Best Creative Babble Podcasts (2025)

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2202: The Playwright part 2 40:19

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4h ago40:19

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In Part 2 of The Playwright, we shift focus to the show at the center of it all: The History of Now. Written and directed by Jason Bartlett, the play was billed as a bold, political drama. It was a plan meant to honor a woman he claimed to love. But former cast members and collaborators started noticing red flags. Was this play ever really meant to…

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Kevin Barnicle: The Blueprint For Starting A Successful Business 38:11

6h ago38:11

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Kevin Barnicle is an accomplished Entrepreneur and Author who is passionate about empowering others to succeed in the business world. Drawing from his experience as the Founder and CEO of the thriving legal technology firm Controle, Kevin has become a trusted mentor and guide for aspiring business owners. With a remarkable journey of starting a com…

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1630 D&S: They're Wiring for 220, 221...Whatever it Takes 1:32:15

3d ago1:32:15

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The title should give you fair warning- The first hour of this episode is "Tool Time" all over again, but without Tim Allen, so not as funny (or perhaps more funny, depending on your perspective.) If you don't want to hear about Strickland's electrical issues, skip to around 56 minutes in or so. Hell, by that time, you should just skip the whole th…

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A Photographic Life-375 'Three-Name-Photographers, Why Analogue? and Listener Letters' 19:42

6d ago19:42

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In episode 375 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …

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2201: The Playwright part 1 43:55

6d ago43:55

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In this episode, we investigate the mysterious Jayson Bartlett and the many women whose lives he upended. Emma was a single mother in England who fell for Bartlett’s charm and artistic persona. At first, everything seemed perfect. But soon, she realized she was being gaslit, lied to, and emotionally manipulated. Then there’s Melanie. She lived in N…

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Kirk Michie: Acquire Wisely By Building Smart Deals 44:05

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Prior to establishing Candor Advisors, Kirk Michie accumulated three decades' worth of experience collaborating with founders and families to address their strategic objectives and help them to achieve better outcomes. Over his career, Michie raised and allocated over $1 billion in capital, while actively participating in over 60 transactions, incl…

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1628 D&S: Looks Like They're Gonna Need a Bigger Toolbox 1:10:10

10d ago1:10:10

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More Steve O'Brien intros and outros? Yes, please, I support that 100%. The more we hear from Steve, the less we need to listen to Doug and Strickland, right? Wait, that's not how it works? Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch Leave a voicemail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-36…

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BONUS: The Digital Trail to Epstein’s Island 13:12

13d ago13:12

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What if your phone could place you at the scene of a crime—years later? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, we uncover how nearly 200 mobile devices that visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island left behind invisible data trails. Using just a free trial from a location data broker, an outsider was able to map those devices back to homes, offices, and…

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A Photographic Life-374: 'Diane Arbus Backlash and What Photographers Know and Don't Say!' 19:55

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In episode 374 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …

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Patrick Ungashick: What Leaders Should Focus On 32:30

14d ago32:30

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Patrick Ungashick has more than thirty years’ experience helping business owners and their teams maximize the value of their companies. Today, he is the CEO of NAVIX Consultants, an exit strategy consulting firm that has helped more than five hundred business owners plan for and achieve successful exits. He is also a partner in three additional com…

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Minibabble: Proud to be American in coastal California 15:17

17d ago15:17

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Why are you proud to be American? In these interviews at an Independence Day parade on Coastal California, residents talk about reaching for their pride at a time when our political landscape is so fraught.By Suki Wessling

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1626 D&S: Happy Birthday 'Murica! 1:12:20

18d ago1:12:20

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In honor of our country's birthday, Doug and Strickland don't even bitch about Trump once! How thoughtful, especially with all the shit that's going down right now. And BTW, in case you stick around for the easter egg- The Dollar Shave Club never actually sponsored these dimwits. They just thought somebody might hear their ad and pass it on to the …

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A Photographic Life-373: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What Is Street Photography?' 53:57

20d ago53:57

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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on street photography.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary …

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Minibabble: Claim your creativity with Joanne Foster 11:10

20d ago11:10

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Using Dr. Joanne Foster’s information about creativity, host Suki Wessling investigates the current political climate in the United States as it relates to creativity in education and science. Read the....By Suki Wessling

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The Pale Faced Lie Revisited 45:50

21d ago45:50

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David Crow says he was his father's criminal accomplice. In today's episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of David Crow, author of the book titled "The Pale-Faced Lie." It's the story of a father and son entangled in a life of crime. David recounts his experiences as his father's criminal accomplice, always by his side. And what it was lik…

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Nick Loper: Build Creative Extra Income Streams 38:45

21d ago38:45

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Nick Loper helps people earn money outside of their day job. He's an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. As Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, he loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams. Conne…

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1624 S & ... : More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Wedding Bands...and no Politics 52:06

26d ago52:06

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So Strickland recorded a solo ep with Doug vacationing in New Jersey. And he talked for 50 minutes? Without ranting on Trump ONCE?? Wow, that's impressive. I shouldn't say that, since I didn't listen to the whole thing. I mean, if he talks about interesting shit for 50 minutes all by himself, I guess that's impressive, but am I expected to listen t…

