Best Weirding Way Media / Someone Podcasts (2025)

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Governor serves Trump a dose of reality over bizarre Portland military deployment 42:51

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7d ago42:51

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Rachel Maddow reviews how the Trump administration has made a practice of weaponizing access to personal data in order to attack people Donald Trump doesn't like, and talks with Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate running for governor in New Jersey who had her full, private military personnel record released to an ally of her Republican o…

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121. The Mindset of Future Celebrating (and Bragging) 32:36

12d ago32:36

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In this episode, I’m talking about how we hold the future in our businesses not as pressure, but as possibility. I talk about why the brain’s reward centres light up when we imagine positive futures, and why linking visioning to action matters. Grab your 90-minute Marketing Boost session Sign up for the Mailing List WATCH the podcast on my YouTube …

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Exclusive: Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins for an extended interview 59:40

14d ago59:40

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Rachel Maddow hosts former Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominiee for president, on the eve of the publication of her new book, "107 Days," to revisit some of the decisions and circumstances that shaped the 2024 election, and to discuss politics and activism in the second Trump term. Rachel shares her impressions of the intervie…

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120. Anti-Hustle Business with Shannon Whaley 58:04

17d ago58:04

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This week I’m joined by Shannon Whaley, PCC-credentialed coach, Certified Mentor Coach, and founder of the Anti-Hustle Business School. Shannon has over a decade of experience helping clients grow from zero to multi–six figures—and she does it without the burnout, the bro-marketing, or the pushy tactics that make so many of us want to run a mile. W…

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Maddow: For a would-be strongman, Trump is profoundly weak 43:27

21d ago43:27

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Rachel Maddow points out that Donald Trump is following the "strongman" playbook so closely, and with such a lack of originality, that his behavior in his second term has become entirely predictable. And yet, for all of his aspirations to be a strongman, his leadership suffers from some profound weaknesses, from the economy to healthcare to crimina…

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119. Five Tips to Reduce Social Media Marketing Overwhelm 42:46

21d ago42:46

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Feeling stuck on the social media marketing and making endless content? In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I’m sharing five simple tips to move away from overwhelm and focus on what actually grows your business. You don’t need to post every day to stay visible. Let's give you a goal, and your time back! Grab your 90-minute Marketing Boost session…

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Maddow: Trump busted by his own distinct signature, sinks to new depths of historic disgrace 43:48

28d ago43:48

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The estate of Jeffrey Epstein released materials today to the House Oversight Committee, including the "birthday book" that Donald Trump disputed (and continues to dispute) includes a crude drawing and note he submitted with his signature. Rachel Maddow looks at this and other new revelations and how much energy Trump is putting into denying what s…

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118. Language & Kind Marketing with Pronounce Korean's Youseop Lee 39:45

1M ago39:45

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I chat with Youseop Lee, the creator of a Pronounce Korean, a platform helping people connect with Korean language and culture in a safe, encouraging, and deeply human way. We talk about: Why kindness beats scarcity in building a creative audience How Youseop built a following of over 1M on Instagram Navigating …

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117. Marketing designed like a workout 31:16

1M ago31:16

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If you're tired of feeling all over the place with your marketing, this one’s for you. In this episode, I share what getting qualified as Personal Trainer has taught me about building a solid campaign using a concept called periodisation. Originally used to train athletes, periodisation breaks a big goal into manageable, focused blocks of time. I’m…

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116. How to Stop the Endless Draft-Edit Cycle 29:40

1M ago29:40

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Are you polishing and perfecting before you’ve even written a word? Are you planning your perfect business offer but never putting it out there? That’s the draft-edit cycle and it’s where books, emails, and business ideas go to die. In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I share five practical tips to help you separate drafting from editing, keep mom…

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'Five alarm fire': Trump attempts to fire Fed board member, inviting economic calamity 43:06

1M ago43:06

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Rachel Maddow highlights the difference between Donald Trump's rhetoric and his actions and notes that taking the big picture of Trump's actions can illuminate significant trends. For example, moving an individual out of one position in the administration into another may not seem particularly noteworthy until it becomes clear that Trump is moving …

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115. Lost & Now Found with Suzi Payton 55:26

