Best Chris Jung Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #178 - Ken Fredrickson of High Road Wine and Spirits 1:37:23

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This week, we’re enjoying some poured wine (his favorite) with the indefatigable Ken Fredrickson -- Master Sommelier, restaurateur, and founder of High Road Wine and Spirits, whose career runs from Charlie Trotter’s and Spago to Jackson Hole, Denver, Las Vegas, and Chicago’s most intentional wine lists. He went from Idaho ranch kid to the 40th Amer…

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Picking Up the Pieces/ Janine DeCresenzo 1:08:32

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Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. In the intro of this episode, we’re talking about what it means to recharge your creative batteries after a long, exhausting season of art shows. We’ll share how we find inspiration and motivation…

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Gideon Haigh | The Love Of Cricket, Archives & Eclectic Curiosities - Doyen Of Cricket History & Correspondence 1:45:27

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A probe into Gideon Haigh's worldview, someone I've anticipated interviewing ever since this podcast began. Some highlights from the podcast. On cricket: “Cricket marches backwards into the future — always haunted by its past.” On Warne: “He had perfect superficiality and the gift of putting everyone at ease.” On journalism: “Legacy media has becom…

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Autobiography Chapter 26, Part 5: Outward rituals vs inner realisation 51:12

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 26 from: ‘“Introspection, or “sitting in the silence,” is an unscientific way of trying’ to the end of the chapter. Summary: This episode focuses on self-inquiry, and the role of rituals in achieving spiritual understanding with respect to Kriya Yoga. We discussed various philosophical perspectives on se…

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Episode #177 - Curtis Duffy of Ever, After, & The Canvas 1:38:20

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This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by Chef Curtis Duffy, the culinary dynamo behind Ever and After. He's earned a constellation of Michelin starts for his meticulous, innovative approach to fine dining, where every dish showcases his obsessive attention to detail and zero-waste philosophy. He has a new book out called Fireproof: Memoir of a Che…

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Episode 31: Bump in the Knight 1:10:31

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. In this episode Steve is joined by the biggest brains in the game as far as knights go. Brian Jones - Team USA, Team Art of War 40k, mulitple major and GT winner…

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Autobiography Chapter 26, Part 4: All aboard the Kriya Express 1:03:49

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 26 from: ‘“Introspection, or “sitting in the silence,” is an unscientific way of trying’ to “...and Death once dead, there’s no more dying then.” Summary: This section of the chapter exploring the extremes of having perfect Kriya and no Kriya. We explore the nuanced spiritual concepts including meditatio…

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093 - Peter Jung (PitchGrid software) 58:08

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Peter Jung demonstrates his microtonal software for us - it has a lattice interface that allows one to visualize regularly constructed scales, perform operations related to them that are intuitive, and connect that to synthesizers. The working title is "PitchGrid" - but if others have suggestions feel free to comment! This is an extremely visual ep…

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Episode #176 - Ryan Castelaz of Discourse Coffee & Agency Cocktail Lounge 1:32:50

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This week we’re joined by Ryan Castelaz -- founder of Discourse (Milwaukee’s boundary-pushing coffee bars) and co-creator of Agency, a reservation-only cocktail lounge known for its made-to-order “dealer’s choice” program (and equally serious non-alcoholic builds). A former opera singer turned flavor obsessive, Ryan went from Door County pop-ups to…

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Robyn Davidson | 'Memoir Is The Slipperiest Genre' - Unfinished Woman, Tracks & A Life Of Nomadism 2:15:31

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I've anticipated this interview for 6 years. Robyn Davidson has lived one of the most mythologised lives in Australian memory. She famously and unintentionally burst onto the scene with Tracks in 1988, which was a 2,700km camel trek across the Simpson desert. She'd never intended to write a book or document anything of it's kind from the journey, b…

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Autobiography Chapter 26, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda and Kriya Yoga 51:22

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This episode covers on the next part of chapter 26 from: “The ancient yogic technique converts the breath into mind-stuff...” to “...And Death once dead, there’s no more dying then.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda’s gentle promotion of the benefits of Kriya Yoga and its scientific principles is varied and persistent. We explore Guruji's teachings o…

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Episode #175 - Charlie Mckenna of Lillie's Q and Roux 1:12:26

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This week, it’s all smoke and discipline with the pitmaster–entrepreneur himself, Chef Charlie Mckenna. He’s the founder behind Lillie’s Q, known for Memphis in May-winning pork shoulder, as well as his regionally faithful Lillie’s Q sauces and rubs. He tells us about the journey from CIA grad and Michelin-line cook to Chicago barbecue, and what hi…

