Best Aaron Kahn Podcasts (2025)

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677 - Lloyd Kahn, in Crestone 1:25:45

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Lloyd is one of the most curious, delighted, resilient people I’ve ever known. In his ninety years, he’s been a father, husband, builder, publisher, traveler, writer, athlete and a slew of other things, including a very good friend to many, including Anya and me. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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What we learned about Michigan from road win vs. Nebraska 34:53

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The Wolverines chewed up the Cornhuskers in the trenches and earned a statement win to open Big Ten play. What stood out from Michigan's 30-27 victory, and what does it mean heading into the team's bye week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Nebraska preview: Bryce Underwood, X-factors, injuries 30:56

6d ago30:56

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Michigan hits the road for its Big Ten opener vs. Nebraska and plenty of optimism after a 60-point win over Central Michigan. Bryce Underwood has been given the green light: What can kind of impact can he make? Plus updates on injuries, the offensive line and predictions for Saturday’s game in Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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676 - ROMA 94 5:13

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com How was Charlie Kirk the same as the people who hated him most? What’s the dangerous appeal of simplicity and clarity in a complex world? Can/should we tolerate intolerance? The trick of valuing the things we DON’T have or need. All this and more!…

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What does Michigan's dominance vs. Central Michigan mean for Big Ten play? 39:12

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Michigan bounced back on Saturday in a big way, blowing out Central Michigan by 60 points. Bryce Underwood was fantastic and he had plenty of help on both sides of the ball. We break down the Wolverines' performance and what it means for this week's Big Ten opener at Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Week 3 primer: Michigan looks to get back on track vs. Central Michigan 30:44

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No. 23 Michigan closes out its non-conference schedule against CMU. We preview the in-state showdown, update the injury situation and discuss Sherrone Moore’s suspension and his replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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675 - ROMA 93 2:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What happens to famous people who get lost in their own show and gradually start playing themselves in the movie of their lives?By Chris Ryan

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What went wrong for Michigan at Oklahoma? 33:34

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We break down Michigan's loss at Oklahoma, focusing on Sherrone Moore's lack of aggressiveness, Bryce Underwood's performance, and more. Moore will miss Saturday's game at Central Michigan as he begins a suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Can Michigan pull off upset at Oklahoma? 34:04

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No. 15 Michigan heads to No. 18 Oklahoma in the marquee matchup of the week. The crew previews the Big Ten vs. SEC showdown and lays out the keys to the game for the Wolverines. Plus, predictions and other news from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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674 - Dan Blumstein (Author: The Nature of Fear) 1:19:17

23d ago1:19:17

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Dan Blumstein and I explore the multifaceted nature of fear, its evolutionary significance, and its impact on both human and animal behavior. The conversation also delves into existential fears, the manipulation of fear by society, and the importance of understanding and managing fear in a complex world. Dan’s book is The Nature of Fear. This is a …

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Bryce Underwood dazzles in Michigan debut 41:24

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Bryce Underwood, the five-star freshman QB and No. 1-ranked recruit in the country, made his Michigan debut Saturday night. We discuss the win over New Mexico, some of Underwood’s standout plays and his impact on the offense. Plus, a look at the defense and why the final score may not have been indicative of their performance. Learn more about your…

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673 - Student Loan Justice (Alan Collinge) 1:14:53

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Alan Collinge is the founder of StudentLoanJustice.Org, author of The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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Michigan vs. New Mexico preview, season predictions 30:43

28d ago30:43

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It's all Michigan football on this episode. We discuss the expectations for Bryce Underwood in his freshman season, preview the opener against New Mexico, and give our predictions for Michigan's record in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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672 - ROMA 92 58:56

1M ago58:56

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Are we (am I) “stuck in honoring the context of the social media platform,” that is podcasting? Is there a way not to be trapped in playing the commercial game? Did Joe and Duncan sell out, or did their platforms just capture them? I discuss some of the accusations leveled in “Comedy Jonestown” and Marc Maron’s recent appearance on Pod Save America…

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Analyzing Michigan's sign-stealing sanctions and what they mean 36:56

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In a 74-page report released Friday by the NCAA Committee on infractions, it found overwhelming evidence of an impermissible scouting scheme inside Michigan's football program. Penalties have been levied against the school and individuals currently and formerly with the program. We break it down and discuss what it means moving forward. Plus, a top…

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670 - Mike Gross 1:22:55

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Mike just finished his stint in the army and is celebrating by riding a bicycle from El Paso to Canada. He passed by Crestone recently, and we sat down to get to know each other. Pull up a chair and join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/s…

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669 - ROMA 91 2:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com More blathering. This time, talking about: — Epstein and how fame/power/money distort one’s sense of the possible/permissible; — The joys of watching the Little League playoffs; — A friend’s hard fall. Here’s the link to give Charles some love.…

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Michigan's starting QB situation is starting to clear up 34:06

