Best Andrew Bates Podcasts (2025)

This week on the podcast, Chad is joined by Dr. Hans Madueme, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, to discuss his award-winning book “Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences” with Baker Academic Press. Drawing from his deep engagement with the intersection of faith and science, Dr. Madueme …

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The Last Men – Dr Charles Cornish-Dale / Raw Egg Nationalist 46:56

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Dr Charles Cornish-Dale, also known as Raw Egg Nationalist, is an anthropologist, political commentator and men’s health writer and whose work has appeared in publications including the American Mind and the Spectator. He’s also the author of several books, the most recent of which is The Last Men: Liberalism and the Death of Masculinity which is o…

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Episode 181: Ordinary Lives in Evil Days: Politics and the Christian Life Week 1 57:36

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If you would like the handout and the remaining episodes, please become a Patreon member: patreon.com/AHOCT. This is week 1 of a class I designed on the relationship between Christianity and Politics. Only the first episode will be available on Patreon.

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S8E35 – Finale – "Season 8 Wrap-Up" 56:39

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It's time to say our goodbyes until October when we begin Season 9 and "The Abolition of Man!" [Show Notes]

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A Grateful Nation Remembers 1:05:16

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Michael Ciociola and Michael Jr. of Calvary Christian Center join us on this episode to talk about A Grateful Nation Remembers. This is the event held at the California based church every year on Memorial Day to honor heroes. This year Kris was the keynote speaker, and was blown away by what they do, so we figured we'd have them on to talk about th…

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Episode 111 - Julie Bates-Maves 1:15:58

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Julie, LPC, PhD is a licensed professional counselor and professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She specializes in treating trauma, substance use disorders, and resilience-building. She has a special interest in the mental health and well-being of first responders. She is a critical incident stress debr…

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Episode 110 - Jacob Hillhouse 50:21

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Jacob is a Lieutenant with the Cibolo Fire Department and has been proudly serving in the fire service for over 10 years. He’s passionate about leading with strong values, building deep relationships, and helping firefighters find purpose in their work. Jacob has been married for 7 years and is a proud dad of two kids. His family plays a huge role …

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Putting Humanity in the Loop — How Symphony AI Is Redefining Insurance Claims Training : An Interview with Murtaza Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of Symphony 31:18

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I was joined this week by Murtaza Ali, CEO & Co-Founder of Symphony (YC F24), for a conversation about how he’s tackling some of the biggest challenges in the insurance industry with cutting-edge voice AI — without losing sight of the human touch. A bit of context: Murtaza’s journey insurtech journey started at McKinsey before joining Tractable to …

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Labour’s Welfare Farce | The Sceptic Ep.43 – William Yarwood 1:07:34

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William Yarwood on Labour’s welfare farce, Niall Gooch on Catholicism vs the Lib Dems and Dr Tilak Doshi on Trump’s crusade against politicised science. In Episode 43 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: William Yarwood, Campaigns Manager at the Taxpayer's Alliance, on Labour's welfare farce and what it means for the …

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S8E34 – TWHF – "Till We Have Faces Primer", After Hours with Andrew, David, and Matt 1:16:37

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What advice do you have for someone who is about to read "Till We Have Faces" for the first time? The gang respond... [Show Notes]

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War with Iran, Zohran Mamdani, & 20 years of podcasting 1:19:41

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On this guest-free show we cover some of the latest happenings, reflect on changes in the media landscape, and tease out our upcoming 300th episode. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this epis…

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Guest: Sam Indelicato 1:08:12

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In this 71st episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Sam Indelicato from U.S. wholesaler RDI Diamonds joins the show. The episode begins with Paul and Sam talking about how retailers are viewing the proposition of selling lab-grown diamonds as of mid-2025. Next, the two discuss why certain larger, fancy-shaped natural diamond catego…

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Parliament’s Week of Death | The Sceptic Ep.42 – Fleur Meston 1:04:16