2M ago55:26

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In this episode I’m chatting to neurodivergent speaker, creative, coach, and multi-passionate trailblazer, Suzi Payton, about how she found a way of work that aligns completely with her. This is one to listen to if you’re stuck thinking you can’t possibly spin all the plates at once, and are thinking about how to combine what you love with making a…

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114. Treating your readers (or clients) like your romcom love interest... but not in a weird way 16:28

2M ago16:28

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, we’re talking romcoms and relationships... not with your crush, but with your audience. Think of your readers (if you’re a writer) or your clients (if you’re a service provider) as the love interest in your story. You don’t win them over with one grand gesture; you build trust through the slow burn... showing up…

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Maddow: Three ways Trump is trying to rig the 2026 midterm elections 42:43

2M ago42:43

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Donald Trump seems to move from one unpopular catastrophe to another. With people still in the streets protesting his military take-over of Washington, D.C., his disgraceful capitulation to Putin in Alaska prompted even deeper disapproval, with a new Pew poll showing his numbers steadily worsening. Meanwhile, in Texas, state Democrats have returned…

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'Not about crime': Maddow CRACKS OPEN Trump's real motives in deploying the National Guard to D.C. 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Rachel Maddow cites example after example of Donald Trump going out of his way to help criminals, including some really terrible ones, so the idea that Trump's concerns about crime are behind his deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. does not seem to hold water. Looking more closely at what Donald Trump has done instead of what he ha…

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113. Write your idea client like a character 27:19

2M ago27:19

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In this week's episode of Resting Biz Face, I'm chatting about writing and creative business all in one: how writing your ideal client like a character can help you stop shouting into the social media void and start building work that actually connects with people. My mentoring & book coaching programme Book Camp is open now for 1:1 support and, if…

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Maddow: U.S. profoundly changed by authoritarian leader; 'We're beyond waiting and seeing now' 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Rachel Maddow points out that the thing most Americans were dreading has come to pass, and the United States has changed profoundly in only six months of authoritarian rule. "We have a consolidating dictatorship in our country." With freedoms likely to continue to be curtailed in deference to Donald Trump's power, that means Americans have the most…

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112. BTS - Marketing automation for the 500 Words a Day Challenge 46:38

2M ago46:38

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 500 Words a Day challenge to take a look at the BTS. I chat about how I used my email marketing platform to run it on autopilot (in a good way), and why marketing and laucnh systems don’t have to be overwhelming or pushy. I talk about: Email sequences, forms and sign-ups Moving beyond Instagram and soc…

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BAD NEWS FOR TRUMP: Democrats get their wish as Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race 49:57

2M ago49:57

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In an election year of astronomically high stakes, in the absolutely crucial Senate race in North Carolina, Democrats got their wish with popular former Governor Roy Cooper entering the race. Fresh from announcing his candidacy, Cooper talks with Rachel Maddow about his accomplishments leading North Carolina, and what he hopes to bring to Washingto…

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111. The Real Reason You’re Not Writing (And What to Do Instead) 16:22

3M ago16:22

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You don’t need more discipline. You need the right mindset. In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I talk about why most writers aren’t actually blocked, they’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or stuck in perfectionism. We explore what shifts when you lower the pressure and start showing up in small, sustainable ways. If you’re mid-way through the 500 Wo…

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MADDOW DEBUNKS: Weird fake news, A.I. slop stories about her and MSNBC infect social media 42:20

3M ago42:20

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Rachel Maddow takes a look at the sudden flood of artificial intelligence-generated fake stories on social media, using false stories with her at the center as examples. These false stories have her doing everything from rescuing Texas flood victims, to having a baby, to starting her own news network, none of which are true. The lesson is that now,…

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110. Accountability: What It Really Takes to Stick With Something 19:25

3M ago19:25

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We talk a lot about accountability in business, but too often, it’s used like a threat. As if the only way you’ll follow through is if someone’s chasing you down or making you feel bad for not hitting a goal. This week on this week's episode I'm flipping that idea on its head. We get into: What accountability really means (and what it doesn’t) Why …

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Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone 44:00

