Best Andrew Vargas Podcasts (2025)

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The Subject Unbound: Structuralism, Psychoanalysis, and Revolutionary Consciousness with Andrew Flores, Jr. 1:47:42

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What happens when the revolutionary fervor of Marxism meets the probing depths of the psychoanalytic couch? In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Andrew Flores (host of The Parallax Viewer) explores the fascinating and often contentious relationship between psychoanalytic theory and left politics. The discussion begins with a fundamental…

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Ep52-House of Dynamite - Paul N.J. Ottosson & Thomas Varga 31:49

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Louise Burton AMPS MPSE in conversation with Supervising Sound Editor/ Re-Recording Mixer Paul N.J. Ottosson and Production Sound Mixer Thomas Varga about their work on Kathryn Bigalow’s “House of Dynamite”, the challenges of recording and editing a huge ensemble cast multi-stage and how to maintain tension inside the interior space. This episode i…

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Limited Resources 828 - Arena Powered Cube Data is Here (and It's shocking) Plus Common Cube Combos! 1:29:03

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis dive into the 17Lands data for the Powered Cube on Arena! This is the first time we've gotten real numbers on the cube, and they are shocking to say the least. One week in, Boros is dominating in a way we have never seen before, while green and some of the previously popular archetypes are suffering.…

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S5E6: Building the Future - Birds Up with UTSA Real Estate's Josh Gerken 1:15:18

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In this episode, Josh Gerken, who leads Asset Management at UT San Antonio, shares how the university strategically manages its physical growth to align with long-term academic and institutional priorities. As part of the university's Facilities, Real Estate, Construction & Planning team, Josh oversees space planning and sustainability initiatives.…

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Ep51-A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - Douglas Axtell - Jill Purdy - Stephen Barden 43:14

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Martyn Harries AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Douglas Axtell, Supervising Sound/Dialogue Editor Jill Purdy and Re-Recording Mixer Stephen Barden about their work on Kogonada's film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, their collaborations with visionary (in sound terms!) Directors and the unwelcome pesky guests who turned up on location!…

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The Marxist Unity Group: Navigating DSA's Political Landscape 2:17:40

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What does it mean to build a socialist party in America today? The Marxist Unity Group, a left caucus within the Democratic Socialists of America, offers their perspective on this critical question while unpacking the complexities of DSA's internal dynamics, electoral strategy, and revolutionary vision. Fresh from DSA's national convention, MUG mem…

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Limited Resources 827 - What Actually Matters in Arena Powered Cube 1:47:35

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis take their first steps into the powered cube on Arena! Rejoice, it has arrived, and if you've been wondering how the heck to approach such a wild and diverse format, the guys have you covered. This will be the first of many shows on this topic as we welcome powered cube into the regular rotation of f…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 72 - Larry Dwyer - Chief Standing Bear Trial & OBA Founder Andrew Poppleton 1:43:02

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This presentation by Omaha attorney and author Larry Dwyer was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hruska Federal Courthouse in Omaha on August 25, 2025. The event was co-hosted by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Mr. Dwyer is the author of "Standing Bear's Quest for Freedom" and "Andrew J. Poppleton: Fighter for Omaha City, the Union Pa…

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The Spectacle Society: When Nothing Means Anything with Dave Stockdale 3:46:29

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In this riveting conversation with Dave Stockdale of Nightmare Masterclass, we dive deep into the crumbling foundations of media trust and how dark money shapes our information landscape. The discussion begins with a critical examination of the recent "Chorus" controversy, where progressive influencers took billionaire funding while decrying critic…

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Limited Resources 826 - Vintage Cube on Arena, Magic Limited Championship, and Why We Do LR 1:12:30

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis talk two big recent announcements, the Magic Limited Championship and Vintage Cube on Arena! A super exciting new Pro Tour level Limited event in 2027, and a real powered Vintage cube on Arena! After that the guys talk about why they do LR and what the underpinngings of the show are! Info on the Magi…

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The People's Era: How France Unbowed Reimagines Leftist Politics 2:48:22

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What makes a radical left movement actually succeed in the 21st century? In this deeply illuminating conversation, Henry Wallis of New International Magazine breaks down how France Unbowed has become one of Europe's most significant left formations while avoiding the collapse that befell similar movements. Unlike traditional leftist organizations f…

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Ep50-Sinners-Chris Welcker 33:39

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Chris Welcker, Production Sound Mixer on Sinners https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/ shares his experience of recording live, acoustic music in challenging situations and how he approached the problem of an actor having to have interactions with themselves whilst playing two key characters. Chris goes into detail on how he achieves music recordi…