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Fleur Meston on 9-month abortion and assisted suicide, Dr Alka Seghal Cuthbert on the tyranny of the Equality Act and Andrew Gilligan on ‘Islamophobia’ and the rape gangs inquiry. In Episode 42 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Fleur Meston, writer and campaigner, on Parliament’s decriminalisation of abortion up to…

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Episode 180: Michael Lamb - "A Commonwealth of Hope" 45:00

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Today, Chad is joined by Dr. Michael Lamb, political philosopher, ethicist, and author of the new book "A Commonwealth of Hope: Augustine’s Political Thought, published by Princeton University Press." In this episode, they dive into Dr. Lamb’s work, which challenges the prevailing view of Augustine as a purely pessimistic thinker. Instead, A Common…

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Bonus – Announcements ("Future Plans & The Inklings Project") 4:12

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As we wrap up Season 8, David has a few announcements... [Show Notes]

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The first Army Rangers of WWII with Mir Bahmanyar 1:29:17

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Mir Bahmanyar joins us on this episode, a historian, Army Ranger, and author. The latest book of his "The Houdini Club: The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII" is available now. Learn more about Mir at http://mirbahmanyar.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electro…

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S8E33 – Narnia – "Narnia and the Fields of Arbol", After Hours with Dr. Matthew Dickerson S8E33 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Narnia and the Fields of Arbol", After Hours with Dr. Matthew Dickerson 54:32

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Dr. Matthew Dickerson comes on the show to discuss the ecology of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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Why the UK Riots | The Sceptic Ep.41 – Tom Jones 1:16:56

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David Shipley on the rape gangs inquiry, Tom Jones on the meaning of the Ballymena riots and Ben Pile on the mad alarmism around dimming the sun. In Episode 41 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: David Shipley, writer on prisons, crime and justice, on Baroness Casey's bombshell grooming gangs rapid audit and plus the…

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S8E32 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Literary Narnia", After Hours with Dr. Jem Bloomfield 51:34

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Dr. Jem Bloomfield joins the show to discuss his books on the literary allusions that Lewis scattered throughout the Narniad. [Show Notes]

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Veterans Affairs employee calls out corruption 1:04:50

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Our anonymous guest this week reached out after we had VA whistleblower "Johnny" on back for Episode 282 in March. She's a long time employee of Veterans Affairs, is a doctor, and has evidence of further corruption at the VA that she wanted to expose. She gets into what she sees as a greater effort to privatize more components of veterans healthcar…

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Episode 109 - The Growth Experience 51:01

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THE GROWTH EXPERIENCE was born of a deep need among men for a deeper sense of connection, meaning and presence in an increasingly chaotic and lonely world. Many of the social, tribal and cultural institutions that used to support men have lost relevance and meaning in the digital age, yet healthy spaces for men to connect are needed more than ever…

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From Risk to Resilience: Empowering Africa's Smallholder Farmers : An Interview with JP Fabri, CEO of Myubuntu 27:27

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I'm excited to share this week's conversation on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast with no other than JP Fabri, CEO of myUbuntu all about transforming agricultural insurance in Africa 🌱 🎙️ Tune into the episode: "From Risk to Resilience: Empowering Africa's Smallholder Farmers" We discuss a whole host of topics, here are some of the highlights...…

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Will Britain Become ‘Majority-Minority’? | The Sceptic Ep.40 Rob Bates 1:10:16

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Rob Bates on how to stop Britain becoming majority-minority, Tilak Doshi on Trump vs the Green Blob and Mario Trabucco on George Osborne’s Elgin Marbles betrayal. In Episode 40 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Rob Bates, founder and Research Director of the Centre for Migration Control, on the alarming projections…

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S8E31 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Narnia Dads", After Hours with Brian Corbin and Daniel Payne 59:16

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Three podcasting dads discuss when and how to introduce their children to Narnia... [Show Notes]