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Conversations with Michigan players are starting to paint a picture of who will be taking the first snaps under center. Updates on the offensive and defensive lines. News on a recent departure (and addition). Plus, some major QB recruiting news for the class of 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Where Michigan's QB competition stands as fall camp begins 37:31

2M ago37:31

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We discuss what we've learned about Michigan football's fall camp so far and dive into the quarterback competition between Bryce Underwood and Mikey Keene. Plus, Michigan snagged another 2027 commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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668 - Before the Dawn, Part II (with Riley Morton) 4:36

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com My friend Riley Morton and I sat down for about six hours over two days and he picked my brain about who I am, who I’ve been, and the experiences and ideas that formed the foundation for what eventually became a book called Sex at Dawn. This is the second of a four…

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667 - ROMA 90 2:33

2M ago2:33

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com It’s the back to school episode! Do you feel like the year begins at the end of summer? Can anyone really be helped (or just supported in helping themselves)? A study showing how we find what we expect to find. Some thoughts on budgeting energy and attention and le…

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Receiver commit talks Michigan recruiting momentum, Chip Lindsey's offense 29:34

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Michigan WR commit Jaylen Pile talks his breakout junior season, the Wolverines' wave of verbal pledges, his relationship with Sherrone Moore's staff and the rest of the 2026 class, NIL and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Big Ten Media Days recap, Bryce Underwood, overseas game 25:29

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Aaron is back from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, and we recap the event. Nuggets from Sherrone Moore and the players on Bryce Underwood, Ohio State, the NCAA case and more. Plus, we discuss the proposed Michigan football game overseas, a recent roster addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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666 - Kevin Russell Returns (AI/The Future) 1:42:29

2M ago1:42:29

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Kevin is my go-to guy when I have questions about AI, cutting edge technologies, and crypto currencies. But he’s not just some freakishly smart super-nerd; he thinks of these seemingly cut and dry issues with all the juiciness of mythology, Jungian archetypes, and a deep appreciation of world history. This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc…

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How Michigan football stacks up against rest of Big Ten in preseason poll 38:56

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The Wolverines were picked to finish fifth in the Big Ten preseason poll. What would make a successful season for Michigan? Plus, evaluating the top contenders for the conference title this year and who could surprise. Michigan also picked up it's first commitment in the 2027 ties, and he already has strong ties to the program. Learn more about you…

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665 - Remembering Uncle Dan (with my cousin David Carr) 1:42:25

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Our uncle Dan was a huge influence on both of us, albeit in very different ways. For Dave, Dan was a surrogate father figure who helped guide him through adolescence. For me, Dan was more of a kindred spirit, and our friendship mostly happened in the last decade or so of his life. When we combine our memories, we get a more complete understanding o…

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Michigan basketball's depth on display during first look at 2025-26 Wolverines 19:30

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Mitch Voit was drafted in the first round of the MLB draft by the New York Mets. What does this mean for Voit and the program, and what kind of player are the Mets getting? We discuss that as well as the recent open practice for the Michigan men's basketball team. It's early, but Michigan looks like a deep, talented team. Learn more about your ad c…

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664 - Road ROMA (89 & Budokon Recap) 58:03

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We were camping at the Tom Thorn/Beth Williams Wildlife Habitat Management Area in southern Wyoming when we recorded this, yesterday. It’s raw. It’s real. Maybe you can hear the birds chirping. Anya and I recap the retreat and give some thoughts about being on the road. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers …

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Michigan football’s Fourth of July recruiting fireworks 24:45

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Last weekend may have been a holiday, but it didn’t stop things on the high school recruiting front. Michigan landed two more commitments, lost one, and lost a high-profile battle for a five-star wideout. What’s it all mean? And where do the Wolverines turn next? Plus, updates on Michigan men’s and women’s basketball. Learn more about your ad choic…

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663 - Erik Rittenberry (Poetic Outlaws) 1:19:19

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Erik’s is the brain behind one of my favorite accounts on Substack, Poetic Outlaws. If I were a woman, I’d be chasing guys like him: smart, tough, adventurous, well-read, sensitive, funny, talented, and way more humble than a guy like that has any right to be. He writes beautifully, takes great photos, has impeccable taste in literature. This is a …

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Michigan football is on a recruiting hot streak 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Michigan has picked up several high-end commitments in recent days. We discuss the prospects and why Michigan's recruiting heater likely isn't over yet. We also recap the NBA draft, where one Wolverine was taken and another signed shortly after, and NHL draft, in which a bundle of future Wolverines were picked. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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662 - Mark Sisson (Author of Born to Walk) 1:01:59

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Mark Sisson is widely regarded as the founding father of the ancestral health movement. His number-one-ranked blog and Primal Health Coach Institute have paved the way for primal enthusiasts to take personal responsibility for their health. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode…

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Michigan football gaining momentum on recruiting trail 30:11

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Michigan football has added two more commits to its 2026 recruiting class, including a 4-star DL with over 30 offers. Where might Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf get selected in this week's NBA draft? Plus, the Wolverines are expected to be well-represented in the 2025 NHL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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661 - Manvir Singh (Author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion) 1:12:07

