Best Broken Cycle Media Podcasts (2025)

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148: [Bevin Llanes] I Need to Know the Failures // Part 2 29:29

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Content Warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, multiple perpetrator sexual assault, rape, gang violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, abduction, murder. Bevin Llanes is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from New York. Bevin joins us today to share about her daughter Meghan’s journ…

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Ex-Citi Chief Economist on Gold, Bitcoin and the Debasement of the US Dollar - Ep. 935 39:41

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Gold may have history, but does it have a future? Former Citi Chief Economist Willem Buiter joins Unchained Executive Editor Steve Ehrlich to argue that gold’s “6,000-year bubble” is long overdue to burst. He explains why he thinks central banks should dump their bullion, why Bitcoin isn’t a reliable store of value, and why fully backed stablecoins…

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The Woman Who Never Gave Up On Me | A Mother & Son’s Story of Redemption 1:14:15

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Today’s episode is one of the most emotional and personal conversations I’ve ever shared. For the first time, I’m sitting down with the person who knows my story better than anyone — my mom. Together, we talk about the years of heartbreak, fear, and hope our family went through as I battled addiction and found my way back to life. She watched me lo…

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S24 Ep19: Wanted 59:35

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*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse, body-image abuse, disordered eating, attack therapy, cultic abuse, grooming, medical trauma, death, alcohol use disorder, psychological and physical trauma, child labor, distressing themes. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home fo…

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Sharplink CEO on Why ETH Will Soon See a Boom in Demand: Bits + Bips - Ep. 934 1:20:14

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In this episode of Bits + Bips, former BlackRock executive and SharpLink co-CEO Joseph Chalom joins hosts Austin Campbell, Chris Perkins, and Ram Ahluwalia to discuss why the Federal Reserve may move to ease rates despite a “Goldilocks” economy, the growing role of stablecoins in foreign exchange and settlement, and how major banks like JPMorgan an…

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81. God, Do You See My Suffering? 21:05

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God, Do You See My Suffering? Finding Purpose in Pain and Hope in the Darkness Hey friends — it’s Danielle. If you’re in a season of pain right now, I want you to know: I see you. More importantly, God sees you. In this episode, I’m opening up the pages of Job 14 and inviting you into a real and raw conversation about suffering, grief, anxiety, tra…

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How Kraken Plans to Dominate Tokenization and Perps in 2026 and Beyond - Ep. 932 1:01:40

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As crypto markets mature, Kraken is transforming from a trading venue into a multi-asset infrastructure platform. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi joins to break down the exchange’s expansive strategy: building a vertically integrated derivatives business, pioneering tokenized equities with xStocks, and launching a purpose-built layer 2 chain, Ink, to bridge reg…

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Arthur Hayes and Adam Schlegel on Why Private Equity Is Crypto's Next Big Wave - Ep. 933 1:09:08

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Crypto has spent years obsessing over tokens, airdrops, and speculation. But what about the unsexy businesses actually making money? Arthur Hayes and Adam Schlegel join Laura Shin to talk about Maelstrom's $250M private equity fund targeting crypto's most profitable, yet overlooked, companies, $50M revenue businesses with 50% margins that VCs can't…

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Why Bitcoin Could Hit $150,000 Soon. Plus ‘Code Is Law’ Film - Ep. 931 1:15:36

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This special two-part episode brings together two very different conversations. In part one, investment manager Lawrence Lepard lays out why he believes the fiat monetary system is structurally unsustainable, what role inflation plays in that system, and how Bitcoin could be the exit ramp, not just from fiat, but from war, debt, and economic manipu…

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147: [Bevin Llanes] She Always Knew I Loved Her // Part 1 28:32

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Content Warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, multiple perpetrator sexual assault, rape, gang violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, abduction, murder. Bevin Llanes is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from New York. Bevin joins us today to share about her daughter Meghan’s journ…

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The Power of Boundaries: How Sam Davis and His Family Broke the Cycle of Addiction 42:34

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In this powerful return to Primary Purpose with Pej, Sam Davis shares his remarkable journey from addiction and family chaos to a life of freedom and purpose. With over a decade of experience as a professional interventionist, Sam has helped thousands of families navigate the painful yet transformative path to recovery. In this heartfelt conversati…