3M ago44:00

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Rachel Maddow introduces viewers to the unfamiliar image of Donald Trump's pick to lead FEMA, David Richardson, who finally made an appearance in Texas more than a week after flooding killed scores of people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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109. Building Momentum: Behind the Scenes of a Launch 28:24

3M ago28:24

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Launching something new doesn’t have to mean shouting into the void on social media or endless webinars.... In this episode, I’m sharing the thinking behind the 500 Words a Day Challenge and why I’m using it as the start of something bigger (hello, Book Camp). We get into: How a simple lead magnet can create energy and trust What it’s actually like…

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Devastating Texas floods highlight stakes of vital weather services amid reckless Trump cuts 42:44

3M ago42:44

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As the death toll continues to rise and search and rescue teams continue to look for victims, the devastating flood in Kerr County, Texas show not only the vital role of weather forecasters, but also climate researchers who help make more accurate predictive models, and the coordinators and other administrators with the experience to make sure the …

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108. 500 Words A Day Challenge! 15:29

3M ago15:29

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In this episode I'm chatting about where I am with my debt book, Otherlings, for my new indie imprint, Precocious Press. Plus I'll be chatting about why writing near the finish line can be really tough and how tiny, daily commitments (like 500 words a day) can change everything. I also invite you join me in my new 500 Words a Day Challenge. A free,…

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Trump's poor choices for national security staffing have new relevance after Iran bombing 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Rachel Maddow reviews the cast of characters that staff important national security roles in the Trump administration, and whose lack of qualifications for their jobs matters even more now that Donald Trump's bombing of Iran has raised the threat level for Americans everywhere in the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.…

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107. Mid-Year Creative Reset: What Are You Really Building? 24:20

4M ago24:20

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It’s June. Your project’s half-finished, your to-do list is a bit feral, and you’re not even sure what you’re doing anymore? I see you. In this episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways to reset your creative work without starting from scratch or spiralling into shame. We’ll talk about micro-goals, renaming your project to make it feel ali…

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Defying Trump, Americans refuse to be denied their right to protest 43:02

4M ago43:02

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Rachel Maddow shows that despite Donald Trump's admonitions against protesting, and despite physical threats from local law enforcement, and despite genuine public safety concerns, Americans would not be denied their right to protest against Donald Trump and came out by the millions on Saturday for "No Kings" marches and rallies. Hosted by Simpleca…

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106. What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed 19:35

4M ago19:35

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This week on the podcast I'm talking about what to do when you feel overwhelmed. You know, that moment where you look at your to do list and think... there's literally no way I'm going to get all of this done! That. I'm going to break dow things you can do in these moments whether you're neurodivergent like me... or not. Strangely enough, it starts…

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Maddow: Military last resort in L.A. shows a weak president with no ideas and no political skills 43:56

4M ago43:56

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Rachel Maddow points out that the most important story of our era is not what Donald Trump is trying to do, but what the American people will allow him to do. Maddow notes that pushback works against Trump's authoritarian overreach, and the fact that Trump skipped ahead to the last resort of calling in the military against protesters in Los Angeles…

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105. Quiet's Always Been the Point 18:54

4M ago18:54

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In this episode I'm talking about my reconnection with Buddhism and how I've realised recently the way of thinking (mindfulness) and pausing (Resting Biz Face) and being with others (Ironclad Creative) has been how I've built my life and my businesses. So, before I launch Book Camp and start talking about all things writing and creativity, I wanted…

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Trump makes a gross miscalculation about the popularity of his cruelty to immigrants 43:57

4M ago43:57

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Rachel Maddow looks at fresh examples of communities across the United States rallying in defense of local immigrants being hunted by ICE agents, and notes that while Trump was open during the campaign about his policy of cruelty to immigrants, his expectation that Americans would support him in that cruelty was clearly misplaced. Hosted by Simplec…

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104. Why it wasn't for me 25:20

4M ago25:20

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In this slightly vulnerable episode, I’m talking about a job that should’ve been simple (night shifts stacking shelves) and why it left me drained in ways I didn’t expect. Not because the work itself was hard, but because of everything around it as a neurodivergent person felt A LOT: the social cues, the perception I needed to be faster, and the wa…