Best Andrew Mendez Podcasts (2025)

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Me, and 63 Million Other Americans: Grown Folks Talk on Caregiving and Home Healthcare 15:48

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On this episode of Heard Tell, Andrew returns after an extended absence to explain where he has been, and he hasn't been working - publicly at least - lately and some grown folk talk about caregiving and home healthcare that quickly gets lost in policy, politics, and folks talking without understanding. All that and more on this episode of Heard Te…

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FRANKENSTEIN’S ARMY DIRECTOR RICHARD RAAPHORST IN CONVERSATION 1:14:46

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PRIMITIVE WAR DIRECTOR LUKE SPARKE 55:53

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MIGUEL TEJADA FLORES IN CONVERSATION WRITER OF FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2, REVENGE OF THE NERDS AND MORE. 1:39:09

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MIKE MENDEZ IN CONVERSATION 1:27:13

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CHARLIE HIGSON IN CONVERSATION 1:06:47

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Send us a text CHARLIE HIGSON IN CONVERSATION. In this episode, I sit down with British comedy legend Charlie Higson for a chat about his career. We’ll explore his journey from meeting Paul Whitehouse at university and starting a band, to the creation of The Fast Show. Charlie will also share his experiences writing some of the latest James Bond bo…

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STUART MORRISS IN CONVERSATION 2 48:22

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Send us a text In this Episode I’m join by Mr. Misty Moon himself Stuart Morriss. Join us as we chat about what events Misty Moon has coming we also chat about the Adrienne King starring The Commission amongst other things. You can watch now on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CarlisleCultCinemaClubPresents Listen Direct here on our Web…

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MICK GARRIS IN CONVERSATION 1:37:43

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Send us a text In this episode, I'm excited to talk with Mick Garris, a talented director, producer, and writer celebrated for his collaborations with Stephen King as well as his series Master of Horror. Mick is an incredible person who openly shares his experiences, from controlling R2D2 at the Oscars to working with Steven Spielberg in Amazing St…

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The 1876 Election: Samuel Jones Tilden v. Rutherford B. Hayes — Podcast #29 1:41:31

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In 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican candidate, won the presidential election against Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. The outcome, however, was one of the most controversial in U.S. history because Tilden won the popular vote and the result of declaring Hayes as the winner was only finalized after months of dispute, earning the accolade of “the …

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Episode 14: The Systemic Nature of Language with Dr. Janelle Brady 36:21

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Welcome back listeners! This episode we talked to TMU professor and president of the Ontario NDP, Dr. Janelle Brady. Dr. Brady is an anti-racist educator, activist, and Assistant Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies, Faculty of Community Services at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on anti-Black racism in early ch…

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Losing 50 Years of Autism Progress, Revisionist History & Conspiracy Theories , RFK Jr, MAHA & more 1:09:53

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on on the growing reaction to HHS Sec RFK, Jr's and President Trump's comments on Autism at the recent cabinet meetin. Reporter Eric Garcia, who usually joins us to talk his coverage of congress joins to talk about the danger of losing 50 years of progress in advocating and understanding Autism …

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BRYAN HITCH IN CONVERSATION 2 1:15:27

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Send us a text In this episode, I reconnect with my longtime friend and incredibly talented comic book artist, Bryan Hitch. We dive into his experiences working on various film and TV projects, including his collaboration with Russell T Davies on the revival of Doctor Who, where he had the opportunity to redesign the TARDIS for a new generation. We…

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The Political Issues and Cultural Controversies Fracturing the United Kingdom with guest Oliver Dean 36:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we're back "across the pond" to check in on our United Kingdom friends with Oliver Dean joining us from the UK. What's going on in UK politics with a two-party system that for the first time in hundreds of years faces a real third threat in Reform, the flailing Labour government under PM Keir Starmer, and how there is…

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TONY MARDON & LAUREN JANE BARNETT IN CONVERSATION. 1:23:05

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Send us a text In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with actor, director, and writer Tony Mardon. We explore his journey from working as an extra to directing his upcoming film, *The Witches of the Sands*. I'm also joined by Lauren Jane Barnett, actress, director, and writer of the captivating *Death Lines Walking: London’s Horror Histo…

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Anatomy of a political rally: Bernie Sanders in West Virginia w/ local reporter Justice Hudson 1:12:05

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on US Senator Bernie Sanders visiting West Virginia as part of his current tour with reporter and founder of Wheeling Free Press Justice Hudson who was in the room and working the crowds during the Wheeling rally. Since Justice reports on local issues from city council meetings and homeless ordi…