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Here’s How 182 – It Takes a Village 37:38

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Frank Connolly is a journalist, author and former head of communications with SIPTU. Tony Lowes is director of Friends of the Irish Environment. Michael Smith is the editor of Village Magazine. ***** Lucid Talk is the Belfast-based polling company which, every year, does a poll on attitudes in the north to a border poll. Polls […]…

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S24 Ep18: Fear-Driven 58:54

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, rape, substance abuse, substance use disorder, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, institutional abuse, childhood sexual abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, death, and suicide. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for …

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How Crypto Neobanks Make It Easier to Earn Passive Income - Ep. 930 58:58

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Neobanks changed how fintech thinks about money. Now, crypto builders want to do the same, without custody. In this episode, Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Ready, and Mike Silagadze, CEO of EtherFi, argue the real shift isn't about "crypto cards," it's about who controls your assets. EtherFi’s and Ready’s self-custodial apps merge saving, spending, and in…

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The Chopping Block: Zcash +400%, Tempo’s $500M Shock, EF Pay Firestorm & AWS/Base Meltdown feat. Mert - Ep. 929 1:00:04

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Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius’s Mert returns to defend Zcash’s ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the T…

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80. God's Presence Is the True Blessing: Finding Peace in Every Season 37:46

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Have you ever done everything right—walked in integrity, honored God—and still ended up misunderstood or betrayed? That’s exactly where Joseph found himself in Genesis 39… and if I’m honest, that’s where many of us find ourselves too. In this episode, I want to remind you of something powerful: God’s presence is the true blessing. Not the position,…

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Could BTC Outperform Gold? Plus, Ethereum's Big Advantage: Bits + Bips - Ep. 928 1:00:42

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In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia, and Chris Perkins tackle a packed agenda: from the fairness of Binance’s listing fees to the ways in which DeFi didn’t perform well during the “Black Friday” crash, why Tempo’s $500 million raise might have been a political ploy, and the growing war over stablecoin dominance. The…

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212: Rob Ashton: NDP Leadership Candidate on Mark Carney & Pierre Poilievre 1:08:46

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B.C. union leader Rob Ashton joins Aaron Pete to discuss his run for NDP leader, sharing his vision to rebuild Canada’s working class and his views on Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, and the future of the party. Send us a text Support the show nuancedmedia.caBy Aaron Pete

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Aptos Is Betting Big on Transparency After Crypto’s Black Friday, Says CEO - Ep. 927 43:06

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Last Friday, billions evaporated in a liquidation cascade—and nobody knows exactly what happened because centralized exchanges won't share the data. In this sponsored episode recorded at Aptos' NYC event, Aptos CEO Avery Ching says if their Decibel perpetual exchange had been live, traders would have seen every order, every spread change, every liq…

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Ethereum's Layer 1 Lacks a Perp DEX. Synthetix Intends to Change That - Ep. 926 55:46

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Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, is returning to Ethereum Layer 1 with a bold new experiment: a perpetuals DEX built directly on mainnet. In this episode, he joins Laura to explain why Synthetix is taking this contrarian step, how its hybrid “optimistic order book” can run efficiently on Ethereum’s slower block times, and why he beli…

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Binance Listing Fee Fight: What's a Fair Price to List on the Top Crypto Exchange? - Ep. 925 1:04:36

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When CJ Hetherington revealed the token listing terms Binance allegedly offered his startup, the crypto world exploded. In this episode, CJ, founder of prediction market app Limitless, and his investor Nick Tomaino of 1confirmation join Laura to discuss why he went public, how Binance responded, and what the incident reveals about the power dynamic…

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146: [WCN Presents] Writing & Publishing Your Story 29:24

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If you’ve ever thought about writing your story - whether that's for personal catharsis or for connection to your community - today’s episode is for you. Our goal with this episode is to empower survivors! In it we’re sharing some lesser-known literary world tips and tricks that help you organize, plan, write, and even publish your non-fiction work…

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Breaking the Stigma: One Man’s Mission to Heal Mental Health 1:07:55