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Failure Isn’t Final: The Redemption Story of Jason Comer 2:20:38

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In one of the most emotional and powerful episodes of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up the Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Jason Comer, a husband, father of five, and living testimony of how God’s grace can turn devastation into destiny. Jason’s life is a raw reflection of brokenness, rebellion, incarceration, relapse, forgiveness, and divine resto…

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Art Cop 55:50

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. When the art show season wraps up, the podcast season renews! Back on their mics, Will and Douglas catch up over topics from this year's art fairs. Somehow, these guys incorporate the following topics together into a conver…

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Episode 30: The Best Overall Brian 1:07:02

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. In this episode Steve is joined by Art of War team member, Team USA star, and all round IK legend Brian Jones, who won Best Overall at the LVO with his Valourstr…

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Phil Elwood | Confessions of a PR Operative Who Made The Worst Humans Look Good 1:39:09

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“I deserved whatever the opposite of a Pulitzer is.” Phil Elwood is the author of All the Worst Humans, a confessional memoir from the dubious world of public relations. As a PR operative. He helped Qatar win the 2022 World Cup. He spun the release of the Lockerbie bomber into a “positive headline.” Had the Gaddafi family, the Assad regime and plen…

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Autobiography Chapter 26, Part 2: The Aum vibration vs. tinnitus 53:07

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This episode covers on the next part of chapter 26 from: “Kriya Yoga is mentioned twice by the ancient sage Patanjali...” to “...which constitutes the first materially active expression of Spirit.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda teaches us Kriya Yoga's connections to Christian texts and its significance in spiritual evolution of man. We discuss the…

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Episode 29: Chaos in London 59:32

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. In this episode Steve is joined by Ratnu Vaidya who went to the London Grand Tournament - the biggest 40k singles event in the world - with Chaos Knights and mad…

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Episode #174 - Joe Spretnjak of Apolonia 1:26:06

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Joe is an Executive Chef, Culinary Director, and Director of Restaurants with SMG x PRG Restaurant Groups, where his reach spans multiple acclaimed Chicago concepts, new ventures at O’Hare Airport, and forthcoming projects across the city. A meticulous craftsman and systems thinker, Joe’s culinary journey has taken him from small-town Illinois to t…

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092 - Stephen Altoft 1:18:07

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Join us for a chat with Stephen Altoft about all things microtonal trumpet, going over mechanics, tuning, and the composition scene. Stephen shows off several trumpets and flugelhorns and their valve systems. Other topics include affordable instruments, conferences, venues, composers, extended techniques, and improvised vs. notated music. [Music] K…

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Autobiography Chapter 26, Part 1: Babaji’s Kriya Yoga 59:09

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Vince Beiser | 'The Wire Of Empire' Copper, Power & the Race to Mine the Future 59:00

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Episode #173 - Heather Bublick of Soul & Smoke 1:10:10

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This week, we’re firing up the pit with Heather Bublick, co-founder and CEO of Soul & Smoke, alongside her husband and business partner, Chef D’Andre Carter. A writing major-turned-restaurateur with front-of-house and sommelier chops, Heather blends fine-dining rigor with neighborhood warmth to power one of Chicago’s favorite barbecue brands. She j…

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Episode 28: London by Knight 1:04:41

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. In this episode Steve is joined by Rees Darvill and Oliver Campbell who both went to the London Grand Tournament - the biggest 40k event in the world - with Impe…

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091 - Genoël von Lilienstern 1:51:21

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Big thanks to Genoël for joining us on the Now and Xen podcast. This episode is a bit unconventional, as Genoël, in large part, is interviewing me for issue 144 of the "Positionen magazine" which was released in August. Go check it out online, as well as Genoël's compositions! A lot of our discussion revolves around where xenharmonics and microtona…

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Autobiography Chapter 25, Part 3: Sri Yukteswar heals through astral mathematics 55:58

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This episode covers on the last part of chapter 25 from: “On my return from Japan, I learned that during my absence...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: This section of the book covers the various healing practices and spiritual techniques from Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar's teachings, including how faith, physical objects, and specif…

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Episode #172 - Rodolfo Cuadros of Amaru and Bloom 1:30:18