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S5E5: Roadrunner Roots, Fighting Spirit – Birds Up with National Boxing Champion Amanda "Supernova" Sendejo 1:10:54

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From Floresville, Texas to the national boxing stage, Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo’s journey is one of grit, grace, and Roadrunner pride. A two-time national champion and proud UTSA alumna, Amanda shares how watching her older brothers train first sparked her love for the sport — and how she laced up her own gloves at 17 to carve her own path. Her sm…

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Limited Resources 825 - Urza's Saga Revisited with TBS! 1:38:29

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome The Ben Seck back on the show to revisit one of the most broken and impactful sets in the history of Magic, Urza's Saga! Urza's Saga is a set that had a massive impact when it came out, one that continues to this day. The guys go over the impact, mechanics, and individual cards that make up t…

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(From the Patreon Archives) From Operaismo to Autonomy: Italian Radical Thought with P.H. Higgins 1:44:28

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This episode was released patreon's only in 2021. Mario Tronti and Antonio Negri stand as towering figures in the forgotten history of Italian radical Marxism. Their theoretical frameworks - operaismo and autonomia - emerged from the unique contradictions of post-war Italy: a strong Communist Party trapped in parliamentary politics while workers so…

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Ep49 - The History of Sound - Patrick Southern 26:22

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Patrick Southern, Production Sound Mixer, is in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS about his work on the 2025 film The History of Sound - A love story of two folk song aficionados in the early days of recorded music. Patrick talks about being a musician and the challenges of recording the authentic, acoustic performances which are essential to t…

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Limited Resources 824 - Duskmourn and Modern Horizons 3 Refresher 55:34

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis revisit the two flashback draft formats on Arena, Duskmourn and Modern Horizons 3! Since Spider Man seems to have flopped, it looks like we will be drafting some older sets for a little while. Luckily both Duskmourn and MH3 are excellent if complex sets and the guy walk through both of them to get yo…

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Ep48 - NUGEN Audio - Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe opens up the world of plugins 39:10

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Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, Product Specialist for AMPS Industry Partner NUGEN Audio in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS - NUGEN's plugins explored - their latest offering DialogCheck along with VisLM, AB Assist 2, Halo Upmix, ISL and Paragon Immersive Reverb - all explained - A must for students and those who want to know more about what NUGEN's …

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How Technology Could Transform Our Failed Economic Models with Victor Vernissage rom Humanode 1:28:21

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What if blockchain technology could emancipate us rather than just enrich speculators? In this wide-ranging conversation with Victor Vernissage, researcher, economist, and founder of Humanode.io, we explore how emerging technologies might transform our economic systems if deployed with democratic values rather than purely capitalist structures. "Cr…

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Limited Resources 823 - Marvel Spider Man Sunset Show 1:03:31

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis say goodbye to Spider Man? The guys give their take on this controversial set, and make their decision on how best to proceed forward given it's seeming lack of popularity. They also go over the key archetypes and do a crack-a-pack for the set, as well as talk about 2-pick draft and its implications.…

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Impossible Things: A Poet's Journey Through Loss and Translation with Miller Wolf Oberman 1:29:13

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What happens when grief becomes inheritance? When poet Miller Oberman became a father himself, he suddenly understood something that had shaped his entire life: he had been parented by someone traumatized by the loss of a child. This revelation sparked an extraordinary poetic journey, driving him toward his father's unfinished memoir about the drow…

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S5E4: Roadrunner to Changemaker – BirdsUp with Attorney Rob Killen 1:15:23

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From student government president at UTSA to one of San Antonio’s leading voices in land use and economic development, attorney Rob Killen has dedicated his career to building both community and opportunity. In this episode, Rob reflects on how his Roadrunner experience prepared him for leadership in law, business, and civic service. As Chairman of…

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Limited Resources 822 - Spider Man Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare (and Bonus Sheet) 2:19:44

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare, mythic rare, and bonus sheet in Spider Man (and Through the Omenpaths)! The top down designs are flowing now as we get many of the main Spider Man characters in Magic card form, as well as a bunch of other potentially interesting cards. Enjoy You can support Limited Resources…

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Flowers for Marx Symposium, Part 2: Daniel Tutt and Matt McManus 2:01:45

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From theoretical battles to publishing controversies, this episode dives deep into the fault lines dividing today's left through the lens of "Flowers for Marx," a new collection exploring Marxist humanism and scientism. Contributors Daniel Tutt and Matt McManus share the book's tumultuous journey—rejected by its original publisher because contribut…