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ALLAN BRYCE’S NASTY FEST 1:04:36

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Send us a text I sit down for a chat with the Man the Myth The legend Allan Bryce, the main man behind Darkside magazine is here to talk about his NASTY FEST which is on the 30th August at the LUMIERE CINEMA ROMFORD You can watch now on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CarlisleCultCinemaClubPresents Listen Direct here on our Website htt…

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Practical Explainers to Economic Headlines w/ economist Dr Stephen Popick 34:29

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on economic headlines and the interwebs and talking head reaction to them, by asking our economist friend Dr. Stephen Popick to explain them so well even host Andrew can understand it. Why wages are what they are including the living wage and minimum wage debates, rent vs mortgage debate, why th…

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What We Need To Know About The Black Sea Region w/ Antonia-Laura Pup 54:47

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we focus on one of the most strategically important and geopolitically challenging areas of the world: The Black Sea Region. Joining us from Romania is Antonia-Laura Pup, policy fellow with Young Voices Europe and a Fulbright Student at Georgetown focusing on China’s increasing influence on the economy and security of…

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What we’ve Been watching. 1:18:56

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Send us a text Me and the lads [Woff & Steve] sat down for chat about what films and tv shows we’ve been watching lately, and we cover a good few recent releases and a little tv. I’d been watching The Dollars Trilogy, Django , Ray Donovan, Superman and more..woff told us about Megan.20, We’re all gonna Die, Friendship Fantastic Four and more, and f…

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Canada vs America tariff tussle, Trump vs Carney, economics of travel, politics of housing crisis 57:52

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with Sabine Benoit, the Canadian Policy Associate at the Consumer Choice Center about the current state of affairs on both sides of the US-Canada border. Why tariffs are the overriding issue in relations, how Canadians really feel about their southern neighbors and President Donald Trump, and what's …

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Hulk Hogan's Life and Scandals, Superhero Summer at Box Office, Movie Prices & more w/ Luis Mendez 1:17:54

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks and our film critic friend Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report break out their lifelong wrestling fandom to talk the passing of Hulk Hogan from worldwide superstar, to reality tv star, to viral video infamy of sex tape and racist comments, to Gawker lawsuit, returning to wrestling, and more that l…

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GOP Congress Taps Out, Epstein Files, Redistricting, Midterms, JD Vance, & RIP Ozzy w/Eric Garcia 1:24:09

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and congressional reporter Eric Garcia who takes us beyond the headlines and inside the halls of Congress. Eric breaks down what Speaker Johnson shutting down the House for August recess really means, how much the "Epstein Files" is really affecting Washington, and how passing the One…

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SAM IRVIN IN CONVERSATION 1:54:03

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Send us a text I had the pleasure of sitting down with the Fabulous cult icon Sam Irvin, where we explored his remarkable career. He shared captivating stories about his encounters with Vincent Price and his time working with Brian De Palma on films like *The Fury* and *Dressed to Kill*, among others. Just relax and let Sam entertain you with anecd…

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Chatting with the Authors of Judicial Notice: Buffalo v. Rochester: The Judge and the Anarchist at the Dawn of the 20th Century — Podcast #28 50:05

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Host Eric van der Vort, Ph.D., speaks with retired judge Richard A. Dollinger about his Judicial Notice Issue 18 article, which explores two strikingly different figures from the early 20th century: a powerful GOP machine boss from Buffalo who became a federal judge and a Russian immigrant from Rochester known as the “high priestess of anarchy.” Th…

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JONATHAN ROSS IN CONVERSATION 1:28:53

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Send us a text JONATHAN ROSS IN CONVERSATION 📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼 Join me as I sit down with the legendary King of Chat and Super Geek, Jonathan Ross, for an insightful journey through his remarkable career. We discuss his early days as an extra in "Breaking Glass," "Terry and June," and "The Rise and Fall of Idi Amin." Jonathan shares how he landed the…

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Why Box Office Is Way Up From Last Year, Disney & Live Action Remakes, Film Reviews w/ Luis Mendez 1:02:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and certified film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report on why this year's box officeis way up from last year's historically bad Memorial Day weekend to this year's historically great one. Plus, we talk about why live action remakes are controversial with critics but audience…

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LA Riots, Trump, Troops, Media, & Having Enough Integrity To Survive First Contact With Viral Video 17:11