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This week on Joiners, we’re talking to Chef Rodolfo Cuadros, the executive chef and owner of the critically acclaimed Chicago restaurants Amaru and Bloom. Growing up in Cali, Colombia, before moving back to Queens and then New Jersey, he’s known for his bold, Pan-Latin cooking at Amaru and his award-winning plant-based philosophy at Bloom. Amaru br…

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Autobiography Chapter 25, Part 2: Yogananda heals through sheer will power 57:58

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This episode covers on this part of chapter 25 from: “Soon after Ananta’s passing, my younger sister Nalini was...” to "...their marriage, begun so inauspiciously, turned out to be ideally happy.” Summary: This section of the chapter continues the themes of sibling dynamics, cultural perspectives on marriage, and spiritual healing. We explore the c…

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Lawrence Krauss | 'The Universe Doesn’t Care About Us... And That’s Beautiful' - Reflections On Christopher Hitchens, Physics & The Universe 45:41

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Theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss (A Universe from Nothing, The Known Unknowns) explores the biggest questions we can ask: How did the universe begin? Why is there something rather than nothing? What is consciousness? And what will remain when every star has burned out? Krauss moves seamlessly from the hard science of the…

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Episode #171 - Josh Kulp of Honey Butter Fried Chicken 1:29:36

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Since his days as a kid housing full packs of double-stuffed Oreos and torching his tongue with bootleg Chinese Warheads, Chef Josh Kulp has always been chasing big flavors. It makes sense, then, that the moment he and his business partners first dipped their fried chicken in honey butter felt like a huge eureka -- salty, crunchy, sweet, and creamy…

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Episode 27: The New Codxex Episode!!! 1:03:35

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. No clever title for this episode because we're all just too excited to have a new book out!! Two of the very best IK players in the world, Rees Darvill and Brian…

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Autobiography Chapter 25, Part 1: Yogananda’s vision of Ananta’s eternal sleep 44:46

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This episode covers on the start of chapter 25 to: "...in all family affairs he played this dual parental role.” Summary: This chapter covers some fascinating themes of family dynamics, spiritual growth, and the balance between spiritual topics and storytelling elements. We examine Guruji's experiences, including his intuitive realization about his…

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Episode #170 - Chris Jung of Maxwells Trading 1:22:02

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We complete the holy trinity of Maxwells Trading by sitting down with their Executive Chef, Chris Jung. Born in Korea, raised across Alaska, Jersey, and Virginia, he ditched pre-law for the kitchen and never looked back -- and we’re lucky he did, because his food plays a major role in defining Maxwells’ compelling identity. He tells us all about th…

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Making Jesus Known: Missions, Miracles, And Family With David Ursin 1:28:07

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In this moving episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up the Mess, Nick sits down with evangelist David Ursin to unpack a life shaped by faith, tested by trials, and transformed by grace. David grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of a Methodist pastor, learning early what it meant to be a “PK.” Yet despite being surrounded by church, he admits he live…

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Autobiography Chapter 24, Part 4: Carl Jung 1:01:01

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This episode covers on the last part of chapter 24 from: "There are a number of great men, living today in American...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: Michael and Priyank explored the distinctions between yogis and swamis, while discussing Paramahamsa Yogananda’s inclusive perspective on Western spiritual practitioners who embody yogic qualiti…

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Episode #169 - Josh Zadikoff of Cornerstone Restaurant Group 1:12:26

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This week, we’re nestling into the proverbial PDR at Michael Jordan’s Steak House with Josh Zadikoff, a central figure in the hospitality scene and the guiding force behind Cornerstone Restaurant Group. After earning his degree at the University of Illinois and working his way up -- from assistant manager at SolToro Tequila Grill, to Food & Beverag…

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Autobiography Chapter 24, Part 3: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1:15:06

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This episode covers on the next part of chapter 24 from: " The ancient rishi Patanjali defines yoga as “neutralisation of the alternating waves in...” to “...with egotistical desires and plays his part in life as a willing instrument of the Divine.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda focusses on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the eightfold path of yoga, i…

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Episode #168 - Thai Dang of HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen 1:16:51

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This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with the resilient and razor-sharp Thai Dang. A chef who rose meteorically through the fine-dining world -- from cooking under Laurent Gras at L2O to opening his own ambitious restaurant at just 26 -- Thai joins us to unravel the saga of Embeya: the dazzling debut that collapsed into chaos after his business pa…

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Awake Minute 8: Why we need a Guru 1:12:04