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Limited Resources 821 - Spider-Man Set Review: Commons and Uncommons 2:30:27

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Spider-Man! And also Through the Omenpaths (which is the online, non-spideyfied version of the set. The guys break down the 5 supported archetypes and every common and uncommon with an eye on 4 player, two-card drafting as well! Enjoy! You can support Limited…

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Flowers for Marx Symposium, Part 1: Ben Burgis, Conrad Hamilton, and Ernesto Vargas 1:35:39

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What makes a book of Marxist theory so controversial that publishers back out after initially accepting it? The answer takes us deep into the heart of leftist intellectual debates that have shaped revolutionary movements for generations. "Flowers for Marx" brings together contrasting perspectives on fundamental questions that have divided Marxists …

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Limited Resources 820 - Edge of Eternities Sunset Show 1:18:08

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis send Edge of Eternities off into the void with the Sunset Show! EoE was the most balanced set we've... had, ever? But at the same time there were things that were lacking. The guys go over all of that and give the set a final grade at the end, complete with favorite cards, artwork, etc. Enjoy! You ca…

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Why Your Stories Matter More Than Technology Ever Will with William "Bill" Welser 1:22:50

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What if our personal stories are more valuable than we realize? In this thought-provoking conversation, William Welser, founder of LOTIC and innovative technologist, explores how our narratives shape not just our understanding of ourselves but also the artificial intelligence systems we create. Welser challenges conventional thinking about data, ar…

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Limited Resources 819 - Q&A Episode for Edge of Eternities Cycle (and Spider-Man Previews!) 1:15:30

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis go over their Spider-Man preview cards and then answer patron questions on a wide range of topics from food to Magic to life! Thanks to our patrons for the awesome questions as always! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brough…

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S5E3: Roadrunner Roots, Energy Future – BirdsUp with CPS Energy’s Jonathan Tijerina 1:09:37

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In this episode of the BirdsUp Podcast, we sit down with UT San Antonio alum Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development at CPS Energy, to explore his journey from Roadrunner to executive leader in San Antonio’s energy sector. Jonathan reflects on how his UT San Antonio experience shaped his career path, the lessons he’s learned thro…

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Gothic Capitalism and the Fate of Radical Art with Adam Turl 1:32:23

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What happens when artistic rebellion becomes just another commodity? In this thought-provoking conversation, Adam Turl unpacks his book "Gothic Capitalism: Art Evicted from Heaven and Earth," taking us on a journey through the ruins of revolutionary movements and avant-garde dreams. The discussion begins with an unexpected Soviet connection—Alexand…

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Limited Resources 818 - Sierkovitz on Going Beyond Games In Hand Win Rate 1:32:59

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Sierkovitz back on the show to talk some Edge of Eternities and then Sierky goes into detail about how to interpret the different kind of Win Rates on 17Lands. We know what a powerful and influential tool 17Lands has become for us Limited players, but how you interpret the data is incredibly …

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Financial Literacy: The Missing Piece in Social Justice with Courtney Teasley 1:05:58

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Money isn't just about personal comfort—it's the foundation of sustainable social change. In this compelling conversation, attorney and business coach Courtney Teasley challenges conventional thinking about the relationship between financial power and justice work. Teasley introduces her concept of the "DAM community" (Disproportionately Affected M…

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Limited Resources 817 - Edge of Eternities Draft Walkthrough 1:21:57

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis talk about the arena open from last weekend and then do two full drafts of Edge of Eternities! The guys get some nice opens and find their lanes in a premiere and traditional draft, talking through their picks the whole way! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https:…

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Buddha Didn't Want You to Quit Thinking with W. Tom Pepper 1:28:42

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Journey into the often-overlooked intersection of Buddhism and critical theory with Tom Pepper, author of "The Faithful Buddhist" and "Indispensable Goods." Tom challenges conventional Western Buddhist practices by exposing how deeply they're entangled with romantic ideology and capitalist structures. Pepper argues that Western Buddhism has largely…

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Limited Resources 816 - Assemble the Cheontourage for Edge of Eternities Limited! 1:07:29

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall welcomes Paul Cheon back on the show to get his take on Edge of Eternities Limited! The guys use two crack-a-packs as a conversation starter for where Paul is at with the format, recap their Arena Direct experiences, and even talk a little burritos. Enjoy! Paul's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@haum…