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Manvir is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has studied Indigenous psychedelics use in the Orinoco river basin of Colombia and, since 2014, has conducted ethnographic fieldwork with Mentawai commun…

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Michigan football adds QB Jake Garcia to roster: What’s it mean? 22:36

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The Wolverines dipped into the transfer portal again this offseason, adding veteran QB Jake Garcia to the roster for 2025. We discuss his winding road to this point, where he might fit in the depth chart, and what it means for the QB room. Plus, we discuss football and basketball recruiting, including the recent addition of 7-foot big man Malick Ko…

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660 - Eric Czuleger 1:41:08

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Eric Czuleger is an author and geopolitical analyst who has lived, worked, and traveled through 47 countries including conflict zones like Iraq, Lebanon, and Somalia. His book You Are Not Here: Travels Through Countries That Don’t Exist covers a year of living in unrecognized countries to find out what a nation is in the first place. This is a publ…

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659 - ROMA 87 3:19

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Some of the topics discussed include the fact that I was an illegal immigrant for years, some recent personal health issues, prepping for our trip to Montana, two spots that just opened up for women in the upcoming retreat, avoiding audience capture, seeking beauty…

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How the House vs. NCAA settlement will affect Michigan athletics 31:10

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Massive changes are officially coming to how college athletes will get paid. How will they affect Michigan athletics? We discuss that, football recruiting, updates on the infractions hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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658 - ROMA 86 3:36

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Let’s get into it! Issues discussed include: Scott Galloway on the sickness of money, David Sedaris on the sickness of fame, Why some people sacrifice intimacy for attention, and Was it hard for me to transition out of my “adventure years” into “settling down?”…

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What’s at stake during Michigan’s NCAA hearing over sign-stealing allegations? 26:00

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A hearing with Michigan and the Committee on Infractions is slated for this week as the ongoing battle between Michigan and the NCAA over an impermissible advanced scouting scheme is nearing a resolution. What could the punishment look like for the football program, head coach Sherrone Moore, Connor Stalions, Jim Harbaugh and others? Plus, discussi…

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657 - Josh Chandler (Security Specialist) 1:31:11

4M ago1:31:11

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Everyone should have a friend like Josh. Solid dude who knows how things work on both sides of the law. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan

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656 - ROMA 85 2:21

4M ago2:21

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com On principled thinking vs tactical thinking. Is AI coming to “save” us or “destroy” us? Is there a middle ground? Can it love us? Comfort us? Thinking of relationship issues in terms of new shoes. Break-in pains or wrong size pains?…

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Yaxel Lendeborg picks Michigan 16:54

4M ago16:54

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Michigan basketball got some big news earlier this week with UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg withdrawing from the NBA draft and solidifying his commitment to the Wolverines. We discuss what led up to the decision, what he brings to Michigan and why Lendeborg catapults Dusty May’s team into the national title conversation. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Michigan football recruiting heats up before official visit season 33:34

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Michigan football added a pair of tight end commitments recently. What names should you know ahead of official visit season? We discuss that, plus new contracts for the assistant coaches, one magazine's predictions for Michigan in 2025, Michigan baseball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Michigan softball, women’s tennis seasons come to an end 34:14

4M ago34:14

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The spring is coming to a close, and with it the seasons for Michigan softball and women’s tennis. Find out how they fared in the NCAA tournament, plus an update on Michigan baseball and its Big Ten tourney outlook, football recruiting and conversation centered around college football noon kickoffs. Are Ohio State fans going overboard with their co…

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655 - ROMA 84 26:38

4M ago26:38

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…

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654 - David Daniel 2:23:04

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David was raised in a conservative Christian reality that he eventually came to question, without questioning his love and respect for the people around him. How do we negotiate that kind of growth, where we step away from a shared reality without hurting the people we were sharing it with? That’s an eternal question of the highest order. This is a…

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Postseason for Michigan spring sports, recruiting 23:30

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Michigan softball knocked off the top two seeds en route to winning its second straight Big Ten Tournament and securing a berth in the NCAAs. It heads to Austin, Texas for regional play, while women's tennis beat the Longhorns to reach the Elite Eight for a third straight year. Plus, Michigan football and hockey recruiting talk and an NBA combine p…

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20. Apikorsim 1:27:49

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Ira and Aaron welcome Ira’s friend and collaborator Seth Zurer, longtime Chicagoan recently transplanted to Southern California. The starting point is a piece of family history that Seth recounted in the 2007 performance about utopias through which he and Ira first met. It is the little-known story of Clarion, a short-lived early-20th century Jewis…

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21. Keep Your Spaceship Running While You Build More Spaceship 1:41:25

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For JIALIO’s first tri-national episode and first episode with more than one guest, Aaron and Ira are joined by former Chicagoans Tony Macaluso and his son Giulio from Chapel FM, the community radio station Tony runs in Leeds, UK. They discuss a road trip they took the previous summer exploring places meant to offer alternatives to mainstream socie…