Best Writing For Insanity Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 575: Unleash a Simple Way to Feel Happy with Money 10:46

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Going Long Podcast Episode 575: Unleash a Simple Way to Feel Happy with Money ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 00:49] Billy welcomes you to today's show. [00:29 - 09:34] Billy gives insights into how you can feel happy about (and …

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Episode 147: Stupid, Simple, Hacking Workflow Tips 58:48

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Episode 147: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're talking tips and tricks that help us in hacking that we really should’ve learned sooner. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shoutout to YTCracker for the …

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Three Disturbing and Solvable Missing Persons Cases | Alex Paul | 111 2:38:12

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What would you do if someone you loved just vanished—no goodbye, no trace? That’s the devastating reality for the families of Jack Denny, Luke Stout, and Jeffrey Crawford. In this gripping episode, true crime researcher Alex Paul joins us for nearly three hours to lay out what we know, what we don’t, and what we should be asking about these three u…

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174: hooking up with two rival brothers in one night (w/ Sarah Bonsignore) 1:11:15

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Sarah Bonsignore joins the show to take stunning calls from people who hooked up with two competing brothers in a single night, and have a neighborly mishap with the stoner next door. Rent The Tour Documentary! Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: h…

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Episode 574: From Teacher to LinkedIn Writing Coach - Dave Pakos 40:08

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Going Long Podcast Episode 574: From Teacher to LinkedIn Writing Coach - Dave Pakos ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:0] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Dave Pakos. [02:0 - 10:50] Billy asks Robert to share …

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238 | Win More Business with Less Effort - How to Write Winning Proposals in 15 Minutes Using AI 39:30

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Are you still spending hours writing proposals… only to get ghosted by clients? It’s time to flip the script. In this solo masterclass, Isar Metis breaks down how business leaders can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and NotebookLM to craft winning proposals — faster, sharper, and way more aligned with what clients actually want. You’ll discover …

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The Disturbing Legend of Mamie Thurman 56:59

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In the summer of 1932, the body of Mamie Thurman was found brutally murdered on Trace Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia. Her throat had been slit, her head beaten, and her body unceremoniously dumped off the hillside, her wedding ring still on her finger. Mamie wasn’t just any woman in the coalfields. A 31-year-old churchgoer, socialite, and …

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237 | OpenAI goes for-profit and targets a $1 TRILLION IPO, GitHub & Cursor ignite a multi-agent coding war, Canva’s FREE Affinity suite ambushes Adobe, AI-generated music war heats up while lawsuits loom ... 1:00:02

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Is the AI boom about to reshape the global power structure — and your business model with it? OpenAI just made its long-anticipated leap into the for-profit world — triggering billion-dollar investments, a trillion-dollar valuation trajectory, and a redefined power dynamic with Microsoft. But that’s just one headline in a week filled with seismic s…

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A Real Type 1 Diabetes Conversation | Maddie Harvey | 110 1:40:17

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Type 1 Diabetes isn’t for the weak—and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard. Maddie Harvey, President of Camp Kno-Koma and fellow T1D warrior, stopped by the studio to talk about life with a broken pancreas. As two people living with Type 1, we broke down the highs, the lows, the scary moments, and the ones that make us laugh out loud… usua…

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Episode 573: Unlock Success & Feel Confident Starting a Side Business 9:25

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Going Long Podcast Episode 573: Unlock Success & Feel Confident Starting a Side Business ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 00:59] Billy introduces today's show. [00:59 - 08:30] Billy takes a deeper dive look at how you can move awa…

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Episode 146: Hacking Horror Stories 1:50:38

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Episode 146: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Joseph, and Brandyn all sit down to celebrate the spooky season by swapping their scariest bug stories. From frightening fails and firings to hacks with chilling and critical consequences. Grab your flashlight and a blanket for this one! Follow us on twitter at: https://…

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Radiation Treatment for Cancer Melted My Organs | Terra Walker | 109 1:18:40

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F cancer. That’s the show mantra. But also, F the side effects that continue long after remission. Terra Walker joins the podcast to share her powerful story of survival—not just from cervical cancer, but from the devastating aftermath of treatment. Years after being declared cancer-free, Terra found herself hospitalized for months as radiation dam…

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173: my one night stand left his teeth at my house (w/ Patrick McDonald) 1:09:49

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Patrick McDonald joins the show to take stunning calls from people who procured teeth from a one night stand, who have a mailman they used to french, and someone who ate too many eggs. Rent The Tour Documentary! Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: …