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S5E2: Countdown to Kickoff – Annual BirdsUp 2025-26 UTSA Football Preview with Jared from Alamo Audible 1:14:28

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Roadrunner Nation, the wait is over — it’s time to talk 2025 UTSA Football! In this Annual BirdsUp Countdown to Kickoff episode, we team up with Jared Kalmus from Alamo Audible to break down why the Roadrunners are poised to get back to contending form. After an up-and-down 2024 season, UTSA returns an explosive offense, led by quarterback Owen McC…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 71 - Jason Grams - Immediate Past-President of the Nebraska State Bar Association 1:03:16

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Recorded in February 2024, this conversation is with then President of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Jason Grams. Jason is a past member of the board of the Omaha Bar Association.By Omaha Bar Association

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 70 - Hon. John Irwin (Ret.) - Nebraska Court of Appeals 1:41:41

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We sit down with retired Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge Hon. John Irwin, to discuss his career, the history of the Court of Appeals in Nebraska, and his work in starting the Sarpy County Bar Association. This interview was done in connection with the Omaha Bar Association's 150th Anniversary in 2025.…

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Rereading Lenin: Context, Chronology, and Revolutionary Change with Alexander Herbert 1:14:25

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What happens when you read Lenin completely, chronologically, and in context? You discover a thinker far more complex and pragmatic than most portrayals suggest. In this illuminating conversation, Professor Alex Herbert shares insights from his ambitious "Lenin in 45 Volumes" project, where he's systematically reading Lenin's complete works in thei…

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Limited Resources 815 - Edge of Eternities Format Overview 1:12:05

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis launch into Edge of Eternities draft. The guys have been jamming, and they have thoughts on spacecraft, removal, do a few crack-a-packs and talk about some highlight archetypes as well! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR i…

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Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal 2:39:45

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What makes human thought distinctive, and can machines ever truly think like us? In this profound conversation with Nicholas Villarreal, author of "A Soul of a New Type: Writings on Artificial Intelligence and Materialist Semiotics," we journey into the heart of what makes intelligence possible—through the often overlooked lens of semiotics. The di…

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Limited Resources 814 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare 3:13:18

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare and mythic rare (plus two bonus sheets!) in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! This one has some curveballs thrown in there too! You can support Limited Resourc…

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Evolution's Grip on American Politics with Dr. Melvyn Lurie 59:50

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What if our bitter political divisions aren't just about policy differences but reflect ancient biological drives hardwired into our DNA? Dr. Melvyn Lurie, Harvard-trained psychiatrist with expertise in genetics, presents a groundbreaking framework for understanding America's current crisis through evolutionary biology. Drawing from his observation…

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S5E1: A Legacy of Leadership – Spirit, Service & Neurosurgery with Incoming Alumni President Laura Beth Garcia 1:19:23

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In this episode of BirdsUp, we sit down with Laura Beth Garcia ’06 — board-certified neurosurgical physician assistant, proud Roadrunner, and incoming President of the UTSA Alumni Association. From launching Homecoming traditions like the iconic foam Rowdy hands to leading with heart in the operating room, Laura Beth shares her incredible journey f…

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Limited Resources 813 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Common and Uncommon 4:22:40

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresour…

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The Rise of Caudillo Politics in America with Calixto Lopez 2:14:49

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We explore how American politics has increasingly embraced Bonapartist and Caudillo elements, transforming the executive branch from its original constitutional role into an imperial presidency with vast unchecked powers. • Caesarism and Bonapartism as models for understanding the imperial presidency that has evolved since FDR and Eisenhower • Cong…

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Limited Resources 812 - Final Fantasy Sunset Show 1:09:21

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do the sunset show for Final Fantasy! What started out a bit strangely ended up being one of the most well-balanced and well-rounded formats we've ever had. A classic! Hear the guys talk about Final Fantasy before we say goodbye to it! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: ht…

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Limited Resources 811 - Final Fantasy Draft Walkthrough 1:16:49

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do two full draft walkthroughs of Final Fantasy draft! The guys fire up a best-of-one and and traditional draft of Final Fantasy so you can see every step of the way through both drafts and get an idea for what the guys are liking in FIN draft! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page…

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Dollar Dominance in a Fragile World with Emmanuel Daniel 1:28:54

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What happens when the world's reserve currency faces a crisis of confidence, yet alternatives remain elusive? Emmanuel Daniel, author of "The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance," offers a fascinating perspective on this paradox that defines our current global economic moment. The dollar's remarkable resilience stems from an unexpected…