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Minibabble: Creativity in Difficult Times 8:23

26d ago8:23

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When writer and artist Patrice Vecchione found herself crippled by anxiety and despair in early 2025, she responded the only way a creative person can: she wrote. In this mini-episode,....By Suki Wessling

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A Photographic Life-372: 'Nick Hedges, Documenting Life Today and Cloud Storage' 19:54

27d ago19:54

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In episode 372 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …

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2112: The Stalker - New Charges part 21 32:21

28d ago32:21

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Rick Fernandez—yes, the same Rick who thought he’d escaped six felonies—just got slapped with brand-new criminal charges in Phoenix Municipal Court. I flew in a court-runner to watch the hearing, dug through fresh police files, and pieced together how a self-published book and two midnight phone calls may blow up Rick & Tanya’s “clean-slate” divers…

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Pia Silva: No BS Branding 47:51

29d ago47:51

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Pia Silva is the founder of No BS Agency Mastery where she teaches 1-2 person branding agencies to scale to $30k months without employees. She’s a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Agency podcast, and the author of Badass Your Brand. Connect with Pia Silva: Website: https://www.nobsagencies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pialovesyourbiz/ L…

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1622 D&S Have Nothing to Talk About 58:57

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Nothing to talk about? That's why the show is under an hour? OK, makes my job easy I guess. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch Leave a voicemail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-3684 Need help podcasting? http://www.TurnkeyPodcast.com Join our Nice Guys Community. http://www.Ni…

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A Photographic Life-371: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'World Press Photo, Astronomy and Eadweard Muybridge' 40:03

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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is…

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Holding the Inner Flame: On Creativity 57:00

1M ago57:00

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What is creativity, how can we nurture it, and what can it do for us? In this conversation we speak about creativity from two directions: Dr. Joanne Foster researches and writes about creativity in education, and Patrice Vecchione teaches and practices creativity in her writing and visual art. Interviewed separately, Joanne and Patrice speak on the…

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Listen Now: The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet.…

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Minibabble: My battle gear tells you I’m Generation X 8:14

1M ago8:14

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Reflections by Babblery host Suki Wessling about generations in American culture, the hippie ethic, Gen X battle gear, and the value of sowing oneself in the fertile soil of community....By Suki Wessling

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Meg Thomas Crosby and Howard Cleveland: Growth, Grit, And The Magic Of Getting People Aligned With Purpose 30:18

1M ago30:18

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Meg Thomas Crosby is a recognized thought leader in People Strategy. Meg co-founded PeopleCap Advisors in 2012 to help organizations unleash their full potential through their people. She is a strategic advisor to CEOs, boards, and investors, a recognized thought leader in People Strategy, and enjoys asking tough questions. She is also an Operating…

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1620 D&S: Marathon Men 1:53:11

1M ago1:53:11

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Some records are not meant to be broken. Like exceeding the 1:51:24 time of episode 200 way back in 2016, but Doug and Strickland decided to do it anyway. So for your entertainment, here's 2 hours you can never get back again, and some interesting links: Listen all the way back to Episode 200- https://open.spotify.com/episode/00GFRpbMvUrIOyyI8ZzSGN…

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2202: The Playwright part 2 40:19

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Kevin Barnicle: The Blueprint For Starting A Successful Business 38:11

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1630 D&S: They're Wiring for 220, 221...Whatever it Takes 1:32:15

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A Photographic Life-375 'Three-Name-Photographers, Why Analogue? and Listener Letters' 19:42

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2201: The Playwright part 1 43:55

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BONUS: The Digital Trail to Epstein’s Island 13:12

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A Photographic Life-374: 'Diane Arbus Backlash and What Photographers Know and Don't Say!' 19:55

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Patrick Ungashick: What Leaders Should Focus On 32:30

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Minibabble: Proud to be American in coastal California 15:17

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1626 D&S: Happy Birthday 'Murica! 1:12:20

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A Photographic Life-373: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What Is Street Photography?' 53:57

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Minibabble: Claim your creativity with Joanne Foster 11:10

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The Pale Faced Lie Revisited 45:50

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Nick Loper: Build Creative Extra Income Streams 38:45

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1624 S & ... : More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Wedding Bands...and no Politics 52:06

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Minibabble: Creativity in Difficult Times 8:23

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A Photographic Life-372: 'Nick Hedges, Documenting Life Today and Cloud Storage' 19:54

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2112: The Stalker - New Charges part 21 32:21

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Pia Silva: No BS Branding 47:51

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1622 D&S Have Nothing to Talk About 58:57

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A Photographic Life-371: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'World Press Photo, Astronomy and Eadweard Muybridge' 40:03

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Holding the Inner Flame: On Creativity 57:00

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Listen Now: The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial 9:54

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Minibabble: My battle gear tells you I’m Generation X 8:14

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Meg Thomas Crosby and Howard Cleveland: Growth, Grit, And The Magic Of Getting People Aligned With Purpose 30:18

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1620 D&S: Marathon Men 1:53:11