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Navy diver John Marsack is recovering the remains of WWII heroes 59:33

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Navy diver John Marsack is on to discuss his career, and more importantly his work with Project Recover in helping to find the remains of missing heroes from WWII. We get into how this is at all possible, and what the organization is doing. Learn more about them at http://projectrecover.org Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x…

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Multiculturalism vs Free Speech | The Sceptic Ep.39 Michael Reiners 1:04:11

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Michael Reiners on multiculturalism vs free speech, Charlotte Gill on Commie Academy and more and Tim Samuels on ‘White Men Can’t Work’. In Episode 39 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Michael Reiners, barrister and writer, on Britain's new blasphemy law, and how multiculturalism is closely linked with our free spe…

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S8E30 – Narnia – "Narnia in the 60s and 70s", After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 57:18

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With all the Narnia books read, we now turn to the adaptations, with a little help from Lazo Major... [Show Notes]

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Mediocre Infantryman Andrew Goldsmith survives Ranger School 58:02

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Andrew Goldsmith served as a machine gunner and team leader in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq. He is a self-described "Mediocre Infantryman" who went through Ranger School, and that is the subject of his latest book. Beyond the military, he is a practicing attorney, black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and an avid skateboarder. His first boo…

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Transforming insurance economics through Actuarial Science and AI : An Interview with Onur Gungor, CEO of Allegory 30:54

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Kicking Woke out of the Bar | The Sceptic Ep. 38 with Sarah Phillimore 58:22

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Chris Bayliss on the scandal of Commonwealth voting, Sarah Phillimore on the bar’s scrapped EDI plans and Eugyppius on Germany and South Africa. In Episode 38 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Chris Bayliss, independent consultant and writer, on the police response to the Liverpool car incident this week – and the …

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Episode 108 - Marcos Orozco 48:01

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Marcos Orozco was born and raised in Texas and became passionate about fitness at the age of 12 when his Dad bought him his first gym membership. He played sports throughout high school and ran track for ASU (400m and 4x400m relay) where he got a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology. Marcos has been a career fireman for 17 years and ha…

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Episode 179: Andrew Chronister- "Augustine in the Pelagian Controversy" 1:07:06

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Welcome to A History of Christian Theology! Today, Chad sits down with his friend and colleague, Dr. Andrew Chronister. Like Chad, Dr. Chronister teaches ancient languages at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in addition to serving as a professor of patristics. Similarly, they both received their PhDs from Saint Louis University and studied St. Augustine's …

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Unlocking the Future of Short-Term Rental Insurance : An Interview with Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely 30:22

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🏠 Unlocking the Future of Short-Term Rental Insurance with Safely's CEO Andrew Bate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S8E29 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: T. S. Eliot", After Hours with Fr. Dwight Longenecker 35:43

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Our month of looking at "Jack's Bookshelf" comes to an end with Lewis' reluctant ally, T. S. Eliot. [Show Notes]

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The Baghdad Shuffle with Josh Bates 1:07:41

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We hope that you enjoyed your long Memorial Day weekend honoring the fallen. On this episode we are joined by Marine Corps veteran Josh Bates who authored "The Baghdad Shuffle," available now. It is a gritty military novel from someone who lived that life. You can follow Josh on Instagam @hardboiled_alive Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinep…

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David Frost on Starmer’s EU sellout and the death of the Tories | The Sceptic Ep. 37 1:06:48

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Lord Frost on Starmer’s surrender to the EU, James Price on Britain’s dysfunctional state and David Shipley on Lucy Connolly’s failed appeal. In Episode 37 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: David Frost, Lord Frost of Allenton, former chief Brexit negotiator, Conservative Peer and Telegraph columnist, on Keir Starme…

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S8E28 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf – Kenneth Grahame", After Hours with Dr. Landon Loftin 35:54

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Dr. Landon Loftin returns to the show to discuss Kenneth Grahame, the author behind "The Wind in the Willows". [Show Notes]