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In this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Mark C. Manderson, a pioneer in the fields of addiction recovery and mental health. With decades of experience, Mark has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families break free from destructive habits, overcome self-sabotaging behaviors, and build a foundation for lasting trans…

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S24 Ep17: Wounded 45:22

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, suicide, death, substance use disorder, drug use, sexual assault of a child, institutional child abuse, violence, childhood abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Ch…

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79. Healing from Betrayal & Broken Trust: What Forgiveness Looks Like in Relationships 29:44

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Betrayal hurts in a way few other wounds do. Maybe it came from a spouse, a close friend, a parent, or even someone in your church. When trust is broken, it can shake your whole world and leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel safe again. In this episode, I want to walk with you through what forgiveness really looks like after betrayal. Together, …

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The Chopping Block: Inside the $19B+ Perp Crash, ADL Explained, Binance’s USDe/Staked-Token Depeg, and the Hyperliquid Whale Debate 58:17

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Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Doug Colkitt, Founder Ambient Finance & Founding Contributor at Fogo, joins us as one of the wildest weekends in crypto history drags us back on air: a record $19B+ in liquidations, ga…

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211. Taxes in Canada Explained — Are Canadians Still Benefiting? 1:02:36

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Why do taxes come out before you even get paid? Chief Aaron Pete breaks down the real story behind income tax, GST, and carbon tax — where they came from, what they were meant to do, and whether the costs are still worth it. From the “temporary” wartime tax of 1917 to today’s carbon tax debates, he explores whether Canadians are truly benefiting fr…

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Bits + Bips: Crypto Had Its Reset. Will It Go to New Highs Now? - Ep. 924 1:06:24

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Crypto just went through its biggest crash. In the wake of “Black Friday,” when $19 billion in positions were wiped out in hours, Bits + Bips hosts Steve Ehrlich and Ram Ahluwalia are joined by Carlos Guzman of GSR and YQ of AltLayer to dissect what really happened. Was it a coordinated attack exploiting Binance’s oracles? A failure of market struc…

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Crypto's Black Friday Was Its Largest Liquidation Ever. What the Hell Happened? - Ep. 922 55:43

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When Trump tweeted about 100% tariffs on China, crypto collapsed — $19 billion in liquidations in just hours. Altcoins plunged 95%, exchanges froze, and stablecoins depegged. In this special episode, Diogenes Casares, founder of Klyra Protocol, joins Laura to break down the chain reaction: what really caused the crash, whether insiders knew it was …

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The Chopping Block: Perps, Privacy & Prediction: Aster vs. Hyperliquid, Zcash Pops, Polymarket Soars, Galaxy One Debut - Ep. 921 1:01:55

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Polymarket scales with Wall Street’s blessing, Kalshi fires up KOLs, and BNB chain melts down as fast as it ran. We dissect Aster’s data drama, the new privacy wave lifting Zcash, and Galaxy One’s glossy yields—what’s smart strategy vs. old mistakes in new clothes? Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, T…

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The Stablecoin Competition Is On. Who Will Be the Winners and Losers? - Ep. 920 1:07:07

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The stablecoin race is heating up. With the passage of the U.S. stablecoin law the floodgates have opened. Tether still dominates globally, but Circle, Stripe, and a wave of new “stablechains” are making their move. In this episode, Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick and Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz join Laura Shin to map out how this battle could reshape cryp…

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145: [Cesar Cardona] Healed People Heal People 39:09

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Content Warning: neglect, miscarriage, gang violence, assault, physical violence, substance use disorder, and suicidal ideation. Cesar Cardona is a survivor, public speaker, and mindfulness educator living in Los Angeles, California. Cesar’s tumultuous youth first set him on a path of self-destruction. But after he faced a brutal, life-altering att…

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From Numb to New Life: Kat B’s Story of Redemption and Recovery 52:41

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In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Kat B, a courageous mother and survivor whose life took a dark turn through addiction, trauma, and incarceration—but who fought her way back to light. Born and raised in Orange County, Kat had every opportunity for a bright future. But the absence of her father created a deep em…

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S24 Ep16: Attack Therapy 56:05

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, violent abuse of a child, step-parent abuse, domestic violence, abduction, kidnapping, childhood abuse, emotional violence, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional child abuse (‘troubled teen industry’). *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag y…