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Episode 572: Teaching You How to Prepare For The Pivot - Andrea Wade 39:56

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Going Long Podcast Episode 572: Teaching You How to Prepare For The Pivot ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:20] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Andrea Wade. [02:20 - 06:56] Billy asks Andrea to explain more …

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The Tragic Story of David Allen Fann 33:23

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David Fann wasn’t just a businessman—he was the heartbeat of Amigo, West Virginia. His family describes him as self-made, hardworking, and the kind of man who noticed everyone around him. From the Redbird Drive-In to a string of small ventures, he embodied Appalachian grit and generosity. But on June 22, 2016, everything changed. David was found de…

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236 | How to create amazing visual content, at scale, in minutes with Isar Meitis 30:20

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Can one image really power an entire visual campaign — from product mockups to video ads — in minutes? Absolutely. In this episode of Leveraging AI, host Isar Meitis breaks down how a single visual asset can be transformed into high-converting static images, promotional content, and even multi-scene videos using one powerful tool: Weavy. Forget hou…

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More Insane Stories from an Appalachian Mortician | Sally Ratcliff | 108 2:02:34

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TRIGGER WARNING!!!! From the First Second!!!!! You asked, we asked—and now we know. Sally Ratcliff returned to the studio for part two of her unforgettable series as a funeral director. She brings two decades of experience to the mic, and this episode is everything you’d expect: funny, raw, informative, and at times, downright graphic. There’s one …

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235 | Ban Super-intelligence NOW’—850 tech titans sign, ChatGPT’s new Atlas browser may ignites an AI web war, an army of robots influenced by Elon Musk, and more AI news for the week ending October 23 ... 49:40

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Could AI really pose an existential threat—or are we all just overreacting? 850 tech leaders, researchers, and AI pioneers don’t think we’re overreacting. This week, they signed a chilling letter urging the world to pause superintelligence development—until safety can be guaranteed. In this solo Weekend News episode, Isar dives deep into the letter…

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The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Byzantine | Chris Ojeda | 107 2:09:37

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Chris Ojeda, founder of the iconic metal band Byzantine, stopped by the studio and we went deep—over two hours worth—into his entire journey from small-town roots to global recognition. We walked through his childhood, the winding road through Texas, and that wild Waco connection (not his fault, I promise), and into the core of what makes Byzantine…

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Episode 571: The Powerful Insight You Gain from An Outside Perspective 9:51

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Going Long Podcast Episode 571: The Powerful Insight You Gain from An Outside Perspective ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:07] Billy introduces today's show [02:07 - 08:53] Billy shares a powerful insight which can help people …

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Episode 145: Gr3pme's Secret: Bug Bounty Note Taking Methodology 28:17

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Episode 145: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Brandyn lets us in on some of his notetaking tips, including his Templates, Threat Modeling, and ways he uses notes to help with collaboration. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@critical…

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From Coal Country to NASA | Homer Hickam | 106 1:25:39

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Homer Hickam is in the building! We spent 90 minutes walking through his early life in McDowell County, West Virginia—back when there was still a company store—through Virginia Tech, Vietnam, and all the way to The Rocket Boys and October Sky. (Did you know October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys? 🤯) This episode is full of wisdom, humor, and Appa…

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172: confronting the demon haunting my house (w/ Eric Striffler) 1:04:37

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Eric joins the show to take terrifying calls for spooky season about a mimic haunting your house, a witch in your neighborhood you have to repay, and a ghost that has latched itself onto you. Rent The Tour Documentary! Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Yo…

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Episode 570: From Luxury Corporate Leader to Business Owner - Maria Kelly 41:17

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Going Long Podcast Episode 570: From Luxury Corporate Leader to Business Owner - Maria Kelly ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:07] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Maria Kelly. [02:07 - 08:54] Billy asks Mari…

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234 | From initial idea to Business Clarity: How AI Transforms research, Visualizes Insights, and enables data driven decision making 26:25

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Are you missing out on smarter, faster decisions because you're underutilizing AI? Most leaders know AI can help, but few truly know how to make it work for complex research, data analysis, and real-time strategy. In this solo episode, host Isar Meitis breaks down a real-world example: helping his son analyze the rise of Marvel for a school project…

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The Palace of Gold: West Virginia’s Hare Krishna Utopia Turned Hell 40:56