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* This episode had to be republished due to Spotify instructed copyright removal of small snippet used from John Lennon music, for full version you may see it on youtube at ~12mins * Our second guest of the show Carolina from Brazil joins us to discuss what the word "Guru" means to her and the impact of yoga to the world. 00:00 Meet Carolina; 04:00…

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Awake Minute 4: My Sweet Lord 1:00:11

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* This episode had to be republished due to Spotify instructed copyright removal of small snippet used from George Harrison music, for full version you may see it on youtube at ~48mins * This minute starts with a profound prayer then more from Krishna Das about Paramahansa Yogananda's impactful voice. We discuss Guruji's voice in some detail. Georg…

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Autobiography Chapter 24, Part 2: I am He, Shivoham 1:10:59

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This episode covers on the next part of chapter 24 from: "As I knelt before Sri Yukteswar, and for the first time heard...” to “... a manifest need exists for yoga: the science of mind control.” Summary: Mark and Reva from the London centre join us to discuss Mukunda's initiation ceremony into the Swami order, the historical significance of Shankar…

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Episode #167 - Dana Cree of Pretty Cool Ice Cream 1:38:20

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This week, we’re riding into the dog days of ice-cream summer in conversation with Dana Cree — award-winning pastry chef, molecular enthusiast, and the creative force behind Pretty Cool Ice Cream. Serving up about 11,000 frozen delights weekly, Dana crafts everything from ice-cream bars and sandwiches to vegan pops and tricked-out popsicles, all fr…

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Trust God Bro: Jordan Finger AKA Jay The Barber's Road to Restoration 1:47:42

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In one of the most powerful testimonies ever shared on Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up the Mess, Nick Barnett sits down with Jay—a father, barber, and man radically transformed by the grace of God—to tell a story that is nothing short of miraculous. Jay’s journey begins in the thick of childhood instability and relational chaos, navigating life without t…

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Autobiography Chapter 24, Part 1: The most sacred initiation 1:08:40

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This episode covers on the start of chapter 24 to: "...such as: “This atma is Brahma” or “Thou art That” or “I am He.”. Summary: This section is all about Mukunda’s journey to becoming Swami Yogananda. We reflect on our own Kriya initiation experiences and the need to balance spiritual life with family responsibilities. Paramahansa Yogananda quotes…

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Chris Arnade | 'Walks The World' & Absorbs Australia In Full 1:09:52

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Subscribe to Chris Arnade's Substack - https://walkingtheworld.substack.com/ Who is Chris Arnade! He started as a physicist, earning a PHD from Johns Hopkins and then took to Wall St spending two decades on an elite trading desk at CitiGroup before disillusioning his well dressed allies to engage in the photography, walking and writing of the great…

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Episode 26: One of these Knights 1:05:20

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40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life. In this episode we're joined by a couple of special guests to talk lists. Jeff Cope is one of the very best players in the US (he finished as the number 1 Imperi…

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Episode #166 - Tony Selna of Little Victories and Spilt Milk 1:51:59

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This week, we’re busting through the saloon doors with the affable chap Tony Selna — founding partner, operator, and bartender extraordinaire behind local favorites Little Victories and Spilt Milk. Tony takes us through his cross-country journey, from a coin-flip that sent him to Los Angeles, to the serendipitous find of a 1920s pharmacy space in L…

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Nicholas Gruen | Brilliant Australian Economist On Pokies, Citizen Juries, Institutional Lethargy, Superannuation & The HALE Index 2:46:11

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Subscribe to Nicholas Gruen's Substack - https://nicholasgruen.substack.com/ I joined the Australian economist Nicholas Gruen recently in his Melbourne home to host his first 'long-form' podcast (although I'm not sure at what hour it goes from short to long) At the core of Gruen's worldview is the “un-seriousness” he levels at Australian politics, …

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Autobiography Chapter 23, Part 4: Dear Guruji, you inspire me because... 1:01:47

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Title: Autobiography Chapter 23, Part 4: Dear Guruji, you inspire me because... Description: This episode covers on the last part of chapter 23 from: " The second instruction on the sheet read...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: As Mukunda answers the easiest of exam questions (how his Guru inspired him), we share how we would answer that criti…

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Episode #165 - Johnny Stramaglia of Supreme Lobster 1:21:42

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This week we’re keeping things fresh with a member of a family business devoted to just that. Supreme Lobster & Seafood is one of the largest seafood distributors in the Midwest, with operations in Las Vegas and Chicago supplying restaurants, hotels, and markets nationwide. Jonathan Stramaglia, a third-generation vice president of the company, join…