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"Do you have enough principles and personal integrity to survive first contact with a viral video?" On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks about the ICE raids in LA turning into rioting violence, and an escalation in the PR/news media/social media tv show that is driving the escalation on the streets. Why too many folks want escalation, w…

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What News & Political Media Get Wrong About Nerd Culture, Content Creation, & more w/ Peter Pischke 37:19

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew welcomes back Peter Pischke of CultureScape for a rousing discussion of how "nerd culture" should really just be called "the culture," how the traditional and political news media are missing the generational culture shift, misconceptions about content creation, the ongoing debate over disaffeted 18-34 yea…

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR FRIEND DAZ 1:12:02

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Send us a text A TRIBUTE TO OUR FRIEND DAZ And in this very special podcast we delve into our own archives. We’re looking at all things to do with the late, great and crazy world of Mr Daz Johnson. We’ve got some of his opinions on shows and movies he loved and also a few clips of Daz… well, just being Daz. Hopefully this will bring a smile to the …

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ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION 3 57:52

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Send us a text ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION 3 This week I’m joined by Allan Bryce, the publisher of Dark Side magazine and organizer of the annual DarkFest horror festival. In this episode we discuss plans for this year's DarkFest, including guests like Francesca Ciardi and Lynn Lowery plus the usual Hammer Ladies, there will also be a screening of …

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MIKE JONES. WRITER OF MUTANT(1984) & SWEET REVENGE(1987) IN CONVERSATION. 40:46

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Send us a text MIKE JONES. WRITER OF MUTANT(1984) & SWEET REVENGE(1987) IN CONVERSATION. Join PD in this latest episode as he has a conversation with Mike Jones, the writer of the cult classic _Mutant_ (1984) and the adventure film _Sweet Revenge_ (1987), which starred Nancy Allen and Gina Gershon. It was a delight to sit down and discuss one of my…

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The Death Penalty, "Botched" Executions, and a Whole Bunch of Cowardice In The State Killing Someone 11:45

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew shares some thoughts on yet another news story furthering the debate on the death penalty, and how a combination of judicial issues, moral difficulties, government accountability and ethics questions, and revealing that the push for "humane" execution is making the problem worse, not better, and exposing a…

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Joe Biden Has Cancer, We're All Going To Die, and the Interwebs & News Media Ain't Handling It Well 12:18

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew shares some thoughts on the news that former President Joe Biden has cancer, and how once again the news media, social media, and the interwebs just can't seem to discuss death, illness, mortality, politics, and and culture in the same sphere at the same time without everyone involved embarrassing themselv…

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Grown Folk Talk on Middle East, al-Sharaa and Syria, Trump’s Trip, & Saudi/Qatari Soft Power Plays 25:07

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew shares some thoughts on the current state of politics, politicians, people, places, and a whole bunch of money involving the Middle East. From the changing leadership and recognition of the Ahmed al-Sharaa led Syria, to President Donald Trump's deal making trip, to the GCC's role as counter to Iran, and wh…

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Actually, The Problem is Congress, And the Blame Lies With Us 12:17

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On this episode of Heard Tell host Andrew talks about the blame game that is a core of politics and pundits but reminds us that the finger pointing of news and social media means three fingers pointed back at ourselves. And since the legislative branch is the one that represents We, The People, it is time to have an honest conversation about what w…

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AI Skepticism, Using ChatGPT to Cheat Your Way To A Degree, & Why I'm Applying to Community College 12:26

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On this episode of Heard Tell host Andrew shares some thoughts on the NY Magazine article "Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College” and uses it to talk about higher education, why we should have a healthy skepticism of AI, why the learning part of education has been lost in the credentialism, what education ought to mean, and why he signed u…

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A Conversation with Andrew Berman: The “Cher” of Preservation – Podcast #27 42:17

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In this fast-paced episode of our podcast series Wrecking Ball, host and creator Adrian Untermyer, Esq. discusses the present and future of historic preservation advocacy in New York with Andrew Berman, whose name is now shorthand for New York’s history-saving movement after leading the venerable Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation …

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Episode 13: The Shepherd of Human Data - Dr. Frances Wong 43:12

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Welcome back Listeners! After a long hiatus we are back with an interview from Dr. Frances Wong! Dr. Wong is a former assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biology here at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her past research focused on cellular systems biology of early human placental development and today her academic interest lies …

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S5:E10: No Blueprint, Just Vibes: Love Without A Script (with Darien Eberhart) 38:42