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This week, I’m diving into one of the most bizarre, beautiful, and ultimately broken places in West Virginia: The Palace of Gold. Perched above the hills near Moundsville, what began as a spiritual sanctuary for Hare Krishna devotees became a national headline factory in the 1980s—complete with FBI raids, murder plots, fraud, racketeering, and one …

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How Inner Child Healing Can Break Generational Trauma | Break Generational Trauma 58:58

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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my journey as an Inner Child Healer—and how I help people recognize and mend the emotional wounds that often begin in childhood but quietly shape our adult lives. I’ve learned that when pain isn’t healed, the wounded child within us grows into a hurting adult—and sometimes, without rea…

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233 | ChatGPT porn chat is coming, Job quake: 100 million roles at risk this decade + Mechanize’s “total workforce automation”, the biggest lessons from AgentForce, AI cancer-fighting novel breakthrough ... 1:18:10

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Are you prepared for an AI future where your job, your utility bill, and even your government are all impacted? AI is reshaping the world faster than most business leaders are ready for and this week, things got real. From Bernie Sanders’ stark warning about 100 million lost jobs to OpenAI’s surprising shift into personality-driven chatbots and pos…

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Help Find My Sister's Remains | Christy Kennedy | 105 1:24:18

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Brenda Gail Lambert disappeared in 1992 from Bluewell, West Virginia. Her family has lived in hell ever since. Now, more than three decades later, her sister Christy Kennedy is stepping forward with the full story, and she came by the studio to lay it all out—everything from the last day Brenda was seen, to false leads, mysterious postcards, and po…

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Episode 144: Google’s Top AI Hackers: Busfactor and Monke 52:40

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Episode 144: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph is joined by Vitor Falcão and Ciarán Cotter to discuss their success at the recent Mexico LHE, as well as their journey and routines in fulltime hacking. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback he…

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The Psychology of Cults | Ashlen Hilliard | 104 1:30:32

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Just wrapped one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had on the show. Ashlen Hilliard, cult interventionist and creator of The Psychology of Cults , joined me in the studio for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the mindset, manipulation, and madness of cult dynamics—past and present. We broke down: -Why “good” people join cults -The devastati…

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Episode 569: Unlock Success by Insanely Obsessing Over Your Clients 10:30

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Going Long Podcast Episode 569: Unlock Success by Insanely Obsessing Over Your Clients ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 01:08] Billy welcomes us to today's show and introduces the subject of the day. [01:08 - 09:13] Billy shares i…

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Earn a Million Dollars Without Losing Happiness! – with Vandana Atara Noorah & Harry Sardinas 54:37

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Send us a text Making your first million isn’t about hustling harder — it’s about healing deeper. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Harry Sardinas, Business Growth Strategist and Leadership Coach, to explore a new path to success — one that begins within. Most people chase strategy, long hours, and pressure. I believe the real breakthrough…

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171: accidentally banged my professor's son... & daughter (w/ Ethan Nestor) 1:12:02

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Watch The Tour Documentary (Out Friday): https://www.patreon.com/posts/im-not-perfect-141218671? Ethan Nestor joins the show to take stunning calls about a clown kink at a ren faire, hooking up with your besties ex, and banging your favorite professors son & daughter. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-…

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How To Clear Subconscious Fear Blocks | With Lily Patrascu & Vandana Atara Noorah 24:03

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Send us a text In this inspiring conversation, I share how to clear subconscious fear blocks that hold you back from your fullest potential. Many of these fears are rooted in childhood experiences and generational trauma—but the good news is, they can be released through awareness, compassion, and energy healing. As a Certified Usui Reiki Master Te…

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232 | A step by step guide to AI lead research and enrichment with Alex Spalato 49:43

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Tired of spending hours searching for leads, verifying emails, and updating CRMs? You're not alone. Most business pros know there's a smarter way to scale prospecting - they just haven't seen it in action... until now. In this live session, Alexandra Spalato will walk you through a real, production-level AI workflow she built for a client. It took …

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Episode 568: Leading your Trusted Advice Team for leverage - Robert Mullins 40:45

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Going Long Podcast Episode 568: Leading your Trusted Advice Team for leverage ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:31] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Robert Mullins. [02:31 - 11:39] Billy asks Robert to explai…

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Ghost Trains, Haunted Homes, and Juvenile Detention | Brian Bowyer | 103 1:47:00

