matt Bissonnette is a former United States Navy SEAL known for his participation in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, as detailed in his bestselling book No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama bin Laden (2012), written under the pen name Mark Owen. A DEVGRU (SEAL Team Six) operator, Bissonnette served multiple …

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The Silmarillion: Valaquenta: Of the Valar and Maiar 2:19:16

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In this episode, we explore the Valaquenta, and get to the know the Valar and Maiar a little better! But it's October 31st, so we've dressed for the occasion ... and Mor-goth has made an unexpected apperance to play a GAME with Blue Suit Andy Serkis ... Join us as we journey chapter by chapter through The Silmarillion—unraveling Tolkien’s myths, sy…

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389 – Nowhere Man 2:11:36

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Aldarion claims to ask for only two years, but takes a lot more; Alan and Sara ask for only two hours, and only take a little bit more. Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for more than 10 episodes in the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Ancalimë, the dau…

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Jaime 9 - Storm of Swords - White Sword Tower 1:05:33

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Jaime 9, the final Jaime chapter in Storm of Swords. Jaime Lannister presides over the Small Council as King Tommen signs away Riverrun and l…

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#251 Secretary Sean Duffy - NASA is Going Back to the Moon for the First Time in 54 Years 2:42:01

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Sean Duffy is the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, confirmed by the Senate in January 2025 and sworn in on January 28, 2025. A former Republican Congressman representing Wisconsin's 7th District from 2011 to 2019, Duffy served on the House Financial Services Committee and chaired its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Before politi…

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#250 Rena Malik - Urologist Debunks #1 Sex Myth Every Man Still Believes 2:52:02

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Rena Malik, MD, is a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon specializing in sexual medicine, urogynecology, hormone management, and pelvic pain. She completed her medical education at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, followed by a urology residency at the University of Chicago and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Rec…

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388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe) 1:55:03

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Away from the Sea, Aldarion finds little peace or joy; away from the podcast, Alan is just fine, thank you very much. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we reach the halfway mark in our 10-episode run through the walking billboard for premarital counseling that is Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Aldarion wants to …

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Daenerys 6 - Storm of Swords - Queen of Good Intentions 1:04:35

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Daenerys 6, the final Dany chapter in Storm of Swords. Dany and her unsullied have successfully conquered Mereen as she now resides in the gr…

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#249 MrBallen - Ouija Boards, Aliens Hijacking an Aircraft and Real-Life Horror Stories 2:12:14

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John B. Allen, known as MrBallen, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and storyteller specializing in strange, dark, and mysterious true stories. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allen served as a Navy SEAL from 2010 to 2017, completing multiple deployments including to Afghanistan, where he was wounded and medically retired. Launchin…

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The Young Wolf: Rise and Fall of Robb Stark 1:04:20

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For the 74th episode of the podcast, we trace Robb Stark’s rise from dutiful heir to fallen king, mapping how honor, loyalty, and love collided with power and changed the war. The story moves from early victories to political fractures, culminating in the Red Wedding and the lesson it carved into the North. Support the show Follow Dancing with Drag…

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The Silmarillion: Ainulindalë: The Music of the Ainur (Part 2) 2:58:35

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In this episode, we explore Tolkien's letter 131 &The Ainulindalë, the opening chapter of The Silmarillion, where Tolkien’s world begins with music. Discover how Eru Ilúvatar and the Ainur sang creation into being, what the Flame Imperishable means, and how Melkor’s discord shaped Middle-earth’s destiny. Join us as we journey chapter by chapter thr…

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#248 Jon Delaney - Who's Protecting Jeffrey Epstein's Secrets? 2:44:25

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Jon Delaney is the founder and leader of Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS), an independent news platform launched in January 2021 to provide unbiased, agenda-free coverage of domestic and global events. Fed up with mainstream media's perceived biases, Delaney created RNNBS as a digital outlet on Instagram and other platforms, focusing on straightforwar…

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The Silmarillion: Ainulindalë: The Music of the Ainur (Part 1) 2:32:21

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Part 1 - In this episode of An Unexpected Podcast, we embark on our new journey to cover the Silmarillion and march our way back through Tolkien's legendarium. We have a lot of catching up to do in this episode: Quick Council, Droppin Eaves (Rings of Power Season 3 News & the Hunt for Gollum news & speculation), and other corners of Middle Earth. I…

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387 – We Can Work it Out 2:10:02

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Erendis’ mom gives her some pretty questionable relationship advice; Alan and Sara give you a pretty questionable podcast episode. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the halfway point of our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Aldarion tells Erendis to try to see it his way, but Erendis remin…

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Tyrion 10 - Storm of Swords - Giant of Lannister 53:21

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Tyrion 10. Tyrion begins his final day of the trial with some breakfast that he is unable to stomach. We see sweet Podrick Payne once more be…

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#247 Brandon Tseng – Shield AI’s X-BAT: The First AI Fighter Jet to Outsmart Top Gun 2:37:09

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Brandon Tseng is the President and Cofounder of Shield AI, a defense technology company he established in 2015 with his brother Ryan Tseng, specializing in AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications, including the V-BAT drone deployed in operations like those in Ukraine. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Mechanical Engi…

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#246 Vanessa Marin - Sex Doctor Explains Why Bad Sex Destroys Marriages and How to Prevent It 2:18:44

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Vanessa Marin is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience specializing in sex therapy, holding bachelor’s degrees in human sexuality and sociology from Brown University and a master’s in counseling psychology. Working alongside her husband Xander, she provides practical tools and courses to help couples strengthen their relationships …

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386 – Got to Get You into My Life 2:02:02

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Aldarion runs headlong into contentment and doesn’t even recognize it; Alan and Sara run headlong into more bad jokes and don’t particularly care. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we find ourselves moving swiftly through our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Meneldur takes Aldarion’s cell phone, …

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Jon 9 - Storm of Swords - Scarecrow Lords 38:43

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Jon 9. Jon and his small group of Night's Watch, continue to man the wall against Mance Rayders relentless onslaught. Jon has to use his stra…

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#245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helmet and Autonomous Tech 2:22:26

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Trae Stephens is Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and a General Partner at venture capital firm Founders Fund, where he invests across sectors with a particular interest in startups operating in the government space. Previously, Trae was an early employee at Palantir Technologies, where he led t…

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Dunk & Egg Trailer Breakdown 37:31

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We break down the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer and explain why a smaller, brighter, and funnier Westeros might be the boldest choice yet. From Dunk’s humble courage to Egg’s sharp questions, we track how class, honor, and a dragonless crown reshape the board. Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sir…

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#244 Victor Vescovo – Solo Dive to the Titanic, Cloning Humans & Reviving Extinct Animals 2:25:35

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Victor L. Vescovo is a private investor with over thirty years of experience in a variety of complex business situations. He co-founded private equity firm Insight Equity in 2002 with his business partner, Ted Beneski and raised over $1.5 billion in equity capital across four funds. In 2023, he departed Insight in order to focus on his own investme…

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385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Rómenna) 1:58:34

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Erendis arrives at a very important party, and is caught by Aldarion’s beauty and splendor of bearing; that never happens to Alan or Sara. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our 10-part dive into the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. Queen Almarian drops a hint that Aldarion just can’t catch, Me…

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Sansa 6 - Storm of Swords - No Pomegranate! 1:04:32

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Brotherhood Without Manners, your favorite full spoiler reread podcast of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is back with another chapter from Storm of Swords. In this episode, we are reading Sansa 6. Sansa and company deal with a rough storm that blows them off course, and a few men go overboard. Littlefinger is quick to be the fi…