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What do you get when a business appointment turns into a 3-hour conversation, unexpected sparks fly, and a new relationship unfolds with no roadmap? You get this episode. In this intimate and wildly entertaining conversation, host Chantée Christian sits down with Darien Eberhart — her real-life partner — to unpack the beautifully unscripted story o…

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S5:E9: The Audacity of Self-Worth (with Randi B.) 41:20

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What if the boldest move you could make was believing you’re already enough? In this powerful episode, Chantée Christian sits down with Randi B.—truth-teller, speaker, and unapologetic rogue in the DEI space—to explore the revolutionary act of radical self-worth. After 24 years in change management, Randi walked away from corporate conformity and c…

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S5E8: Both/And Thinking: Mindset Matters (with Dionne Galloway) 40:13

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Are you stuck in "either/or" thinking? What if the key to better leadership, career growth, and personal fulfillment was embracing both/and instead? In this episode of My Best SHIFT Podcast, host Chantée Christian sits down with Dionne Galloway, Vice President of Both/And Leadership at Andiron, to unpack the power of mindset shifts, self-awareness,…

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Signal Scandal and The Eternal Truth That OPSEC Ends Where Convenience Begins 14:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell host Andrew shares some thoughts on the Signal scandal involving Trump administration officials using the messaging app as a group chat to discuss details of the recent Houthi strikes in Yemen, which included The Atlantic's Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a stunning series of events. From the sequence of events, to…

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S5:E7: Boldly Speaking: Bravery is a Practice (with Hady Mendez) 40:28

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In this empowering episode of My Best Shift, guest Hady Mendez shares her journey of resilience, self-advocacy, and entrepreneurship with host Chantée L. Christian. Hady opens up about the systemic challenges women of color face in the workplace, from pay disparities to being labeled “disruptive” for speaking up. She discusses how bravery isn’t a o…

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S5:E6: Living in Purpose, Faith & Service (with Ramall Johnson) 42:17

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Join Chantée Christian as she sits down with Ramall Johnson, a man whose journey exemplifies living with purpose, faith, and service. From mortgage lending to managing an Apple store and now Wells Fargo, Ramall shares how each step has been guided by a deep commitment to serving others. In this episode, Ramall reflects on the distinction between ha…

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S5:E5: Shift Happens: Relaunching a Dream (with Nikki Walker) 40:49

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In this episode, Chantée Christian sits down with Nikki Walker, a seasoned public relations expert who has recently relaunched her PR agency after a seven-year corporate journey. Hailing from Jersey City and now based in Utah, Nikki shares her experience navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, shifting career paths, and finding community i…

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Sacred Cows & Spending Cuts: DOGE, Veterans, Entitlements, & the Rhetoric of Other People's Problems 23:00

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On this episode of Heard Tell host Andrew comes fresh of some talking heading to talk through the reported cuts coming for Veterans Affairs, the wider push for DOGE & “efficient/smaller” government, and the rhetoric that there should not be any “sacred cows” when it comes to spending cuts. Which is fine in theory, but when it comes to entitlement p…

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RICHARD STANLEY IN CONVERSATION 1:22:43

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Send us a text RICHARD STANLEY IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the talented writer and director Richard Stanley, a true visionary in the world of cinema. Known for his breakout film *Hardware*, the chilling supernatural thri…

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BRYAN HITCH IN CONVERSATION 1:18:06

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Send us a text BRYAN HITCH IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to our first podcast of 2025! I'm thrilled to have an old friend and neighbor, the renowned comic book artist and creator Bryan Hitch, join me for this episode. I've known Bryan for about 36 years, and it was fantastic to reconnect with him. I've always admired his work, so it was a pleasure to ch…

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Were The Oscars Overly Political? Winners & Losers, Controversies Large and Small, plus Marvel/Disney Woes & more w/film critic Luis Mendez 1:12:38

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On this episode of Heard Tell we are talking about the goings on at the Academy Awards. The Oscars are always a cultural moment to slather our political & cultural issues upon, so just how political did this year’s ceremony get and how much did politics affect who won and viral cultural moments affect who lost? Film critic Luis Mendez returns to ta…

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S5:E4: Stop Playing Small AND Bet On Yourself (with Chenise Upshur) 39:35

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In this episode of the My Best Shift Podcast, host Chantée L. Christian sits down with Chenise Upshur, founder of Cornerstone Coaching and Consulting, to discuss her journey from corporate strategist to thriving entrepreneur. Chenise shares what fueled her decision to step away from the stability of her corporate career and build a business rooted …