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What do 30+ horror and true crime books, a haunted house, a ghost train, and a juvenile detention sentence have in common? Brian Bowyer. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian in the studio—and let me tell you, this man is one of the most captivating storytellers I’ve ever met. From a rocky past that included three years in the system as a t…

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The Life of a Whitewater Rafting Guide | 102 2:07:08

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I knew talking rafting in the New River Gorge would be fun—but I didn’t expect it to be this good. This episode took a deeper dive than I imagined. Rafting legends and river experts Melanie Seiler Hames, Charles Seay, and Ray Ray Fillpot joined me in the studio to talk about the early days of rafting in southern West Virginia—and everything the riv…

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231 | OpenAI’s Dev Day is showing ambitions for taking over the world, Anthropic’s mega deals with IBM & Deloitte, AI bubble fears vs. fundamentals, and how AI is reshaping the economy - AI news for week ... 44:58

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Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course - https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/ Are we witnessing an AI boom… or teetering on the edge of a bubble? The week’s AI headlines were nothing short of seismic - from OpenAI’s Dev Day domination and Anthropic’s big-league partnerships, to eyebrow-raising corporate debt moves that scr…

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The Life of a Social Worker | Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan | 101 1:51:51

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This one hits close to home. One of the most personal episodes I’ve ever done—and also one of the most honest. Social workers Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan joined me in the studio for a raw, real, and at times hilarious conversation about the layered realities of parenting, trauma, drugs, life lessons, and what it means to hold space for others w…

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Episode 567: Why You Need An Additional PSI 8:14

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Going Long Podcast Episode 567: Why You Need An Additional PSI ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 01:42] Billy introduces today's show. [01:42 - 07:23] Billy takes a proactive look at how you can move past worrying about things…

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Episode 143: New Cohost + Client-Side Gadgets, LHE Meta — Instant Global Admin in Entra! 1:04:23

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Episode 143: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin brings Brandyn back to announce him as our newest co-host. We chat about recent LHE experiences, and then break down some news. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingp…

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Justice for James Harper | Gabrielle Harper and Chris Waddell | 100 51:59

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Editors note: the population of Kanawha County is over 173,000. The population of Charleston is over 46,000. The kind of conversation I wish never had to happen. But I’m deeply honored to have sat across from James Harper’s family—his father, Chris Waddell, and his wife, Gabrielle Harper—and heard their hearts. James was killed by a truck driver in…

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170: seducing my little sister's school bus driver (w/ Gabby Bryan) 59:27

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Gabby Bryan joins the show to take stunning calls from callers about successfully getting your sex toys inside while on vacation, banging your sisters school bus driver, and extorting maple syrup from your ex boyfriend. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Y…

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Episode 566: Choosing Africa to Build Your Team - Valerie Bowden 39:21

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Going Long Podcast Episode 566: Choosing Africa to Build Your Team ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 01:42] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Valerie Bowden. [01:42 - 06:37] Billy asks Valerie to explain mor…

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230 | Unlocking AI’s Full Potential with MCP Connectors (Without a Line of Code) with Matt Martin 49:33

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By Isar Meitis, Matt Martin

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My Husband Died in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster | Kim Lane | 99 1:02:52

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The Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster is a scar that will never fully heal in the heart of West Virginia. On that devastating day in 2010, twenty-nine coal miners were taken far too soon, and two others were left injured—physically and emotionally—for the rest of their lives. Before Creepalachia ever began, I worked on a self-funded project called UBB…

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229 | Insane week of AI releases 🤯 ChatGPT shopping, Sora-2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and agentic browsers. The AI disruption might be slower than we thought. A new star AI actress is born, and many more important ... 1:09:30

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Is the AI disruption overhyped or just getting started? Yale says the labor market isn’t budging. Walmart is betting $1B that employee training is the missing piece. Meanwhile, Gen Z is pivoting to trades in an AI-fearing talent shift no one saw coming. This week’s AI headlines tell a much deeper story than flashy product drops. From ChatGPT turnin…

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A Mountain Preacher Discusses Cryptozoology | Tony Breeden | 98 1:27:13

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In this wild and absolutely packed October episode, mountain preacher, artist, and author Tony Breeden stopped by the studio for one of the most mind-melting deep dives into Appalachian cryptozoology I’ve ever had. From Bigfoot to Booger Owls, Men in Black to Gray Barker, and the truth (or not) behind ancient aliens, we covered everything under the…