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The future of night vision 1:17:13

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Sean Kirk & Phil Otto from Photonis are back on this episode to talk night vision and much more. Sean Kirk is the VP of Photonis Night Vision Systems, Phil Otto is the Sales Manager at Photonis and a former law enforcement officer, CIA contractor, and Marine. You can follow Photonis Defense on X & Instagram @PhotonisDefense. Phil is on Instagram @N…

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"Mitigating Flood Risks: Transforming Insurance Through Prevention with Lauren from Mitigate" : An Interview with Laurent Feuilleaubois, CEO of Mitigrate 30:34

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Starmer’s Phoney Migration Crackdown 59:42

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Welcome to Episode 36 of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Karl Williams, Research Director at the Centre for Policy Studies, and the author of the recent CPS report ‘Here to Stay? Estimating the Scale and Cost of Long-Term Migration’, on why Keir Starmer’s immigration announcement is not as rad…

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Jeremy Mitchell talks working security at Gitmo & more 2:02:24

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Jeremy Mitchell is an instructor with Battleline Tactical, an Army veteran, and an author. On this episode we get into his experience working security at Guantanamo Bay, situational awareness, and what inspired his book. Keep up with everything Battleline Tactical at https://battlelinetactical.com/ and follow on Instagram @officialbattlelinetactica…

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S8E27 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Wordsworth", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber 48:56

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Dr. Carolyn Weber returns to the show to peruse Jack's bookshelf and explore the poetry of William Wordsworth. [Show Notes]

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Navigating InsurTech Innovation: Beyond the Buzzwords : An Interview with Rory Pyke, Insurtech Insights 36:54

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Tune into our latest episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast Podcast, where I was joined Rory Pyke at Insurtech Insights, to unpack the real state of innovation in insurance. 👉 We discuss the truth about AI in insurance - separating hype from real innovation and how InsurTech Insights is catalysing industry transformation 👉Upcoming event ins…

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Andrew Doyle: Labour's Grooming Gang Shame 1:15:38

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Welcome to Episode 35 of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Andrew Doyle, comedian, broadcaster, and author, on Labour minister Lucy Powell's outrageous dismissal of the grooming gangs scandal as a “dog whistle” – and what it says about her party. Plus a preview of his new book, The End of Woke. …

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Episode 178: Episode 178: Abigail Favale- "The Genesis of Gender" 44:55

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Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! This week, Chad talks with Dr. Abigail Favale about her book "The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory" with Ignatius Press. Dr. Favale's book came out in 2022 and has received excellent reviews, and while the topic is not one we often discuss on the podcast, Chad thought it would make for an intere…

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S8E26 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Aristotle", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos 50:36

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Lewis was known for his Platonism, but what of Aristotle? Today, Matt sits down with returning guest Dr. Louis Markos to discuss the influence of this legendary Greek philosopher. [Show Notes]

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Best of rock guests 2023 & 2024 59:53

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Over the years, we've been blessed with some incredible guests on Battleline including a lot of really great rock musicians. This episode spotlights some of the best of them that we've featured from 2023 to 2024, compiled here for you to relive and enjoy. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off your …

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Episode 107 - Andrew Pristach 1:21:04

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Andrew Pristach is a 14 year firefighter, currently a Sergeant on a heavy rescue with the City of Spartanburg Fire Department in Upstate South Carolina. He is an instructor with the Mississippi State Fire Academy, a founding member of Dixie Firemanship, the owner of Tradesman Fire & Fabrication, and the co-designer of the Council Tool TD30 halligan…

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The End of American Empire? – With Doug Stokes 39:35

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In this Special Episode of the Sceptic, Laurie speaks to Doug Stokes, Professor of International Security and Strategy at Exeter University, Senior Advisor at the Prosperity Institute and author of books including Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West. Doug and Laurie discuss whether peace is on the cards in Ukrain…